Magic Mill Food Dehydrator Machine | 11 Stainless Steel Trays | Adjustable Timer and Temperature Control | Jerky, Herb, Meat, Beef, Fruits and Vegetables Dryer | Safety Over Heat Protection review and price compare 2025

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Brand	Magic Mill
Material	Stainless Steel, Plastic
Color	Stainless Steel
Wattage	1000 watts
Item Weight	13 Pounds

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NOW WITH 11 TRAYS - Formally with 10 Trays - This Magic Mill Dehydrator Has Been Upgraded to 11 Trays to Add 30 inches of Extra Drying Space, While Keeping the Same Modern Slim Look
Healthy enjoy the homemade easiest healthiest snacks, preserve foods, without additives, made with BPA free Machine.
Digital Temperature Control with 95-167 Degree Fahrenheit (with 9 num. increments) Capability with 24 Hour Timer, Horizontal Air Flow System with Rear Mounted Motor & Fan ensuring more Uniform Drying
Usage perfect for dried fruit slices, long-lasting dried herbs, delicious beef jerky and more. Also a perfect way to preserve foods. For a fraction the price of commercial.
11 spacious, (15.5" X 15.34") Adjustable stainless-steel drying racks, 5 plastic fine mesh trays, 5 nonstick trays, 1 set oven mitts, to accommodate a wide variety of fruits, herbs, vegetables, and meats, great for large families, gardeners, sportsmen, outdoor hobbyists, health-conscious enthusiast

Product Description

Magic Mill Pro Electric Food Dehydrator, 11 Tray Stainless Steel

Easy Setup, Digital Adjustable Timer and Temperature Control | Dryer for Jerky, Herb, Meat, Beef, Fruit and To Dry Vegetables | Over Heat Protection | 11 Stainless Steel Trays

Dehydration is the healthiest, easiest, and most economical way to preserve foods. Load the trays and set the temperature, the dries the contents of all trays evenly so everything's done at once.

UNIQUE HEAT DISTRIBUTION – DRIES FOOD EVENLY

The machine is equipped with a rear-mounted drying fan and air flow circulation technology to promote even drying without overheating, with no need to rotate the shelves.

DIGITAL SET TIMER AND TEMPERATURE

Preset adjustable thermostat and timing helps you choose your right temperature from 95°F to 167°F (with 9 num. increments) you can set at night before going to bed and wake up to the sweet scent of dehydrated fruits and vegetables in the morning

Start Enjoying all your homemade dried favorites and have them last longer without spoilage – pick up yours today

Features

Automatic shut off when timer is done
Transparent door allows you to easy monitor progress
Large capacity with 11 trays you can have more than 13 LB of food dehydrate at once
Overheating safety protection

Specifications

Dehydrator Type: Shelves
Air Flow: Horizontal (back to front)
Temperature Range: 95°F to 167°F (with 9 num.increments)
Depth 21in Height 16in Width 17in
Number of Trays: 11
Housing: Stainless steel
Expandable: No
Timer: Yes
Thermostat: Yes
Wattage: 1000 watts

Includes

11 Stainless steel height adjustable racks
11 fine mesh sheet
5 nonstick Fruit Leather sheets
2 Oven mitts



Number of Trays	6	10	7	7
Tray Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Base Material	Stainless Steel	Plastic	Plastic	Stainless Steel
Keep Warm Function	X	✓	✓	x
Max. Hours Setting	24 Hours	24 Hours	24 Hours	24 Hours
Highest Temp. Setting	167	165	165	167

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Questions about Magic Mill Food Dehydrator Machine | 11 Stainless Steel Trays | Adjustable Timer and Temperature Control | Jerky, Herb, Meat, Beef, Fruits and Vegetables Dryer | Safety Over Heat Protection

Does the "commercial pro xl stainless steel 10 tray dehydrator" have plastic walls or stainless walls inside the unit?

Answer: The inside walls are not stainless steel, but they are metal, only the trays are stainless steel

Answer: I do not know what the walls are made of but it was not plastic Very heavy and well-made

Answer: Stainless

Answer: stainless

can this machine be use to dry flowers?.

Answer: I would think so, but they will probably shrivel up and not look like themselves. Best to press flowers or hang bunches upside down to dry.

Answer: I dried chamomile flowers and did a great job. Lowest temperature set. I bought the silicone sheets otherwise so hard not to have material dropping through the racks.

What is the warrenty?

Answer: 1 Year Warranty

What is the noise level of the Pro 9 tray stainless steel version?

