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STX INTERNATIONAL

STX International Dehydra 1200W-XLS Food Dehydrator | Commercial Stainless Steel | Digital Controls | 10 Trays | 2 Food-Safe Mats | 1200 Watts | 97–165°F Temperature Range | 15-Hour Timer | Jerky Safe

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  • The STX Dehydra Model 1200W-XLS is an Extra Large Stainless Steel Commercial Grade Food & Jerky Dehydrator with Ten 100% Stainless Steel Drying Racks that Measure Approximately 14.5" Wide x 16" Deep each. The Square Holes in the 10 Stainless Steel Drying Racks are 3/8" x 3/8" which accommodates almost any Fruit, Vegetable or Jerky that you wish to Dehydrate. Also Included are 2 Heat Resistant Food Grade Silicone Mats for Making Fruit Leathers, Dehydrated Eggs, or Any other Runny Foods You can Think of!
  • This Dehydrator also Features 1200 Watts of Dehydrating/Heating Power with 7 Preset Heat Temperatures that Range from 97 F to 165 F (36 C to 74 C). This unit is, what is commonly referred to, as a Horizontal Air-Flow Food Dehydrator as it is powered by a Rear Mounted Motor with a 7 Inch Fan Blade that Blows the Hot Air Forward towards all of the food you are drying on the racks. Also Included is a Stainless Steel Drip Tray that slides into the bottom of the Front Drying Section.
  • The Control Panel on the Top of this Unit is 100% Digital and has a 15 Hour Shut Off Timer. The Time Setting, which shows on an LCD Screen, can be programmed in 5 Minute Intervals, is controlled by Up & Down Buttons and Shuts Off Automatically when the Timer reaches "0". There are 7 Pre-Set Temperatures on the Control Panel along with a Dehydrating Guide that shows what Suggested Temperatures you should use for different fruits, vegetables, foods, meats, etc.
  • The STX "Dehydrating Made Easy" Cookbook is also included with our STX Dehydra 1200W Dehydrator. This Cookbook is loaded with 80 Pages of over 250 Dehydrating Recipes. This Cookbook also Includes General Drying Temperatures, Shelf Life Comparisons, Fruit Drying Guide, Vegetable Drying Guide, List of What is In Season during the Year. This Cookbook Includes Recipes on How to Make/Dehydrate Fruit Leathers, Fruit Snacks, Granola & Trail Mix, Meat & Jerky, Vegetables and Much More.
  • The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) States, "Illnesses due to Salmonella and E.Coli O157:H7 from homemade jerky raise questions about the safety of traditional drying methods." The USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline's currently recommends heating meat to 160 F and poultry to 165 F. The Dehydra 1200W has a Temperature Range of 97 F to 165 F which makes this dehydrator as "JERKY SAFE" as possible for those of you who do not Preheat your Meat & Poultry to these suggested temperatures.
  • Mercantile Station 2, LTD. is Based in the Center of the Continental United States, with Knowledgeable Staff On-Hand and Ready to Assist with any Questions or Concerns that may arise. STX International is a Mercantile Station 2, LTD. Brand that offers a 3-Year Warranty! Terms May Apply. Please Scroll Down this Page for More Information on this Product!

