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

Fred Fischer : Cant maintain tempurature.

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

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.

R Thompson : Do Not Buy This Machine!!!!!

I purchased this machine for $270 in October 2019 and it is NOT usable as a dehydrator. The temp control does not work! My original return time expired with Amazon because I was led to believe that I was not using properly. Now, of course, it apparently cannot be returned. Today, I attempted to use it again as a proof box, since it will not dehydrate. That doesnt work either.

SAENG CHAO : lots of space and nice design.

This product looks very nice and big room. I received my Magic Mill Pro today. When I opened the box to to inspect it, I noticed there is a small dent on the right front top corner. This might caused by shipping.

Amazon Customer : Excellent dehydrator

I've only had the dryer for less than a week but it's been running pretty much non-stop. I've dried a variety of stuff including meat, veggies, fruit, and pasta. No problems so far. Although the temperature settings increment in jumps of 9 degrees, it's no big deal. Drying temperature is an approximation anyway.

The only comment I have is that it comes with only 5 non-porous tray liners. The unit has 11 trays; and it comes with 11 porous tray liners. Why not 11 non-porous ones?

Eric G. : Is it dry in here ?

If you have the space for this relatively large appliance I can highly recommend it thus far. Processed about 10lbs bananas, 8 lbs beef jerky and so much peppers and berries. Also makes a lovely supplemental heater for chilly afternoons

Mindful Mutt : Great unit!! Worth every penny!

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

Jane Mays : Dehydrator

Very nice appliance....dehydrating is a snap ..highly recommended

cody collins : Dented right out of the box.

Received magic mill pro xl stainless steel dehydrator. Took out of box and it’s dented in two places. Bent bad enough the door does not shut properly. The box was in perfect condition. Now I have to send back and reorder.

Jonathan Sebo : Precise controls and operation, easy to use, professional quality!

This machine is great! Solid construction, sleek design, and most importantly it functions with precision. Anybody can operate it, very simple. I just made 2.5lbs of beef jerky with top round steaks, only used 3 trays with plenty of room on each. It's a really impressive machine... It yields professional results!

RSMatt : Nice dehydrator

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

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.

WhiteShepMom : Excellent quality, easy to use, great product

I researched dehydrators for years and finally decided on this one, primarily because it's all stainless steel and 10 trays. My use for this is to make dog treats, maybe someday I'll use it to make human treats. So far, I've dehydrated turkey hearts, beef kidney, roast beef, hot dogs and chicken. I don't dry them all the way, preferring a more leathery consistency than hard or crunchy (choking hazard if they swallow wrong). I want them soft and chewy for training treats, just dry enough that they don't leak in the treat pouches or bottom of the cooler (Ziploc bags are not leak proof). After getting the treats to the desired consistency, they peel well from the mesh trays - a small percentage need a bit more effort to peel off. The trays clean easily after soaking and using a soft brush. I use a fruit roll tray in the bottom for drips and that cleans easily too. I dry the trays with a towel and am impressed that there are almost no sharp edges to catch the towel. The inside of the unit cleans easily too with a damp cloth. The quality is excellent - no sharp edges anywhere. Only minor issue was the directions said to peel off the packing tape covering the display and logo. When I peeled it off the logo, about half of the letters peeled off with the tape. I emailed the seller to try and get a new decal and they asked for my invoice; I haven't heard from them since sending the invoice. Eventually, I'll try and peel off the rest of the letters. Other than that minor disappointment, this is an excellent unit and I do recommend it.

Dawn V. : Each load is a delight!

Love the stainless! Easy slide out racks. Easy clean up! Simple to set time and temperature. Can load multiple items at once. Which is great for drying foods before they spoil and still get a full load. Makes perfect snacks! Endless possibilities! Love it!!! Kids, grandkids and neighbors love it too!

J. Rillo : Dries evenly! I love this machine!

This is an amazing product for the price. I dehydrate about 10 lbs of beef jerky a week. I used 2 round dehydrators and I would have to rotate them to get them to dry evenly. This product dries the perfect everytime. I have the meat cut at a little above 1/4" and it dries in 5 hours. Drying times differ depending on the thickness of the meat.

Pros
- dries evenly/no rotation needed
- timer and auto shut off

Cons (but nothing crazy)
- highest temp says 167 degrees, but it is really about 158 degrees
- says it can hold 13 lbs of meat, but I was able to get about 10 lbs

For the price, this is an amazing buy!

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.

Julie Mann : does the job

This is a very good dehydrator. I have been using it for more than a year and it dries foods very well and fast

J. Rillo : Dries evenly! I love this machine!

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

Jon : Works like it should

Simple to use/clean large surface area for alot of processing capability. Used once to dehydrate 25lbs of jerky so far so good.

James H. : Very nice! How much? Wowee wow wow!

