Excalibur 3500B 5-Tray Electric Food Adjustable Thermostat Accurate Temperature Control Faster and Efficient Drying Includes Guide to Dehydration, Black review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Excalibur
Material	Plastic
Color	Black
Wattage	400 watts
Item Dimensions LxWxH	19 x 17 x 8.5 inches

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SIZE: 5 poly-screen trays equaling 8 square feet of drying space are perfect space for preserving extras from the garden
TEMPERATURE: The Excalibur 3500B Deluxe Dehydrator features built in on/off switch and adjustable thermostat temperature control ranging from 105 degrees Fahrenheit to 165 degrees Fahrenheit, making it safe to dehydrate meat for jerky
EVEN DRYING: The 5-inch fan, heating element and thermostat are in the back of the unit, so cool air is drawn in, heated and then distributed evenly over each tray
PATENTED: Hyperwave Technology and Horizontal Parallexx Airflow is exclusive to Excalibur and helps the food dehydrate faster, retain more nutrients, and look and taste better. No tray rotation required
Includes Guide to Dehydration
110/120 Volts, 440 Watts
Made in the USA with USA and globally sourced materials

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Fit for Every Lifestyle

Dehydrate Fruits and Vegetables or Meat and Fish for Jerky.
Re-crisp breads, crackers, etc.
Make soup mixes and reconstitute later.
Dry fresh herbs at low temperatures. Make your own herbal remedies, teas, and spice mixes.
Make healthy, preservative-free, fruit roll-ups, homemade yogurt and other snacks that kids of all ages will enjoy.
Make all-natural, healthy pet treats.
Dry fresh flowers for potpourri. Use for arts & crafts such as cake decorations, dough art, drying photographs.
Great for preppers, large families, gardeners, and sportsmen.

Any Dehydrator Will Dry Food, An Excalibur Dries Food Safer, Better, and Faster.

Ordinary dehydrators produce constant, unchanging heat, which can cause 'case hardening.' Ordinary dehydrators create a dry surface with moisture trapped inside – the perfect environment for yeast, mold and bacteria growth. With the Excalibur Hyperwave Fluctuation technology, the temperature fluctuates up and down to prevent this from happening. When the air temperature fluctuates up, the food's surface moisture evaporates; then, when the air temperature fluctuates down, the the inner moisture moves to the drier surface. This keeps the food temperature low enough to keep the enzymes active, but the air temperature gets high enough to dry food and overcome yeast, mold, and spoilage.

Dial In Temperature Control

The Excalibur 3500B Deluxe Dehydrator features built in on/off switch and adjustable thermostat temperature control ranging from 105 to 165 degrees Fahrenheit, making it safe to dehydrate meat for jerky. The 5-inch fan, heating element and thermostat are in the back of the unit, so cool air is drawn in, heated and then distributed evenly over each tray.

Preserve with Technology

Hyperwave Technology and Horizontal Parallexx Airflow is exclusive to Excalibur and helps the food dehydrate faster, retain more nutrients, and look and taste better – no tray rotation required.

Drying Capacity

The Excalibur 3500B Deluxe Dehydrator has 5 poly-screen trays equaling 8 square feet of drying space, perfect space for preserving extras from the garden.

Proudly Made in the USA

Since 1973, Excalibur has been made in the USA with USA and globally sourced materials.



Drying Space	8 Square Feet	15 Square Feet	8 Square Feet	4 Square Feet
Tray Size	15" x 15"	15" x 15"	15" x 15"	12" x 12"
Watts	440 Watts	600 Watts	440 Watts	220 Watts
Fan Size	5-Inch	7-Inch	5-Inch	4-Inch
Timer		26-Hour	26-Hour
Thermostat	105°F – 165°F	105°F – 165°F	105°F – 165°F	95°F – 165°F

product description

Color:Black

Dehydration is the healthiest easiest and most economical way to preserve foods Load the trays and set the temperature the Excalibur Dries the contents of all trays evenly so everything's done at once Dehydration concentrates the natural flavour sweetness and aromas of your food Leaving you with a flavour that's far healthier than high-fat snacks and high-sugar candies that are filled with chemical preservatives The Excalibur 5-Tray Small garden Dehydrator provides 8 square feet of drying space and is perfect for families with small gardens Includes flexible polyscreen tray Inserts to prevent foods from sticking to trays 5 inch Fan built in on/off switch and adjustable thermostat

