Food Dehydrator, Elechomes 6-Tray Dryer for Beef Jerky Meat Fruit Dog Treats Herbs Vegetable Digital Time & Temperature Control Overheat Protection Fruit Roll Sheet Included BPA Free review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
Brand
Elechomes
Material
BPA Free AS+PP
Color
Black
Wattage
400 watts
Item Dimensions LxWxH
11 x 11 x 10 inches
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FOOD PRESERVER: Elechomes food dehydrator machine is perfect for food storage like beef jerky, fruits, vegetables, dry backpacking food for outdoor hikers. make non-addition fruit rolls for your kids easily with a bonus fruit roll sheet.
6 STACKABLE CLEAR TRAYS: Elechomes food dryer comes with 6 stackable BPA-FREE trays, each layer has 2 adjustable heights to ensure that you can make a variety of dried food at once. Transparent trays let you grasp the process without removing the trays.
DIGITAL THERMOSTAT & TIMER: With the digital control panel, you can precisely set the temperature between 95°F- 158°F and adjust the timer from 30 min - 72 hrs to produce the best drying results. overheat protection guarantees your safety.
EASY TO CLEAN: Easily clean the dehydrator’s base with a damp cloth or a sponge, all 6 trays are removable and dishwasher safe.
WHAT YOU WILL GET: Elechomes Food Dehydrator, 1xMesh Screen, 1xFruit Roll Sheet, User Manual, Worry-free 18-month maintain and friendly customer service.
Product Description
Simple operation, transparent trays and the easy-read LED display make this machine simple to use for everybody.
Elechomes Food Dehydrator imitates the natural air-drying process, drawing out the moisture from food which allows it to keep for a long time while retaining its taste and giving it a pleasing, soft texture. Retains its original flavor without preservatives.
Less water content, fewer calories
Preserve food for a long time
Make your own heal-thy snacks
Dry backpacking food for outdoor adventurers
Product Highlights
6 BPA-Free Trays Height Adjustable
Rest assured that these trays are healthy for you and BPA-free. Transparent design makes it easy to check on the progress of drying, no need to open the lid.
Mesh Screen and Fruit Roll Sheet Included
To make sure you can dry as many food types as possible, we gifted 1 fine mesh sheet and 1 solid sheet for drying herbs, scented tea & fruit rolls.
Temperature & Time Control
Handle all operations on the digital LED screen to control drying time, temperature. Adjust the temp from 95°F- 158°F to tackle any food type. Once finished, the dehydrator shuts off automatically.
Recipes for Beginners
Meat Beef Jerky
158F° / 12-20 Hours
Vegetables
140°F / 8-12 Hours
Fruits
112°F / 8-12 Hours
Flowers / Herbs
104°F / 5-8 Hours
Application
Drying food like beef jerky, fruits, vegetables, make fruit rolls
Drying food like beef jerky, fruits, vegetables, make fruit rolls
Drying food like beef jerky, fruits, vegetables, make fruit rolls
Key Features
6 Clear Trays, 2 Adjustable Heights; Temperature/Time Control
6 Clear Trays, 2 Adjustable Heights; Temperature/Time Control
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Questions about Food Dehydrator, Elechomes 6-Tray Dryer for Beef Jerky Meat Fruit Dog Treats Herbs Vegetable Digital Time & Temperature Control Overheat Protection Fruit Roll Sheet Included BPA Free
Q:
what kind of plastic is the transparent part?? thanks
Answer: The transparent tray material of Elechomes Food Dehydrator is AS plastic, which is food-grade and BPA FREE.
Q:
Will drying herbs work with these trays or do I need an accessory to prevent herbs from falling inside the trays?
Answer: Our Elechomes Food Dehydrator Machine can be used to dry herbs. This product contains a Mesh Screen for baking herbs to prevent smaller herbs from falling off the tray.
Q:
Can i adjust the height of trays?
Answer: The machine provides 2 different tray heights. You can adjust the tray height to suit different food heights.
Q:
Is power 220v?
Answer: The dehydrator that I purchased was 120v I live in the USA where electrical power is 120v Amazon may sale the same model that uses a 220v power source.
Answer: No, operating power should be 110v. Regular household voltage.
Answer: I am in the US. The power is 110.
Answer: It is 120V.
Answer: Mine is 110v.
Answer: It is 120V.
Q:
Has anyone tried to use this to dry shiitake mushrooms?
Answer: Works great for mushrooms. I dry and powder some mushrooms and so far no issues .
