Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator, Standard review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
| Brand | Presto |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Wattage | 600 watts |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14.5 x 15 x 6.25 inches |
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- NOTE :Item does not have an on off switch. This unit turns on when plugged in.
- Four-tray system for dehydrating foods at a fraction of the cost of commercially dehydrated foods with no additives or preservatives
- See-through cover to monitor drying progress on top tray; Bottom-mounted fan and heating element provide consistent air flow for optimum drying
- Drying trays and cover are fully immiscible and dishwasher safe; Fruit roll sheets, nonstick mesh screens, jerky gun and jerky spice kits available
- Easy to store; Drying trays nest for compact storage; Cord stores in base
- Four drying trays included; Expands up to eight trays for added capacity
- This dehydrator operates at a preset temperature of approximately 165°.
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From the manufacturer
*Additional drying trays sold separately. Fruit Roll Sheets, Nonstick Mesh Screens, and Jerky Seasoning and Jerky Gun are also available.
Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator
Dehydrates fruits and vegetables. Makes great jerky too. Drying trays nest for compact storage.
- Expandable four-tray system makes homemade jerky from meat, poultry or seafood.
- Healthy eating. Dries fruits and vegetables with no additives or preservatives. Dehydration maintains natural vitamins and minerals.
- Four drying trays are included. Expands up to eight trays* for added drying capacity.
- Bottom-mounted fan and heating element provide consistent air flow for optimum drying. No tray rotation needed.
- See-through cover lets you monitor drying progress on top tray.
- Power light shows when the dehydrator is plugged in.
- Easy to clean. Drying trays and cover are fully immersible and dishwasher safe.
product description
Dehydrates fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices. Makes fruit rolls and jerky too Four-tray system for dehydrating foods at a fraction of the cost of commercially dehydrated foods with no additives or preservatives. Can stack up to 8 trays. Additional trays sold separately. See-through cover lets you monitor drying process. Easy to clean. Drying trays and cover are fully immersible and dishwasher safe. Bottom-mounted fan and heating element provide consistent airflow for optimum drying. No tray rotation needed. Easy to store Drying trays nest for compact storage. 600-Watt 120 volts, 60 Hz only
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Questions about Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator, Standard
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is this model bpa free
Answer: I have also called customer to ask for updates. They mentioned that the lens and another internal unit is not BPA free, both of which have no contact with the food. But the customer service person also said she does not have detailed information if or not the “center/ core that heats up and moves warm air “ is BPA free. She only said there was an internal part that is not BPA free, but it does not contact food and so maybe it is not in the heating part (??). That was all she could give.
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Answer: BPA, is a synthetic estrogen that was accidentally discovered, just because plastic is BPA free doesn't mean that it doesn't have other synthetic estrogens in it that we don't know about.... plastic...... can't just remove something without replacing it with something else
Answer: I went online and found out that this model DOES have trays with BPA. I am returning it.
Answer: nowhere on the box or the manual does it say it is bpa free, if it were it would say so so i'm pretty sure it is not bpa free
Answer: Yes - it's even listed on eco-friendlycookware.com.
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About how much dried fruit do you get from the 4 trays?
Answer: It depends on what your drying. For example, 2 medium apples on 1 tray = 3 cups, 2 sliced Kiwis on 1 tray = 1 cup. Did this help? If not, feel free to ask me more questions.
Answer: 4 trays full
Answer: I haven't actually dried any fruit yet with mine, but I did make a decent amount of jerky. I did see that you can add extra trays to this set if you want as we'll as the trays used for making fruit leathers. I'm pretty happy with mine so far
Answer: Depends on the fruit.
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Can you make dried chicken jerky with this model? I want to make treats for my dogs without adding any spices or preservatives.
Answer: I slice organic chicken breast and put a slice of banana, my dog loves it. Chicken hearts, $160, about 80 pieces, nice treat and cheap!!!!
Answer: Yes you can! After several experiences with "recalled" chicken jerky from China, I decided to make my own. That was the main purpose of this purchase. My dogs love, love, love the homemade!
Answer: I own this dehydrator and in the description on the "front" page of the item it states that it's preset at 165 degrees. I loved it so much that I also purchased the Presto 6301 which has temperature settings. I like the 6301 for drying fruits and vegetables as they only need 135-145 temp to dry.
Answer: Make sure your chicken gets to 160 degrees. This machine has no temperature gauge.
Answer: Yes I suppose as per the booklet provided by the manufacturer. I did not try it so far.
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Does this come with a recipe book? Where is a good place to get recipes?
Answer: The ABSOLUTE SAFEST BEST MOST RELIABLE place to get recipes is a University that has a Master Food Preserver & Master Gardener programs!!! Facts only. Safety first! Not oven canning ☠️ remember botulism if you can't smell it taste it or see it but it can still KILL you . Best to always get recipes from a reliable source!
Answer: It does come with recipe book, and the best place I think would be Pinterest :-)
Answer: Youtube has a million videos for dehydrator recipes and tips, and you might check out your library. mine had 3 ebooks and 4 paper ones on dehydrator related subjects.
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It's not too loud?
Answer: I thought it was loud enough to irritate me. We have an open floor plan so it's not like I could run it in the kitchen and go in the living room. I put it in the bedroom and that helped but made the bedroom hot. I'm returning it. Also I paid $43.99 three weeks ago so I guess $33.99 is a good price if you have some place to put it that you don't have to hear it all day.
Answer: It is not quiet. Whether it is too loud is a personal call.
Answer: It is a little loud but it is not distracting.
Answer: It is some what loud, but after a minute you wont even notice it.
Answer: It is some what loud, but after a minute you wont even notice it.
Answer: No I don't think it is loud- a quiet hum. We've been quite pleased with it thus far!
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Has anyone used it to make sweet potato chips? How are they?
Answer: I just made sweet potato chips yesterday. I sliced them as thinly as I could, rubbed olive oil on them, and sprinkled some with sea salt and some with cinnamon. I dried them for about 11 hours, I think. They're pretty good, but I think that if I could have gotten them thinner they might have been better. They're very crunchy, but "hard" crunchy. This might be the norm for sweet potato chips, as packaged ones I've had are certainly harder than potato chips. I'm going to look for suggestions for better results, but I think this was a successful first try.
Answer: I've made sweet potato and apple chips and they were incredible!
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Would this work for drying mushrooms for storage?
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Answer: Absolutely. I’ve dehydrated mushrooms and lots more. It’s a great machine. I don’t throw anything away anymore. When I cut up my lemons, limes and oranges I dehydrate the skins too.
Answer: Yes. You need to ensure that your fungus is cracker dry before you store them in an air tight container. Any moisture may lead to mold and spoiling. Not sure why you'd be storing mushrooms.... But portabella chips might be a nice garnish for salads... ;)
Answer: I haven't tried mushrooms, but I would think it would dry them just fine.
Answer: I haven't dried anything but jerky with mine as of now, but the instruction book says you can dry herbs with it so my guess would be you can.
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Has anyone ever made kale chips with this machine?
Answer: yes but it doesn't take very long...they dry out quickly
Answer: I make them often. They come out great - I use this instead of my oven, because my oven burns them, no matter what temp I use! They come out great with this.
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has anyone used this dehydrator for drying herb? if so, did you like the results?
Answer: i have been very happy with it drying every thing under the sun
Answer: Ummm, the grammar of your question leads me to believe you are speaking of non traditional "herb". This would not be for that purpose. Too much heat. This has a heating element. Old fashioned upside down on a line is the way to go with herb of the non traditional sort. ????
Answer: Yes that and chili peppers is the reason I bought it. The herbs and peppers had good results.
Answer: I am very happy with this product. ive never had one before and this dries everything i put in it. I make dog treats, and ive had vegetables, fruits, meats, and parsley in it. all turned out great. love it!
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Does this dehydrator apply heat to the fruit? If so, can the heat be turned off?
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Answer: It only has one heat setting and you can't turn just the heat off. It doesn't get super hot though, even after leaving it on for many hours i can still pop the top off or directly just take the trays off the base without burning or hurting myself.
Answer: The heat is not adjustable nor can it be turned off
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Has anyone tried to dry seeded long hot peppers?
Answer: I have dried ( very successfully) whole small , Thai hot peppers. I put them in a plastic container in the freezer. This way they stay intact, I crush them when I use them. They keep forever!
