NutriChef Food Dehydrator Machine - Professional Electric Multi-Tier Food Preserver, Meat or Beef Jerky Maker, Fruit & Vegetable Dryer with 5 Stackable Trays, High-Heat Circulation - PKFD06 review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
Brand
NutriChef
Color
White
Wattage
250 watts
Item Dimensions LxWxH
11.7 x 8.7 x 12.4 inches
Item Weight
3.1 Pounds
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ELECTRIC DEHYDRATOR: A multi-tier electric food dehydrator that can preserve varieties of food. Produces nutritious food with very simple preparation. No food will spoil and go to waste with this food preserver.
EASY ACCESS AND OPERATION: Built with easy to use one operational button. Choose to dehydrate with just a click. It has a temperature control system with a maximum of 180°F.
STACKABLE TRAYS: Comes with 5 removable stackable food trays or dryer trays. These trays can also be used to dry food without the use of the dehydrator. Since the trays are removable, they are very easy to clean including the dehydrating machine.
PRESERVE FOOD: This dehydrator 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.
HEAT CIRCULATION: Scientifically tested to increase food shelf life with high heat circulation that travels through each tray. Effectively dries food by removing moisture content, shrinking the food but still retain 97% of vitamins and minerals.
Included components: Food Dehydrator,(5) Food Trays
Item shape: Square
From the manufacturer
Healthier Alternative than Canning or Freezing
Prepare Healthy Snacks for All Ages
Dries Your Food to Reduce Spoilage
Stain Resistant & Easy-to-Clean
High-Heat Circulation Travels Through Each Tray
Works with a Wide Variety of Foods
Meat, Fish, Poultry, Fruits, Vegetables and More
The NutriChef Kitchen Dehydrator effectively works to remove moisture, drying your food and reducing spoilage. The compact tabletop size and multi-level trays allow for enhanced air-flow, dehydrating food for prolonged shelf-life & preservation. Your food will last longer and the removal of moisture content is far more beneficial than canning or freezing. Dehydration with NutriChef retains up to 97% of the food's nutritional value and is scientifically tested to make your food last longer.
Multi-Tier Kitchen Appliance
Simple One Button Operation with Nutritious Results
Dehydrate Food for Enhanced Preservation
Faster & More Efficient Alternative to Standard Dehydration
Effectively Dries Food by Removing Moisture Content
Scientifically Tested to Increase Food Shelf Life
Great for Food Storage: Drying Causes Food to Shrink
Dehydration Retains up to 97% of Vitamins & Minerals
EASY ACCESS AND OPERATION:
Built with easy to use one operational button. Choose to dehydrate with just a click. It has a temperature control system with a maximum of 180°F.
HEAT CIRCULATION
Scientifically tested to increase food shelf life with high heat circulation that travels through each tray. Effectively dries food by removing moisture content, shrinking the food but still retain 97% of vitamins and minerals.
STACKABLE TRAYS
Comes with 5 removable stackable food trays or dryer trays. These trays can also be used to dry food without the use of the dehydrator. Since the trays are removable, they are very easy to clean including the dehydrating machine.
product description
NutriChef Model : PKFD06Compact Countertop Food DehydratorElectric Countertop Food Dehydrator, Food Preserver Features:Multi-Tier Kitchen ApplianceDehydrate Food for Enhanced PreservationSimple One Button Operation with Nutritious ResultsFaster & More Efficient Alternative to Standard DehydrationEffectively Dries Food by Removing Moisture ContentScientifically Tested to Increase Food Shelf LifeGreat for Food Storage: Drying Causes Food to ShrinkDehydration Retains up to 97% of Vitamins & MineralsHealthier Alternative than Canning or FreezingPrepare Healthy Snacks for All AgesDries Your Food to Reduce SpoilageStain Resistant & Easy-to-Clean(5) Stackable Tier Trays for Enhanced Air-FlowHigh-Heat Circulation Travels Through Each TrayWorks with a Wide Variety of FoodsMeat, Fish, Poultry, Fruits, Vegetables and MoreUse for Meats to add in Stews, Soups, etc. Technical Specs:Reaches Maximum Temperature of 180 °F Single Food Tray Size (L x W x H): 11.0'' x 11.0'' x 1.2''Assembled Dimensions (L x W x H): 11.0'' x 11.0'' x 10.2''Power: 120VSimply 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 compact tabletop size and multi-level trays allow for enhanced air-flow, dehydrating food for prolonged shelf-life & preservation. Your food will last longer and the removal of moisture content is far more beneficial than canning or freezing. Dehydration with NutriChef retains up to 97% of the food's nutritional value and is scientifically tested to make your food last longer and best of all, it still tastes great! Once dried, your food will retain their original vitamins, minerals and flavor! 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 preparing healthy, oil-free veggie chips for the kids or hardy beef jerky for dad. Reduce spoilage and enjoy enhanced food preservation with the NutriChef Food Dehydrator.
