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

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.

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

Q:

I need more mesh liners

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

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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.

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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.

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How does this compare to the large Excaliber dehydrator?

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estoy buscando un deshidratador en 220 volts ?

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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!

Q:

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 ????????

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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

Cat Martin : This and the food vacuum storage bags and man, you are set!

Okay, once again I will say that I'm not an obsessed prepper type, but I do feel that being prepared is a good thing. I have a go bag for emergencies that has a water purifier just in case, firestarter, even a very lightweight 3-season sleeping bag that is in a tiny bag on a carabiner attached to my go bag. That being said, having some dried food in vacuum-sealed bags is definitely something I now can rotate through my go bag. Dried apples and bananas, jerky and some dried squash chips along with a bag of rice and quinoa - I have decent meals with "fresh" foods! This dehydrator works amazingly well, but of course, the one thing you can't count on is how drying times can change based on the relative humidity level at the time you are trying to dry stuff. Just the way Mother Nature does things...so you may have to add a few minutes of dry time or if it happens to be a very low humidity day, really watch whatever you are drying near the end of the recommended time. Best to be safe than sorry, right? Last, it is a quick breeze to dry herbs and spices. I have an aquaponic herb garden that just goes crazy every few weeks. I cut down the three basil plants, stripped off the leaves and crisped them in this dehydrator. Wow - fresh herbs, too! I like the low-profile storage of this machine as well. Great, great item!

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

Dried wonderfully, but a bit on the noisy side

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.

SS : Easy to use, easy to store.

I love this dehydrator! It’s very compact and stores easily, doesn’t take up much space on the counter and even has a digital timer so you don’t have to keep track of how long it’s been going! It comes with six trays, two sheet inserts and two mesh inserts. I wish it came with six of each of the inserts because I can absolutely see myself using them all at once. The sheets are great for making fruit-roll ups or dehydrating anything that’s liquid, and the mesh ones keep your good off the actual tray while still allowing for maximum airflow.

Drew's Reviews : ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE DEHYDRATOR!

While I have been making jerky and using dehydrators for over 30 years I can unequivocally say this is the best dehydrator I have ever used.

The controls are easy to set any allow for precise control of temperature and time which is critical in making jerky if you want it a particular consistency - which I do.

This set comes with 6 trays fit for drying most food stock, such as meat for jerky or fruit for dried fruit. Also there are 2 nonstick trays that are used for making flat dried fruit sheets, similar to roll ups (I have never done this, so I can’t comment on how that works). Finally there are 2 mesh trays used for drying herbs and the like.

While the manufacturer claims rotation of trays is unnecessary I found that not to be the case. As with all dehydrator systems, while in use the trays must be rotated. Approximately every hour I move my bottom tray to the top, as the bottom tray always receives the most heat and air flow.

This Presto 06304 can accommodate up to 12 drying racks, I checked the price on the additional racks. They are item number 06312 and are sold for $24.99 for 2 but are not yet available on Amazon. I assume they will be soon. While most will find 6 racks plenty if you are presented with a large quantity of venison to turn into jerky the extra racks make a huge difference.

The trays are relatively easy to clean. Due to using a heavy, rich marinade with my jerky the trays are always a mess when I’m finished. I soaked mine in soapy water for a few minutes, used a dish scrubber then put them in the dishwasher and they all came perfectly clean.

I love the rectangular shape and how the design of this unit makes it easy to store when not in use. The cord secures within the base so it is safe and protected when stored. I have 3 dehydrators not including this one and they are all circular, each of the others takes up far more area.

This is an outstanding product by Presto. I have loved working with it and l look forward to making lots of jerky with it in the future.

This is an great buy that I definitely recommend.

Fenide Jean Noel : Good

Good

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!

myxomata : Effective but LOUD

I guess I can live with the noise but it’s so much louder than expected, and it seems like it doesn’t need to be. Manufacturer could have used a quieter fan, not sure why they designed it this way. Very annoying. It is effective though.

Drew's Reviews : ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE DEHYDRATOR!

While I have been making jerky and using dehydrators for over 30 years I can unequivocally say this is the best dehydrator I have ever used.

