Excalibur D500SHD Electric Food Dehydrator, 5-Tray, Silver (Discontinued review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Excalibur
Material	Stainless Steel
Color	Silver
Wattage	300.00
Item Dimensions LxWxH	18 x 17 x 8.5 inches

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10-Year limited
5" Fan for increased air circulation
Adjustable thermostat and 26-hour timer
5 stainless steel tray Dehydrator with 8 square feet of drying space
Includes Guide to Dehydration and Preserve It Naturally
110/120 Volt, 440 Watts
Made in the USA with USA and globally sourced materials

product description

The long lasting beauty and modern appearance of Excalibur's stainless steel dehydrators lends a touch of class to your kitchen. Dehydrate fruits, vegetables, nuts, meat for jerky, fruit puree for fruit roll-ups, raise bread or make homemade yogurt. The perfect snacks for you and your guests. Excalibur patented hyperwave technology and horizontal parallex drying removes water from food with a continuous circulation of thermostatically-controlled warm air, efficiently and user-friendly.

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Questions about Excalibur D500SHD Electric Food Dehydrator, 5-Tray, Silver (Discontinued

Is the interior also stainless steel or plastic?

Answer: Plastic Polycarbonate material.

Answer: The inner sidewall channels that the stainless trays slide into, are plastic, but the food does not touch them while they are on the stainless trays. The top inner wall liner inside is plastic, and the bottom inner wall liner is also plastic. The door is all stainless, and does not have a liner. The large inner airflow screen inside the back that protects the heat element, thermostadt, and fan, is metal, and I assume is stainless also.

Answer: Yes, I believe it is stainless steel.

What're deferents between Excalibur 3526TB and Excalibur D500SHD except Stainless Steel trays and Stainless Steel exterior?

What size of dehydrator sheets does this machine require? Thank you

The product info says the trays are stainless steel. Are they not?

Answer: I got this unit in October 2020 and the trays were stainless steel, along with the door.

Answer: Mine are but I bought it 6 years ago.

I would love to make delicious beef jerky with this dehydrator! Any suggestions for a novice?

Answer: I have never made jerky, sorry, love. But from reading, I know that you have to make sure it's really dry lest it molds on you.

doe the dehydrator come with the 10 year manufactures warranty?

Answer: The 10-year warranty is available if this unit is ordered directly from the manufacturer.

Answer: i DO NOT KNOW

what company makes this

What is the inside height measurement?

In the above description, it says, "BPA Free : No" . Which part of this dehydrator that contains BPA ?

The trays are stainless steel right?

Answer: I have the older model with the stainless steel door and it has stainless steel trays. In the picture the only difference I see is the clear door. The trays look just like mine

Answer: No they are a hard plastic, liners are a plastic mesh.

Does this dehydrator have the warranty since it is purchased from this company and not directly from the manufacturer?

Can you dehydrate foods at less than 105 degrees F? With a clear indication that the settings are less than 105.

Answer:

Answer: The three food categories -meats and fish, fruits and vegetables, and herbs- require different drying temperatures:

Product reviews of Excalibur D500SHD Electric Food Dehydrator, 5-Tray, Silver (Discontinued

Pam Burbank : Mommypotamus

This is an excellent product. The first thing I would do is dehydrated raw nuts after soaking to get all the best nutrients out of them!

Darren Reeser : Mommypotamus

First thing would be homemade skittles out of dried fruit, thinking strawberries first, the some oranges, and apples fill it up with all I could

Hutchco. : Crunchy Momma in the making

I would love to make fruit strips, my kids love them! It would be fun to make things together in the kitchen

Pamela Herr : I want this!

I would love to have this well made dehydrator. Now that we moved and can grow more of our own food this would be a great way to preserve it. I am looking to continue making healthy changes to my families life and this would be a wonderful tool to have.

M : Kale Chip Conundrum

I am happy with the way that this dehydrator functions overall.
The only reason I rated it a 3 is to bring attention to the spacing inside of the machine.
For foods with more bulk like kale and cauliflower it doesn't work to fill all 5 trays.
There isn't enough space and then the food gets smashed and doesn't dry as well.
People that enjoy kale chips know that you can't just make 2 trays for a party.
I tried making 4 trays and things were cramped and I needed to re situate things
after they had cooked for awhile. It worked, but not as smoothly as when I only made 2 trays.
I would have ordered the 9 tray, but I noticed all of the complaints about how noisy it was so I opted for the 5 tray
knowing I wanted something that I could carry easily and have in a smaller space. Initially the 5 tray doesn't sound that loud,
it's white noise ish, then you start to notice it. When I have it running in the day I put it in the laundry room and shut the door, then
it's fine. In hindsight the 9 tray may have been more useful since I can really only load the 5 tray up with 2 or 3 trays if the food has some puff. If you want to make more than 1 recipe it is nice to have the option of more space.
My recommendation for someone that is going to use the dehydrator for several dishes at a time, kale chips, etc. is that if you have the space and can put it in a room and close the door or have an area of the house that you don't have to hear it go for the 9 tray. I am using the dehydrator often so I started thinking that in the future when we are living in a different home I may consider getting a 9 tray in addition to what I have to accommodate making more food at one time, especially for parties and holidays.

disappointed : What kind of scam is this review process?

