Nesco Gardenmaster Food dehydrator, One Size, White review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
| Brand | NESCO |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 inches |
product features
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- 1000 watts of drying power provides even heat distribution
- Adjustable digital time & temperature control (90°F - 160°F)
- (4) BPA Free trays with 1 sq. ft. of drying area per tray - Expandable to 20 trays
- Proudly made in the USA of global and domestic components
- Includes (1) Fruit Roll Sheet, (1) Clean-A-Screen, a sample of Jerky Seasoning & Cure, and a 52-page recipe & instruction book
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NESCO FD-1040, Gardenmaster Digital Pro Dehydrator
NESCO FD-1040 Gardenmaster Digital Pro Dehydrator is ideal for drying and preserving large amounts of fruits, vegetables, herbs and jerky. This dehydrator comes with four trays (15.5″ diameter) and expands up to 20 trays so you can dry large quantities at once, with no tray rotation needed. The digital timer is programmable for up to 48 hours of drying time. The NESCO FD-1040 Gardenmaster Digital Pro Dehydrator provides the drying power that generates maximum speed and quality for dehydrating your favorite foods. Additional Add-A-Trays (SKU: TR-2) sold separately.
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1000 Watt PowerheadGenerates maximum speed and quality for dehydrating foods safety. | Digital Display with Adjustable Thermostat and TimerAllows user to dry different foods at proper time (up to 48 hours) and temperature (90°F - 160°F). | Converga-Flow SystemProvides even heat distribution without having to rotate trays. |
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BPA Free Drying TraysMade of high-quality food grade plastic. Each tray provides 1.2 sq. ft. of drying space. | Expandable Up To 20 Drying TraysIncrease the overall drying area by expanding your dehydrator with additional trays. | Recipe BookletGreat recipes, tips and tricks to help you get the most of your dehydrator. |
| Watt | 400 | 600 | 700 | 1000 | 1000 |
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| # Trays | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Max Tray Capacity | Expandable Up To 7 | Expandable Up To 12 | Expandable Up To 8 | Expandable Up To 30 | Expandable Up To 20 |
| Temperature Control | Fixed | Digital Controlled | Adjustable Thermostat | Adjustable Thermostat | Digital Controlled |
| Additional Accessories (By SKU) | LM-2-6, LSS-2-6, WT-2SG | LM-2-6, LSS-2-6, LT-2SG | SQM-2-6, SLD-2-6, SQT-2 | MS-2-6, SLD-2-6, TR-2 | MS-2-6, SLD-2-6, TR-2 |
| Approximate Size, Inches (L x W x H) | 13.5 x 13.5 x 9 | 13.5 x 13.5 x 9.75 | 14.5 x 14.37 x 9.75 | 14 x 14 x 10 | 15 x 15.5 x 9.5 |
product description
The NESCO FD-1040 Gardenmaster Digital Pro Dehydrator is ideal for drying and preserving large amounts of fruits, vegetables, herbs and jerky. 1000 watts of drying power means you can dry more, faster. This dehydrator comes with four (15 1/2″ diameter) trays and expands up to 20 trays so you can dry large quantities at once, with no tray rotation needed. Additional Add-A-Trays sold separately. The adjustable digital temperature control (90°F -160°F) gives you the flexibility to achieve the best results when drying different foods that need varying temperature settings. The digital timer is programmable for up to 48 hours of drying time. The quiet, powerful Converga-Flow fan forces heated air down the exterior pressurized chamber, then horizontally across each individual tray. The air flow then converges in the center for quick, consistent drying that is four times faster than other dehydrators. The top mounted fan eliminates liquids dripping into the heater chamber. The NESCO FD-1040 Gardenmaster Digital Pro Dehydrator provides the drying power that generates maximum speed and quality for dehydrating your favorite foods.
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Questions about Nesco Gardenmaster Food dehydrator, One Size, White
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How loud does the machine run?
Answer: We have a decibel reader, it was at 72 decibels. I was talking loud apparently at 70. A vacuum cleaner is at 80. So somewhere between your loud aunt and a vacuum cleaner. We had it on our kitchen counter, it reminded me of a white noise maker.
Answer: It is loud. Did my first batch of fruit today. Had to put out on porch.
Answer: It's about as loud as a floor box fan or portable fan. You do have to talk over it if you're standing right there. But it makes your house smell great so it's a tolerable nuisance!
Answer: It is very loud and smells like burnt hair. Then it dies. Do not waste your money on this junk product!!!!!!
Answer: It is a steady low pitched rumble. It is louder then you would expect. Puts out a lot of heat. I use it a lot. Put it out on porch in summer and in utility room in winter. Warms the room up.
Answer: It is probably like a medium quiet dishwasher. It is the fan that makes the noise and it is a larger unit with a larger fan than the one I use which is the FD-60. Mine is about like a noisy computer fan. I hope this helps you.
Answer: I do not know that answer.
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What is the model number for extra trays, screens and fruit roll trays?
Answer: I have the Nesco FD-1040 and purchased Nesco TR-2 add-a-tray and Nesco SLD-2-6 fruit rollup trays on Amazon. They look and fit like the ones delivered with the unit. I went to the Nesco web site to purchase the herb drying screens and to verify the fit of trays I bought on Amazon.
Answer: Nesco TR-2 Add-A-Tray for FD-1010/FD-1018P/FD-1020, Set of 2
Answer: fd1040
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Is this BPA free?
Answer: According to the NESCO website, any plastics that will touch food are BPA free. That's all I know.
Answer: My understanding is that the max temperature the dehydrator achieves is not high enough to release off-gassing chemicals so BPA is not an issue in this case.
Answer: Yes! And it is a great dehydrator
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is it made in the usa?
Answer: The booklet that it came with says made in the usa of usa and foreign components.
Answer: Made in CHINA. If you look underneath the top part/the fan control panel, it is stamped Made in China. The wording on the box is very misleading and confusing.
Answer: It was made in China
Answer: Made in China
Answer: Yes
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How easy is it to clean the trays?
Answer: They say not to put the trays in a dishwasher, but always a rebel, I do it anyway. OK, I paid the price, since they deform slightly from the heat in the dishwasher. But after 30 seconds of pre-scrubbing, they come out very clean.
Answer: Top shelf dishwasher and remove before the drying process starts. Or clean by hand easy. Just lube with vegetable oil before you start
Answer: Yes it is very easy to clean trays and works great
Answer: The trays are not hard to clean, but I don't think this dryer works very well. I have owned two other Nesco dryers with the heating element in the bottom that dried much better. I am very unhappy with this one.
Answer: The screens aren't too difficult to clean, but I usually let them soak for a few minutes first. To help make the trays easier to clean, I bought some screens that sit on top of the trays. Then while I am doing the dishes, I let the screens soak at the bottom of the dish water. By the time I get to them, they are real easy to clean.
Answer: Hi Theresa, actually they do clean very easy except they do not fit fully in a standard sink. I have put them flat in my dishwasher but DO NOT use the heat cycle but I would rather just wash by hand. I recently did tomatoes and actually the racks don't get that messy. I do love this dehydrator though because the racks are quite large...that is a plus for me!
Answer: I. Purchased a very "inexpensive" galvanized pans from salvation army (try a used items store), and when my trays got REALLY and sticky-gooey one time, I filled it up and soaked them for just a couple of minutes AND,wow they got super clean. Good luck.
