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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: 9.23 pounds


Item model number: FD-80A


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: April 20, 2012


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Works great; reasonable price! Good dried food. Go for it!
Style: Dehydrator
This makes great jerky! I use it at least once a week. The jerky always gets eaten way too fast. I just use a meat seasoning (a "Monterey" -type garlicky, pepper, salt and other spices) shake-on style mix that I put into a plastic bag. I throw the meat strips in, season them for as long as I can (in refrigerator) then spread them out on here and six hours later, voilà! Hubby loves the stuff. It's so much healthier than chips. More filling. I also dry fruits (too calorific for most people . . . they end up great, but almost as bad as candy since they're so sweet and you tend to eat more of them.) Also, I've dried veggies for chips (most get too thin and too brittle), and spices (these work pretty well). There's no mystery to drying stuff with this. And there's no reason to buy the more expensive models. It is relatively low cost; it works well, and the meat dries quickly and is not in contact with the plastic for very long. Plus, temps only go up to 160 degrees. I am not worried by the plastic. (All meat is wrapped in styro and plastic, anyway. There is even a plastic coating inside most butcher paper! How are you ever going to avoid it anyway?) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2014 by Annie Pope

  • Very Pleased
Style: Dehydrator
I live in a Tiny (540 sq ft) House in farming community in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Winters can seriously hamper and/or disrupt transportation. Electricity can be off for a day or two. My son and his wife said dehydrated food takes up less space than canned or frozen food. It was their suggestion I look at dehydrators, most specifically the NESCO FD-75A Snackmaster Pro since it is not only a workhorse but comes with fruit sheets and extra screens. In fact, some of their trays are from my husband's and my NESCO dehydrator from the 1990's! Thought the screens are yellow (due to age) they're still going strong. After reading reviews I decided to purchase the NESCO FD-80A Square Shaped Food Dehydrator due to its square shape. Utilizing every bit of space is essential in a Tiny House. Though my house is on the large side for a Tiny House, space is still at a premium. When not in use my NESCO FD-80A Square Shaped Food Dehydrator sit atop my refrigerator. with other small appliances. When in use it is on the counter or kitchen table. This little dynamo worked great right out of the box! I've dehydrated apple slices from a local orchard. Tomatoes are next, as well as fruit leather made from local plums. I seriously recommend the NESCO FD-80A Square Shaped Food Dehydrator to anyone who wants an economical money and space saving impressive and effective food dehydrator. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023 by Barbara 1956

  • Great machine but parts are not available.
Style: Dehydrator
This is my second of these dehydrators. I like it so well that I bought the second one even though the thermostat quit working on the first one after only a few months. None-the-less, they give excellent results. The variable temperature is a must. They are well designed for maximum capacity, easy to clean and store, and quiet. The price is a real value compared to other models without the features that this one offers. I do wish that simple replacement parts for the electrical part were available but I searched online for days and could not find any parts, even from the manufacturer. I could have fixed the first machine with a simple little part on the motor. If I need to get another dehydrator I will still try to find this model. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2014 by Old Man of the Lake

  • Great starter dehydrator
Style: Dehydrator
This is a great priced item. Ive been using it continuously since I got it. I did not want to start out with a more expensive dehydrator if I didnt know I was going to use it enough. Who knows maybe it wont even be my starter dehydrator....I may not upgrade if this works for all my needs!!! I definetly had to buy more trays because I couldnt dry enough in one sitting, I have not received the extra trays to see how well it will hold 6 trays versus the 4 that it comes with. Ive currently made fruit rolls, dehydrated apples, strawberries and chicken jerky made by the strips. All came out wonderful. I will be making chicken jerky (with jerky gun) for my shepherd who is very picky when it comes to snacks. Im happy to be able to give her a snack that I know wont be recalled next time I go to the local big box pet store.......which has happened several times!!! Im currently making a batch of chicken jerky using my jerky gun and ground jerky......really looking forward to tasting this!!! We hike, camp and I cycle for miles at a time so having these items on the shelf will be very benificial to both my pocket book and not having to eat all the extra preservatives. UPDATE 4-24-13 I purchased the extra trays (2) and found that it does increase the drying time by what I found to be 1-2 hours. This is not a deal breaker for me but I was a bit disappointed and needed to schedule my going into the dehydrator time accordingly. My trays are a bit discolored from drying a batch of carrots which again is not a deal breaker but for some I know that it would really bother them. I have dehydrated about 8lbs of meat and quit a few apples and strawberries so far and they all have turned out great. I do switch the trays around and have labeled them 1-6 so I know what trays have been switched and to where. I really feel this aids with the drying as the top two trays get the most heat. All in all I'm still happy with my purchase . ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2013 by D. Wold

  • Works as it should
Style: Dehydrator
Good value for the price point. It’s a staple in my kitchen and is used all the time for everything from veggies for soup to egg whites for protein powder. I make chips, jerky and dehydrated meals for camping. By far my favorite tool and this dehydrates evenly and without burning. Quiet enough to sit on my counter, easy to use and no complicated mother board to go awry. Basic and reliable. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2025 by Amanda

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