Presto 06301 Dehydro Digital Electric Food Dehydrator review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
| Brand | Presto |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Wattage | 750 watts |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14.5 x 15 x 7.25 inches |
product features
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- Six-tray system for dehydrating foods at a fraction of the cost of commercially dried foods with no additives or preservatives.
- Makes jerky from meat, poultry, and seafood includes sample packets of jerky spice and cure
- Digital thermostat and timer for precise drying time and temperature choose drying temperatures from 90 to 165 degree f
- The bottom-mounted fan and heating element provide consistant air flow for optimum drying No rotation needed
- Includes six drying trays (expands up to 12 trays), two fruit roll sheets, two nonstick mesh screens trays and cover are dishwasher safe
- Item Shape: Circle
- Included Components: Presto 06301 Dehydro Digital Electric Food Dehydrator 6- Tray System Digital Thermostat Bottom-Mounted Fan
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From the manufacturer
*Additional Drying Trays, Fruit Roll Sheets, Nonstick Mesh Screens, and Jerky Seasoning sold separately. A Jerky Gun is also available.
Presto Dehydro Digital Electric Food Dehydrator
- Expandable six-tray system dehydrates fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. Includes two nonstick screens* for drying small foods and sticky fruits.
- Great for homemade jerky. Use your choice of meat, poultry or seafood. Includes sample packets* of jerky spice and cure.
- Make healthy, nutritious snacks. Includes special sheets* for making fruit rolls and strips from fresh, frozen, or canned fruit.
- Dries fruits and vegetables with no additives or preservatives. Dehydration maintains natural vitamins and minerals.
- Digital thermostat and timer allow the selection of precise drying times and temperatures. Shuts off automatically to prevent overdrying. Choose from any drying temperature from 90° to 165°F. and any drying time up to 48 hours.
- Big drying capacity. Six drying trays are included. Expands up to 12 trays* for added drying capacity.
- Bottom-mounted fan and heating element provide consistent air flow for optimum drying. No tray rotation needed and no mixed flavors.
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| Saves space. The drying trays nest when not in use for a 43% reduction in storage space and the cord stores in base. | Adjustable thermostat for the convenient selection of drying temperatures. Choose any temperature from 95° to 160°F. | Make healthy, nutritious snacks. Includes special sheets for making fruit rolls and strips from fresh, frozen, or canned fruit. |
product description
Dehydrate fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, as well as make great-tasting jerky and fruit rolls. This deluxe digital dehydrator includes six drying trays, expandable to 12 trays for added drying capacity. The drying trays nest when not in use for over a 40% reduction in storage space. Dehydration maintains natural vitamins and minerals--with no additives or preservatives. Make homemade jerky using your choice of meat, poultry, or seafood. Includes starter packs of jerky spice and cure. Also included are two Fruit Roll Sheets for making healthy fruit rolls and strips from fresh, frozen, or canned fruit and two Nonstick Mesh Screens for drying small and sticky foods. The digital timer and thermostat provide precise drying times and temperatures that range from 90 degrees to 165 degrees F. The bottom-mounted fan and heating element provide consistent air flow for optimum drying with no tray rotation necessary. A see-through cover on the top tray lets you monitor drying progress. Drying trays and cover are fully immersible and dishwasher safe. Accessories sold separately. 120 volts, 60 Hz only
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Questions about Presto 06301 Dehydro Digital Electric Food Dehydrator
Q:
how long does it take to make chicken jerky treats for dogs
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Answer: It depends on how thick the cut of meat is as well as how dry you want the jerky. Thin cuts take less time and get "crispier." We make dog treats all the time & do different chicken thickness but 1/4 thick is good. It dehydrates at 160 degrees for about 4-55 hrs. Then you cook it in the oven for 10 min to make sure the bacteria is killed.
Answer: That depends on the size and thickness of the piece of chicken. I would estimate about 12 hours.
Answer: About 4 hours for thick ones and only 2 hours or less for thin sliced.
Answer: 3 to 4 hours
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Is the plastic BPA free
Answer: I JUST called the customer service line and found out that all Presto dehydrators are now BPA free. Prior to the 43rd week of 2015, the parts that contained BPA were the cover over the indicator light and a part in the motor.
Answer: Presto Customer Service just told me (9/8/15) that any surface that touches food (i. e., the trays) is BPA free, but the outer surfaces do contain it.
Answer: IMO, if it is BPA free then is should state it right in the description (which this does not). They can deny "what someone told you on the phone" but they can't deny what's in print. This is why I'm not going to order this one.... it should absolutely state BPA free in writing!
Answer: People, quit asking this question. BPA is never an opaque plastic in food containers or appliances. It is (was) only used for transparent, glass-like plastic structures, containers, or can liners.
Answer: Seems this product is now officially BPA-FREE with regards to food contact surfaces but just keep in mind that many of the BPA alternatives now used by mfgs exhibit similar negative health side effects. No harm in trying but you're kinda hosed either way. :-(
Answer: The trays do not contain BPA. The lid does contain BPA.
Answer: Check out the website: Eco-friendlycookware.com....it states that this item is BPA free.
Answer: Yes. walmart and targets site states bpa free
Answer: Review of user's manual, exam of product, and review of web site details did not provide answer. Recommend you visit website at www.GoPresto.com and submit an inquiry.
Answer: If people don't know the answer, then why do they answer??
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how can I get the grease out of the bottom that came from my meat?
Answer: First of all, try to avoid reoccurrence of this situation by lining the bottom of the dehydrator with aluminum foil prior to use. Be careful not to block air flow.
Answer: If making beef jerky. Wring out the juices. Then Lay paper towels down. Lay out meat on top of it. Put paper towels in top of meet. Press gently. Then get meet and put on your trays. Meet should not be dripping with juices when placed in dehydrator.
Answer: An easy way to prevent the grease in the bottom is to place an empty rack with a fruit leather sheet on it as the lowest rack. The leather sheet should collect any drippings.
Answer: Line the fruit leather tray with foil and put that on the bottom of the machine (under the lowest rack). I have had no problems with drippings and easy cleanup if something does drip.
Q:
what is the lowest temperture setting
Answer: 90' is lowest setting
Answer: 90 degrees.. But if u have a bunch of racks it's technically cooler at the top
Answer: 90'
Answer: 90 degrees
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Can anyone tell me how favorably this compares to the Nesco FD-75A? Each brand seems to claim their fan location is better (Presto -bottom, Nesco -Top)
Answer: Can only tell you our experience: had two Nescos, one bottom heater, t'other top. She likes the bottom one as she found a better drying of fruit sauces into fruit leathers (no sugars needed). She also used apple sauce as a base for drying other fruits like strawberries, blackberries & such. The bottom Nesco lasted 20 years, while the top heater one lasted only 5. Your mileage may vary.
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how actually noise is it? like the microwave hood fan running on low or quieter?
Answer: Probably little quieter more like a room fan on medium, we put ours on table just outside backdoor deck. We are enjoying drying a lot of different fruit this summer. Hope this helps!
Answer: Just like a really good hood fan.
Answer: It is actually a little louder than expected but I think you described it perfectly. It is about the microwave hood on about medium. But not too bad. It won't keep you up over night or be bothersome throughout the day if you leave it running and want to have a conversation in the same room.
Answer: No, I would say a Microwave describes the audio levels perfectly. If it stays working.
Answer: Very noisy
Answer: In a small room it sounds like a fan. Otherwise the noise is similar to a running dryer - by it's loudness. Microwave is less noisy. I left it on during the day and went to work - worked perfectly. Haven't left it on overnight, but not because of noise, rather convenience.
Answer: It sounds like a normal fan running on low, it's a little louder than i thought it would be. However it works really great!!!!
Answer: It is like the hood fan running. I do wish it were quieter but, it is like white noise. Hope that helps.
Answer: Its fairly noisy...About like fan on hood range on high, or a little noisier.
Answer: Good question. My oven fan is pretty loud even on low and the dehydrator isn't that loud but you can hear it. I would say it is as loud as a box fan on medium. If you are in another room, you can hear it but to me it isn't a nuisance. Hope this helps. :)
Answer: It is comparable to my hood vent on low. Maybe a bit quieter, depending on the hood.
Answer: You would not want to try to sleep or watch TV with it running in the same room with you. Maureen's answer is very accurate.
Q:
can I dehydrate soups or meals for backpacking?
Answer: This works well for chili and fruit purees like applesauce. If you want to bring soup for a backpacking trip, I would recommend making the soup and writing down the exact amounts of dry ingredients and water. Then you just package the dry ingredients and boil water then add. So to your original question, this will not dehydrate soup.
Answer: instead of drying the soup, why not dry the ingredients for the soup. meat, veg, spices etc. then add water when needed.
Answer: Great for that. I've done chili, spaghetti, etc. Haven't tried soups yet but it comes with (2) tray liners to do liquids. If you do a lot of liquids you'll probably want to get a few more liners. They're inexpensive, though. I've found I get ~1 big serving per tray.
Answer: Presto Customer Service Department is available to address any customer concerns or questions. We can be reached Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 Central Time by phone (1-800-877-0441) or e-mail (contact1@gopresto.com).
Answer: Iam think anything solid yoi can
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Can I dehydrate juice into powder with this unit?
Answer: Unfortunately no. If it is 100 percent juice you can dehydrate it down to like a fruit roll up but that's the best the machine can do
Answer: No, I don't think you can.