The controls are easy to set any allow for precise control of temperature and time which is critical in making jerky if you want it a particular consistency - which I do.

This set comes with 6 trays fit for drying most food stock, such as meat for jerky or fruit for dried fruit. Also there are 2 nonstick trays that are used for making flat dried fruit sheets, similar to roll ups (I have never done this, so I can’t comment on how that works). Finally there are 2 mesh trays used for drying herbs and the like.

While the manufacturer claims rotation of trays is unnecessary I found that not to be the case. As with all dehydrator systems, while in use the trays must be rotated. Approximately every hour I move my bottom tray to the top, as the bottom tray always receives the most heat and air flow.

This Presto 06304 can accommodate up to 12 drying racks, I checked the price on the additional racks. They are item number 06312 and are sold for $24.99 for 2 but are not yet available on Amazon. I assume they will be soon. While most will find 6 racks plenty if you are presented with a large quantity of venison to turn into jerky the extra racks make a huge difference.

The trays are relatively easy to clean. Due to using a heavy, rich marinade with my jerky the trays are always a mess when I’m finished. I soaked mine in soapy water for a few minutes, used a dish scrubber then put them in the dishwasher and they all came perfectly clean.

I love the rectangular shape and how the design of this unit makes it easy to store when not in use. The cord secures within the base so it is safe and protected when stored. I have 3 dehydrators not including this one and they are all circular, each of the others takes up far more area.

This is an outstanding product by Presto. I have loved working with it and l look forward to making lots of jerky with it in the future.

This is an great buy that I definitely recommend.

Bob S. : Works well

I like the programability of the unit, the digital display, and the compact storage of the trays. The trays seem durable and well made. My only complaint is the noise, you don't want to spend your day nearby. It is my first dehydrator and I can't compare the noise to anything else except a hair dryer, which it is a little more noisy than the dehydrator. We ran it empty for the first hour, the plastic smell people complain about here quickly dissipated. This one has small lips in the bottom-fan portion which should keep food bits and liquid out of the motor. Dried some hot peppers with it and they came out well. Pretty even drying in a full machine.

Claryn M. Wheeler : Very easy to use

I got this on Tuesday and made two batches of jerky by Thursday. It works very well and is extremely easy to use and clean. I have a meat slicer, which makes the prep super easy.

Karla T. : This is the Best Dehydrator Ever

This is super fast, I put meat in and within a couple hours it is done. The first time I did meat it turned rock hard because I treated it like my old dehydrator which took forever. Easy dishwasher clean up.

Lisa Sanborn : Great machine!

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

MarinersFan95 : Noisy and takes days to dehydrate.

This machine stores well, but takes days to dehydrate properly. It is so noisy we had to put it in a storage room.
I would not recommend. This was my experience with prune plums anyway.

Karla T. : This is the Best Dehydrator Ever

This is super fast, I put meat in and within a couple hours it is done. The first time I did meat it turned rock hard because I treated it like my old dehydrator which took forever. Easy dishwasher clean up.

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.

LLG : Great for jerky

I bought this for my daughter last Christmas. She loves it. She specifically mentioned that she likes the squared shape for making jerky strips.

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.

Sawdust Gypsy : Great Dehydrator

I have had this over a month now and have run it 2 to 3 times a week at 160 degrees to process candy. Each time this has done an excellent job at dehydrating. It took a little to adjust how I use the space it offers to get the best results, but I find this with all dehydrators and this is the fifth model I have bought in over 30 years. My product is heavy in sugar and moisture, so getting it dry enough for storage and sale is extremely important, and this unit did an excellent job at it.

Amazon Customer : Stopped working after using it one time

Bought this product to replace a dehydrator we have had for 6 years and thought it was time to replace it, this new dehydrator sat on the shelf for 3 months because we were still using the old one (different brand) took it down to dehydrate some herbs from the garden because it had the smaller trays, used it for 2 nights to do the herbs and it died on the second night, unfortunately we are stuck because its over the return date with amazon because we didn't use it when we got it, A total waste of hard earned money, but the bright side the old brand still works !

Roger Romedy : Love it.

We love it . Has been doing apples and bananas.

Roger Romedy : Love it.

