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NESCO FD-80A Square Shaped Food Dehydrator, For Snacks, Fruit, Beef Jerky, White

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Style: Dehydrator


Features

  • EVEN HEAT DISTRIBUTION: 700 watts of drying power provides maximum speed and quality for dehydrated foods
  • CONVERGA-FLOW SYSTEM: Converga-Flow drying system pushes heat across each tray providing even heat distribution without having to rotate them
  • ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT: Allows you to dry different foods at proper temperatures (95 - 160o F) with a simple dial
  • EXPANDABLE TO 8 TRAYS: Comes with 4 BPA-Free dishwasher safe trays and expands up to 8 trays so you can dry more at once; additional trays sold separately
  • ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Includes 1 Clean-a-Screen, 1 Recipe Instruction Book, 1 Jerky Seasoning & Cure Sample
  • Easy-to-use dehydrator for drying fruit, vegetables, herbs, and jerky
  • Air-circulation system ensures fast, even drying; no need to rotate trays
  • Adjustable thermostat; printed guidelines on motor housing
  • Bale handle; dishwasher-safe parts; instruction manual
  • Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging

Description

The NESCO FD-80 Food and Jerky Dehydrator is perfect for making jerky as well as dried herbs, fruits and vegetables. The adjustable temperature control (95°F -160°F) gives you the flexibility to achieve the best results when drying different foods that need varying temperature settings. This dehydrator comes with four (14. 5” x 14. 5”) square trays and expands up to 8 trays so you can dry larger quantities, with no tray rotation needed. Additional Add-A- Trays sold separately. The quiet, powerful Converga-Flow fan forces heated air down the exterior pressurized chamber, then horizontally across each individual tray. The air flow then converges in the center for quick, consistent drying that is four times faster than other dehydrators. Sample seasoning and cure is included to get started. The NESCO FD-80 Food and Jerky Dehydrator provides the drying power for dehydrating great jerky and fruit snacks for the active lifestyle.

