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°.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: No I don't think it is loud- a quiet hum. We've been quite pleased with it thus far!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

Can you dry foods without using heat element but just the fan?

Answer: No

Answer: Yes

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

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

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.

My other question is about the herbs you can and cannot dry. How much does it matter to dry basil, for ex.?

kale chips

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

can i change shiping adress

Answer: yep. but not here.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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.

Can the tray hold liquid soy milk?

Answer: No, the trays are vented for hot air.

Answer: No

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

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.

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

Can you make yogurt in this dehydrator?

Answer: I think I read on o

Answer: Seriously?

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.

Can you use this dehydrator for raw nuts after soaking them?

Answer: Yes

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

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!

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

How do I pay for a food dehydrator with my visa gift card?

Answer: enter it like a credit card

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Has anyone used this to make aquafaba macarons?

Answer: I have not

Product reviews of Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator, Standard

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!

debbiker54 : Affordable works great

I got this basic dehydrator to make dog treats due to my dog being on a limited diet and the high cost of dog treats. This model just plugs in and has one setting no on and off switch or temp control. There are 4 trays plastic to place items on. You can buy another version that come with mesh creens for dehydrating smaller items or just order them separately. I have done chicken and beef hearts, liver and gizzards. Estimated time maybe 6 to 8 hours, I cut them in small things pieces, then I heat them in oven after to kill any bacteria. It seems to use more energy but have not checked my bill. Well worth the price. I wouldn't recommend leaving it unattended but just do the dehydrating when your home. Works good, great value easy to clean, buy it!

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.

Jerimiah Cuevas : Prefect replacement to my old dehydrator

I am very happy with this Dehydrator in comparison to my old one.

1. Its less noisy (note* it still makes noise but its less annoying then say the dishwasher! LOL) My old one was a much higher pitch and had to be in a closed room by itself. This one sound more like the fan over the oven on low. you can hear it but its not annoying.
2. The trays are designed to condense down when not in use for storage (Love this)
3. The true space on each tray is less than what I had before but the air flow is WAY better and I no longer have to rotate trays half way thru.
4. It starts running the minute you plug it in. That is fine with me as it is not something I leave on the counter when not in use like other appliances so to be it not having an on and off switch is not an issue.

Over all I am very satisfied as I have done 2 batches of jerky and a batch of pineapple so far and I have only had it a week.

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.

SilverMoon : Fantastic dehydrator!

This is a newer updated version of one I used to have and let me tell you, this thing works! It's amazing! We made two batches of beef jerky and both were fantastic! I mean the best jerky we've ever had. It's easy to operate, use and clean. Just plug it in, it stays at 165 degrees, has a nice quiet white noise while running. Our jerky took 4.5 hours for 2 lbs of top round cut 1/8- 1/4" thick (3 trays) and 5.5 hours for 2.75 lbs of chuck, cut the same way (4 trays). Amazing results. Very impressive little machine and it stores nicely too! Get it!

michael byrd : Great dehydrator, especially for the price.

I wanted to give a fair review of this because so many people have given it a negative review for things I feel are not true. I bought this for dehydrating meat so the 165 temp is not a problem, it dehydrates thick slices of beef in 6 hours. Everything seems to be built well and judging from the pictures they changed the model some. There is no on or off button but if pulling a plug out is too difficult for you, I don’t recommend anything electric in general. There was no need to rotate as the fan worked great and my jerky was cooked evenly. The only thing bad is that it is loud, but you stop noticing it quickly.

Alex Antonini : Ok product, not free to return it though ????

Works well and it costs a lot less than most food hydrators. This company sells separately a lot of accessories, seasonings, etc. to go with it which is great! I ended up returning mine bcse I honestly cant be bothered with the prep before (shopping for the right meat, freezing it for an hour, cutting it, removing excess fat and finished with marinating it for 24 hrs... then wait anywhere from 4-6 hrs wheb you put the meat in the machine... then after that u gotta “crisp it up” on the stove (didnt understand why that had to be done? ????????‍♀️) anyway, didnt give them all the stars bcse they charge you $10 to return the product which doesnt sit well with me. Most companies nowadays try to keep the customer happy and they dont deduct a $10 fee from your refund when you decide to return the product. They also make the return more complicated than it has to be by not allowing you to print out the label; only a “real” UPS store can do it (not Staples or the like). Too bad bcse I know they have a decent product but Id rather do business with a company that cares about their customers and their satisfaction...even if the product is more expensive...

Alex Antonini : Ok product, not free to return it though ????