We love it . Has been doing apples and bananas.

Amazon Customer : Awesome machine!

So easy to use!

Beverly Spence : Took much more drying time than instructions tell.

We followed directions but the fruit never fully dried.

SS : Easy to use, easy to store.

I love this dehydrator! It’s very compact and stores easily, doesn’t take up much space on the counter and even has a digital timer so you don’t have to keep track of how long it’s been going! It comes with six trays, two sheet inserts and two mesh inserts. I wish it came with six of each of the inserts because I can absolutely see myself using them all at once. The sheets are great for making fruit-roll ups or dehydrating anything that’s liquid, and the mesh ones keep your good off the actual tray while still allowing for maximum airflow.

Roger Romedy : Love it.

We love it . Has been doing apples and bananas.

Susan : See through layers!

We have a dehydrator, it's round. My husband insisted that we needed a square one because when he makes jerky it's better to make straight lines. So now we have two dehydrators.
Likes:
Clear trays
Square
Digital thermometer
Timer!!!!
So far the trays have been easy to clean (we did banana which can sometimes be a mess)
Compact

Dislikes:
The trays took a little bit to figure out which goes which because they are compactable, this caused the trays to not line up well and if moved seem to not stay stacked well.
The motor is on the bottom, therefore the bottom is not soakable. From past experience, we've had to soak our trays because the juices drip down and then bake on. So if this had a top motor instead of the bottom motor we'd be able to soak all the dried up drippings easier.

All in all, I'm happy with the purchase, but if I could have found a clear tray square dehydrator with a timer with the motor on the top, I would have chosen that one.

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Fenide Jean Noel : Good

Good

Karla T. : This is the Best Dehydrator Ever

This is super fast, I put meat in and within a couple hours it is done. The first time I did meat it turned rock hard because I treated it like my old dehydrator which took forever. Easy dishwasher clean up.

Aleta Diederich : Love it

So far loving it! And been used for several different things.

Hilden : Overall

I love this product. I’ve been wanted a dehydrator for a while and after a ton of research decided on this one. I love that it is see through so I don’t constantly open the device to see the fruit progress. It is also temp controlled and has a timer. Very convenient and easy cleanup. Highly recommend this product.

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!

A Mom with Kids and Fur Kids : Good Small Footprint Dehydrator

I’ve never used a dehydrator before and for review purposes then is both a plus and a minus. The plus is that I’m a clueless first time user so that if I can do this, most everyone can. The negative is that I can’t compare this unit against any others.

As far as using this Presto dehydrator you should know that it’s easy to use. The instruction book is clear and you only need 2 trays to start so for your solo flight you don't have to make a huge commitment.

If you want to make fruit leathers for the kids you’ll need to purchase the screens.

I really like the digital readout. The manual says you can put the trays in the washing machine but I prefer doing them by hand.

The main negative is the noise. To my super sensitive mom ears it is loud. But I put it in the basement so that’s not a problem.

Enjoy. This is fun.

Greendrgon : Somewhat noisy but works well and does clean easily Big bonus for that

for a first time dehydrator this is a pretty easy one to use. Each rack is easy to insert/remove from the machine. Clean up is so simple, as almost all parts can be run through a dishwasher.

The noise level is a bit higher then other units I have used in the past. However, it isn't so loud that it drowns out everything around you. But do understand that is loud.

Overall, it is a great starter item, doesn't take up a huge amount of space and does work. I didn't try various things at the same time, like fruit and leather. I did the same thing in each tray at one time. Results were pretty great.

anonymous : Loud fan

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

myxomata : Effective but LOUD

I guess I can live with the noise but it’s so much louder than expected, and it seems like it doesn’t need to be. Manufacturer could have used a quieter fan, not sure why they designed it this way. Very annoying. It is effective though.

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

Product overview

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From the manufacturer

Company History

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

I need more mesh liners

How do I buy more trays?

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

How does this compare to the large Excaliber dehydrator?

estoy buscando un deshidratador en 220 volts ?

Can the temps be lower than 90 ?

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

Is this model bpa free?

How deep are the trays?

are extra trays available on amazon ?

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

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

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

where is this made?

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