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Questions about NutriChef Food Dehydrator Machine - Professional Electric Multi-Tier Food Preserver, Meat or Beef Jerky Maker, Fruit & Vegetable Dryer with 5 Stackable Trays, High-Heat Circulation - PKFD06
Q:
I got the one with the temperature dial. What is the low, medium and high temperature? I did not get a user manual with my dehydrator.
Answer: Just completed testing mine using an infra-red thermometer.
Answer: Hi, you may download the users manual of our device by simply visiting our website pyleaudio.com. On the search box there type the model number of your unit PKFD06 then click search. The picture of your unit will appear click it then go to Manuals and Downloads so you can get a PDF copy of your users manual. Thank you.
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Is there a hole in the middle of the rectangle?
Answer: Yes. In all of the trays.
Answer: Yes
Q:
my unit did not come with the fruit leather sheets. How can I get these or order them?
Answer: Fruit leather sheets are not part of the package. They must be ordered separately.
Answer: You can try the link below to see if it fits your need.
Answer: You have to order them separately, but amazon has a lot of choices for those.
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where can i buy replacement trays, the plastic broke very easily?
Answer: Call them
Answer: (888) 318-7953
Q:
how longer to make the jerkey?
Answer: Jerky was the first thing I made. I finished prep around 11pm and by 8am I had perfect jerky. So 9 hours tops. That was using every shelf with just a little room between slices.
Answer: Depending upon the thickness of your pieces and preferences on tenderness, anywhere from 8-12 hrs.
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Where can I purchase additional/replacement trays for this dehydrator?
Answer: amazon. I tried contacting the manufacturer but got nowhere with them.
Q:
Some other dehydrators reportedly used lots ofvpower. Anyone notice much difference in their electric bills using this?
Answer: It doesn't use enough energy to make an impact on the bill. At least nothing noticeable.
Answer: not at all!
Q:
Recipes I'm looking at give temps to use for dehydration of different types of food...how do you know what to do without a temp. setting?
Answer: I just turn it on and let it go. I have only used it for jerky. The first time I used it I put a cooking thermometer inside and the highest it got was 170 so that's enough for anything I would make. I have eaten tons of this jerky and never got sick so it was obviously "cooked". It is a great little dehydrator!
Q:
Will this dehydrator hold 170 degrees for 10 hours straight? Or does the temperature automatically drop at some point?
Answer: Hi, the unit Reaches Maximum Temperature of 180 °F. Yes, it will stay on the temperature you set to the unit. You may check other details of the unit by visiting our website pyleaudio.com. Type the model number on the search box PKFD06 for more details. Thank you.
Answer: yes, it will go as long as I need it to, 24 hours is about my limit, but no problem with that.
Q:
How many watts?
Answer: 250W (interestingly couldn't find that in the manual sent with the machine, rather right on the bottom of the machine)
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What is the wattage?
Answer: 250 Watts and 120V
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Can you add additional trays or will it only occomodate the 5 trays?
Answer: I ordered another tray from amazon, so now have 6 trays. You can stack them as high as you want, I am considering buying another tray because I like to make a lot at once.
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Will it affect the operation of the dehydrator to run it with less than 5 trays? Say, just one tray plus the lid? Will it overheat?
Answer: This unit consists of a heater/fan and trays. The number of trays installed does not affect the operation, except for air movement. We normally start with all trays full and installed and as product dries, usually on the bottom tray first, we just remove that tray.
Answer: No I don’t think it will. You may wanna tune the temp a little. There is a good bit of ventilation slots cut in the top for it to breath through.
Answer: The answer is no to both questions
Q:
eggs Can it dehydrate eggs?
Answer: OurHalfAcreHomestead has a video on you tube, she says you need a dehydrator with a temperature control, but she also says you have to dehydrate (on fruit rollup trays) over 130 degrees, this one gets up to 170. I'll bet amazon sells fruit rollup trays! Good luck!