Q:
Can you use less trays for drying small amounts?
Answer: Yes. I use the amount of trays needed although it suggests having two empty trays with the fruit leather tray inside the very top tray with lid cover on top for best results. But I don’t see why it wouldn’t work out if the extra trays were not available to use.
Answer: Yes! The system is completely modular.
Answer: Yes, you can.
Answer: Yes, you can.
Answer: Yes, I do.
Q:
Do you have to precook chicken prior to dehydration
Answer: No if you are making chicken jerky BUT if dehydrating to use as a regular meat yes. I put my chicken with the desired seasonings in a crock pot overnight, shred it in the morning and then dehydrate it.
Answer: We recommend cooking the chicken first.
Answer: I recommend precooking just because all the recipes i follow call for it unles you are making treats for your dog. Chicken jerky dog treats don’t need precooked. Hope this helps
Answer: I would say always cook your poultry before drying, even if your just chemical cooking it, it's advised because the heat from the dehydrator is not enough to kill of harmful bacteria.
Q:
What kind of plastic is the base? is it also bpa free?
Answer: I believe so
Q:
First time use, dehydrator has a smell like machine oil burning off. Running it empty per instructions, 5 hours. How long until that smell goes away?
Answer: Run the machine for a few days and the smell will disappear.
Answer: Mine did not have a smell like machine burning oil off. It smelled like the citrus I was dehydrating
Q:
Does anybody else notice a clicking noise every few seconds while the machine is running?
Answer: Yes, I've heard it before but haven't noticed any issues.
Answer: no
Q:
I plan to start soaking my nuts and dehydrating them to keep them raw. Will these work on them?
Answer: This machine can dehydrate very well, but nuts contain less water, maybe you can try.
Q:
I’ve never received the 69.$ dehydrater that I ordered on September 4.
Q:
Some items require hours to dry, is the machine can be pause and continue later? for those more than hour, Does the machine consume electricity?
Answer: Yes. I have done that many times. I have often times ran it a full 24 hours to achieve a crunchy texture using banana rounds as well as apple slices. I put it on the highest heat setting which I believe is 158 and then set it for 24 hours and let it go. Then after it’s done I take off the two top empty trays and let them dry and cool off more. I check them once in a while to see if they are crunchy before putting them in storage bags.
Answer: You can set the timer to go off whenever you want or just turn it off. Of course drying stops. Then no power is consumed.
Answer: Yes, you can set the timing function.
Q:
How long is the dehydration process and what is the shelf life?
Answer: The dehydration time varies according to the degree of ripening, thickness and number of fruits. The general baking time is 5-22 hours. The shelf life of food varies according to the type of food, the degree of dehydration and the storage environment, and the shelf life of properly stored food can be up to one year. Please refer to the instructionfor details.
Q:
What are dimensions of every tray?
Answer: Size of tray: diameter 260mm/10.2 inch, height: 27mm /1.0 inch (Max)
Q:
Can you dehydrate salmon with good results?
Answer: Yes, It has a very good dehydrating and drying effect.
Answer: I have not done that yet, I can say this one takes a week to dry onions, and for oranges and lemon it takes 2 weeks it that helps, its very slow
Q:
How many pounds of beef jerky can this accommodate at once?
Answer: Dear customer, the size of tray is diameter 260mm/10.2 inch, height: 27mm /1.0 inch (Max). You could put suitable beef jerky according the size of every tray. Thank you so much.
Q:
I would like to order the mesh trays
Answer: Call the company!
Q:
Does the manual only come in english?
Answer: Mine is only on english
Answer: Yes, because this is the US version, if you need instructions in other languages, just contact us.
Q:
Where is the fan?
Answer: It's at the bottom of the machine.
Answer: in the base (bottom)
Answer: It's in the base where else would it be
Answer: On the bottom it blows upwards
Q:
How many watts does this unit have? Thank you!
Answer: Kindly be advised that the power of our Elechomes Food Dehydrator Machine is 400W.
Q:
Can it be used outside in cold weather's
Answer: Sure but it depends on how cold. The colder it is the less the temp will be in the trays. It’s all about heat transfer, to the food or to the environment outside.
Answer: Yes, it can.
Q:
One of my trays came broken in the box, how can I get this replaced?
Answer: It comes with a tray that has no holes in it
Q:
Is there a setting that allows fruit to dry more crunchy (think banana chips) rather than chewy?