Answer: Quir

Answer: I have the plastic tray version and the only noise that I notice is when it is done it beeps 3 times. I love mine. I use it at least twice a month.

Answer: I find it very quiet for the type of appliance it it. It has a low hum that is only heard when you are in the room near it. You can’t hear it from other rooms.

Answer: It's very quiet, came make dog jerky with it we have had 3 others, and this dehydrator is the best

Answer: Very quiet

Can this machine be used for drying sausage/sopressata?

Answer: Yes it can be used to Sausage.

Answer: I have not tryed them but I would assume so. it did an excellent job on the top round I have used for so far.

Answer: Yes. You can remove racks and hang them

Answer: absolutely, we did 20 pounds of jerky in it

Is it better than regular dehidratator?

Answer: It is a regular food dehydrator! The SS trays are better than the plastic ones and it does an excellent job.

Answer: It is a dehydrator

What are the dimensions for the 11 tray unit? H/w/l? I see package size but not the actual unit

Answer: 17" wide, 16.5" tall, and 21" from front to back.

Is this the same unit as the Samson Silent 10 Tray Digital Dehydrator, just licensed under a different company?

Answer: No, the Samson Silent only goes to 158 degrees, which may not be a big deal unless you are dehydrating meats which you need about 165 degrees to do safely. The magic mill goes to 167 degrees. It looks identical though and I was wondering the same thing.

Answer: This unit will not reach 167. About 150 is all we got. This was measured with multiple thermometers, both analog and digital .

Answer: I've never used a Samson Silent so I have no idea.

Answer: I do t know but it works great.

Can the unit be run longer than 24 hours, e.g., by plugging into a temperature control loop?

Answer: Found this in the instruction booklet. Hope it helps. ATTENTION! Do not run the appliance for more than 24 hours in one single use. After 24 hours, unplug and let cool for at least 2 hours before operating again.

Answer: I ran this unit for several days drying my blueberries and my cherries. Sometimes at night I would shut it down while I slept just because. But it doesn't seem to overheat. The temperatures at which foods are dried are fairly low. 100 to 135 degrees.

What is the noise level of the Pro 9 tray stainless steel version?

Answer: Quir

Answer: I have the plastic tray version and the only noise that I notice is when it is done it beeps 3 times. I love mine. I use it at least twice a month.

Answer: I find it very quiet for the type of appliance it it. It has a low hum that is only heard when you are in the room near it. You can’t hear it from other rooms.

Answer: It's very quiet, came make dog jerky with it we have had 3 others, and this dehydrator is the best

Answer: Very quiet

Does this item have a drip pan?

Answer: I believe that ours came with a plastic pan that we use for that purpose.

Answer: No it doesn’t. I use one of the tray for it.

Answer: No it doesn’t. I just use the fruit roll trays that come with it as one

So how hot does this really get? it says 167, but my lem says 165 and i'm lucky to get it up to 130. any feedback on real temps on the inside?

Answer: If you’re making jerky only with machine. You have to drill out the thermal sensor and move it to outside rear of machine facing out. Just remove back screws unplug from front half. Then look inside at top. You’ll see 2 rivets. Just drill them out, and that will release temp sensor. Mount it to the back section facing outside oven being carful it clears the fan. Plug the wires back in, replace rear. I get 170degrees consistently.

Answer: Yes, the temp goes up to 167 degrees. Timer starts off at 10 minutes you can increase or decrease in 30 minute intervals. This is a great product, I use it twice a week.

what are the 9 different temperature settings

Answer: 1) heat for 5 seconds

Answer: They jump several temperatures at a time ending at 160-ish. Like groups of 5-7 degrees at a time starting about at 100. I do jerky at I think 167 (highest temp it goes) 10 lbs takes about 5-6 hours depending on how thick the cuts are.

Answer: It veries, dont be shy tp buy this product. This is my second dehydrator and is my favorite. The varied temps meets all my needs for herbs, meats for jerky to fruits. I seriously love it. I have had this product for three years now. It has been Great! Do it.

When will this be available again, I neeeed one in my life?!

Answer: you will need to keep looking

do the sides get hot?

Answer: Foods are dehydrated at a low temperature, therefore the sides remain at a safe temperature.

Answer: The sides get warm.

Answer: Not too much. I'd suggest it be in a ventilated space. Not like a closed box.

Answer: No

Answer: External yes

Is this 100% Stainless Steel?