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I am having issues with the edges of the fruit (or tomatoes) getting crisp before the center becomes dry.They are even and 1/4". Is it too hot?
Answer: Things always dry for me from the edges inward. That is why in the instructions it tells you to put all of the fruit (or vegetables) into an airtight container to sit for a few hours or overnight so the moisture can redistribute.
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Can you dry foods without using heat element but just the fan?
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Must you partially cook what you are drying? Meat etc?
Answer: Just bought this dehydrator and trying petite sirloin sliced thin that I Mari armed over night. Booklet says yo pre or post cook meat in oven . Not sure if this is necessary. Temp needs to be 165 to be safe. Some say temp reaches 165, others say 145. What the truth?
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Answer: So far, I used it to dry bitter melon. It only took 3 to 4 hours for 4 trays. Meat, not yet.
Answer: Depends what you're making and the quality of your meat. The instruction booklet does say that you should put your jerky in the oven for 10 mins or so after dehydrating to ensure safety. I always do that as a precaution when I'm making chicken jerky for the dogs.
Answer: No.. I do beef jerky all the time..I marinate the meat over night..You just need to make sure your meat is sliced really thin
Answer: I have been drying herbs and different fruit I haven't dried any meat
Answer: I have not precooked anything just marinate well I do over night then adjust your times
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do i have to buy solid trays sepreratly to dehydrate flours?
Answer: I don't think so. I can't think any flowers so tiny that they would fall through the spaces. The solid trays are for doing fruit leathers where you are pouring a thick liquid out. I haven't tried flowers but my herbs do very well on provided trays
Answer: Hi Sadiq, you would need to get a mesh lining for your trays so your flour won't seep through.
Answer: You can also use parchment paper
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I want to make sweet dehydrated potato chips to replace crackers. Crackers and taco shells are the last processed food to go! I would welcome advice
Answer: I've never done potatoes, but I have done bananas and they are pretty tasty. I just browsed the internet, and if you really want the dehydrated sweet potatoes, there are recipes online that just require an oven and twelve hours of cooking at around 145 degrees. As for taco shells...you can make your own and then just cook them in oil in a pan. Not that healthy, but it's not processed! Good luck with your cooking! A dehydrator is definitely a lot of fun if you like to make dehydrated fruits or beef jerky :)
Answer: You can do potatoes. Here is a site that gives info on how to do it. http://www.livestrong.com/article/540953-how-to-make-crispy-potatoes-in-a-food-dehydrator/ They sound pretty good. I might give it a try. Probably would be able to do sweet potatoes the same way.
Answer: never tried it but sweet potatos are cheap enough to try one out.i am going to try the sweet potato my self but make a tea out of it with parsley.
Answer: I say give it a try.
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My other question is about the herbs you can and cannot dry. How much does it matter to dry basil, for ex.?
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kale chips
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What is the temperature of the heating element/fan?
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Answer: Using a meat thermometer, I got a reading of 155 degrees Fahrenheit. So I would imagine the temperature is between 150-160 degrees, which is about on par with the highest temp reachable with a comparable nesco unit I use.
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I really can't find out how to store the dried fruits and how long they last. Refrigerated? Vacuum sealed? Thanks 4 help.
Answer: We store ours in a tightly sealed bowl. We have had apples for several weeks, cherries for over a month. I never store them in the fridge or a plastic bag, I'm sure vacuum sealed would last even longer though. Hope this helps. :)
Answer: http://nchfp.uga.edu/how/dry/pack_store.html
Answer: I'm not sure myself. I just put them in a zip lock bag on the counter. They're usually eaten within a few days. It takes a lot of fruit & time just to fill one storage bag (quart size).
Answer: I vac seal mine in canning jars. Works great!
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What temperature is it set at?
Answer: No temperature setting. You just plug it in and go by estimated times on what you are dehydrating. I love this dehydrator. It is easy to use and clean up. It makes the best beef jerky.
Answer: There is no temperature setting. You just plug it in. The fan and heat both start up. It dries much faster that the dehydrator I had before that didn't have a fan. I get sweet yam chips for my dogs in an hour and a half. On my old machine it took 6-8 hours. It takes up less height for storage when you stack the trays properly. I highly recommend this dehydrator!
Answer: The 06300 dehydrator is preset to 165 degrees. 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: 135-145 degrees Fahrenheit, self regulated.
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can you dehydrate kale?
Answer: Oh, yes! It's by far the best way to make kale chips - and you don't have to add a lot of fat. I toss the kale in a mixture of water, a little olive oil (a tsp or two) and some seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic powder, nutritional yeast - it tastes like cheese), then lay it out on the trays. It can't burn because the temp isn't above 130 or so, unlike an oven - it just gets super crispy. My 11 year-old inhales it. So good.
Answer: You can dehydrate anything. Even human flesh. ;-)
Answer: Sure, if you hate life.
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Does anyone use this to dehydrate bean and grain sprouts?
Answer: I have had 2 of these and can stack my trays really high so I have tried sprouts. If you can put them higher and put them on parchment paper so they won't fall through, you can. They do turn dark and are super tiny, though.
Answer: I have not tried those but have done cucumbers onion and green onion. It has done great on these. I do t see why it wouldn't do well on sprouts.
Answer: I sure haven't. I've only dried meat and it turned out great.
Answer: thinnest was kale and thats wafer thin blow on the kale and its falls apart...but, aloha and good luck
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I would like to dry home-grown figs and plums. Can I dry 2" diameter fruit whole in the Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator?
Answer: I don't think you would be able to. Drying trays, when stacked,
Answer: no mine only has a 1 in tray hight
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does it come with everything you need to get started?
Answer: Everything besides meat and spices. It does come with recipes and tips in the instructions though.
Answer: I would say that depends on what you are wanting to use it for. I needed it to dry plants, so it had every thing I needed. If you want to make fruit roleups then you will need to buy one of those cheap fruit roleup trays. You may also wish to buy spices for jerky.
Answer: Yes. It comes with the base unit, 4 dryer trays, clear cover and an instruction booklet.
Answer: It only has the racks if you want to make fruit leathers or what ever you have to buy extra accoutriments. Mine only lasted 2 months then burned out.
Answer: Yes, but I was only doing herbs and cayenne peppers. I didn't intend to do jerky or fruit rolls at this time.
Answer: Definitely get the mesh screens. I'm getting ready to order more. They make clean up so much easier.
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Where was this dehydrator made?
Answer: Presto products are manufactured in China. However, the design, marketing, sale, and distribution are all done in the US. Quality is very important and product inspections are done on sample lots during the manufacturing process in China and in the US. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact Presto Customer Service at 1-800-877-0441 or contact1@gopresto.com. We are available Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, Central Time.
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can i change shiping adress
Answer: yep. but not here.
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how mant watts is it
Answer: The 06300 dehydrator operates at 600 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: 600-Watt 120 volts, 60 Hz only
Answer: I don't know about the wattage, but I had to return it, it starting smoking.
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Is it safe to run the Presto 06300 Dehydrator overnight?
Answer: Provided that you have it on a heat resistant surface, everything flammable away from it, and don't have children or pets running about that could mess with it, yes. It's *technically* against manufacturer recommendations, as they're supposed to insist that you constantly monitor anything that produces heat for liability reasons, so do so at your own risk, and make sure that your fire alarm works. For the most part, it doesn't get super hot. Just keep your wits about you, and you should be fine.
Answer: 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: I have run mine overnight, I do a lot of tomatoes.So my answer would be yes,it does not get hot.
Answer: It doesn't get very hot. I run mine day and night.
Answer: well what I would do is hook your food dryer to a timer this will shut the machine down at a specific time so it won't get damaged
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Will it fit walnut shells
Answer: The Presto™ dehydrator trays measure about an inch between each. If there are any questions, please contact our Customer Service Department Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:15pm Central Time at 1-800-877-0441 or contact1@gopresto.com
Answer: Yes
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what temp does it work at?
Answer: not sure, there is only an on and off. basically just plug it in and that is on and unplug it and that is off. i'm going to just guess and say about 180-200, low temp for an oven.
Answer: I am not sure because there was no gauge it was automatically set
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Is this as noisy as a blow dryer?