Answer: Very easy. I have a brush at my sink that I use and that's it. If you follow the directions like the instructions says then it is no harder than washing dishes.
Answer: It isn't too bad at all if they fit in your dishwasher. Everything comes of pretty easily. When washing by hand, it's not bad either but you have to resist scrubbing too hard as the plastic grill is fairly thin. That being said, I've never broken any of the trays even with a bit of pressure.
Answer: The trays are super delicate so you need to be careful not to break them. However, soaking them in water reconstitutes everything that had dried on them and so it comes off easily. I have a 1 gallon tub that I use to wash vegetables and it works great for this. I wouldn't put them in the sink with other dishes.
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why is a 1000w needed when temp only go from 90-160 can sum one explain what difference between a 600w-1000w dehydrator surely 600w would same job as
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Answer: It depends on the number of trays used. A 600w would take us a very long time to finish. We use 1000w with 8 trays. That takes long enough. Less trays, less power required.
Answer: Drying the same number of trays to the same temperature is less work with the higher watt unit - so if doing small batches at lower temperatures the larger unit is less stressed and will last longer. Having more in the machine, or drying at a higher temperature you will reach a point where the smaller machine will be running at full capacity - but still not able to perform as requested. And running at higher capacity the smaller unit is going to burn itself out sooner.
Answer: The main reason is that drying time will be shorter, thus you will use less electricity to accomplish the project. Also, it gives you the ability of drying larger loads, again saving time and electricity.
Answer: But I believe a 600 w. would take longer to accomplish a task
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Does it work with European voltage
Answer: This is a USA standard product, it is 120volts. Please consider buying one of the voltage transformers in our store if the voltage in your country is not 100-120V. Hope this helps.
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What is the usable depth of the trays?
Answer: You have about 1/2 inch on the top of the tray and then another 1/2 inch clearance from the tray or lid above. This helps in not getting your food to thick, taking a long time to dry.
Answer: I just measured from bottom of one tray to top of the other and it is just under an inch. ed
Answer: they are about one inch deep but it is inconceivable that anyone would pile that much material into one tray. thin slices of apples, mangoes, etc., one layer deep. too much density and the machine would burn up before completing its job.
Answer: About 1 inch.
Answer: I'd say slightly more than 3/4"
Answer: just under an inch
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the extra trays do not say that they are for the FD-1040 - do they fit the maching ?
Answer: yes! i had the same concern. apparently nesco recently added the 1040 gardenmaster and it isnt listed on all sites yet. Additional trays that say the fit the '1000 series Gardenmaster' will fit the 1040. happy dehydrating :)
Answer: Hello, yes the extra trays do fit the machine. I was surprised to find them included also. Saved me from having to purchase them separately.
Answer: Yes! My wife has used the old and new trays without any problems.
Answer: Yes. They do!
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what is the warranty on this? (just in case i have a problem) ??
Answer: 1 year.
Answer: Look it up!
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How well does it work to make Kale Chips in this? Are the trays tall enough and do they need to be rotated?
Answer: I haven't tried kale chips yet but my sense is they would be good. I do mostly meat jerky and have found rotating trays does dehydrates meat evenly. One plus I have found is the drying time is way less than any of the recipes I have found on the internet or in cookbooks.
Answer: Haven't done it but should work fine. Rotating would only be necessary if you space the material being dried too closely together or the material is dense (AKA thick slices of whatever). This unit has better air circulation than the old one we had. I used trays from that old unit, dried stuff 6 or 7 trays deep with no problems. I agree that drying times are much faster than I expected.
Answer: I haven't done Kale. I have tried sweet potatoe, okra, green beans,, jerky,all did well veggies get crispy but fruit stays chewy. That doesn't seem to be a fault with this unit it is more a fact about dehydrating fruit. The circulation is great so rotating is not required. I think Kale would do fine. I also got the screens to dry herbs (sold separately). Herbs do great. I am very pleased with the quality
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Does this come with a cookbook?
Answer: It comes with a basic tips for drying
Answer: Not actually a cookbook. It's more like a guide flyer with all the basics, regarding dehydration times per fruit/vegetables etc. Also contains some recipes but not something special.
Answer: Yes it came with instructions and temp & time recommendations based on what you're dehydrating. At the rear of the booklet, they have a few recipes.
Answer: I believe the instruction book has pretty detailed drying times and tips but not much in the way of recipes.
Answer: A simple one that has drying times.
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does this come with a screen for herbs
Answer: It came with only four trays (I ordered two more) and one plastic 'sheet' for slurry and one plastic screen for finer foods.
Answer: It has a screen used for fruit rolls..could be used for herbs.
Answer: Yes, it comes with 4 regular trays, one mesh tray for small items like herbs and one solid tray for puréed food like fruit leather. This is a very good product as the timer makes it possible to set it at any hour.
Answer: Yes it comes with one
Answer: No, you can purchase that separately... Cabelas carry them.
Answer: Yes but only 1
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Is the BPA free? Or better yet, can someone tell me the recycle number at the bottom of the container?
Answer: The NESCO website says it is BPA free...but it also says made in USA, which some users say it is printed made in China. :-(
Answer: The only number on the bottom of the unit is the pin number. Can you tell me what BPA means and I will see if I can help you.
Answer: Hi, found this number on the bottom, but I'm not sure if it's what you are looking for; P/N:00088
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What is the difference between the 1040 and 1018?
Answer: Different circulation trays biggest thing heat and fan at top not digital dont think it has a timer really like my 1040 set temp and time and no worries once you get your times figured out im takeing my jerkry down to 5.5 or 5 so its a little more tender
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Does the 1000 watts really equal to less processing time as Nesco claims? Avg 8 hrs for lrg fruits ??
Answer: Yes, I can dehydrate strawberries in less than 5-6 hrs where most machines will say 8-12
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What is the model number for extra trays, screens and fruit roll trays for the Nesco 1040 gardenmaster Pro?
Answer: The model # for the "Add-A-Tray" for this dehydrator is TR-2P, set of two, $24.95, which states in my book that these will fit the 1000 series. As far as the "screens" and the "fruit roll trays", you have to just order them according to the size of your dimensions, either the 13" or 15". There is not a model 3 for these. I hope this has helped. Let me know if I can assist in any other manner.
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Europe has a different power system (220V). Does the Nesco for for Europe too?
Answer: This dehydrator works great. I bought a couple extra trays that have come in handy. As far a power for Europe, this dehydrator is 110V in America
Answer: I don't think so
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Do the trays clamp together and to the top? It has a handle that I thought was to use to pick up. I cannot find out to clip trays together
Answer: No the handle only lifts the top off the trays but you can't carry it all together with it.
Answer: Nope handle is to just make it easier to lift drying unit off cause its a little heavier. Everything just sits on top of each other
Answer: There are no clip but they stag on top each other, great buy for me. I use this machine a lot and love it.
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What are the pros and cons of having 1,000 watts versus 600 or 700 like other Nescos have? Thanks!
Answer: I didn't see any advantage as my dehydrator couldn't handle 18 trays, food in lower trays spoiled
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I would like to order extra trays. Which ones will fit this model?
Answer: Mine were very old Gardenmaster trays from another model. Much nicer trays too -- tighter spokes.
Answer: Nesco TR-2 Add-A-Tray fits all Gardenmaster Series.
Answer: I'm really sorry but I don't know
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Can I safely dehydrate chicken without the use of oven first and without risk of salmonella?
