I have never written a review before and have purchased many things online before, but I have been so pleased with this little "cheap" dehydrator, that I felt I needed to write this.
When I started thinking about purchasing a dehydrator, I did a lot of research including visiting my local Cabelas store and doing a lot of online research. The main reason that I initially shied away from purchasing this model was how inexpensive it was compared to so many of the other models. I just couldn't imagine it could be as good as all the reviews said it was. I was also concerned about some of the features that seemed like they would be important such as no timer and a top mounted fan (as compared to a side mounted which supposedly created irregular dehydrating times)
In the end though, I listened to the reviews and purchased it. WOW. I have been so pleased.
First, I have owned the unit now for about two months. I have literally run it non stop. I have five kids and I wanted to use it to stretch our grocery budget by being able to buy foot in bulk and store them by dehydrating them. My main issue is that I can't seem to store anything because we end up eating the food as soon as it comes out.
This cheap little machine is amazing. First, it's not too big so sits easily on the counter and doesn't get in the way. Second, it dehydrates to food evenly and simply. Third, it is extremely easy to clean (I strongly recommend purchasing extra clean a scrren sheets when you purchase it). Fourth, it's so simple to use. All you do is cut up your foot and throw it on a tray, stack it up and let it go. It's great.
Don't worry about the lack of a timer. I have found out you can't really "over-dehydrate" most foods so if you accidentally leave it running for a few hours, no big deal. Lastly, and probably most obviously, is the price. Don't worry, this is one of those times you get so much more than you pay for. Especially if you are like me and new to dehydrating, it's a great place to start.
I've subsequently purchased two expansion trays and the machine works just as efficiently with seven trays as with five. I think it goes up to 10 but cant remember. I've dehydrated tons of different stuff on it including carrots, corn, apples, bannanas (the only thing my kids haven't liked), bell peppers, hot peppers, cucumbers, onions and lots of jerky. I've even tried dehydrating some leftover soups and stews which worked remarkably well. Definately recommend you purchase a book or two on dehydrating as it helps to know how to do it.
One side note: Nesco's jerky flavorings are great and I've purchased more of them which I got for free with their jerky gun, which i've used to good effect also.
Well, that's it, I really, really, really have been impressed that something so...cheap, has worked so well.
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| Price | — | $49.99 | $164.89 | $39.99 | -10% $44.99 List: $49.99 | $199.95 |
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| Sold By | — | qingwanjian | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Everything Kitchens |
| material | Aluminum | Plastic | Stainless Steel | — | Polypropylene | Plastic |
| number of trays | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
| shape | — | Rectangular | Square | Round | Round | Round |
| temperature range | 160 | 158 | 90-160 | — | 95-165 F | — |
| wattage | — | 240 watts | 600 watts | 350 watts | 350 watts | 1000 watts |
| dishwasher safe | ✗ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
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7 Years & Still Dehydrating
I’ve been using the Nesco FD-75PR Food Dehydrator since August 2012. I use it for jerky, peppers, herbs (basil, mint, oregano) & fruit (bananas, mangos, pineapple & lots more). The dehydrator gets used every couple of weeks. When running, it’s not the quietest thing, but not the loudest. Sure you can hear the fan, but far less than the stoves exhaust fan. Cleaning the grates in the unit can be a PIA. You can soak them in hot soapy water until the stuck on jerky softens, then lightly scrub off & place in the dishwasher. Even better, get the Clean Screen mats for the dehydrator. These are soft plastic liners that you place on the screens of each section of the unit. The screens will keep the majority of the marinades, meat & fruit bits from sticking to the grates & are far easier to clean. They also make removing the dehydrated foods easier. Some foods tend to really stick to the plastic grates. These you will just peel off the mats.Dehydrating your own foods allows you to have more control w/what you eat. If you look at the prepackaged dried fruits, you’ll see sugar is added. Once you start dehydrating your own fruits, you’ll see you do not need the added sugar. In fact, you’ll soon discover real fruit flavors & note the package junk tastes more like sugar than the fruit. Make your favorite marinades & make your own jerky, you'll save a ton of money.The Nesco FD-75PR Food Dehydrator is a basic & simple unit. It’s a single dial control, no fancy digital readout, timer or programmable screen. This makes it simple to use. This may be the reason it also lasts. The dehydrator works as well today as it did 7 years ago. Well worth every penny.
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Awesome purchase.
Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2016Style: DehydratorVerified Purchase
