Ivation 10 Tray Commercial Food Dehydrator Machine | 1000w, Digital Adjustable Timer and Temperature Control | Dryer for Jerky, Herb, Meat, Beef, Fruit and To Dry Vegetables | Stainless Steel review and price compare 2025

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Brand	Ivation
Material	Stainless Steel
Color	Stainless Steel
Wattage	1000.00
Shape	Rectangular

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REAR-MOUNTED AUTOMATIC FAN: The Fan Inside This Dehydrator Circulates Warm Air with 1000W of Heating Power to Ensure Your Food Product Is EVENLY DRIED from All Angles.
SIX SPACIOUS TRAYS: Room For Six Trays (15.6” X 15.6”) Means You Have Room to Preserve All Your Favorite Beef Jerky, Fruit, Snacks, Vegetables, Bread, Herbs, Dog Treats and Even More for Long Lasting Superior Health Benefits! You Can Remove One or More Trays at a Time to Make Room for Especially Thick Slices, If Needed.
STAINLESS STEEL BODY & TRAYS: All Parts Are BPA-Free, Making Them Safe For Your HOUSEHOLD and COMMERCIAL Use and Keeping Your Food Free From Harmful Toxins.
DIGITAL TEMPERATURE & TIMER: Has a Temperature Range of 95ºF to 167ºF. Set Timer to Automatically Shut Off Your Dehydrator at the Designated Time, In 30-Minute Increments, For Up To 24 Hours at a Time.
EASY TO CLEAN: The Stainless Steel Trays and The Drip Tray At The Bottom Of The Unit Are All Removable, DISHWASHER-SAFE and Easy to Clean For Your Convenience.

Product Description

Specs:

Complies with US electrical safety regulations ETL
Dimensions: 17 x 16.5 x 21 inch
Rated power: 1000W

Box Contents:

Food dehydrator
10 drying racks
1 mesh sheet
1 solid sheet
Drip tray
User guide

Ivation 10 Tray Stainless Steel Food Dehydrator

The Ivation Stainless Steel Food Dehydrator is the healthiest, easiest, and most economical way to serve your family with wholesome, home-made food that are high in nutrients but low in calories. Like delicious meat jerky, crunchy green beans or dried sweet potato sticks, banana chips or dried apples with cinnamon, or any Variety of Fruits, Herbs, Vegetables, And Meats.

Great for fruits, herbs, and meats and more
10 removable, height adjustable racks (15.6"x15.6")
Digital thermostat adjusts from 95 F to 167 F
Timer Range: 00:30 – 24:00
Digital timer with automatic shutoff
Stainless Steel - BPA Free & Dishwasher safe parts
Dishwasher safe parts
Rear-mounted fan for even drying


STAINLESS STEEL BODY & TRAYS All Parts Are BPA-Free, Making Them Safe For Your HOUSEHOLD and COMMERCIAL Use and Keeping Your Food Free From Harmful Toxins.	DIGITAL TEMPERATURE & TIMER Has a Temperature Range of 95ºF to 167ºF. Set Timer to Automatically Shut Off Your Dehydrator at the Designated Time, In 30-Minute Increments, For Up To 24 Hours at a Time.	REAR-MOUNTED AUTOMATIC FAN The Fan Inside This Dehydrator Circulates Warm Air with 1000W of Heating Power to Ensure Your Food Product Is EVENLY DRIED from All Angles.


SIX SPACIOUS TRAYS Room For Six Trays (15.6” X 15.6”) Means You Have Room to Preserve All Your Favorite Beef Jerky, Fruit, Snacks, Vegetables, Bread, Herbs, Dog Treats and Even More for Long Lasting Superior Health Benefits! You Can Remove One or More Trays at a Time to Make Room for Especially Thick Slices, If Needed.	HOME-MADE AND NUTRITIOUS The Ivation Stainless Steel Food Dehydrator is the healthiest, easiest, and most economical way to serve your family with wholesome, home-made food that are high in nutrients but low in calories.	EASY TO CLEAN The Stainless Steel Trays and The Drip Tray At The Bottom Of The Unit Are All Removable, DISHWASHER-SAFE and Easy to Clean For Your Convenience.



Material	Polycarbonate	Polycarbonate	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	Polycarbonate / Stainless Steel Trays	Polycarbonate / Stainless Steel Trays
Number of Trays	6	9	6	10	6	9
Total Shelf Space (Square Inch)	936 sq in	1,404 sq in	936 sq in	2,434 sq in	936 sq in	1,404 sq in
Recommended Use	Home	Home	Home/Commercial	Home/Commercial	Home	Home
BPA Free Shelves	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wattage	480 Watts	600 Watts	600 Watts	1000 Watts	480 Watts	600 Watts
Max Temperature	158 F	158 F	167 F	167 F	158 F	158 F
Max Timer	19.5 Hours	19.5 Hours	24 Hours	24 Hours	19.5 Hours	19.5 Hours
Digital Controls	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

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Questions about Ivation 10 Tray Commercial Food Dehydrator Machine | 1000w, Digital Adjustable Timer and Temperature Control | Dryer for Jerky, Herb, Meat, Beef, Fruit and To Dry Vegetables | Stainless Steel

Is this UL Listed?