Answer: I don't know. Never tried but I would check Google or pintrest.
Q:
why does it take 1 to 2 months to ship
Answer: I have the item in stock. Ships within 2 to 5 days
Q:
Is the plastic BPA free?
Answer: I looked around for a while and found on FoodDehydrators.org that this model is BPA free.
Answer: Im not sure i just looked through owners manual and didn't see anything about BPA sorry
Q:
Can you make "raw" pizza crust or crackers with this (using parchment paper)?
Answer: Hi, yes you can but it will take time to dry the crust unlike using oven. You may check other details of the unit by visiting our website pyleaudio.com. Type the model number on the search box PKFD06 for more details. Thank you.
Q:
Cuanto tiempo en promedio dura el proceso dé deshidratación
Answer: El proceso dura más de 12 hrd
Q:
Could this be used for garlic and oninon (to make powder out of them)?
Answer: Hi, yes this answer is correct "You have to dry out the original Veggie. Then grate them real fine and dry again. Then take a rolling pin and roll out what's left of the results. Thank you.
Q:
is this bpa free?
Q:
How big is the box (dimensions)?
Answer: Its about 20" x 20"
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Does it come with a meat gun to make jerky?
Answer: I don't know what a meat gun is but, I make beef jerky at leas every three weeks now for 6 months.
Answer: No
Q:
Why does the one i recieved model pkfd06 have a temperature knob
Answer: Different foods and processes need different temps to successfully accomplish the end result, hence the temp control knob.
Answer: Hi, kindly contact Amazon support center to change your order. Thank you.
Answer: Dehydrate fruits use different temps than meats.
Q:
how many pounds of fruit can I dehydrate at one time?
Answer: HI, that will depend on the size and how you cut it. You can put as many as you want as long as it is fit inside the tray. Please make sure that the fruit is in the right position so it will dry properly. You may check other details of the unit by visiting our website pyleaudio.com. Type the model number on the search box PKFD06 for more details. Thank you.
Answer: that depends on how thick you cut the fruit and what type of fruit it is. It has 5 trays that are about 10 inches square
Answer: I have only done apple slices. But I would say 6-7 apples would fill the racks so maybe 4lbs
Q:
Are the trays dishwasher safe?
Answer: I haven't tried the dishwasher, it would be easier than hand washing.
Answer: Yes but they are easy clean up with soap and water.
Q:
Does it have a temperature control
Answer: No controls, just on and off
Answer: No controls, just on and off
Answer: Hi, no it doesn't. It's a very simple on/off switch and nothing else. So far has worked well and is very quiet.
Answer: No. Just on/off.
Answer: No just on and off.
Answer: No. None needed.
Q:
Does this include a solid tray for fruit leather/roll-ups, or can we get one that fits this somewhere?
Answer: It does not include that.
Q:
Is this compatible with multiple voltages? It's 220-240 over here and I want to make sure it would work
Answer: Doubtful
Q:
can you dry chili on this product? and how?
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Are there different heat setting? Does the owners manual give the temperature of the circulating heat?
Answer: Although I am quite happy with it, it does not have different heat settings. Also, there is no reference that I can see in the owners manual, as to the temperature
Answer: There are not different temperature settings, just an on/off button. I don’t remember if the manual stated the circulating temperature, but I want to say that it was stated. I am where I can get the manual readily to verify
Answer: no heat settings. don't know what heat it heats at, the air comes from bottom so bottom rack always gets more heat.
Answer: It does not have temperature settings
Q:
I have a hazelnut grove and need to dry them at 95-100 degrees. Does this go to a temperature that low?
Answer: Lowest setting is 104 degrees
Answer: I'm not sure, it has a low setting that says 104 deg in the book that came with it. Hope this helps you,
Q:
Does it come w a warranty ?
Answer: You have to buy it separate but you can purchase the warranty
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How do prepared vegetables taste after dehydration and preparing for a meal?
Answer: Sorry I can't help you with this one. I purchased it to dry apple, lemon and orange slices to decorate Christmas wreaths. If it helps, I ate a couple of dried apple slices and they tasted great.
Answer: There is a little lost flavor. But to reconstitute the veggies I soak them in a coating of olive oil for about a hour then in a tub of chicken or beef broth and water (50/50) for an hour. Then I put them in a stew. If you are eating raw leave out the olive oil. Your first batch is trial & error. Then thigs get better - Good Luck
Q:
Se le puede quitar o apagar el elemento de calor?
