Electric Countertop Food Dehydrator Machine - Professional Multi-Tier Food Preserver, Beef Jerky Maker, Fruit Vegetable Fish Poultry Dryer w/ 5 Stackable Trays, 180° F Max Temp - NutriChef review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
| Brand | NutriChef |
| Color | Black |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7.68 x 13 x 13 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.76 Pounds |
| Shape | Round |
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- PRESERVES FOOD: NutriChef’s Food Dehydrator offers healthier alternative than canning or freezing. Effectively dries food thru removal of moisture content while still retaining 97% of vitamins and minerals. No food will spoil with this food preserver
- ONE-PRESS OPERATION: The electric food preserving machine is built with an easy to use one operational button. Choose to dehydrate with just a click. It has a maximum temperature of 180° F. Allows you to prepare healthy snacks for all ages
- 5 STACKABLE TRAYS: The trays are removable making it very easy to clean including the dehydrating machine. Comes w/ 5 removable and stackable food trays or dryer trays. These trays can also be used to dry food without the use of the dehydrator
- TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Uses temperature control for food preservation. It can dehydrate and preserve meat like the infamous beef jerky. Also a maker of organic healthy snacks by dehydrating fruits, vegetable and make potato or kale chips etc
- HIGH HEAT CIRCULATION: The multi-tier dehydrator is scientifically tested to increase food shelf life w/ high heat circulation that travels through each tray. Also makes a great food storage as drying causes food to shrink
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Food DehydrationDehydrate your food for enhanced preservation. Remove the moisture content from your food to make healthy snacks while retaining 97 percent of vitamins and minerals. To dehydrate the unit reaches a maximum temperature of 180° F. The enhanced air flow ensures that the high-heat circulation travels through each tray and dehydrates evenly. | Food Preserver (Perfect for Food Storage)The Nutrichef Food Dehydrator is perfect for food storage. It causes the food to shrink, therefore, making it easier to put away. The dehydrator has been tested and scientifically proven to increase the foods’ shelf life. This method is healthier than canning or freezing. | Stackable 5-Tier TraysThe 5 included tier trays allow increased air-flow around your food for a more even and rapid dehydration. Once your food is dehydrated, you can later reconstitute dried foods. (Food Reconstitution: when dried food absorbs water & swells to original size). The simple one-press button operation makes this unit incredibly easy to use. |
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Meat – Fish, Poultry, Beef etc. | Snacks | Herbs and Spices | Fruits and Vegetables |
Available In 2 Different colors
Black
Available In 2 Different colors
White
product description
Color:Black
NutriChef Model : PKFD14BK.0
Food Dehydrator
Electric Countertop Food Dehydrator, Food Preserver
Features:
- Multi-Tier Kitchen Appliance
- Dehydrates Food for Enhanced Preservation
- Scientifically Tested to Increase Food Shelf Life
- Easy, Single Button Operation and Nutritious Results
- Faster & More Efficient Alternative to Food Dehydration
- Effectively Dries Food by Removing Moisture Content
- Great for Food Storage: Drying Causes Food to Shrink
- Food Reconstitution: Food Absorbs Water & Swells to Original Size
- Dehydration Retains up to 97% of Vitamins & Minerals
- Healthier Choice Alternative than Canning or Freezing
- Your Food Maintains Nutritional Value
- Prepare Healthy Snacks for All Ages
- Dries Your Food to Reduce Spoilage
- Stain Resistant & Easy-to-Clean
- Simple One-Press Button Operation
- Reaches Maximum Temperature of 180° F
- (5) Tier Trays for Enhanced Air-Flow
- High-Heat Circulation Travels Through Each Tray
- Heat Resistant and Dishwasher Safe Trays
- Works with a Wide Variety of Foods
- Meat, Fish, Poultry, Fruits, Vegetables and More
- Use for Meats to add in Stews, Soups, etc.
