Elite Gourmet EFD313B Food Dehydrator, Adjustable Temperature Controls, Jerky Herbs Fruit Veggies Snacks, BPA-Free, Stainless Steel 6 Trays review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Elite Gourmet
Material	Stainless Steel
Color	Black
Wattage	480 watts
Item Dimensions LxWxH	17.72 x 13.58 x 12.4 inches

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BPA-FREE STAINLESS STEEL: 6 mesh racks (13” x 12”) accommodate a wide variety of fruits, herbs, vegetables, and meat jerky, great for large families, health gurus, gardening enthusiasts, hikers/campers, outdoor hobbyists, etc.
PROGRAMMABLE TEMPERATURE from 95ºF to 160ºF and adjustable timer from 30-minutes up to 19.5 hours with automatic shutoff timer ensures that foods are dehydrated at their optimal temperature and horizontal air flow distributes heat evenly and efficiently.
HEALTHY SNACKS: Prepare 100% all-natural dehydrated foods and snacks with no added sugars, additives or preservatives. No more processed junk food, dry healthy fruit rolls, trail mix, granola, etc.
FUN AND CRAFTS: Perfect for hobbyists to dry flowers, potpourri or dough crafts and pet lovers to prepare healthy and delicious 100% natural treats for their furry companions.
EVEN HEAT DISTRIBUTION: using a rear mounted fan promotes even drying and air circulation. Large viewing window allows you to monitor the drying process.
SAFETY TESTED: ETL Listed at 480W of power / 120V is perfect for home use. Do not use outdoors. Dishwasher safe removable parts.
1 YEAR WARRANTY and U.S. based customer support team means you can buy with confidence. Includes 6 x Stainless steel trays, 1 x fruit roll-up sheet, 1 x drip pan are fully immersible and dishwasher safe.

From the manufacturer

Elite Platinum Heavy Duty Digital Food Dehydrator

Model#: EFD-313B

Your Elite Platinum heavy duty digitally programmed Food Dehydrator is the ultimate source for making dehydrated snacks right at the comfort of home. Save money, time and eliminate unhealthy preservatives making your own dried fruits, nuts, meat jerky and even flowers.

With its six individual large stainless steel dehydrating trays, each measuring at 13 x 12-inches, you can dry a large amount of assorted foods. The digital touch-panel controls allows you to adjust the built-in temperature setting with a simple touch, and program a set time with an auto shut-off system. Plus a large viewing window to check your progress. Dehydrating tasty snackable treats right at home has never been so easy!

Specifications:

Color: Black
Dimensions: 18 x 13.5 x 12 inches
Capacity: Six Stainless Steel Trays (12 x 13 inches)
Temperature Setting: 95 ~ 160 degrees Fahrenheit
Programmable Timer: Up to 24 hours with Auto Shut Off
Large Viewing Window: Yes
Dishwasher Safe: Yes - Drying Trays
110-120 Volts; 480 Watts


Digital Touch-Panel Controls Adjust the built-in temperature settings with a simple touch, and program a set time with an auto shut-off system.	Even Distribution and Slide-out Trays Each tray is evenly distributed to allow maximum air flow. Includes a drip pan and roll-up sheet.	Six Stainless Steel Trays Each tray measures 13 x 12 inches and are dishwasher safe.	Large Viewing Window With the large viewing window, you can now view the progress of the dehydration cycle.

product description

Size:6 Trays | Color:Black

Save money and time by creating your own healthy snacks quickly and easily at home with the Elite platinum 6 stainless steel tray snack maker food Dehydrator. It's sleek, contemporary design features 480 watts of drying power, and generates maximum speed and quality for Dehydrating fruits, vegetables, and jerky. It's never been so easy to whip up a batch of banana, apple or kale chips or dry your favorite vegetables, herbs and even flowers! features a swing-out door W/ clear viewing window to watch drying progress and a digital control panel W/ adjustable timer and temperature buttons. Includes dishwasher safe parts: 6 removable stainless steel Dehydrating trays, fruit roll sheet and a drip tray.

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Questions about Elite Gourmet EFD313B Food Dehydrator, Adjustable Temperature Controls, Jerky Herbs Fruit Veggies Snacks, BPA-Free, Stainless Steel 6 Trays

Does it have a fan only mode? Meaning no heat at all just the fan.

Answer: No it doesn't. Just low to high knob.

Answer: It gets warm enough that I have to let things cool off before putting in a container.