Answer: Tiene un “switch” que lo prende o lo apaga. Es un producto excelente
Q:
Where is the heat unit located?
Answer: Hi, it is located on the bottom part of the unit. You may check other details of the unit by visiting our website pyleaudio.com. Type the model number on the search box PKFD06 for more details. Thank you.
Answer: It's in the bottom of the unit. The unit is also very quiet compared to the older models
Answer: In the bottom
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Where can I purchase more trays?
Q:
Does this come with a recipe/guide booklet for making dried fruits and meat?
Answer: Hi, yes it comes with instructions on how to dried fruits and meat. You may check other details of the unit by visiting our website pyleaudio.com. Type the model number on the search box PKFD06 for more details. Thank you.
Answer: Yes
Answer: Yes
Answer: Yes it does
Q:
what about herbs?
Answer: it will dry anything, even herbs
Answer: I bought mine for the purpose of drying herbs. However I haven't had a harvest yet to try it out.
Answer: I am not sure about that, because I only have used it to make dry fruits, but based on my experience I think it will work well for everything.
Q:
If this product is truly bpa-free, why doesn't nutrichef advertise it in their product description?
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In the product manual said all meat has to be cooked before use this machine to dehydrate. Have anyone dehydrate raw meat in this machine?
Answer: I have made jerky several times with raw meat and have not had any problems. It does get up to 170 (I put a meat thermometer inside) so if the meat is cut thinly it will be cooked according to state standards for restaurants
Answer: We make jerky with raw meat all the time. Raw meat has never been a problem.
Answer: Yes. Anytime I use it, it's for making chicken jerky from raw uncooked chicken. I've never had a problem with it. I literally just slice the chicken into strips and put it on the trays. Ive even done chicken hearts for my dog. I didn't eat them but they were rock hard.
Answer: Yes, i made teriyaki chicken jerky in it many times and had no issues.
Q:
Is there a California Prop 65 warning on the packaging?
Answer: There is no prop 65 warning, it's is an electric
Q:
can the trays nest and stack smaller for storing into a small cabinet?
Answer: The minimum stacking size is the box it comes in. That is just a little (1/2") bigger than the shelf diameter. I think that is mentioned in the specs. Box is square.
Answer: They do not nest into each other. The photo shown for the item is the way it would need to be stored.
Answer: I believe so, the fit in mine.
Q:
I see you can get replacement trays. Can you use more than 5 trays or only 5 trays?
Answer: Hi,
Answer: I suppose you could use more than 5 trays, but I would not suggest you do so.
Q:
will it work with European power supply?
Answer: Hi, the unit can handle up to 120 volts. You may check other details of the unit by visiting our website pyleaudio.com. Type the model number on the search box PKFD06 for more details. Thank you.
Q:
Can you dehydrate milk with this?
Answer: No
Q:
Does this model have a circulating fan?
Answer: I’m not sure what you mean but it does have a fan and works well!
Answer: Yes. But I sent it back. Did not dehydrate herbs doing it for 3 times the time using higher temps each time.
Answer: On the bottom
Answer: Yes.
Answer: yes
Q:
How many volts, does it comes for europe power? Peter Herrstroem Norway
Answer: Hello Peter! The power is 120V in the U.S. Please read information regarding your question here: https://www.shiptoshoretraveler.com/pdf/electricity.pdf
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Why does it take 1 to 2 months for shipping?
Answer: Don't know, I didn't wait that long. Anything that takes that long is coming on a slow boat from China
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Is the tray BPA free?
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Is this product capable of circulating air without using the heat feature?
Answer: Hi, unfortunately no. The air and the heat will circulate together inside the unit. You may check other details of the unit by visiting our website pyleaudio.com. Type the model number on the search box PKFD06 for more details. Thank you.
Answer: No, tyhere is no separate switch for air.
Answer: You have to rotate the trays sometimes to get heated evenly.
Answer: No it's best when using the heat
Product reviews of NutriChef Food Dehydrator Machine - Professional Electric Multi-Tier Food Preserver, Meat or Beef Jerky Maker, Fruit & Vegetable Dryer with 5 Stackable Trays, High-Heat Circulation - PKFD06
Diana M Mercier : Perfect for me!!
Been using this dehydrator for a while now for vegetables and beef jerky. Just love it. The square shape fits a LOT and stores easily. I hear it some, but not bothersome. I found it a good value for the money.
