CHARD CD-80C, Pro Power Dehydrator, Black, 80 liter, 12 rack, 1700 watts review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Chard
Material	Stainless Steel
Color	Black
Wattage	1700 watts
Item Dimensions LxWxH	23.5 x 17.4 x 21.1 inches

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1700 Watts of dehydrating power with over 4000 total square inches of drying space
Digital Display Timer and Adjustable Temperature Touch Controls: 50°F - 160°F (10°C - 71°C)
Interior LED Lights and a Tempered Glass Hinged Door
Fully Insulated Body with Integrated Side Handles
Twelve non-stick racks included (Size: 21.5" X 16")

product description

The CHARD Pro Power 80 Liter 12-Rack Dehydrator gives you the capacity to preserve your harvest quickly and in large batches. The digital temperature and timer display lets you lock in on the proper heat for whatever you’re preparing – low heat for fruits & herbs and higher heat for meats. Interior LED lights and a tempered glass door allow for easy viewing during the drying process. Other features include a fully insulated body which ensures internal heat retention. Recessed side handles for safe handling and secure movement. Also includes twelve non-stick racks and a removable drain tray which makes clean up easy. CHARD Products put you in control with a little help from the right tools. From meat processing, to outdoor cooking, to simple food preparation, we help you Make It Yours.

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Questions about CHARD CD-80C, Pro Power Dehydrator, Black, 80 liter, 12 rack, 1700 watts

Not heating where is fuse

Do the racks need to be rotated

Answer: You should not need to rotate your trays while dehydrating. As long as your slices are a consistent size, the dehydrator will consistently dry all the items.

Answer: Yes most of them do.

What is the warranty on this?

Answer: This, and all of our other CHARD Products comes with a one year manufacturer's warranty that covers you in case of any defects that come up.

What size are just the racks? do you have them in s-steel? i would have bought this from you, because you had a glass door +light + ss housing

Have done 6 or 7 batches of jerky. At least 2/3rds full or fuller. And it won't get above 145* within 12 hours. How long should it take to get up to

Answer: The unit should definitely be to temperature after just a little bit. It sounds like something is off with the thermostat in your unit. Please give us a call at 1-888-815-4252 and we'll get you all set up so that you stay at the 160 degrees recommended for jerky.

Answer: What I notice is the temp of the room that you are using makes a big difference of how much temp you can get in the dehydrator. I was in the garage and it was 60F it would only get to 123F so I raised the garage to 68F and I got it to 143F so then I went to 70F I got 154F so then I went to 72F and WOW I got 160F. That was my finding the first time I used it.

what type of fan does this unit have?

Answer: Electric

How many pounds of jerky can be cook at once?

Answer: That depends on how thick your jerky slices are and how many racks you have in the dehydrator. The trays are 21 1/2" x 16" deep. For more information, please contact CHARD Customer Service at 1-888-815-4252.

does this come with a cook book and instructions

Answer: No

What is the max temperature?

Answer: Temp range is 50f to 160f

Is there a timer? if yes how many hours? how many watts? is there warranty? if yes for how long and what are included?

Are trays metal or plastic?

Answer: metal with plastic coating

Does anyone know where i can get a manual for this model? i bought it when gander mountain went out of business in our town, and it did not have one?

Answer: Please check this website for the manual:

Answer: Please contact customer service at 800-288-4545 and we can get a copy over to you via email!

What is the body made of? what are the shelves made of (chrome coated, grade of steel, etc.) any bpa or other plastic inside?

What are the trays made of (steel or plastic)?

Answer: Metal

Is this dehydrator nsf? it's listed as "commercial" but i see no commercial designation in your description.

How hard iz it to clean

Answer: This unit is pretty easy to clean. The racks all come out so they can be washed in the sink with dish soap and warm water. You can also use a wet cloth to wipe out the bottom of the unit in case of drips from food.

Which way does the racks go in one end is straight other has like a 6x3 notched out in the center

Answer: The racks can go in either way. The notches on the handles do not affect the way that the racks go in.

is this dehydrator really good. Any comments from your experience of using it

Answer: This is a very good dehydrator! Same dehydrator as the cabelas 80.

how long time wise does it take to dehydrate

Answer: Dehydrating can very depending on what you are drying, how full the dehydrator is and even what the weather is like. Some things like apples and kale can dry in as little as 4 hours. Other things like bananas and herbs can take up to 24 hours.

Are the trays actually 21X16? Can you recommend a silicone or paraflex matt that will work with this?

Answer: Tray is 15.75x21.25 to the outside edge. Some trays have a notch in the back.

What is the height between each shelf?

Answer: Thank you for your question. If the unit is filled with trays, there would be one inch space between each. However, the trays can be removed and rearranged allowing for larger spaces in between. For more information, please contact CHARD Customer Service at 1-888-815-4252.

Answer: It’s between 3/4” to 7/8”. I would call it 3/4” max just to be safe.

Answer: 1 inch

Answer: About 3/4 "

Where is the heat or fan located it looks like the bottom?

Answer: You are correct. The heat and fan are in the bottom of the unit for maximum air flow.

Product reviews of CHARD CD-80C, Pro Power Dehydrator, Black, 80 liter, 12 rack, 1700 watts

Don : Reliability

I purchased this same model almost 20 years ago and it finally died. I figures anything that lasted 20 years is worth buying again. If my new one works as good as the last one it's well worth the price. I use it mainly for jerky, but have done fish and fruit. Works great.

Don : Reliability

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