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Questions about Excalibur 3500B 5-Tray Electric Food Adjustable Thermostat Accurate Temperature Control Faster and Efficient Drying Includes Guide to Dehydration, Black

Is the Excalibur 3500 sold here on Amazon made of ABS plastic and BPA free?

Answer: Hi, Unfortunately the housing of the excalibur IS lined with BPA! It acts as an insulator. This is true for both the the plastic AND the stainless steel models. The company seems unwilling to change, and so I am stalling on purchasing this product until it makes one without BPA.

Answer: Had to go online and all I could find was the trays are BPA free. You might want to call company. Couldn't find any thing in literature I have. Sorry, hope this helps.

Answer: Really not sure. The description said it was, but I have read elsewhere on the net that they are not. Cannot answer with any degree of certainty. Please contact the company directly.

Does this come with a 5 yr warranty? Or include any paraflexx sheets?

Answer: As I read the manual, the 10 year warranty is only available if the dehydrator is purchased directly from Excalibur, not if purchased from Amazon. The Amazon purchase would be warranted for 5 years.

Answer: It has a limited 10 year warranty. It does not come with the paraflexx sheets, but I do recommend them.

Answer: Yes to both.

Does it come with Guide to dehydration? and the picture looks like 4 trays, not 5

Answer: This model, the 3500-B does have 5 trays. They are shown in the picture, but two of them are a little closer together. There is a different model, the 2400, that has 4 trays.

Answer: Hello,

Answer: Yes, it does come with a small booklet, but I also bought a couple of dehydrating books, and find more info in them. It has 5 trays. You maybe aren't seeing the top tray.

Answer: There is an optional book that Excalibur publishes. Well worth the money to get it with the dehydrator. I have the larger one and it is awesome! If you can the larger one is just better--same footprint but has more shelves so you can dehydrate more at once.

how many watts?

Answer: The manufacturer lists it at 440 watts. http://www.excaliburdehydrator.com/dehydrators/5-tray/5-tray-small-excalibur-3500-black

Answer: 440 Watts

Can we order a device with a working voltage of 220?

Will Excalibur dehydrators work in both the U.S and Europe?

Answer: yes when used with a adaptor its 110 AND YOUR 220

Answer: It should with a voltage converter.

whats the back look like?

Answer: its sheet metal with a fan and holes for ventilation

Can you dry fish? as in salmon that has been brined & seasoned? How long to safely dry?

Answer: Dry for 8-12 hours at 145-155 F.

Answer: I actually never dried fish, however from what I understand you can dehydrate anything with moister. I believe some of my friends dehydrated beef. I hope this helps.

Answer: I don't know my dehydrator broke within 5 months and they wouldn't provide a warranty

I plan to buy this as a gift, other then the machine it self what else do you have to buy to go with it ?

Answer: You don't HAVE TO buy anything else, but, the person using it will want to use (non stick) parchment paper sheets.

Answer: I can bundle a food processor with it, however I would like to send you pictures to make sure you would like i however I would like to send you pictures to make sure you wI'll like it.

Answer: You don't need anything else. Each tray has it's own 'mesh' sheet. You place the food right on that, then remove it for cleanup afterwards.

Answer: Hi Chelsea. This has never been opened and used, but as far as I know it comes with everything you need to use it.

Answer: You don't need anything.

Does this model (3500B) come with the Guide to Dehydration (Preserve it Naturally) book?

