Westinghouse Food Dehydrator, Beef Jerky Maker, Food Preservation Device, Food Dehydration Machine, Dried Fruits and Vegetables Maker, Countertop Small Kitchen Appliance, WFD101W, White review and price compare 2024
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Product overview
Brand
Westinghouse
Material
Plastic
Color
White
Wattage
245 watts
Item Dimensions LxWxH
13 x 13 x 10.5 inches
product features
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MAKE YOUR FAVORITE SNACKS: This dehydrator is a simple and fast way to make delicious healthy and natural snacks such as banana chips, fruit roll ups, beef jerky or even a treat for your furry little friend.
EASY TO USE: A rotary knob allows for easy adjustment to keep the temperature from 104 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit.
STACK AWAY: We designed this powerhouse of a machine with 5 removable trays to allow plenty of room for stacking of jerky, meats, dog food or any other treats you want to prepare.
TECHNOLOGY: When it comes to this dehydrator, we used a special air flow drying system that eliminates tray rotation allowing for a more even distribution of your food. With 245 watts of power, you cannot go wrong with this dehydrating unit.
BONUS: Drying your food can be a tricky ordeal so we included an expert drying guide that gives you great information on how to prepare a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, meats and anything you like.
Advanced air flow drying system helps eliminate the need for tray rotation
From the manufacturer
Uses
Fruit or Vegetables
This dehydrator is a simple and fast way to make delicious healthy and natural snacks from fruits to vegetables.
Beef Jerky
Save time and money in making beef jerky from the comfort of your home to your liking. Its also a great snack for your pet.
Flowers or Herbs
If you want to preserve a bouquet or save your flowers for potpourri what better way then to use a food dehydrator.
3D Objects
Have you ever considered drying your 3D Objects safely, simply adjust the shelves and temperature to your needs and let the dehydrator do its job.
Plenty Of Space for a Variety Of Foods
Your choice of items to dehydrate with five stacking trays in which to put your foods. With all that space there will be no need to crowd your items, allowing the dehydrator to operate at maximum efficiency.
product description
Everyone loves a snack and with the Westinghouse WFD101W food dehydrator, now you can make your own. You’ll be able to easily create tasty treats like banana or apple chips, fruit roll-ups and beef jerky and can proudly tell you friends and family that they are truly homemade. A wide thermostat range of 95-158 degrees Fahrenheit affords you great flexibility as you try your hand at dehydrating fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, etc. The 5 stackable trays accommodate your preference for thin or thick slices.
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Questions about Westinghouse Food Dehydrator, Beef Jerky Maker, Food Preservation Device, Food Dehydration Machine, Dried Fruits and Vegetables Maker, Countertop Small Kitchen Appliance, WFD101W, White
Q:
how many watts does this use?
Answer: 245 W
Q:
Does the lower wattage dehydrator work as well as the higher wattage dehydrator?
Answer: Not precisely sure and I imagine the wattage is based on both heat and fan speed. This dehydrator gets plenty hot and has a lot of air movement. I've done fruit, jerky, veggies, and more. It works very well.
Q:
What's the max height of the food that I can put in for each tray?
Answer: For myself, I wouldn't put anything in larger than 1/2" or so. This dehydrator isn't the most efficient in terms of air flow (apparently, you need a square or rectangular dehydrator for that, as all the trays get air flow simultaneously instead of it going up a column, with the top tray receiving the least air), and I had grape tomato halves that took almost 48 hrs. to dry as opposed to the 16 my dehydrator book recommended. They were certainly less than 1/2" thick, although they did have skins on. Hope this helps.
Q:
Mine seems to be clicking a lot so is that normal? Assuming it's the temperature control that is cycling a lot like every 6-7 seconds.
Answer: Sorry...bought is as a gift so I am not sure how it's working...have not heard any complaints
Q:
can you dehydrate herbs easily?
Answer: No it not worth it get a Excalibur one ,we return this ...stayed on 22 hours still couldn't Dehydrate a wet napkin stay away from this
Answer: I'm sure you can with proper instructions. I dehydrate home made dog biscuits only, at this time.
Answer: Very easily! I make beef jerky in about 8 hours. Fresh basil, oregano, rosemary etc will probably take less than 2 hours. If that.
Answer: yes
Q:
the trays seem to have holes how do you make things like fruit leather?
Answer: You can buy silicone mats that you spread the fruit pulp on and then place them on the trays. I'm not sure if Westinghouse has official ones, but I know you can find generic ones here on Amazon.
Answer: I've never made fruit leather. I make home made dog biscuits
Q:
Does this model have a fan?
Answer: Yes. Heat and fan . Works really well, But, don't put it in the dishwasher, not even top rack...the trays shrink.