Lisa Catalano : Powerful yet super quiet!!!!
When my very loud, clunky, not too nice Nesco suddenly bit the dust I was really struggling with what type of dehydrator to buy to replace it. After much research I settled on this NutriChef and I am so thrilled with my decision! I live in a studio apartment so the number one priority for me was noise. This thing is whisper quiet! I can run it while watching TV or on the phone and you can't hear it. The other thing I'm very happy about is that it's compact in design. I feel like I can get more loaded onto this than my old dehydrator (probably due to this having 5 trays instead of 4, and not having dead space in the center for that pesky hole). The trays are super sturdy and I don't have to worry about them breaking like I did on my last one. I ordered some bpa free screen sheets and cut them to fit the trays in case I want to dry anything super small (green onions, herbs...) and that's worked out well. Air circulation is great and everything dries a bit quicker than what I'm used to. Very happy, would not hesitate to recommend this dehydrator!
AMC : Excellent!
I LOVE this dehydrator. I have owned probably 7 dehydrators and this is my favorite by far. It was supposed to be just my extra one for if I made a lot of jerky but it has ended up being my go to one. It’s even better than the expensive $70 one I bought that has all kinds of settings. This is quiet and it dries the jerky wonderfully. Would definitely buy again and recommend. I have not done anything other than jerky on it though.
walter morgan : Bottom tray hotest. Remember to rotate trays.
Needs a purchased set of screens to keep food on trays. Works great
Grannie : broken lid
I just received the dehydrator and went to wash the lid and found that it was cracked. I should return it but I just smoked my peppers and need to dehydrated them and can't wait until I get a different one. I just hope that it works good enough until I can get a replacement lid.
Brooke : Very quiet
Works great and is very quiet and light.
Christinalynn : Awesome buy
Fantastic, hubby has already made two batches and is thrilled with how quickly and efficiently this works.
Mary : Great!
Love it so far. Easy to set up, great price as well. Started using as soon as I got it unpacked, can't wait for my first batch of dried fruits to be ready!
Pam Hanna : Great Dehydrator
I like this unit a lot. I live in Idaho and lots of wonderful produce is available here. Thus far I've dried two different kinds of apples, pears and bananas. It's easy to clean and easy to use.
melanie gedde : Worst dehydrator really does not deserve even 2 star
Worst dehydrator does not work ran for hours and did not dehydrate my small tomato’s just sad I threw away the box before I knew how well it worked as I would return it for my money back You should not sell this to anyone waste of money fir people
Lyn : The size
I love the size of this machine. I can keep it on the counter and it doesn't get in the way. It is quiet, easy to clean and works great. Just did peas yesterday I had canned. They took about 14 hours on medium setting and were perfect. Today it is cabbage, celery, and potatoes. Great time saver and great money saver. Glad I bought it.
G. Williams : Quiet and east to use
I love it! Quiet and easy to use. My son ate the fruit leather and fruit chips faster than I make them. Now I am making jerky. Can't wait!
Jonathan gaviria : Excelente calidad 110v
Excelente deshidratador muy buena calidad 110v cumple con lo prometido Recomiendo 100%
Amazon Customer : Great price great product
I read a lot of reviews and different makes/models and this one is great. It’s really quiet....at one point I even forgot I had it on. Like all dehydrators you’ll need to change the racks so the food dries evenly. I’ve used this on fruits and it’s fantastic. I’m excited to try making jerky on it! Great product especially for the price. It’s also really lightweight and comes with a 5-6 stacks, which I only use about 3.
Doan : noise
all good, price and look, performances. Only noise that louder after 4 days using. i hope it will last.
Nikki Wells : easy and simple
This item is a little smaller than I expected but it works perfectly. There is a size description on the page so just check the size so you know what your buying. Works without issue, easy and simple....Love it. I've done Apple chips, blueberries, and red chili peppers so far. Everything came out perfectly even when doing them all together. Love this product.....!!!!
Crazynana1551 : Works Great
I needed a smaller unit as I have limited space in my kitchen. This is compact and it works great. I have a new puppy and wanted to make fruit and jerky meat. The fruit does great but I’ve not had success with the meat (chicken) but that’s just probably me. The recipe in the book states that you need to cook the meat before dehydrating it but that didn’t work and I didn’t like the way it came out but it looked the same as what you get in the pet stores. Overall I love this machine and use it at least once a week.
MonTex : As advertised, gets it done with no problem.