- Perfect for Making Oil-Free Veggie Chips
- Make Home-Made Beef Jerky
Simply insert your food into the trays and hit the switch to activate a new and healthier level of food preparation. The NutriChef Kitchen Dehydrator effectively works to remove moisture, drying your food and reducing spoilage. The multi-level trays allow for enhanced air-flow that dehydrates for prolonged food shelf-life & preservation. Your food will last longer and the removal of moisture content is far more beneficial than canning or freezing. Dehydration with the NutriChef retains up to 97% of the food's nutritional value and is scientifically tested to reduce spoilage times -- and best of all, it will still tastes great! Once dried, your food will retain original vitamins, minerals and flavor! The simple one-touch button operation makes it even easier to prepare foods like meat, fish, poultry, fruits, vegetables and more! Save time, save money and save valuable cabinet space since the dehydration process shrinks your food, making it great for food storage or stocking up for the winter. It works great with a wide variety of food groups and is perfect for making healthy, oil-free veggie chips for the kids -- or hardy beef jerky for dad. Reduce spoilage and enjoy enhanced food preservation with the NutriChef Kitchen Dehydrator.
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Questions about Electric Countertop Food Dehydrator Machine - Professional Multi-Tier Food Preserver, Beef Jerky Maker, Fruit Vegetable Fish Poultry Dryer w/ 5 Stackable Trays, 180° F Max Temp - NutriChef
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Has anyone tried making beef / turkey jerky yet, and if you have how did it turn out?
Answer: I have made Beef & Turkey Jerky and they were better than any I have bought from a store. It took 6 to 7 hours. I use it all the time to dry and bottle things like parsley, celery, cilantro. Love making my own dry spices.
Answer: I made two trays, took about 6 hours. Jerky was PERFECT!!
Answer: Same here!, worked great on our beef taryakki
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Can layers be added or removed?
Answer: Yes, it comes with 5 trays, but if you were to buy more they could be added. There is also no reason you have to use all 5 at once, I've used it with only one and still gotten the results I wanted.
Answer: Yes, they can. I returned the item. Food processed uneven.
Answer: Yes they can.
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Are the trays stainless steel?
Answer: The trays are plastic
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Is there a drip tray at the bottom, should you dehydrate something fairly wet?
Answer: There is no drip tray but the bottom is easily cleaned.
Answer: Yes, there is a tray directly above the engine
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My first dehydrator; do you need to purchase tray liners or any other needed items for the drying process before using?
Answer: Tray dryers are a real good way of dehydratingredients anything realay minced (ie... garlic that's is chopped up coarse or minced would fall through the trays provided...I bought tray liners and I also cut to that shape plain parchment paper to dehydrate herbs & veggies. .
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Has anyone found any liners, mesh or silicone, that fit this?
Answer: I haven’t found any liners
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Where can I purchase additional trays and fruit leather trays? I see Kaonson mentioned, but I Googled it and nothing came up. Do you have a link?
Answer: It is really simple to get replacement trays. Go to the following link and click on parts only, it will walk you through the rest.
Answer: Also for fruit leather, you can use aluminum foil and line your existing trays leaving the hole in the center, and maybe poking small holes in foil. There is less circulation with fruit leather so you will only be able to do a few trays at a time.
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is there a dehydrator with non plastic trays?
Answer: Trays are made of plastic, I do have to add that for the price this is by far one of the best dehydrators we ever owned.
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Does this unit use a fan or just heat? How loud is it? Thank you
Answer: It uses both heat and a fan. It is not very loud at all.
Answer: Yes, it uses a fan. Not too loud but you know its on. Its more of a low hum.
Answer: Hello,
Answer: Fan and heat.
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How is many inch deep per tray the tray deep ? Thanks
Answer: Less than 1 inch but not exactly sure how deep. Maybe 3/4 inch.
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Where can I purchase additional trays?
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Are there extra trays and fruit leather mats available for this model? Thank you!
Answer: Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We can provide the part/s that is available in our warehouse. For other concerns and inquiries kindly call our Technical Support Department at 718 535 1800 Press 2 then 1 from Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM EST. Thank you.
Answer: You can purchase extra trays but I have not seen the fruit leather mats for this model.
Answer: I imagine so. Contact the manufacturer
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I do not have the instructions or recipe book? Where can I get my one?
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how does it do with sprouted nuts and seeds?
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I just received this. The lid does not sit on the top tray securely. Is it supposed to just rest on top a bit crookedly?
Answer: mine sits on top flat
Answer: It can be a bit tricky , try turning over. It does fit better when arranged properly.
Answer: Mine fits correctly and is not crooked.
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diameter of the trays?
Answer: Diameter is 13”.
Answer: Just under 13 inches
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Is this entire machine BPA free??
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is it work with 220v ?
Answer: It is wired for 110v but with a transformer to convert 220v to 110v you could use it.
Answer: 110 volt
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What flat trays would be compatible? Several people have said Yes they are out there yet the manufacture replies indicate to just use tin foil. part#?