Answer: When I received my dehydrator (Fall, 2014), it came with the "Excalibur Dehydration Guide." On Amazon there is a guide, Preserve it Naturally: A complete guide to food by Excalibur (1984), paperback, $2.75.

Answer: Mine came with "Preserve It Naturally The Complete Guide to Food Dehydration" and a smaller booklet that a friend has borrowed. Love this machine.

Answer: I got a Dehydration Guide and Preserve It Naturally The Complete Guide To Guide Dehydration.

Answer: Yes it does.

Does ohh t reach and internal temperature of 160?

I just received this dehydrator and have a question regarding the door. It doesn't seem to attach very securely or create a seal. Is this by design?

Answer: It does not need to seal - so appears to be by design.

Answer: Yes

funciona a 110V?

I can't quite tell from the photo, and the description doesn't mention it. Is there a temperature control? What's the minimum temp listed? Thanks!

Answer: Yes there is temperature control, minimum temp is 85 degrees. I use 95 to 115 for most all drying. There is no timer or auto shut-off.

Answer: The settings are according to what foods you dehydrating. It does have a temp. knob 85 to 155 degrees F. We like ours. Tomatoes or jerky all turn out great.

Answer: Yes, *Adjustable Thermostat 95◦F to 155◦F

Is the drying fan in the back or the bottom of the Excalibur dehydrators?

Answer: In the side. I would not purchase an Excalibur mine quit and they did not stand behind the warrantee.

Answer: It's in the back, and blows over each tray. Works great. I love mine.

Answer: Back, highly recommend -- I use mine everyday

Answer: In the back

Answer: in the back

Do you think I can use it overseas with a transformer? I live APO due to military.

Answer: Yes as long as it transforms to the correct voltage. 110v---120v.

Answer: I don't see why not. Transformers are used with all sorts of products overseas. If I were you, I would go one step further and actually ask the company the question. But I see no reason why not. :)

Answer: I don't know, but this is a big, bulky item, and depending on where you are overseas, it may take up half of your apartment!

anyone try making powders out of kale/ other greens?? Is it effective??

Answer: A full load of spinach, dried and ground will reduce to couple ounces of powder. Great for everything...smoothies, soups, pancakes, etc.

Answer: No, I have never tried that, but once dried how about using a coffee grinder to powder it? I think that would work.

Need machine for one-person use?

Answer: Hi there, the model 2400 is the best sized unit for 1-2 people. It can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0047WOWHE/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

Answer: This might be a good choice for you Excalibur Economy Series ED-2400 Four-Tray Food Dehydrator

I purchased this last year and every time I use it, dehydration takes MUCH longer than what the book says. What am I doing wrong?

Answer: Think about how this dehydrator works. You have heated air blown across the dehydrator to dehydrate items.

Answer: My did not work well either. It ended up breaking in the first 5 months. They would not fix or replace it. I would never purchase another of their products.

Answer: same here

Do u have model for 220v current ?

Answer: no, mine is 110 V

Excalibur dehydrator ships to Mexico?

Answer: You could call the company and ask them.

Is this product made in China? Is it free of poisons?

Answer: The label on the box says made in USA , Sacramento California. Their web site is https://excaliburdehydrator.com/

What the difference between this model and the 3526TB?

Answer: Hi Stephanie, I don't know much about the different models of dehydrators they sell, but it looks like your model with the "T" in the name includes a timer, while the 3500 doesn't.

Unsure about getting the 5 or 9 tray Excalibur. Did you ever wish you got the 9 tray instead?

Answer: Yes... But it would take up alot of room.

Answer:

Answer: actually I don't..I just do jerky 3lbs at a time and it fits perfectly on the 5 tray..also the 5 tray is still pretty big and the 9 would be too big atleast for me.

Answer: No. Dehydrating takes time and 5 tray was adequate for the volume of fruits and meats we were doing. The more trays the longer time to dehydrate. Since I wanted my fruits dehydrated within 24 hours, running the machine during the day and overnight. it allowed me to process my produce at a manageable rate.