Answer: Cabinet exterior, door and racks are stainless/

Answer: Outside is black plastic

Answer: no it is not

how long is it warranty on the dehydrator

Answer: I don't know I did not not purchase the extended warranty

What is the benefit of more watts in food dehydrators?

Answer: Higher temp usually. Allows the resistor to create more heat.

Is this brand the same as samson silent dehydrator?

Answer: Don't know, how can you tell? It is fairly silent. Works well. Using for dog's pig ears.

where is the 10 tray commercial ss manufactured? What about parts?

Answer: I believe it’s made in china and branded by distributors. I have seen this Dehydrator with different names. I called the number on the warranty for parts. It’s a distributor, not magic mill.

Answer: Not sure where it is made But I have run about 70 - 80lbs of meat (jerky) through it and it works Great. Have had several different brands and all had plastic that didn't hold up. This one looks like it will be around a long time PLUS it is very quite. Primary reason I bought this one was because it is all Stainless steel. So far SO GOOD.

Why is this replacing the 10 tray model and im seeing bad reviews?

Does it come with instructions or pamphlet?

Answer: Yes it does. I have had mine almost a year and love it. I use it at least 3-4 times a month primarily for jerky (Beef deer, fish, elk). Love the fact that it is all stainless steel and easy to clean up after each use. I do spray the racks with PAM helps in cleaning them after words. Grandkids use it to dry bananas, strawberries and other fruit. They haven't even seen the instructions, Super simple to use. Good Luck.

Answer: Yes. It comes with instructions and even give heat settings for different foods. It's a fairly straightforward dehydrator. Simple to use and I've been very happy with it.

Answer: Yes The Magic Mill comes with Instructions and recipes

Answer: Yea

Answer: Yes it does

How many kg jerky its do it by 24 hours?

Answer: I marinate 6 lbs jerky and it fills the 9 trays and it yields about 2.5/3.0 lbs in 6 hours!Tip,flip after 3 hours!

Answer: My beef jerky took just over 4 hours. I had all of the racks filled however left plenty of room for air circulation. It was wonderful. Going to do pork jerky soon.

What is the shelf life of the dehydrated food?

Answer: That depends on a lot of variables: the kind of food, how dehydrated it is, and how it's stored. Fruit leather can last up to a month at room temp, or a year if rolled tightly and frozen. Dried meat might last up to two weeks at room temp, or a year in the freezer. You can google eat-by dates for whatever food you want to dehydrate.

Answer: I have dried a lot of different herbs, and they will keep fresh indefinitely. I keep them in storage baggies or jars.

Are the actual inside walls stainless steel or a galvanized steel?

Answer: stainless

Has dripping tray?

Answer: No, I purchased trays with no holes and put on the last metal rack to catch any drippings or crumbles, it doubles for drying things that don’t go on the racks.

Does it certified by NSF ? for commercial?

Answer: According to the product manual this dehydrator is designed for Domestic Use Only (Note, line 3 under title of Safety Instructions) and not suitable for Commercial Use.

How can i get the metal shelves? got everything else but them. sigh.

Why o why not make the temperature actually 167 as it states then you would not need to cook in the oven first I would buy it if it got to temp?

Answer: Never cook in oven first, and usually jerky us done before the time is up

What are the fruit leather sheets made from?

Answer:

What Temperature does this go to ?

Answer: 158 degrees

Answer: 158

Answer: 165

Is this product made in china? one answer says it's not made in the usa but another says not sure.

Answer: I priced this Magic Mill against a similar design that was advertised as being made in the USA, which cost +- three times more.

Answer: I believe it is. Caution though as there is no USA support. I have an issue with the second unit. First arrived damaged. No on answers the phone or returns calls to messages left.

Answer: The Magic Mill is manufactured in China. We have two of them and are very satisfied with the quality and operation.

Answer: Yes The Magic Mill Commercial Food Dehydrator is made in China.

Is the interior of the 10-shelf commercial pro xl unit plastic or stainless steel? thanx!

Answer: Stainless

Where is it made?

Answer: This is what I found

Answer: It's made in China...but it seems to be well made. But admittedly, I just received it, and have not dehydrated anything yet.

Answer: made in china,

Does anyone have the dimensions for the 10 tray version? Thank you in advance.

Answer: Here is what I found on the hydration in question. With its 52 pounds and 22.25 inches in width, 23.75 inches in length and 19’’ height you know it’s not the small device and that can store a lot of food for dehydrating. I hope this helps you.