Answer: UL and ETL Listings are equivalent. No difference in the evaluation of the product for compliance with UL Standards for Safety

Answer: It is US ETL which is slightly different than UL.

How noisy is this when dehydrating?

Answer: Not noisy at all . The 6 trays clean up easy in the dishwasher . Simple to use and it makes sumptuous jerky . I had to play around until I got a couple of my favorite recipes . Now I won't hesitate to whip up a batch . I get a lot of request from my fellow co-workers .

Answer: It’s very quite

Answer: About the same as a small fan blowing,it’s quieter than a microwave...

Where can I find the temps you need to dehydrate different fruit??

Answer: I havent dehydrated fruit but numerous websites have all different Temps for different items. I've mostly just made jerky with mine and the first few batches were experiments. Try this recommendation and wasn't satisfied so tried another. Trial and error and you will find what works for you.

I had seen on a review that this machine could be used as bread proofing machine as well. Is this true?

Answer: I don't see why not. If bread proofing is ok to be utilized with a backfan blowing super dry hot air over it then yes. I think if so, you may have to rotate your bread. However, please note the trays are precise squares (but close) and seem to only want to fit in the racks in a single direction only allowing you to essentially rotate the tray itself in 180 degree increments. Hope that helps!

Can this product dehydrate liquids? Hummus?

Answer: Yes, it can dehydrate anything that any dehydrator can. I have not done hummus but I it's a good idea!

Answer: I made fruit roll-ups from apple sauce which is pretty liquidy but it takes a while to remove all the water. Probably would work for humus.

Does this thing have a warenty?

Answer: Yes, This product is covered by a limited one-year warranty.

I need a Cover for the dehydrator

What is the advantage of having 1000 watts? Others have 600 watts.

Answer: More heat equates to more drying power. Essentially, is the same as laying your material in the sun or in a shady area. Both will dry the material; one is just a bit faster, that's all.

Answer: It's more powerful. It dries in a more efficient manner.

can this dehydrate beef. hamburger?

Answer: This should be able to dehydrate meats. It offers a very wide range of temperatures from 95 - 158 degrees F. You could look up some recipes to be sure. The stainless steel trays are about 1/2 " mesh and some foods will fall through. You might want additional trays that are sold separately (with either fine openings or solid trays). I haven't used mine for meat, but for a variety of other foods is has served me very well - fruit leathers, kale, garlic, mushrooms, herbs and likely a few other things I am not recalling at the moment.

Answer: I have not tried drying beef or hamburger. I have made beef jerky and it turned out great. But that meat was marinated. You might try a small amount of burger first. I recommend patting it as dry as possible with paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible first. Good luck!

Is this nsf certified

Answer: It's a commercial grade food dehydrator

Answer: It does not have nsf seal on the device

Can this be used to smoke summer sausage ?

Answer: I don't know exactly the process for making summer sausage. However, this unit is basically the same as any dehydrator; it has a heating element and a fan to extract the moisture. I purchased this unit for my wife to dry meat to make a sort of dried beef. The main selling points of this unit are the stainless steel shelves and exterior, the number and spacing options of shelves, the heating element and physical size of the unit. For my wife and I, it is exactly what we wanted. It should be noted that the thicker and more dense your fruit or meat is, the longer drying time will be required. Hope this helps.

Answer: I would not use to smoke summer sausage.

Answer: I don't know the process for smoking summer sausage but I don't see why not. It works great!

Answer: No unfortunately it cannot. You would have to have some other type of unit to use Outdoors for that

Answer: No, this is not a smoker

Does this ivation 10 tray stainless steel food dehydrator have a 120 volt motor or a 220 volt

Answer: It’s 120 volt motor

Answer: It has a 110 volt motor

Does it use 220-240V ac power?

Answer: No

Where can I buy extra solid and mesh sheets that fit this?

Answer: Amazon...

Is this nsf certified

Answer: It's a commercial grade food dehydrator

Answer: It does not have nsf seal on the device

How much space are between the trays on the 10 tray model?

Answer: 1 1/4 inch the trays are removable and will provide more space

Do they make a cover for this dehydrator?

Answer: To the best of my knowledge, there is no cover available to buy. As I plan to have my on our back porch, I plan to create one myself to keep pests out. I have planned to use plywood to make a cover. That is my plan at this moment.

Does this thing have a warenty?

Answer: Yes, This product is covered by a limited one-year warranty.

Is the drip tray stainless steel as well?

Answer: The "drip tray" is not stainless steel however the type of plastic they use makes it super easy to clean it's like a no-stick surface. You could always cover the bottom of the unit with aluminum foil if you don't want any plastics in the unit. You could also let it drip on the bottom but that would be a bit harder to clean up. This particular dehydrator was a great investment. I made some of the best jerky in this unit. Can even give you a recipe if you want!