Excellent easy to use, easy to clean dehydrator. Venison jerky turned out great. Just be sure to spread the food of choice to the edges and rotate top tray to bottom midway through the process to get an even dehydration.
Greg spray : Great item at a great price!
I love this dehydrator! It's quiet, easy to use & easy to clean. I have dried so many different things in it & it is a work horse!
Grannie : broken lid
I just received the dehydrator and went to wash the lid and found that it was cracked. I should return it but I just smoked my peppers and need to dehydrated them and can't wait until I get a different one. I just hope that it works good enough until I can get a replacement lid.
MoeRoe from MA : DELICIOUS FAT FREE SNACK OPTIONS.
I love the nice compact size, and how whisper QUIET it runs. It is nice looking. I like the clear trays and the option of place the trays for either thick or thin thickness of slices. I ran this for days doing various fruits and vegetables. The raw organic apples and banana slices came out best. I’m quite pleased with this model. I recommend this fine product to others.
Amber Bennett : Love it!!
Temperature control is pretty good, there's a knob and it has low medium and high and in the book it tells you the temperatures for those settings. And then as just a basic on and off switch. It comes with five trays in the lid. The noise level is non-existent you can't even hear it, the only thing you can hear is the fan when you're in the room! For our first thing we are making jerky :)
Amazon Customer : Great price great product
I read a lot of reviews and different makes/models and this one is great. It’s really quiet....at one point I even forgot I had it on. Like all dehydrators you’ll need to change the racks so the food dries evenly. I’ve used this on fruits and it’s fantastic. I’m excited to try making jerky on it! Great product especially for the price. It’s also really lightweight and comes with a 5-6 stacks, which I only use about 3.
Joan Pfender : Great gift!
I gave this as a Christmas gift and my daughter was absolutely delighted with it. She put it to work right away. So far we have done bananas, apples, and oranges. This is very simple to assemble and use, with plenty of space for food. We can't wait to try herbs next
Janey Welch : Ideal for dog jerky treats
Bought this for making chicken jerky treats for my dogs because the temperature gets hotter than the one I purchased at Walmart for the same price. It only has low, medium and high but it’s okay for the dogs. It works faster and is more compact while having the same number of trays. It’s easy to clean, nothing sticks. It’s my favorite of the two even though the other one has the exact temperature on the dial.
DebO : Easy to Use
I use this dehydrator to make health dog treats. The process is super simple. The dogs love the fresh treats
suzanne marie roberge : I put an asurion warranty on this. I have the proof and my windows closed?!
I am returning this. I would like to speak to someone as it says my window is closed but I put an asurion warranty on it.!!!! Y'all are totally taking advantage of This Covid 19 . This think takes over 30 hrs to dehydrate banana chips 40 for blueberries.. And I want a return label and want this item to be picked up tomorrow and returned. So I can purchase one that works faster.
D from Mad., La : I really like this dehydrator
I really like this dehydrator. Quiet and simple to use. There is no temperature adjustments or other unnecessary buttons. Just press the "on" button and you're good to go! I dehydrate veggies, rice and beans all at once for backpacking meals. Be sure to rotate trays after a few hours to ensure even drying. To prevent spillage between trays, I purchased additional screen sheets for smaller foods and food grade solid sheet for liquids, I cut the sheets to size and placed on top of each tray before adding food. An alternative is to use parchment paper.
Brennan M. : Works well but is much smaller than it appears.
The dehydrator works well but is much smaller than it appears in the pictures. The recipe book is heavily slanted towards vegetables and barely addresses the dehydration of meats. It does perform well and I've made some good beef jerky with it. About 2.5 lbs of sliced jerky is about all your going to fit into it.
Doan : noise
all good, price and look, performances. Only noise that louder after 4 days using. i hope it will last.
Lyn : The size
I love the size of this machine. I can keep it on the counter and it doesn't get in the way. It is quiet, easy to clean and works great. Just did peas yesterday I had canned. They took about 14 hours on medium setting and were perfect. Today it is cabbage, celery, and potatoes. Great time saver and great money saver. Glad I bought it.
EzPz : For the money
This is 5 star. I've had 2 so I know a few things about it. Only did jerky once, too much work for me, but I use it frequently for fruits. Just rotate the trays once or twice and keep an eye on it until you learn the timing. Easily cleaned also. Oh, and quiet!