Answer: Ours are 12x13

What is the voltage? 110v or 220?

Answer: It operates on standard 110 voltage.

Answer: It's 110v

Answer: It’s 110

Answer: 110Vac. Have had it over a year and it works great. Use it at least 2 times a month.

Answer: 110

Answer: 120 volts

Answer: 120

Answer: 110Volt

Are these stackable?

Answer: The Magic Mill is one rectangular unit with 9 racks or trays that each slide into a shelf. The trays are comparable to the separate containers for other dehydrators that stack such as the Nesco dehydrators. The nice thing about the Magic Mill is that you can remove the cover and have access to all of the trays (rather than having to un-stack all the layers).

Answer: Yes

Where is this manufactured ?

Answer: Not sure but mine works perfect and has for over a year.

is it working with 220 volt? If not how can I solve this problem in the product?

Answer: The product is configured for 120 Volt AC and cannot be rewired without voiding the warranty if even possible. If you contact the manufacturer directly, they may have a 220 volt version.

Answer: No be careful it will blow up. You need a proper electricity converter. I didn't have a good one so I had to return mine.

Shut off automatically?

Answer: I set the time and temperature and the machine shuts off automatically. This dehydrator goes up to 24 hours, but I often will add time later whenever I check the dryness of the food. I enjoyed the dependability of this dehydrator all summer and fall last year.

Answer: Hell, yes, it does. Mine shut off automatically after 5 seconds. It never started up again, though.

Answer: Yes, it shuts off when whatever time you set it to runs out.

Answer: Yes, when you set the timer, it will shut off.

Answer: Yes it does. You set both time and temp to your recipe. Super easy.

Answer: Yes, when the timer expires.

How long does it take to make Fruit leather?

Answer: That would depend on how dry you want them, how much water (juice) is in fruit, and how many pounds you put in the machine.

Answer: I find that it takes about 6 hours or so. What I love about this dehydrator is that I can set the timer for about that time, go to bed, and let it do it’s thing. In the morning if it is not quite done, I turn it back on for an hour or two.

Answer: Where is this product made?

is the door plastic or glass?

Answer: The door is plastic very well made. The door is not like in the picture. There are no hinders it slides up and off. I’ve been using it at least 4 times a week. It’s great high quality

Answer: I’m pretty sure mine is glass. It doesn’t feel or sound like plastic...

Answer: Plastic

Answer: It’s plastic but thick.

does this have a prop 65 warning?

Answer: Is there anything anymore that doesn't have a Prop 65 warning?

Does this dehydrator ever go on sale?

Answer: Rarely

Is it made in the USA?

Answer: No the product is not made in the USA. Magic Mill Commercial pro Xl is a China product.

Answer: No it’s imported.

how many watts is it?

Answer: 1000 watts

Are outside walls stainless steel?

Answer: No the walls are black thermoplastic

Answer: no they are not, But it works great. we love it

Answer: Yes

Hey folks - can this dehydrator be operated w/out using the timer, so it can be left on for days at a time?

Answer: No, It has to have the timer set. Not sure what you want to dehydrate for DAYS AT A TIME. Filling it full of beef for jerky and it dries it out in less than 12 hours.

Answer: Not that I know of... it dehydrated 7.5 lbs (all racks full) of jerky in 6 hours.

Answer: Manuel said after 48hrs 2 hour shutoff before starting back up.

Is the interior plastic or what is it made from?

Answer: The interior is made from the same hard plastic that the outside is made from. The trqy holders are also made of the same sturdy material.

Answer: the interior is plastic, fan and racks are metal.

Answer: The interior is plastic, something heavy, no BPA. However food only touches the stainless steel trays.

Answer: I got the chefman food dehydrator with 6 stainless racks and yes that interior is plastic is plastic.

How do we replace the heating element? Our machine stopped heating after 4 months.

Answer: You can trying calling them but i think they went out of business. I've left several messages without a reply. mine wont reach the advertised temperature of 165F.

Product reviews of Magic Mill Food Dehydrator Machine | 11 Stainless Steel Trays | Adjustable Timer and Temperature Control | Jerky, Herb, Meat, Beef, Fruits and Vegetables Dryer | Safety Over Heat Protection

Captain : Great dehydrator....

So far, this has been performing exactly as advertised. Been using it for almost (2) two years. We use it to dehydrate eggs, hamburger, jerky, squash, zucchini, tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, etc. We still can’t get the bananas to crisp, but besides that, we really like.

