National Presto Dehydro Digital Electric Food Presto Dehydrator, Up to 12 Trays, Black review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Presto
Material	Plastic
Color	Black
Wattage	750 watts
Item Dimensions LxWxH	13.5 x 14.25 x 8.5 inches

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Dehydrates fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. Great for jerky and fruit rolls too!
Includes 6 transparent drying trays, 2 fruit roll sheets, and 2 nonstick mesh screens.
Digital thermostat selects drying temperatures from 90° to 165°F. Digital timer sets drying times up to 48 hours; shuts off automatically.
Expandable up to 12 trays (add-on trays sold separately).
Dehydrate jerky made from meat, poultry, or seafood. Use fruit roll sheets to make fruit rolls from fresh, frozen, or canned fruit.

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Company History

National Presto Industries, Inc. has stood the test of time! Founded in 1905 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, it is a recognized and respected name in the housewares and small electric appliance industry.

Over the last century, National Presto has simultaneously leveraged its timeless appeal and adapted to stay current as consumer preferences have evolved with each decade. It has a long history of creating innovative products, and successful expansion into new fields has been the result of a long-range planning and development program.

It’s the company’s goal to continually pioneer new products that meet the needs of today’s changing lifestyles, as well as deliver a wide selection of traditional appliances that reflect the quality long associated with the Presto name.

Predicting the needs of consumers and then fulfilling those needs through consistent product innovation and quality manufacturing has been the objective of National Presto Industries for over 100 years, and it will continue to be in the years ahead.

product description

Dehydrate fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, jerky, and fruit rolls at a fraction of the cost of commercially dried foods. Dehydro digital electric food dehydrator includes 6 transparent drying trays, 2 fruit roll sheets, and 2 nonstick mesh screens. For added drying capacity, this model is expandable up to 12 trays (add-on trays sold separately). Select precise temperatures and times with the digital thermostat and timer. Choose drying temperatures from 90° to 165°F and drying times up to 48 hours; unit shuts off automatically. Drying progress is easy to monitor with see-through trays and cover. When not in use, the drying trays nest in the base for a 40% reduction in storage space. Dehydration maintains natural vitamins and minerals for healthy, nutritious snacks with no additives or preservatives. Dehydrate jerky made from your choice of meat, poultry, or seafood. Use fruit roll sheets to make homemade fruit rolls and strips from fresh, frozen, or canned fruit. The flexible nonstick mesh screens keep foods that get very small when dried, such as herbs, berries, and carrots, from falling through the tray grates and provide easy removal of foods that may stick to the grates, such as bananas and tomatoes. The bottom-mounted fan and heating element provide consistent air flow for optimum drying with no tray rotation necessary and no mixed flavors. Drying trays and cover are fully immersible and dishwasher safe. Cord stores in base. Accessories sold separately: Additional fruit roll sheets and nonstick mesh screens. Jerky gun and classic jerky seasoning.

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Cancer

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Questions about National Presto Dehydro Digital Electric Food Presto Dehydrator, Up to 12 Trays, Black

I need more mesh liners

Answer: I think you can but more from the manufacturer.

How do I buy more trays?

Answer: You would need to contact the manufacturer. But keep in mind the more trays you add the longer you will need to run the machine. You would do better to purchase a second unit or look at getting an industrial model. Or experiment with dehydrating in a microwave or your kitchen oven.

How is the clean up process with this model? Not the trays, I mean the bottom portion where things drip.

Answer: You may wipe the base clean with a damp, soapy dish cloth to clean the base. Keep in mind juices from produce and marinades should be pat dry before placing on the trays to avoid dripping into the motor. This will also shorten the drying time. If we can help you further, please reach out to Presto Customer Service. We are available weekdays from 8:00 – 4:00 Central Time. Please call 1-800-877-0441. We are more than happy to help!

Answer: My food item does not have any heavy liquid components, so I use a hot soapy sponge to clean mine and just make sure to wring out any excess water before wiping down the base unit. Most dehydrator bases cannot be submerged, so I often use parchment paper to line the bottom as well as the fine screens the unit provides. These make cleanup even easier.

Answer: Clean up is great. I spray hot water as sometimes gooey banana or a few pieces stick. Awesome machine by the way.

Answer: Easy. Usually not much there and wipe it off.