Answer: Not sure but has anyone tried using ones from other units?
Answer: We bought ones that Amazon suggested- didn't fit- haven't found any yet that do
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How many watts does it consume?
Answer: Here is your answer 200-400 Watts
Answer: Hi, our sincere apologies but we don't have that info for now. We will ask the factory to provide that information so we can post the answer here. Thank you.
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¿La maquina se apaga sola?
Answer: No se apaga sola trae un manual para el tiempo a cada producto qué quieres deshidratar y tú estás al pendiente para apagarlo
Answer: No, no se apaga sola y la fruta deshidratada no queda muy bien.
Answer: A veces...
Answer: No
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I'mean just a beginner, so maybe everyone knows, but How do I cut the thin slices of meat or fruit?
Answer: It can be done several ways, with a filet knife just hand cut thin slices or a mandolin or my mom beats thin slices with a meat mallet to make it thinner. 1/4 inch isn't as thin as you think and it is really forgiving despite what the Internet says
Answer: I've not done meat, but for fruit I just used a really sharp knife and sliced thin like 1/4 inch or less if you can.
Answer: I use a mandolin slicer. Just watch out for your fingers!
Answer: Use mandolin or a sharp knife. I've used my cuisenart also for veggies and fruit.
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Can you dehydrate cheese?
Answer: You can can cheese in a jar with a pressure can, but you can't dehydrate it.
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How many watts not volts!!! Watts?
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Has anyone found fruit leather trays that actually fit this model? I havent...any suggestions??
Answer: The model (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004W4V9/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_25) does not fit the NutriChef PDKF 12 food dehydrator. I ordered them based on suggestions but the trays overhang so that you cannot stack trays or fit the lid on the unit.
Answer: I bought these (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004W4V9/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_25) based on suggestions in the reviews below, but haven't tried them yet. Fit wise they look like they should do the job.
Answer: The nutri chef suggested by Amazon doesn't fit. Have yet to find ones that do
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I would like at least 8 trays total. Can you post a link for additional trays please?
Answer: Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We can provide the part/s that is available in our warehouse. For other concerns and inquiries kindly call our Technical Support Department at 718 535 1800 Press 2 then 1 from Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM EST. Thank you.
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would you have to use all of the trays at one time?
Answer: Hi, you don't have to use all the trays one time. For more info, kindly visit our website pyleaudio.com. Type the model number on the search box PKFD12. Thank you.
Answer: You don't have to use all of the trays at one time. You can use as many as you want.
Answer: You do not have to use all the trays, but the food items do need to be spaced and it would be good to at least have one empty tray on the bottom and one on the top if you are only using one tray, just for better circulation.
Answer: No, just the trays you need. The machine works the same no matter how many trays you use, except it might take longer to dry 5 trays of meat, than 1 or 2.
Answer: Yes some time but the timer will take longer for make fruit dry.
Answer: No , you can use up to even more trays than come with it and buy additionally . I make small batches , because I do the jerky for my pup , sometimes I do as little as 2 trays and it works fine too ????
Answer: You can use one or all traits. Whatever you prefer based on how many treats you need to fill.
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Does it have a tray for fruit leather
Answer: You can also very inexpensively line one of the regular trays with foil.
Answer: It sure does!!! and we at kaonson. will be more than happy to ship one off for you.
Answer: yes
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what's the maximum thickness of food that I can put in each tray?
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Is there any information about watts or temperature?
Answer: Temperature is 170 Fahrenheit
Answer: 250 watts
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What the maximum height for an item to be placed on a tray?
Answer: It has adjustable trays. I have never tried large chunks. I would think that it would take a long time to dry. It works very well for coconut and fruit leather.
Answer: i usually just dry herbs from my garden I imagine it would take a long time to dry anything an inch thick
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Customer pictures show a gray unit. i am really wanting black. please confirm that if i order black is will be true black and not gray? thanks. =)
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Is this product safe since it's made in China?
Answer: I'm not sure what you mean by safe. If you're wondering if it will catch fire or explode or something, we've had no problems with it. But if you're talking about food safety, it doesn't get hot enough to cook meat or kill germs, so you have to follow basic food safety guidelines depending on the type of food you're trying to dry.
Answer: Hi, yes it is manufactured in China. You may check other details of the unit by visiting our website pyleaudio.com. Type the model number on the search box PKFD12 for more details. Thank you.