Hope this helps someone. : )

Lonnie Smith : Being able to adjust temp is awesome. Much better than my old round stacked dehydrator.

So far have dried strawberries and some herbs. Very happy with it. The temp is adjustable but it jumps several degrees at a time. Would be perfect if I could dial in the temp I would like exactly but I still wouldn't trade it.

jeff schulze : Works quicker and every bit as good as expected

My first purchase ever of a dehydrater. I bought the dehydrator Bible with it and have gotten started vacuuum packing dryed vegetables and putting them away for a later day or a hurricane or power outage. Works quicker and every bit as good as expected. Excellent purchase.

Mike Reifel : False advertisement!!!

I am giving this product a one star review for one reason only so far. I have not used it at all and it looks like it will do an excellent job. I am extremely upset with the false advertising. The description on this dehydrator claims it is a commercial grade dehydrator but first page in the instruction manual clearly states it is for domestic use only and is not suitable for commercial use. I have highlighted and taken a picture.

KevinK : Heats up quickly, easy to use.

Enjoyed making jerky. Very good air flow and heats up nicely. Used other types of dehydrators that took 14+ hours to dry venison into jerky. I was caught off guard when my Magic Mill Commercial pro Xl Stainless Steel only took 5 1/2 hours. Plus having 10 food rack holds more product than I am accustomed to making. I can hardly wait until the apples and pears ripen next year. Having access to an orchard will be a true test of the unit. So far I have enjoyed using my Magic Mill Commercial pro Xl Stainless Steel 10 tray dehydrator.

christina : Definitely 5 stars

Best purchase I've ever made. Made 8 lbs of deer jerky at the same time. Cooked evenly throughout every tray. Well worth it

Layla : Great dehydrator until it stopped working two months in -- but the seller was very helpful.

I hate to leave an unhappy review, because for one, I really enjoyed using it, and for two, I don't like leaving negative reviews. But this is a bit ridiculous.

Unfortunately, while this dehydrator was a magnificent, intuitive device that helped me make jerky, fruit leathers, and dried fruits galore for weeks, it has suddenly stopped working and I've been trying to get Magic Mill to help me sort it out. Customer service has responded quickly initially, but has slowed down response time, and I've been at a standstill for a few days. I'll update this review when I get the situation resolved. For now, 2 stars for the two months it lasted. =(

Update: 10/5/2018
To recap briefly, I tried to contact Asurion (but the manufacturer's warranty kept them from doing anything), then the manufacturer through the contact info on the paper that came with (they were oddly closed and non-responsive when I called/emailed), then I finally messaged the Amazon Seller, Magic Mill. They got back to me very quickly, then were closed for a few days, but they solved my problem very quickly when they were open again. The dehydrator was out of stock so could not be replaced, but I got a refund. Therefore, I can't really add any stars to the product itself at this point, but I will surely trust the seller in the future!

Arek : **

Mike Reifel : False advertisement!!!

E Dub : Looks good

Seems ok. Haven't dried anything yet.

Mindful Mutt : Great unit!! Worth every penny!

This unit is amazing and has completely fine tuned my processing time. Would highly recommend.

Amazon Customer : disappointed

was excited about this but it doesn't heat up- it has been 131 for 4 hours and pieces of the broccoli are cold? How is that? Fan feels weak. My other machine is a beast compared to this with a very powerful fan.

also low stars for misleading product- it states in the Amazon that there is no need to rotate but yet in the manual it says to rotate. This is a constant issue with Amazon however.

noise level is amazing but my guess is because it isnt powerful

it is a beautiful solid machine but just not good, or I got a weak one. Just seems like an oven with a lil fan. Sooo disappointed

Jon : Nice

Absolutely love it. It works amazing.

Jennifer H. : My new favorite appliance!

There are two appliances in my kitchen that I wouldn’t trade for anything else. My professional grade convection toaster oven and my Magic Mill. This dehydrator has saved me so much time and energy and everything that comes out of it is perfect. I wish I had bought it sooner!

nicolela : Really heavy and not dry food well

Not easy to clean
Just heavy not worth it

John Marshall : Great dehydrator

We've only had this for a couple of weeks, but have run several batches of beef jerky for our dogs through it, and so far I'm impressed. Way easier to use than my old dehydrator, which was a pretty good one.

The 167 degree (maximum) setting yields about 160 degrees inside (per my pyrometer), which is satisfactory for meat.

The only problem is that the prominent lettering on the name label in the front is upside down, which we find amusing. But it works fine so far.