How does this compare to the large Excaliber dehydrator?

estoy buscando un deshidratador en 220 volts ?

Can the temps be lower than 90 ?

Answer: No, 90 is it’s low setting. 90-165.

Answer: The 06304 Presto® Dehydro® electric food dehydrator temperatures will range from 90 -165 degrees. If we can help you further, please reach out to Presto Customer Service. We are available weekdays from 8:00 – 4:00 Central Time. Please call 1-800-877-0441. We are more than happy to help!

Answer: Hello , 90 degrees is the lowest setting for temp settings, I just tried it , it goes from 90 to 160 degrees. Thx.

Answer: No, the temperature range for this model is 90° to 165° F

Answer: No, that is the lowest it can go

Does it work well for making jerky? This is my goal for primary use.

Answer: The Presto® Dehydro™ electric food dehydrator makes jerky very well. You may use your choice of seasoning or a marinade, whatever you prefer. However, we do caution you to make sure the meat is patted dry when using a marinade. The juice could drip and come in contact with the motor, shortening the life of the dehydrator. If we can help you further, please reach out to Presto Customer Service. We are available weekdays from 8:00 – 4:00 Central Time. Please call 1-800-877-0441. We are more than happy to help!

Answer: Made beef jerky a few times came out really good. Took about 8-10 hrs depends on the thickness. Make sure you put it on a baking sheet and in oven like the book days.

Is this model bpa free?

Answer: The 06304 Presto® Dehydro® electric food dehydrator is BPA free. If we can help you further, please reach out to Presto Customer Service. We are available weekdays from 8:00 – 4:00 Central Time. Please call 1-800-877-0441. We are more than happy to help!

Answer: All food plastics are BPA free.

How deep are the trays?

Answer: The trays alone for the 06304 Presto® Dehydro® electric food dehydrator measure about 1.5" deep. However, the screen to the top of the tray measures about a half inch. If we can help you further, please reach out to Presto Customer Service. We are available weekdays from 8:00 – 4:00 Central Time. Please call 1-800-877-0441. We are more than happy to help!

Answer: They are about 1.5 inches from food surface to tray edge. When put together fir use, the trays are stacked opposite each other, so there is about 2-3inches between the bottom of lower tray and bottom of upper tray.

Answer: When not collapsed for storage, they are at least an inch deep. One of my first forays was whole strawberries, they had plenty of room.

Answer: Not sure what you are asking. I didn’t measure them. However, I have dried assorted fruits; mangoes, apples, figs, banana, and also tomatoes without any problem. I hope this helps.

are extra trays available on amazon ?

Answer: The 06303 Presto® Dehydro™ electric food dehydrator requires part number 06312 for the trays. If you cannot find them on Amazon, you are welcome to call us for more information. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at 1-800-877-0441. We are available weekdays from 8:00 – 4:00 Central Time and are more than happy to help!

Answer: Yes

how big are the trays (the usable part where you put food)? Thanks.

Answer: The dimensions of the food space only is 10 1/2 inches by 10 1/2 inches. The total outside dimensions of the tray is 13 inches by 13 inches.

Answer: The trays have a cooking surface of 10.5" wide. If we can help you further, please reach out to Presto Customer Service. We are available weekdays from 8:00 – 4:00 Central Time. Please call 1-800-877-0441. We are more than happy to help!

Answer: 12 x 12

Answer: I have to measure,but it does hold a lot.

Answer: 14 in x 14 in

Why does it list “Cancer” as a safety issue?

Answer: The cover and trays of the 06304 Presto® Dehydro® electric food dehydrator are made of SAN (styrene). This promps the Prop 65 warning. If we can help you further, please reach out to Presto Customer Service. We are available weekdays from 8:00 – 4:00 Central Time. Please call 1-800-877-0441. We are more than happy to help!

what is the voltage for this product for an international customer? 110 or 220?

Answer: All Presto® electrical appliances are designed to be used with 120V 60HZ AC electricity. Presto does not recommend using its electrical products with an adapter or converter to accommodate any other electrical voltage, hertz or current. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Presto Customer Service Department Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Central Time by phone at 1-800-877-0441. We are here to help.

Answer: This is intended for standard US household voltage of 110-120.

Answer: The one I bought is 110 volt. Unknown if they make a international unit. Check their website, Presto.

Answer: 110

Answer: It is a 110 ????????

where is this made?