Sherri m : Loud and noisey

I did my research before ordering and this Presto was in the top picks. The price was right , good quality ….however it sounded like the overhead hood fan above stove. As we know dehydrating takes hours so that noise was disturbing. Had to turn up TV to drown out noise. What a shame. Returned item and was returned $ without any problems.

campnurse4 : Dehydrate Your Herbs, Produce, and Meat

This provides excellent air movement and heat without overcooking the bottom tray before the top tray. Easy clean up with just a wet cloth. Trays are sturdy, which is very important when removing items from them as well as for cleanup.

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.

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.

Alexander Ball : Good enough

I've seen some reviews where people say it takes too long to dry stuff and I thought I'd review that part of it. I made a mistake my first time in not cutting things thin enough to dry quickly. I manually sliced apples to make apple chips and my knifework was not consistent. I think that's what many are doing and then struggling to adequately see what went wrong. So all that being said, I think a mandoline is likely needed for most like me.

Other things that I can confirm or disprove from people:
* it is one temp, no adjustment.
* personally, I think it is a bit noisy (think loud hum/white noise). I do wish it were quieter.
* I found the packaging to be fine, no problems.
* you may need to buy extra racks as there are more than enough to get started, but given the time commitment, you'll likely want to do more all at once, rather than do batches.

So in conclusion, I think it is noisy but it does what I paid it to do and I've enjoyed it so far. 6.5/10.

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.

Alyxsa Shuray Wellness Group LLC : LOVE LOVE LOVE

Ok, it may be slightly loud? I'm not sure because I never owned a dehydrator before but this one does the job perfectly. It's located in my herb drying room so the slight drying sound does not bother me one bit.
I find awesome deals on organic fruit and dry them for snacks, to add to my yogurt, cereal, etc. If you have children this is a great way to dry and store snacks for later use. My dogs like the banana chips for a snack :-)

There isn't a controller to set it a particular temperature but I find that if I set the timer, for example, my apples I set for 36 hours. They are nice and crunchy like a cookie! If I take it out around 24 hours it will be softer and not crunchy. You can determine how crunchy you want your goodies but how long you dry them. It comes with a booklet with directions on cooking and preparing your fruit.

There are plenty of tiers to dry various fruits and veggies at the same time. You won't regret 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

Daniel B. : Does an awesome job

I didn't want to drop a ton on a super expensive dehydrator for my jerky. It doesn't have all the gadgets a more expensive one does, but if you're just looking for a dehydrator you don't mind monitoring, this is perfect. Definitely easy to clean with the removable racks. A bit weird with how it just runs when you plug it in and that's about it. But again, if you are just looking to dehydrate in general, this will do the trick for less cost. Though, it is a bit noisy, might want to put it in another room that you don't mind smelling like what you're dehydrating.

Dayna Thai : I would say it’s a quality product overall definitely did it’s job I would buy again

I feel like the noise level increases the longer you run it. It’s not extremely hard to clean but if you don’t have a dishwasher it’s not exactly fun lots of little holes but that’s good for airflow. So far I’ve done beef jerky and it on several occasions it turned out great there is no temperature control or any settings whatsoever you just plug it in and turn it on I wish you could adjust the temperatureI would say it’s a quality product overall definitely did it’s job I would buy again

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.

Maxine : Best 30 bucks spent

I bought this so I could make my service dog some healthier treat options. This was the 2nd best 30 bucks i ever spent (1st was my medical bracelet). It only took about 3 hours and 45 mins to make her some sweet potato chips, and she just absolutely loves them. I'm about to make her some more soon so she can keep having those healthy snack options. The only downside is that it is a little loud, but in my apartment, there's a lot of spots where it echoes, so I'm sure I just have it in one of those spots, but my boyfriend didnt really think it was loud.

Tom M. : Many pluses, a few drawbacks

I was a commercial mushroom picker for many years and used a variety of commercial and home-brew driers for mushrooms over that time. The last one I had (a top-down drier) died in about 4 months. This drier was amazing in some regards. It dried mushrooms that normally would have taken 12 hours in 4-6 hours. The unit is almost completely silent and the trays reverse to allow the entire unit to be stored in a compact space. Now the negatives. The temperature is set at 165 degrees--meaning it cannot be used to dry many spices (something I did want to do.) And the unique design of the trays in this unit means extra trays from other driers cannot be used with it--so you'd have to buy extra trays from this maker i you needed them. Overall, though, I'm happy with the purchase and the unit is really well built compared to other junk driers that dry from top down.

MrsBruno : I love my dehydrator so much

Right now, I'm using this exclusively to dehydrate sweet potato strips for dog treats. It's awesome. It's easy to start up, clean and store. It does its job very nicely, and while it could be quieter, I almost want the noise to remind me that it's cooking away. So much better than running the oven. I'm going to look at human treats next! Great value, too.