Answer: yes
Answer: I do not have this model, so I do not know. But the WFD201W does. And, I feel that the rectangle shape give you more area and is easier to store. It has a timer that makes it convenient to turn on and forget it. I would recommend it.
Q:
What fruit leather liquid tray do you use with this product?
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Can you buy additional racks?
Answer: Additional racks are not available
Answer: Not that I've been able to find.
Q:
can I use this dehydrator to dry herbs (basil, sage, chives, etc.) from my garden?
Q:
Can you use it to dry mushrrom?
Answer: Yes
Q:
is this 50/60 cycle?
Answer: 60
Q:
Where can i get extra trays for this dehydrator? wfd101w i mean... i broke one of mine xd
Answer: I'm sorry I return it as soon as I got it because it felt like it would break easy.
Q:
Can this be used to make yogurt chips ?
Answer: I only use mine for drying empty shell cases, part of my ammo reloading process, works great for that.
Answer: YES
Q:
Does it come with replacement trays and liners?
Answer: No extra trays or liners.
Answer: no
Answer: No
Q:
Where do i find the fruit leather trays or liners for this
Answer: I bought the liners on amazon. It did no good cause the trays broke or melted every time I used it.
Answer: Came with it. I bought it on Amazon.
Q:
Is it good for chicken breasts?
Answer: yes but not very thick
Q:
Does this BPA Free? Thanks.
Answer: YES
Answer: Would love to try it
Q:
Will this work to dehydrate salad/smoothie greens (spinach, kale, lettuce, chard, etc)? If so how long will the dehydrated leaves last?
Q:
Is this unit ul/etl/met/etc. listed?
Q:
Is it 50/60 cycle?
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are the holes in the tray small enough that nuts like almonds and pecans won't fall through?
Answer: This was a gift
Answer: Sadly, no. I routinely dehydrate almonds and walnuts, and while the bigger nuts stay on the tray, the pieces fall to the bottom. I don't find it a big deal though. Most of the time they fall when I'm trying to scoop them up once they're done. I just let them fall and gather them from the bottom. I have to remove the trays to get to the food, and for cleaning, anyway.
Q:
Is it possible to make kale chips with this
Answer: yes
Q:
Pls could you tell me if it’s work with 220volts as I live out of US
Q:
Could you use it for insects for reptile consumption ?
Answer: Agree with the answer from "mpan". Their are air vents all over and something very small could fall through them. Also, when using more than one shelf, the top to bottom of each shelf is about 1 inch. Therefore, if it were something thicker than 1 inch, it would interfere with a shelf above.
Answer: Yes. If you want to dehydrate bugs it should work. If they are very small they could fall through the shelves though.
Q:
Where is this made from?
Answer: Made in China
Answer: Says Made in China. Hope this helps.
Q:
where can i buy the thermo fuse/cut off for this dehydrator? the numbers on it are (aupo bf133) and (tf 133c-271f)
Q:
What is the voltage on this dehydrator?
Answer: Required input voltage is standard 115/120 volts.
Answer: I don’t know where to find voltage, but I use it on my 110.
Answer: It uses standard household current of 120 volts.
Q:
are the holes in the tray small enough that nuts like almonds and pecans won't fall through?
Answer: This was a gift
Answer: Sadly, no. I routinely dehydrate almonds and walnuts, and while the bigger nuts stay on the tray, the pieces fall to the bottom. I don't find it a big deal though. Most of the time they fall when I'm trying to scoop them up once they're done. I just let them fall and gather them from the bottom. I have to remove the trays to get to the food, and for cleaning, anyway.
Q:
I've heard you can dehydrate soup. Would this dehydrator do that?
Q:
how to contact you? my item has issues
Q:
Is there a dehydrating sheet compatible for this ??
Answer: Dont know..I made my own out of parchment paper for fruit leather. just cut to fit
Answer: Im not sure if there is a specific one, I use parchment paper
Answer: No
Answer: No never
Q:
What's the big difference between the styles?
Q:
Does this model have a fan?
Answer: Yes. Heat and fan . Works really well, But, don't put it in the dishwasher, not even top rack...the trays shrink.
Answer: yes
Answer: I do not have this model, so I do not know. But the WFD201W does. And, I feel that the rectangle shape give you more area and is easier to store. It has a timer that makes it convenient to turn on and forget it. I would recommend it.
Product reviews of Westinghouse Food Dehydrator, Beef Jerky Maker, Food Preservation Device, Food Dehydration Machine, Dried Fruits and Vegetables Maker, Countertop Small Kitchen Appliance, WFD101W, White
Marla M. : Total WASTE of money!
This is a total waste of money. Do NOT purchase.