Answer: Presto products are manufactured in China. However, the design, marketing, sale, and distribution are all done in the US. Quality is very important and product inspections are done on sample lots during the manufacturing process in China and in the US. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact Presto Customer Service at 1-800-877-0441. We are available Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Central Time.

Answer: In the USA. That is one of the main reasons I purchased this one. I really like it and it does a great job.

Answer: China

Product reviews of National Presto Dehydro Digital Electric Food Presto Dehydrator, Up to 12 Trays, Black

MollyM : Great for the beginner

I am having fun dehydrating fruits. I'm excited to dry my herbs this summer. It is loud!

rick vant hoff : Nice features with temperature and time controls.

Dried wonderfully, but a bit on the noisy side

Lisa Sanborn : Great machine!

Easy to set up, clean and store. Love it!

This Guy : Love it!

I bought this to replace an old Nesco. For the money, I don’t believe one can find a better deal. The timer is so handy! No more getting up at 2am to check on the [whatever project I haven’t perfected yet]. Having a clear lid and trays is great, but I still open the lid to see fine detail when I check on progress. YMMV on that. The trays stack inside each other and store much more easily than it’s predecessor (not that the poor thing has had much rest since I got it). The thing seems to be a workhorse, and hasn’t dropped temp once from where it was set. The digital gauge is nice as well. Much more precise than the old dial. I’m loving the square shape, too. It seems to be easier to load and organize. Less round weirdness with fruit leathers is always appreciated. All-in-all, couldn’t be happier.

NinerFan : Easy to Use Dehydrator/Preserves the Taste Well

I cannot believe how easy it is to use this food dehydrator. I have never used one before until now. The instructions pamphlet is easy to follow, and I had delicious dehydrated strawberries within an afternoon. These are the steps I took to get my dehydrated fruit:
1) Wash everything (Except the power base) in warm, soapy water before first use. It comes with 6 trays-3 with handles and 3 without handles.
2) The booklet has a drying guide for fruits, veggies, and herbs. It tells what pretreatment is needed, the temperature to set, and preparation. For instance, apples and bananas need to be soaked in lemon juice or ascorbic acid mixture for 10 minutes.
3) The trays need to be stacked a certain way. The tray with the handle must be the first one on the bottom. That way you can lift the whole stack. Then alternate with trays with no handles. Also, make sure the side of tray where food is going to lay on has no “raised ribbing”.
4) I cut my strawberries into 1/4 inch slices. I laid it on top of the trays, set it at 135 degrees F for 6 hours. The guide will tell you all the settings.
5) Six hours later, I had delicious dehydrated strawberries! It was devoured by the entire family. Sweetness was preserved.
I can’t wait to dehydrate vegetables and herbs. This will save me a lot of money. I can dehydrate fresh herbs and then use them in my dishes instead of purchasing them. The dehydrator also can dehydrate meat and make fruit rolls. It is very easy to clean the trays.

The only drawback is that it is noisy. The motor hums. Next time, I’ll put it in another room. Also, it does use up a lot of energy. It is 750 watts. Running it for 6-12 hours can be draining. For us, it’s ok, because we have solar. Despite this, we love the versatility of it and would definitely recommend it.

Nicole Ledet Breaux : Love this for deer jerky!

Works great & very easy to use! Made deer jerky with it so far & it came out great!

Patty J Bagley : Fantastic

Easy to use and store; worked great! Dried tomatoes, apples, beef and chicken jerky; can't wait to do more.

Christy : Beef Jerky

We get a lot of deer meat from my dad and got this in order to make beef jerky. It is able to dehydrate a good bit of the meat at one time, thanks to the four trays, and does very well. It has a temp control feature, is easy to clean up, and has even encouraged us to try dehydrating other foods and we have been eating more fruit!

John P. Jones III : Love the beef jerky…

When the Vine Program offered me this food hydrator, I knew my son might be interested, since he loves his beef jerky, which he has always had to purchase commercially. The following are his thoughts:

The Presto Dehydro digital electric dehydrator is a great tool for making dried foods. The digital temperature reading is great in givin the best control of temperature and time you want to use the Dehydro at. I am using this to make beef jerky which I am new at. Being able to set the temperature should be helpful in creating a consistent jerky. The instruction manual also gives some starting recipes for jerky to give newbies an idea of where to begin!