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Can you run it with the fan but without the heat? I candy fruit that needs to just sort of dry out between soaking, then back in sugar
Answer: No, you can not run just the fan but the lowest temperature setting is 90 degrees, which is practically running it with just the fan.
Answer: I haven't truest it, but you set the temp your self. Why. Not put it the low setting & try it.
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Curious about experiences using this product long term? Mine stopped working after only a few weeks.
Answer: I bought a renewed version from Amazon to make chicken jerky for our dog every couple weeks. It’s worked fine for several years, upward of 100 batches.
Answer: I have only used mine a dozen or so times. I do let it run 24 hours or more at a time since I set the temp at 105 degrees to preserve the raw enzymes. Works great for me so far.
Answer: hi: i stopped dehydrating for couple months, but used it for the first time and seem to work ok. i bought is for doing buuter?
Answer: I've only had it for about a month. I'm not sure how long it would last. Hopefully it won't die on me any time soon.
Answer: I have only used it about 10 times, and I expect that it last much more...
Answer: I use mine a few times a week and it runs like a champ.
Answer: It is unfortunate that you encountered this situation. However, when an issue does arise, you can reach out to Presto Customer Service Department so that we can assist you. You can call (1-800-877-0441) or e-mail (contact1@gopresto.com) Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 CT. We are here to help.
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What's the difference between this model and the 06303?
Answer: I believe the 06303 has a manual control knob while this one has digital controls. I love it! Turn it to your preferred time and it turns off by itself when done.
Answer: Presto has 3 dehydrators available on the market. Below is a link that will take your directly to our current models.
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Do you have to use all the trays?
Answer: No, you only have to use alternate trays (one handled then a non-handled and so on) if you use more than one tray.
Answer: You do not have to use all the trays with the 06301 dehydrator. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact Presto Customer Service Department Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 CT by phone at 1-800-877-0441 or visit our website at www.gopresto.com. You may also e-mail (contact1@gopresto.com) We are here to help.
Answer: No. You can use as many or as few as you chose. I think the lid only fits on every other tray (they have to be seated correctly), but you can run the dehydrator with an empty tray if necessary.
Answer: You can use any number of plates, one or all!
Answer: No
Answer: No
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How long does it take to make beef jerky?
Answer: That all depends on the settings and your preference of moisture content and thickness. I believe the minimum recommended temperature for beef is 155 but this units goes as high as 165. It will take longer at 155 than it will at 165. It will take longer to dry thicker pieces than it will drying thinner pieces. Drying at a higher or lower temperature may affect the way the outside and inside dry. I personally use 8 racks at 160 for 4.5 to 6.5 hours. Experiment a little until you find what you like best.
Answer: Drying time in the 06301 dehydrator varies between 4-8 hours, depending on the thickness and moisture content of the meat. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact Presto Customer Service Department Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 CT by phone at 1-800-877-0441 or visit our website at www.gopresto.com. You may also e-mail (contact1@gopresto.com) We are here to help.
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is this better then the 06302 model?
Answer: I have never used the 06302 model. I chose this one because I can adjust the temperature and it came with the variety of drying racks.
Answer: Main difference is 6302 has only a dial thermostat opposed to the digital controls of the 6301. The controls of the 6301 include a timer/ auto shut-off which we find invaluable when your drying cycle ends in the wee hours of the morning. Spend the extra for the 6301 unless you don't mind shutting off the machine manually.
Answer: I'm not sure, it seems the same to me.... But the 01 has worked terrifically for me:)
Answer: Have not used it for it was purchased for someone else.
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how much surface area do the trays have?
Answer: The trays are aprox. 15" round with about a 2 1/2 " hole in the center.
Answer: These trays have a lot room where you lay your food its 11 1/2 wide and you get 6 trays. Its well worth the money, a little noisy but works great...Very happy with item for me it was a good choice.....
Answer: The trays for the 06301 dehydrator measures 14.5 inches in diameter. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact Presto Customer Service Department Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 CT by phone at 1-800-877-0441 or visit our website at www.gopresto.com. You may also e-mail (contact1@gopresto.com) We are here to help
Answer: Just about 1 square foot per tray.
Answer: about a square foot give or take a few inches
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How long has it lasted without any problems (mechanical or electrical)?
Answer: I have had mine almost a year now and use it several times a month. It works perfectly. I have had no problems with it at all. I would strongly recommend it to anyone.
Answer: I've used it for a couple of years now & it's still going strong. Have had no problems with it.
Answer: We bought it just over a month ago. There are no mechanical issues, as we only used it twice.
Answer: We only had it a couple months.....so far so good. Not much to go wrong, heater and a fan.
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Where is this made
Answer: The design, marketing, sale, and distribution of this product takes place in the U.S. The actual manufacturing is done in China. Quality Testing is done in both the U.S. and China.
Answer: China
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How many WATTS ?
Answer: on Amazon's comparison chart it says 750
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Can you dehydrate eggs enough to put in blender to make a ?
Answer: It takes a long time to dehydrate scrambled eggs. Try not to use a lot of butter or oil when cooking. Once theyre well dried, you may be able to grind the bits small enough for whatever youre going to do.
Answer: Presto Customer Service Department is available to address any customer concerns or questions. We can be reached Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 Central Time by phone (1-800-877-0441) or e-mail (contact1@gopresto.com).
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Does it, by chance, come with a 'recipe book'? for someone who is just getting into this and doesn't know how long to run it for certain foods?
Answer: It does come with a 'recipe book'. And the book is a great place to start. However, I have found that some of the times and temperatures suggested in the book were just not correct. For instance, the jerky dehydration time in the book is entirely too long. My jerky took much less time than the manual suggested. The same is true of herbs. I dried sage and it took much longer than the book suggested.
Answer: There is an instruction manual that comes with it, but there are many books written on dehydration and also you can always do an internet search and find most of what you are looking for. It really isn't that complicated to dehydrate.
Answer: The 06301 dehydrator comes with a user's manual. The manual also includes recipes and time tables for your convenience. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact Presto Customer Service Department Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 CT by phone at 1-800-877-0441 or visit our website at www.gopresto.com. You may also e-mail (contact1@gopresto.com) We are here to help.
Answer: It comes with a pamphlet that has general guidelines.
Answer: Yes, it gives times and temps for lots of fruits, veggies and herbs.
Answer: Yes!
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i want this to make beet and zuchinni chips. how does it dry veggies? well?
Answer: it does a great job, and even comes with mesh trays for sticky or small items. The manual recommends you blanch certain veggies first for a few seconds in boiling water so they retain their color. I've done chili peppers, banana chips, homemade raisins, dried strawberry chips, dried mango chips, beef jerky, and applesauce fruit rolls so far since I bought it. No complaints - great results for the price, and I love the timer feature. It is best to slice the veggies very thin for best results and to cut down on drying time.
Answer: It's worked very well for us. We have not done beets but we have done zuchinni, Kale, carrots... I think you could do just about anything.
Answer: Food with a lot of water content, like veggies, do take a lot longer to dehydrate. However, I think you will be pleased with this dehydrator for any type of foods.
Answer: yes I have dried zucchini chips. For best results, cut them as thin as possible.
Answer: For questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact Presto Customer Service Department. We are available Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 Central Time at 1-800-877-0441 or contact1@gopresto.com
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Are the plastics bpa and phtalate free?
Answer: I called the customer service number today and found out that this is now BPA free. Models made prior to the 43rd week of 2015 had small amounts of bpa covering the indicator light and on/in a piece inside the unit.
Answer: Presto Customer Service Department is available to address any customer concerns or questions. We can be reached Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 Central Time by phone (1-800-877-0441) or e-mail (contact1@gopresto.com).
Answer: No its located in the base
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Does it really come with two fruit roll sheets and two nonstick mesh trays ?
Answer: Hey Allie, yes the dehydrtor comes with two roll sheets and two mesh trays.
Answer: Yes and for the money it is excellent.
Answer: Yes
Answer: Yes
Answer: Yes it does
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How deep are the trays?
Answer: From the tray to the top edge the trays measure about a half inch. For questions or concerns, please reach out to Presto Customer Service Department Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 Central Time by phone (1-800-877-0441) or e-mail (contact1@gopresto.com). We are here to help.
Answer: The food side is about 3/4 of an inch. Total height of the trays is about 3 inches. I hope this helps.
Answer: Two inches in height. The racks approximately in the middle. So the Bob trace would have about 2 inches of the top tray has less because of the lid. These are exactly like that trays that come machine. It said you can use up to 12 trays. Don't have quite that many but I have quite a few and they dry all the way up.
Answer: About 3" but I could be wrong! I do
Answer: One half inch
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Did anyone take out the extended insurance, and are glad that they did - any longer term reliability issues?
Answer: No problems so far. I have had the dehydrator for a couple months and it has worked flawlessly every time. It seems to be a well built machine.
Answer: So did you buy the extra protection? I'm just wondering if the manufacturer's warranty makes the Amazon protection plan useless?
Answer: The motor on mine stopped working after the return period, but that seems to be a one-off with this model.
Answer: Absolutely no problems at all. Solid product
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Anyone notice this product contain chemical which casuse cancer and birth defective?
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Answer: Hmmm. I don't remember seeing a warning but have used it and LOVE it. It is probably something that is found in minuscule amounts in the dehydrator and has been linked to cancer in mice when consumed in HUGE amounts. I would not worry. Enjoy the product.