Dr. Livingston : Four Stars
SO FAR SO GOOD, DOES THE JOB OF DRYING BRASS. GOOD CHEAP ADDITION TO MY WET TUMBLING SETUP
Maureen Woods : Five Stars
A gift and he loves it
Amazon Customer : Works good but came in cracked
I like it works good easy to clean. I removed two stars because I noticed while I was cleaning before I used it there were cracks on each side of tray. At first I thought maybe it was just how its made but I looked closer they're all cracked. It still works good I guess. Just be sure to really look at it when you open it and make sure other pieces aren't broken .
Fern'smom : Drying sweet potatoes as i type this
Drying sweet potatoes as i type this. Fairly quiet and seems to be working well. I would recommend it.
Trina W. : Easy to use.
This is my first dehydrator and I love it, green bell peppers, jalapenos, yellow bell peppers, and cilantro are just a few of the food's I have used my dehydrator for, I knew it would be work but I didn't think it would be as much fun. Sorry I don't have a photo or video.
Amazon Customer : This product works great! I'm going to have lots of fun making ...
This product works great! I'm going to have lots of fun making spices, etc.
Mcoursey : Very fast shipment. Cant really review product as it ...
Very fast shipment.Cant really review product as it was a present for my dad.
SSEagle : Healthy snacks
I bought this to make healthy snack options because I can put away french fries like nobody's business. First thing we made were banana chips they came out beautifully. It doesn't make any loud noise mostly just a hum. It's a little bulky but, for how much you can layer into it I think it's worth the extra space depending on how often you plan to use it.
Sheila LaPlante : Two Stars
Can I say given as a gift.
alex mccarty : Five Stars
Awesome
Mcoursey : Very fast shipment. Cant really review product as it ...
Very fast shipment.Cant really review product as it was a present for my dad.
Ram15002005blue : Works amazing
The clear plates are dishwasher safe which makes it a thousand times easier to clean
Y. C. M. : Dehydrates food evenly and is relatively quiet
If you are familiar with, or trying to dry food at home this is a good dehydrator to have. It is standard size (they are all on the biggish side), relatively quiet and it works. I tried it with some banana and apple slices and was pleased with the results. It comes with an instruction manual which gives you the run down on prep, temperatures and times. The drying process is a little complicated and some fruits may take a while to dry (the ones I did took a few hours) but the end result is good. The reason this is not a 5 star unit is because it lacks some of the accessories other dehydrates have such as trays to dry fruit puree to make fruit leather. The trays are easy to move around and clean so that is always a plus. I would recommend drying as many things as you can in one go, because it's a lot of work just for a bit of food.
ElderMillennial X : Phenomenal!
Phenomenal!
Stigmata : I was sorely disappointed. Getting an Excalibur instead
Don't buy this product. I tried to dehydrate bananas, and after 48 hours at the correct temp, I was sorely disappointed. Getting an Excalibur instead. More wattage.
jack of all trades : Great for 3D Print FIlament Drying
I had some filament that was just opened and printed very badly. I put that filament in this dryer and I had no more printing issues with that filament. I had to cut the cross-hatch grating out of the trays but I knew that going in.
Silea : Clear sides, so you can watch the progress without opening it and letting moisture in and heat out
The dehydrator this is replacing in my kitchen has opaque sides, which meant that when i needed to check the progress of the dehydration i had to open it up, which of course slows the whole process down marginally.
I love the clear sides. Love love love.
The controls are obvious and easy - a thermostat and an on-off switch.
Clean-up is, of course, not quite as easy as they imply, especially when you dehydrate wetter foods like bananas, but easy enough that i haven't (yet) been tempted to just toss a tray and see if i can get by with fewer.
AIRCRAFT MONKEY1 : Works Great!
I bought this to use as a filament dryer. So fare it has worked perfect for this. I recommend this product for whatever reason you wish to use it for.
AIRCRAFT MONKEY1 : Works Great!
I bought this to use as a filament dryer. So fare it has worked perfect for this. I recommend this product for whatever reason you wish to use it for.
Joseph : Works for drying 3d printing filament
Adapted it to dry 3d printer filament, it is working perfectly.
Ram15002005blue : Works amazing
The clear plates are dishwasher safe which makes it a thousand times easier to clean
britinindy : Recommended for Makers
I use this for drying printer filament. All that is required to convert it is to clip the bottoms out of the trays and you have the very equivalent of the Matterhackers dryer for less than half the price. A nice option for those of us on a budget.
Jeffro1105 : Great Seller
As promised, perfect purchase
Silea : Clear sides, so you can watch the progress without opening it and letting moisture in and heat out
The dehydrator this is replacing in my kitchen has opaque sides, which meant that when i needed to check the progress of the dehydration i had to open it up, which of course slows the whole process down marginally.
I love the clear sides. Love love love.
The controls are obvious and easy - a thermostat and an on-off switch.
