I would like to know if the dehydrator has a no heat setting. Some foods I'm interested in dehydrating work best with air only dehydration method.
813763
Unfortunately no, this does not have a "no heat" setting. Due to the risk of bacteria formation below a certain temperature for foods, I'm not aware of a dehydrator that will offer a no heat function as most offer an operating range since they all include heating elements as a part of their design. In the case of this dehydrator its thermostat allows for setting between 105 - 165 degrees.
813764
No. The knob which activates the heat also activates the fan. Lowest setting is 105f.
813765
The lowest setting on the temperature setting dial is 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Recommended for drying herbs.
267990
doesnot include info on dehydrating foods. all recipes are for canning or freezing. hope this helps
932943
No! I have bought 2 of these in the past year & Nesco will not do anything for you after a year! Called Nesco myself and told me good luck! Looked for heating element and no luck! Gonna find a new dehydrator without the Nesco name on it and I feel screwed! Good Luck!
37252
We've made some more complex recipes like dehydrated chili and so forth. You might want to get a thermometer for it if you need an exact temperature, but we're really happy with it. What sorts of recipes are you planning to make?
1160392
As with anything you are dehydrating, the longer you leave it the drier it gets. I love how it makes fruit crispy, given time. It also does a great job on jerky.
1385321
I have one. It doesn't have a moisture sensor or shut off automatically. We make it for jerky. It works really well though.
225140
I use the high heat setting. It is still working fine for me. I used to have one of those awful table top dryers that was so loud, would fall over, and never dried my hair. My hairdresser has this exact dryer for home use which is why I chose this one. I really like this dryer. Obviously with every electronic device there can be a dud in the bunch but my dryer is still working great.
745919
I would suggest internet searching about dehydrating temps. I know that if you want raw food to retain all of it's enzymes, you should use heat over 150-115 degrees. If that is not an issue for you, it would probably depend on what it is you are dehydrating. I would definitely look for info on the internet.
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I think it's saying 3x faster than other dehydrators. I don't know if that's true. Dehydrators take awhile to use. As far as the watts It's 400w, and it heats up to 156F. It's a fantastic dehydrator, works like a champ. I've made all sorts of dried fruits, and dried herbs. I actually loved it so much I bought another one for my mom for Christmas who seems to love it too. She frequently uses it to make Jerky treats for her dog. It's a good size, but isn't going to take over your kitchen counter. It's also really quiet. I let mine run all night long and did not even notice it while trying to sleep. Hope this helps!
747041
It does not have a timer... the only thing that this dehydrator does not have!
1780341
I have never had this dryer overheat. In fact it doesn't have any heat settings, just two settings for air velocity. The air gets warm after a bit, but I think this is just from the heat of the motor. It never gets hot like a hand held dryer, but I rarely run it more than 20 minutes at a time.
2153992
No I did a lot of dehydration. The slices are just right. I love mine and am 100 percent happy. Wish I had bought one years ago. It saves hours of time.
611916
Yes it does you just have to ad water. You don't cook it; just let it air dry and it tastes awful!
1832471
Please know that the bowl does not 'heat' the water in the bowl. There is a thermostat inside the mechanism that keeps the contents in the bowl above freezing. The contents never feel hot or warm to the touch. My bowl has run dry on occasion and has never suffered any ill consequences.
444309
95degrees to 155 degrees. The highest setting is for beef jerky which is what I mostly use my dehydrator for. It is a great machine. The fan in the back ensures the trays receive even air so you don't have to reposition the trays like you do with round dehydrators with the fan on top. It is quiet (at least enough for me) and easy to clean up. Really recommend this product.
1158780
I can only say that this dehydrator is smaller and takes longer than any other dehydrator I have ever had. I use them primarily for making Jerky and my first batch took all night and half the morning on the highest heat setting. Watch that set timer as well, I had mine turn off in the middle of the night because I assumed it should have been done by then and the meat just sat uncooked for hours. Had to toss that whole batch. Can't answer the watt or range questions because I don't have the unit with me.
683608
Since I use mine constantly day and night, I seldom turn it off. The only way I know of is to turn off the electric, but as soon as one batch of food comes out during the growing season, another goes in. The heat is not wasted that way. I check often to see if some foods have dehydrated enough, take them out, and replace them with others that are waiting their turn. When harvest season is over, it will be unplugged, and stored until harvest begins again in the spring.