Answer: Please identify which chemicals you are referring to. Thanks.
Answer: It's made of plastic so I would say of course it does!
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Do you like thihs for drying herbs??
Answer: I didn't do a lot of herb drying but what I did it did fairly well, my only thing is as with any dehydrator is that once it gets close to dry and gets crunchy it can break up and fall through the drying racks, but it's easy to clean up the little bits as they just fall down to the bottom.
Answer: It works well for that but expect it to take a while longer than it tells you in the directions.
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What is the wattage?
Answer: The 06301 dehydrator operates at 750 watts. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact Presto Customer Service Department Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 CT by phone at 1-800-877-0441 or visit our website at www.gopresto.com. You may also e-mail (contact1@gopresto.com) We are here to help.
Answer: 750 watts
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It says "two nonstick mesh screens trays and cover are dishwasher safe" Does it mean that it comes with 2 or just letting us know?
Answer: The dehydrator does come with 2 nonstick mesh trays and I have put them in the dishwasher and they came out fine. Hope this helps.
Answer: There should be a period after screens. Should read: "Includes six drying trays (expands up to 12 trays), two fruit roll sheets, two nonstick mesh screens. Trays and cover are dishwasher safe."
Answer: It comes with two. I never put any plastic items in the dishwasher though.
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Does heating element stays on all the time or does it shut off and turn on like an electric oven as needed?
Answer: The heating element on the 06301 dehydrator stays at a constant temperature throughout the dehydrating process. If there are any questions, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 Central Time at 1-800-877-0441 or contact1@gopresto.com.
Answer: The heating element definitely cycles on and off. About 50w while off and 700w when on. Duty cycle will depend on temperature setting, ambient air temperature, etc. Right now drying some lemon slices on 12 trays at 130F in a 65 degree room and it is about 10 seconds on, 10 seconds off.
Answer: Much like an oven it turns on and off
Answer: I really do not know, but since you set the temperature, I would think it would have to go on and off to maintain that temp. Hope that helps. I use mine 3 times a week to make chicken jerky for dog treats. I love it.
Answer: I've found that it does stay on.
Answer: It is thermostatically controlled so I would think the element has to go on and off to keep constant temperature.
Answer: There is a timer on it.
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How many seasoning packets does it come with?
Answer: There are 2 packets of seasoning (and cure) included with the 06301 dehydrator. If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to place an order for more seasoning, do not hesitate to contact Presto Customer Service Department Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 CT by phone at 1-800-877-0441 or visit our website at www.gopresto.com. You may also e-mail (contact1@gopresto.com) We are here to help.
Answer: It comes with 2 packets of jerky seasoning and 2 packets of jerkey cure. So technically 2 sets for seasoning.
Answer: I think three? maybe four. not a lot, but i've only used one so far. i recommend looking up different recipes and finding something that you like yourself. its way more fun that way.
Answer: 2 packs of jerky spice.
Answer: Four
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how actually noise is it? like the microwave hood fan running on low or quieter?
Answer: Probably little quieter more like a room fan on medium, we put ours on table just outside backdoor deck. We are enjoying drying a lot of different fruit this summer. Hope this helps!
Answer: Just like a really good hood fan.
Answer: It is actually a little louder than expected but I think you described it perfectly. It is about the microwave hood on about medium. But not too bad. It won't keep you up over night or be bothersome throughout the day if you leave it running and want to have a conversation in the same room.
Answer: No, I would say a Microwave describes the audio levels perfectly. If it stays working.
Answer: Very noisy
Answer: In a small room it sounds like a fan. Otherwise the noise is similar to a running dryer - by it's loudness. Microwave is less noisy. I left it on during the day and went to work - worked perfectly. Haven't left it on overnight, but not because of noise, rather convenience.
Answer: It sounds like a normal fan running on low, it's a little louder than i thought it would be. However it works really great!!!!
Answer: It is like the hood fan running. I do wish it were quieter but, it is like white noise. Hope that helps.
Answer: Its fairly noisy...About like fan on hood range on high, or a little noisier.
Answer: Good question. My oven fan is pretty loud even on low and the dehydrator isn't that loud but you can hear it. I would say it is as loud as a box fan on medium. If you are in another room, you can hear it but to me it isn't a nuisance. Hope this helps. :)
Answer: It is comparable to my hood vent on low. Maybe a bit quieter, depending on the hood.
Answer: You would not want to try to sleep or watch TV with it running in the same room with you. Maureen's answer is very accurate.
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can you dehydrate raw cashews? how long to soak, getting conflicting times, and how long to dehydrate?
Answer: Short answer: No. They need 200-250F.
Answer: Can you even get raw cashews? I've never seen them at least not actual raw ones, I've seen them called raw but they were actually steamed. I've seen on TV shows that raw cashews contain a toxic chemical on them (similar to what's in poison ivy) this is why you never see cashews sold in the shell.
Answer: i do not know. I've only dried apples, nectarines, and peaches, never cashews.
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In addition to the "fan noise" (which I don't mind), this dehydrator makes a constant humming sound. Is this normal to the machine?
Answer: Right now this dehydrator is back in storage.
Answer: Yes, this is the normal sound. I used it, and i like it.
Answer: Presto Customer Service Department is available to address any customer concerns or questions. We can be reached Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 Central Time by phone (1-800-877-0441) or e-mail (contact1@gopresto.com).
Answer: Yes that is normal
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In addition to the "fan noise" others have mentioned, my dehydrator makes a constant humming sound. Is this normal to the machine?
Answer: mine has only fan noise, which is not bad.
Answer: Presto Customer Service Department is available to address any customer concerns or questions. We can be reached Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 Central Time by phone (1-800-877-0441) or e-mail (contact1@gopresto.com).
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Can this unit be used to dehydrate soaked nuts and seeds?
Answer: You can use the trays you make the fruit leathers to dry stuff like that. I just dried all my sunflower seeds i grew this summer dried them fast too
Answer: It comes with 2 mesh screens. It would work for nuts, berries and such, but seeds are probably too small.
Answer: Yes, actually I used recently to dry some garlic tubers that were ewashed, put it on 95° for about two hours.
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Can this drying seafood
Answer: The booklet of directions for use that came with this machine does not mention how to dry seafood. It only tells you how to dehydrate fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices and how to make jerky from meat strips. You could contact the manufacturer at www.GoPresto.com and ask them.
Answer: Yes it is possible to dehydrate seafood especially fish.
Answer: Presto Customer Service Department is available to address any customer concerns or questions. We can be reached Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 Central Time by phone (1-800-877-0441) or e-mail (contact1@gopresto.com).
Answer: Amazon carries a number of dehydrator cookbooks, OR you could try You-Tube. Ask for "how to dehydrate..." and you'll more answers than you can write down!!
Answer: Yes
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Can I dry vegetables like spinach kale greens ginger beets etc to grind and reconstitute for juice?
Answer: You can dehydrate almost anything. I have not tried to reconstitute and then make juice with anything I dehydrated though. Just not sure as to the quality of juice it may make.
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can i use this for potato's to make chips
Answer: I haven't tried potatoes because I think oil is the key to making great potato chips. So I couldn't tell you for sure, but I did make apple chips and they were pretty tasty. My only mistake was slicing them too thin. They shriveled into almost nothing.
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if using multiple trays, which ones dry faster, top or bottom?
Answer: I believe that the ones nearest the bottom dry faster but I am not 100% sure on that. I use the timer and check at the least time and everything I have done so far as come out great.
Answer: They seem to all dry at the same rate. I only dry kale in it, though.
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Answer: I have only been doing pineapple slices.. I haven't seen much difference .. Pretty even...
Q:
Does it work well if you add extra trays beyond the 6 that come with the product? How many trays have you been able to effectively add?
Answer: I bought 4 extra trays and regularly use 10 with no problem. Halfway through the drying cycle, I rotate the trays (moving the top trays to the bottom) to even out the drying time, as the top trays do take a bit longer since the heat source comes from below. LOVE THIS DEHYDRATOR. (Note: My original one stopped working after 11-1/2 months and Presto shipped me a brand-new one right away. And they didn't ask me to ship them the old one, as some companies do; they simply asked me to email a photo of the old one with the cord cut off.)
Answer: According to the packaging and instructions your can use up to 12 trays total. I have used mine 3 days and just ordered 6 trays to maximize capacity (I backpack a lot and intend to make my own "just add water" trail meals). I have used all 6 trays and found they dried evenly enough that I believe additional will be fine.
Answer: Up to 12 trays may be used in the 06301 dehydrator. If there are any questions, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 Central Time at 1-800-877-0441 or contact1@gopresto.com.
Answer: I've used all 6 trays before. The top 2 take a tad bit longer, but not much. But I haven't used any more then 6.
Answer: Are you kidding? The machine work less than two minutes after I assembled it by instruction and set the timer and temp control. I had to send it back as I could not get to do anything after that. What a piece of crap.
Answer: Have not used extra trays
Answer: I have not used extra trays
Answer: I haven't added any additional trays.
Q:
how many watts does it take to run it?
Answer: The 06301 dehydrator operates on 750 watts. For questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact Presto Customer Service Department. We are available Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 Central Time at 1-800-877-0441 or contact1@gopresto.com
Answer: 750 watts 120 volts
Answer: It says 750 watts on the bottom.
Answer: 750 watts
Answer: 750 watts.