Answer: No, the removable drip tray is not stainless steel.

Answer: The whole inside is stainless. Not sure what you mean by drip tray.

Answer: It is stainless. Very nice dehydrator.

Answer: Plastic but bottom is stainless

Answer: Mine came with plastic

Answer: Ni plastic

Answer: I believe so

I’m using my new dehydrator for the first time and can’t get the temperature to set at 160 degrees, it either says 158 or 167. Am I missing something?

Answer: Set at highest then back down but my hubby said it doesn’t matter if few degrees off.

Are these stainless steel trays chrome coated as well as other many dehydrators?

Stopped working after 3 mos/6 uses. Looks like control panel is shot. How do I buy parts?

Answer: I would contact the manufacturer you can look it up on the internet

Does it tell you what the moisture content is? Can you dry to a set moisture percentage?

Answer: Not that ive seen

Is the door renovable?

Answer: No, it is hinged.

How big is it?

Answer: The size of a large microwave..

Made in the usa dehydrator? i support usa-made products

Answer: I am fairly certain this product is NOT made in the USA. For the most part, anytime you see a company name which you don't recognize and no USA city or phone number as a contact, it would point me to believe the product was made outside of the USA. I prefer to support American made products as well, but I could not find a stainless steel shelf unit with the large capacity that I wanted.

Answer: Yes. And, I must say, I don't know how I have lived as long as I have without it! It is bigger than I had thought, so, at first, I was not sure if I was happy with it or not. But, once I began dehydrating my meats and herbs, I was absolutely thrilled. You can't go wrong with this dehydrator.....I promise you.

Can I set the temperature at 118°f?

Answer: The temperature settings are 167, 158, 149, 140, 131, 122, 113,104 and 95. Hope that helps.

Answer: Yes. The lowest temperature setting is 95 F.

Answer: My husband uses the dehydrator all the time. I just asked him and his answer is "probably". It is an excellent appliance. He has perfected banana chips to the point they are liking eating candy.

How noisy is this when dehydrating?

Answer: It’s very quite

Answer: About the same as a small fan blowing,it’s quieter than a microwave...

Can you turn off temperature control? Becasue i want it below 85f

Answer: I haven’t tried to lower it. It states in instructions minimum temp. Sorry really didn’t help.

The face panel on mine came off what kind of adhesive do I use to put it back on

Answer: I assume you mean that the hinge and frame are still in good working order. In that case, I would recommend that you find a food grade adhesive, because all adhesives are not necessarily suitable to be around your food. I have never used anything other than a super glue, but I wouldn't recommend that type of material due to the heat. If it were me, I would search the net for high temp food grade adhesives.

Does this hold 6 or 10 trays??

Answer: Well the photo and description shows the 10 tray model. I have a 6 tray model so I suppose it's which ever one you decide on. They make both models. Just read the description carefully and pick the one you want.

Answer: Mine has 10 trays.

Answer: I'm not sure as it was a while back that I ordered it. I had to return it because the door was damaged upon arrival.

How long does the food last

Answer: I did apricots and apples. The apricots i gave away over 3 weeks. The apples i froze - so cant tell you yet! I put them all in zip lock bags. I think there are some recipe books that will tell you how long each lasts - but i suspect once dried quite a while. Good luck!

Answer: Food should not need to be frozen AFTER dehydrating. You can store dried food for at least a year, keeping it out of sunlight and in a cold cupboard. What would be the point of using two pieces of electronic equipment, if trying to live more sustainably or avoiding the need to can or freeze.

Is the temperature in increments

Answer: It’s in 9° increments

Answer: Yes. With this dehydrator, you can set the temp and time that is necessary for the various fruits or veggies that will need dehydrating. It's so simple to use. I highly recommend this dehydrator!!!

Answer: Yes it does, but its like by 3's, not 1. We do beef jerky in our small business and it works great.

whats differnt from the 10 tray and 12 tray

Answer: The obvious answer is 2 trays! I chose the 10-tray because it fit under our wall cabinets. We are a 4 person family, and I felt that the 10-tray was adequate for making food for 4 people. The 10-tray is a superb product.

Answer: Just more room. always error on the side of more room.

Is this model available in 220vac?

Answer: No

What is the difference between the vivohome and ivation 10 rack dehydrators?

Is it 6 trays or 10 trays. It says both in the description?

Answer: Says 10 and shows 10. They make a 6 tray one, too.

Answer: Definitely 10 trays and is an awesome machine. Best dehydrator that my family has ever owned.

Answer: The one I bought has 6

How many rpm's is the fan? also what diameter is the fan?

Answer: I cannot say for sure since I am not in front of the unit, but I believe the fan is about 4" in diameter. I believe the important value is the CFM of air moved, especially since it is an exhaust fan.

Answer: I apologize, I do not know those specifics, but I will tell you I purchased it as a gift for my boyfriend and absolutely loves it. He states it works great, no complaints. Makes great jerkey!

What country manufacturers this?