Answer: I've found if you simply leave them in longer, they will be crunchier. The really crunchy banana chips I've had are processed with oil and fried or baked - which is what gives them the chip-crunch.
Answer: I have made banana chips on several occasions and have had to adjust time/setting each time. Although cutting the banana as thin as possible helps. Also lengthening drying time.
Answer: One setting. Letting it go longer and rearranging fruit and trays would likely crisp them.
Answer: Kindly note that you can increase the temperature or extend the dehydration time.
Q:
Can you turn off heater?
Answer: No, you can precisely set the temperature between 95°F- 158°F
Answer: No - however its lowest temperature is 95 degrees Fahrenheit if that helps.
Q:
Where can i buy extra plastic tray liners? Kinda weird it only came with 1 of each.
Answer: Look on Amazon,, they carry them
Q:
does anyone know where I can buy another fruit roll tray? This one is 10”. All the round one’s I see for sale are 12-14”.
Answer: I would love to know also!!
Q:
Where can I buy mesh screen for small fruits, and fruit roll up tray to make larger quantity? No one sells them under 12 inches, this is 10 in.
Answer: I haven't been able to buy extra mesh screens or fruit roll up trays so far. I contacted the distributer who said they are looking into this. Contact the seller and tell them you also would like extra screens and trays. I bought some larger mesh screen and cut them down to do herb drying and small fruits, but can't find more fruit leather trays.
Answer: We are sorry that currently we do not have separate screens and trays for sale, but we have contacted the factory to produce them.
Answer: I contacted the seller directly. You can only buy from amazon. (i tried to buy directly from them :/). What sucks is that Amazon only lets you get 1 fruit tray AND it comes with a mesh tray (which I don't want). Annoying.
Answer: You can buy the 12 inch screens and manually cut them smaller to make it fit.
Answer: I’m sorry. I wish I had an answer for you because I was trying to find the same items you are enquiring about with no success. I’ve decided that I’m just going to try putting a sheet of parchment down onto the solid tray that comes with the dehydrator.
Answer: Good luck. the only place I haven't reached out too is the actual company that makes it.
Answer: Hi, i had the same issue
Q:
Do you sell extra fruit roll and mesh sheets to fit this model? 10.2 inches
Answer: they do, but not by piece. in other words, if you want 2+ fruit sheets, you can only get 1 & it comes with a mesh. got a confirmation from the company directly stating that you can't buy from them and that my options are whatever is available on Amazon
Answer: no they dont. got a confirmation from the company directly stating that they don't and that my options are whatever is available on Amazon
Answer: Yes they do
Q:
Is this machine 110 or 240 volts?
Answer: The voltage of Elechomes Food Dehydrator Machineis 120V. Do not use any voltage other than 120V, it will damage the machine.
Q:
How tall is each shelf?
Answer: Approx 1 inch tall.
Answer: Max Height: 27mm /1.0 inch
Answer: I’d say they range between less that an inch to 2in when stack appropriately
Q:
Can buy 2 more trays
Q:
Is it noisy when working?
Answer: Hi, it won't be noisy when working. Don't worry. Thank you.
Q:
Does this dehydrator come with a recipe book?
Answer: The recipe book of Elechomes Food Dehydrator Machine was printed together with the instruction.
Q:
I live where there is no kohls or ups store. i need a return label for this item.
Answer: You can get your return label and instructions through the Amazon website.
Q:
can i buy more fruit leather trays for this dehydrator?
Answer: Other then calling the actual company. Good Luck
Q:
If I want to dry more herbs, can I use parchment paper or place herbs directly on the trays?
Answer: I used wax paper and punched tiny holes in it..worked fine so the small pieces won't fall threw..
Q:
Podrían enviar el pedido de las 2 deshidratadoras, las cancelamos por error y cómo no me han hecho la devulucion del dinero
Q:
Where can I purchase more fruit roll trays?
Answer: I personally just cut parchment paper to fit. Works great so far for hamburger, herbs or any small pieces from droppin down.
Answer: Right on Amazon,,,or ebay
Q:
Can you buy more fruit liners for it??
Answer: There are generic 12 inch screens for making fruit leather that you can manually cut smaller to make it fit.
Q:
I want to start making my own freeze dried backpacking meals, would this be a good product for that?
Answer: This would be great for DEHYDRATING foods for backpacking. Freeze drying is a different process (using extremely expensive equipment); both extend the shelf life of foods & of course make them more compact.
