Nesco FD-1040 1000-watt Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator (6 Tray Value Package) review and price compare 2025

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Brand	Amesser
Material	Plastic
Wattage	1000 watts
Number of Trays	6
Temperature Range	160 Degrees Fahrenheit

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SPECIAL PACKAGE INCLUDES: 6 Trays (50% more capacity than base model), Jerky Gun with 6 Original spice and cure packs, 3 Fruit Roll Sheets, 3 Clean-A-Screens ($87 Retail Value)
Programmable Digital Timer
1000 watts of drying power, Adjustable Temperature Control
Patented Converga-Flow Air Flow
Expandable to 20 trays (6 Trays included)

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SPECIAL PACKAGE INCLUDES: 6 Trays (50% more capacity than base model), Jerky Gun with 6 Original spice and cure packs, 3 Fruit Roll Sheets, 3 Clean-A-Screens ($87 Retail Value). Dry fruit and vegetables, herbs and flowers, granola or strips of jerky in hours instead of days with this 1000-watt food dehydrator. Top mounted fan eliminates liquids dripping into the heater chamber. New Digital Time is programmable for up to 48 hours. Expands up to 20 trays allowing you to dry large quantities all at once. Drying pressure adjusts automatically to the number of trays. Patented Converge-Flow forces heated air down the exterior pressurized chamber, then horizontally across each individual tray, converging in the center, for fast, even and nutritious drying. Flavors don't mix, and there's no need to rotate the trays. 2,400 RPM fan motor is four times faster than dryers with no fan or motors. The unit's adjustable thermostat ranges from 90 degrees to 160 degrees F, providing the flexibility needed to ensure excellent results. Vita-Save Exterior features an opaque exterior which blocks light to retain more of the foods nutrients and vitamins during the drying process.

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Questions about Nesco FD-1040 1000-watt Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator (6 Tray Value Package)

I just turned mine on. it's so loud i can hear it in another room with the doors closed. is that normal?

Answer: Yes please return it, I had the same problem, and returned it and bought the Excalibur 3926TB Food Dehydrator and I am very happy.

Answer: No. Ours sounds like a quiet fan.

Answer: Its like a quiet fan and we dont feel its overpowering at all.

Answer: Absolutely! Good luck!

Can clean a screen and fruit roll sheets be used for jerky?

Answer: The clean a screen could be used for ground meat jerky; the fruit roll up sheets-definitely not!

can i use it in hong kong 220volt

Answer: No the electric motor is for US. 110volt system it would burn-out.....See if one is available in UK.Amazon which should be 220volt ...!!

Answer: This system is for the 110v. If used on 220 it will burn out and void the warranty.

I bought this and really like it but how in the world do you clean the trays? They are too big for my dishwasher and don't completely fit in my sink

Answer: I have been able to put a few in the top rack of my dishwasher, but when I use all of them I just hand wash them with soapy water and rinse. They are really easy to hand clean. I just was one side and turn over. That simple. If you have a utility sink you could use that. I have also done this with them.

Answer: I use a soft bristle brush and clean them in the kitchen sink. I have put them in the dishwasher also

what comes with the 6 tray package, the pictures shows jerky gun 6 original spices, 3 clean a screens, and 3 fruit roll sheets.

Answer: The 6 tray kit comes with everything in the picture.

Answer: I did not buy the 6 tray package but I intend to.. The fruit roll sheets will come in handy.

Product reviews of Nesco FD-1040 1000-watt Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator (6 Tray Value Package)

Kendall Berch : Five Stars

Awesome

Svetlana : Five Stars

dry mushroom is fantastic.

OneOleMan : Working it hard and lovin' it.

I've had the Nesco FD-1040 for less than 2 weeks and it's run practically 24/7 since then. This is my first attempt at dehydrating and so far I've stuck with various apples, oranges and bananas. Not only am I enjoying the fruits of my labor but my dog also. Especially the banana and apple chips as treats. I'm enjoy having a Ziploc bag of the bananas, apples and oranges for snacking while driving. Yes, some of my attempts have been hit and miss by drying too long but I'm assuming that's part of the learning curve.