Answer: I wouldn’t try it!
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can I dry cooked rice and lentils in this one? can I place aluminum foil instead of the rollup sheets so that the food doesn't spill from the trays?
Answer: They have a real fine mesh screen that comes with the unit. I haven't tried rice or lentils.
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Has anyone tried dehydrating turmeric after you shred it in a food processor, how long to dry?
Answer: I have not personally tried drying fresh turmeric (genius idea!), but it will be rather wet so I would use the fruit leather guidelines. Use the solid plastic tray insert that comes with this, probably 135 degrees, start with 4 hours and see how it goes!
Answer: NO, but for meat and veggies, it works really well, much better than what I had!
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why does the tray gets deformed after several use?
Answer: Hello,
Answer: Mine are fine after several uses.
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can you use trays from the fd-61 with this?
Answer: I don’t think so.
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How can i change fd-1040's temperature display units from fahrenheit to celsius?
Answer: It does not change from Fahrenheit to Celcius.
Answer: They do not change from Fahrenheit to Celsius only Fahrenheit check manufacturer of your product added check owner's manual
Answer: I do not remember, but I think I saw it in the manual.
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my machine is not turning on... any advice?
Answer: I have a lot of trouble getting mine to turn on. I have to hit the switch dozens of times before it finally runs. Not sure if this is normal or just my unit. Once it turns on, it works great. Does anyone else have this problem?
Answer: When did it stop working? During the process or between swaps? Our first one had a motor failure for some unknown reason.
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where is the Nesco FD-1040 1000-watt Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator actually made?? Some say USA others say this particular model is made in China...
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Hello!! I have never had a dehydrator and i'd would like to know if it comsume a lot electricity?
Answer: Of course a 1000-watt heater will consume significant electricity. At fruit-drying temperature (135F), the heating element seems to be on about 1/3 of the time, so drying for six hours is probably like running a 1000-watt space heater for 2 hours. Pro-tip: if you live in a cooler climate, dry stuff in the winter, and the extra heat from the dehydrator warms your house, replacing other heat sources. That way, the incremental electricity cost really is negligible.
Answer: Compared with other electronics, I'd say no. Put simply, our use on it did not drive up our electric bill.
Answer: Negligible.... it's an awesome dehydrator - I love the ability to set the requirements for the dehydrating....couldn't be happier.
Answer: Not that much. I take into account its less expensive to make my dogs snacks than buy them. And more healthier for us.
Answer: no, very little
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Is that BPA free
Answer: I’m sorry, I have no idea.
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Can this dry a whole persimon?
Answer: I have never tried to dry a whole persimmon. I peel them and dry the slices which works really well. The slices are about 1/4 inch. You could try it but I think it would take a long time.
Answer: This machine works very well on thinly, uniformly sliced items such as meat or fruits. If a persimmon is bigger than a golf ball, it won’t physically fit between the trays. Also it would take a very long time to dehydrate if left whole. Good luck.
Answer: I'm sure it would but,it would take days. An oven would be a better option.
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How long does it take for the vegetable chips to get crunchy? Is the texture and taste similar to store bought chips?
Answer: The duration depends on the thickness of the slices and the kinds of fruits / vegetables used. Usually between 8 and 12 hours are required. I just try to make beet chips among the vegetables (but a lot of fruits). I made thick slices, it is dry, but not brittle. It's a bit the same texture a leather belt: it stands, it folds and it's dry.
Answer: Depends on the veggie. If you grew your own, it will take a little longer. It will also vary slightly depending on the number of trays you are using. If you get the "fresh" veggies at the store, make sure you rinse all the junk off them. Kale is about 4 hours (i.e., curly kale), sliced tomatoes about 12 hours on the average. They are as crunchy as what you buy in the store and much tastier. We take sliced tomatoes and add a little salt and pepper and use them as snacks or crush them into powder and make a soup by adding hot water. Seriously, this is the best dehydrator I have ever owned.
Answer: It's approx. 6-8 hrs depending on the thivkness. What u should know is they won't be chips. Chips need to b cooked via oven or deep fat fried. What u will have is dehydrated food. Add liquid to dehydrated food and the food comes alive again but n the raw state. U R only taking the liquid out. U R not cooking it.
Answer: Mine worked for about 15 seconds and died, so I really can't recommend the product, sorry.
Answer: I don't know. I purchased this as a gift.
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how long does it take to make jerky?
Answer: It really depends on meat thickness, spacing in trays, etc., but I use 10 trays right now and the jerkey is done in about 4-6 hours @ 160
Answer: We prefer to grind up our meat for jerky and then use a jerky gunto do strip jerkey on the dehydrater. On average 3 to 4 hours is good but it may depend on your preferred toughness of jerky.
Answer: We have used up to six trays of 1/8 inch slices (sliced by butcher) of London broil. This takes about 4 to 5 hours.
Answer: About 8 to 10 hours for thin sliced tri tip. Full power.
Answer: I do six hours @ 145 degrees
Answer: Depends of thickness, 8/10 hours
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Does it turn off automatically? Or does it beep and need to be turned off manually?
Answer: The Nesco FD-1040 Gardenmaster Foid Dehydrator turns itself off automatically at the end of the time cycle
Answer: It turns off automatically. You set the time and temperature and it takes care of the rest.
Answer: It turns off automatically
Answer: It turns off automatically.
Answer: Turns off automatically
Answer: yes, automatically
Answer: It shuts down once the time runs out.
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I cannot decide if I want the 500 watt or the 1000 watt. What is your opinion and how does it affect your electric bill?
Answer: The higher the frequency means the more efficient the machine is, cook faster and a lot better. Crispier, drier. The lower the wattage the longer it takes and things come a little soggier.
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Is this unit (with increased power and timer) worth the price bump from the FD75A unit?
Answer: Absolutely ! This unit has performed way above expectations, and the timer is a must -have .
Answer: absolutely! it has performed way above expections :)
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The energy consume depends from the temperature? I think it's a lot of energy 1000 watts :/ what do you think?
Answer: 1000 watts is a lot of energy but it works great and we haven't had to rotate trays during drying. I'm sure heat level is a factor in the wattage used. If you are concerned about energy usage, you can look online to see how much money drying will cost you in energy. Charging my electric car costs me only 2 to 3 dollars per each full charge in San Francisco to give you an idea.
Answer: It is definitely a lot of energy; preserving food is not the most economical way to do things. I think the advantage is that you don't have to do it for very long compared to some of the others--it works fast--but it is certainly not energy efficient in any sense.
Answer: The higher wattage also allows items to dry quicker. Using a lower wattage unit will result in much longer wait times. Don't think I've had any change in our normal electric bill because of the higher wattage unit.
Answer: its ok for me
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Can it be used outside? Bugs?
Answer: Yes it can be used outside as long as you have power outside. I would not suggest leaving it over night or for extended periods of time. There should not be an issue with bugs getting into the machine.
Answer: If you have power, it will work. I’ve used it in the garage no problem. I suppose if you live in an area with lots of bugs, I think they could get inside the machine.
Answer: In the summer, I use it outside so that I do not heat up my house. I have not had problems with bugs, like yellow jackets. I brink it in at night so that I do not have problems with raccoons.
Answer: i always put it outside (like garage) when it in used because noisy and smell that definitely not good inside the house.
Answer: I gave it as a gift.
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do the trays from an old garden master 2400 work on this one?
