NESCO FD-61WHCK, Food Dehydrator with Jerky Gun, White, 6 trays, 500 watts review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	NESCO
Material	Plastic
Color	White
Wattage	500 watts
Item Dimensions LxWxH	14.5 x 14.5 x 9 inches

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Patented Converge-Flow technology for even drying without tray rotation
Adjustable thermostat 95-160 degrees F
Expandable from 6 to 12 trays
Includes 6 Trays, 3 Fruit Roll Sheets, 3 Clean-A-Screens, 3 Original Jerky Spices and large Jerky Gun
Trays are dishwasher safe
Made in the USA of Global and Domestic parts

From the manufacturer

NESCO/American Harvest has been the leader in food dehydrators for over 30 years! These units feature patented technologies that dry your food faster and more evenly than any of the competing models available, we know, because we've tried them all! Our Converge-a-Flow air flow assures even drying from top to bottom, without the tray rotation required by others.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced 'pro', making beef jerky, drying fruits, vegetables, herbs, or flowers, NESCO/American Harvest offers the best units available.

Nesco 6-Tray Premium Food Dehydrator with Jerky Gun

Model FD-61WHCK

Patented Converge-Flow technology for even drying without tray rotation. The top mounted fan eliminates the worry of liquids dripping into the heating chamber!

Features adjustable thermostat 95-160 degrees Fahrenheit. Expandable from 6 to 12 trays. It contains everything needed to dry all types of food including top mounted fan, 6 trays, 3 jerky spices and cures, a jerky gun with 3 Fruit Roll Sheets, 3 Clean-A-Screens and a recipe book/care use guide.

Patented Converge-Flow technology for even drying without tray rotation
Adjustable thermostat 95-160 degrees F
Expandable from 6 to 12 trays
Includes 6 Trays, 3 Fruit Roll Sheets, 3 Clean-A-Screens, 3 Original Jerky Spices and large Jerky Gun
Trays are dishwasher safe

product description

Introducing the 6-Tray Premium Food Dehydrator with Jerky Gun from Nesco. It's sleek, contemporary design features 500 watts of drying power, and generates maximum speed and quality for dehydrating fruits, vegetables, beef jerky, and venison jerky. Helps dry food in hours, not days like ordinary food dehydrators. Patented Converge-Flow technology for even drying without tray rotation. The top mounted fan eliminates the worry of liquids dripping into the heating chamber! Features adjustable thermostat 95-160 degrees Fahrenheit. Expandable from 6 to 12 trays. It contains everything needed to dry all types of food including top mounted fan, 6 trays, 3 jerky spices and cures, a jerky gun with 3 Fruit Roll Sheets, 3 Clean-A-Screens and a recipe book/care use guide.

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Questions about NESCO FD-61WHCK, Food Dehydrator with Jerky Gun, White, 6 trays, 500 watts

Which Nesco dehydrators have temperature control an automatic shut off

Answer: no auto shut off (usually takes about 3.5 to 4 hrs) , temp is adjustable but usually kept on the max of 165 degrees

Is this model this BPA free?

can you use to dry royal icing on your sugar cookies?

Answer: NESCO FD61WHCK is food dehydrator, if you'd like snap Cookie, sure,but the Royal icing may not be as healthful as it's a mechanical device for whatever you're into, does it?

Answer: In theory yes

Answer: I don’t know why you would!

Answer: Yes

Is this bpa free

Answer: I cannot spell BPA?

Can this be used with 220v - 240v ?

Answer: Don't think so.

Never used dehydrators; shopping for one. What is a "gun" in these? A reviewer wrote "cheap gun" while another wrote "good large gun". Thanks.

Answer: This is the kit I started with , I highly recommend it . the red/white small gun is good to use at first . I use the clear larger Nesco gun ,after 10 years on jerky making . its fun to dehydrate.... enjoy !!

Answer: My first dehydrator. Easy to use. The gun is to make jerky. The gun did what is was meant to do. My first jerky gun so i have nothing to compare it with.

Answer: Love the dehydrator. The gun is what you put the meat in to compress and 'shoot' out the end in the shape you choose, flat or 'stick'. Unfortunately, I did not have much luck with the gun included with machine. Plastic just can't hold up to the pressure. Broke the first use. I got a metal metal one and have been happy with it. Would recommend machine but also getting a sturdy gun. Good luck and enjoy!!!

Answer: The gun they are referring to is similar to a cookie press. You fill it with the seasoned meat, Add the die to make either slim jim style or a flat style jerky. The one that I bought is mostly plastic with a metal trigger and press mechanism. I love mine. Have had no problems with mine. If you’re going to be making jerky then I would recommend getting the gun.

is this BPA free?

Where do the drippings go and how easy is it to clean?

Answer: There's a solid tray you can leave in the bottom underneath the drying trays. All remove for cleanup. I have to wash them in bath tub as they are too big for my sink. Solid tray is easier to clean than drying trays but I let them all soak in hot, soapy water for a bit and use a soft dish brush.