Answer: This unit is NOT made in the USA, it is a product of China.

Answer: I believe it said made in USA

can the plastic (or whatever) feet be removed? Might still be functional, on a woodstove if removable, if Stainless steel feet and a heat-run fan?

Answer: It’s not clear why you would even want to do that. The fan and heat is inside the enclosed case so I don’t think that would work. Plus, the heat from the stove might melt any internal plastic parts and wiring.

What kind of electrical plug does it have?

Answer: Has a standard three prong plug end

Answer: Three prong plug

Answer: Standard 3-prong plug.

Answer: A standard 3 prong plug

Do you need to line the trays with parchment paper? Will the veggies stick to the trays during dehydration?

Answer: I lightly sprayed trays with PAM. I think the paper would interfere with air flow and affect the drying process.

Answer: Lining the trays with parchment paper will probably hinder the dehydration process. I have used it for beets, yellow squash, chicken jerky, . . . and while things sometimes stick (depending on how dry you want your veggies to be) I have not found it to be a problem. Crispy dried foods do not seem to stick, and even if items do stick, the trays are easily cleaned by soaking in hot water. I would avoid cleaning them in a dishwasher as that would etch the metal and make them more likely to stick to food.

Any warranty on it? I would love to purchase additional 2 or 3 year warranty.

Is there a tray with sides to hold liquid for dehydrating?

Answer: No there is not

Does the door close to a magnet type to seal tightly?

Answer: The magnet is just there to keep the door closed. Unlike an over or refrigerator your door does not "seal" or have a gasket. A dehydrdator needs to have airflow so that "moist" air is removed. I have two different dehydrators one column style and this one. Both of them you can feel the air leaving. The column has holes in the top so air leaves and this one there is a slight gap at the top of the door for air circulation. Basically yes the magnet keeps the door closed, no it isnt a real seal.

Answer: Yes, it is magnetic, the door seals very well. This is a very well built unit and a work horse.

i bought this and it stopped working after 6 uses in 3 mos. Amazon can’t help. I need to buy replacement control panel. How do I do this?

Answer: I would contact the seller of this item and ask them for contact info for the manufacturers of this product. From there you can ask the manufacturer for a replacement board. Hope that helps! I have this dehydrator and I absolutely love it.

Answer: Do you have the owners manual that came with it? Check there first… if not then see if you can find the manufacturer online to order parts or at very least a customer service number. Hope this helps

Answer: I would contact the manufacturer you can look it up on the internet I would start there

I used my 10 tray dehydrator for the first time, and i wanted 160 degrees, each time i tried, i could only get 158 or 167 deg am i missing something ?

Answer: Yes. You are missing something. Must not have read about your product before purchasing? It only has a few preset temps. It lists these these temps. Your temp of 160 is not a choice of pre-set temps.

Answer: No you're not missing anything. That is the pre-sets. No in between.

If you dehydrate onions, does it make the odor permanent?

Answer: If you meant in your dehydrator than I would say no it doesn't since you want to clean it out before your next batch. If you meant within the onion itself I would imagine it would smell like dried chopped onions you would get at the supermarket.

Answer: No.

Do you need to line the trays with parchment paper? Will the veggies stick to the trays during dehydration?

Answer: I lightly sprayed trays with PAM. I think the paper would interfere with air flow and affect the drying process.

Is there somewhere to buy replacement trays?

Answer: The unit came with a booklet it has number to call for replacement trays but the trays are also mostly universal in size for a dehydrator that size.

Answer: Online

Product reviews of Ivation 10 Tray Commercial Food Dehydrator Machine | 1000w, Digital Adjustable Timer and Temperature Control | Dryer for Jerky, Herb, Meat, Beef, Fruit and To Dry Vegetables | Stainless Steel

Ann Laughlin : Great buy/already died

There is plenty of room to dehydrate a lot of veggies. Quite easy cleaning. I would buy another for twice the processing. I am adding to this review. This was purchased then delivered on nov 23rd by Jan 28th it no longer functions. I had til the 31st to return it. I processed the return. I have 30 days to send it back. New one on the way. If the same thing happens I will be back to report. I was very pleased with this unit. I searched a long time to find the right one for my needs. I thought this was it. Easy use buttons in the front of the unit. Large capacity clear front glass door. Clean look. Fit in the location I had for it. I sure hope I don’t regret getting a refund. I am a gardener and have many uses for this unit. If it DIES again my review will not be to ever buy this unit. Time will tell. We control weather they make money. Let’s just keep that in mind. My next stop will be back to the company if it does last more than a few months.

Philly Shopper : Worth the investment. Saves so much time and effort.

Fantastic product. Dried fruit in half the time of my round, plastic dehydrator and has several times the capacity. The entire batch dried perfectly evenly, no rotating racks. Temperature control and timer are very nice to have. All metal construction gives me peace of mind. Even at high heat, you can remove the racks bare-handed. Whisper quiet. Saves me a lot of time, and keeps produce from going off that otherwise would, due to large capacity.