Answer: I would be lying if I said no. But I am very happy with the 5 tray. There truly have not been too many times I need more than 5 trays

Answer: Yes, if you've got the space you will use it.

what size mason jar could this fit? wanted for yogurt

Answer: Standing upright, the jar would have to be less than 6 inches high.

Answer: Pints

Do you have 220 volt ?

Answer: YES! You may find the 220 Volt version here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YCW2CHQ

Answer: It's a 120 volt

Answer: No, we have 110, but if you need 220, you can buy an adapter. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=220+110+adapter

Answer: it's 120V. i just took pictures and will be posting them.

Answer: Voltage is 110v. You may need a converter to use it.

Answer: No

Hi! I'm Laura from Argentina. Does it run at 220 volts? thanks

Answer: Laura, I'm almost positive that all of the Excalibur dehydrators require 110 volts. If you do a search on 220 volt dehydrators, you should come up with something that will work.

Answer: Laura, I'm in the US and we run our Excalibur on our home 110 volts. You do not necessarily need 220 volts.

Answer: the Excalibur runs on 120. I apoligize for not being able to answer sooner. Do not use with 220

Answer: Hi Laura,

Answer: on ebay they sell a 220v international model. Perhaps you can find it on amazon too.

Answer: 110v model

Excalibur, in the owner's manual, seems to warn against using a plug-in timer. Is there potential for damage to the machine?

Answer: The time for dehydrating is long enough that a regular kitchen timer is not useful. I usually put stuff in it and set it at 115-125 degrees and let it run through the night. Food is usually dried just right by morning. You can get a built in timer on some models but not worth the extra cost IMO.

Answer: I don't know. But I would follow the instructions. Better safe than sorry. I sure wouldn't want to damage my Excalibur, mine has a built in timer and temperature control.

Is it possible to set the timer and have the fan running without setting the temperature (e.g. leaving at room temperature)?

Answer: The first temperature setting that is written after the "Off" position is 95 F/35 C. In order to get the fan to turn on, you have to turn it approximately 1/2 way between the "Off" position and 95 F/35 C; could be about 45 - 50 F. It might be of great value to you to read a detailed statement quoted from Excalibur concerning food temps. vs. air temps as it pertains to their dehydrator here: http://www.discountjuicers.com/excaliburstatement.html

Answer: No. Temperature range is abt 85 to 115 degrees. Lowest temp of 85 degrees is above room temp.

Answer: Adjustable Thermostat 105◦F to 165◦F. Temperature range is low enough to preserve active enzymes in fruits and vegetables. Temperature range is also high enough to meet safety standards for dehydrating meat for jerky. Unit turns on automatically when thermostat is in use.

Answer: My model doesn't have a timer, but, if I set the temperature to less than the minimum temperature of 105, it turns off.

Answer: NO - it does not appear to be possible

i need to know the exact actual weight for this one please ( on scale weight ) not the shipping weight

What are the dimentions of the 5 tray excalibur dehydrator - Length and width ?

Does dehydrator have warranty?

Answer: I think it was 1 year, but these things normally last for years and years. I have the 5 drawer and love it. It's just the right size for me. I did potato slices a couple weeks ago, and it took the whole 5 lb. bag. I think it's the best dehydrator you could purchase.

Answer: Limited 10 year

Answer: It has a limited 10 year warranty.

Answer: I would assume it might, but you would need to contact the Excalibur Co. to be sure. Mine has worked great for years without a problem...

Can fish be done with this machine

Answer: I have not personally dried any fish but the instructions indicate fish can be dried but you should use the highest temperature setting.

Answer: I have never done fish, but I don't see why not. I have made venison jerky many times.

Answer: Hi Rishriam, I am not sure to tell you the truth. I know people smoke fish but due to the length of time the fish would be drying and not refrigerated, I would not want to guess on the safety of dehydrating fish. A search on the internet may answer your question. Wished I could have helped.

Answer: Hello God bless you!