I agree completely with the other 1 star. I couldn't find 1 person who has actually used this product and the same people have multiple 5 star votes admitting as much.

Kindle Customer : Excalibur Dehydrator

I have the Non-stainless Excalibur Dehydrator. I love it, it has been running constantly almost since the day I purchased it 3yrs ago. Sturdy, dependable, easy to use and clean.

sassyfrass : Anyone? Anyone at all actually purchase this thing?

Seriously? Like you all said, no one has used it. Looks like same person writing all the five-star reviews.
Wtf?

Kansas City : Perfect!

This would be so great! I've been wanting a dehydrator for years but never had one. I would definitely use it for dehydrating beef jerky, apples and other fruits, nuts, all sorts of veggies and granola. Love the timer feature!

Pamela Herr : I want this!

Jeremiah Foster : Mommypotomus

I'll make granola for the whole neighborhood( if they all like granola) and my entire family where I live in NE.

Littlebarefootregners : I would love this

The first thing I would make would probably be fruit leather or beef jerky! I would love one of these for herbs as well!!

judy freeman : Mommypotamus

I love shoppin sies that show allot. The first thing will be tomatoes. then will move along and try some oranges

MomChef : High quality yummy food!

Wow! Such a nice unit to preserve lots of healthy foods by dehydration. My boys have been begging me to make homemade beef jerkey because they love to camp and love to take jerky on their excursions. So, of course, jerky will be my first thing to dehydrate in this unit! My next thing would be soaked and dehydrated pecans and walnuts because it makes them healthier and oh so yummy!

Vanessa Urchek : Mommypotamus

I will make dried fruit for my kiddos first!!! I am a speech therapist and I dread giving away candy for motivation, buying dried fruit for 40+ kiddos is killer on the budget! Also many of my special needs kiddos are on very strict diets, so the fruit would be perfect! : )

Kindle Customer : I would love to have this!

The first thing I'd make with this is dried apples and pears, followed up with dried bananas the way my grandma used to make them.

Littlebarefootregners : I would love this

The first thing I would make would probably be fruit leather or beef jerky! I would love one of these for herbs as well!!

Doug W. : Five Stars

Works great, and it was worth the extra expense to have the assurance of stainless steel trays.

Penny : Great Company

I bought this item before I realized that getting fresh organic fruits and vegetables would not be easy to get. The company was great to deal with and took it back with a full refund. I will buy from them again and Amazon.

Amazon Customer : Mommypotamus

I would love to win this as it would be a big help keeping myself, husband and four daughters in healthy snacks, plus it would be a very useful item for me to have in my kitchen as I am on SCD diet for my Crohn's. The first thing I would make is probably dried fruit as I can't eat the store bought ones and I really miss them!

Elizabeth Woodward : Mommypotamus

TURKEY JERKY!! Must have this…husband and I are looking for healthier alternatives and this would be great for dried fruit and such.

Luv2bgreta : Love this

I can not wait to make fruit leather with one of these food dehydrators. So excited to try it at home.

Mo. : Can't wait to make ....

Raw vegan leek crackers! They are one of my favorites along side chia and nut based tart/cheesecake crusts ..... Oh the things we could do!

Penny : Great Company

Vanessa Urchek : Mommypotamus

SmithFam : Excalibur dehydrators are the best!

I have never owned an Excalibur dehydrator because I have I have a Nesco American Harvester which is a work horse but I cannot do yogurt with it. I have children with a lot of different allergies and I struggle making yogurt! Everyone that I know that has an Excalibur loves them and they can do so many different things! So, the first thing that I would make is yogurt!

Littlebarefootregners : I would love this

The first thing I would make would probably be fruit leather or beef jerky! I would love one of these for herbs as well!!

Bliss : Would like to try

I would love to try fruit roll ups with this? This looks so very easy to do will have to try it.

Angela Chain : mommypotamus

I have not used a dehydrator before although I would love to have one. Having eight children at home makes finding nutritious snacks a little tougher and a lot more expensive. I think with this I would be able to buy bulk in season produce and make a large amount of snacks! Wish me luck!

Kindle Customer : Excalibur Dehydrator

I have the Non-stainless Excalibur Dehydrator. I love it, it has been running constantly almost since the day I purchased it 3yrs ago. Sturdy, dependable, easy to use and clean.

Amazon Customer : Mommypotamus

Jennifer Smith : To Mommypotamus!

My former neighbor has one of these and she loved it!!! I'm sure it's the same one. She made fruit leathers, jerky, and all kinds of other things. I'll use mine for the same things.

Nora Ann Allgood : dryer

I find it very noisy. I like that it has a timer. Wish there was a little more room between trays

Sherry M. Hansen : Mommypotamus

If I win this great prize one of the first things I will make are my tasty Spicy Sweet Potato Chips.
These are great for gucamole & salsa.... All things wonderful and nothing bad. :))

Melissa Kinkle : Mommypotamus

I would love to have this as a staple to my kitchen. I would make dried herbs, fruit jerky, dried fruits, nuts, yogurt drops, beef jerky and more!

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