Answer: It is slightly noisy but not as noisy like blow dryer
Answer: Not as loud as a hair blow dryer, but does make some noise.. I use mines out in the garage
Answer: Not at all!!! It makes some noise but no more than a fan.
Answer: Yes!
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Is the single preset temperature working for all different types of food? From herbs to meat?
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Answer: Yes it is only single temperature. No temperature adjustment can be made. Thin sliced meat can be cooked after dehydrating for 2 hours.
Answer: Yes very good. Not too hot to ruin them just dehydrate. Times very based on what you do. Very good general purpose unit. Order a couple extra flat trays for fruit roll ups or fine herbs. They work good too.
Answer: It's not at all working
Answer: Nope. There is one setting.
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Can the tray hold liquid soy milk?
Answer: No, the trays are vented for hot air.
Answer: No
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Is the air cleaned or filtered before it gets to the food as it passes through the dehydrator?
Answer: There is no air filter with the 06300 dehydrator. 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: no. the air is pulled from beneath the dehydrator and pushed up through the drying trays and out the top.
Answer: not really
Answer: Not that I know of
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Has anyone made jerky with it?
Answer: The 06300 dehydrator works well for making jerky. 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: I have made about 20 pounds of jerky with it so far. It's awesome. You let it run for like 8 hours or so and you have jerky. Fruit it'd probably be better with the sheets so it doesn't drip but apple chips come out nice.
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Need to find a replacement top for this. Any suggestions?
Answer: If you have any questions or need to place an order for parts for your dehydrator, please feel free to contact Presto Customer Service Department Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm Central Time, by phone at 1-800-877-0441, email us at contact1@gopresto.com or visit our website at www.gopresto.com
Answer: Yes! Mine cracked as well after I dropped it. I ordered it through the actual Presto company. It was eight dollars
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Can you make yogurt in this dehydrator?
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Can it dehydrate a whole banana?
Answer: If you are dehydrating bananas in the 06300 dehydrator, it is recommended to peel and then cut into 1/4 inch slices. Placing a whole banana, unsliced, onto the trays, is not recommended. If you have any questions or need to place an order for parts, 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
Answer: i've only dehydrated banana after peeling them and i would slice them down the center, and yes, after 8hrs or so, they make a great snack
Answer: yes. but banana chips do not seem to look or taste that good, like apple chips. try it for yourself.
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Can you use this dehydrator for raw nuts after soaking them?
Answer: Yes
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Those of you using for 3d filament, does it fit a full kg spool? also... it works ok right out of the box?
Answer: Using this product for purposes different from those specified in the instruction manual may cause damage to the product and will void the product warranty. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Presto Customer Service at 1-800-877-0441. We are available Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:00 Central Time.
Answer: I love it
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I ordered this machine but unfortunately i have to return it because of the voltage 120v not avaible in egypt, do u have 220v version ?
Answer: All Presto® electrical appliances are designed to be used with 120V 60HZ AC electricity. Currently, there is not a 220v available. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact Presto Customer Service Department Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:15 pm Central Time 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: I do not know, but this item sold already. Good luck!
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Is this worth it to purchase or should I purchase the more expensive machine?
Answer: Totally worth purchasing this unit. We bought two and they are excellent machines.
Answer: I love mine. I have made several batches of jerky and apple chips. I am completely satisfied with my purchase. There's a lot of room on the 4 trays and it's super easy to clean.
Answer: More expensive!
Answer: No
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How do I pay for a food dehydrator with my visa gift card?
Answer: enter it like a credit card
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Does it come with a Fruit Roll Sheet?
Answer: No it doesn't come with any Fruit roll sheets
Answer: No, they are sold separately.
Answer: No, just the trays.
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Can you put cheese cloth, or cotton in the dehydrator? I want to be able to dry, wet sand (environmental way to dispose of acrylic paint water)?
Answer: It may burn your cheese cloth sine there is no temp control.
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will this work with lemon slices?
Answer: You would need to buy fruit roll sheets or something like that. The trays are vented and would let juice drip through.
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Can you dehydrate at any tenperature or does it have to be 165 degrees?
Answer: The 06300 dehydrator operates at 165 degrees. We do have 2 other models that have the ability to adjust temperature. Below is a link that will take your directly to our current models. Please note that the digital model has a timer.
Answer: This particular dehydrator does not have an adjustable temperature control. 165 degrees only.
Answer: From my research 165* is the preferred temp. This machine is pre-set. There is no temp control.
Answer: The temperature is automatic...you can only adjust time.
Answer: It does not have a temperature setting.
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Has anyone made sundried tomatoes spinkled with fresh spices
Answer: I used a fruit roll tray from an old magic chef dehydrator with spiced apple wedges. There is no humidity control so keep a close eye on it to get the right dryness.
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Has anyone used this to make aquafaba macarons?
Answer: I have not
Product reviews of Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator, Standard
Cassie V. : Good dehydrator for the price
I purchased this Presto dehydrator want to begin prepping. I've been watching many videos on how to get started and needing a dehydrator was one of my desires. I really wanted to get the extremely large model but I decided to start with this one which works perfectly for a beginner. I have used my Presto dehydrator for many vegetables and fruits as well as different types of jerky. I've dehydrated fruits, veggies, chicken, turkey, rice, beans, pasta, potatoes, and so much more. Yes it is time consuming but it is economical. So far I've made meals in a jar several times as well as stored items in my vacuum sealed bags. I use my dehydrator along with my FoodSaver to store many different types of foods. This Presto model comes with four trays and is capable of expanding to eight trays if you choose to purchase more. I've learned with using this dehydrator, several times I have to put the thicker peices on the bottom because the lower trays receive the most heat. I've also had to rotate the trays on occassion to make sure the food is drying evenly. I've used it to dry herbs also with great success. I measured the temperature at about 165 degrees with my instant read thermometer approximately 20 minutes after starting the dehydrator to make sure it had reached it's peak temperature.
I gave it four stars simply because I have to rotate the trays to make sure all of my food dried out sufficiently. Pics coming soon.
I gave it four stars simply because I have to rotate the trays to make sure all of my food dried out sufficiently. Pics coming soon.
Sariah : Excellent starter dehydrator
I purchased this as a Valentines gift for my boyfriend, who had long expressed interest in a food dehydrator. I figured this would be a great place to start, and boy was I right! This dehydrator is pretty quiet and does the job exactly as advertised. The first night he got it (I gave it to him early, I can't keep a surprise! lol) we washed it out and made some strawberry and banana chips. We let it run for about 12 hours because we both like em real crispy. The results were fantastic. I'm munching on dried strawberries as I type this review. We're doing jerky next!
This is a great starter product and I would recommend it to anyone looking to dip a toe into dehydrating their own snacks.
This is a great starter product and I would recommend it to anyone looking to dip a toe into dehydrating their own snacks.
Alyson Ginn : Delicious dehydrated peaches ????
While there is no tempature control on this dehydrator, I found it to be a great intro dehydrator for those just getting into it. I bought this as a way to handle my quarantine garden where I seriously underestimated the amount of cucumbers I would end up growing and found out that I could make cucumber/pickle chips this way, as well as quickly dry out my herbs. I also took a chance and dehydrated some extra peaches I had and
it made the house smelled awesome! The dried peaches tasted like delicious fruit jerky I love this thing!
it made the house smelled awesome! The dried peaches tasted like delicious fruit jerky I love this thing!
Hitchabout : works well drying filament
with some modifications its work well enough to dry 3d filament. gets about 65C-ish.
DragonXero : I got it pretty thin with just a knife
Wow. I wasn't sure about this item when I bought it, but this is an exceptional product compared to my old dehydrator.
I decided to give it a shot, slicing some tri-tip roast that was pre-marinated. I got it pretty thin with just a knife, but was unsure if it was thin enough. It absolutely was. After 6 hours, the meat was jerky, beyond all doubt. I didn't even bother cooking it, which may have been a poor decision, but I've had no issues since eating quite a bit.
It's really easy to set-up, and doesn't involve any complicated settings or anything. Just check on your product at each recommended hour (4, 6, and 8 hours), and it ended up being done by 6 hours. This is with two trays full of meat.
I'm going to try marinading my own soon, hopefully with some liquid smoke, garlic, and other spices. I need a little more salt than the pre-marinaded stuff had, but not as much as commercial jerky has.