Is the plug for this dehydrator a 2 or 3 prong?

Answer: It has a 3-prong plug.

Answer: 3 prong

Answer: The thing is a piece of junk. My quit working after 3 months. Used it maybe 9 times. do not buy this brand!

Are the trays made of stainless steel?

Answer: No, the trays are plastic. Very durable but I hand wash after use. Owners manual states dishwasher safe.

Answer: No, plastic. Light weight and easy to clean. I have had mine since 2000 and still like new and I use it a lot!

Answer: No, they are plastic with a soft plastic mesh insert that your food sits on to dry.

Answer: Plastic. Very durable.

I thought I read that the trays were 14x14 inches. If so, 5 trays are not 8 sq. ft, are they?

Answer: The trays are 15X15 which comes out to 7.8125 sq. in. The mesh section is 14X14. you can still fit 5 lbs of meat on the trays for drying. The marketing department plays with numbers. It's what they do.

I'm looking to buy the Excalibur 5 tray. Do they have a glass door to purchase separately?

Answer: Don't think so, but why would you want a glass door? Just removing the door to check on the food doesn't hurt anything. Not sure why you would want glass?

Answer: You could look it up on the amazon search field or maybe look at the Excalibur website or call the company.

Answer: Hi, I'm not aware of any glass door option, but you could contact the seller.

Ship to Mexico?

I would like to know the size of the exalibur with 5 trays?

Answer: Beatriz, the outer sides are 16 1/2" wide. 19" deep. 8" tall. The trays are 15" square. I see that 5 other people have answered your question. The answer to your question is also in the description on Amazon.

Answer: The trays are about 15" (I just roughly measured) each.

Answer: Outside dimensions: 16 1/2 " wide, 19" long, 8" deep.....

Answer: 8.5 inches high by 17 inches wide by 19 inches deep

Answer: Did you read the description? It is clearly stated on Amazon.

Answer: 15" square

does it have a self-timer?

Answer: No. If it has a timer, it will tell you that. I don't actually think a timer is all that important, as different things, different humidity and other variables will make things dry slower or faster. You really just need to check things. If it is on for a couple of extra hours after things are dry, it won't hurt them any. I like to start things in the evening, when I am off from work the next day. Many things will be dry the next morning, but if it takes a little longer, then I am there to check things and turn it off when they are done. I wouldn't use a timer if it had one.

Answer: This model does not have a self timer. With the variability in drying time I think it would be an unused feature.

Answer: No unfortunately. Nor does it have an on off switch. You have to unplug it to turn it off. That's the only drawback though, the temperature seems to be precise (I previously had a different model that wasn't true to temperature). I usually plug it into one of those outlet timers so it will shut off the dehydrator at the time I want.

Answer: My deluxe model does not. There's only one dial connected to the temperature.

Answer: No this model does not. It is the only thing I have found it is missing.

Answer: No

The dimensions are 19x17x8.5 inches but does not list what they dimensions correspond to. Which is the height? Which is the width? Which is the depth?

Answer: 17.5 long, 8.5 inches H, 16.5 inches wide...according to my tape.

Answer: Hi, I believe those dimensions correspond to length, width, height. So the height would be 8.5",....

Answer: 19 front to back

Will a quart size jar fit in here for making yogurt?

Answer: No

Answer: Yes

Se enchufa a 110 w solamente?

Answer: Si, solo es para 110. Yo que vivo en una zona de 220, le compre aparte en mi pais un transformador.

Does it ferment natto

Answer: I wouldn't use a dehydrator to ferment anything. The blower would dry it out!

Product reviews of Excalibur 3500B 5-Tray Electric Food Adjustable Thermostat Accurate Temperature Control Faster and Efficient Drying Includes Guide to Dehydration, Black

MoxieGirl : Everything the reviews say it is!

Already I'm wishing I got the 9 tray dehydrator. It is very light weight, looks like a black square box not like a kitchen appliance and takes up much counter space. The unit is LOUD
and sounds like an air conditioner. I am very pleased with the performance however. My fruit dries beautifully. I would highly recommend this dehydrator for home use.