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the plastic trays won't melt from heat will they
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do you have to rotate the trays?
Answer: I have only used a dozen times for persimmons, but I had to rotate the trays once per batch and then usually had some stragglers that had to cook on the bottom tray for a little longer once the majority were done. It works fine for the price. But additional trays would definitely not work well (and I don't even think they sell them). I would have rather spent more and gotten a more powerful machine that had the option for extra trays.
Answer: I have not actually used it as of yet-but with my old one I rotated
Answer: Yes you do
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Since this gets to 180 F do you pre heat in oven first before using this dehydrator or just use dehydrator for beef jerky? Asking for bacteria concern
Answer: I just use the dehydrator. But I also wash the racks before and after I use it. I have used it for jerky and dehydrating peppers and garlic.
Answer: I just lay the raw beef strips on the trays and turn it on.
Answer: 140 degrees will bacteria
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Where is it made
Answer: On Earth! Being serious, the bottom of mine is stamped with “Made in Taiwan”.
Answer: Hi, it is manufactured in China. Thank you.
Answer: Not Really Sure Where It's Made But It Sure Works Well Making Jerky .....
Answer: A present don’t know
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Is there a model number
Answer: Mine is Model #PKFD12
Answer: I went back to my original order and this is what I found PKFD12
Answer: PKFD12
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What's a jerky gun?
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Does this work with 220v?
Answer: Hi, the unit can only handle 110 volts. Thank you.
Answer: Don’t know mine is with a 110
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How many watts?
Answer: I checked with another customer who said it was 250 watts
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Has anyone made kale chips with this? How long did it take?
Answer: I made cucumber chips and it took awhile because they are quite moist. I wouldn't expect kale chips to take more than a few hours.
Answer: Good AM Katie. I had one of these before and it to about 24hrs to dehydrate most items.
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How long does it usually take to make any dehydrated products? Length of time hour wise?
Answer: Hi, that will depend on the cut and the type of fruits you want to dehydrate. Usually, it takes 12 or 24 hours dehydrating food. You may check other details of the unit by visiting our website pyleaudio.com. Type the model number on the search box PKFD14BK for more details. Thank you.
Answer: I use my dehydrator for a different purpose so I can't answer that accurately. There are a million web pages out there that talk about food dehydration however, so you should take a look at them. Different types of food with different moisture content will take varied times to dry out.
Answer: It depends on what you are dehydrating; how dense the food is, how thick it is cut, etc. The things I have made are a very minimum of 4 hours.
Answer: My husband makes beef jerky with ours and it usually takes 12+ hours for a round of jerky
Answer: I do mine over nite
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Is it quiet?
Answer: Yes it has a quiet hum mm
Answer: yes as loud as a small fan
Answer: Yes
Answer: yes.
Q:
is this a dual voltage product. Will it work with 220v 50hz
Answer: No it is only 110v.
Q:
Where does this state it is BPA free? Usually they would put this on the packaging?
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Is it dishwasher safe.
Answer: I wash it in my dishwasher on the top shelf
Answer: I have no idea. Never received item, had to cancel order retrospectively. Sorry.
Answer: I don't know but I wouldn't. No real need to anyway.
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Does it have a temperature setting? How do you know what the temp is?
Answer: It does not have a temp setting. Sorry, I don't know what the temperature is.
Q:
Can this be used to make yogurt?
Answer: Rachxl Good am. I had one of these before and I would not think so. This item is only used for drying food products. Sorry.
Q:
It gives me the heat level I'm supposed to cook it on but the dehydrator doesn't have a temperature gage. What do I do
Answer: It is designed to operate at a safe dehydrating temperature that kills all bacteria, and there is no need for a temp gauge.
Product reviews of Electric Countertop Food Dehydrator Machine - Professional Multi-Tier Food Preserver, Beef Jerky Maker, Fruit Vegetable Fish Poultry Dryer w/ 5 Stackable Trays, 180° F Max Temp - NutriChef
CarrieB : Very nice thank you
Very nice thank you
Amazon Customer : Works great!
I love it! However, you may need to do some research or test runs if you need a specific drying temp. This has low, medium and high settings with an extra notch halfway between low-medium and medium-high. So far though, it’s done great with recipes that just specify cooking low or medium for x amount of time!
Doll : Didnt even work
Never even cooked my jerky. This thing doesnt work!