E Dub : Looks good

Seems ok. Haven't dried anything yet.

Adam : GREAT MACHINE FOR A LOT OF BEEF JERKY

I use this machine for making beef jerky, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase! The fact that it reaches 167 degrees makes it jerky safe, and once you have a slicer that gives you a set thickness you can set the time (around 6 hrs for beef @ 1/4" thick) and let it go. This is simple and easy to use! The only downside I have to mention is the sensitivity of the front controls. They are VERY touchy and accidental touching has happened numerous times, thankfully I knew how much time should have been left.

Cap Capello : My Second Dehydrator In 10 Years. Modernization Improvments Top To Bottom.

My previous 10 shelf unit had manual "twisty" temperature settings and timer (that only went to 12 hours). I had to replace the heating coil after about three years of use.

This new unit has been running 24/7 for the past two weeks. With the digital timer (up to 24 hours... much better!) and digital temperature set (although not degree by degree linear) has all the temperature steps one would need.
(95 - 104 - 113 - `122 - 131 - 140 - 149 - 158 - 167)

Based on some previous reviews, I did double-check the temperature settings with an oven thermometer and unlike most others, my unit runs about 4 degrees hotter which ain't no biggy t'all.

I prefer the stainless steel units for ease of cleaning.

The super neato keenest add-ons are the fruit roll-up/drip trays (5 of them) and the fine mesh trays. This opened the door to dehydrating blueberries and other smallish items a regular tray won't hold. Also included was a pair of silicone hand tongs for hot tray removal that you'd probably name kermit one and kermit two when using them for a puppet show.

All in all, dollar value for dollar spent, it has proven itself to me as a great buy. The only element remaining is longevity. Only time will tell, and then so will I re-rate this review should I go south too soon.

Adam : GREAT MACHINE FOR A LOT OF BEEF JERKY

Mindful Mutt : Great unit!! Worth every penny!

This unit is amazing and has completely fine tuned my processing time. Would highly recommend.

KMC Artworks : FANTASTIC

Bought this dehydrator to start making homemade fruit snacks and basic food preservation. I got to say I’m really impressed! Not only is it quiet but it is super easy to use. This being my first dehydrator I was concerned about over doing it or not using it correctly but it’s surprisingly simple. The preset temps help a bunch and in the recipe book it came with there is a really good general key for cooking common foods. Yesterday we sliced up some bananas that were getting a bit too ripe and made banana chips about an hour before they were fully done we drizzled honey on them and a touch of cinnamon. Absolutely fantastic and make my home smell delicious! 10 out of 10 recommend!

RSMatt : Nice dehydrator

Pretty good dehydrator. Spacious, with easy controls I like the racks. I wish the temp went a little higher.

Jon : Nice

Absolutely love it. It works amazing.

E Dub : Looks good

Seems ok. Haven't dried anything yet.

Buys Too Much Stuff : Not a commercial-quality product, ‘worked’ for 5 seconds

Arrived pre-dented but the box was fine. Guess the factory decided to kick it around a bit.

The listing calls this a ‘Commercial Food Dehydrator’ but the manual states (in capital letters) that the product is for domestic use only and is not a commercial product.

Despite the product having a fraudulent listing, and despite the fact that the product was cosmetically damaged, I tried to use it. About 5 seconds after turning it on, the dehydrator turned itself off and would not restart.

Returned.