Answer: You are very welcome. I love mine and bought two sets of extra trays. I buy the huge pkgs. of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. I use my meat slicer that I bought from amazon and then put it in the dehydrator @160° for 8 hours. Then I have chicken jerky treats for my dogs. Much cheaper than the chicken jerky treats sold in the pet stores and healthier. They will keep a long time in the refrigerator in a zip lock bag.
Q:
How well does it hold it's temperature at 90 degrees?
Answer: I have never used it at 90 deg. Only 135.
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Q:
fruit leather sheet what is it?
Answer: It's a solid plastic sheet that is laid on top of the tray so that you can pour a pureed fruit on top of it to make fruit roll ups.
Answer: It is used to make snacks like fruit roll up or other such things like that
Answer: It is used to make snacks like fruit roll up or other such things like that
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Q:
Can i using just fan for dry my meat ?
Answer: Would depend on your climate but I suspect that you might want to dehydrate the meat faster then that so as not to risk spoilage.
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Answer: YES
Q:
Do people who dehydrate food often find they need an on/off switch?
Answer: I am a novice (been doing this 3 days), but I purposely chose a model with a timer to shut off. It has already been most valuable. I was dehydrating a pasta sauce, and saw recommendations to check it after about 10 hrs and turn it over when it is solid enough. At 10 hrs it was not ready, but was a couple hrs later, when I was ready to go to bed. So I turned it over, set the timer for a few hours, went to bed and my dehydrated sauce was ready to package this morning.
Answer: The most important item is a timer that switches the unit off. An on/off switch is a good idea to stop the process when the food is sufficiently dried. But you can always unplug the machine.
Answer: The answer to this question is based on personal preference. I have two dehydrators and one has an on/off switch the other does not. I find it makes no difference because I unplug both anyway. Neither one of my dyhydrators has a timer. Again a timer is also personal preference. I am fine with no timer since my dog acts as the timer and seems to know when his treats are done.
Answer: Mine Has a stop/start button, and yes you will need to stop it if you're food gets done before the timer shuts it off
Answer: its better that it has a timer to shut it off automatically
Answer: So far I haven't. I set the time and it shuts off automatically. Works great.
Answer: yes but with the timer function of the Presto you essentially have that.
Q:
Tried to dry sweet potatoes for dog jerky. 13 hrs later, still not done. I cut into about 1/4 inch slices and steamed as recommended. Suggestions?
Answer: I dehydrate 1/4 inch slices of sweet potato for dog treats by first blanching for 5 minutes followed by an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. My dehydrator is a cheap model without thermostat or timer and they are usually done in about 10 hours depending on the consistency of my slices.
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Answer: When we have had foods that didn't dry in the allotted time, we just raised the heat and did a few hrs. more at a time, checking to see how it was doing. Maybe drying the potatoes with towels before putting them on the racks could have helped.
Answer: Hi there...I found that the temperature inside was lower than what the reading said. I used my husbands temperature gun and it showed it was off by about 10 degrees. So I turned it up abit and that worked. Hope this helps you..good luck!
Q:
Does it shut off automatically with the timer?
Answer: The 06301 dehydrator will automatically shut off when the timer reaches 00:00. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact Presto Customer Service Department Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 CT by phone at 1-800-877-0441 or visit our website at www.gopresto.com. You may also e-mail (contact1@gopresto.com) We are here to help.
Answer: Yes it will turn off with the timer, until the unit breaks... Which it will.
Answer: Yes, it does shut off and the green light just flashes.
Answer: Yes
Answer: Yes, I believe so.
Q:
The sound of the fan-blown air is tolerably low, but the high-pitched whine that goes in and out is not. Does this go away?
Answer: I don't recall ever hearing a high pitched whine ... my hearing is bad, but no one in the house that's here when I dehydrate has said anything about a whine. I use my unit 4-5-6 times a month. Could it be a problem with your unit?
Answer: I have not heard a high pitched whine. I use my dehydrator 3 to 4 times a week. I make chicken jerky treats for my dogs.
Answer: I have used mine about a half dozen times and cant say I've heard any high pitched whine.
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Answer: I didn't notice the sound you are referring to - I wonder if this is a problem with this unit.
Q:
What is the effictive height of each individual tray ? Im concern it may be too shallow to hold thick slices of fruits or cherry tomatoes
Answer: They suggest slices no more than 1/4 to 3/8 inches depending on type of fruit or veggie. I measured the clearance height between trays to be approximately 3/4 inches. I hope this helps.
Answer: There is about 1 inch of space between stacked trays. I personnally have dried halved cherry tomatoes & thick slices of apple & regular tomato.
Answer: I used for figs. The space between trays are a little smaller than bigger figs, I pushed the tray down to make the bigger figs flat a little. That's fine.
Answer: the height is approximately 1" between trays.
Answer: About 2 inches. Am guessing as not home for awhile, does it not say in specs?
Answer: A good inch.
Product reviews of Presto 06301 Dehydro Digital Electric Food Dehydrator
Greystoke : Well Done Mr. Engineer!
This dehydrator's performance is outstanding as far as the ability to dehydrate food. The timer and thermostat make it possible to match the drying time and temperature to the product being dried to a fine degree of suitability for each product.
Why four stars instead of five? simply put, decibels. It is noisy enough that i, with two hearing aids not in my ears can hear it from the other end of the house. (56')
However, I didn't buy this to not hear it, I bought it to dry fruits and veggies and it does that exceedingly well. Figs dried to perfection in 22 hours at 140, tomatoes dried perfectly in 12 hours at 135, zucchini at 135 in 12 hours.
Plus, the ability to buy more racks and double the drying space is a wonderful bonus.
Next try will be plum and fig fruit rolls (separately) and I'm excited to find out how well that works.
This unit beats my old dehydrator to the nth degree, it seems that having the hot air come up around the edge of the racks and part of it being sucked back down the middle is the key to the efficacy of the engineering. Well Done Mr. Engineer!
Why four stars instead of five? simply put, decibels. It is noisy enough that i, with two hearing aids not in my ears can hear it from the other end of the house. (56')
However, I didn't buy this to not hear it, I bought it to dry fruits and veggies and it does that exceedingly well. Figs dried to perfection in 22 hours at 140, tomatoes dried perfectly in 12 hours at 135, zucchini at 135 in 12 hours.
Plus, the ability to buy more racks and double the drying space is a wonderful bonus.
Next try will be plum and fig fruit rolls (separately) and I'm excited to find out how well that works.
This unit beats my old dehydrator to the nth degree, it seems that having the hot air come up around the edge of the racks and part of it being sucked back down the middle is the key to the efficacy of the engineering. Well Done Mr. Engineer!
Lowern Keirn : Five Paw approval
The unit is well made and works perfectly. The fan is a little noisy but it drys in half the time of our old unit. The unit was shipped with only one fruit roll up tray. I called customer service and they shipped a new set of two trays no charge. A class operation!
I use the tray in the bottom to catch any drippings making cleanup so easy. Just put it in the dish washer.
We use the dehydrator to make natural chicken jerky for our 60 pound female Standard Poodle. She gives it a 5 paw approval. When I get the unit out she starts wagging her tail in hyper speed.
Update, 4 days after calling the vendor customer service 2 new trays were delivered to our door. This is an example of world class customer service.
I use the tray in the bottom to catch any drippings making cleanup so easy. Just put it in the dish washer.
We use the dehydrator to make natural chicken jerky for our 60 pound female Standard Poodle. She gives it a 5 paw approval. When I get the unit out she starts wagging her tail in hyper speed.
Update, 4 days after calling the vendor customer service 2 new trays were delivered to our door. This is an example of world class customer service.
Joel Miller : Doesn't work as directed or promised
I bought this item because it was recommended in an online article and it was inexpensive. Its extremely disappointing. Doesn't work as promised and takes 4 times the time the instruction manual suggests even to dry simple tings like basil leaves. It's extremely inefficient. Probably would fail with meat (it promises you can make jerky, dried fish, etc.) I would return it, but I've used it already. Lesson relearned: you get what you pay for.
Amazon Customer : Highly recommend!
I love that it comes with the extra trays for making fruit rolls and such! I did not know that it came with those! A trick I figured out is to put the solid plastic fruit tray at the bottom of the dehydrator underneath all the racks while you are dehydrating your food so that it collects all the crumbs/ drippings and you can pull out all the trays and put them in the dishwasher when you’re done and not have to wipe down the actual dehydrator after. Keeps it clean! I love that you can set the temperature and time for dehydrating! Now I can put my foods in to dehydrate before I go to bed or work and not have to worry about if they dry out too much! Other dehydrators require you to manually turn them on or off and you can risk over drying your foods if you don’t pay attention!
Renee R. Larsen : it Broke down the 2nd time I used it. ...
it Broke down the 2nd time I used it. Called the Company and they had me send it in to have it checked out. got it back and the first time using it after they "reparied" it broke. I would not buy this product again. now I have a huge paper weight.
Busy Buyer : Big, but quality.
Works well. I made jerky with it for my significant other and some treats for my dog, and I tried the jerky. I usually hate jerky, but I loved this.
Machine itself works well, lots of options to customize the setting. I can see using it this harvest season to dry seeds for saving, spices and herbs, and vegetables. I will also dry liquids using the fruit puree tray, so that I can make seasoning powders and preserve foods. I have also successfully washed the trays in the dishwasher.