The dehydro comes with 6 drying trays which is a decent amount to get the consistency of the jerky dialed in. You can then purchase up to 6 more trays to add even more space to the unit.

I haven't attempted drying herbs, but the dehydro does come with specific trays for smaller items like this so they don't fall through the holes.

One of the best parts of this unit is different ways to stack the trays for storage. You can basically cut the storage space in half when you are not using it. 4-stars

Earl Thorpe II : Peppers , herbs and Jerky

Prepper - I'm very pleased with this my new Dehydrator, I have been able to make the best spicy beef jerky (5th Batch) so far and dehydrate peppers that I grew over the summer in my garden for seasoning

Tim : This machine has changed my life

National Presto 06304 Dehydro Digital Electric Food Presto Dehydrator, Up to 12 Trays, Black

I did not know what to expect from this food dehydrator since I’ve never used one before, but this machine has changed my life. All of us in the house try to eat as healthy as possible, which can sometimes be expensive to keep up, when buying healthy snacks. Now, I can make healthy jerky myself, plus dried fruits, veggies, and herbs. This machine is easy to use, and clean, and comes with some starter recipes. I love that it stores so well, it has a smaller footprint than I expected. The automatic shut off option is probably my favorite feature because it ensures your food won’t be over dried. We grow our own herbs and now I can dehydrate them all at once using this dehydrator, since the flavors don’t mingle together. Even though this dehydrator is on the more expensive side compared to some others I’ve seen, I think it will pay for itself after just a few uses.

Alchemy5150 : Happy with purchase!

No issues here! Works to the liking of my girlfriend. We’ve dried herbs, cherry tomatoes, bananas, cherries, mango, and apples. You need to figure out the temp and timing. Depending how high you stack it, the lower racks will dry faster than the top, and therefore take longer than recommended in the guide. This isn’t a deal breaker for us. You just place it for longer. Gets the job done! It’s not a quiet dehydrator, but that doesn’t bother us.

Ivy D. : East to use. Pays for it's self.

The Good: We have frustrated with the prices on quality dog treats. So, we decided to make our own. We have been talking about it for a while and decided to pick up the National Presto 06304 Dehydro Digital Electric Food Presto Dehydrator. We are very happy we did. It is extremely easy to use. It comes with plenty of racks. You load your food onto the trays, set the time and temperature, which is extremely easy to do, and let it do it's thing. We picked up chicken livers and hearts, backed them for a little while, then put them in the dehydrator. Let it go for 7-8 hours. When done we had made our quality dog treats. And our dogs loved them.
The Bad: The National Presto 06304 Dehydro Digital Electric Food Presto Dehydrator is not cheap. It is one of those products that if you use over a long period of time, it will pay for it's self. We estimate it will pay of it'self after 10 batches of treats.
The Skinny: Most people use dehydrators fruits, veggies and even herbs. We are planning to do just that. The primary reason we wanted the National Presto 06304 Dehydro Digital Electric Food Presto Dehydrator was to make dog treats. And it could not have worked out any better. I was surprised at how easy it was to use and clean. We only wish we would have started using this product earlier.

Gardienne : Great dehydrator, it is fairly loud.

Love the dehydrator, it works well and is easy to use. The one mark against it is that it is very loud. I would say it’s about as loud as a vacuum running in the next room. I will be finding another room than my kitchen to use it.

Amazon Customer : Awesome machine!

So easy to use!

Christy : Beef Jerky

Rob : Great Product!

Great product!

B. Williams : Great jerky machine.

I've used this a bunch to make beef jerky. It works great and in fact the recipe for marinade is awesome too.

Javeline : Great for small batches

I like the product. I use it to dry venison into jerky and its quick and easy to do. Clean up is a breeze.

Jerry Helsing : Perfect for beef jerky

We love homemade beef jerky so we make a lot of it. When the old dehydrator died, I decided to give this one a try. Worked like a charm and best yet is that once it is cleaned, it stores in a very small place unlike the previous one I had. It is a little smaller of a footprint for drying than my last one but not to have to take up several shelves in the pantry due to the size is a big plus. I would recommend this for those who want to make Jerky.

This Guy : Love it!

dan : Very loud

The fan is very loud on this thing and no option to use without the fan.

Nicole Ledet Breaux : Love this for deer jerky!

Works great & very easy to use! Made deer jerky with it so far & it came out great!