Answer: Yes, the dehydrator is so great . I used it to dry fruits , veggies and venison. Good price and good price. I used it a lot in the fall because I harvested apples, cantaloupes, squashes in the fall. We hunted dears this year. The venison jerky is tasty.
Answer: This is not a freeze dyer its a dehydrator. But I use it for dehydrating my food for back packing and prepper storage. I dehydrate, Lasagna, spaghetti, hamburger, onions, canned chicken and so much more for back packing.
Answer: yes. i have used this for a few months now and love it. ive ben doing fruit, veggie, and turkey jerkey.
Q:
Are the trays dishwasher safe?
Answer: Kindly be advised that the trays of Elechomes Food Dehydrator Machine are dishwasher safe.
Q:
Does this item have a warranty
Answer: Please kindly be advised that our product has 30 days refund guarantee and full 18 months exchange warranty.
Q:
Nivel de ruido?
Answer: No te preocupes, no hace ningún ruido.
Answer: Diría un 7 en nivel de tolerancia, muchas veces la dejo en un cuarto aparte toda la noche y no me doy cuenta
Q:
I need to cancel my order and i dont know why you wont cancel it when it has not even shipped. I will be returning it immediately anyways.
Answer: Contact the seller directly if they won't respond contact Amazon to get more help.
Q:
Does this food dehydrator have a timer?
Answer: This food dehydrator has a timer that automatically stops when the baking is finished without any supervision.
Q:
Any idea what the settings would be for candied pecans? Just attempting to force dry them, rather than waiting a week. :-)
Answer: You should probably go Google that question.
Q:
Is it easy to clean?
Answer: Hi, sure, you could clean them by hand, or they’re all dishwasher safe, so just pop them in with the next load and you’ll be good to go!
Q:
Can i make chicken jerky?
Answer: I have made some venison jerky as a test, it worked out really well. This is a great dehydrator, I wasn't so sure at first when I couldn't find extra herb screens and fruit leather trays due to it's smaller size, but the company went out of their way to locate those for me, at no extra cost. The dehydrator works really well, both the temperature and time settings being so adjustable allowed me to dehydrate my herbs (low temp) and fruit leather, jerky, and dried fruits at higher temps. I really do recommend this.
Answer: absolutely!
Answer: Yes thin slices and season it ????
Answer: Yes
Q:
For model UH0401 what is the inside depth of the trays?
Answer: Diameter 260mm/10.2 inch, Max Height: 27mm /1.0 inch
Product reviews of Food Dehydrator, Elechomes 6-Tray Dryer for Beef Jerky Meat Fruit Dog Treats Herbs Vegetable Digital Time & Temperature Control Overheat Protection Fruit Roll Sheet Included BPA Free
Paul C. Kim : Perfect for making Jerky
I purchased this unit because I love beef jerky but don't love how expensive it is to buy.
I decided to just make my own, so I looked into dehydrators. This one caught my attention because of the combination of price point, positive reviews, and look/style of the unit.
Since buying it I've made about 6 or 7 batches of jerky and it works amazingly. Very easy to use timer, small enough to comfortably fit on my countertop and easy to clean after use.
I haven't used it for anything other than meat as of yet but I can't imagine why it wouldn't do an equally good job dehydrating fruit.
Misty Flota : We all need that reliable big and small dehydrator!
PROS.... - racks are removable - racks can be adjusted - racks are dishwasher safe - can control the temperatures - dehydrates great - not loud
CONS.. - I can’t find any!
I have a Cabela’s 160L dehydrator that I love but sometimes it’s way to big and I need to do a quick small dehydrating session. This is a great 6 tray that can even be smaller if needed as you can remove trays. Best thing is the easy clean up because you can stick into the dishwasher and cleanup done! Keeps the heat in well making the time, less!
Julie : Excellent Dehydrator
This Dehydrator works perfectly. I bought it to make Beef Jerky. It makes great tasting Jerky in about half the time of other dehydrators. Definitely worth every penny. Love it
jin yang : easy to use and clean
This machine is very easy to use. When you set the temperature and time it is very easy to set whatever temperature and time you want. It is surprisingly more quiet than I thought. By setting proper temperature and time we can get crisp dry fruit easily. Kids love it.
Paul C. Kim : Perfect for making Jerky
I purchased this unit because I love beef jerky but don't love how expensive it is to buy.
I decided to just make my own, so I looked into dehydrators. This one caught my attention because of the combination of price point, positive reviews, and look/style of the unit.