My only quibble is that especially for an apartment dweller, the unit is larger than expected, and a bit of a pain to take out and set up if you only want to dry a small amount of something. Also rather loud, so can be distracting in a small space. I wish it came in a model with a much smaller diameter (a "mini"), but with multiple trays so that you can still add on and dry a large amount of items. As it is, it takes up about the entirety of one section of kitchen counter (i.e. the size of one drawer/door width). Though, if you expect to use this for large batches at a time, the size will likely be an advantage. Overall, a good value with a lot of trays and options that will essentially cover everything you will likely need.
Machine itself works well, lots of options to customize the setting. I can see using it this harvest season to dry seeds for saving, spices and herbs, and vegetables. I will also dry liquids using the fruit puree tray, so that I can make seasoning powders and preserve foods. I have also successfully washed the trays in the dishwasher.
My only quibble is that especially for an apartment dweller, the unit is larger than expected, and a bit of a pain to take out and set up if you only want to dry a small amount of something. Also rather loud, so can be distracting in a small space. I wish it came in a model with a much smaller diameter (a "mini"), but with multiple trays so that you can still add on and dry a large amount of items. As it is, it takes up about the entirety of one section of kitchen counter (i.e. the size of one drawer/door width). Though, if you expect to use this for large batches at a time, the size will likely be an advantage. Overall, a good value with a lot of trays and options that will essentially cover everything you will likely need.
Jobi1boloney : Awesome,
I bought a Cosori first for about $175.00 to Dehydrate food for our current global situation. I then bought the Presto for $62.00 as I wanted to dehydrate more. This one is much better than the Cosori and dehydrates much faster and seems to do a much more efficient job of dryring fruit and vegetables evenly. I had never used a dehydrator before, but this one is easy as it has it printed on the cover what temperatures to dry at. I usually do it for about 10 hours but check it as I go. I am thinking to buy another one as it is so awesome and was easy to use. I made a good choice with buying this and have been very happy. I run it almost continuously day and night.
PunkieBee : but I will tell you I simply love the ease of the beautiful little machine
My trusty dehydrator of almost 30 years finally gave up and after reading all the reviews and researching I decided in this. My review is not going to be as eloquent and fact-filled as some, which you should read for those facts...but I will tell you I simply love the ease of the beautiful little machine! I do a lot of dehydration of my garden bounty and cannot keep my husband stocked with enough banana chips! I honestly would have given up my old one long before now had I known how fantastic this was! I like having the ability to choose time and moisture.
Ddaeng : Loud and obnoxious but does what I need it to do!
Oh I love this.
Pro:
Works so good for drying my tomatoes, sun-drying has become so much easier for me
I slice them thin, I put a few drops of olive oil on them and season them with basil, they are amazing.
Works amazing for apples!
I also used it to dry corn to grind to make my own corn meal.
It takes about the amount of time the booklet says.
I under dry my red apples if I am going to eat them that day, leaving them a bit mushier and not so crisp.
But I usually dry granny smiths for my daughter, its a good way to get them to eat fruit!
I have used it 3 times.
Con: It's loud and I am not the kind of person who trusts appliances to be left on all night so I have to use it in the day time, after about 5 hours I want to stop it all and turn it off!!
Because I have pets I can't just put it in another random room, so I leave it in my kitchen which is next to the family room which I spend most my time in.
I had asked and read reviews saying it was quiet. But it is not. Only if you have a hearing problem could this be considered quiet,
I had forgot it was on and thought my neighbor was mowing his lawn or blowing his drive off.
It is loud. Maybe not louder than other food dryers, but this is the first one I have ever owned, So I would not know.
Drives me crazy :P
Other than that, it's working out for me.
Pro:
Works so good for drying my tomatoes, sun-drying has become so much easier for me
I slice them thin, I put a few drops of olive oil on them and season them with basil, they are amazing.
Works amazing for apples!
I also used it to dry corn to grind to make my own corn meal.
It takes about the amount of time the booklet says.
I under dry my red apples if I am going to eat them that day, leaving them a bit mushier and not so crisp.
But I usually dry granny smiths for my daughter, its a good way to get them to eat fruit!
I have used it 3 times.
Con: It's loud and I am not the kind of person who trusts appliances to be left on all night so I have to use it in the day time, after about 5 hours I want to stop it all and turn it off!!
Because I have pets I can't just put it in another random room, so I leave it in my kitchen which is next to the family room which I spend most my time in.
I had asked and read reviews saying it was quiet. But it is not. Only if you have a hearing problem could this be considered quiet,
I had forgot it was on and thought my neighbor was mowing his lawn or blowing his drive off.
It is loud. Maybe not louder than other food dryers, but this is the first one I have ever owned, So I would not know.
Drives me crazy :P
Other than that, it's working out for me.
Calinan : To loud to keep
I was so looking forward to receiving this as I had already purchased some tomatoes to dry and was ready for some homemade jerky. The unit was easy to set up and I liked the way that it would be compact for storage. Unfortunately from the first minute I turned it on I could not believe how loud it was. I tried to have a conversation with my husband and even he wondered what machine was making all of the noise.
I immediately packed it back up and returned it and never got to make my dried tomatoes..... sigh.... Back to square one-
I immediately packed it back up and returned it and never got to make my dried tomatoes..... sigh.... Back to square one-
The short guy with big feet : Does the job, but uneven heat and air movement require monitoring progress
Used this all summer to make sun-dried tomatoes. I did find that pieces near the out side edge dried out more quickly, and that the pieces near the center were more likely to get scorched even at 125 degree setting. I'm guessing that the heat is highest in the center, but the air movement is highest along the outside edge. It meant monitoring progress every 2 or 3 hours to remove those that had reached proper dryness, and moving the remaining pieces around so that the ones near the center ring would not scorch.
Slow-N- Low : HUGE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!!!!!!
This is truly an awesome machine!!!! @ 750w you definitely get a big bang for your $$$. The unit is 14 3/4in. round and just shy of 12in. tall when using all 6 trays. These dimensions may not seem very big but when it's sitting on your counter-top you'll see that the unit has plenty of space to jam-pack your dehydrateables into. The 7 1/4 in. you see in the product detail is the storage height. If you haven't read it already, the unit also comes with 2 fruit roll trays, two mesh trays and 4 packets of jerk marinade (2 spicy and 2 regular flavor). I had initially ordered 2 of the Food Dehydrator Machine by Wintergreen and sent them back as soon as I saw the wattage on the electrical cord. The seller (Vibrant Kitchen) doesn't post the wattage (only 230w, very low) and it doesn't come with any extras like this one. Horrible advertising on it and it's really small for the $60. The Presto 06301 Dehydro Digital Electric Food Dehydrator is a true workhorse at a whopping 750w for only $55!!!! A bit of advise: Purchase the No-Hassle insurance, it's only $9 for 4 years. BIG THUMBS UP!!!!!
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S. Moss : Works well. Stores compactly.
Works like a champ. It took a little reading to figure out how to set up the trays, but after that it hummed along. The timing described in the instructions was spot on. Much easier to clean than other dehydrators I have owned. The way the trays nest when you are storing the dehydrator makes it more compact, and it doesn't take up a lot of space. Good value.
kyrv : Great cost efficient jerky dehydrator.
Freaking love this thing. Lowest cost dehydrator that goes above 165 F. For those who don’t know the FDA recommends you dehydrate jerky at 160 F or above to ensure the safety of the meat. You can do it at lower temperatures but at a higher risk of having contamination.
Cleaning is generally a breeze, machine washable racks. Noise level is what you would amount to that of a space heater. Enough to notice but not really so bothersome unless you are really sensitive.
Cleaning is generally a breeze, machine washable racks. Noise level is what you would amount to that of a space heater. Enough to notice but not really so bothersome unless you are really sensitive.
Kara M : Yes. Yes. Yes
I read ALL the reviews for ALL of the dehydrators out there and I’m SO glad I picked this one, I’m obsessed, I’ve already used it for so much and I look forward to what’s next! Also I’m 32 and lemme tell ya this ain’t your mammas dehydrator okay- WOW these have come a long way in terms of design and convenience. Easy to use, easy to clean and straight forward instructions. 5 out of 5.
moosedreams : I am quite pleased with this food dehydrator - although I have only ...
I am quite pleased with this food dehydrator - although I have only used it once so far. Haven't had it long. It is very well made and the motor is not unduly loud. I dried blueberries in it for my first endeavor, and it did a good job. The trays are well made, and it comes with small screens for smaller items (like blueberries) and a couple of fruit leather sheets. The trays nest nicely to reduce storage space. Time will tell whether or not it will hold up, but I have found that the higher priced small appliances rarely exceed the abilities of the less expensive ones. I am hoping it will be true with this dehydrator. I only gave it a four as I have not really put it through its paces, plan on making venison jerky next.
Andy Arild : Seriously not impressed unless Presto makes it right
UPDATE 10/13/2016**** Presto is replacing my dehydrator at no cost AND reimbursing me for the $20 for the USDA Choice London Broil I lost when the unit I originally purchased failed. They asked for a receipt for the meat, which I had already discarded when I updated my personal accounting, but issued a check even though I didn't have one. Julie at gopresto.com was super helpful, efficient in her responses and really treated me well. This update is as much about Presto customer service as about the fact I actually liked the product before it broke.