Javeline : Great for small batches

I like the product. I use it to dry venison into jerky and its quick and easy to do. Clean up is a breeze.

Patty J Bagley : Fantastic

Easy to use and store; worked great! Dried tomatoes, apples, beef and chicken jerky; can't wait to do more.

Annie : Easy to use...

This is a dehydrator for removing the water from vegetables, jerky, fruit, herbs, and spices. I am excited to receive this product for a fair and honest review. I have a much older dehydrator that is on its last legs. We love deer jerky and I just took a batch out of the new dehydrator and it looks great, tastes delicious and was easy to make. The Presto dehydrator was easy to use. It comes with trays, 2 sheets for fruit puree, nonstick screens. You can add more trays. The product has an adjustable thermostat and a digital timer. There is an automatic shut off or a maximum 48 hours. I use a dehydrator through out the summer and fall for dehydrating vegetables, herbs, and during the winter I will be making jerky. I have not tried the fruit roll yet. I realize I could freeze most of the produce and herbs but the taste is much better dehydrated and it takes up much less storage room,.

Dave Lakhani : Good Small Format Dehydrator That Get's The Job Done

Since I got this dehydrator I've dehydrated fruit and made Jerky and on both accounts it did great. I will say that you may have to adjust drying time based on where you live. It is winter and little more humid than normal right now and I noticed I needed a little extra time with the meat, but not a big deal.

Two things I really love about this device is its compact footprint and ease of clean up. The dishwasher safe racks make cleaning up a snap.

One thing that is bothersome but not unexpected is the noise, the fan is definitely noticeable so after the first batch, I just moved it out to the garage and let it run there. Again, that may have affected my drying time but it is easy to adjust.

I haven't tried making fruit leathers yet but that's really not my thing. I have done apples, pears, bananas and mangoes, all with great results.

Unless you are doing very large quantities at once, I think this is the perfect dehydrator for regular home use. Bonus, my daughter likes making her own snacks so that makes it just a little better!

Mr. Tim : Works great.

We have a pear tree in the yard. Our dehydrated pears came out spectacularly, as opposed to the ones we made from store-bought fruit, which wasn't nearly as sweet. Have dried many fruits and veggies. Great way to get fiber into your kids or yourself. Works well. Ideal for over night. I DID turn the heat up 10-15 degrees more for fruit. Strawberries are amazing in this thing. Fun to use, simple to clean.

Steve : Working great. Looks nice. Pleasantly surprised.

I’m very happy with this purchase. It is easy to use. A higher quality then thought I’d get for 85.00. Since I bought it. It’s been going 24/7. Beef Jerky and also pineapple taste the best. But I’ve done apples and bananas. Love the temperature control. That should be a must! But very happy with quality, looks and the finished product is awesome.

minniemouse : Works great

This was ordered for my mom who needed to dry ingredients for recipes. She wanted to can tgem in jars so that she would have them on hand when she needed them

minniemouse : Works great

This was ordered for my mom who needed to dry ingredients for recipes. She wanted to can tgem in jars so that she would have them on hand when she needed them

Mom2three : Didn't know what I was missing

This is my first dehydrator, and I had no idea what I was missing out on. It may be this machine (no way to compare it at this point) but I have been on a dehydrating kick. I've dried fruit, herbs, and meat, and have been pleased with all of it. The machine is easy to use, doesn't take up a huge amount of space in my kitchen, and it's saving me a ton of money. The digital temp controls and timer are very nice, the instructions are thorough and easy to follow, it's easy to clean, and the products I'm making taste so much better than what I was buying at the store.

anonymous : Loud fan

Like the space saving stacking trays. It does take a long time to dehydrate food and the fan is pretty loud.

Amazon Customer : disappointed

This product would not turn on. Very disappointing

Kristi : Excellent Dehydrator for my family of four!

I have a small garden in the summer and love preserving the veggies and herbs to use through the winter. I've dried peppers, apples, and chives so far, but plan to utilise it even more in the coming summer months.

This thing is LOUD but I've never owned a quiet dehydrator, is there such a thing? I love that it has a great space saving design and is easy to clean. I also love the digital temp controls and timer. My old dehydrator was my parents and it was on its last leg, this is a definite upgrade!

Will try to update this review after the summer garden is harvested!

Ivy D. : East to use. Pays for it's self.

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