Answer: No

Is the interior of the machine steel or plastic?

Answer: The inside is plastic. The machine is great I used it a dozen times the last couple months and has never failed to impress me.

what is the roll up sheet made of?

Answer: Teflon.

What about the voltage it is 110 or 220 volt ?

Answer: American 110 V.

What is the voltage 110 or 220 volt ?

Answer: The instruction manual does not mention the voltage but the telephone number for the manufacturer is: 1800-365--6133 ext. 120, 107,105 or 115

What are the interior dimensions?

Answer: I don't know the exact size but I know that I do jerky in it and a whole running broil spice up thinly will fit in it perfectly I love it I use it all the time

Answer: 11" H x 12" W x 13" D

what are the 4 dots on the control knob for? I understand the other ones that follow are for the temperature. Please help

Answer: THEY ARE JUST PRIOR TO THE TEMPS STARTING.

How come my temperature dial only light up on the first temperature grouping and not the other 2? Is it broke

Answer: Mine lights up on all of them

Where is the place for manufacturing

can you use frozen fruit?

Answer: I wouldn't recommend frozen fruits because it has excess water in it. It already takes about 8 hours just to dry a fresh fruit. If you do a fruit that is frozen not only will it probably take twice as long but it may not come out the way it should.

where was this made? USA?

Answer: Not likely.

where can i get a replacement manual

Answer: Contact the manufacturer on their webpage.

Does this work for candy?

Answer: Not sure for candy. We’ve only done jerky and works great

Did you receive the machine without the original box or the manfucter box?

Answer: In the original box very Satisfied with the product ????

Answer: No, it came in the original box.

Answer: It came in original box

Answer: Mine came in the manufacture box which I was not pleased as this was a Christmas gift.

Can i get segments without the trays to have more space for larger things?

Answer: The trays nestle into each other. It won’t work without the trays.

I received the machine without the original box , does not sound good for me!please advice

Answer: Return it and get another.

What is the warranty for this item?

Answer: It has a 1 year warranty.

Where can I get a good book on the dehydrating foods thank you

Is the timer extremely loud? Another review of a different brand complained about this. I don't want a loud timer.

Answer: No. The timer is not loud at all. Any button that you press has a low beep. You barely notice that the dehydrator is even on. It cooks like a whisper.

Answer: The machine overall is very quiet. We left it on overnight and didn't hear it once.

Does it work on 220v ?

Answer: No, only 110

Answer: no!!!

Why can't you ship to PO box? Get your act togethet amazon.

My husband threw away my manual for my machine. Is there somewhere to download it online or get a new one? I’ve had no luck finding it online.

Answer: I don't know how you can get a manual but the instructions are fairly easy. Press the button for the time you want to dehydrate something. The manual didn't help me at all. You have to do trial and error of how long to dehydrate something depending on what it is and what the thickness is.

What size mesh screens fit this model ?

Where is this product manufacture?

Answer: China

I want to soak/sprout then dehydrate nuts. Has anyone used it for this? thanks!!

Answer: Sprouts are fragile having a small amount of internal water, so, when drying use care with heat and time levels to ensure not destroying them. Nut? Not a big fan of those vs. Dry roasting in a non-stick pan over low heat or in oven dry roasting same at low heat. Nuts have practically no water in them, thus not sure why dehydrate??

Other than the roll up sheet, anything else contains ptfe/pfa/teflon?

Answer: I think your fine !!

Am I the only one that received plastic trays? Who is the seller to possibly get the metal trays for this dehydrator?

Answer: The only plastic trays I got were for dehydrating berries, which had small holes and was almost mesh like but rigid, and a solid plastic tray for making fruit leather. Both sat on top of the wire trays.

Answer: You should have received 6 Stainless Steel racks. If your dehydrator is missing these items, please email us at support@maxi-matic.com directly. Include a copy of your amazon order confirmation and your mailing address and we will ship you the racks.

Answer: They switched to plastic a few years ago. You might be able to order them separately.

What is the wattage of this machine?

Answer: 480 watts

What are the benefits?

Answer: The benefit will be you will have a new piece of junk in your kitchen,mine had to be returned two days after arriving

Answer: To be able to dehydrate more than one tray of goods.

do you have this product at 220 v?

Answer: No that would be way too much amperage for a home food dehydrator.

Is the plug 2 prongs or 3 plongs?