Original 1 star review:
I purchased this product brand new on July 23rd 2016. I used it twice in August and once in September. It worked excellent and I made some REALLY GOOD beef jerky (had some hunters request some for a short trip). I went to use it today, October 8th, to make another batch of beef jerky (the only thing I make and the sole reason I purchased it) and it will not heat up. I am out about $20 in meat as a result.
I have created an account with gopresto.com and sent in a message and will follow up during their support hours on Monday the 10th (weekdays only from 8am-4pm Central time - kind of limited availability since I do all of my dehydrating on the weekend, like tonight, a Saturday). If Presto takes care of me then I will update the review. But honestly, I am really hacked about this.
Original 1 star review:
I purchased this product brand new on July 23rd 2016. I used it twice in August and once in September. It worked excellent and I made some REALLY GOOD beef jerky (had some hunters request some for a short trip). I went to use it today, October 8th, to make another batch of beef jerky (the only thing I make and the sole reason I purchased it) and it will not heat up. I am out about $20 in meat as a result.
I have created an account with gopresto.com and sent in a message and will follow up during their support hours on Monday the 10th (weekdays only from 8am-4pm Central time - kind of limited availability since I do all of my dehydrating on the weekend, like tonight, a Saturday). If Presto takes care of me then I will update the review. But honestly, I am really hacked about this.
KcKerry : Great product. Dried apples are great.
This arrived quickly and worked great on my first dried apples. I bought suggested fruit roll and small item extras.. It comes with a few of these, so not needed to add extras, unless you want to do all trays for rollups.
It is pretty loud, and heats up a room. Sort of like small forced air heater.
I sliced apples with peeler/slicer/core device (available at amazon for under $20).
Set at 135 degrees for 5.5 hours was about perfect. I did lemon juice bath. I sprinkled cinnamon sugar on some and they were great.
Can't wait to make jerky.
I measured kilowatts used and it was just under 9. So depending what you pay per kilowatt, it costs around $1 to dry small bag of apples slices.
It is pretty loud, and heats up a room. Sort of like small forced air heater.
I sliced apples with peeler/slicer/core device (available at amazon for under $20).
Set at 135 degrees for 5.5 hours was about perfect. I did lemon juice bath. I sprinkled cinnamon sugar on some and they were great.
Can't wait to make jerky.
I measured kilowatts used and it was just under 9. So depending what you pay per kilowatt, it costs around $1 to dry small bag of apples slices.
D. Moore : I bought this to make banana chips and then learned ...
I bought this to make banana chips and then learned that banana chips are generally not dehydrated in this fashion.. This will really only make chewy dehydrated products, not crisp fruits. Oh well, I'll use it to make fruit leather and other chewy things.
Joel Miller : Doesn't work as directed or promised
I bought this item because it was recommended in an online article and it was inexpensive. Its extremely disappointing. Doesn't work as promised and takes 4 times the time the instruction manual suggests even to dry simple tings like basil leaves. It's extremely inefficient. Probably would fail with meat (it promises you can make jerky, dried fish, etc.) I would return it, but I've used it already. Lesson relearned: you get what you pay for.
D : A little noisy, but a great dehydrator
Have done strawberries, bananas, beef jerky, pears, apples.... they all turned out really delicious. 135 degrees is perfect for fruit at about 6 to 6.5 hours depending on fruit.
What's that smell? : Beware the slippery slope.
This item will not save you money unless you already buy perilous amounts of beef jerky. On the contrary, you will be spending ever-increasing amounts on all sorts of obscure meats (can I jerky ostrich? Rabbit? Gator?) as well as the more familiar ones to sate your cravings. You'll be having jerky for breakfast, since the meat you hastily dumped into the dehydrator before bed is ready. Your significant other will give you funny looks as you jump out of bed to gobble it down pre-coffee. You will suspect said significant other of having stolen the Ziploc bag of dehydrated chicken giblets you made for the dog but had to try a piece of. You later find giblet crumbs on your side of the bed and make a mental note to buy some pre-marinated beef to jerky up as an apology to your significant other, knowing in your heart of hearts that it won't last that long. You dream of jerky. You are no longer consuming jerky; it is consuming you.
Busy Buyer : Big, but quality.
Works well. I made jerky with it for my significant other and some treats for my dog, and I tried the jerky. I usually hate jerky, but I loved this.
Machine itself works well, lots of options to customize the setting. I can see using it this harvest season to dry seeds for saving, spices and herbs, and vegetables. I will also dry liquids using the fruit puree tray, so that I can make seasoning powders and preserve foods. I have also successfully washed the trays in the dishwasher.
My only quibble is that especially for an apartment dweller, the unit is larger than expected, and a bit of a pain to take out and set up if you only want to dry a small amount of something. Also rather loud, so can be distracting in a small space. I wish it came in a model with a much smaller diameter (a "mini"), but with multiple trays so that you can still add on and dry a large amount of items. As it is, it takes up about the entirety of one section of kitchen counter (i.e. the size of one drawer/door width). Though, if you expect to use this for large batches at a time, the size will likely be an advantage. Overall, a good value with a lot of trays and options that will essentially cover everything you will likely need.
Machine itself works well, lots of options to customize the setting. I can see using it this harvest season to dry seeds for saving, spices and herbs, and vegetables. I will also dry liquids using the fruit puree tray, so that I can make seasoning powders and preserve foods. I have also successfully washed the trays in the dishwasher.
My only quibble is that especially for an apartment dweller, the unit is larger than expected, and a bit of a pain to take out and set up if you only want to dry a small amount of something. Also rather loud, so can be distracting in a small space. I wish it came in a model with a much smaller diameter (a "mini"), but with multiple trays so that you can still add on and dry a large amount of items. As it is, it takes up about the entirety of one section of kitchen counter (i.e. the size of one drawer/door width). Though, if you expect to use this for large batches at a time, the size will likely be an advantage. Overall, a good value with a lot of trays and options that will essentially cover everything you will likely need.
Stacey Waggoner : Love being able to control time and temperature
I like the fact you can set the temperature and time. It does not distribute heat as well as expected. It is compact for storage and a great size. The directions are not quite on the time/temperature to dehydrate things, add higher temperature than what is recommended. I tried apples, bananas and sweet potatoes....none of them turned out as expected so that was money wasted.
moosedreams : I am quite pleased with this food dehydrator - although I have only ...
I am quite pleased with this food dehydrator - although I have only used it once so far. Haven't had it long. It is very well made and the motor is not unduly loud. I dried blueberries in it for my first endeavor, and it did a good job. The trays are well made, and it comes with small screens for smaller items (like blueberries) and a couple of fruit leather sheets. The trays nest nicely to reduce storage space. Time will tell whether or not it will hold up, but I have found that the higher priced small appliances rarely exceed the abilities of the less expensive ones. I am hoping it will be true with this dehydrator. I only gave it a four as I have not really put it through its paces, plan on making venison jerky next.
Dale V Hawley : When you really need something dry
I have a "non standard" use for this item in that I use it to speed up the drying and more importantly the cure time for acrylic paints on plastic models. I started out with the non-timer, one temperature model which I found at a yard sale but once I started working with PLA I realized I needed more temperature control to avoid melting or deforming the plastic. This unit gives you a good range of time and temperatures to use and the thermostat is pretty accurate so I get fantastic drying results. I can only imagine it would also work very well for its' intended purpose of food dehydration as well.
Calinan : To loud to keep
I was so looking forward to receiving this as I had already purchased some tomatoes to dry and was ready for some homemade jerky. The unit was easy to set up and I liked the way that it would be compact for storage. Unfortunately from the first minute I turned it on I could not believe how loud it was. I tried to have a conversation with my husband and even he wondered what machine was making all of the noise.
I immediately packed it back up and returned it and never got to make my dried tomatoes..... sigh.... Back to square one-
I immediately packed it back up and returned it and never got to make my dried tomatoes..... sigh.... Back to square one-
Cheryl Cabana : Dried Mangos
I made dried mangoes and ate the whole lot of them. I also tried strawberries and they were pretty good too. I’ll probably do a lot more while the fruit in season. We have a long winters here and freezing these things cause them to be mush I also tried strawberries and they were pretty good too. I’ll probably do a lot more while the fruits in season. We have long winters. This works awesome. I’ll probably buy a dozen more mangos so that I can make this for over the winter. I guess the only drawback is the noise. I heard somebody recommend putting it in the garage. Overall I’m really happy.
Ddaeng : Loud and obnoxious but does what I need it to do!
Oh I love this.
Pro:
Works so good for drying my tomatoes, sun-drying has become so much easier for me
I slice them thin, I put a few drops of olive oil on them and season them with basil, they are amazing.
Works amazing for apples!
I also used it to dry corn to grind to make my own corn meal.
It takes about the amount of time the booklet says.
I under dry my red apples if I am going to eat them that day, leaving them a bit mushier and not so crisp.
But I usually dry granny smiths for my daughter, its a good way to get them to eat fruit!
I have used it 3 times.
Con: It's loud and I am not the kind of person who trusts appliances to be left on all night so I have to use it in the day time, after about 5 hours I want to stop it all and turn it off!!
Because I have pets I can't just put it in another random room, so I leave it in my kitchen which is next to the family room which I spend most my time in.
I had asked and read reviews saying it was quiet. But it is not. Only if you have a hearing problem could this be considered quiet,
I had forgot it was on and thought my neighbor was mowing his lawn or blowing his drive off.