Quailybug : Love must have this 10 star!!

Showed up quickly, great condition, opened it up used right away. Made sweet potato chips, zucchini chips, apple chips, banana chips, and beef jerky, THIS A MUST HAVE!! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS ONE JUST BUY IT. BEST ONE EVER!!! Built well, trays are metal can put in dish washer and I very durable.

Amazon Customer : I love this dehydrator as much as my husband loves his new boat!

I love the dehydrator. Simple to use and does the job! I like that it turns off when you tell it to and it alerts you when it's finished. I found the perfect spot on my counter!

Dawn Kennedy : Dehydrator

Love the dehydrator prefect size, great product

Jeremy A. : Good but still needs tweaks done to it

I love the dehydrator but Ibha e a problem with Temp Control... its not as precise as you would think with plus and minu, skips to many number, also our model doesn't go up to whats advertised. We have learned to work around those and produce some really good jerky and our customers are enjoying our product.

Maddie : Stopped working after a little over a year.

This product stopped working a little after a year after purchase. There is no support for this product. Once it stops working you can toss it into the trash. I called the number provided for support and was told that this company does not have any replacement parts. Very disappointed with the life of this product.

Elizabeth : Doesn't heat past 150

I am honestly very upset as I searched for a dehydrator that would meet food safety when making beef jerky. It says it should get up to 167 and I have used it 3 times now on fruits and vegetables and it has never gotten to temp. I am contemplating returning it but it's so large it would be hard to send back.

Mutsy : Returning It

Seemed to take longer than it should have to dehydrate items. I know that the process can take a long time but this seemed to take a VERY long time. Hours longer than overnight. I will be returning it.

gene : great

have not had long but have been using other brands for over 25 years making Mean Gene's beef Jerky. This one is by far much better than the others I have used the size and cleaning is way better. Where were you when I started my Jerky business.
Made the best raisins ever with red seedless grapes.

Fit Body Boot Camp of North Olmsted : Made my first batch today

It is larger than I thought, so check the specs before buying. But the air flow was even, I didn't have to flip my jerky or pineapple at all. And dried faster than my old one which was a 5 tray circular one.

Amazon Customer : ABSOLUTELY LOVE

I love this product!!!! It’s easy too clean, work and the best part it’s all stainless steel!!!

Karen from Maryland : First time user of a dehydrator

We are using this dehydrator as a first time user of any type of dehydrator. We've made kale chips, spicy chickpeas, dried bananas, and dried blueberries. We are experimenting with each first batch and making second or third batches to hone the recipes. The results are excellent!
Ivation sends no recipes with this dehydrator which is a missed opportunity on their part to help new users. We have purchased dehydrator recipe books to get recipes.
The temperatures are set, so if you are making a recipe with a specific temperature you may have to choose the closest set temperature. (I haven't explored if there is an option to bypass the set temperatures to use your own temperature choice).
We have the 10-tray and it fits on our countertop and under the top cabinets.

Amazon Customer : Happy

New product for me but love what it can do. Recommend this product for dehydration purposes.

Way2go53 : Preset Temperature Options. You can’t change temp to what you want.

Arrived a day early in perfect condition. I gave it a 3 because it has temperature presets. That makes no sense to me and is not mentioned anywhere in the description. I want to dry my fruits and vegetables at 125 degrees but my only option in that range is 122 or 131 degrees?! I am using it for the first time and will update this review when I’ve used it more. I’m new to dehydrating so hopefully the temperature difference won’t be a problem.

RavenWolf : ????

Thank you. Just as described.

Jocelyne Cyr : It s a nice machine easy to clean it silent but right now not impress at all

It didn t came with an intruction manuel and no recepie book . I try to dry cherry tomatoes from a recepie on the internet it said the longer you dry then the better they taste the recepie said to dry them at 118 f to 122 f for at less 10 to 12 hours i did 24 h because it wasn t dry enough . So in the morning i increased to 130f i think for another hour then took them out. They taste good but it took to long to dry!!!! Help

Mayr : Excellent! Just what I needed.

Great! Buy it. Highly recommend this product. So pleased with the ease of use and repeatable results with this dehydrator. Instructions and touch screen are easy to understand and use (I am a technology spaz and have difficulty with most digital screens... NOT this one). Efficient and NOT loud! Also, looks beautiful and blends in nicely with other appliances. We have purchases less expensive, inferior, loud products which produced less desirable food and in a much longer time frame. THIS, is the one to buy. We got all of the apples and pears processed this year, very quickly and easily. Actually looking forward to my next project! TY

Fit Body Boot Camp of North Olmsted : Made my first batch today

Bill Wood : AWESOME !!!!!!!!

This Dehydrator is awesome. It is all stainless outer shell,Bigger then I thought and has handles on sides. I make sweet potato treats for my dog Mercy. I was buying them at the pet store at a very high price,this cut the price by 75%. It is a super nice machine I love it. Well built -Easy to use -set it and forget it - with the auto temp/timer .