Marcia Bolden : Nice beginner dehydrator

I purchased this to dehydrate my fruits and herbs. There is no temperature control. This dehydrator is huge and takes up a lot of space. I like that you can add additional trays, however, I don't like the fact that I can't control the temp. I have outgrown this dehydrator and am looking for something compact, temperature control and is expandable. It does the job.

Ted & Allie : So far so good!!

So we just purchased this a few days ago and decided to dehydrate some lean shoulder roast. And of course make our own marinade. This is pretty much the outcome so far and it turned out absolutely amazing!! This dehydrating machine works wonderfully!!! The only downfall is the noise of it. Which is tolerable. This product is refinitely a must have.

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.

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.

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

Sean : Very loud persistent ringing sound

Everything about the product seems fine except that it’s really loud. The fan is quiet but mine has a loud ringing sound which will drive you nuts if it’s in the same room as you. Maybe this particular one is broken, I’m not sure

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.

Amazon Customer : !!!FIRE HAZARD!!!

The heating vents on the outside ring allow grease to get down into the heating element (see pictures) Filled my garage with smoke from the grease burning off, super lucky it didn’t cause a grease fire and burn my house down.

I’ve only owned this dehydrator for a year, and made about 10 batches of jerky.

Company declined to refund my purchase. They offered to “repair” it, if I covered shipping both ways, which would be more expensive than the unit itself.

Will be cutting my losses and looking for another product that doesn’t have such a horrible design flaw.

Tara Srofe : No temperature control

I guess I didn't read the description very good because I didn't know until I received the dehydrator that it only had one temperature and that is way above what I was looking for. I don't need it to go to 160 degrees since I am only using it for fruits and veggies and since I do my lifestyle as Raw, nothing can be that high of a temp. So I am looking to sell it to someone that is more interested in using it for jerky or something. Be sure to read ALL descriptions to be sure it is what you are looking for.

Kimberly Noseworthy : You Get What You Pay For

Adam C. : Easy to use, does what it says with great results

Note: I purchased this for making jerky, and that's the only thing I've used it for.

I think this unit is great. Incredibly simple operation (there isn't even an on/off switch...just plug it in), load the racks up, pop the top on, and plug it in. I've left it on overnight more than once after loading it and forgetting about it (because alcohol), and the jerky was dry, but totally fine. Perfect balance of "cooking" via warm/hot air and dehydration via the same mechanism.

Bottom line, there's a reason why this is one of (if not the top) rated food dehydrator on Amazon.

Maxine : Best 30 bucks spent

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.

NanaJP : 100% satisfied

I’ve been buying sweet potato treats for my granddogs for ages and it finally occurred to me to make them myself. I read the reviews for this dehydrator and decided the price was what I was comfortable with and since I have no interest in dehydrating a wide variety of food, some issues like a timer, or on-off switch or noise were not a factor.
In short, I’m thrilled and this has exceeded my expectations. The unit is simple, I’m not bothered by the sound, and I use the timer on my phone to keep track.
The results are better than commercially available treats. I’ve tried both blanching and not, and while the appearance is different in the finished product the texture is not. My granddogs are happy to receive either.
The photo shows the blanched version at the top.
I am 100% satisfied.

Bumpkinboy : REALLY NICE, BASIC DEHYDRATOR

I use a dehydrator for one thing only - to make chicken jerky for the dogs. This does a great job of it. I've been using it almost weekly for the month or so that I've had it. No on-off switch - just plug it in and it starts dehydrating.

The rather strange zig-zag layout of the various trays is clever. For storage, they stack into each other - the 4 trays fitting together so that they're barely taller than a single tray. Makes storage a bit easier.

Wish that the plastic cover fit a bit better. It just sits on the top - it doesn't snap on. It really isn't a problem when using the device - but when putting it away one day, with the cover on top, it slid off and dropped to the floor and broke one of the little plastic handles off. Didn't help that I was trying to store it on TOP of a tall kitchen cabinet, of course. :-) Still works okay, I might add.

No beefs at all. And the price is right - much better than the unit it replaced, and it does an equivalent job. It doesn't have the on-off switch, nor can I adjust to different temperatures - but as I said, I use this for one thing only and it does fine at that.

Kimberly Noseworthy : You Get What You Pay For

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.