It is loud. Maybe not louder than other food dryers, but this is the first one I have ever owned, So I would not know.
Drives me crazy :P
Other than that, it's working out for me.
Pro:
Works so good for drying my tomatoes, sun-drying has become so much easier for me
I slice them thin, I put a few drops of olive oil on them and season them with basil, they are amazing.
Works amazing for apples!
I also used it to dry corn to grind to make my own corn meal.
It takes about the amount of time the booklet says.
I under dry my red apples if I am going to eat them that day, leaving them a bit mushier and not so crisp.
But I usually dry granny smiths for my daughter, its a good way to get them to eat fruit!
I have used it 3 times.
Con: It's loud and I am not the kind of person who trusts appliances to be left on all night so I have to use it in the day time, after about 5 hours I want to stop it all and turn it off!!
Because I have pets I can't just put it in another random room, so I leave it in my kitchen which is next to the family room which I spend most my time in.
I had asked and read reviews saying it was quiet. But it is not. Only if you have a hearing problem could this be considered quiet,
I had forgot it was on and thought my neighbor was mowing his lawn or blowing his drive off.
It is loud. Maybe not louder than other food dryers, but this is the first one I have ever owned, So I would not know.
Drives me crazy :P
Other than that, it's working out for me.
alyoop : Great home dehydrator for doing small amounts of jerky, fruits and anything you want to dry.
This dehydrator met all of my expectations. It has 6 trays which allows me to dry about 2 lbs of meat at a time. It takes about 5 hours to dry the whole 6 trays and since there is a timer, you can just set it and it will turn off on its own. This makes it very convenient. I also bought 4 extra inserts ( comes with 2) for a total of 6 which keeps the jerky off the grates and makes cleanup much easier. I've been making jerky and dried apples and giving it to friends and relatives.
Carol : Great product
I bought the Presto 06301 Dehydro Digital Electric Food Dehydrator after reading many reviews. I found this easy to use, store and clean. It is a little noisy, especially for the length of time it needs to be on so I keep it in the mud room when its running - I'm not sure that any would be quieter than this one considering it has to blow hot air and have a motor. I purchased this specifically to dehydrate fruits and vegetables for my dogs. I am still working on the times for dehydrating the fruits and potatoes but they love them crispy or chewy!
CPG : Great in this price range
We have 2 dogs that are crazy about dried chicken (overdone chicken jerky). We used to buy it at the store in the big bags until about a year ago when they recalled all of it because it was coming from China and had bad things in it that was killing dogs. It was also not cheap - about $20 for a one pound bag. Well I didn't want to deprive my dogs of their favorite treat, so I decided that I would start making my own. I shopped everywhere for a dehydrator and read tons of reviews. After weighing all the options and looking at what features you can get at what price ranges, I decided on this one. I am really glad I did. To have the adjustable temperature AND timer is wonderful. After a couple of batches of dried chicken I have figured out the exact time and temp to get it done, and now I can get it going and forget about it. Sliced up I can get about 3 pounds of chicken in it and that makes the equivalent to about 2 of the large bags I used to buy. The trays are also nice. I just put them in the dishwasher on a "gentle" cycle and they do fine. The base unit also cleans very easily with just some spray cleaner and a paper towel. It stores very nicely since all of the trays will overlap each other when turned the same way and it shrinks down to a nice compact size to store in a cabinet. I have done one batch of regular people jerky with some sirloin and the packets of jerky seasoning they give you and it was incredible. I am looking forward to playing around with it some more on other things like fruits and different flavored jerky seasonings. If you are looking for a dehydrator in this price range, don't hesitate to buy this one.
Robert Gundersen : Stopped working after a few months
Worked well for a while, and then just stopped. No digital display, nothing. Worst part is that had some stuff that needed immediate drying or will go bad, so ended up opening the unit and rewiring so only fan works - totally bypassing heat and digital control. I would avoid this one.
I love music : I love it.
I bought this after reading reviews on Cooks Illustrated. I love it. It's easy to set up, works perfectly and the trays store quite compactly. It is a little noisier than I expected but that is really not an issue. I use it to make dehydrated dog treats, beef and salmon jerky. I am so pleased with it - and the price. I am also glad that I purchased extra trays - as I said, they store compactly and it's nice to have the extra capacity.
Busy Buyer : Big, but quality.
Works well. I made jerky with it for my significant other and some treats for my dog, and I tried the jerky. I usually hate jerky, but I loved this.
Machine itself works well, lots of options to customize the setting. I can see using it this harvest season to dry seeds for saving, spices and herbs, and vegetables. I will also dry liquids using the fruit puree tray, so that I can make seasoning powders and preserve foods. I have also successfully washed the trays in the dishwasher.
My only quibble is that especially for an apartment dweller, the unit is larger than expected, and a bit of a pain to take out and set up if you only want to dry a small amount of something. Also rather loud, so can be distracting in a small space. I wish it came in a model with a much smaller diameter (a "mini"), but with multiple trays so that you can still add on and dry a large amount of items. As it is, it takes up about the entirety of one section of kitchen counter (i.e. the size of one drawer/door width). Though, if you expect to use this for large batches at a time, the size will likely be an advantage. Overall, a good value with a lot of trays and options that will essentially cover everything you will likely need.
Machine itself works well, lots of options to customize the setting. I can see using it this harvest season to dry seeds for saving, spices and herbs, and vegetables. I will also dry liquids using the fruit puree tray, so that I can make seasoning powders and preserve foods. I have also successfully washed the trays in the dishwasher.
My only quibble is that especially for an apartment dweller, the unit is larger than expected, and a bit of a pain to take out and set up if you only want to dry a small amount of something. Also rather loud, so can be distracting in a small space. I wish it came in a model with a much smaller diameter (a "mini"), but with multiple trays so that you can still add on and dry a large amount of items. As it is, it takes up about the entirety of one section of kitchen counter (i.e. the size of one drawer/door width). Though, if you expect to use this for large batches at a time, the size will likely be an advantage. Overall, a good value with a lot of trays and options that will essentially cover everything you will likely need.
Andrea : Worked great, love using this!
This had been wonderful for drying spices to grind up. Made lemon and lime powder. I’ve also dried kiwis and other fruit for snacks. It is a little loud but I just put it in my basement Landry area and it worked great. I was drying cayennes and the air was a bit spicy, haha. So that’s why I moved it to a different. I’ve also let it go overnight and it worked great. I also ordered more racks and they work great.
Lowern Keirn : Five Paw approval
The unit is well made and works perfectly. The fan is a little noisy but it drys in half the time of our old unit. The unit was shipped with only one fruit roll up tray. I called customer service and they shipped a new set of two trays no charge. A class operation!
I use the tray in the bottom to catch any drippings making cleanup so easy. Just put it in the dish washer.
We use the dehydrator to make natural chicken jerky for our 60 pound female Standard Poodle. She gives it a 5 paw approval. When I get the unit out she starts wagging her tail in hyper speed.
Update, 4 days after calling the vendor customer service 2 new trays were delivered to our door. This is an example of world class customer service.
I use the tray in the bottom to catch any drippings making cleanup so easy. Just put it in the dish washer.
We use the dehydrator to make natural chicken jerky for our 60 pound female Standard Poodle. She gives it a 5 paw approval. When I get the unit out she starts wagging her tail in hyper speed.
Update, 4 days after calling the vendor customer service 2 new trays were delivered to our door. This is an example of world class customer service.
Monique1 : There are some good things and some really bad things
I am not entirely sure how I feel about this product yet. I was so excited to get it as I have a garden and herbs just going to waste. First, the thing is huge. Be prepared for it to take up some real estate in your cupboard and on your counter. This stinks if you are in a tight space but it does allow for a good amount of area to dry in. Second, it's loud. Annoyingly loud. If my basement wasn't so dusty I would put it down there because you can hear this thing running from everywhere in my house.
The first thing I dried was basil. It was awful. The manual says 95 degrees for 10-18 hours. It took 41 hours and I jumped the temp from the suggested 95 to 105. I got so sick of listening to it at that point that I threw out the ones that were still just rubbery. I was prepared to send it back that day but I decided to give it another shot with an herb that was slightly less leathery. I did flat leaf parsley. It dried at the suggested temp in just over the 8 hours it gives as a max for that herb.
We haven't tried jerky yet and that is the next thing we will be trying. If it does not perform better than it has so far it will be returned and I will get something that will likely dry just as well but won't sound like the loudest fan you've ever heard running constantly for days.
The first thing I dried was basil. It was awful. The manual says 95 degrees for 10-18 hours. It took 41 hours and I jumped the temp from the suggested 95 to 105. I got so sick of listening to it at that point that I threw out the ones that were still just rubbery. I was prepared to send it back that day but I decided to give it another shot with an herb that was slightly less leathery. I did flat leaf parsley. It dried at the suggested temp in just over the 8 hours it gives as a max for that herb.
We haven't tried jerky yet and that is the next thing we will be trying. If it does not perform better than it has so far it will be returned and I will get something that will likely dry just as well but won't sound like the loudest fan you've ever heard running constantly for days.