Ron Q. : great dehydrator

Got this just as garden harvest peaked. It was great to be able to preserve as much as we could. Glad I bought a 10 tray.

Dardi Miller : Takes less time to dehydrate

It is much quicker than our old smaller dehydrater

chris : Excellent dehydrator

We just bought our second one and the first one still works great. You need two if you are doing large quantities.

Elizabeth : Doesn't heat past 150

Amazon Customer : outstanding product

I can't imagine how I've gone so long without this dehydrator! It's exactly as described and very solid. It's so easy to use, not a lot of buttons to navigate. Just turn it on and that's it. Easy peasy.

Jim Bish : Great

Great unit

Parkecy : I expect to be making lots of jerky and dried goods in this machine

Using it for the first time today! So far, it’s quiet. Made really well...which is why I bought it. All metal racks...to pull out and clean. Plastic drip tray is easily removed and cleaned. Glass door makes watching the food super easy. The control panel is easy to see...and set. Temp goes to 167 degrees. Food is definitely warm in there. This thing is pretty good size...depth wise, it takes up the whole counter top. So far? I love it! I hope it stays that way...although I did buy the extra 3 year warranty from Amazon jic.

Jerren F. : Great for dehydrating but the door assembly is cheap.

The door falls off half the time I open it. I can't tell if it was damaged in moving and that's why the door come off but it does. Basically the rod holding the door in place is slightly too short and every once in a while the door opens just right and the rod does not go all the way through and the door comes off. The last picture is with the pin actually going all the way through and hitting the part that "locks it in place" the one before that shows the same exact spot but the pin slid inside the door and no longer locks door in place.
Another not the temperature control is a bit odd, it does not go up and down in easy increments like 5 or 1 it goes up and down in 9°F increments and the control panel is a bit touchy and beeps very loudly.

After using it for a few days I have gotten it to where I can open the door 90%of the time without it falling out. Since that has been my primary issue I am upping my star rating by one.

RKB : Jerky making at it’s finest.

I use this dehydrator for jerky. Nice large stainless racks, easy to clean. Excellent temperature control and air movement. Would recommend to everyone.

JoelC : Great so far and we've put it through its paces

We have had this for a month or two now and have run it through its paces. When I got the box at my door, I knew I had underestimated the size. Be ready to store something fairly large if you get this dehydrator. The ten trays that are all bigger than most other units makes this great and the heating has been shockingly even. I should preface all of this with the face that we had a generic small round (5 tray) unit before this one.

So far we have dried about: 50lbs of apples, 12lbs of beef, 15lbs of pork, 2lbs of bananas, 4lbs of carrots, and 4-5 loads of herbs.

PROS
- Seems to dry fairly evenly.
- So much space. Can dry a 10lb bag of apples in a single shot!
- Three nice loads of jerky so far.
- Dries a little faster than our old unit.
- Nothing is perfect, but unlike our old unit we have not been moving/rotating items as they dry since this seems to dry fairly evenly all over.
- Adjustable is nice, we've used it to slowly dry herbs.
- Stainless racks are holding up great so far.
- Fairly fine holes in racks hold most items well.

CONS
- Beep is VERY L.O.U.D.
- Beeps at the end of a drying time, many, many times - in the middle of the night. :/
- Beep can't be shut off (I may hack this).
- Temperature isn't exact and can't be adjusted to be more accurate. 167 top end is more like 160 on mine.
- Racks are *almost* square, so we are often trying to put them in the wrong way.
- Doesn't come with fruit leather inserts.

Butterfly : IVATION 10 Tray, "Real" stainless steel, food dehydrator. An absolute dream machine!

I spent over 3 hours researching/searching for the perfect dehydrator-well, I found it. Ivation, large capacity, easy to program, simple to clean, well made and very durable. Attention jerky lovers: The temperature goes as high as 167* which makes it beyond safe when dehydrating meats and 10 racks will dry a lot of jerky!! You set the temp/time to wherever you desire. Comes with a drip tray on the bottom. I can load this unit up and dry a lot of food items. *I bought inexpensive silicone sheets to cover the racks and then pour pureed fruits to make fruit leather-both fast and amazing! This unit is large and it is heavy, sturdy and solid.I also like the glass window to peek inside. Perfect for someone who really uses a dehydrator to it's fullest extent. This IS a workhorse. Again, very easy to clean. I have only had it for a month, yet I have used it quite a lot and I highly recommend this if you do not want a small low power plastic unit. Speaking of power-this machine has 1000w. Stop agonizing (like I did) over which unit to buy-this is the dream machine: Ivation. P.S. Does not come with a recipe book, no big deal as recipes are all over the internet. You tube is amazing.

MICHAEL BEAUDIN : Worked well up until just after 1 year warranty period was over

I used this dehydrator frequently for about a year, and then just yesterday I went to use it again and found the LED display would not light turn on. There is no fuse or breaker reset, and when I contacted the company they just said 'sorry, only warrantied for a year, but we can give you 10% off a new one.'