Answer: It is a two-prong plug. However, you can purchase a small 3-prong adapter at any hardware store for about $1. It allows you to plug in 2 and 3 prong items. I like the simplicity of this dehydrator. It's easy to use. I have not used it often because I bought it specifically to make dried meat for my dogs and it just takes forever to do that, even though you can do it over night, I just keep forgetting to use it lol. But if you know you're going to use it on a regular basis, I highly recommend it.

Answer: 2 prong.

Someone asked what the interior was made of. One response said platice. How can that be? Please clarify anybody.

Answer: Yes all interior is plastic. However, this is plastic which is temperature correct material to the level of heat the unit is designed for. Dehydrators are lower heat level fan driven devices. I am 100% satisfied with this product, use it often and would recommend it to anyone who wants precision drying of meats [I use it for both meat and fruit] and other items. The company who makes this is TOP NOTCH!

Answer: yes, it's plastic.

Can it be operated outside the US with 240V?

Answer: My guess is unlike any US powered product, providing you use a certified power converter for that country you are visiting, sure. The actual product using a fan to dry your desired choices so it does not draw a large amount or current and power. It's the best unit to date I've used, quiet, easy to clean and use, a winner all around. Maxi-Matic has a great support site so if you drop them a question about this via their email, they do respond in a timely manner. Myself, if you use an excellent power adapter it should work fine. Great luck, be safe, Shalom Blessed be he to guard you in all travel. Moshe S.

Can we buy extra trays

are the trays dishwasher safe?

Answer: We washed them in dishwasher and they were fine.

Answer: Yes that’s the best way to clean them

Answer: I put them on the top rack

Can it support 230V ?

Answer: This is a 110-120V product. It is not recommended for use out of the US at 220-230 volts.

Answer: Mine supports 110v. Hope this helps.

Is the plastic that the body is made from BPA-free?

Answer: I honestly do not know

Is the door glass?

Answer: No. Most of the exterior of the unit is plastic.

Answer: No, it's plastic.

Answer: No it is a pretty flimsy plastic.

Do you recommend this machine ?

Answer: I would recommend this machine. We have dried onions, peppers. they turned out great. I set the timer and they were done perfectly. Very nice Dehydrator for the money.

Answer: Yes--I have owned three other machines and none compare to the quality of this one

Answer: Actually yes I do. I have only used it twice, making two batched of venison jerky. It worked as advertised. The features make it very simple. You set the time and temperature and it shuts off once it completes the cycle. So far I'm very pleased. I'd also mention it is very light and easy to move around if you need to. I'd buy it again!

Answer: Christmas present. Have not used it

I know fruits vary but with this dehydrater. typically how long does the fruit take to dehydrate?

Answer: Bananas, mangos, apples, pineapple, tend to take about 18-34 hours.

Answer: For plantains about 24 hours on low-medium or 12 on a higher temp

Answer: Mine was a defect right out of the box,sent it back and got a different make.

Anyone ever dried peppers in this?

Answer: Yes, then I blend them in the blender and make my own spices. Split them in half and they dry out faster.

Puede secar oregano

Does it support 220V?

Answer: Yes

does it come w/ a recipe booklet?

Answer: know. Are a few recipes, not many.

Can I dry fresh cranberries or peas without falling between the mesh?

Answer: Cranberries yes, but peas will fall through the mesh. I purchased a box of Homey (10 pack)14×14 non stick Teflon dehydrator sheets for this exact problem and they are reusable.

Does anyone have a link for replacement trays? They get brittle after a dozen uses then break a little too easily.

Answer: No

How do you set the correct temp? The numbers on the dials don’t match up with the recommended instructions & instructions don’t go over setting temp.

Answer: With the dial on the front of it

What are the pre-set temperatures? Looking to set food at 115 or 118.

Answer: You can set it to any temperature between 95ºf to 160ºf.

Answer: It is preset for just about anything you want to do. We just finished peppers for dried seasonings and it turned out great. Going to do jerky next. I am pretty much satisfied with ours. I recommend it.

Has anyones plastic trays cracked?

Answer: No not yet, but I don't suggest washing any plastic in the dishwasher it will keep them lasting longer.

Answer: Yes the started cracking about a month of using it.

can you use a dehydrator sheets in the trays?

Answer: Yes,

Product reviews of Elite Gourmet EFD313B Food Dehydrator, Adjustable Temperature Controls, Jerky Herbs Fruit Veggies Snacks, BPA-Free, Stainless Steel 6 Trays

niteliter : Not worth the money.