Since buying it I've made about 6 or 7 batches of jerky and it works amazingly. Very easy to use timer, small enough to comfortably fit on my countertop and easy to clean after use.
I haven't used it for anything other than meat as of yet but I can't imagine why it wouldn't do an equally good job dehydrating fruit.
Rachel Neeld : Great
First time ever dehydrating or owning a dehydrator. Very easy to use. I was looking for something to use as a beginner, that didn't take up a lot of space and I could preserve harvest from my small garden. So far I've used it for pepper and cherry tomatoes. Love how easy it is to set up and start. The only odd this is the temp setting they are in odd increments. I want it at 120 degree and it has 121. Just a weird quirk. I'd buy it again.
RV traveler : Bad experiences with this dehydrator!!!!
VERY much appreciated getting a replacement one after my first one quit while using!! Fingers crossed the 1st one was a "fluke" as I really love and frequently use my dehydrator!!!
Update....2nd time I used replacement one....it quit 30 minutes into 19 hour chicken dehydrating...exactly like 1st one. I'm done! Tossed in trash and had to borrow neighbors dehydrator in order to finish all the chicken!!!!!
Boral Resources : Thinking of Returning it
Not satisfied, I am going to try it one more time but really thinking of returning it. One of the tray came broken, does not dehydrate 100% like my air fryer, wanted to have it separated so be able to use Air Fryer and Dehydrator at same time.
lisa ann Wagner Farris : Great product. Greater price!
We have an older model which was okay. We love this dehydrator the best. We have been dehydrating Apples every day. Will start beef jerky and other fruits and veggies later on in the summer
Kehle : Easy to use and to store
I bought this specifically for dehydrating elderberries. I had to order additional plastic mesh for the extra trays, since small items fall right through the holes in the trays. All in all, it is a lovely dehydrator and works well. It does take a while to dry items out and through trial and error, we are finding what is worth our time to dehydrate. Currently we are big fans of apples, kiwis and it held up through a full week + of drying out elderberries.
Kehle : Easy to use and to store
I bought this specifically for dehydrating elderberries. I had to order additional plastic mesh for the extra trays, since small items fall right through the holes in the trays. All in all, it is a lovely dehydrator and works well. It does take a while to dry items out and through trial and error, we are finding what is worth our time to dehydrate. Currently we are big fans of apples, kiwis and it held up through a full week + of drying out elderberries.
C. Chen : Great machine, affordable price!
Very easy to use. I dehydrated cherry blossoms at 95° for less than 3 hrs and they are super dry.
The only complaint I have is that the machine is a bit loud when it’s on, so I moved it to a spare room and let it do its job.
Amazon Customer : Easy to use!
I was a total beginner with dehydrating. This machine was so easy to use and has worked so well! It’s pretty quiet and we throw the trays in the dishwasher to clean with no problems. Our absolute favorite is to make healthy zucchini chips! Highly recommend.
Jane : Follow instructions, works great
The instructions are clear, it works fine. I haven't had any issues with it. I did find onions take longer than suggested. Do not recommend adding more layers than what it comes with.
Z : Small dryer good size
It works as described, did not like is hard to clean because the dry meat or fruit stick on the shelves. other than that I liked that it has a timer.
CJ : My first dehydrator - I love it !
Works great! Very happy with my purchase. Have used about 15 times already so far. The digital temperate settings is a plus too!
D. Vick : Great little dehydrator!
I'm really happy with this dehydrator. It works great, is not too loud and cleans up nicely. Has lots of screens. Love the temperature control. The only possible downside is the diameter of the screens. It's perfect for my hubby and I but mayb I've used it many times since I purchased it and really recommend this model.
Kane : Amazing customer support!!
Works very well. Also great customer sport. I has an issue after 7 months. They told me to keep the one i has and had another sent out within 20 minutes . I was shocked! THANK YOU!!!!
6142603571 : The tray literally melted??
You would imagine that the trays would be heat resistant to it’s own device but apparently that wasn’t the case. SMH
Leslie C. : Doesn't last long
I bought this 4 months ago, have used it for fruits n veggies, and I've made maybe 15 fruit roll ups; total amount of times used might be 50 times. The unit is done. It won't heat...just blows cold air. Now to see they've marked the price up 30% at least! I paid $53. So if I buy another one, since it'll give me an extra mesh tray and rollup tray, I will pay $140 for a dehydrator, that could be the price for 8 months of dehydrating. Pretty expensive. Not happy at all.