Answer: If it is the FD-1010 model garden master pro then it should, that is the one I had before.
Answer: Measuring from the outer edge of the tray , it measures 15 1/4" in diameter. Beyond that I can't help.
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is it suitable for 220V region
Answer: Does anybody know it works with 220V?
Answer: No
Answer: Yes
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Can I get a unit with a 110/240 vold switchable power supply?
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what is the vertical height between trays?
Answer: Standard trays for several of their models. About one inch.
Answer: It's just slightly more than an inch.
Answer: I have not measured it but it is about 2"
Answer: 1"
Answer: At least a couple of inches
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do you have to precook meat with this dehydrator?
Answer: I have not precooked the meat when I am drying it.
Answer: I do not use this for meat. There should be something on the internet on this subject. Plenty of hunters use this product.
Answer: I do not precook when making it for my dogs.
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Does this garden master come with any trays? the description is a little confusing. tia
Answer: Yes, the dehydrator comes with 4 trays. Extra trays are available for purchase separately.
Answer: Yes, it comes with 4 trays.
Answer: When I bought mine, their was a choice of how many trays came with the unit.4 is the standard, but 8 was also available for more $.
Answer: Yes
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Does this have a timer, temp control, and on/off switch? When will it be available again?
Answer: does it have an timer
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How many trays come with unit and what is the part no for add on trays
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are the trays dishwasher safe?
Answer: The box says that the trays can be immersed in water for easy clean up. I do not have a dishwasher so have not put them in a dishwasher.
Answer: Yes, according to the info; however, they don't fit in my dishwasher, so I have not tried. They are very easy to clean, though.
Answer: yes.
Answer: I don’t know, I hand wash mine. They are too big to fit in my dish washer.
Answer: I run mine through the dishwasher. So far, so good.
Answer: I wouldn't trust them to be.
Answer: Yes they are.
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Has anyone in Australia bought one of these? Does it have the right plug etc?
Answer: The plug that comes with the dehydrator has a 2 parallel flat prongs (for USA). I do not know if you use a 2 round prongs or 2 flat-angled prongs. If you have 220 volts electricity in Australia, then you need a heavy duty voltage converter. The travel voltage converter kit is for personal appliances only. I hope this helps.
Answer: The machine work perfectly under the specification down in USA. It comes with an booklet and directions. You will need for shure more trays
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Are the trays dishwasher safe?
Answer: The box says that the trays can be immersed in water for easy clean up. I do not have a dishwasher so have not put them in a dishwasher.
Answer: Yes, according to the info; however, they don't fit in my dishwasher, so I have not tried. They are very easy to clean, though.
Answer: yes.
Answer: I don’t know, I hand wash mine. They are too big to fit in my dish washer.
Answer: I run mine through the dishwasher. So far, so good.
Answer: I wouldn't trust them to be.
Answer: Yes they are.
Product reviews of Nesco Gardenmaster Food dehydrator, One Size, White
hi : Planned Obsolescence
Bought this two years ago and now it only has one temp: fry bacon. If you're into getting financially assaulted by purchasing garbage with dysfunctional parts from China, then this is the dehydrator for you. My last one went 15 years before giving up the ghost.
chilepeppa : Reliable work horse.
I ordered this in 2016 and have run it for as many as 25 days straight during mushroom season. We have dehydrated well over 250 pounds of wild mushrooms and depending on the mushroom species and thickness, it can dehydrate them cracker-dry in as little at 12 hours (8 trays) at 95 degrees. When it is really humid, I run at 115 for 12 hours and drop to 95 for 12 hours and have yet to have a batch not ready when the next load has to go on. I do rotate after 12 hours by taking the bottom four and moving them on top of the top 4 (no shuffeling). Ordering 4 more trays to see how it works with 12.
Works very well for jerky also.
Highly recommend!
Works very well for jerky also.
Highly recommend!
MoeRoe from MA : Works Great!
I prefer this over the ExCaliber I had. The big black box ExCaliber is ugly, seems to take W-A-Y too long to dry everything, and is aggravatingly NOISEY! I prefer this model. I prefer the white color and the size of this. I ordered two extra trays for it from their website and it's just the right size for me. My only regret is that I can't find more time to use it. Everything I've dried with it tastes great and the heat is evenly distributed from top to bottom without having to babysit everything and turn them over Etc. It's great having the automatic shut off feature. I'm very pleased I chose this one after months of searching and agonizing over the decision. It's a beauty! You can just use a knife to cut your fruits and vegetables …BUT… it's MUCH better to do yourself a favor and get some kind of slicer or chop them up in a food processor first. To do apples, I bought the large Paderno slicer from Amazon. Wow! razor thin apples in no time with no danger of cutting my fingers like with a mandolin. Y U M!
Little old Susie from AL : Wonderful dehydrator.
I have been using this item for some time now. It works reliably and is just what I wanted. I like that there are expansion products. I'm impressed by the many dehydrating temperatures available and a good timer system.
Y. J. : 1 star
It came with some dark red colored, dried liquid on the outer surface of tray. One minute after opening the box, I repacked to return. Nesco needs quality control.
Joe : My new addiction
My daughter says I am addicted to this product and I think she is right. It was a gift from my husband for mothers day and we use it often. I bought an extra 4 trays as well as mesh sheets to prevent things from dropping through (such as kiwi and squash). I use it on average once per week and my family and I are eating much healthier as a result. I have loaned it to several folks who went out and bought one of their own when I got mine back.
Yes, the prep time is a bit of a pain, but I plan ahead and coordinate my trips to Costco to get fruit around having time to cut things up (kiwi and mango are great from there and very economical plus they have the least pesticides of conventionally grown fruits.) One tip, the outside rings have a tendency to dry faster than the inside section so put your thinner sliced items against the small inner circle.
Yes, the prep time is a bit of a pain, but I plan ahead and coordinate my trips to Costco to get fruit around having time to cut things up (kiwi and mango are great from there and very economical plus they have the least pesticides of conventionally grown fruits.) One tip, the outside rings have a tendency to dry faster than the inside section so put your thinner sliced items against the small inner circle.
Jennifer : Great purchase
Heats up quickly and evenly.
William A. Balasa : Finally!
I don’t know who does the quality control over there at NESCO, but when I want a unit to reach the temp it says, I expect it to do so! Ordered THREE of the lesser dial units and they ALL topped out somewhere around 145-150. Only after I returned all 3 and got this one did I get what I was looking for.
North to the Future : Worth it
Makes some good jerky. Could also just be my marinade. But it's easy to use, works drying 8lbs of sliced meat on 12 trays easily and fills the house with the delicious smell of animal flesh. Haven't tried it with fruit yet but don't doubt that it will work fine. Happy I went with a 1000 watt model over lesser power. My wife used to give nutrition classes to schools and lower income families and this is the model she used during some of them.
Joe : My new addiction
My daughter says I am addicted to this product and I think she is right. It was a gift from my husband for mothers day and we use it often. I bought an extra 4 trays as well as mesh sheets to prevent things from dropping through (such as kiwi and squash). I use it on average once per week and my family and I are eating much healthier as a result. I have loaned it to several folks who went out and bought one of their own when I got mine back.
Yes, the prep time is a bit of a pain, but I plan ahead and coordinate my trips to Costco to get fruit around having time to cut things up (kiwi and mango are great from there and very economical plus they have the least pesticides of conventionally grown fruits.) One tip, the outside rings have a tendency to dry faster than the inside section so put your thinner sliced items against the small inner circle.