Altogether, a beautiful device with an extremely easy-to-use application. Presto always makes good stuff in my experience. My rice cooker is very useful, and this just makes me trust the brand more.
There's no timer or heat adjustment, though. Beware if you're going for more advanced drying. Just follow the directions and you should be good. First trial was amazingly good.
I decided to give it a shot, slicing some tri-tip roast that was pre-marinated. I got it pretty thin with just a knife, but was unsure if it was thin enough. It absolutely was. After 6 hours, the meat was jerky, beyond all doubt. I didn't even bother cooking it, which may have been a poor decision, but I've had no issues since eating quite a bit.
It's really easy to set-up, and doesn't involve any complicated settings or anything. Just check on your product at each recommended hour (4, 6, and 8 hours), and it ended up being done by 6 hours. This is with two trays full of meat.
I'm going to try marinading my own soon, hopefully with some liquid smoke, garlic, and other spices. I need a little more salt than the pre-marinaded stuff had, but not as much as commercial jerky has.
Altogether, a beautiful device with an extremely easy-to-use application. Presto always makes good stuff in my experience. My rice cooker is very useful, and this just makes me trust the brand more.
There's no timer or heat adjustment, though. Beware if you're going for more advanced drying. Just follow the directions and you should be good. First trial was amazingly good.
john carnes : High price for most basic unit with no accessories, stay away!
I'm giving this 3 stars because I expected better. Although it does the job, I am disappointed that it did not include the trays for fruit roll ups which would be a small cost to add but now I need to spend a premium to order it and cause a delivery van to drive it to me and all this for a chump change item they did not include. There is not controls on the unit, you plug it in and that's it. no timer, no on off switch. it's as cheap as you can get but at a premium price in my opinion.
Logan : This is a great product! But here's my issues with owning them.
So first I'd like to add before I give my honest review, this product is great for time to time use and what it offers to light use but there's some down falls that I can see after owning two of these for a year, that could even become annoying to the average user.
I run a very small jerky business that I'm slowly trying to start up and expand, and the most import thing to me about this is that the FDA guidelines are followed. Here's a few issues that I've found with owning these, this strictly differs from user to user but these are mine.
- The Temperature Control is non-existance which isn't terrible because it makes it easy to setup and use, as long as the manufacture sets it to 165F it should cover all FDA guidelines on Meat/Chicken. Here's where it falls short, after doing some testing the internal temp doesn't bring all the meat to 165F+ for more than 10 minutes. This is a huge pain in the ass, as this requires more time spent cooking meat (For me 8-16lbs at a time in the oven all for 10 minutes each, and you're lucky to get 3lbs in the oven at a time.) More time spent on this means less preping/loading trays. (Not even flipping the trays is good enough to fix this problem, as the tempature just doesn't hit 165F at all!)
- Next is the maintenance which is my #1 issue - I've found over time putting the fruit roll tray on the bottom to catch the run off speeds up cleaning times a little, but the trays.. Those are an entire different story! Nothing seems to work for keeping them clean, or metigating the mess after cooking an entire batch of jerky (Not even the no stick tray covers.) Owning 16 trays - Cleaning these takes anywhere from 45-60 minutes to clean entirely - Removing every piece of residue left on them, and bleaching them from top down. I own a large brush and have to scrub constantly even after allowing them to soak overnight in a large pool of hot water with soap to help break down the gunk. (This is absolutely terrible! Even after all of that - You have to scrub vigorously.)
The cracks in the trays make it terrible for a brush to scrub, and food is constantly getting in between them - making it a nightmare to constantly keep up with to clean every single day.
I run a very small jerky business that I'm slowly trying to start up and expand, and the most import thing to me about this is that the FDA guidelines are followed. Here's a few issues that I've found with owning these, this strictly differs from user to user but these are mine.
- The Temperature Control is non-existance which isn't terrible because it makes it easy to setup and use, as long as the manufacture sets it to 165F it should cover all FDA guidelines on Meat/Chicken. Here's where it falls short, after doing some testing the internal temp doesn't bring all the meat to 165F+ for more than 10 minutes. This is a huge pain in the ass, as this requires more time spent cooking meat (For me 8-16lbs at a time in the oven all for 10 minutes each, and you're lucky to get 3lbs in the oven at a time.) More time spent on this means less preping/loading trays. (Not even flipping the trays is good enough to fix this problem, as the tempature just doesn't hit 165F at all!)
- Next is the maintenance which is my #1 issue - I've found over time putting the fruit roll tray on the bottom to catch the run off speeds up cleaning times a little, but the trays.. Those are an entire different story! Nothing seems to work for keeping them clean, or metigating the mess after cooking an entire batch of jerky (Not even the no stick tray covers.) Owning 16 trays - Cleaning these takes anywhere from 45-60 minutes to clean entirely - Removing every piece of residue left on them, and bleaching them from top down. I own a large brush and have to scrub constantly even after allowing them to soak overnight in a large pool of hot water with soap to help break down the gunk. (This is absolutely terrible! Even after all of that - You have to scrub vigorously.)
The cracks in the trays make it terrible for a brush to scrub, and food is constantly getting in between them - making it a nightmare to constantly keep up with to clean every single day.
Hitchabout : works well drying filament
with some modifications its work well enough to dry 3d filament. gets about 65C-ish.
Elizabeth : One of my favorite kitchen gadgets!!!
I love this machine. I use it to make spices, & fruit chips/chunks. I freeze the leftover pulp after juicing then dehydrate it to eat or grind into spices. I also have sliced fruit to make chips. Sometimes I buy Costco bags of greens and dehydrate them, then grind into a powder. I then add a tsp or tbsp to recipes. I have dehydrated fruit, herbs, veggies, and chilis. This machine is excellent. It’s not a quiet machine but I have an open kitchen/living room and I forget its running. When I freeze pulp I smush it between parchment paper so it’s thin, this takes about 8-10 hours to dehydrate. Once I was lazy and used full sticks of celery-This took like 16 hours. Clean up is easy. I’ve never owned a dehydrator before so I’m not sure if temperature control is necessary. This machine does not have any temp settings to choose from-you plug it in, it turns on, and that’s what you get. I use it once a week if not more. I have not seen an impact in my electricity bill-:)
Chippie : Loud
It works well, but it's very loud. As in, you don't want to be in the same room with it. After dehydrating sweet potato slices for our dogs, and listening to the constant fan and motor noise for about 8 hours, the slices were done and so were we. I am using my old Deni (which seems to have fallen off the face of the earth as far as being available again) for now until it dies, and then will use this one in the basement where we can't hear it. It works really well, but it's just annoyingly loud.
Ben Stein : Bad packaging - ORDERING TIP HERE
UPDATE - that worked. The second unit arrived in an outer box, and intact. Original review below.
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When this first arrived, I thought the box looked perfect, so I was super-surprised to find that the dehydrator's lid was irreparably broken, making the thing useless. It simply looks crushed. Then I took another look at the box and realized that the packaging doesn't prevent this from happening, if a fairly heavy but slightly smaller object is placed on top of it. My box looked just pushed in enough that maybe that happened.
Then I read the other one-star reviews and realized that it may indeed be useless for its intended purpose anyway. Fire = bad, IMO. However I only want to dehumidify my 3D printer filament (which won't drip on the apparently-poorly-protected motor/heater assembly) and wasn't looking forward to spending a lot more in hopes of getting better packaging.
I almost did buy a hundred-dollar dehydrator, when it crossed my mind that this thing arrived without an outer box. It was not a gift so I didn't care (and hardly noticed). Fortunately we all have an option at checkout to ask that it be placed in an outer box. I've ordered another, that way, in hopes that it will arrive intact. I highly recommend this if you decide this is the right thing for you.
Still (grumble grumble) another return label to print, another confrontation with the packing tape gun, and another trip to the mailboxes-r-us place to dispose of it... ugh!
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When this first arrived, I thought the box looked perfect, so I was super-surprised to find that the dehydrator's lid was irreparably broken, making the thing useless. It simply looks crushed. Then I took another look at the box and realized that the packaging doesn't prevent this from happening, if a fairly heavy but slightly smaller object is placed on top of it. My box looked just pushed in enough that maybe that happened.