Answer: Haven't had much of a mess, but the bottom piece can collect dripping or liquid

Are trays compatible with 75-A model?

Answer: Yes, these trays are compatible. The color of the trays may vary.

Will my trays level with use? The mesh part of 5 of the 6 trays is somewhat warped. I love the dehydrator, but have never seen tray like this.

Is this product American made?

Answer: The description states “Made in the USA of global and domestic parts”

Answer: Made in China.

Product reviews of NESCO FD-61WHCK, Food Dehydrator with Jerky Gun, White, 6 trays, 500 watts

christine anderson : I love that it blows from the top

I love this dehydrater ,and I own two now. I do all kinds of veggies in them.thank you guys.

Diana Johnson : Power head unit for this dehydrator, was a little warped and would not fit.

Still waiting for the power head unit for this dehydrator. The one that came with it did not fit because it was a little warped. As soon as it is replaced I will change this to five stars.

Zacc H. : Amazing

Great product no problems

kristinad74 : Perfect

This is great for drying things overnight as I had hoped. It took a little longer and higher temps for herbs - than they suggest. Trying fruit next!!

Hedi1722 : Excellent dehydrator!

The first one I had of this kind, I had for more than 15 years. I sent one to my grandsons family. Sadly I tried another kind of dehydrator, but it didn’t make it for one year. Not to say, I straight went back to this one, and am very happy I did!

Amazon Customer : This is a great dehydrator

I like most of all how quiet it is. You do hear the fan but it's quieter than a range hood fan. The screens are great for smaller foods and herbs and it washes very easily. I definitely recommend!

jonathan : Super et simple

Très simple à utiliser et vas bien , seul bémol faut faire attention au lavage car n’est pas très solide et après une couple d’utilisation on dirait que les racks prennent de l’expansion et on perd de la chaleur car il ne s’empilent plus tout à fait égal un par dessus l’autre . Pour le reste belle machine j’aime bien .

Tom King : Even heating

Even heating through all 6 trays, quiet for a dehydrator

Danger163 : Warped plastic

Inside of trays and the plastic sheets for making fruit leather are all warped so much you couldn't use the machine for that purpose. Worms fine for everything else.

GLOCKer : Dead On Arrival- I'm crushed! ????

First use and it's dead on arrival. This was a birthday gift I was really excited about and I'm a little crushed. It made a bad smell like it was burning up shortly after I plugged it in and then nothing. If NESCO can fix this for me I'll be thrilled and I'll change my review!

midwestnurse : Thumbs up

(The hubs) has already made deer jerky and ghost pepper-pepper in this bad boy. Second one- the other made several of the above over 10 years or so-cost per use is pretty, pretty, pretty good.

Jenny H : Great for fruit or vegetables

Haven't tried making jerky yet. I mainly use it to dehydrate fruit and vegetables.

midwestnurse : Thumbs up

(The hubs) has already made deer jerky and ghost pepper-pepper in this bad boy. Second one- the other made several of the above over 10 years or so-cost per use is pretty, pretty, pretty good.

Duane Vaughn : Excellent Product and Great Price! It does what it advertises too.

After quite a bit of research, I chose to buy this Nesco Food Dehydrator due to the price point for what advertised. My main reason for buying this was to dry all my Ghost Peppers this year instead of pickling or freezing. I had 2 plants that WAY over produced this year and wanted to smoke and then dry these chili's. This dehydrator does not disappoint. I have used it to dry out basil and other spices along with thoroughly dehydrating my Smoked Ghost Chili's. I will have to wait till after Deer season to try my hand at some Venison Jerky but I'm pretty sure it will do it's job.
PRO'S:
1. Many trays and accessories to literally dehydrate any kind of food. Even fruit rollups.
2. It achieves temperature pretty quickly and I used my wireless BBQ thermometer to verify the temp's and it was only 1 degree off(there will be some margin of error due to it being an analog temp dial). Don't really need a digital readout to break on me later down the road.
3. It does it's job and pretty much at the prescribed times the instruction book says it will take.
4. It has a pretty good price point compared to other dehydrators that I read reviews on not being able to achieve high enough temps to dry jerky correctly.
5. Dishwasher safe trays and accessories.
CON'S: Right now, none that I can think of. Maybe if it stops doing what the company advertises it will do, then I will come and update this review.

If you're looking to dry spices, fruits, vegetables or just want to make some jerky after a successful hunt, look no further. This one will do it all at a good price and is durable.

mgkmass : HELP

A packet of beef jerky seasoning exploded in shipment. I’m trying to get the odor out of the plastic but after several washes it’s still there. I don’t know if I use it if my fruit is going to taste like jerky seasoning.

jonathan : Super et simple

Carrie : Great brand

Returned for the big one. I’ve had One just like it that was passed down from my aunt, still in working condition, will pass that one along. It’s 50 years old.

Evelyn Irick : Perfect for jerky

So far only made jerky with this but turns out perfect every time without rotating trays even!!!

Zacc H. : Amazing

Great product no problems

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