Yes, the prep time is a bit of a pain, but I plan ahead and coordinate my trips to Costco to get fruit around having time to cut things up (kiwi and mango are great from there and very economical plus they have the least pesticides of conventionally grown fruits.) One tip, the outside rings have a tendency to dry faster than the inside section so put your thinner sliced items against the small inner circle.
Y. J. : 1 star
It came with some dark red colored, dried liquid on the outer surface of tray. One minute after opening the box, I repacked to return. Nesco needs quality control.
Alexa : +Exchanged and Both Dehydrators Click
Bought this to dehydrate fruit and greens. The first dehydrator I received worked great on the first batch I dehydrated. When I turned it on for the next batch, it started making a loud clicking sound. I thought it may have been an apple making the noise, but it was coming from the motor and so worried it would start a fire I turned it off. I decided to process a replacement after reading what Nesco had written on another persons review who had a similar problem. When I received the replacement I plugged it in and the first thing it does is start clicking. But it wasn't as loud as the previous dehydrator. I believe the product is getting damaged during shipping as it is shipped in it's regular box with no additional protection. The only thing protecting it inside is a very thin piece of cardboard. The dehydrator it's self does a good job with the fruits I put in it. I just wish I received one that functions properly.
Steven R. : Temperature adjusts in 15 degree F increments, trays are so light weight
The unit was delivered 2 days longer than prime 2 day delivery, accessories were delivered in 2 days. The FD1040 with four trays did an adequate job of drying apricots within 10 hours. The ripeness of the apricots tested the FD1040 cleanability: The top located motor allowed the bottom housing to be easily cleaning of minimal dripping foods. The trays, on the other hand, were a challenge to clean as it is apparent that the provided four trays are frail and will not stand up to aggressive cleaning without flexing and cracking. Be careful. Also, be aware the replacement/add-on trays seemed to be equally fragile and are not exact (design wise) replacements, but they do fit. It is unlikely that the extended warranty will cover damage to trays, so I believe I would not have purchased the extended warranty as the unit itself is not that expensive to purchase.
Mzspaz : Awesome Product!! Make your own Pet Treats.
Awesome!!!! So far the only thing I have used this for is my pets. yes, I am that crazy lady who does all that stuff for my pets. I got tired of paying big $$$$$ for high end treats for my dog and cats that didn't have chemicals in it. I decided to make my own chicken jerky.
This is great. I wait for my local "Sprouts" to have their boneless chicken breasts on sale go and buy a few packages and slice them up thin. I wear a pair of latex gloves and use a serrated bread life. I found this works best for me. I start at the top of the breasts and begin to slice thin sheets of chicken. I spray the trays with a bit of TJ's coconut spray and that is all. I also make salmon tarts at the same ay. Costco sells Wild caught boneless skinless fresh salmon. It is so much cost friendly. One bag at my pet store of a high end treat like this costs about 25-31.00.
For that I can make about 4-5 bags of my own. It takes about an hour of prep time and the dehydrator does the rest. I Store them in ziploc baggies within a bit of uncooked rice at the bottom to keep out moisture.
I like to give out as gifts to my friends and family with pets.
Much healthier for my pets.
IF you have a FOOD SAVER Sealer good way to store long term.
Maybe I will get around to do dehydrating something for me soon. :O)
This is great. I wait for my local "Sprouts" to have their boneless chicken breasts on sale go and buy a few packages and slice them up thin. I wear a pair of latex gloves and use a serrated bread life. I found this works best for me. I start at the top of the breasts and begin to slice thin sheets of chicken. I spray the trays with a bit of TJ's coconut spray and that is all. I also make salmon tarts at the same ay. Costco sells Wild caught boneless skinless fresh salmon. It is so much cost friendly. One bag at my pet store of a high end treat like this costs about 25-31.00.
For that I can make about 4-5 bags of my own. It takes about an hour of prep time and the dehydrator does the rest. I Store them in ziploc baggies within a bit of uncooked rice at the bottom to keep out moisture.
I like to give out as gifts to my friends and family with pets.
Much healthier for my pets.
IF you have a FOOD SAVER Sealer good way to store long term.
Maybe I will get around to do dehydrating something for me soon. :O)
MoeRoe from MA : Works Great!
I prefer this over the ExCaliber I had. The big black box ExCaliber is ugly, seems to take W-A-Y too long to dry everything, and is aggravatingly NOISEY! I prefer this model. I prefer the white color and the size of this. I ordered two extra trays for it from their website and it's just the right size for me. My only regret is that I can't find more time to use it. Everything I've dried with it tastes great and the heat is evenly distributed from top to bottom without having to babysit everything and turn them over Etc. It's great having the automatic shut off feature. I'm very pleased I chose this one after months of searching and agonizing over the decision. It's a beauty! You can just use a knife to cut your fruits and vegetables …BUT… it's MUCH better to do yourself a favor and get some kind of slicer or chop them up in a food processor first. To do apples, I bought the large Paderno slicer from Amazon. Wow! razor thin apples in no time with no danger of cutting my fingers like with a mandolin. Y U M!
Clozer : Wouldn't get our foods past the point of rubbery.
This unit doesn't get your food past the point of rubbery. We tried bananas, jerky, strawberries. Had a cheap dehydrater as a kid and worked great. Not sure what's going on with this unit.
j.gault : Great and idiot proof.
Easy to use. The digital timer really makes cooking easy at night with the food ready to go in the morning.The trays are easy to clean. Its really plug and play for novices like me. I'm glad I got the dehydrator gun too. It helps make great ground beef/turkey jerky
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AJ : Great Food dehydrator
I have used this item with no problems. Easy to clean. I have dehydrated many items with great success such as jerky, fruits, and kale chips.
DAWN MARIE GREEN : Excellent Product! Having a Blast!
I have a lot to learn as I have only had my dehydrator for a week....but, so far, I love it! It has dried everything I have put in it evenly throughout the four trays....I never had to rotate them. My only complaint with this model is 4 trays is NOT enough....as big as they are, they fill up fast. I already ordered four more with a cost of $40....be sure to consider this when you decide which dehydrator to buy. If you need more trays than that, the cost will be about $20 for each set of two (Amazon). You can use up to 20 trays but I am stopping at 8....for now! Even with this extra cost, I believe it was an excellent choice for me....an inexperienced and casual user who wanted a high end model with conservative expenditure,
Don : very nice unit.
easy to use, does a better job than another one I purchased from Cabelas.
I like having the timer,
I did order additional trays.
I like having the timer,
I did order additional trays.
Vickie Landingin : Made in China
I bought this product two years ago and it broke. I liked it so much that I decided to purchase the product again. When I received the package, the box said, “Made in USA”, but the product itself has the serial number of “Made in China”. That’s probably why my initial purchase broke. I decided to return the item. The labeling is very deceiving.
JBC : Easy, light, and worthy
Just got the product last night and made my very first batch of very delicious beef jerky. Very easy to use. Love the timer, which stops at the set time without me monitoring it. I just set it and went to bed. The temperature suggestion is already printed on the unit, so no need to guess. The machine is on the top and not too heavy. A small frame person (barely 5-foot tall) can handle it. It also keeps away from dripping juices. The trays are light and large. They won't fit all in the dish washer, but they are easy to clean. I'm going to dry some apples next... YUMMY! ^_^
Clozer : Wouldn't get our foods past the point of rubbery.