They didn't even pretend to act like there was any possibility to fix it. Sadly, this appears to be one of many items cheaply produced and designed to last just long enough to clear the warranty period, and need replacement.

I will be buying a better brand for my next one - one with some customer service, and a warranty that backs up quality craftsmanship. Even though it will likely cost more up front, it will be well worth it.

Just a friend : Excellent Dehydrator

This is the THIRD DEHYDRATOR. Expensive and worth it.
Solid, well built, works perfect.
Controls out front where you need them.
Glass door easy visible and solid.
Ventilates humid air outside to actually dry the food. First unit stirred moist air with no ventilation. 40 hours not dehydrated.
This unit dried herbs in two hours with medium heat. Could have lowered the temp for better quality nutrition.
Spend the extra for a lifelong quality product.

DLG : Quiet and works as advertised - even for a beginner!

Worked as advertised. Had an issue getting the temperature right - it jumps at weird increments

Dardi Miller : Takes less time to dehydrate

It is much quicker than our old smaller dehydrater

Ryley B. : Absolute Neub to Dehydrating but Loving it!!!

I stressed a long time over the model of dehydrator to choose before settling on Ivation’s 10-tray unit. Although it wasn’t my first choice (that particular one sat on my wishlist for so long that by the time I finally decided to move on it, it was no longer available [btw, I see Amazon have it in stock once again]. Anyway, I took another eternity literally reading every question, comment and review before making up my mind, and I owe a big thank you to everyone who took the time to answer all the questions I raised!
Delivery wasn’t exactly swift … I had to wait 3 or 4 weeks (don’t quite recall) but when it came it was well packaged with no dents, scratches or defects. While I waited for it, and based on other comments – especially those saying the trays were difficult to load or it wasn’t easy to tell the correct way to load them – I ordered some rack guards, extra liners plus the Ultimate Dehydrator Cookbook – all of which arrived in a matter of days and gave me time to read through the cookbook (excellent book and highly recommend getting if you're also new to dehydrating).
The moment it came I unpacked and gave it a thorough clean and had it set up, ready to go. I've already dehydrated a ton of apples, Asian pears, pineapples, oranges, carrots, mushrooms, sweet corn and delicate herbs like oregano, thyme and coriander and I've even dehydrated stale bread for croutons and breadcrumbs. The dehydrator does not come with a manual or user guide but does have a tip sheet; however, figuring how to program and operate it is really simple and straightforward … if I can do it, everyone else can! For my first trial run I set the temperature and time at 125F / 12 hours – basically overnight and it worked perfectly!
A main reason for me choosing the 10-tray model is I frequently make big batches of yogurt and need sufficient space to hold a decent amount of (largish) mason jars in one go. My second test trial therefore was to see how the unit performed for incubating yogurt. Admittedly one of my initial concerns was the unit’s incremental temperature settings … you can only increase/decrease in 9 degree increments … but this turned out to be a non-factor because yogurt can be incubated between 95F - 113F; I set the temperature at 113F for 10 hours (again overnight) and next morning had perfectly incubated and set yogurt … I couldn't be more thrilled!!
As mentioned above, I've never dehydrated anything before and I've only had the unit a little over a month and a half now. For me it was a considered purchase but so far I have no regrets purchasing it. As for how long it lasts or how well it continues to performs, only time can tell but I'm hoping it will be a workhorse and give years of great service.
If you're considering getting a dehydrator I hope this will be helpful to you.

Aryasfire : Don't buy any other machine!

Love love love this machine! It makes it so easy to make jerky. Can't believe the consistency of the heating elements. I've had a few dehydrator over the years, this one beats them all hands down! The customer service is unbeatable. We contacted them with a small issue and they went above and beyond. All companies should have such great customer service.

Debra Bain : Most excellent dehydrator

I have used multiple dehydrators, and I must say, this is the best dehydrator for home use. I have used it non stop since I received it. Everything I have dehydrated has came out wonderful. This beats the Excalibur hands down. I love, love, love this dehydrator. If you can have only one, give yourself a treat.

mark saneman : Fantastic!

IVe been making jerky since I was 10 and my mom bought a Ronco in the late 70s. From the drip tray to the fan situated in the back for even drying and no need for tray rotation to the digital controls and thin wire on the trays to reduce food sticking, this thing is very simply and and thoughtfully put together. If you are planning on reading more reviews, stop wasting your time and put it in your cart.

Amazon Customer : outstanding product

Kindle Customer : As described, Fast shipping

As described, Fast shipping and works good

JAK : I love my dehydrator!

It simply works.
I've dried plums, peaches, pears, tomatoes, nuts, and homemade crackers.
As you can tell, I'm very happy with my purchase.

Jim Bish : Great

Great unit

Tanya Hinde : Love the size and metal racks. Pretty quite.

Love the size and metal racks. Pretty quite.

Tanya Hinde : Love the size and metal racks. Pretty quite.

Love the size and metal racks. Pretty quite.