Jean : Good entry-level dehydrator
Ihave used my unit about 6 times now. Works quickly and quietly. Trays are a little flimsy but you get what you pay for. I bought this to see if making my own jerky and dried fruit would be economical and not too much work. I've learned that it's a good idea for my family - just be consistent with the thickness of your cut and you will get consistent product. Also I can eliminate the massive amounts of sodium in commercial jerky and added sugars in commercial dried fruit. When this thing breaks down I will buy a better unit, but for now it does the trick.
L. R. : Mr. Coffee Dehydrator Trays Work With This One!
I hope this helps someone who is in the same situation that I was. My very much loved Mr. Coffee Dehydrator that I purchased in the early 1990's recently died :( After doing much research to see if the trays would fit any other dehydrators, I found this one. Hooray! I did not want to throw the old trays in the trash and I really didn't want to have to buy extra trays for a new one. I have attached photos to show how they fit together so nicely! I am very happy to have found this dehydrator and am very happy with it so far. I have used it almost daily since I received it in the mail. The only difference that I would like to mention is that the hole in the middle of the NutriChef Dehydrator tray is smaller. Which is an improvement because you can fit a bit more on each tray.
Krystal DeSilver : Works great so far.
We've only had it for a few weeks but so far it is working great! We've made jerky and fruit chips. We do with it had a timer though, but for the price, I suppose we can't be too picky.
Amazon Customer : Works great!
I love it! However, you may need to do some research or test runs if you need a specific drying temp. This has low, medium and high settings with an extra notch halfway between low-medium and medium-high. So far though, it’s done great with recipes that just specify cooking low or medium for x amount of time!
Ladybtrs : Doesn’t Work!
Does not work well. I dries zucchini slices and sweet potatoes for 18 hours and they never got crispy.
Ken Haukaas : I make beef jerky quite often and this dehydrator works great. You do need to rotate the trays throughout ...
This dehydrator work very well! I make beef jerky quite often and this dehydrator works great. You do need to rotate the trays throughout the drying process, but I feel this is normal for any dehydrator. I love the fact that it has a fan, this really helps in the drying process. I had another unit that did not have a fan and it did not work nearly as well.
LakeSideBum : Dehydrator Super Star
This a basic, few frills machine. What I like about it is it is simple to use, drys food well, as it is suppose to; and is comparatively low priced. There are fancier units available with more features, but it comes down to what you are willing to pay, and how many features you really need. This unit is a basic model, but it works just fine. I also like that it has an air circulation blower which is far better than the bare-bones machines that only have a heating element. I frequently make jerky for my dogs because they have food allergies (like 4-5 x/week). I thought the machine might not last very long because of how often I use it, so I really didn’t want to invest in an expensive unit. The one I bought works well, is easy to use and clean, and is priced much lower than similar units.
Tonto : Good quality product for the price
I bought one of this over a year ago and was very pleased with the quality and overall performance that I bought a second one for my sister a couple of months ago. The construction of this product is simple, no timers or features other than the on and off button. We use it to make beef jerky, just place the marinated beef stakes over the racks, rotate the racks after 3 or 4 hours and we have delicious jerky within 7 or 8hrs. My sister is also very happy with hers, she loves the simplicity and quality of this product, she tried fruits and vegetables and she says it works great for this too. I also want to point out that is very easy to clean as well. I definitely buy this product and from this seller again.
Gydisme : Five Stars
Works great and really good quality. We make lots of dried apple in this dehydrator.
S. M. : So I got this on Sunday. I got home ...
So I got this on Sunday. I got home from work, put some fruit in overnight and it's been working fabulously! In 2 days I have done beef jerky, strawberry chips, banana chips, and 2 sets of apple chips. My boyfriend laughed at me until he tasted the jerky. Now he's making requests.
Claudia J. : Works great, simple to use
Works great, simple to use, simple to clean. However, the fruit leather trays that are advertised alongside it (under the "Most people purchase these items together) did not fit in the dehydrator. The dehydrator itself was great! So far, I've made apple chips, banana chips, dried strawberries, and strawberry fruit leather.
theresa : Works great
I made beef jerky and dried some fresh herbs , do need to turn it on high seems to work better. The recipe booklet that came with it didn`t really tell you what settings to use. Other wise a great product.
Wanda Klietz : It works!
We like this dehydrated, it took about 30 hours To do a big batch of cherries, but it Could depend on what texture you want. I was very pleased at how quiet it was too. I would have liked a more accurate temp gage and a timer.