Description

Most dehydrators sold in the USA and other countries have a Maximum Drying Temperature of 155 °F with a few of them topping out at 160 °F, but Very Few have a Maximum Drying Temperature of 165 °F. Our STX Dehydra 1200W Food Dehydrator has a Temperature Range from 97 °F to 165 °F which makes this dehydrator as "Jerky Safe" as possible for those of you who do not take the time to Preheat your Meat & Poultry to the USDA's suggested temperatures. Overview of Product The STX Dehydra Model 1200W-XLS is an Extra Large Stainless Steel Commercial Grade Food & Jerky Dehydrator with 10 Each 100% Stainless Steel Drying Racks that Measure Approximately 14.5 Inches Wide x 16 Inches Deep each. This equals 232 Square Inches (1.61 Square Feet) of Drying Area per Rack. With 10 Racks Included with this unit, the Total Amount of Drying Area for dehydrating your Food or Jerky is 2320 Inches or 16.11 Square Feet. The 10 Drying Racks are manufactured from 304 Grade Stainless Steel (NOT Chrome Coated) and the Square "Holes" in the Racks are 1/4 Inch x 1/4 Inch which helps accommodate almost any Fruit, Vegetable or Jerky that you wish to dehydrate. The STX Dehydra 1200W is a “Multi Sectional” Commercial Grade Food Dehydrator This Dehydrator comes in 2 Different Sections (Front & Back Sections) that you can Take Apart in about 10 Seconds and/or Lock Together in 10 Seconds. The Front (Dehydrating) Section measures 16.5" in Width x 14.5" High x 15.5" Deep. This is the part of the unit where the 10 Drying Trays fit in to dehydrate your foods. The Back (Power, Heat & Control) Section measures 16.5" in Width x 14" High x 4.5" Deep. When assembled, the Total Unit (also mentioned above) measures 20" Front to Back, 16.5" in Width and 15.5" High. Due to this Feature, you can take both parts of the unit apart and it makes the whole dehydrator much easier to clean. In fact, you could actually clean the front dehydrating section and stainless steel racks by using a pressure washer (on low) or your garden hose if you wanted. You, of course, could not do this to the back section as it has the electric motor (fan) and controls in it, but you could blow this section out with air. A lot of dust accumulates around the motor & fan and you want to keep this clean so it does not get clogged with dust and overheat. BEFORE YOU BUY - IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS - Product Size & Placement This STX Dehydra 1200W is a "Large Dehydrator" and weighs 32 lbs. The Size of of this Total Unit (With the Front & Back Assembled) is 20" Front to Back, 16.5" in Width and 15.5" High, so PLEASE check wherever you plan on using it first "BEFORE YOU BUY"! 90% of these Dehydrators that are returned to us is because the buyer stated "TOO BIG" as they Did Not Read the Information on this Size of this Unit. This Dehydrator should be "At Least" 12 Inches Away from any wall during operation to allow for proper air circulation. DO NOT Block the Air Vents on the front of the Dehydrator or the Air Intake Screen on the back of the Dehydrator. If you do this, the product may overheat and Blow the Fuse. Dehydrating Power & Air Flow This Dehydrator also Features 1200 Watts of Dehydrating/Heating Power with 7 Preset Heat Temperatures that Range from 97 °F to 165 °F (36 °C to 74 °C). This unit is, what is commonly referred to, as a Horizontal Air-Flow Food Dehydrator as it is powered by a Rear Mounted Motor with a 7 Inch Fan Blade that Blows the Hot Air Forward towards all of the food you are drying on the racks. Also Included is a Stainless Steel Drip Tray that measures 14.5 Inches Wide x 16.25 Inches Deep that slides into the bottom of the Front Drying Section. You will Love this Drip Tray as it makes Clean Up a Snap! The STX Dehydrator 1200W is ETL Approved Lastly, this STX Dehydra 1200W Dehydrator is ETL Approved. UL and ETL are both Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs). UL Develops the Testing Standards and tests to them and ETL Tests to UL Standards so.either of these two marks are Proof that the Safety of the Product has been Tested to the Highest Degree. The Control Panel on the Top of this Unit is 100% Digital and has a 15 Hour Shut Off Timer. The Time Setting, which shows on an LCD Screen, can be programmed in 5 Minute Intervals, is controlled by Up & Down Buttons and Shuts Off Automatically when the Timer reaches "0". There are 7 Pre-Set Temperatures on the Control Panel along with a Dehydrating Guide that shows what Suggested Temperatures you should use for different fruits, vegetables,foods, meats, etc. Note that there is No Real Exact Temperature Standard for Dehydrating Herbs, Vegetables, Fruits, etc. but we Highly Suggest that anytime you dehydrate Jerky to Set the Preset at 165 °F (74 °C). 10 Each 100% Stainless Steel Drying Racks that Measure 14.5 Inches Wide x 16 Inches Deep each. This equals 232 Square Inches (1.61 Square Feet) of Drying Area per Rack. With 10 Racks Included with this unit, the Total Amount of Drying Area for dehydrating your Food or Jerky is 2320 Inches or 16.11 Square Feet. The 10 Drying Racks are manufactured from 304 Grade Stainless Steel (NOT Chrome Coated) and the Square "Holes" in the Racks are 1/4 Inch x 1/4 Inch which helps accommodate almost any Fruit, Vegetable or Jerky that you wish to dehydrate. Also Included is a Stainless Steel Drip Tray that measures 14.5 Inches Wide x 16.25 Inches Deep that slides into the bottom of the Front Drying Section. You will Love this Drip Tray as it makes Clean Up a Snap! This Drip Tray and the Drying Trays will be the parts of this dehydrator that need to be cleaned the most. If you want, you can even take them outside and use a pressure washer (set on a lower psi) to clean them!! The STX "Dehydrating Made Easy" Cookbook is also included with our STX Dehydra 1200W Food Dehydrator. This Cookbook is loaded with 80 Pages of over 250 Dehydrating Recipes. This Cookbook also Includes General Drying Temperatures, Shelf Life Comparisons, Fruit Drying Guide, Vegetable Drying Guide, a List of What is In Season during the Year And Much More! This Cookbook Includes Recipes on How to Make/Dehydrate Fruit Leathers, Fruit Snacks, Granola & Trail Mix, Herbs & Spices, Marinades & Dressings, Meat & Jerky, Vegetables and Much More. There is even a Section devoted to Pet Food & Treat Recipes. Whether you are an expert or a novice at dehydrating, we are certain you will find this Cookbook a Valuable Addition to this product.