Ofone : An engineers take on extra features

As an engineer I like the design of this unit. Two design features not mentioned: 1) the shelves will stack in the bottom of the unit leaving 10.5 vertical inches open (see pic). The racks are just slightly non square so they can be turned 90 deg and then they will stack one on the other in the bottom. Why is this important.? Mortals have limited storage space. Off season it needs to have as small a storage footprint as possible. We can stack/pack the shelves in the bottom and put other objects in it. Also, I can use it as a bread proofer or a plate warmer without having to find a place to put all the racks. 2) The second feature is that the cabinet sides and top stay very cool. It turns out that the vent holes on the forward sides of the cabinet are not exhaust ports but inlets. This means the fan in the rear is drawing in some of its air from around the cabinet. This also means that what would have been lost heat (that you pay for) is recovered, an improvement in efficiency. This brings me to note that the exhaust air is actually escaping through the designed gap around the door (This is not a complaint, just an observation)
Other thoughts. This unit has 18 sq ft of rack space (awesome). I wish all the ads for all units listed 1) the total drying area, 2) An efficiency metric. (like pounds of dried apples or bananas per kilowatt hour - yes, I know other parameters need to be fixed) 3) time to dry the same “standard load” 4) a uniformity metric.
I believe a humidity control based design controlling percent recirculation vs pass through, could cut operating cost in half or more. While it's likely that saving could pay for itself for heavy users, the "green factor" could boost sales alone. I also think that more internal air movement (recirculation) would improve efficiency and drying time. If the pass though air were cut to nil, the unit could function as a more efficient warming cabinet.
I wish it had an off switch in the back. I don’t like the controls staying powered, lightning and power on time may take its toll.
An inner cabinet light would be nice. While it's not critical for a dehydrator, the temperature swings above and below the set point a good bit. (Set at 95F, measured: 93 to 109) ( likely why the measured temp is not displayed) If the control was short cycle interval (via a triac – think zero crossing switching) the temp would be very stable. BTW, it is likely the temps would swing less at higher temp settings but I didn't measure it. Oh, I found the unit takes 10s of minutes to creep up to the 167F setting (even unloaded) but it did eventually get there, (I read more like 170 plus). For the nerds, I found it pulls a full 1000 watts when the heater is on, and at 95F averages about 340 Watts (I haven't measured at other settings :-/.
I encourage a buyer to walk around their house and figure out where you’re going to use it and store it. Ours will live on top of the "udder" fridge (where we kept the milk) so front controls were a must.
Now, I got that off my chest and I feel better now ????

A. R. : Excellent customer service

We purchased our dehydrator and it worked great for two months until all of a sudden the temperature stopped working and it wouldn’t heat. We called customer service to get support and after a five-minute conversation, they offered to replace it free of cost. We received the new dehydrator within 10 days and have been using it for a year now. Great customer support!

Jon : Nice

Absolutely love it. It works amazing.

Jon : I do love this! But not in summer

I do love this!
But not in summer, the humidity (even in the house) seemed to keep things from drying completely... but otherwise, it works great for the other 9 months of the year! I don't mind taking a break in the summer, but if you need it year round, you will need a dry area to use this.

Dianna Thomas : easy to use

Easy to clean and load. We have used it for meat , veg., fruit... Timer is wonderful.

Amazon Customer : Makes anything but scrambled eggs!

I've had this unit for 2 years and have dehydrated many varieties of hot pepper, tomato, and meat jerky. The results are fabulous, and the machine can be tweaked to your perfect specifications....temp, timing, process. What a great investment! This shipped with plenty of trays and screens to cycle through the wash, and keep the process going full time.

DaGoose : Beats my 15 yer old one all to heck

Nice Primary reason I bout this one is it is all stainless. Easy to clean and easy to load. My old one finally died after about 15 years it was all plastic and round, it was a first class pain to clean. Temperature control on this one works great. What use to take about 12-16 hours for about 3lbs of meat now takes me about 8 hours for 12-15lbs of meat. I love it so do all my friends and family when they steel the Jerky I make on it. Does fruit wraps roll ups great for grandest kids also. I have had it about 3-4 months so far I love it.

Fred Fischer : Cant maintain tempurature.

would not reach advertised temperature of 167 degrees. This was important to making venison jerky to kill bacteria.

Buys Too Much Stuff : Not a commercial-quality product, ‘worked’ for 5 seconds

Ana Teresa Suarez Garza : No funciono la máquina la devolví

no deshidrata correctamente , tratamos de deshidratar fruta y verdura y no se desidratan estuvieron 8 horas o como las instrucciones decían y no funcionó.

Edna C. : Easy to use

We love this machine we’ve used it quite a bit last month to make beef jerky

Stephanie : Works well so far!

I bought this machine in January 2018. I have used it twice. It seems like a well made machine; It works well so far. The only thing wrong is the door came lopsided. It seems to close just fine so I think I'll live with it. That is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.

Eric H. : decided on the Magic Mill Pro XI because I like the stainless steel cabinet and 10 wire trays

Updates: it has been almost a year and have use this unit about 10 times at most and it quit working. Left the meat in for 9 hrs and did not dry at all. Run it for another 9 hrs same result. Unfortunately the 1yr warranty runs out in a few days.
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It was between a the excaliber 9 trays and the Magic Mill. After comparing the features, decided on the Magic Mill Pro XI because I like the stainless steel cabinet and 10 wire trays. Cost a bit more than the excaliber but it comes with a lot more extra accessories. This is a well built unit. It is heavier and is 1000W vs the excaliber 600W. Not sure how that translate to the electric bills. It has a electronic timer and temperature control, however I can only change the timer in 30mins increment and temperature in 9-10 degree increment. Not sure if that's the way it should be, not an issue for me. It runs pretty quiet. I used this for making pork jerky and it takes between 7-8 hours to get it to the leathery consistency i need before grilling. Will be trying beef jerky next. Had it for a week and so far very happy with it.