Andrew Hatfield : Jerky!!!
I love this thing. I usually buy two cuts of London broils to use as jerky and it fits perfectly into all the shelves. Dehydrates the meat evenly but I'd still recommend checking the jerky every few hours and pull the thinner cuts off so they don't get too dry; this may not be an issue if you aren't cutting them by hand like I do. I would definitely buy this again if this one ever broke on me.
Spacegunner : Nice Compact Dehydrator
Compact & easy to use. Dried my jerky in 2 hours.
Trays are easy to load, stack & clean in the dishwasher.
I would have liked to see temperature settings on the Temperature Control instead of Low, Medium & High, but since it is countertop, a minor inconvenience.
Trays are easy to load, stack & clean in the dishwasher.
I would have liked to see temperature settings on the Temperature Control instead of Low, Medium & High, but since it is countertop, a minor inconvenience.
theresa : Works great
I made beef jerky and dried some fresh herbs , do need to turn it on high seems to work better. The recipe booklet that came with it didn`t really tell you what settings to use. Other wise a great product.
Customer : I love this dehydrator
I love this dehydrator! Ive owned one for at least 2 years now and I’ve never had any issues with it. It’s perfect for the beginner or for someone who is looking to only do some basic dehydrating. It’s great for dehydrating fruit, vegetables, herbs, and making fruit leathers. I’d be cautious about making jerkies, as you can’t control the temperatures.
Relic Beckwelf : Worst dehydrator i have ever owned!
Worst dehydrator I have ever owned. Bought this to compliment my current dehydrator as I could not get another at the time. This unit costs nearly 40$ more than my current budget model and is significantly lacking. It takes twice as long for the same amount of food to dehydrate, and the capacity is nearly twice as much! (Imagine my surprise when I tried to do two batches of jerky at the same time, same -exact- weights in both and same number of cuts and this one took double the time as my 5 year old budget model!) Would not buy again, would not recommend (get the 40$ presto model here on Amazon instead, less capacity but doesn't take 8 hours for a 4 hour job!)
- weird nooks and crannies in racks make cleaning a chore
- uneven heating and airflow (even with staggered spacing on racks and 1/2 inch between strips)
- loud
- weird nooks and crannies in racks make cleaning a chore
- uneven heating and airflow (even with staggered spacing on racks and 1/2 inch between strips)
- loud
Kelly Davis : Meh
The layers don’t really snuggly fit together. I never know how long to dry stuff.
L. R. : Mr. Coffee Dehydrator Trays Work With This One!
I hope this helps someone who is in the same situation that I was. My very much loved Mr. Coffee Dehydrator that I purchased in the early 1990's recently died :( After doing much research to see if the trays would fit any other dehydrators, I found this one. Hooray! I did not want to throw the old trays in the trash and I really didn't want to have to buy extra trays for a new one. I have attached photos to show how they fit together so nicely! I am very happy to have found this dehydrator and am very happy with it so far. I have used it almost daily since I received it in the mail. The only difference that I would like to mention is that the hole in the middle of the NutriChef Dehydrator tray is smaller. Which is an improvement because you can fit a bit more on each tray.
Ken Haukaas : I make beef jerky quite often and this dehydrator works great. You do need to rotate the trays throughout ...
This dehydrator work very well! I make beef jerky quite often and this dehydrator works great. You do need to rotate the trays throughout the drying process, but I feel this is normal for any dehydrator. I love the fact that it has a fan, this really helps in the drying process. I had another unit that did not have a fan and it did not work nearly as well.
A. Beagle : Fun Kitchen Appliance
Works great!! I often throw fresh produce out because I don't eat it before going bad. This will pay for itself very quickly by dehydrating produce before they go bad. Made some beef jerky and it is delicious. Finding meat already cut for jerky was a pleasant surprise at two of my local grocery stores.
Nikko : Great Way To Make Your Own Spices
I have used this product for about a week. I followed the directions about letting it run for a while and cleaning the items before the drying process. I placed Rosemary and thinly sliced red onions on the racks for about 10 hours. It turned out great! I crushed my onions into a powder and stored my Rosemary for later use.
Gina : Easy to Use
Use the dehydrator for first time this past weekend making Beef Jerky. It did a great job and was so easy to clean as well. Very pleased. I can't wait to use this summer preserving foods.
dparker : Great price for a very good product.