Clean-up is, of course, not quite as easy as they imply, especially when you dehydrate wetter foods like bananas, but easy enough that i haven't (yet) been tempted to just toss a tray and see if i can get by with fewer.
Robert : It has been wonderful. It is quiet and works well
It has been wonderful. It is quiet and works well. Great deal.
nccollector1234 : Pleased with Purchase
Product arrived in good shape. Easy setup. Be sure to wash trays before first use. Different temperature options is a nice feature. Compared to another similar dehydrator I owned, this one seems to take a lot longer to dry herbs and some vegetables (hence, 4 stars). I've seen that with some other reviews, on hindsight. Overall, pleased with purchase.
Paul : Arcy, sparky, probably won't last... Definitely not worth more than $40
Temperature controller is basically bang-bang logic driving a relay, and it cycles a lot. The deadband is near zero, and it cycles several times a minute even at full temp soak mid-range.
I don't expect this thing to last very long because the relay opening at full load is so harsh you can see the arc flash through the plastic housing.
Assuming it is 50k cycles rated, at 3 cycles per minute, you're only going to get 11.5 days of runtime before it's dead.
Watch the video to see the flash in the upper area of the frame
Chuck H. Hensley : Worked great!
I've only used it once but it worked great!
J. Blackthorne : Exceptional 3D Printer Filament Dryer
This works very well as a 3D printer filament dryer once you clip holes into the inner baskets. I have dried PETG and ABS so far. Though, I intend to use it for Nylon as well. Google Youtube for complete instructions, but it is a quick and simple task to make this ready for filament use. Times are also published, but as a rule, I used 149 degrees for 4+ hours to dry PETG. You can tell when filament is damp because the prints will discolor and have little blowouts where steam has escaped and damaged the print. After drying, my same print went perfectly, proving that this Dehydrator works very well for 3D Printing use.
Fern'smom : Drying sweet potatoes as i type this
Drying sweet potatoes as i type this. Fairly quiet and seems to be working well. I would recommend it.
Margaret L. Sislo : It's great
This is a nice size,easy to clean & dries well.
Amazon Customer : This product works great! I'm going to have lots of fun making ...
This product works great! I'm going to have lots of fun making spices, etc.
Amazon Customer : Works Great!
Gave this to my son on Father's day. He loves it and it makes great Jerky. Now I need one!
Amazon Customer : Like product a lot
Great experience
Jennifer Leasure : Beware...cheap plastic trays will not last long
I have never written a negative review before. So disappointed in the quality of the tray plastic. Just got this dehydrator a few days ago after the one I had for 20 years disappeared. I already have 20 cracks in the sides of the trays, which is making them fragile and I fear will not last after I use a few more times. My previous unit I never had a crack in the tray and I could even put those in the dishwasher. I don't dare put these trays in the dishwasher. I have never done a return to amazon...but think this will be my first unit sent back.
CZBrat77 : Works well
So far, so good. The dehydrator is working as expected, and everything is as was advertised. My only beef was the packaging because it was shipped in its original box, no exterior protection at all and the contents out for all to see. Other than that, it's easy to clean and has been dehydrating tomatoes like crazy.
ElderMillennial X : Phenomenal!
Phenomenal!
Kindle Customer : A lot wrong
After the first use 2 racks with melted spots and all cracked on edge. Took 4 days for bananas chips.
Dr. Livingston : Four Stars
SO FAR SO GOOD, DOES THE JOB OF DRYING BRASS. GOOD CHEAP ADDITION TO MY WET TUMBLING SETUP
Amazon Customer : Five Stars
Great!
krys ben : It's perfect for making trail mix and maximizing storage of fruits ...
So far this has held up very well. It's perfect for making trail mix and maximizing storage of fruits and vegetables. My only "complaint" is that it has been impossible to find an affordable liquid tray for making fruit leather. Would buy again!
krys ben : It's perfect for making trail mix and maximizing storage of fruits ...
So far this has held up very well. It's perfect for making trail mix and maximizing storage of fruits and vegetables. My only "complaint" is that it has been impossible to find an affordable liquid tray for making fruit leather. Would buy again!
Bryce : Excellent value
I use this for drying brass shell casings and gun parts. It does that very well and I really like the temperature control that most dehydrators in this price range lack. I have no idea how well it works for food, but I'll try that some day (with the trays I haven't used for brass, of course).
Joanne Gayer : Two Stars
Cheaply made and takes more than double the time for processing.
lucy : Five Stars
So quieter than my old
Jongdoo Lee : Five Stars
Good product, but somewhat noisy
Elgin : Perfect for drying 3D printer filament
This made an excellent filament dryer for my 3d printing filamenr. I just found a plastic flower pot (I think 2 gallon) to use as a lid... Take off all trays it came with , set filament on base, then place inverted flower pot on top as a lid, and you've got a print-dry filament dryer.
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