Tierra Leonard : Great

This thing is a winner. Provides a ton of shelf space, isn't too loud, gets the job done thoroughly. It doesn't have a bunch of bells and whistles, but for this kind of product; I consider that a good thing. I like that the dial on top has an idiot-proof guide for the temperature settings and the recipe book is big and informative. Beef jerky never tasted this good.

Liz Bonilla : Wao!!

Me encanto!! La verdad es una muy buena inversión, mucha gente se queja del ruido pero es lo de menos. Su nivel de ruido del 1 al 5 es de 1; la relación calidad precio es la mejor. Full recomendado! Excelente producto!

Tierra Leonard : Great

RVali : Works perfect.

Very good machine, not too noisy either. 5 trays has lots of room, about 12 big bananas at a time. A very good dehydrator -- highly recommend this product.

Ray Abrahamson : Compact yet mighty works great

Easy to use quiet and works great

Tim : Five Stars

My temperature gauge is accurate. Works well.

imarrcuss : Take me driiiiiiier!!

We have made a gazillion batches of beef jerky since buying this dehydrator. We rival Jack-Links...ours is better beef jerky. Great product, super delivery, and great price. We also purchased the sil-pats for it.

David P. Lapenson : great dehydrator

Really like it. It's a professional quality dehydrator for serious use. Use it all the time, and so far it's outlasted the cheaper one I had before.
Had it for 2 years. The only moving part it the fan, and it looks like it would be easy to service if it ever needed it, but so far, no problems

JoAnn M. : ... have had two Excalibur 5 tray dehydrators and have loved both of them

I have had two Excalibur 5 tray dehydrators and have loved both of them. My older one I used for many years. This newer model has an improved door latch. I look forward to using it for many years to come.

R. Larson : Name said it all... Performance!

Better results than expected jut remember the fan will be in the back so light items can drift forward. Jut be a thoughtful person and load it with consideration. Cleaning is possibly easier than my old broken one but it may be because of the different design.

Ray Abrahamson : Compact yet mighty works great

Easy to use quiet and works great

N. Gentry : Excellent dehydrator

price is reasonable, works VERY well. Pretty quiet, has plenty of capacity. Easy to clean. Everything a dehydrator should be

Angeline : Great product, but it's gigantic!

I used it to dry figs from my abundant tree and it was great. My fruit leather wasn't as successful. I'm looking forward to some experimentation.

cacktisJac : Stopped working in under a year

The dehydrator stopped working 11 months after purchase. I've only used it twice before and it worked great. However, the third time it stopped working after a couple of hours. I let it cool down for a couple of hours and tried it again and it still does not work. I called the manufacturer and they only take voice messages. No live person to speak with. I am still waiting for a response.

UPDATE: Manufacturer emailed me instructions on how to fix it and it works properly now.

Tierra Leonard : Great

N. Gentry : Excellent dehydrator

price is reasonable, works VERY well. Pretty quiet, has plenty of capacity. Easy to clean. Everything a dehydrator should be

Teri Pfeiffer : Dehydrator

I love this!

Customer Service : Works Great

I am very happy with this dehydrator, it is no where near as noisy as some people have said (sounds just like a fan). I would also recommend turning up temp a little from what it says, my first batch of herbs took a really long time and I was not impressed with the product. Then I figured out if you just crank the heat a little it works great, dries out most herbs in no time at all and can hold a pretty good amount. Overall I would purchase this again for sure.

VFL : Three Stars

This thing is huge, and it seems to take longer for foods to dry than the instructions say.

WaryDreamer : Absolutely LOVE it!

This works SO much better than the circular models. I use it for drying veggies when they are on sale and always have a handy supply that doesn't take up much space. Also, by drying the foods, I don't worry about spoilage.

Jen : Awesome! I want to dehydrate all seasonal foods because ...