Don D : Great dehydrator for fruit

This is a great dehydrator for fruit. I've dried apples, blueberries, bananas and a wide variety of other fruits and they all have come out great. The only comment I really have is if you would like to make beef jerky, you should probably look elsewhere. This does not have a heat gauge and after taking some internal temperature readings, it does not get up to the required level of heat required to safely make beef jerky. Of course, you could use this in conjunction with your oven to ensure that the jerky is safe, but why not just spring for a unit that is appropriate for beef jerky and skip the step?

Amanda T : No regrets here! LOVE this thing!

I LOVE this dehydrator so far! I made the best jerky I have had in years and it's just how I want it. This dehydrator is easy to clean, easy to use (you literally plug it in and it starts... then unplug when done). It has a slightly less loud sound of a hair dryer (I personally expected it to be very loud so I was very happy). The price is reasonable and I have already started buying some as gifts for friends and family. The instruction book is easy to understand and even offers their own jerky recipe and steps for either jerky or vegetables/ fruits/ herbs.

So- as a beginner- I am proud to have purchased this. I even plan on buying more levels soon to make even more veggie chips and jerky. 10/10

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.

Thomas A. Anderson : Great dehydrator...with no on/off switch or temp control.

pesto22 : BEWARE - PROP 65 WARNING

Beware what is not advertised is a prop 65 warning on this item. Would have been nice if seller disclosed this to avoid the hassle of returning. Not sure who feels comfortable making food with a product that has materials known to cause cancer....

LisaCapeCohen : Don't waste your money

I gave this to my husband for Christmas and I ordered it too early to be able to return it now.
Banana chips were supposed to take 5-7 hrs, we dried them for 15 hrs + and then threw them away. Total waste of money.

Paul T. Maack : It does the job, but not the greatest. I have buyer's remorse.

I tend to really research a lot before buying stuff, and take a few days at least to make sure I want that specific thing before I buy it so I don't get buyer's remorse... I didn't on this, and I wish I had.

Pros:
- Dehydrates stuff.
- Can accommodate extra racks (sold separately) up to 8 (I think).

Cons:
- No temperature control.
- Not super great air flow, so you gotta constantly be moving the trays around.
- Loud. Really loud.
- Blows the air right up into the room (so if you're making some spicy jerky... prepare for your place to seem like a war zone.).
- Expansion trays are expensive.
- Not easy to clean. Like... Really not easy to clean. The stuff gets caked on (or baked on if you will) so the best thing to do is soak them, but the trays are too big for the sink. The base gets dirty too, but the opening where the hot air comes from is not raised much, so you gotta worry about getting liquid in there (so no getting it soaking wet, then easy cleanup). I ended up having to take them all to the bathtub, and spray them down with the shower head, then let them sit for a bit, and scrub them down, then give up because of all the tiny nooks and crannies it has where stuff got stuck and I was sick of scrubbing... So I tossed them in the dishwasher. Which of course didn't accommodate them right away, so I had to remove the top rack from the dishwasher, and do two loads (because I got all 8 trays. If you have 4 you should be able to get it done in one load). The plastic was stained from the peppers, and now the trays look super gross, but at least they're clean.

Other thoughts:
- I only used it twice, and haven't worked up any motivation to use it again. The thing is really just awful.

Home Brew : Good construction... two BIG flaws.

The construction and quality of the parts on this dehydrator are excellent. I think it is probably sturdy enough to last for several years and hundreds of uses. However, it does have two very big flaws... no timer and no ability to set the dehydrating temperature. After researching several websites on proper dehydrating techniques, I have discovered that temperature is very important. If set too high, the dehydrator could ruin some of your foods. This dehydrator has only one temperature. And since it does not have a timer to turn the apparatus off, you will have to monitor the dehydrator yourself.

I returned the one I purchased to Amazon after discovering this flaw and am upgrading to Presto model 06301... it has both a timer and a thermostat ranging from 90F to 160F. The cost of 06301 is $23.00 more but well worth the extra dollars spent.

If money is a factor, your personal time (to monitor the dehydrator) does not matter, and making jerky is your only interest, then this might work for you. However, if you want to dry beer hops cones and other herbs as I do, you need something with a temperature setting around 95F.

Colleen S. : Let's dehydrate everything....!

I purchased this around Christmas and it has been used frequently. We have dried apples, kiwis, pears, pineapple and just about anything else we could think of. It does not have a timer, it is pretty much a basic model but you can buy additional racks and the fruit roll attachment which we have yet to try. A bit big for some kitchens, so do measure to see if this will fit the bill for you, but we have this out all the time. We dehydrate fruits for snacks all the time and plan to try tomatoes when our crop goes crazy this year. I would not hesitate to recommend this as a starter unit. Well priced and easy to use!

DragonXero : I got it pretty thin with just a knife

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