This dehydrator is great, Works much better than my old one. It’s quieter, more sturdy and drys my peppers faster.
DCC : BEAUTIFUL GREAT QUALITY MACHINE
Just got it and haven't used it yet, so don't know much about it. I wanted something to dehydrate nuts and seeds after soaking them on advice from my Nutritionist, but know nothing about Good Dehydrating and will have to learn. There isn't too much information on dehydrating nuts and seeds, but from other sites I will be able to do it. It is very HUGE and overwhelming but makes me want to learn this new talent. They make it look easy at NutriChef.
Matthew : Good for the price.
Great dehydrator, especially for the price. The only thing I recommend is to oil the grates before dehydrating meat, otherwise it will get stuck to it and it's nearly impossible to actually clean. The grates are also too large to fit in the dishwasher standing up, so there's that too.
Amazon Customer : Returned
Returned
Ken Haukaas : I make beef jerky quite often and this dehydrator works great. You do need to rotate the trays throughout ...
This dehydrator work very well! I make beef jerky quite often and this dehydrator works great. You do need to rotate the trays throughout the drying process, but I feel this is normal for any dehydrator. I love the fact that it has a fan, this really helps in the drying process. I had another unit that did not have a fan and it did not work nearly as well.
Customer : I love this dehydrator
I love this dehydrator! Ive owned one for at least 2 years now and I’ve never had any issues with it. It’s perfect for the beginner or for someone who is looking to only do some basic dehydrating. It’s great for dehydrating fruit, vegetables, herbs, and making fruit leathers. I’d be cautious about making jerkies, as you can’t control the temperatures.
Maggie Luongo : It does have a Temperature Control Knob
I just received the dehydrator and haven't tried it yet. I took it out of the box and looked at it. My first impression was that it is nicely made. It does have a temperature control knob. When I ordered it from Amazon, the photo of the product must have been an older model and didn't show a temperature control. I also chose this model because it has a higher temperature rating than most.
Frenchie51 : This dehydrator has thin food trays
I returned this product the trays were so thin, the food only had maybe 1/2" to fit
cassandra : Great
Great product. Highly recommend
Butch Heth : A kitchen workhorse.
Trays lock together nicely, and holds an amazing amount of foods for drying. Quiet, and quite a bit quicker to dehydrate than our older model. I think the airflow is more efficient in this model, so drying time is faster. Very pleased. It has been running for about 4 weeks straight (cycling batches of fruits and vegetables) When our harvest is done, I'm going to do jerky. Very satisfied with how it's working for us.
Maggie Luongo : It does have a Temperature Control Knob
I just received the dehydrator and haven't tried it yet. I took it out of the box and looked at it. My first impression was that it is nicely made. It does have a temperature control knob. When I ordered it from Amazon, the photo of the product must have been an older model and didn't show a temperature control. I also chose this model because it has a higher temperature rating than most.
Kathy Lemoine : It’s a good product to start with to see if you like it.
I guess it’s fine, it’s just not for me. Make sure you like dehydrated food. It’s a good product to start with to see if you like it.
Kjdiesel : Trying out beef jerky
Just using now will get back to review
Amazon Customer : No temp control, different than pictured
The good news: it dehydrates food.
The offgassing process worked as promised.
The bad news: no thermometer or timer. There is a dial with +/- but the actual temperature is anyone's guess. Funny because the manual tells what temperature to dry different foods at, but you can't set it, just turn the knob and hope it helps.
In the end, it took a lot longer to dry fruit than the manual said. I would get extra screens if you want to dry a reasonable amount of food at one time.
Seems easy to clean, takes up a surprisingly small amount of space. Not terribly noisy. Looks nice.
With no timer I couldn't run it unless I was babysitting it. Would be nice to have an automatic shutoff.
Screens need to be rotated.
Didn't bother with the dishwasher, just hand washed them. Have only used it a few times so far, so I can't comment on durability.
I don't think the screens are BPA free.
The model they sent me isn't the one in the picture.
The manual is easy to work with.
All in all, an okay beginner/basic dehydrator, with a couple of important flaws.
The offgassing process worked as promised.
The bad news: no thermometer or timer. There is a dial with +/- but the actual temperature is anyone's guess. Funny because the manual tells what temperature to dry different foods at, but you can't set it, just turn the knob and hope it helps.
In the end, it took a lot longer to dry fruit than the manual said. I would get extra screens if you want to dry a reasonable amount of food at one time.