Then I read the other one-star reviews and realized that it may indeed be useless for its intended purpose anyway. Fire = bad, IMO. However I only want to dehumidify my 3D printer filament (which won't drip on the apparently-poorly-protected motor/heater assembly) and wasn't looking forward to spending a lot more in hopes of getting better packaging.
I almost did buy a hundred-dollar dehydrator, when it crossed my mind that this thing arrived without an outer box. It was not a gift so I didn't care (and hardly noticed). Fortunately we all have an option at checkout to ask that it be placed in an outer box. I've ordered another, that way, in hopes that it will arrive intact. I highly recommend this if you decide this is the right thing for you.
Still (grumble grumble) another return label to print, another confrontation with the packing tape gun, and another trip to the mailboxes-r-us place to dispose of it... ugh!
john carnes : High price for most basic unit with no accessories, stay away!
I'm giving this 3 stars because I expected better. Although it does the job, I am disappointed that it did not include the trays for fruit roll ups which would be a small cost to add but now I need to spend a premium to order it and cause a delivery van to drive it to me and all this for a chump change item they did not include. There is not controls on the unit, you plug it in and that's it. no timer, no on off switch. it's as cheap as you can get but at a premium price in my opinion.
Sak : Does the job loud and proud
Pro: It does the job.
Cons- It has no ON/OFF button. Just plug into the wall and it turns on.
-It is very loud especially if you live in a small space like me
-You have to unscrew the bottom off to be able to wash the drippings. Should be a snap in drip pan or something.
-No kind of control or settings. Just plug it in and runs, loudly, on one temperature with no timer so don't forget about it or you'll have tinder jerky instead of tender jerky
Cons- It has no ON/OFF button. Just plug into the wall and it turns on.
-It is very loud especially if you live in a small space like me
-You have to unscrew the bottom off to be able to wash the drippings. Should be a snap in drip pan or something.
-No kind of control or settings. Just plug it in and runs, loudly, on one temperature with no timer so don't forget about it or you'll have tinder jerky instead of tender jerky
Feedback5 : Deceptive offering
Bought this specifically to dry herbs and found when I read the directions, it is not suited to this task. Rechecked the Amazon description and found nothing to indicate this limitation. Luckily I have not used it and can return it but likely stuck with return charges. Good reason to avoid Amazon purchases without reliable separate source of product information.
DAW-Hines : I own 2 of them, that’s how great this machine is!
I love this food dehydrator so much that I ordered a second one. I sell dry fruits as part of my business, and dry fruits for my tea blends, so I needed two machines. The only problem I have is that the first one I ordered is very quiet, unlike the second one makes a lot of noise, but works great.
Review : It's Basic, It Works
Did my 1st batch of hot peppers from my garden to make hot pepper flakes. It took about 7 hours, I cut the peppers length-wise and kept the seeds intact, then put them in my Ninja to turn them into hot pepper flakes. Worked fine. No switches or controls, just plug it in and let 'er rip. I recommend running out on a deck, patio, or garage when drying hot peppers -- fumes are intense.
Courtney Murphy : Louder than expected but works well
I felt that this dehydration machine took a long time (8+ hrs) but I used all the trays and had citrus fruits mixed with apples and bananas. Could be a learning curve since this is my first machine. The only negative is the noise level. It has a moderate-high humming sound, which I could hear throughout the first floor of my house. Next time, I will put it in the garage. It is definitely worth the price, I don't know if I would recommend it though.
SouthernPlainsPlanter : No frills solid dehydrator - we bought two
Used it last winter for several batches of dried fruits (only dried fruit at this point). And for that... it does the job perfectly. We purchased two units...
If you wish to dry in volume, you'll be purchasing more stackable trays (it only comes with four). With that in mind, and with the low price point, we simply purchased a second unit. We now dehydrate with 8 stacked trays and have a backup dehydrator base unit put up in storage. The trays are easy to clean and they reverse/stack into themselves for storage. Plastic sheet inserts are available (separately) for drying fruit rollup-type treats.
There are no temp nor fan controls on this thing (not even an on/off switch), so... beware. That's my only gripe, but... you get what you pay for. You can purchase a handful of these basic vertical units for the price of one premium horizontal unit (with temp and fan controls). All that said... I like simple. You just plug this thing in an let it dry your food.
Yes, I recommend this product.
If you wish to dry in volume, you'll be purchasing more stackable trays (it only comes with four). With that in mind, and with the low price point, we simply purchased a second unit. We now dehydrate with 8 stacked trays and have a backup dehydrator base unit put up in storage. The trays are easy to clean and they reverse/stack into themselves for storage. Plastic sheet inserts are available (separately) for drying fruit rollup-type treats.
There are no temp nor fan controls on this thing (not even an on/off switch), so... beware. That's my only gripe, but... you get what you pay for. You can purchase a handful of these basic vertical units for the price of one premium horizontal unit (with temp and fan controls). All that said... I like simple. You just plug this thing in an let it dry your food.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Ben Stein : Bad packaging - ORDERING TIP HERE
UPDATE - that worked. The second unit arrived in an outer box, and intact. Original review below.
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When this first arrived, I thought the box looked perfect, so I was super-surprised to find that the dehydrator's lid was irreparably broken, making the thing useless. It simply looks crushed. Then I took another look at the box and realized that the packaging doesn't prevent this from happening, if a fairly heavy but slightly smaller object is placed on top of it. My box looked just pushed in enough that maybe that happened.
Then I read the other one-star reviews and realized that it may indeed be useless for its intended purpose anyway. Fire = bad, IMO. However I only want to dehumidify my 3D printer filament (which won't drip on the apparently-poorly-protected motor/heater assembly) and wasn't looking forward to spending a lot more in hopes of getting better packaging.
I almost did buy a hundred-dollar dehydrator, when it crossed my mind that this thing arrived without an outer box. It was not a gift so I didn't care (and hardly noticed). Fortunately we all have an option at checkout to ask that it be placed in an outer box. I've ordered another, that way, in hopes that it will arrive intact. I highly recommend this if you decide this is the right thing for you.
Still (grumble grumble) another return label to print, another confrontation with the packing tape gun, and another trip to the mailboxes-r-us place to dispose of it... ugh!
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When this first arrived, I thought the box looked perfect, so I was super-surprised to find that the dehydrator's lid was irreparably broken, making the thing useless. It simply looks crushed. Then I took another look at the box and realized that the packaging doesn't prevent this from happening, if a fairly heavy but slightly smaller object is placed on top of it. My box looked just pushed in enough that maybe that happened.
Then I read the other one-star reviews and realized that it may indeed be useless for its intended purpose anyway. Fire = bad, IMO. However I only want to dehumidify my 3D printer filament (which won't drip on the apparently-poorly-protected motor/heater assembly) and wasn't looking forward to spending a lot more in hopes of getting better packaging.
I almost did buy a hundred-dollar dehydrator, when it crossed my mind that this thing arrived without an outer box. It was not a gift so I didn't care (and hardly noticed). Fortunately we all have an option at checkout to ask that it be placed in an outer box. I've ordered another, that way, in hopes that it will arrive intact. I highly recommend this if you decide this is the right thing for you.
Still (grumble grumble) another return label to print, another confrontation with the packing tape gun, and another trip to the mailboxes-r-us place to dispose of it... ugh!
Corinne : Perfect beef jerky
Just received dehydrator today 7/20/21. Had beef marinated for about 5 hours prior to it arriving. Absolutely delicious. So I'm glad I kept an eye on it bc all recipes stated 8 hours & I like my beef jerky in smaller& thinner pieces especially for the kids. I put on at 6:45 and by 9:30, it was done. Perfect texture. So delicious. My family and I tore it up. Making more tomorrow.
Kimberly Noseworthy : You Get What You Pay For
I bought this because it was cheap. I got what I paid for. First, you turn the thing on and off by plugging it in. I can't even think of how this could be acceptable or safe. Amazon won't let you buy a faucet in California, but they will let you by something electrical that is controlled by the plug? There is NO heat control and no timer. A switch, control and timer were basics that I didn't even think to look for. It is also extremely noisy, so I will be returning.
Annie : Its a product you might not utilize daily
I was expecting this to be a little small in size but it surprised me with its size is first thing I had to return it. Secondly, after trying it to repack with the space saving stack feature, I could not see much of a difference in size truly. This product might be good for you if u have lots of empty space but for me size it acquired mattered and therefore I had to return it.