Does what it’s supposed to. It’s massive but light. I have a garden window above the sink so it works well there. Others must have a massive kitchen, use it in the basement/garage, or deal with lugging it in and out of storage. It makes a great storage cabinet while not in use. Watch the garlic. It will destroy your house for days. Be sure to buy only California garlic. The garlic from China (75% of garlic I think) is produced and peeled in horrific conditions and with unregulated practices (slave labor/convicts using their teeth, chemicals, etc). Grow your own to be 100% sure :-)

Jeff Harris : Poor quality

Have had for less than 6 months and the heating element went out. Tried emailing and calling the company. No response. Don't waste your money.

Diana Wilmes : Loving dehydrater

So far so good time will tell

cody collins : Dented right out of the box.

JChelmo : This stainless dehydrator is super quiet and easy to use. Love the timer for automatic shut off.

Love this dehydrator! Is is quieter than expected! Love the window door and the timer for automatic shut off.

Amazon Customer : Nice dehydrator. Too bad they don't last.

As stated by a number of other reviewers, this unit is good looking, heavy stainless (don't like the idea of cooking in plastic), with a nice control panel, etc.. Our first one had the heating element die after two uses. Contacted the company and asked if they could send a new element. They eventually sent a complete new unit and didn't want the old one returned. After a little more than a year of light use, the new one has also died. They work well when operational but I really would recommend not buying this dehydrator. Just another example of corner-cutting manufacture in the interest of milking a little additional profit. A much more heavy duty heating element to go with the "commercial" box would make this product a winner.
UPDATE: After writing this review, I was contacted by the seller, telling me that they wanted me to be happy and to stand behind their product. They sent me another one (now the third), which seems to work fine. Keeping my fingers crossed that the third time's the charm. Added 2 stars to my original 1-star review.

Wahda : Check voltage and plug

Different plug than my country. It blew up and smoked it was really scary. I don't know if it's due to voltage. I followed what amazon recommended, buying a universal adapter but it didn't help me. I returend it. It's a big loss this machine otherwise is amazing. If it's not for the electricity I would still want it!! It's perfect.

Amazon Customer : DO NOT PURCHASE THIS SCAM!

DO NOT PURCHASE! SCAM! Came without trays and attachments. Useless without them. Unprofessional and a likely scam.
UPDATE: Contacted customer support and they hung up on me.

Arek : **

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.

Diana Wilmes : Loving dehydrater

So far so good time will tell

Amazon Customer : Ok

Would prefer that it got hotter. Up to 180 would be much better for meat.

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.

CR Gregory : Love the dehydrator, well made.

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

Amazon Customer : Great dehydrator

Fabulous!!

paneman : Awesome

I liked that it came with all the extras that you would add on to the others. Looks pro with the stainless steel. Have done a couple batches jerkey, dried fruits etc. has performed as expected. Very easy to operate. Great buy !!

FRANK CABODIE : Very nice and unit as advertised

I have used it three times to make jerky and it seems to work very well so far. The temperature is consistent throughout, no need to move trays around. Easy to clean, easy to operate.

cindy holden : Good temp control

Very versatile, includes all the parts needed for multiple types of dehydration. Fan ensures even heat distribution.

Cathy Stahel : For large amounts of jerky

Bought this dehydrator to make jerky. Have made 10 pds of teriyaki jerky and it came out delicious. The racks were very easy to clean afterwards. Love that it has it's own timer. Shuts off automatically when done. So far so good. Getting ready to make some more this weekend.

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.

WhiteShepMom : Excellent quality, easy to use, great product

Julie Mann : does the job

This is a very good dehydrator. I have been using it for more than a year and it dries foods very well and fast

Jonathan Sebo : Precise controls and operation, easy to use, professional quality!

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.

Dawn V. : Each load is a delight!

Tango : 4 out of 5. Good intermediate unit for hunters.

Package was a little banged up but I suspect that was the tweaker package handler/delivery driver’s doing. Moderate burned electronics smell upon recommended 30 min break-in but it subsided after recommended cleaning. Primarily used for jerky and works well. Top racks dry a bit faster but heat rises, so it was expected. Generally even drying other than that. Easy cleanup for the racks in the dishwasher, and the interior cleans easily, as there aren’t a lot of unnecessary seams on the interior. Time and temp controls are easy to set and relatively intuitive. Decent range/specification for the time/temp too. I haven’t dried anything but jerky (yet), but I will be trying the included “fruit roll-up” trays soon. Would definitely recommend for hunters because I can dry about 12-15lbs of meat in one session, depending on thickness. Overall, very happy to have upgraded to this over my previous dehydrators.

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!

Amazon Customer : Ok

Would prefer that it got hotter. Up to 180 would be much better for meat.

Sandhya S : Powerful and quiet. Works great.

Love this unit. It is quiet, has good temperature control, and works as expected. Happy with purchase. Have successfully dried mushrooms, fruit (apples, berries, bananas, grapes, tomatoes), vegetables (corn, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower), and spinach. Highly recommend.

Arek : **

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