Luis V. : Great dehydrator!!!
Great dehydrator!!! Used with bananas, apples, lemons, oranges and it works great. I have used different beef cuts to make jerky and it’s amazing!!! I have sliced and marinated over night adding different flavors, spices, sauces and it works great. You don’t have to eat jerky preloaded with sugars and salt just make it homemade with your likes.
Luis V. : Great dehydrator!!!
Great dehydrator!!! Used with bananas, apples, lemons, oranges and it works great. I have used different beef cuts to make jerky and it’s amazing!!! I have sliced and marinated over night adding different flavors, spices, sauces and it works great. You don’t have to eat jerky preloaded with sugars and salt just make it homemade with your likes.
Chris Colburn : Simple and easy machine to use
I was dehydrating basil and it took 3 full days to dry. So the warmth of the machine is off. It's easy to clean everything it's pretty simple to wipe out and clean. It's a plug and play basically. It's super easy to use. The only recommendations for making it better world be to add a valve on the lid to control air flow.
Kindle Customer : I use it often...
Dried fruit is expensive and often full of added sugars and other unhealthy ingredients. I bought this to be able to make my own. It’s very easy to use, doesn’t take up a lot of space, and does a decent job of drying fruit. I haven’t used it for any other foods. Based on my used, it’s been easy to clean.
Jess : User error
I cannot figure out how to use this thing. I left fruit in there for 3 days and nothing really happened. I’m sure I don’t know what I’m doing and the product is actually just fine. Probably should only buy this if you know what you’re doing already or your willing to take some time to learn how to use, neither of which describe me!
ben mercer : Turns off randomly! Pay attention
Turns off after running a couple hours and kinda ruined what I was dehydrating over night. I even set it to 24hrs and it still turned off middle of the night ????
Joy in taking care of home : Quality product
This dehydrator works very well. Semi quiet running. Trays are easy to clean. Settings are efficient whether you are a beginner or experienced. I've found the lower setting to be efficient. I was skeptical being a beginner and not knowing which brand to invest in but this one worked well. I made green powder for smoothies, lemons, limes and working on strawberries. I purchased my dehydrator and began using it the next day. I've run it several cycles of 6-8 hours and sometimes more with no difficulties in the motor or efficiency. Be sure to place your dehydrator in a cool dry place and remove excess moisture from food before dehydrating. That way you take care in not over working the motor.
IA : It's great!
Love my new dehydrator! It's easy to use and I also like being able to adjust the height between the trays. The trays are easy to clean however I do use silicone mats on the top two trays. The only thing I think that's wonky is the thermostat, If I remember right it goes up in eight or nine degree increments, which is strange but not off putting
Andrew : Works great, blueberries take a while
Great dehydrator, have done mushrooms, strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and a few other fruits. Works great, Blueberries took a long time but in it's defense I didn't look at time or temp recommendations and just kinda winded it w the blueberries so I put that one on me. Other than that works great and it was a good price for all the features and temp control.
Boral Resources : Thinking of Returning it
Not satisfied, I am going to try it one more time but really thinking of returning it. One of the tray came broken, does not dehydrate 100% like my air fryer, wanted to have it separated so be able to use Air Fryer and Dehydrator at same time.
Amazon Customer : Nice dehydrator
This this came packaged better than anything I've ever had shipped. Easy to use instructions. Esthetically pleasing. Comes with a booklet that gives times to dehydrate things. Timer and temperature settings. There is a fan noise but not disturbing at all. Started using it the day I received it. Can't wait to try all different kinds of things
CLAUDIA GONZALEZ : Very nice
Just received item and I am very impressed by the nice protective packaging. I am giving it 4 stars as I am yet to use, but just wanted to share my first impression. Can’t wait to try. May report back with results.
Kisrten Parsons : Waste of money
Very noisy and had to rearrange tray order and fruit on trays for even drying. Small apricots took 48 hours
EmpressEMT : I use it all the time works great
I dehydrate all the time and this machine is fabulous. I like that you don’t have to use all the trays if you don’t have enough to fill the dehydrator just to put the lid on like my old on did. I came with 1 fruit roll up liner and 1 mesh liner. I do wish it came with more roll up lines because I dehydrate a lot of stews and soups but I just use parchment paper and it works fine. I have also done fruits and veggies and everything turned out great.
RebRand : OMG! Fresh Onion, Garlic, Celery Powder - Sage, Parsley, Thyme, and Tarragon! What a Difference!