Awesome! I want to dehydrate all seasonal foods because I won't have waste anymore. It's quiet, not a lot of heat through the house and it will pay for itself. The unit is fantastic!

Dennis A. Rainwater : Christmas gift for husbad

Husband loves this has used enclosed cookbook to try different recipes

Ajisai : Pretty Good

I've been using the 5 Tray Excalibur for grass-fed beef jerky. The books and manual said that it should take about 4-6 hours to get the meat "green twig" dry but it's more like 9-10 hours and even then, it does not break when I bend it. I've tried thicker 1/4" cuts and then 1/4" cuts pounded thinner. My butcher doesn't have a slicer so I haven't tried it 1/8" thick, and maybe that's what is needed to get the jerky to snap when bent. With the 1/4" cut pounded thinner, 4 lbs covers a little more than 4 trays. 1/4" was about 3 trays. I'm pretty happy with the smaller 5 tray size since I can fit it on the counter beneath my cabinet and I can store it away more easily than if I had bought the 9 tray. I use the excalibur sheets which greatly facilitates cleanup but may also be causing the slow dry times.

Tutu on Kauai : Perfect size and ease of use means I use it a lot.

So easy to use and clean! I have banana trees and when a rack of bananas ripens all at the same time it's the perfect time to dry them. I like the "big but manageable" size of the dryer. In the "olden days" I had a very large dehydrator that was hard to move about. This dryer is a great size and has removable mats on the shelves for easy cleaning. The removed mats fit in my sink and soak which allows the dried fruit to rinse right off. I also use it for flats of apples that I buy that aren't quite up to my standards of crispness. I slice them up and dry them too. They make nice grab and go snacks and I am not throwing out expensive fruit. I don't like cooked apples as in pies and crisps so this is the perfect alternative for me.

RC : Extremely good purchase

After three weeks of owning the product and using it on a regular basis, I must say that it is exceeding expectations. While some consumers have complained about the noise from the fan, I find that it is no louder than an ordinary window fan.

Women Nomads : I love this Product!

Great product for those who are interested in dehydrating food. Great for those doomsday preppers especially! We would recommend this unit to anyone. It is a nice unit that is easy to use.

Teri Pfeiffer : Dehydrator

I love this!

RC : Extremely good purchase

Sarah Sitton : Love this machine

Love this machine! I love that it has trays that can slide in and out unlike the circle ones that you have to stack and unstack. It has worked perfectly.

happy_customer : excellent product

This is a must if you want to add more "raw" to your diet. I'm vegan. It's simple and quiet, only the sound of the fan.
Only 2 complaints.....
1. The mesh needs to be washed by hand and they are LARGE so difficult to maneuver in sink. So, I use parchment over the mesh - disposable so nothing to wash BUT using parchment increases hydrating time by hours!
2. On the manufacturer's site it said this product comes with a 10 yr warranty. In the box it says there is a 5 yr warranty!

RVali : Works perfect.

Very good machine, not too noisy either. 5 trays has lots of room, about 12 big bananas at a time. A very good dehydrator -- highly recommend this product.

B.G. : Easy to Set Up

I just received it yesterday. There is no set up, just turn the dial to your preferred heating setting after placing your slices on the tray.
Currently fruit is drying and will not be ready for a few hours so I cannot comment on that. Also the unit is HUGE! I had to remove a blender and a few things from my counter.

Marcela Bustos : Five Stars

Good product!!

capt awesome : well worth the extra cost

If you are thinking about getting a dehydrator, skip the $60-100 vertical tray type, this thing is worth the higher cost. Like the other reviews have said, you can save yourself the trouble of having to replace the bargain kind with this unit down the road. It dries evenly and quickly, and the sliding trays into a cabinet are much better than stacking strays.

art barney : Get one

Super product. Works like a champ SIple but effective

Bo Peep : Cannot wait to use.

Bought as a gift. I cannot wait to use!