Price was great,quality was very poor,I set it to the needed temperature of 135 but could only find a high of 111 using a very reliable heat seeker,what was supposed to take 6-8 hours ended up taking 15,and that was after following directions closely,but that was my mistake as I have read several times to not buy a machine that heated from the bottom,I will return this and search again.I expect Amazon to block this review.

BONZAII : Great Bang For Your Buck!

Great little dehydrator. Dollar for dollar this device gets my vote. Simple, very effective and easy to use and clean. What more can you ask for.

Dawn Robitshek : Not for the serious hydrator

I would suggest purchasing the linnets, food sticks and it's a pain to clean.
There is not a lot of room between trays and when drying sliced strawberries at the suggested width they stuck to the wrack.
Paperwork provides suggestions for temp/time, I suggest you default to highest suggested temp and longest suggested time.
If you plan to dehydrate large quantities this may not be the most effectent hydrator.

wendy beehner : Good dehydrator.

I enjoy this dehydrator. I'm not happy with the temperature control being 10 degrees apart. I'm not able to control the exact temperature and that's annoying. Metal mesh trays are not the easiest to clean so i would recommend buying dehydrator sheets.

wisconsin man : Great machine.....

Nothing really to dislike, used a lot and has held up very well, heavy duty metal racks, easy to clean and it's working around the clock dehydrating food for my kayaking camping trips.

Cheyenne : Its not bad

We make beef Jerky on a weekly basis. Slight addiction for us. It does the job however after the 3rd use, the trays have started to crack in various places. So they don't hold up for very long, which is disappointing, given the money spent on this. Wish it was better quality. Plus there isn't much area space for the larger pieces. Idk....its just ok.

Michelle : Simply an awesome product

I love this dehydrator. This is my first dehydrator I am ever owned and I selected the perfect one. I use it to dry my NONI leaves and even made fruit rolls ups. Easy to use but I noticed that when drying out Noni leaves if you are going t o make a powder after you dehydrate the leaves you should put them in your blender while the leaves are still crisp.

Becca V : CHEAP RIPOFF - MELTS WHEN USING LOW SETTING.

Melted despite using as instructions intended...cheap and poorly made. You'd be better off buying another model (and I note the price has gone up $10 since I bought it a few months ago)

Eric Magoo : Works

Use Youtube and read the instructions and I was able to dehydrate ground beef and chicken for backpacking trips. Saved me space and weight for my camping/backpacking trips and getting protein. For me, it took around 8 hours and no issues. When it came to rehydrating took about 15 mins with boiling water. I also used parchment paper which made clean up a breeze.

George and Gina : GREAT medium sized dehydrator!

We LOVE this thing!! It is quiet, dehydrates jerky beautifully, it’s super easy to clean (hand washing is easy and dishwasher safe!) the only problem is, the jerky is gone in 1.5 days even with 5 trays full. But, that’s not a defect of the product. That’s lack of self-control on our family’s part. (Two people). You won’t be disappointed by this dehydrator! Cant wait to use it for more things soon. ????

alethea rose : Ehhh?!?

Easy to use. Goes up to 158 degrees If I remember correctly. Takes longer to dry things than directed. But in the end, it works. Pain to clean. If you want something to experiment with and not waste a lot of money this will work. If you want to get serious and make stuff, spend more for a better machine.

Arthur Chaney : works ok, not the best

it just did an ok job, my beef jerky came out ok but when I did bananas and other fruit didn't seem like they ever dried even after 24 hours they were still soft and go0ey nothing like what I see at the stores. also it sucks so much energy from heat that my bill went up after using it just for a week so beware

Lulu : Good buy if you have the time

It’s spacious and durable, however even at the highest setting it takes forever to dehydrate. As a bartender that dehydrates citrus almost every day, I have to let the lemons and limes go for at least 20 hours, whereas my previous dehydrator only needed 12. Good buy if you have plenty of time to let it do it’s thing.

Nichole Balderas : Elite Platinum Maxi-Matic EFD-313B Digital Food Dehydrator

This was the perfect size and very easy to put together. Perfect for Deer/Beef jerky. My boyfriend is VERY Happy with Elite Platinum Maxi-Matic EFD-313B Digital Food Dehydrator.