So its up to you and the space u want to occupy for a product u might utilize once in a blue moon. I hope my review helps you in judging the product correctly.
So its up to you and the space u want to occupy for a product u might utilize once in a blue moon. I hope my review helps you in judging the product correctly.
dsimplydot : A great no frills dehydrator! It is all that I need!
This easy to clean basic dehydrator has been a solution to the over abundance of veggies that my home garden produces this growing season. It has just one setting but it has worked grandly for my tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, heavier herbs and fruit leather (I purchased the fruit leather trays).
It is amazingly easy and I usually load it at night and run it all night for my tomatoes.
It is amazingly easy and I usually load it at night and run it all night for my tomatoes.
Alfredo Vargas : Not ideal
We bought this so we could make use of extra fruit this summer, make our own beef jerky etc.
1. This didn’t come with a manual. Quick search online, we found the manual- however it would have been nice to have it in hand to reference.
2. We followed the directions for orange/lemon slices to start.
3. After 6.5 hours (manual says 4-5 hrs) the slices weren’t dry. We sliced them thin etc.
THE SOUND - it’s loud. We initially had it in the kitchen, but it was so loud we moved it to the dining room. It was still loud. Similar to an old fan going out loud.
THE HEAT- this sucker produced so much heat. I’m talking, had to make sure nothing was beside it so it didn’t melt heat.
All in all, we are returning it.
1. This didn’t come with a manual. Quick search online, we found the manual- however it would have been nice to have it in hand to reference.
2. We followed the directions for orange/lemon slices to start.
3. After 6.5 hours (manual says 4-5 hrs) the slices weren’t dry. We sliced them thin etc.
THE SOUND - it’s loud. We initially had it in the kitchen, but it was so loud we moved it to the dining room. It was still loud. Similar to an old fan going out loud.
THE HEAT- this sucker produced so much heat. I’m talking, had to make sure nothing was beside it so it didn’t melt heat.
All in all, we are returning it.
Melvin Henry : PRODUCT NOT WORKING (WASTE OF MONEY)
This Product does not work here in Austria (Vienna), Why is this product not working here (at least for me)
When I got the product I unbox it and power on the product immediately there was a sound and after sometimes there is no sound and it looks like not working, I tried next day, there is no sound anymore, looks like its dead, I replace the product, paying a Return amount of 25 Euros in addition, and got the new product its also the same problem not working the same issue like the previous product, if I want to return this product I need to pay again 25 euros i am really fed up.. can anyone help me out
When I got the product I unbox it and power on the product immediately there was a sound and after sometimes there is no sound and it looks like not working, I tried next day, there is no sound anymore, looks like its dead, I replace the product, paying a Return amount of 25 Euros in addition, and got the new product its also the same problem not working the same issue like the previous product, if I want to return this product I need to pay again 25 euros i am really fed up.. can anyone help me out
Alfredo Vargas : Not ideal
We bought this so we could make use of extra fruit this summer, make our own beef jerky etc.
1. This didn’t come with a manual. Quick search online, we found the manual- however it would have been nice to have it in hand to reference.
2. We followed the directions for orange/lemon slices to start.
3. After 6.5 hours (manual says 4-5 hrs) the slices weren’t dry. We sliced them thin etc.
THE SOUND - it’s loud. We initially had it in the kitchen, but it was so loud we moved it to the dining room. It was still loud. Similar to an old fan going out loud.
THE HEAT- this sucker produced so much heat. I’m talking, had to make sure nothing was beside it so it didn’t melt heat.
All in all, we are returning it.
1. This didn’t come with a manual. Quick search online, we found the manual- however it would have been nice to have it in hand to reference.
2. We followed the directions for orange/lemon slices to start.
3. After 6.5 hours (manual says 4-5 hrs) the slices weren’t dry. We sliced them thin etc.
THE SOUND - it’s loud. We initially had it in the kitchen, but it was so loud we moved it to the dining room. It was still loud. Similar to an old fan going out loud.
THE HEAT- this sucker produced so much heat. I’m talking, had to make sure nothing was beside it so it didn’t melt heat.
All in all, we are returning it.
skalka : Clean, easy to use and affordable - TRIFECTA!
I am so happy I got this! I dehydrate chicken, beef, pork, apples and carrots for my dog and this dehydrator makes it so easy.
It holds a lot, cleans up easy, has easy stacking trays and has a cord tuck that makes storage easy, as well.
It holds a lot, cleans up easy, has easy stacking trays and has a cord tuck that makes storage easy, as well.
TC : Works great for dehydrating peppers. Rather high heat and not adjustable.
A little bummed to find out it dehydrates at around 140 degrees. that is too hot for certain things. But it works well for what I am doing, which is primarily peppers and fruit.
Price is right, can't beat that.
From what I could tell from my brief research, the drying trays are BPA free.
Not the greatest amount of height in between trays when stacked. If you have some large peppers like I do, you'll have to pretty them down, or slice them up. Not a big deal I guess. Won't be an issue for most things, like sliced apples, apricots, peaches, beef jerky. Will be an issue for large plums though. Don't think you'll be able to do a lot of prunes with this.
It's not super loud, but it's not quiet either. Not really a big deal, can always put it in another room if the noise bothers you.
All in all, I'm happy with it, but for my needs, I will be upgrading soon.
Price is right, can't beat that.
From what I could tell from my brief research, the drying trays are BPA free.
Not the greatest amount of height in between trays when stacked. If you have some large peppers like I do, you'll have to pretty them down, or slice them up. Not a big deal I guess. Won't be an issue for most things, like sliced apples, apricots, peaches, beef jerky. Will be an issue for large plums though. Don't think you'll be able to do a lot of prunes with this.
It's not super loud, but it's not quiet either. Not really a big deal, can always put it in another room if the noise bothers you.
All in all, I'm happy with it, but for my needs, I will be upgrading soon.
BonBon : Works great!
We have made so many things with this, and it works great! I was concerned at first because there is no temperature control. Once you plug it in, it's running, and I think it goes to 160 and stays there. But honestly when you are dehydrating things, I have not run into the issue of something being too dry. With fruit or veggie chips or jerky/furit leather, you want things cracker dry anyway. With almost everything we dehydrated, we ran it overnight, and were always impressed with the results! Great machine for the price!
Alfredo Vargas : Not ideal
We bought this so we could make use of extra fruit this summer, make our own beef jerky etc.
1. This didn’t come with a manual. Quick search online, we found the manual- however it would have been nice to have it in hand to reference.
2. We followed the directions for orange/lemon slices to start.
3. After 6.5 hours (manual says 4-5 hrs) the slices weren’t dry. We sliced them thin etc.
THE SOUND - it’s loud. We initially had it in the kitchen, but it was so loud we moved it to the dining room. It was still loud. Similar to an old fan going out loud.
THE HEAT- this sucker produced so much heat. I’m talking, had to make sure nothing was beside it so it didn’t melt heat.
All in all, we are returning it.
1. This didn’t come with a manual. Quick search online, we found the manual- however it would have been nice to have it in hand to reference.
2. We followed the directions for orange/lemon slices to start.
3. After 6.5 hours (manual says 4-5 hrs) the slices weren’t dry. We sliced them thin etc.
THE SOUND - it’s loud. We initially had it in the kitchen, but it was so loud we moved it to the dining room. It was still loud. Similar to an old fan going out loud.
THE HEAT- this sucker produced so much heat. I’m talking, had to make sure nothing was beside it so it didn’t melt heat.
All in all, we are returning it.
Candita Campbell : Poorly package in original box that was very damaged
It was sent in an original box that was damaged very badly and when I opened the box it looked OK but the cord was to short to reach my electrical outlet and took up to much counter space in a small apartment. So I decided to return it. I never look on underneath the bottom because the cord was sticking out and that when I knew this would not work for me. and as I was putting it back in the box it came in I turned it over and wow where I saw the bottom of the base was broken and I wrapped the cord in the base and put it in the box to return it.
Sak : Does the job loud and proud
Pro: It does the job.
Cons- It has no ON/OFF button. Just plug into the wall and it turns on.
-It is very loud especially if you live in a small space like me
-You have to unscrew the bottom off to be able to wash the drippings. Should be a snap in drip pan or something.