I liked this so well - I bought a second one! I've been drying home grown CELERY leaves for Celery Salt and Powder, WALLA WALLA Onions for Onion Powder, Onion rings - broken up and Onion Salt. I also had a blast growing celery for the first time and the leaves are way more fragrant than the stalks. (Be sure to wash thoroughly as the bugs (don't want to go in the dehydrator! Pick the herbs early in the morning and soak them for a few minutes in a LARGE bowl with a bit of cider or wine vinegar to kill any hiding critters. Shake off moisture and onto the drying racks! Go to an online website to learn how to process using a dehydrator and you will LOVE LOVE LOVE doing this for BETTER tasting herbs without preservatives. I also dehydrated fresh potatoes (blanched first for 3 minutes), as well as frozen bags of potatoes and mixed veggies which do NOT have to be blanched. Also on the list -- fresh green peppers, diced tomatoes, and fresh GARLIC (which I placed the dehydrator on the back porch) as it is very pungent. Everything else has been perfect to do in the house. I also bought one for each of my daughter who has also expressed how much fun they are having and especially getting the grandchildren happy to help pick fresh produce and herbs from the garden. Amazingly the kids are having as much fun helping prepare the trays full of good stuff! Zucchini chips (lightly seasoned) were a hit for kids that rarely eat "green stuff". They are also experimenting with dried fruit and beef jerky. Just a note - I also purchased a few extra NESCO dehydrator trays and cut them down to fit my trays which work GREAT to keep smaller herbs from falling through (and the diced tomatoes!) Tomato powder is as effective as tomato PASTE to thicken tomato based soups, spaghetti sauce/gravy and stews. (After prepping my tomatoes for canning, I saved the skins and dehydrated them to powder. Thanks for the suggestion! It makes a great flavorful thickener!)
Orly : Absolutely love it
I was so hesitant before buying. Cause I can dry food and fruit in the oven too, why buying it. But after trying this, I’m sooo happy with this purchase. Very easy to use, save me a lot of time before it took me 6-7 hours to make 2lbs of beef jerky but now just after 4 hours, it dry enough, even a bit crunchy and not accidentally getting burn like the oven. First product I give 5 stars without questioning.
Z : Small dryer good size
It works as described, did not like is hard to clean because the dry meat or fruit stick on the shelves. other than that I liked that it has a timer.
chris : Worked great while it lasted
Worked great for 6 months then he element went had to throw it away sure I would of had to deal with a lot of BS to get it fixed according to the other reviews
Julie : Excellent Dehydrator
This Dehydrator works perfectly. I bought it to make Beef Jerky. It makes great tasting Jerky in about half the time of other dehydrators. Definitely worth every penny. Love it
RebRand : OMG! Fresh Onion, Garlic, Celery Powder - Sage, Parsley, Thyme, and Tarragon! What a Difference!
I liked this so well - I bought a second one! I've been drying home grown CELERY leaves for Celery Salt and Powder, WALLA WALLA Onions for Onion Powder, Onion rings - broken up and Onion Salt. I also had a blast growing celery for the first time and the leaves are way more fragrant than the stalks. (Be sure to wash thoroughly as the bugs (don't want to go in the dehydrator! Pick the herbs early in the morning and soak them for a few minutes in a LARGE bowl with a bit of cider or wine vinegar to kill any hiding critters. Shake off moisture and onto the drying racks! Go to an online website to learn how to process using a dehydrator and you will LOVE LOVE LOVE doing this for BETTER tasting herbs without preservatives. I also dehydrated fresh potatoes (blanched first for 3 minutes), as well as frozen bags of potatoes and mixed veggies which do NOT have to be blanched. Also on the list -- fresh green peppers, diced tomatoes, and fresh GARLIC (which I placed the dehydrator on the back porch) as it is very pungent. Everything else has been perfect to do in the house. I also bought one for each of my daughter who has also expressed how much fun they are having and especially getting the grandchildren happy to help pick fresh produce and herbs from the garden. Amazingly the kids are having as much fun helping prepare the trays full of good stuff! Zucchini chips (lightly seasoned) were a hit for kids that rarely eat "green stuff". They are also experimenting with dried fruit and beef jerky. Just a note - I also purchased a few extra NESCO dehydrator trays and cut them down to fit my trays which work GREAT to keep smaller herbs from falling through (and the diced tomatoes!) Tomato powder is as effective as tomato PASTE to thicken tomato based soups, spaghetti sauce/gravy and stews. (After prepping my tomatoes for canning, I saved the skins and dehydrated them to powder. Thanks for the suggestion! It makes a great flavorful thickener!)