This unit doesn't get your food past the point of rubbery. We tried bananas, jerky, strawberries. Had a cheap dehydrater as a kid and worked great. Not sure what's going on with this unit.
JBC : Easy, light, and worthy
Just got the product last night and made my very first batch of very delicious beef jerky. Very easy to use. Love the timer, which stops at the set time without me monitoring it. I just set it and went to bed. The temperature suggestion is already printed on the unit, so no need to guess. The machine is on the top and not too heavy. A small frame person (barely 5-foot tall) can handle it. It also keeps away from dripping juices. The trays are light and large. They won't fit all in the dish washer, but they are easy to clean. I'm going to dry some apples next... YUMMY! ^_^
Rmac : Appears to be a well built unit.
Purchased this one to replace a 30 year old one I’ve had. My old one took days to dehydrate bananas where this one takes about 12 hours.
I like that it has a timer built in, temp control and of course time control. Fan is a little noisy, oh well.
Appears to be well built; let’s see if it will last 30 years; I will let you know! ????
I like that it has a timer built in, temp control and of course time control. Fan is a little noisy, oh well.
Appears to be well built; let’s see if it will last 30 years; I will let you know! ????
J. Sylvestre : New one ships with the "new" flimsy trays
Not sure about the number of stars, this is mostly a comment of the picture. The 1040 shipped from amazon has the "new" flimsy trays. Not the trays shown in the picture.
Update:
I've upped the number of stars for several reasons.
The trays, even though they look flimsier have not deformed yet.
This cycles the heat on and off to maintain the temperature, this means that on high, it used about 2.4 kilowatt hours of energy for a 14 hour run on high.
The drying seems to be even.
I didn't notice any flavor transfer between trays when I did bananas and pineapple.
The roasted red pepper I did turned out great. Made it into a powder to add to other stuff.
And I can now do a full jerky batch using 2 tri-tips with 6 to 8 trays.
Update:
I've upped the number of stars for several reasons.
The trays, even though they look flimsier have not deformed yet.
This cycles the heat on and off to maintain the temperature, this means that on high, it used about 2.4 kilowatt hours of energy for a 14 hour run on high.
The drying seems to be even.
I didn't notice any flavor transfer between trays when I did bananas and pineapple.
The roasted red pepper I did turned out great. Made it into a powder to add to other stuff.
And I can now do a full jerky batch using 2 tri-tips with 6 to 8 trays.
AJ : Great Food dehydrator
I have used this item with no problems. Easy to clean. I have dehydrated many items with great success such as jerky, fruits, and kale chips.
William V. Moyer : With regular use the unit should last 6 years
Purchased this unit as a direct replacement for one that had a heater failure. Company could not help with repair parts so I purchased a new one at a good price. I have 20 trays and it dries all 20 trays. Great unit roe the price.
wayne petro : Good bang for the buck
Well worth the money . I’ve had this a few months and have already made over 100 lbs of jerky .. added 4 more trays can do more then 5 lbs at a time . With 8 trays it still fits under upper cabinets
Short Field : Electronic Timer and Temperature Control!
The electronic timer and temperature control raises one above other models. Since buying the Gardenmaster, I have expanded the original four trays to ten trays and it works great. You can add up to twenty trays for really serious dehydrators. I time things so that my dehydrating jobs end in the morning and I just leave it on the patio overnight. This keeps the minor noise of the fan from being heard in the house and also keeps the odor of the drying food outside. I have made several batches of beet chips and the red stains from the beets wipes right off. I am surprised as easy the plastic material cleans up. The fan and controls stay clean because they are on top of the food trays.
Lucy : Great product but don't trust seller description on used product
I ordered the used version based on the seller's description "Seller note: Item is in original, pristine packaging. Item has no cosmetic scratches or blemishes. Item has no cracks or dents. All accessories are present and undamaged."
Although It wasn't cracked or dented, the rest of the description was inaccurate. The box was torn in several places as if it had been gift wrapped previously and tape had ripped 6 as 7 inch swathes of the box away in 3 places. There is a small scratch on the exterior of the unit, but worse, the trays were dirty with sticky globs of partially dehydrated fruit stuck to them. And the owner's manual and jerky spice packets were not included.
Amazon did a great job fixing the problem and I look forward to using my machine, which I do give 5 stars on it's own merit, but be very careful if you order this as used-like new.
Although It wasn't cracked or dented, the rest of the description was inaccurate. The box was torn in several places as if it had been gift wrapped previously and tape had ripped 6 as 7 inch swathes of the box away in 3 places. There is a small scratch on the exterior of the unit, but worse, the trays were dirty with sticky globs of partially dehydrated fruit stuck to them. And the owner's manual and jerky spice packets were not included.
Amazon did a great job fixing the problem and I look forward to using my machine, which I do give 5 stars on it's own merit, but be very careful if you order this as used-like new.
R.S : Great product
This product works great to make jerky. It is very efficient and has a better air flow than the other dehydrator I own. I have owned many Nesco dehydrators and have liked them all, but this one is the best I have owned so far for quality, durability and design,
Thomas J. Schopler : dead on arrival
when I plug it in, the display lights up correctly. I am able to set the time and the temperature, but when I push the start button, nothing happens. Neither the fan nor the heater start to work. This device was clearly not tested after manufacturing. I AM NOT IMPRESSED! On top of that the "support" person that "tried" to help me knew less about how the machine worked than I did. Again, NOT IMPRESSED!
AW : Horrible quality and likely a fire hazard...
I've now ordered two of these units trying to get a good one and both have had to be sent back. They are utter junk. Both units had stuck fans as a result of the heating element assembly not being secured to mounting posts. The first unit sounds like a helicopter due to the blades making an impact against the heating element assembly. The second unit also had one section of the heating elements completely burned out. What is more frightening is the quality of the design. A string is literally used to hold the section of the heating element that runs to the fuse! I have no idea how this would run for an extended amount of time without catching on fire. I had heard that these units were made in the USA but the label on my unit clearly shows that it is made in China. I would guess that this is another example where the positive feedback reflects an earlier fine product that has now went to crap. I'm returning all my accessories that I had purchased in anticipation of using this particular brand due to the shoddy workmanship. I would be very careful if I purchased this unit in the past year or so! I do give huge props to Amazon as they did a great job taking care of me and accepting the return.
wayne petro : Good bang for the buck
Well worth the money . I’ve had this a few months and have already made over 100 lbs of jerky .. added 4 more trays can do more then 5 lbs at a time . With 8 trays it still fits under upper cabinets
Gail Weber : Very portable and can be stored easily
This is my second one -the other one lasted over 4 years of almost daily use in my home business so it didn't owe me a dime. Love that you can rack the trays and simply plug it in anywhere convenient & put the dehydrator on the top.
Kindle Customer : Strongly advise against this product!
I used this once when I bought it. Cleaned it, put it back in the box, and stored it in a clean, dry heated area. Two years later it doesn't work.
Andrea Hooper : Great Dehydrator
Love the dehydrator and super easy to use. I have done apples, cherrys, and bananas. All were great but please be aware that the banana chips I made were NOT like the ones you buy at the store. Those banana chips are crunchy because they have been FRIED not dehydrated-this is not a reflection on this product but I thought I would share this because I thought they were a dehydrated product. The dehydrated bananas are like fruit leather/chewy so are great for oatmeal, muffins or just a snack but they will not be crispy.