I bought the 6 Tray Value Package which comes with 3 Fruit Roll Sheets and 3 Clean-A-Screens. Last night I ordered 4 more trays, which will give me a total of 10 trays, and 6 additional Clean-a-Screens figuring I'll be drying a lot of bananas for the dog and oranges for me. One Navel orange takes up almost one tray so those extra trays will come in quite handy.

You probably got the idea by now that I really like this dehydrator; yes, I do like and so far haven't found any cons about the machine. Well maybe one; the extra trays and Clean-a-Screens are expensive. Some have said it's a little loud. Maybe if it's in the living room and you're sitting right next to it watching TV but I have mine in the kitchen so when I'm in the living room I don't really hear it and, as I said in the beginning, it's been running almost 24 hours a day since it arrived. Okay, 24 hours a day is a slight exaggeration, it's actually closer to 10 to 18 hours a day.

Fuller : Best new addition to my kitchen!

Took me months to choose which Nesco model to purchase but I am happy with my choice. Have borrowed and used other dehydrators and 2 of my favorite features of this model are heating from the top and temperature/timer controls. I can fit 5+ lbs of beef on the six trays and dried in as little as 4 hours. If I could change any thing it would be the tray grid, a slighty tighter weave pattern might give it a sturdier feel (like the discontinued Vita Mix Harvest Savor). I have dred apple chips, herbs and almond meal and am completely new to this (easier than I thought). Can't wait to do fruit roll ups for grandchildren and am looking forward to next year's garden experience!

J. Krueger : Stopped working 5 minutes into first use

It was a complete dud. I pulied it out of the box and put meat on the trays. I filled 3 trays for jerky and I turned it on, put it at 160 F for 4.5 hours and pressed start. The fan went for less than 5 minutes and quit and then it smelled burnt. I literally didn't get a single use out of it and I have to ship it back to nesco now. I'm so disappointed and what a waste of meat.

Tiff n Bobby : Great product - satisfied customer!

We purchased this product and related accessories prior to a backpacking trip we had been planning. After reading about the many different kinds of dehydrated foods available for backpackers, my husband stumbled on the Backpacking Chef's cookbook "Recipes for Adventure" website and we immediately started searching for dehydrators. The Nesco arrived and my husband made beef and moose jerky right away. It was amazing. Never having done anything like this before, I started dehydrating vegetables, meat, and scrambled eggs for our upcoming trip. The Nesco is very easy to use and works great! We have had this for about two weeks now and I have been using it almost every day since. I love the timer feature. We are very satisfied with this product so far!!

Andrew Gore : died after 12 SECONDS.

Ran for about 12 seconds and died. I'm so pissed.

BRMD1234 : The absolute best kitchen appliance that I have ever bought!

The absolute best kitchen appliance that I have ever bought! I received it on 7/22 and I have already made my own jerky, dehydrated onions, celery, tomatoes and green peppers. I was able to make my own powders and my onion and vegetable soup mix.

Andrew Gore : died after 12 SECONDS.

Ran for about 12 seconds and died. I'm so pissed.

Kendall Berch : Five Stars

Awesome

Steve La Londe Jr : Best buy out there not a better unit any quicker to be had an excellent buy!!

Very easy to use way quicker than she's use to easy clean up drys fast fast fast ..lol Yes a learning curve but oh what a great product choice !! She loves it so a win win yes I would buy it again.

Casey Hulse : Five Stars

Very nice, huge capacity.

jimvw : Four Stars

Nice looking machine

David Jerry : Five Stars

This is by far the best food dehydrator I've owned. Has ample power and is easy to operate.

Gregory T Joliet JR : Five Stars

Daryl : Highly recommend

Three pounds of eye of round(1/4", sliced cross-grain), original spice and nine hours later: Damn good jerky! I'm anxious to try customizing my own marinade. Oh, by the way, you can figure on one pound of meat per tray.

Andrew Gore : died after 12 SECONDS.

Ran for about 12 seconds and died. I'm so pissed.

Steve La Londe Jr : Best buy out there not a better unit any quicker to be had an excellent buy!!

Very easy to use way quicker than she's use to easy clean up drys fast fast fast ..lol Yes a learning curve but oh what a great product choice !! She loves it so a win win yes I would buy it again.

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