CPG : Great in this price range
We have 2 dogs that are crazy about dried chicken (overdone chicken jerky). We used to buy it at the store in the big bags until about a year ago when they recalled all of it because it was coming from China and had bad things in it that was killing dogs. It was also not cheap - about $20 for a one pound bag. Well I didn't want to deprive my dogs of their favorite treat, so I decided that I would start making my own. I shopped everywhere for a dehydrator and read tons of reviews. After weighing all the options and looking at what features you can get at what price ranges, I decided on this one. I am really glad I did. To have the adjustable temperature AND timer is wonderful. After a couple of batches of dried chicken I have figured out the exact time and temp to get it done, and now I can get it going and forget about it. Sliced up I can get about 3 pounds of chicken in it and that makes the equivalent to about 2 of the large bags I used to buy. The trays are also nice. I just put them in the dishwasher on a "gentle" cycle and they do fine. The base unit also cleans very easily with just some spray cleaner and a paper towel. It stores very nicely since all of the trays will overlap each other when turned the same way and it shrinks down to a nice compact size to store in a cabinet. I have done one batch of regular people jerky with some sirloin and the packets of jerky seasoning they give you and it was incredible. I am looking forward to playing around with it some more on other things like fruits and different flavored jerky seasonings. If you are looking for a dehydrator in this price range, don't hesitate to buy this one.
D. Moore : I bought this to make banana chips and then learned ...
I bought this to make banana chips and then learned that banana chips are generally not dehydrated in this fashion.. This will really only make chewy dehydrated products, not crisp fruits. Oh well, I'll use it to make fruit leather and other chewy things.
MW White : Having fun!!
Ordered ours on 8Sep and it arrived 14Sep. Came from Amazon Warehouse Deals in a plain box sans the instructions which gave us a nice savings over a "brand new" model. No complaints with the order!!
As for the appliance itself, we are having a blast. Am new to growing edibles and decided we might try dehydrating the harvest, before tackling canning. Our neighbors have had enough of our squash and tomatoes. For the past month, have been drying tomatoes, strawberries, made fruit leather, beef jerky, and played with iterations of squash - chips, shredded, rounds. Some results better than others, but I figure that's the learning curve. The appliance itself is super easy to use, clean, store. The temp guide on the cover is especially useful as we're new to dehydrating. Don't find the operating especially disturbing - sounds like a fan - it's a white noise.
Totally recommend with just one reservation. Am having so much fun, have given thought to acquiring a bigger machine with more drying capacity. There is also the issue of how to store the masses of dried produce! This is a gadget that is both practical and lends itself to hobbyists.
As for the appliance itself, we are having a blast. Am new to growing edibles and decided we might try dehydrating the harvest, before tackling canning. Our neighbors have had enough of our squash and tomatoes. For the past month, have been drying tomatoes, strawberries, made fruit leather, beef jerky, and played with iterations of squash - chips, shredded, rounds. Some results better than others, but I figure that's the learning curve. The appliance itself is super easy to use, clean, store. The temp guide on the cover is especially useful as we're new to dehydrating. Don't find the operating especially disturbing - sounds like a fan - it's a white noise.
Totally recommend with just one reservation. Am having so much fun, have given thought to acquiring a bigger machine with more drying capacity. There is also the issue of how to store the masses of dried produce! This is a gadget that is both practical and lends itself to hobbyists.
Busy Buyer : Big, but quality.
Works well. I made jerky with it for my significant other and some treats for my dog, and I tried the jerky. I usually hate jerky, but I loved this.
Machine itself works well, lots of options to customize the setting. I can see using it this harvest season to dry seeds for saving, spices and herbs, and vegetables. I will also dry liquids using the fruit puree tray, so that I can make seasoning powders and preserve foods. I have also successfully washed the trays in the dishwasher.
My only quibble is that especially for an apartment dweller, the unit is larger than expected, and a bit of a pain to take out and set up if you only want to dry a small amount of something. Also rather loud, so can be distracting in a small space. I wish it came in a model with a much smaller diameter (a "mini"), but with multiple trays so that you can still add on and dry a large amount of items. As it is, it takes up about the entirety of one section of kitchen counter (i.e. the size of one drawer/door width). Though, if you expect to use this for large batches at a time, the size will likely be an advantage. Overall, a good value with a lot of trays and options that will essentially cover everything you will likely need.
Machine itself works well, lots of options to customize the setting. I can see using it this harvest season to dry seeds for saving, spices and herbs, and vegetables. I will also dry liquids using the fruit puree tray, so that I can make seasoning powders and preserve foods. I have also successfully washed the trays in the dishwasher.
My only quibble is that especially for an apartment dweller, the unit is larger than expected, and a bit of a pain to take out and set up if you only want to dry a small amount of something. Also rather loud, so can be distracting in a small space. I wish it came in a model with a much smaller diameter (a "mini"), but with multiple trays so that you can still add on and dry a large amount of items. As it is, it takes up about the entirety of one section of kitchen counter (i.e. the size of one drawer/door width). Though, if you expect to use this for large batches at a time, the size will likely be an advantage. Overall, a good value with a lot of trays and options that will essentially cover everything you will likely need.
KcKerry : Great product. Dried apples are great.
This arrived quickly and worked great on my first dried apples. I bought suggested fruit roll and small item extras.. It comes with a few of these, so not needed to add extras, unless you want to do all trays for rollups.
It is pretty loud, and heats up a room. Sort of like small forced air heater.
I sliced apples with peeler/slicer/core device (available at amazon for under $20).
Set at 135 degrees for 5.5 hours was about perfect. I did lemon juice bath. I sprinkled cinnamon sugar on some and they were great.
Can't wait to make jerky.
I measured kilowatts used and it was just under 9. So depending what you pay per kilowatt, it costs around $1 to dry small bag of apples slices.
It is pretty loud, and heats up a room. Sort of like small forced air heater.
I sliced apples with peeler/slicer/core device (available at amazon for under $20).
Set at 135 degrees for 5.5 hours was about perfect. I did lemon juice bath. I sprinkled cinnamon sugar on some and they were great.
Can't wait to make jerky.
I measured kilowatts used and it was just under 9. So depending what you pay per kilowatt, it costs around $1 to dry small bag of apples slices.
Andrea : Worked great, love using this!
This had been wonderful for drying spices to grind up. Made lemon and lime powder. I’ve also dried kiwis and other fruit for snacks. It is a little loud but I just put it in my basement Landry area and it worked great. I was drying cayennes and the air was a bit spicy, haha. So that’s why I moved it to a different. I’ve also let it go overnight and it worked great. I also ordered more racks and they work great.
David B : Very tasty beef jarky!
Just received yesterday and have already made 2 batches of beef jerky and 1 of dehydrated apples. Jerky only took about 2 hours @ 165 (Recipe called for 3-4 hours) but was perfect! Easy to cleanup, goes right in the dishwasher, though the trays do not fit real well in mine - not Presto's fault for that though. Going to be doing so much more with this including making dehydrated camping meals, will update if any issues, but so far I am loving it!
islot40 : Very Satisfied
Christmas gift from my husband to replace the one that I wore out two years ago (I just couldn't pull the trigger to spend the money). I am loving it and have been drying herbs and fruit like a crazy person lol. My old one rotated but this one works so much better that I find that unnecessary. I also love that I can set the timer so I don't have to babysit it like I did with my old one. The trays are sturdy and thicker which is nice.
Amanda : Easy Dehydrator
This is my first dehydrator. I can't believe how easy it is to use. You just set the temp and time. It shuts off automatically after time runs out. It takes some trial and error before you get things exactly right. You definitely have to make sure your trays aren't too full as well. Food should be in an even layer with breathing room so air can get where it needs to. I also cover all of the trays with parchment paper to make cleanup easy and so small pieces don't fall through the mesh.
FoxyGirl : I really loved this product when I first received it
I really loved this product when I first received it. But I've only had it 2.5 months, and it has already died. It's past the "return date", and so now I am stuck with a dead food dehydrator that can't be exchanged/returned and all the other items I bought to go with it: extra dehydrator trays, extra fruit leather trays and a jerky gun.
WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH ALL THIS STUFF WHEN THE FOOD DEHYDRATOR DIED AFTER ONLY 3 USES ? ? ? ? AND WHY IS THE RETURN PERIOD SO FREAKING SHORT FOR THIS PRODUCT ? ?
DOES IT APPEAR THAT I AM CLEARLY UNHAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT AND AMAZON'S EXCHANGE POLICY ? ?
YOU'D BETTER BELIEVE IT ! !
WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH ALL THIS STUFF WHEN THE FOOD DEHYDRATOR DIED AFTER ONLY 3 USES ? ? ? ? AND WHY IS THE RETURN PERIOD SO FREAKING SHORT FOR THIS PRODUCT ? ?
DOES IT APPEAR THAT I AM CLEARLY UNHAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT AND AMAZON'S EXCHANGE POLICY ? ?
YOU'D BETTER BELIEVE IT ! !
Amanda : Easy Dehydrator
This is my first dehydrator. I can't believe how easy it is to use. You just set the temp and time. It shuts off automatically after time runs out. It takes some trial and error before you get things exactly right. You definitely have to make sure your trays aren't too full as well. Food should be in an even layer with breathing room so air can get where it needs to. I also cover all of the trays with parchment paper to make cleanup easy and so small pieces don't fall through the mesh.
Robert Gundersen : Stopped working after a few months
Worked well for a while, and then just stopped. No digital display, nothing. Worst part is that had some stuff that needed immediate drying or will go bad, so ended up opening the unit and rewiring so only fan works - totally bypassing heat and digital control. I would avoid this one.
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