Amazon Customer : Great dehydrator.

This is a great dehydrator and easy to use. Only drawback is the racks are a little hard to clean due to the type of wire used. They are built sturdy and should last a long time, which is what we wanted.

Kindle Customer : . All in all, an excellent purchase.

I like the ease of use of this machine. It does clean very easily with just a damp cloth. Both the metal and silicone trays clean up very easily no matter what you use it for. The machine is very quiet when in use. I use my machine all the time for a variety of vegetables, and I am getting ready to start doing fruits. All in all, an excellent purchase.

Nana213 : Great machine

Love this dehydrator. I’ve been dehydrating fruits & vegetables 4-5 days a week... ever since it’s arrival.

CR Gregory : Love the dehydrator, well made.

Pro: Quick Shipmet
Con: Not had time to use.

Dianna Thomas : easy to use

Easy to clean and load. We have used it for meat , veg., fruit... Timer is wonderful.

Dave : Just doesn't work

I bought the MagicMill Pro XL with the hope that it would be top of the line for food dehydration. It was large, metal with metal trays, and expensive. 2 Weeks after i received the unit, it just quit. It would not turn on, the fan would not work, it would not heat. Amazon was excellent and sent out a replacement right away. Even though returning the large unit was a hassle..I thought we were good. 4 weeks after receiving the replacement, the heater quit working. The fan and timer run, just no heat. I sent the manufacturer an email and received no reply at all. Amazon is going above and beyond and letting me return for a refund. Very sorry I wasted my time and money on this item.

CR Gregory : Love the dehydrator, well made.

Pro: Quick Shipmet
Con: Not had time to use.

Susan : Quite and holds a lot at a time.

So quiet compared to the Nesco unit I was using.
Great for serious dehydrating. Unit is big, with handles on side.

qbertjumps : Top customer service. Jerky users must modify

Ok. My 1 star rating on temperature control is based on the standard placement of thermostat, and on the purpose of the machine. Do not miss understand my review. If you are drying beaf and poultry this is the best machine on the market after modifications. It will reach 175 and is whisper quiet. The customer service is second to nun. I notified them the machine didn’t reach the advertised temp and the engineer and service rep handled my issue. When they couldn’t fix the problem they sent me a new machine, at no cost to me. They will mail parts if you’re able to do the repairs. I am ONLY reviewing this machine as I modified it. The company backs their product 100%. Don’t worry about customer service, it’s 2nd to none. If you are doing beef and poultry, do not pass up this machine. Just drill out thermostat and mount it to the back of machine. Simple fix. 10out of 5 stars. If you’re drying anything else don’t modify. It’s perfect. This machine only needs an upgrade on temperature control. They have the customer service, but if you’re a jerky guy you have to modify. It’s simple. Look inside and drill out the rivet. Mount in plastic back and done. Love this machine.

DA FugesAmazon Customer : Very cost effective and easy to use.

WOW!! What a great dehydrator. We are so happy with this purchase. We bought several flats of freshly picked strawberries and raspberries. We dehydrated half of the berries and stored in a air tight container. The other half of the fruit we used the recipe (that came with the unit) for the best tasting fresh fruit leather. You do have to add a small amount of applesauce to the berry puree for the right drying time/consistency but you could not taste anything but the berries. After it was dried, we rolled it up with parchment paper and tied it with cotten kitchen twine....great fruit roll ups. This unit is easy to clean and very quiet. It even has a preset timer so you can have it working overnight and wake up to fresh yogurt (recipe also came with unit.) It was a very good investment for our family.

Itsjustb : Cheap ass made in China crap stops working

This cheap made in China junk stopped working after a few uses. It gets power but lcd and control panel don’t come on. It just doesn’t work. Don’t waste your money. You’re better off saving the money and sundry if your produce. The company has been impossible to get ahold of, repair tips/instructions/manuals/parts are impossible to find. Don’t waste your money on this junk. I’m back to using the $80 dehydrator I bought at good will for $8 over 10 years ago that still works. Do not waste your money. It’ll work fine 5 or 6 times then you’ll be screwed.

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