NutriChef Food Dehydrator Machine | Dehydrate Beef Jerky, Meats, Mushrooms, Fruits & Vegetables | Great For At Home Use | Uses High-Heat Circulation for Even Dehydration | 5 Easy to Clean Trays.

I purchased this to take the next step in preserving food. The unit is very easy to use and works as indicated. We did rotate the trays as recommended with the instructions and haven't had any issues with uneven drying as long as we strive to keep the thicknesses even. The trays are easy to clean and I've only needed to wipe the base with a damp paper towel when some herbs fell through. As with any kitchen appliance, storage is always the bother. It's nice that the height is low when the trays are collapsed, but the girth of the unit is wide so it takes up quite a bit of room on the shelf. Our food drying experiences: My first uses were to dry extra pears and apples we had left over from canning. They turned out great - so great, that they didn't last long...so much for preserving. We did another batch of pears and apples as well as okra to take on a mountain hiking vacation. This was perfect because they were very light-weight to carry and filled with energy and nutrition to fuel the hiking. We've tried other things since. The pear and apple rings have come out perfect every time. We attempted banana chips following the instructions to get them hard (not pliable) but found them too hard, so I think we'll try them again to see if we can improve the texture. While the okra tasted great, it too was probably dried too long (following the instructions). I also dried the herbs that were remaining in our herb garden before the first frost hit (parsley, basil, and mint). All of the herbs came out perfect and smell so good - my goal is to never buy dried herbs from the grocery again if I can grow it myself. With the exception the dried herbs, everything we've dried has been eaten within two weeks. While this confirms how great they taste, it hasn't given us an opportunity to verify that the dried food can sit on the shelf for up to 6 months without going bad. Perhaps now that we have a lot of winter tubers and squash, we'll try to make some veggie chips so it doesn't sit on the shelf until next summer.

This is a very simple to use machine, and it's very effective and requires little to no maintenance. It dries quickly and thoroughly, and is really affordable. The noise level is low. It emits a soft hum that's not at all distracting or too loud. Ours, however, makes a constant clicking sound every 10-15 seconds. Originally, we were concerned and thought we had a defective piece, and maybe we do, but it doesn't have any effect on its functionality. We noticed it was coming from the on/off area, and didn't stop or change when temperature was raised or lowered, or time extended. We spoke with the manufacturer and they stated that this should eventually go away, but it never has. Nonetheless, it doesn't seem to cause any issues, but we wanted to point it out that it does do this, when most others don't. We don't have any complaints, though. It does a good job at doing what it was built to do!

All in all, a great product that after a few days of continuous use seems to work well. I've enjoyed dehydrating a variety of fruits and vegetables so far. Easy to use and great instruction booklet. Pro's, great price, easy to use, quick to get going, decent design. Con's one tab on a rack was snapped off, didn't interfere with use so I didn't return it. Racks don't always stack interlocking, requires a little jiggling sometimes. For those that give it a try, it's very important to be consistent with your cuts otherwise it's difficult to get things done at the same time. It's also a challenge to not overdry some things. Requires a watchful eye and a little experimentation.

I had a dehydrator which I used for desiccant and filament to support 3D printing. Then, wanting to dry out some freshly harvested herbs, I recalled the desiccants are carcinogenic, so I got a clean unit (this one) for food-safe work. The temperature is nice, and can go very low. This is important for some items. There's a ton of space, and I often use it to reconstitute stale potato chips and the like. There's no safety timer, so you can just run it how you want without having to work around when the device feels it is ok for you to use it. Quiet, and the base is easy to clean, and you can put the drying racks on one of two ways for a close or tall spacing, as desired, for each level. Recommended.

This a basic, few frills machine. What I like about it is it is simple to use, drys food well, as it is suppose to; and is comparatively low priced. There are fancier units available with more features, but it comes down to what you are willing to pay, and how many features you really need. This unit is a basic model, but it works just fine. I also like that it has an air circulation blower which is far better than the bare-bones machines that only have a heating element. I frequently make jerky for my dogs because they have food allergies (like 4-5 x/week). I thought the machine might not last very long because of how often I use it, so I really didn’t want to invest in an expensive unit. The one I bought works well, is easy to use and clean, and is priced much lower than similar units.

Livraison était rapide. C’est un bon appareil, on est vraiment content. Ne fait pas beaucoup de bruit, facile à utiliser. Ça permet à concevoir plusieurs produits. On pouvait préparer les collations plus saines à nos enfants.

After a great deal of research into dehydrators, which included reading customer reviews for each, I decided to purchase this brand. It helped my decision to find one whose packaging was damaged and whose price was lowered more than usual as a result. I've not had any previous experience with dehydrators so I cannot do any comparisons. However, what I can do is tell how this machine has been operating for me so far. The Pros: five trays and room enough for drying whatever you may want to dry. It is pleasantly quiet and so far it has been consistent in terms of operation. It has an on/off button and a dial for selecting low/medium/high settings. It is simple to take apart and put together, has no sharp corners and yet is squarish in overall design, and cleaning it couldn't be simpler. Essentially, it is easy to operate, visually appealing, heat safe, and dependably functional. The Cons: it ought to have some kind of rubber on the bottom to keep it from sliding around so easily. Not that it slides around by itself or anything but, you know, without something underneath to keep it steady... well, the unexpected does occasionally happen, and so I keep it on a silicone mat at all times. But aside from this, so far, I've not encountered any problems whatsoever. I'm happy with this purchase.

I asked for this dehydrator as a birthday present — one of those things you’re not sure you’d buy for yourself but always want to try. I wasn’t completely sure about it at first, but it has definitely grown on me. So far I’ve tried apples and cranberries (seasonal!) — the apples are a huge hit with my kids and disappear very quickly. Bananas didn’t come out quite like the shop-bought ones, so there’s clearly a bit of a learning curve. What I love most is the simplicity: slice the fruit, put it on the trays in the evening, and by morning the whole house smells amazing and you have a healthy snack ready. It’s quiet, easy to use, and does exactly what it’s meant to do. One small practical note — I bought the white version and cranberries slightly stained the trays. It’s not a big issue, but if you’re planning to dry colourful fruits often, the black version might be a better choice. I’ve only used one airflow setting so far, but I’m looking forward to experimenting more — next on the list are plums and tomatoes. I’m also curious to try meat eventually, once I feel a bit more confident. Overall, a simple, effective appliance that’s great for making healthy snacks at home — especially for kids.

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Worst product. I received defective and damage product. Do not buy it. I'm claiming for refund but seller not responding.