Thomas J. Schopler : dead on arrival
when I plug it in, the display lights up correctly. I am able to set the time and the temperature, but when I push the start button, nothing happens. Neither the fan nor the heater start to work. This device was clearly not tested after manufacturing. I AM NOT IMPRESSED! On top of that the "support" person that "tried" to help me knew less about how the machine worked than I did. Again, NOT IMPRESSED!
Rosella : Motor on Top May Make the Difference
I've been using my new Nesco FD-1040 for about a month. This is my third Nesco Dehydrator. My previous two both had the motor and fan on the bottom (FD-1010) and each of them burnt out in less than two years (but lasted longer than the 1 year warrantee). I dehydrate fruits and vegetables all summer and fall and found these dehydrators reliable and easy to use but they didn't last very long. This time I got the top mounted motor and fan in the hopes that the new design will last longer and I got a 2-year appliance protection plan.
So far, so good. I am using 20 trays at time, the maximum the system will take, and while it is taking a little longer than the older system, the FD-1040 is working fine. The top is a little heavy and I am finding that with 20 trays I am having to rotate the trays in the stack to get even drying (top trays and the outer edges dry more quickly) so I am only giving it 4 stars.
I will post another review in about a year (or sooner if this model burns out sooner).
So far, so good. I am using 20 trays at time, the maximum the system will take, and while it is taking a little longer than the older system, the FD-1040 is working fine. The top is a little heavy and I am finding that with 20 trays I am having to rotate the trays in the stack to get even drying (top trays and the outer edges dry more quickly) so I am only giving it 4 stars.
I will post another review in about a year (or sooner if this model burns out sooner).
Andrea Hooper : Great Dehydrator
Love the dehydrator and super easy to use. I have done apples, cherrys, and bananas. All were great but please be aware that the banana chips I made were NOT like the ones you buy at the store. Those banana chips are crunchy because they have been FRIED not dehydrated-this is not a reflection on this product but I thought I would share this because I thought they were a dehydrated product. The dehydrated bananas are like fruit leather/chewy so are great for oatmeal, muffins or just a snack but they will not be crispy.
Mzspaz : Awesome Product!! Make your own Pet Treats.
Awesome!!!! So far the only thing I have used this for is my pets. yes, I am that crazy lady who does all that stuff for my pets. I got tired of paying big $$$$$ for high end treats for my dog and cats that didn't have chemicals in it. I decided to make my own chicken jerky.
This is great. I wait for my local "Sprouts" to have their boneless chicken breasts on sale go and buy a few packages and slice them up thin. I wear a pair of latex gloves and use a serrated bread life. I found this works best for me. I start at the top of the breasts and begin to slice thin sheets of chicken. I spray the trays with a bit of TJ's coconut spray and that is all. I also make salmon tarts at the same ay. Costco sells Wild caught boneless skinless fresh salmon. It is so much cost friendly. One bag at my pet store of a high end treat like this costs about 25-31.00.
For that I can make about 4-5 bags of my own. It takes about an hour of prep time and the dehydrator does the rest. I Store them in ziploc baggies within a bit of uncooked rice at the bottom to keep out moisture.
I like to give out as gifts to my friends and family with pets.
Much healthier for my pets.
IF you have a FOOD SAVER Sealer good way to store long term.
Maybe I will get around to do dehydrating something for me soon. :O)
This is great. I wait for my local "Sprouts" to have their boneless chicken breasts on sale go and buy a few packages and slice them up thin. I wear a pair of latex gloves and use a serrated bread life. I found this works best for me. I start at the top of the breasts and begin to slice thin sheets of chicken. I spray the trays with a bit of TJ's coconut spray and that is all. I also make salmon tarts at the same ay. Costco sells Wild caught boneless skinless fresh salmon. It is so much cost friendly. One bag at my pet store of a high end treat like this costs about 25-31.00.
For that I can make about 4-5 bags of my own. It takes about an hour of prep time and the dehydrator does the rest. I Store them in ziploc baggies within a bit of uncooked rice at the bottom to keep out moisture.
I like to give out as gifts to my friends and family with pets.
Much healthier for my pets.
IF you have a FOOD SAVER Sealer good way to store long term.
Maybe I will get around to do dehydrating something for me soon. :O)
lbingham : I bought this as a gift for my aunt (9/2) ...
I bought this as a gift for my aunt (9/2), she wanted it for drying apples. She got her apples this past weekend (10/7) and prepared the apples for drying loaded the machine with all 4 trays, started it. It ran for 10 minutes and shut off would not start back. She had to wait until Monday to reach out to Nesco customer service. They told her to return it to Amazon, I proceed to do a warranty return and find that the return window was closed on 10/6. I have found no other link for communication with Amazon. Very Disappointed
Steven R. : Temperature adjusts in 15 degree F increments, trays are so light weight
The unit was delivered 2 days longer than prime 2 day delivery, accessories were delivered in 2 days. The FD1040 with four trays did an adequate job of drying apricots within 10 hours. The ripeness of the apricots tested the FD1040 cleanability: The top located motor allowed the bottom housing to be easily cleaning of minimal dripping foods. The trays, on the other hand, were a challenge to clean as it is apparent that the provided four trays are frail and will not stand up to aggressive cleaning without flexing and cracking. Be careful. Also, be aware the replacement/add-on trays seemed to be equally fragile and are not exact (design wise) replacements, but they do fit. It is unlikely that the extended warranty will cover damage to trays, so I believe I would not have purchased the extended warranty as the unit itself is not that expensive to purchase.
Short Field : Electronic Timer and Temperature Control!
The electronic timer and temperature control raises one above other models. Since buying the Gardenmaster, I have expanded the original four trays to ten trays and it works great. You can add up to twenty trays for really serious dehydrators. I time things so that my dehydrating jobs end in the morning and I just leave it on the patio overnight. This keeps the minor noise of the fan from being heard in the house and also keeps the odor of the drying food outside. I have made several batches of beet chips and the red stains from the beets wipes right off. I am surprised as easy the plastic material cleans up. The fan and controls stay clean because they are on top of the food trays.
AW : Horrible quality and likely a fire hazard...
I've now ordered two of these units trying to get a good one and both have had to be sent back. They are utter junk. Both units had stuck fans as a result of the heating element assembly not being secured to mounting posts. The first unit sounds like a helicopter due to the blades making an impact against the heating element assembly. The second unit also had one section of the heating elements completely burned out. What is more frightening is the quality of the design. A string is literally used to hold the section of the heating element that runs to the fuse! I have no idea how this would run for an extended amount of time without catching on fire. I had heard that these units were made in the USA but the label on my unit clearly shows that it is made in China. I would guess that this is another example where the positive feedback reflects an earlier fine product that has now went to crap. I'm returning all my accessories that I had purchased in anticipation of using this particular brand due to the shoddy workmanship. I would be very careful if I purchased this unit in the past year or so! I do give huge props to Amazon as they did a great job taking care of me and accepting the return.
Amazon Customer : Great for prepping quick, healthy foods!