Kristi : Good unit

Easy to use (I hate reading manuals. ???? )
We wanted healthier snack options so Iove how easy it is to pack these for on the go. Cleans up pretty easily.

Michelle : Simply an awesome product

J : Top notch Dehydrator

wife here: This machine is wonderful. Stainless steel trays, simple operating instructions, and peacefully quiet. It even looks nice. Highly recommended. I already made turnip chips. make sure you marinate your raw chips in salt water, then microwave them for 3 minutes before dehydrating. Much quicker results.

Jennifer Clarke : TAKES FOREVER AND HAS NO TIMER

The instructions that come with the dehumidifier claim that you can dry apples in 8 hours, it took 3 days!! Also, there is no timer on it so you have to keep track on how long things are in there. There is also not an option to return this POS so now I am stuck with it. Don't bother to buy this, go with a better option and save your time and money.

Jennifer Clarke : TAKES FOREVER AND HAS NO TIMER

John R : Perfect food dehydrator for me

I can dehydrate up to 5 apples or similar fruits in one go! Ease of cleaning and adjustable temps and shelf height is key!

Shirl : Food Dehydrator

We purchased this for our daughter who has two large dogs. So far we have used it for doggie treats which saves a ton of money for her. The dogs love the treats. Chicken liver is hard and messy to do, so I quick doing those treats. Beef, chicken jerky is great. Purchase meat when it is marked down.

Nichole Balderas : Elite Platinum Maxi-Matic EFD-313B Digital Food Dehydrator

This was the perfect size and very easy to put together. Perfect for Deer/Beef jerky. My boyfriend is VERY Happy with Elite Platinum Maxi-Matic EFD-313B Digital Food Dehydrator.

Amazon Customer : Good but be careful with handling

Product arrived to my house with a plastic part broken, i used a special glue to fix it. overall it's a good dehydration machine

Tamra Rahman : Not what I was looking for

The product is probably fine in most cases but I needed to dehydrate items that were bigger than the skinny trays so it wouldn't work for what I needed.

Nicole : Two Thumbs Up!

I love eating dehydrated snacks however, it’s gotten to be too expensive. So, decided to make my own. This dehydrator is really nice. It has 3 temperature grade reads, so you can control how long the temperature you would like for your snack or ingredient. I check on my food as it’s being dehydrated. I don’t want a snap in my food, just a crack. I’m very happy with my results.

Mary J. FRESNO,CA : Looks are not everything.

We did not overuseit, but no heat......very disapointd.

C. Sanabria Damron : Hmmm good but could be better

So my fault in assuming that this unit had a light due to not only the size but also it has a clear window in the door which serves no purpose if there is no light. Also the fact that the door can be opened and the oven does not turn off is not a good thing. That being said the unit works well and has plenty of space on the racks to dehydrate plenty of jerky. If it just had a light and a safety shut off then it would be perfect.

Jimmy Boy : Unfair review

Unfair review, it came broken and clearly someone bought it, broke it And then returned it.

Eleanor : I'm holding out on a fully positive review for a bit longer...

Okay so the thing /works/ but not overly well. I lent out my higher-end, large food dehydrator to my mother last growing season and decided to purchase this small one for a couple fruits/herbs until I can get mine back. So, I have experience with other food dehydrators prior to purchasing this one.

I know upon purchase that it wouldn't be /as/ nice as the other dehydrator, but figured it would get the job done.

Pros:

1) It does in fact dehydrate food

Cons:

1) It takes MUCH longer than stated in the pamphlet
2) There's no way to control/know exactly which temp the machine is currently heated to (the light that comes on when you turn it on is a bit misleading in it's positioning)
3) You have to make sure that the tiers are seated PERFECTLY in order for it to work well.

I'm not very happy with how long it takes to dehydrate, so I may end up returning it, but I'm going to give it a bit more time before I make that decision.

For example: herbs, which should take about 5-7 hours, took about 12. Apple slices (sliced THIN) took about 24 hours to fully dry. When they should take about 9-12.

Jennifer Clarke : TAKES FOREVER AND HAS NO TIMER

Chambu : Works Great

I have used it several times to dehydrate figs, mangos, and apples, and it works great. The '-' and '+' buttons are not easy to use.

melanie : Stopped working after two uses.

So, I used this to dry some fruit the day that we got it, and it worked pretty good.

A couple of days later, we dried some veggies to try out, it worked pretty good then as well.