Miki M : Nice Dehydrator
I'm very pleased with this dehydrator so far. It's nice looking so I don't mind it being out on my counter when I'm using it. I never had a dehydrator before so I didn't quite know what to expect but it's exceeded my expectations. I've used it several times and it seems to work well and be easy to clean. And it's very quiet. When I first turned it on, I couldn't believe how quiet it was. I was kind of skeptical about it actually working since it was hard to tell if it was even on but it worked wonderfully. In my opinion, it's a great way to see if dehydrating is for you without spending a ton of money.
JLMA527 : Great for its price
I went through the reviews of many lower priced food dehydrators and I’m so glad i went with this one. I’ve used it 4 times for four different batches of beef jerky and it worked perfectly. It is also fairly quiet which is nice. The trays feel sturdy and overall is of good quality.
Mark : Yes!
Everything is awesome! Low cost, well reviewed, worth every penny!
So far, I have made banana chips, apple chips, and jerky and all have been winners!
Glad to have made the purchase. Would buy again.
MonTex : As advertised, gets it done with no problem.
Excellent easy to use, easy to clean dehydrator. Venison jerky turned out great. Just be sure to spread the food of choice to the edges and rotate top tray to bottom midway through the process to get an even dehydration.
Janelle Jackman : Dehydration machine
Excellent machine We us it all the time
tl : This will save me money
I used it to dry chicken for dog treats. I boiled chicken breast. Let cool and sliced thin. Some not so thin. Placed on trays and checked every couple hrs. Rotated trays as suggested. Once dry took them off trays. My little dogs love them. Better then chews. easy to clean .No noise and keeps the temperature where it should be.
Chato : BEEF JERKY BABY!!! ????????????
Very convenient, load it, adjust the temp setting and turn on the power switch walk away for a few hour's then enjoy your DIY beef jerky!
Janelle Jackman : Dehydration machine
Excellent machine We us it all the time
Carol : Seller was extremely cooperative with several returns.
The plastic trays have little tabs that fit into the trays above and below to make the whole thing fit together. One tray had a missing tab when I unpacked the box. I emailed the company and they had me take a photo of it and email it to them, and then they promptly sent me another tray. Unbelievably, that tray too had a broken tab. They were so nice, didn't even need a picture this time, just sent me another tray. All of this took about a week. After I finally got working trays, I love this little machine. (To be honest, I used it with the other 4 trays while I was waiting for the one unbroken one.) It's not a giant dehydrator, but for my home garden, it's perfect. I dried tomatoes, pears, apples, peppers, onions, and beans for shelling. They all came out perfectly. I've got big plans for next year...And I'm grateful that the seller was so prompt with what could have been a less-than-satisfactory situation.
J. Shal : Worked great right out of the box
Bought this mainly to make homemade venison jerky. The dehydrator was very easy to clean and set up, and worked efficiently and quietly in the background. I also like the small footprint so it doesn't take up a ton of counter space. Can't wait to see what else I can dry out in this thing.
W L Tang : Product should be checked and in working condition before delivering to customer!
Machine was defective! Tried using the first time following the instruction and fruits turned mouldy. Tried the second time and have the same outcome. Got my technician to check and was informed the machine is not working well!!
Brittney : Only gets up to 130f on highest setting
The temperature is not very high. Even wrapping the racks with a towel to try to hold on the heat does not yield temps anywhere near advertised. The highest I've ever been able to get the temp is 130f measured on the bottom rack. I would not suggest this for any high temp drying needs.
Melissa Schmidt : Great product!
Can’t wait to check it out!! Looking forward to all of the great food I can make in it!
Sherry Mason : How disappointing I was with this product.
This dehydrator really didn’t live up to its promises of producing great dehydrated food. I ended up having to throw out all the fruit I dehydrated. The fruit didn’t properly dehydrate, so it ended up spoiling. It didn’t produce good results and I would not recommend it to anyone. Very dissatisfied.
walter morgan : Bottom tray hotest. Remember to rotate trays.
Needs a purchased set of screens to keep food on trays. Works great
Brooke : Very quiet
Works great and is very quiet and light.
Brittney : Only gets up to 130f on highest setting
The temperature is not very high. Even wrapping the racks with a towel to try to hold on the heat does not yield temps anywhere near advertised. The highest I've ever been able to get the temp is 130f measured on the bottom rack. I would not suggest this for any high temp drying needs.
DebO : Easy to Use
I use this dehydrator to make health dog treats. The process is super simple. The dogs love the fresh treats
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