David P. Lapenson : great dehydrator

Vicki : Love this thing

I will never buy anything but Excalibur. Great products

gardengirl : Doesn't dry evenly

I did a lot of reading the reviews before I committed to buying this dehydrator. After using it for about a month I have concluded that it most definitely doesn't dry evenly. I have to take the trays out and turn them, put them back in every few hours to get a good dry. Still works ok but not as good as I had expected, thats for sure.

LaBerta Wagner : Not only does she love it for dehydrating but she also uses it to ...

This was a gift for my daughter. She has raved about it!! Not only does she love it for dehydrating but she also uses it to make her yogurt. Her one-quart yogurt jars fit right inside and that makes a whole gallon of milk into yogurt at the same time. She can dehydrate an entire bag of almonds, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds at the same time. It is noisier than she thought it would be but it's not bad considering the work it does! It is so easy to use 'even a caveman could do it' she says. :) It takes up a lot of space but she doesn't mind because she really needed this product. Four thumbs up!!!!! Thank you!

Sarah Sitton : Love this machine

Love this machine! I love that it has trays that can slide in and out unlike the circle ones that you have to stack and unstack. It has worked perfectly.

Carol Kwiecinski : It worked

1st time dehydrating Seemed to run as stated

Ray Abrahamson : Compact yet mighty works great

Easy to use quiet and works great

Herdie : Very Happy

I really like this dehydrator. It works perfectly. I would have given 5 stars, but with the door not being attached it tends to sometimes rattle when operating which makes it a bit louder if you don't prop something up against it to hold the door a bit more secure and snug against the unit itself. It's not that big of a deal, I just wish it was attached. I would purchase another dehydrator from Excalibur in a minute, but would likely get a larger one.

Lois Beer : Mostly great!

I bought the Excalibur after a lot of research and reading everyone's reviews. As well, my co-worker owns ones and she told me it is great - which it is mostly! The little annoyances have nothing to do with the brand I'm sure, and more to do with me.
I bought the 5 tray as I'm on my own and didn't see that I would need 9 trays. However, now I'm seeing the benefits of having more trays - especially in the summer when there will be an abundance of produce. So, that being said, I'd recommend that you go with the most trays that you can.
The unit is quite big and I have limited counter space in my kitchen. So this makes it awkward to use and store - but again - that's my problem - not the appliance's. It's noisy and it rattles from time to time. This tends to get on my nerves when it has to be on for 12+ hours. My co-worker agreed and told me they moved theirs to a spare room in their house - and some of her friends even use the garage. So that will be what I do in the future. I have been leaving it on overnight now that I've used it a couple of times and am confident that its not defective, but I really don't like leaving appliances on like that. So, I'll move it and all my little annoyances will be addressed and then I'll be 100% in love with it!
I did not get the model that has a timer - I can definitely see the appeal in that. It would be nice to be able to program it to turn off as it can get tricky to time the dehydration process within the hours I am home/awake.
I am mostly using it to dehydrate soaked and sprouted nuts. This is awesome! The nuts come out nice and crunchy just like they've been roasted. I've been keeping the dial at 105 degrees to maintain maximum enzymes. I also make my own almond milk, and so then I dehydrate the pulp left over and now have a nice supply of almond meal/flour.
I've made terrific crackers and wraps as well.
Have not dehydrated any fruit yet - will do that as local fruit comes into season.
All in all, it's been a great addition to my raw food kitchen and once I figure out a home for it, I'm sure we'll co-exist for many years to come :)

R. White : Works great so far

Worked really well last harvest drying various herbs. Have yet to try it with fruits (apples) or veggies (tomatoes - I know, they're really fruits but...).

Wish there was an option to keep the fan going even when the heater is off.

Tim : Five Stars

My temperature gauge is accurate. Works well.

Michael M. : Great dehydrator

Fantastic item...so far, flawless apples, cots, banana chips, pineapple, and cherries. Wish I had gotten the bigger model but...

Liz Bonilla : Wao!!

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