-No kind of control or settings. Just plug it in and runs, loudly, on one temperature with no timer so don't forget about it or you'll have tinder jerky instead of tender jerky
Cons- It has no ON/OFF button. Just plug into the wall and it turns on.
-It is very loud especially if you live in a small space like me
-You have to unscrew the bottom off to be able to wash the drippings. Should be a snap in drip pan or something.
-No kind of control or settings. Just plug it in and runs, loudly, on one temperature with no timer so don't forget about it or you'll have tinder jerky instead of tender jerky
Annie : Its a product you might not utilize daily
I was expecting this to be a little small in size but it surprised me with its size is first thing I had to return it. Secondly, after trying it to repack with the space saving stack feature, I could not see much of a difference in size truly. This product might be good for you if u have lots of empty space but for me size it acquired mattered and therefore I had to return it.
So its up to you and the space u want to occupy for a product u might utilize once in a blue moon. I hope my review helps you in judging the product correctly.
So its up to you and the space u want to occupy for a product u might utilize once in a blue moon. I hope my review helps you in judging the product correctly.
Thomas A. Anderson : Great dehydrator...with no on/off switch or temp control.
Works really well, and the price is right, but I hate that it doesn’t have a temperature control, and it does not have an on/off switch. You have to plug it in, then it turns on...unplug to turn off. Again, it does work really well. I have dried fruits and beef. I have made pemmican. I have also dried my wet brass. Drying brass takes less than an hour. It is very convenient.
sinaro men : a must have for any houehold
i love this machine. i never thought i needed one of these. the packaging was a little beat up when i received it but nothing was damaged on the inside, so i'm pretty happy otherwise. it was so simple to assemble. just take everything out of the bags and stack, simple. the temperature is set around 160f i think which is perfect to dry anything you need. i grow my own mushroom and want to use this to dry them out for storage. the mushroom dried within a couple of hours sealing in the freshness. i'm going to try it with other fruits and vegetable as well. the unit is light and seem very sturdy. it gets pretty warm so keep it away from children. there are so many racks included but there are additional racks for sale as well if needed. there are ample space on the racks to put stuff in. the fan is quiet. it is easy to operate as well, just pluck and go. highly recommended.
Beana : Great for the price!
Great buy for the cost. This is my 2nd machine. I love making dehydrated apples and homemade dog chicken & beef strip treats. It takes about 8-9hrs for most things. But the flavor is incredible! My family can't get enough. Only cons:
• It is a bit loud (the fan) it's better to run this machine at night.
• The fruit takes longer times than in the book to dry if you want it crispy.
• The racks are confusing/annoying at times to put together.
Pros:
•Racks are dishwasher safe and easy to clean and non-stick.
•Can add racks! Yay
•No confusing dials, just plug it in.
•See through lid so you can see you food dehydrate over time.
• It is a bit loud (the fan) it's better to run this machine at night.
• The fruit takes longer times than in the book to dry if you want it crispy.
• The racks are confusing/annoying at times to put together.
Pros:
•Racks are dishwasher safe and easy to clean and non-stick.
•Can add racks! Yay
•No confusing dials, just plug it in.
•See through lid so you can see you food dehydrate over time.
Ben Stein : Bad packaging - ORDERING TIP HERE
UPDATE - that worked. The second unit arrived in an outer box, and intact. Original review below.
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When this first arrived, I thought the box looked perfect, so I was super-surprised to find that the dehydrator's lid was irreparably broken, making the thing useless. It simply looks crushed. Then I took another look at the box and realized that the packaging doesn't prevent this from happening, if a fairly heavy but slightly smaller object is placed on top of it. My box looked just pushed in enough that maybe that happened.
Then I read the other one-star reviews and realized that it may indeed be useless for its intended purpose anyway. Fire = bad, IMO. However I only want to dehumidify my 3D printer filament (which won't drip on the apparently-poorly-protected motor/heater assembly) and wasn't looking forward to spending a lot more in hopes of getting better packaging.
I almost did buy a hundred-dollar dehydrator, when it crossed my mind that this thing arrived without an outer box. It was not a gift so I didn't care (and hardly noticed). Fortunately we all have an option at checkout to ask that it be placed in an outer box. I've ordered another, that way, in hopes that it will arrive intact. I highly recommend this if you decide this is the right thing for you.
Still (grumble grumble) another return label to print, another confrontation with the packing tape gun, and another trip to the mailboxes-r-us place to dispose of it... ugh!
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When this first arrived, I thought the box looked perfect, so I was super-surprised to find that the dehydrator's lid was irreparably broken, making the thing useless. It simply looks crushed. Then I took another look at the box and realized that the packaging doesn't prevent this from happening, if a fairly heavy but slightly smaller object is placed on top of it. My box looked just pushed in enough that maybe that happened.
Then I read the other one-star reviews and realized that it may indeed be useless for its intended purpose anyway. Fire = bad, IMO. However I only want to dehumidify my 3D printer filament (which won't drip on the apparently-poorly-protected motor/heater assembly) and wasn't looking forward to spending a lot more in hopes of getting better packaging.
I almost did buy a hundred-dollar dehydrator, when it crossed my mind that this thing arrived without an outer box. It was not a gift so I didn't care (and hardly noticed). Fortunately we all have an option at checkout to ask that it be placed in an outer box. I've ordered another, that way, in hopes that it will arrive intact. I highly recommend this if you decide this is the right thing for you.
Still (grumble grumble) another return label to print, another confrontation with the packing tape gun, and another trip to the mailboxes-r-us place to dispose of it... ugh!
Kurt S : It works
I bought this to dry out some super-hot peppers (habenero, ghost & Carolina reaper). On my first try, I left them whole, which was against the instructions. They did dry, but it took like 15 hours or more. Next time I cut off the tops and de-seeded them and they dried after about 9 hours, which is what the instructions said, so it works when I follow instructions. It makes a noise the whole time that we can hear in other rooms of the house; it's not an obnoxious sound, but just know you'll hear it whirring when it's on. Overall, it's not fancy, and I don't need it to be, and it works if you follow instructions. I'd buy it again
ZOBO : Dissapointed
This broke within 2-4 months of use..almost started a fire as smell of burning plastic and red light underneath which i assume was a flame starting; i quickly pulled the plug when i saw this...no air was blowing either...warranty is useless; people gave me so much trouble with communications, pictures; then wanting me to ship this gigantic unit back for inspection myself;worst experience with a warranty on a dysfunctional product ever...wasnt worth it i just tossed it and vowed to never buy from this brand again
Review : It's Basic, It Works
Did my 1st batch of hot peppers from my garden to make hot pepper flakes. It took about 7 hours, I cut the peppers length-wise and kept the seeds intact, then put them in my Ninja to turn them into hot pepper flakes. Worked fine. No switches or controls, just plug it in and let 'er rip. I recommend running out on a deck, patio, or garage when drying hot peppers -- fumes are intense.
Elario Dalmas, II : Works Great for Dehydrating PETG Filament
Has no temperature control as this is the lower model. If you need exact temperature control for other filaments buy the higher model. Works great for PETG- pulls water out in 2-4 hours. I purchased another set of stacking pieces and can dehydrate two reels of plastic. Just had to use flush cut cutters to remove the bottoms of the trays (except for the bottom tray). Others have said it works well for PLA, but I haven't tried that.
Snowbird : Since 2016 and still going strong!
I came back to buy a couple more trays and the screen inserts to keep small foods in the tray. I was surprised when I saw that I first bought this back in 2016. It's July 2021 now so already several years of use. I primarily use it for drying herbs like basil and sage. I also use it to dry and finish drying the handmade incense cones I make. Especially my lavender cones benefit from a final drying for several hours in the dehydrator. Now that I have a garden again I expect to be using it even more.
Amazon Customer : Awesome Dehydrator for the Price!!! A++
I reviewed serveral food dehydrator's before I made my purchase and I am happy to say I made the right choice!! I chose this dehydrator over others due to its ability to store compactly and its aesthetics in regards to appearance (oh, and the cord winds up underneath). I will probably use this dehydrator less than ten times a year; primarily used to make jerky, with occasional fruit assortments. After researching this specific dehydrator with and without thermostat, I chose to save a few extra dollars (due to my usage stated above) and purchase the one without. From my findings, there was maybe 10-15 degrees difference between each model at its highest temp and for my use was not a concern (I urge you to make your own findings.). I made jerky in thin cut slices (by knife, so as thin as I could make them) and started the process a 9:30pm. By 6am the next morning, almost all the jerky was finished. I let a few pieces go a little longer due to their thickness, but was very impressed in the outcome. The noise from the fan is minimal, at least to me. Once you place the lid over the top, it probably cuts the noise in half. Our sleeping quarters are upstairs, and since I run the dehydrator at night, there is no issue.