MCG : Good to research before purchasing a dehydrator
I think this product is easy enough to use, but I did not anticipate how time-consuming prepping the types of food I wanted to dehydrate would be. Nor, did I realize how long dehydration times would be for such a low yield of finished product. My lifestyle isn't such that I can spend the amount of time needed to prep food for dehydration + the length of time the unit needs to run using electricity and constant background noise. It took about 18 hours to dehydrate 2 oranges and the yield wasn't worth the aggravation. The unit is nice enough, and I didn't have any issues, but not a good fit for our home so I returned it.
Lizzy82 : For you snackers
Listen all you snackers, this is a great way to snack healthy. I don’t know how many banana chips I’ve made but I love this. The fruit roll ups are a great way to get the kids to eat healthy. The beef jerky was amazing. Heads up, try dehydrating kiwi slices
Stacey DODD : Exploded on first use!
The instruction booklet was not ideal to navigate. I set it on the lowest degree possible in a well ventilated area and after about 1 minute, it made a large bang sound and flash and stopped working. Awful smell first time use that lasted less than 2 minutes. Waste of money.
amazonfan-kcjnashville : PERFECT even on the first try! :)
I bought this item for my Husband's Christmas gift. He used it to make his FIRST batch of Beef Jerky and it performed beautifully! It was delivered quickly, I wrapped it and it went right under the tree. (NOTE: strange that it arrived in it's "original" box...NOT in an Amazon box---so if you're trying to surprise someone, the picture is on the box!!...weird...also BAD if you have porch pirates!!) The inside packaging was great and the unit was surrounded in an "air bubble box"....to protect the plastic trays, lid and unit. There was no assembly required except to "snap" the knob onto the lid. My Husband used all 6 trays for his batch of Beef Jerky and the digital controls were easy to adjust and read. It stopped after 4 hours, thanks to the timer, he checked the progress as per instructions and he continued for 1.5 more hours. It dehydrated 2 1/2 pounds of beef and yielded a little over 1 pound of jerky...and it turned out GREAT!!! He used all 6 clear trays for the jerky batch---but we did not use the solid, fruit roll tray or the "diamond" flex tray. (we'll do that some other day) It was much quieter than I expected and sounded like a purr of a fan. This was a fantastic purchase at an affordable price....I also purchased "the Complete Dehydrator Cookbook for future recipes and projects!! *thumb up* KCJ Nashville, TN
Amazon Customer : Nice dehydrator
This this came packaged better than anything I've ever had shipped. Easy to use instructions. Esthetically pleasing. Comes with a booklet that gives times to dehydrate things. Timer and temperature settings. There is a fan noise but not disturbing at all. Started using it the day I received it. Can't wait to try all different kinds of things
Janey : I wanted to like it, but...
I wanted to be able to dehydrate foods as I cannot do preservatives and wanted an emergency food storage. I researched a lot of dehydrators before choosing this one. I followed the directions exactly for dehydrating fruit. It stated that the fruit type I was doing should dry in about 8 hours. It took over 24 hours and was nowhere near done. I trouble shot and made sure that my fruit was not sliced too thick. I even gave it a try following online recipes to see if other people had better suggestions than the manufacture-- still did not dry. The product does not match the descripted usage times and makes it not worth it. In order to even dry a minimal amount of food, I would have to run this 24/7 for weeks.
ben mercer : Turns off randomly! Pay attention
Turns off after running a couple hours and kinda ruined what I was dehydrating over night. I even set it to 24hrs and it still turned off middle of the night ????
d. tan : work with patience, but that's the way it's supposed to be.
You can set both the time (default 8 hours) and the temperature (default 95F). The instruction manual has a table with suggested setting for various food types. However, at the end, it still will take a lot of trial and error to get the effect you want. Just need to be patient. You'll eventually get it perfect!
Jane : Follow instructions, works great
The instructions are clear, it works fine. I haven't had any issues with it. I did find onions take longer than suggested. Do not recommend adding more layers than what it comes with.
Andrew : Works great, blueberries take a while
Great dehydrator, have done mushrooms, strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and a few other fruits. Works great, Blueberries took a long time but in it's defense I didn't look at time or temp recommendations and just kinda winded it w the blueberries so I put that one on me. Other than that works great and it was a good price for all the features and temp control.
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