Today (a couple of weeks later) I tried to use it for a third time and noticed that it's only blowing out cold air, even on the highest setting. I am pretty sure a product should last more than two uses before failing.

This dehydrator is trash, and I very much recommend looking elsewhere before wasting your money like we did.

Drewboi???????? : Very nice product

It's a lovely product howver with time and patients You will see the results that you want from it It's light weight easy to use easy to clean the temperature control and it is very wonderful Doesn't make a lot of noise which is good The shipping of the product Took her on to it's because I'm in Jamaica so But the the wait was worth it because as the mediately as I got it I just clean it up and it start using right away is just easy to use from the Box you just got up his stuff whatever you put in it and just put it in and you're good to go My only disappointment is that it took way too long for the stuff to get dried out um but I guess it does depends on what ever you are putting in like for onions bell peppers beef jerky those have like less moisture it in so its user to get dried out took me like have 6 hours to get the onions and bell peppers to dried but the end result was great

Claire : Patience is a virtue.

This dehydrator works very well. I'm drying figs, peaches and one tray of apples as I type. I've been taste testing every couple hours. Jerky is next on list. I love the adjustable temperature! It's small out of the box but when you start using it, it holds a lot. The fan is a little nosier then I'd like. But the trays are easy to wash, and a quick wipe on base is all it needs.

Bird is the word : Does the job, bad quality

This dehydrator works as intended and gets the job done. However the quality of the trays is trash. All 5 of them arrived cracked on the sides, which I didn't mind too much because they are still functional. But after 2 uses and washes one side of one tray broke off, and the small plastic grid of 3 of the other trays have started to snap off. I don't expect this to hold up to much longer...

Becca V : CHEAP RIPOFF - MELTS WHEN USING LOW SETTING.

Melted despite using as instructions intended...cheap and poorly made. You'd be better off buying another model (and I note the price has gone up $10 since I bought it a few months ago)

winetree : Home made dog treats

I bought this for my dog treats.
She love it so much. Good with chicken breast, beef, pork jerky. Any kinds of meat.????

Sherri Wingard : Metal shelves last, good quality, beef jerky for days!

Buy this! You will not regret it. My first dehydrator had plastic shelves (Ronco). The trays became very brittle and shattered. I purchased this dehydrator with metal shelves and absolutely love it. I make beef jerky weekly and this product is perfect.

Danielle Shore : Great For Fruit

We have a huge mango tree in our backyard and had to find something to do with all of the fruit. Last year I dehydrated them in the oven for hours, which was fine because I was working from home due to COVID. This year I did not have that ability so I bought this dehydrator. It worked so well. I could dehydrate about 10 mangos at a time which was awesome since our tree produces so much fruit! The only down side is storing it. It doesn’t compact to far so you should make sure you have room for it. It lived on our counter during mango season and was constantly in use. Now that mango season is over I am trying to find a spot that it can fit in.

Kindle Customer : Strange smell

This works pretty well but I would caution people to wash it thoroughly before use and let it run a few hours empty. I put some apples in after a quick wipe down and got a strange odor in the first few hours that penetrated the food. Seems oily in nature. Will wash again and try another load and update the review later. Edit: nope the odor is still there and still penetrating the food. Downgraded my rating to one star. Run away from this one!

Becca V : CHEAP RIPOFF - MELTS WHEN USING LOW SETTING.

Melted despite using as instructions intended...cheap and poorly made. You'd be better off buying another model (and I note the price has gone up $10 since I bought it a few months ago)

Angel59 : Excellent Dehydrator!

I love how compact it is I can place it on my counter. It works really well and the stainless steel trays are very sturdy. I looked for a long time for a good machine and this one is a good price. I have dehydrated tomatoes, broccoli, eggplant and made raw vegan wraps in it. I love this machine!

J : Top notch Dehydrator

wisconsin man : Great machine.....

Nothing really to dislike, used a lot and has held up very well, heavy duty metal racks, easy to clean and it's working around the clock dehydrating food for my kayaking camping trips.

Bargin hunter : Dehtdrator

Fast shipment. Havent used it yet so cant answer survey. it is smaller than i expected but it will work for making jerky. Thanks

Melissab21 : Elite Gourmet Food Dehydrator Personal review

The Elite Gourmet Food Dehydrator works great! It does not take up a lot of surface area in the counter and it makes quick work of dehydration.

I really liked how the trays “nest” together for secure stacking. I like the dial for temperature, the fan for circulating air through the product. The unit is easy to clean and store!