Based on the description I have given above on how I use my dehydrator, I highly recommend to all that will have similar usage. It's a great little machine for the price. I purchased two extra trays just so I could receive free shipping, knowing I'd end up needing a couple more in order to cut the drying time down.
Hope you enjoy your new food dehydrator as much as I do! Good luck with your purchase!
Thanks,
Based on the description I have given above on how I use my dehydrator, I highly recommend to all that will have similar usage. It's a great little machine for the price. I purchased two extra trays just so I could receive free shipping, knowing I'd end up needing a couple more in order to cut the drying time down.
Hope you enjoy your new food dehydrator as much as I do! Good luck with your purchase!
Thanks,
Maria K. : Love It
I wanted a simple option to dehydrate treats for my dogs. I have tried to dehydrate a few times in the oven but it just seemed like too much work. Now with this dehydrator, it couldn't be easier. Yes, there is no auto turn off or timer feature but I am always around when I am using it. I have dehydrated chicken feet, chicken livers and hearts, sliced chicken breast and sliced beef. I have also done sweet potato, eggplant, apples and bananas. I can see that the fruit may take a lot more time to dry but the sweet potato and eggplant were so pretty. I made treat bags for neighbors dogs to share my experimentation. The only downside, and this may be user error but I find that I am a little too scared to leave the items out and instead have used the precaution of putting in the fridge but I find that after a week, the beef has gotten fuzzy and sprouted mold. I should just freeze it next time or look into finding a vacuum seal solution. I feel that I had sufficiently dehydrated it but may also need to experiment going longer and more consistent knife cuts. I do sometimes flip items and let the thicker items go longer while pulling off the thinner items that are already sufficiently dried out. Definitely an easy to use dehydrator while getting started.
bhollis : Great budget dehydrator
Been using it every weekend. Have me a camping box of food. Onions, squash, zucchini, brown rice, tomatoes, cabbage, hamburger meat and dried chicken, peaches apples and bananas. Never ate so good on a camping trip. I have put up over 10 jars a a probably 30 quart bags of emergency food as well. First the virus then our snowstorm within a year, I seen the grocery stores empty. Made me realize you can't always depend on retail store to be stocked. Ready now.
Jayne D. : Excellent Customer Service
The product does it's job, it is simple and easy to use. I was even more impressed with the customer service. My machine started acting up after about 11 months of light use. The machine would turn off randomly,or not start at all unless the cord was positioned precisely. I contacted the company, knowing I was within the 1 year warranty. They were timely and helpful in their responses. They ended up sending me a new machine (after having me cut the cord to the original and send them a picture). Overall, I am happy with this experience and plan on buying more products from Presto.
Logan : This is a great product! But here's my issues with owning them.
So first I'd like to add before I give my honest review, this product is great for time to time use and what it offers to light use but there's some down falls that I can see after owning two of these for a year, that could even become annoying to the average user.
I run a very small jerky business that I'm slowly trying to start up and expand, and the most import thing to me about this is that the FDA guidelines are followed. Here's a few issues that I've found with owning these, this strictly differs from user to user but these are mine.
- The Temperature Control is non-existance which isn't terrible because it makes it easy to setup and use, as long as the manufacture sets it to 165F it should cover all FDA guidelines on Meat/Chicken. Here's where it falls short, after doing some testing the internal temp doesn't bring all the meat to 165F+ for more than 10 minutes. This is a huge pain in the ass, as this requires more time spent cooking meat (For me 8-16lbs at a time in the oven all for 10 minutes each, and you're lucky to get 3lbs in the oven at a time.) More time spent on this means less preping/loading trays. (Not even flipping the trays is good enough to fix this problem, as the tempature just doesn't hit 165F at all!)
- Next is the maintenance which is my #1 issue - I've found over time putting the fruit roll tray on the bottom to catch the run off speeds up cleaning times a little, but the trays.. Those are an entire different story! Nothing seems to work for keeping them clean, or metigating the mess after cooking an entire batch of jerky (Not even the no stick tray covers.) Owning 16 trays - Cleaning these takes anywhere from 45-60 minutes to clean entirely - Removing every piece of residue left on them, and bleaching them from top down. I own a large brush and have to scrub constantly even after allowing them to soak overnight in a large pool of hot water with soap to help break down the gunk. (This is absolutely terrible! Even after all of that - You have to scrub vigorously.)
The cracks in the trays make it terrible for a brush to scrub, and food is constantly getting in between them - making it a nightmare to constantly keep up with to clean every single day.
I run a very small jerky business that I'm slowly trying to start up and expand, and the most import thing to me about this is that the FDA guidelines are followed. Here's a few issues that I've found with owning these, this strictly differs from user to user but these are mine.
- The Temperature Control is non-existance which isn't terrible because it makes it easy to setup and use, as long as the manufacture sets it to 165F it should cover all FDA guidelines on Meat/Chicken. Here's where it falls short, after doing some testing the internal temp doesn't bring all the meat to 165F+ for more than 10 minutes. This is a huge pain in the ass, as this requires more time spent cooking meat (For me 8-16lbs at a time in the oven all for 10 minutes each, and you're lucky to get 3lbs in the oven at a time.) More time spent on this means less preping/loading trays. (Not even flipping the trays is good enough to fix this problem, as the tempature just doesn't hit 165F at all!)
- Next is the maintenance which is my #1 issue - I've found over time putting the fruit roll tray on the bottom to catch the run off speeds up cleaning times a little, but the trays.. Those are an entire different story! Nothing seems to work for keeping them clean, or metigating the mess after cooking an entire batch of jerky (Not even the no stick tray covers.) Owning 16 trays - Cleaning these takes anywhere from 45-60 minutes to clean entirely - Removing every piece of residue left on them, and bleaching them from top down. I own a large brush and have to scrub constantly even after allowing them to soak overnight in a large pool of hot water with soap to help break down the gunk. (This is absolutely terrible! Even after all of that - You have to scrub vigorously.)
The cracks in the trays make it terrible for a brush to scrub, and food is constantly getting in between them - making it a nightmare to constantly keep up with to clean every single day.
Jessica K. : Too hot for fruit leather, no timer or temp control
Unfortunately, since all I really wanted this for was to make fruit leather, it’s not the dehydrator for me. With no temp controls and no timer, it’s also really hard for anyone who doesn’t work from home. This machine only heats at 160 degrees, and fruit leather does better at 135ish, so when I left for work I’d need to come home on my lunch break to turn it off (or do it overnight and get up really early to turn it off). I need a timer, and temperature controls!
Ashley123 : Works well, looks nice, like the removable stackable trays
Not much to say, except that it’s working great so far, I like the clean look of it, and I love that I can choose how many trays to use each time . . . a great dehydrator for a pretty low price!
Only cons -
It’s not “noisy”, but I do have to turn the tv/music up, when it’s on (kind of like ambient noise).
There is no temperature control or any sort of control system… It comes on when you plug it in and it turns off when you unplug it. I don’t mind the simpleness, as I’ve learned To just adjust how long I have it running, as opposed to changing the temperature.
Only cons -
It’s not “noisy”, but I do have to turn the tv/music up, when it’s on (kind of like ambient noise).
There is no temperature control or any sort of control system… It comes on when you plug it in and it turns off when you unplug it. I don’t mind the simpleness, as I’ve learned To just adjust how long I have it running, as opposed to changing the temperature.
Kickin' Back : Not recommended to buy!
Not the best dehydrator and totally not recommended to buy!
It does not have any temperature control or even a turn on/off switch.
Return time window is too short. I bought it for my son's Christmas present, and by the time we had a chance to try it for the first time and discover that it wasn't a good fit for us, it was too late to return the product.
It does not have any temperature control or even a turn on/off switch.
Return time window is too short. I bought it for my son's Christmas present, and by the time we had a chance to try it for the first time and discover that it wasn't a good fit for us, it was too late to return the product.
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