Seems easy to clean, takes up a surprisingly small amount of space. Not terribly noisy. Looks nice.
With no timer I couldn't run it unless I was babysitting it. Would be nice to have an automatic shutoff.
Screens need to be rotated.
Didn't bother with the dishwasher, just hand washed them. Have only used it a few times so far, so I can't comment on durability.
I don't think the screens are BPA free.
The model they sent me isn't the one in the picture.
The manual is easy to work with.
All in all, an okay beginner/basic dehydrator, with a couple of important flaws.
Ogre : Powerful
I got this to dry meats for soup. I drive truck OTR so healthy eating is a challenge, especially without refrigeration. This beast only has one control, but it cranks out 180°. Each tray holds about 1 pound of meat. I let this run overnight, and it dried chicken all the way down to "crouton."
I was using shirataki noodle for low calorie filler, but now that I see how well this works, I'm going to get extra trays and dry packages of frozen mixed vegetables as a cheaper alternative to both the dry soup vegetables and shirataki noodles. The manual says you can stack up to a total of 20 trays.
I was using shirataki noodle for low calorie filler, but now that I see how well this works, I'm going to get extra trays and dry packages of frozen mixed vegetables as a cheaper alternative to both the dry soup vegetables and shirataki noodles. The manual says you can stack up to a total of 20 trays.
LaRene Gidcumb : It works
It works, theres no doubt about that, and it is my first dehydrator so I'm not sure what would actually be different with a better one, but the trays do not lock together. You have to just sit them on top of each other just right and hope the nothing will bump it.
The temp only goes high to low, and even in the book it doesnt tell you what temperature is high or low, so if you are following a recipe that tells you what temperature to use you have to just guess.
I'm glad I got it, but if I was buying it again I would just spend the extra 20 dollars and get a better one.
The temp only goes high to low, and even in the book it doesnt tell you what temperature is high or low, so if you are following a recipe that tells you what temperature to use you have to just guess.
I'm glad I got it, but if I was buying it again I would just spend the extra 20 dollars and get a better one.
Nancy : Great machine!
I purchased this to make beef jerky and it works just wonderfully! The advertised dry time in the directions is accurate and can be adjusted up or down to vary the softness of the meat. It is easy to use and easy to clean.
Amazon Customer : Works great!
I love it! However, you may need to do some research or test runs if you need a specific drying temp. This has low, medium and high settings with an extra notch halfway between low-medium and medium-high. So far though, it’s done great with recipes that just specify cooking low or medium for x amount of time!
Ladybtrs : Doesn’t Work!
Does not work well. I dries zucchini slices and sweet potatoes for 18 hours and they never got crispy.
mike moser : loud
the dehydrator makes a very loud grinding sound after operating for a short time. suspect the fan could be rubbing or ? but very nice product.. I ordered a 2nd one because I liked it so much and it makes healthy snacks with no added sugar, being diabetic nothing much is good for me. LOL
mrshlovejesus : Wash, Plug-in, and Use
I have owned a Mr. Coffee dehydrator for many years and this year it finally stopped working. I looked for a replacement, but Mr. Coffee apparently doesn't make them any more. This NutriChef dehydrator appears to be identical. The drying racks are exactly the same. The only difference is the adjustable temperature setting. Hoping to be able to stack my current trays on top of the trays that come with the NutriChef was my motivation for buying it, and the price. So far I am pleased. I dried a batch of figs just as soon as I received my appliance and it worked just like my previous machine. I can't give it 5 stars until I see how long it lasts, but I am pleased with it so far. The trays are easy to wash. The only things I would change about the machine is 1). Instead of Low, Med, High, I wish the temperatures were printed on the machine dial, rather than my having to refer to the owner's manual, page 19 to figure them out every time I use it, and 2). If drips are dangerous to the mechanics of the machine, why doesn't it come with a removable plastic drip catcher?
James I. : The model displayed on this page isn't/is a different version (?) than I received
The model shown all over this page and on Google Image Search has only a switch. What I received has a knob and a switch, yet it still says PKFD12 on the bottom. I've been emailing with the manufacturer to figure out what's going on, and they've been talking to the factory to figure out why mine has a knob. It's been taking awhile for them to find out what's with the dial. Did I receive an older model? Is it counterfeit? What is going on here? It seems to work though, although I don't know what to set the knob to, I just leave it on high.
Doll : Didnt even work
Never even cooked my jerky. This thing doesnt work!
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