JoelC : Great so far and we've put it through its paces

Elizabeth : Doesn't heat past 150

Amazon Customer : Large capacity and easy to clean

Love this dehydrator. I had such a hard time deciding between it and the Excalibur. This won out because of the stainless steel and price point. I have used it almost daily and it does not disappoint. The only down side that I have found is that while the racks are supposed to be square, they are in fact off just enough that they only go into the oven in one direction. I solved the guessing with the red and orange oven rack shields you see in the picture. They work great and I highly recommend you getting them to go with this.

Donald Nichols : Very good product highly recommend it

Really liked stainless steel trays and bottom tray pulls out for easy clean up

ronster : Well executed design and construction; easy to use

We've used this only a couple of times thus far. Ours has no rattles, only less-than-moderate fan noise, but enough that I'm glad we can keep it in the garage. Trays fit snuggly and clean easily. Love the basic time and temp control system. We've only done our orchard's apples so far, and they leave virtually no residuals.

April 2020 update: this continues to be a very nice unit that we're quite pleased with. Recently used some grass-fed beef (which does not make great burgers btw, perhaps because it's too lean) and a "Judge" jerky gun to make some jerky, which we've never done before. Great!

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Ivation 10 Tray Commercial Food Dehydrator Machine | 1000w, Digital Adjustable Timer and Temperature Control | Dryer for Jerky, Herb, Meat, Beef, Fruit and To Dry Vegetables | Stainless Steel review and price compare 2025

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Ivation 10 Tray Stainless Steel Food Dehydrator

STAINLESS STEEL BODY & TRAYS

DIGITAL TEMPERATURE & TIMER

REAR-MOUNTED AUTOMATIC FAN

SIX SPACIOUS TRAYS

HOME-MADE AND NUTRITIOUS

EASY TO CLEAN

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Questions about Ivation 10 Tray Commercial Food Dehydrator Machine | 1000w, Digital Adjustable Timer and Temperature Control | Dryer for Jerky, Herb, Meat, Beef, Fruit and To Dry Vegetables | Stainless Steel

Is this UL Listed?

How noisy is this when dehydrating?

Where can I find the temps you need to dehydrate different fruit??

I had seen on a review that this machine could be used as bread proofing machine as well. Is this true?

Can this product dehydrate liquids? Hummus?

Does this thing have a warenty?

I need a Cover for the dehydrator

What is the advantage of having 1000 watts? Others have 600 watts.

can this dehydrate beef. hamburger?

Is this nsf certified

Can this be used to smoke summer sausage ?

Does this ivation 10 tray stainless steel food dehydrator have a 120 volt motor or a 220 volt

Does it use 220-240V ac power?

Where can I buy extra solid and mesh sheets that fit this?

Is this nsf certified

How much space are between the trays on the 10 tray model?

Do they make a cover for this dehydrator?

Does this thing have a warenty?

Is the drip tray stainless steel as well?

I’m using my new dehydrator for the first time and can’t get the temperature to set at 160 degrees, it either says 158 or 167. Am I missing something?

Are these stainless steel trays chrome coated as well as other many dehydrators?

Stopped working after 3 mos/6 uses. Looks like control panel is shot. How do I buy parts?

Does it tell you what the moisture content is? Can you dry to a set moisture percentage?

Is the door renovable?

How big is it?

Made in the usa dehydrator? i support usa-made products

Can I set the temperature at 118°f?

How noisy is this when dehydrating?

Can you turn off temperature control? Becasue i want it below 85f

The face panel on mine came off what kind of adhesive do I use to put it back on

Does this hold 6 or 10 trays??

How long does the food last

Is the temperature in increments

whats differnt from the 10 tray and 12 tray

Is this model available in 220vac?

What is the difference between the vivohome and ivation 10 rack dehydrators?

Is it 6 trays or 10 trays. It says both in the description?

How many rpm's is the fan? also what diameter is the fan?

What country manufacturers this?

can the plastic (or whatever) feet be removed? Might still be functional, on a woodstove if removable, if Stainless steel feet and a heat-run fan?

What kind of electrical plug does it have?

Do you need to line the trays with parchment paper? Will the veggies stick to the trays during dehydration?

Any warranty on it? I would love to purchase additional 2 or 3 year warranty.

Is there a tray with sides to hold liquid for dehydrating?

Does the door close to a magnet type to seal tightly?

i bought this and it stopped working after 6 uses in 3 mos. Amazon can’t help. I need to buy replacement control panel. How do I do this?

I used my 10 tray dehydrator for the first time, and i wanted 160 degrees, each time i tried, i could only get 158 or 167 deg am i missing something ?

If you dehydrate onions, does it make the odor permanent?

Do you need to line the trays with parchment paper? Will the veggies stick to the trays during dehydration?

Is there somewhere to buy replacement trays?

Product reviews of Ivation 10 Tray Commercial Food Dehydrator Machine | 1000w, Digital Adjustable Timer and Temperature Control | Dryer for Jerky, Herb, Meat, Beef, Fruit and To Dry Vegetables | Stainless Steel