I noticed the temperature control has ranges of temperature, but no specific setting. The light indicating the unit is easily for confused for temperature indicator. The trays can almost be stacked either way but they align with tabs abs putting a tray in upside down isn’t possible.

Overall the unit is a great balance of price, size, and operation. I highly recommend

Gretchen Kennett : Best beef jerky maker!!

Make sure you wipe it down and run it for 30 mins prior to use as suggested. I bought this specifically for beef jerky and I've been making it since the day I got it. I hate spending money on jerky. Now I always have delisish jerky in my home. It's not to large and I can easily do just over 2 lbs in one setting. So easy to use quiet and nice looking. Love this machine!

IFNLOV : Makes great beef jerky still right can be used for multi purposes

Did everything I wanted it to do made great beef jerky and with the stainless steel shelves I can use them for multi purposes so goodbuy

Michelle : Takes a long time

This product was smaller than I expected. It also takes two to three times longer to dry food than it says. For example, the manual says 6-7hours to dry apples. It ended up taking almost two days at the suggested temperature :/ Even when we tried it again at a higher temperature, it took longer than it said it would.

Eric Magoo : Works

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Elite Gourmet EFD313B Food Dehydrator, Adjustable Temperature Controls, Jerky Herbs Fruit Veggies Snacks, BPA-Free, Stainless Steel 6 Trays review and price compare 2025

Product overview

product features

From the manufacturer

Elite Platinum Heavy Duty Digital Food Dehydrator

Model#: EFD-313B

Specifications:

Digital Touch-Panel Controls

Even Distribution and Slide-out Trays

Six Stainless Steel Trays

Large Viewing Window

product description

product details

important information

Questions about Elite Gourmet EFD313B Food Dehydrator, Adjustable Temperature Controls, Jerky Herbs Fruit Veggies Snacks, BPA-Free, Stainless Steel 6 Trays

Does it have a fan only mode? Meaning no heat at all just the fan.

Is the interior of the machine steel or plastic?

what is the roll up sheet made of?

What about the voltage it is 110 or 220 volt ?

What is the voltage 110 or 220 volt ?

What are the interior dimensions?

what are the 4 dots on the control knob for? I understand the other ones that follow are for the temperature. Please help

How come my temperature dial only light up on the first temperature grouping and not the other 2? Is it broke

Where is the place for manufacturing

can you use frozen fruit?

where was this made? USA?

where can i get a replacement manual

Does this work for candy?

Did you receive the machine without the original box or the manfucter box?

Can i get segments without the trays to have more space for larger things?

I received the machine without the original box , does not sound good for me!please advice

What is the warranty for this item?

Where can I get a good book on the dehydrating foods thank you

Is the timer extremely loud? Another review of a different brand complained about this. I don't want a loud timer.

Does it work on 220v ?

Why can't you ship to PO box? Get your act togethet amazon.

My husband threw away my manual for my machine. Is there somewhere to download it online or get a new one? I’ve had no luck finding it online.

What size mesh screens fit this model ?

Where is this product manufacture?

I want to soak/sprout then dehydrate nuts. Has anyone used it for this? thanks!!

Other than the roll up sheet, anything else contains ptfe/pfa/teflon?

Am I the only one that received plastic trays? Who is the seller to possibly get the metal trays for this dehydrator?

What is the wattage of this machine?

What are the benefits?

do you have this product at 220 v?

Is the plug 2 prongs or 3 plongs?

Someone asked what the interior was made of. One response said platice. How can that be? Please clarify anybody.

Can it be operated outside the US with 240V?

Can we buy extra trays

are the trays dishwasher safe?

Can it support 230V ?

Is the plastic that the body is made from BPA-free?

Is the door glass?

Do you recommend this machine ?

I know fruits vary but with this dehydrater. typically how long does the fruit take to dehydrate?

Anyone ever dried peppers in this?

Puede secar oregano

Does it support 220V?

does it come w/ a recipe booklet?

Can I dry fresh cranberries or peas without falling between the mesh?

Does anyone have a link for replacement trays? They get brittle after a dozen uses then break a little too easily.

How do you set the correct temp? The numbers on the dials don’t match up with the recommended instructions & instructions don’t go over setting temp.

What are the pre-set temperatures? Looking to set food at 115 or 118.

Has anyones plastic trays cracked?

can you use a dehydrator sheets in the trays?

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