This is my first food dehydrator. I am still working out how to cut fruit so it dries faster, but so far I am very pleased with the results. Strawberries were a cinch because I used a hardboiled egg slicer to cut them with even thickness. Applesauce mixed with apricot puree came out fine, but I want to find a better recipe before I make fruit roll-ups again. Pineapple chunks took a while to finish, but I've been eating them like candy. I've dried a couple other things as well, but my favorite thing I made so far was a broccoli-kale powder. I blanched the broccoli first, and dried them both until they were crispy. Then I put them into a blender. I add a teaspoon of this powder to smoothies in the morning for an extra boost of vitamins and iron.
Over all, I like it because it works quickly and quietly. The timer is a helpful feature too, but I haven't had to worry about over-drying food.
Over all, I like it because it works quickly and quietly. The timer is a helpful feature too, but I haven't had to worry about over-drying food.
SHIRLEY A SZLAMAS : Nesco FD-1040 1000 watt Gardenmaster Food Dehyrator
We recently bought this dehydrator to make our own sweet potato treats for our four dogs. Machine is very easy to operate. We also bought an additional set of 2 trays and with this unit we could go as high as 20 trays if needed. One of the main reasons we bought it is because it has a top mounted fan that eliminates liquids from dripping into the heat chamber and because of the air drying "flow", it blows the air down the center and across the trays for fast and even drying. 1000 watts of drying power. Like that it also has a programmable timer for up to 48 hours and adjustable temperature control. We washed the yams, left skins on, patted dry, cut off ends of potatoes and then into thick slices, put all onto trays making sure none touched each other. Nine big yams filled the unit. Ran for about 11 hours at 135 degree's and yams were dried enough but still a little flexible and chewy just how we wanted them. Our first batch we peeled the skins and cut about 1/4" thick. After 11 hours they were like potato chips and not what we wanted. Still experimenting. You can pause the unit and lift off the lid to inspect and check your progress periodically. Can't wait to try chicken jerky treats next.
Mike from Jersey : Nesco FD-1000 Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator
I got this dehydrator three days ago and it's been used everyday since. I've never made any type of jerky before and the stock Nesco flavor is just okay using lean ground beef but making jerky from muscle meat and making your own sauce mix from recipes online this thing really shines.
The first day we over did the spices and man that stuff was killer hot and the second day we backed off with some of the HOT spices which was good but not as good as the hot stuff is. Today we did some pineapple chunks which was far better than the dried sugary retail products.
On the control panel there are only four buttons start/stop, increment UP, increment DOWN, time/temp and the L.E.D. display. Once it's plugged in there is continuous power to the unit until it's unplugged meaning the LED's remain lit. first press of the time temp button lets you set the temp, the second press of time/temp lets you set the cycle time in 30 minute increments using the UP/DOWN buttons.
Once you set your temp and duration you then just press start and wait for it to time out and turn off the heating mechanism. It is a well made product that won't require watching (but I wouldn't leave home with it running) and to be fair, I wouldn't leave home with a crock pot running either.
If you get one of these you'll also be shortly looking for a food sealing outfit if you don't already own one. Together these will save you some serious money if you have a larger household. I really should have looked into this a long time ago.
EDIT: Quick Start/Tips/Lessons Learned!
Having used this dehydrator a few weeks now and mixed a few different flavor mixes I thought I'd update this review to remove some of the mystery in making good jerky and help newbies starting out.
Making jerky can be done 2 ways. By using lo-fat ground beef, or muscle cut meats i.e. top round, bottom round, or London broil cuts.
If you are using ground beef along with the Nesco seasoning kits you'll be in good shape. However when you adventure to make muscle cut jerky with a 'Sweet & Spicy' recipe from allrecipe dot com. After mixing all the wet & dry ingredients it didn't occur to me that I was missing a crucial ingredient to the mix! It was 'The Cure' that comes in the Nesco kits!
So if your mixing your own flavoring be sure to purchase some brand of meat curing salt that has 4 to 6% of Sodium Nitrite (if you plan to vacuum seal and freeze your jerky.) This isn't normally a problem since the jerky you make will will be quickly consumed by family and friends. If your going to freeze it use the salt and also get the oxygen absorber packets to throw in your vacuum seal pouches or it will spoil rapidly.
Another observation I found was that the ground beef jerky was much more softer than the muscle cut jerky even extruded at twice the thickness of top round slices.
Another observation was that the times quoted made the jerky more tuff and to compensate to get a more softer and juicy kind of jerky I lowered the time from 7 to 4 hours. It makes the flavor more pronounced. If you have additional/extra trays in your dehydrator then just increase the time.
Now that there is abundant low cost jerky around I put some in the food processor and reduced it to shred and put that into both baked and pinto beans while they cook. It works pretty well in those side dishes.
If you like it hot, forget adding extra measures of peppers, and tweak the Ginger.
If you like it sweeter, tweak the pineapple juice.
The first day we over did the spices and man that stuff was killer hot and the second day we backed off with some of the HOT spices which was good but not as good as the hot stuff is. Today we did some pineapple chunks which was far better than the dried sugary retail products.
On the control panel there are only four buttons start/stop, increment UP, increment DOWN, time/temp and the L.E.D. display. Once it's plugged in there is continuous power to the unit until it's unplugged meaning the LED's remain lit. first press of the time temp button lets you set the temp, the second press of time/temp lets you set the cycle time in 30 minute increments using the UP/DOWN buttons.
Once you set your temp and duration you then just press start and wait for it to time out and turn off the heating mechanism. It is a well made product that won't require watching (but I wouldn't leave home with it running) and to be fair, I wouldn't leave home with a crock pot running either.
If you get one of these you'll also be shortly looking for a food sealing outfit if you don't already own one. Together these will save you some serious money if you have a larger household. I really should have looked into this a long time ago.
EDIT: Quick Start/Tips/Lessons Learned!
Having used this dehydrator a few weeks now and mixed a few different flavor mixes I thought I'd update this review to remove some of the mystery in making good jerky and help newbies starting out.
Making jerky can be done 2 ways. By using lo-fat ground beef, or muscle cut meats i.e. top round, bottom round, or London broil cuts.
If you are using ground beef along with the Nesco seasoning kits you'll be in good shape. However when you adventure to make muscle cut jerky with a 'Sweet & Spicy' recipe from allrecipe dot com. After mixing all the wet & dry ingredients it didn't occur to me that I was missing a crucial ingredient to the mix! It was 'The Cure' that comes in the Nesco kits!
So if your mixing your own flavoring be sure to purchase some brand of meat curing salt that has 4 to 6% of Sodium Nitrite (if you plan to vacuum seal and freeze your jerky.) This isn't normally a problem since the jerky you make will will be quickly consumed by family and friends. If your going to freeze it use the salt and also get the oxygen absorber packets to throw in your vacuum seal pouches or it will spoil rapidly.
Another observation I found was that the ground beef jerky was much more softer than the muscle cut jerky even extruded at twice the thickness of top round slices.
Another observation was that the times quoted made the jerky more tuff and to compensate to get a more softer and juicy kind of jerky I lowered the time from 7 to 4 hours. It makes the flavor more pronounced. If you have additional/extra trays in your dehydrator then just increase the time.
Now that there is abundant low cost jerky around I put some in the food processor and reduced it to shred and put that into both baked and pinto beans while they cook. It works pretty well in those side dishes.
If you like it hot, forget adding extra measures of peppers, and tweak the Ginger.
If you like it sweeter, tweak the pineapple juice.
Kindle Customer : Strongly advise against this product!
I used this once when I bought it. Cleaned it, put it back in the box, and stored it in a clean, dry heated area. Two years later it doesn't work.
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