Brand: Nesco


Material: Plastic


Color: White


Wattage: 700 watts


Voltage: 220 Volts


Brand: Nesco


Material: Plastic


Color: White


Wattage: 700 watts


Voltage: 220 Volts


Shape: Square


Material Feature: Food Safe


Number of Trays: 8


Temperature Range: 160 Degrees Fahrenheit


Is Dishwasher Safe: Yes


Manufacturer: NESCO


Global Trade Identification Number: 04


UPC: 029517010104 029517005391


Product Dimensions: 15.25 x 10.25 x 15.63 inches


Item Weight: 9.18 pounds


Country of Origin: China


Item model number: FD-80A


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: April 20, 2012


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    • A Cost-Effective, Logical Choice
Style: Dehydrator
I selected this item due to solid reviews, and the fact that high-end models tend to have square trays, rather than round. Reviewers observe that the square trays hold more food. I first dried a batch of parsley, rosemary, sage and chives. The herbs dried to my satisfaction in about 26 hours, about two hours longer than specified in the manual. I next dried a batch of spiced apples and pears, dried to my satisfaction in the ten hours called for in the recipe, to a pliable texture. The motor is quiet, and the trays cleaned nicely, with no transfer of flavor from batch to batch. Bear in mind, you may need to purchase accessories to use this product as you intend. It comes with four trays, and one screen (that rests on top of a tray) to hold small items that might fall through the trays, such as herbs. If you wish to dry small herbs (like thyme and chives), you should have one screen per tray. Screens sell for about $8 for two and are reusable. You can add four trays maximum, as this unit will hold eight trays total. If you want to make fruit roll-ups, you will need reusable fruit roll-up accessories. I've already purchased extra screens for herbs, and may purchase two additional trays. Bear in mind that drying is time-consuming, so extra trays will be efficient, so long as you are drying a big batch of items that can be dried at the same temperature. In terms of capacity, with four trays, I dried six apples and two pears that were widely spaced. That produced two pint jars and one half pint jar of dried fruit. Hint for apples--don't core them. Just slice them (preferably with a mandoline) without coring them, but knock out the seeds. The center of your apples will have a star shape. Slice the pears lengthwise--they will be a beautiful, recognizable pear shape. No need to peel the skin from either. This is an affordable, quality product. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2013 by FNU MNU LNU
    • Can use it as yogurt maker too
Style: Dehydrator
Replaced an older one I had used to dry fruit, herbs, kale chips. I bought extra trays, cut centers out and made space for jars, to make yogurt too. Works great!
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2024 by Loretta
    • Saved Me Money..Probably is Saving My Dog's Lives.
Style: Dehydrator
I had sought out a Dehydrator after having a scare of the Chicken Jerky Dog Treats that were being made in China. I have two beautiful Papillon children and would just die if I fed them something that would cause them harm. I figured I could make chicken jerky and dehydrated sweet potato snacks for the dogs that would be healthy and poison free. I read several reviews of the Nesco brand models and decided on the FD-80A square shape unit because it just seemed to be the most logical for what I wanted due to the amount of usable rack space. When the unit arrived I immediately unpacked it and pulled out the instruction manual. The instruction manual is very comprehensive and the recipes included are extensive! Honestly, this unit is larger than I had originally thought at purchase. The size isn't really a deterrent to me but if you have limited counter space you might want to consider the dimensions before purchasing if your desire is to keep it on the countertop. The dimensions are as following (in case you missed it like i did in the Amazon product description). Dimensions: 15.2 x 10.2 x 15.6 inches ; 9.9 pounds (as stated by Amazon). Those dimensions are wonky if you ask me. I measured this unit all put together (with the included base and 4 trays) to be about 13 inches squared (width and depth) and 8.5 inches in height (with the handle laying flat). I didn't have a way to weigh it but I also doubt the 9.9 lb weight claim. I mean all the weight would come from the top fan unit because the trays are as light as an empty take out container! The power cord measures 4 feet. This seems more than adequate. The manual states that the trays and the base (NOT the top fan unit people!) are dishwasher safe, top rack only but you must remove them from the dishwasher BEFORE the dry cycle. Well, I don't know how many of YOU have a dishwasher that informs you when the dry cycle is starting but I sure don't have one of those. I won't trust it in the dishwasher because I wouldn't want to take the chance of a tray getting misshaped by the hot water/steam. But to me that is a moot point because they are soooo easy to wash by hand. A quick rinse with your sink sprayer and you are done. I really like the fact that this dehydrator has a TOP fan. Some are fanned from the bottom up, resulting in slower and more uneven dehydrating. The top fan fits easily onto the top layer rack. It has a dial that starts at 95 degrees F to 160 degrees F and their Celsius equivalents. Printed on the top of the fan is a degree guide. Herbs & Spices 95 degrees, Nuts & Seeds 105 degrees, Fruits & Veggies 135 degrees and Jerky, Meats & Fish 160 degrees. I want to tell you guys though that ONE fine mesh screen that lays on one of the regular trays is INCLUDED with this unit. So if you have seeds or smaller items that might slip through that you want to dry, you don't have to worry about having to order the "extra" fine mesh screens. Yes I agree with all that say this dehydrator is quiet. I am a light sleeper and I can hear my stupid GE Profile fridge easier than this dehydrator overnight. At first I got concerned that because it was so quiet it wasn't working right. Then, after it dried everything perfectly, I figured it was just a design win. As I mentioned at the top of this post I got this dehydrator mainly for the use of making safe treats for my dogs. But as I go along day to day I find a lot more uses. For example: Two days ago I peeled about 15 "Cutie" oranges to put through my juicer. In the past I would have taken those peels and tossed them in the trash. But as I was peeling them I thought "Hey, these peels would be good after dehydrating to use in baked goods or teas or several other things! I also had some apples in the produce bin on their last legs that had been intended for an apple cobbler that didn't happen...so I thought "hey..I can dehydrate these and use in baking or for snacks or to put in my oatmeal!" Then I realized I had a score of cilantro in my produce bin as well that I had used for guacamole...YES..I dehydrated that! So, you really will be amazed at the amount of money you can save by dehydrating the items you would normally be tossing in the trash. A TIP FOR EASY CLEANUP: Only use the amount of trays that are housing items. If you have an empty tray(s), remove before starting the process. Line the bottom catch base with foil or parchment to catch anything that might "drip". I highly recommend this dehydrator. I love it and I think everyone should have one! ON A SIDE NOTE: If you want to make Jerky for your dogs (or for yourselves) research the Nesco Jerky Gun here on Amazon. I bought the dehydrator and then realized that the Jerky Gun is imperative to make nice Jerky treats from ground meats (cheaper to do it that way too). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2013 by Louise Llama
    • Nice dehydrator for the price!
Style: Dehydrator
I've been using this dehydrator to make beef jerky for almost a year now and it's been working great. I purchased it with the thought of making healthy China-free beef jerky for my dog but ended up making it mostly for me because it is so good. I slice about 4 lbs of beef into thin strips each time I make beef jerky and after 8 hours or so they've turned out excellent every time. I know the instruction says to leave gaps between the pieces but given the fact that they will shrink tremendously within a few hours, I never really leave any gap. When I did leave some gaps, I regretted doing so because they were wasted spaces I could have used to make more jerky! I have only used this dehydrator to make beef jerky so I cannot speak on how well it can dry fruits, etc. but I'm sure it would work fine. The unit is not as noisy as I thought it would be but it is much bigger than I had envisioned. It used up a large portion of my already limited counter space but it was worth the purchase. It's also very easy to clean up but I suppose this may depend on what you're dehydrating. I usually wash each tray by hand and leave them to dry because they are so large but I suppose you can always throw them in the dishwasher as well. I like the fact that the fan is on top and the air circulates very well along the center and side channels. The only thing that I wish it had was an on/off switch but perhaps there isn't really a need for one because the unit is either in use and drying or off and in storage. Overall, I would definitely recommend this unit especially if you are considering making your own homemade beef jerky. I would give this unit a 4.5/5.0. - 08/04/2014 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2014 by Gianni Breck

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