Brand: STX INTERNATIONAL


Material: Stainless Steel


Color: Silver


Wattage: 1200 watts


Product Dimensions: 15.5"D x 16.5"W x 14.5"H


Brand Name: STX INTERNATIONAL


Warranty Description: 1 Year replacement warranty


Manufacturer: The Mercantile Station 2


Unit Count: 10 Count


Global Trade Identification Number: 65


UPC: 892198000265


Included Components: ALL


Item Type Name: Food Dehydrator


Model Number: STX-DEH-1200W-XLS


Part Number: STX-DEH-1200W-XLS


Wattage: 1200 watts


Voltage: 120


Number of Trays: 10


Temperature Range: 160 °F


Material: Stainless Steel


Material Features: Food Safe


Color: Silver


Item Shape: Rectangular


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 15.5"D x 16.5"W x 14.5"H


Item Weight: 40 pounds


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    • Wonderful tool
Color: Silver
I researched dehydrators intensely before making my choice. I was certain that I did not want heated plastic in contact with my food for hours. The stainless steel option was more expensive, but well worth it for long-term safety. The STX Stainless Steel Digital Dehydrator provided all the features that were important to me. On receiving the product, I unpacked, washed the parts and put it together which took about 20 minutes. The operation is very intuitive, no instructions required, but they are there if you want them. The back of the dryer with the digital parts and fan is completely separate from the dryer box. The two sections hook together with easy to use latches, and the dryer is completely secure once latched. Next, I put in the shelf guides and the shelves. This shelf design makes the dryer exceptionally easy to clean. The shelves come out, of course, but the guides also come out leaving the smooth dryer box that I can wipe down or wash, with no `nooks and crannies' to trap dirt or food particles, and if I want, no electronics to protect from water. Just unlatch the back and everything else is completely washable. Just re-hook the latches,and the guides slip back in easily. I love the fact that I can set the dryer for up to 15 hours. After setting it up, I immediately started drying things. I have dried apples, bananas, tomatoes, pears, zuccihini, sweet potatoes, banana leather, Satsumas, oranges, broccoli, potatoes, and asparagus in the past month, and I am as happy with the product as I thought I would be. More, in fact, because it is easier than I expected it to be. The reviews claim that the dryer is noisy, but mine is not. At about 4 feet, all I can hear is a faint air movement - it's a whisper. The front door does not fit tightly. I feel that this is part of the design, to increase airflow. I do not want the temperature to get high. I do not want to cook my food; I want to dehydrate it, and bringing in dry air, moving it over the food, and moving it out of the dryer is necessary for effective dehydration. Therefore, this design works fine for me. It does not rattle or make any noise. It dehydrates well, the timing can be monitored easily and set to prevent over drying. The shelves have a one-inch grid, which works fine for large pieces, but it also comes with two silicon mats for leathers and small pieces. You can always add parchment paper or screening if you use a lot of small pieces. Someone complained that there are sharp edges. They are not rolled, but I have not harmed myself on them either. The product is simply constructed, easy to put together, easy to use, and easy to clean. I had one question for the company, so I left a voicemail. Someone returned my call and answered my question within 24 hours. I love the STX Stainless Steel Dehydrator, and my only regret is that I waited so long to buy it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2014 by ChiLuvr
    • Very good so far!
Color: Silver
Review Image by Michelle Grenier
Hello, I don't generally do reviews, i know I should because I read other's all the time and it helps to make a better purchase. This time I felt I should. I've had this thing only a few weeks at this point, but its been running almost non-stop. I can't comment on longevity just yet. On the other hand i will on what I've see so far. -Very easy to assemble, no damage during shipping -Some people have commented that its loud. Cannot be farther from the truth, this thing is so quiet i can barely hear it running. There is no rattling, and the pieces all fit together snuggly. -Temperature settings are accurate to a couple degrees, (well within any industry standard for any product.) -It's easy to clean as it all comes apart well. -So far I've done Garlic, Green onions, bell peppers, and Jerky. All have come out perfectly. The veggies have been taking longer than I'm used to, but its because im at a lower temperature with this one, past dehydrators I've used are one temp only and usually around 155 degrees. So it makes sense that its taking longer and that's fine. -The capacity as you would figure is huge! i do huge batches of jerky at a time and used to need 4 of the circular dehydrators (with add on screens) all going at once, and still have to do at least an additional few batches. This thing handles a ton with no issues. -So all good so far! -The only issues I have with this unit is that there is a 15 hour timer. i have to keep resetting it to make sure it doesn't shut off on me during long dehydrations. The other issue is the large grating on the racks, with small stuff like garlic its a bit tough to not have it fall through. I'll get some baking racks or something for those. Other than those 2 issues, its great. Definitely worth the price tag! In the picture that's 5 whole bunches of green onions all separated, and barely uses 3-1/2 racks. Huge capacity! Thanks, G ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2016 by Michelle Grenier
    • So far so good
Color: Silver
I just received the dehydrator, putting the side rack bars and racks in was very straightforward. The unit is very well built. I really like that the heating unit that is attached to the back of the unit is separate because God forbid, anything goes wrong with it, it will be easy to replace. I read the other reviews and complaints so the first thing I did was run the temperature up as if I were making jerky to make sure it would get warm enough for jerky, one of the reviewers said theirs would not get hot enough. It took 20 minutes and it went to 165 degrees so I was pleased that I was not going to have to return it. I also read a review that said theirs was noisy, mine is very quiet so some poor person must have received a bad unit or something. I am very impressed with the quality of this unit. The heater and fan are in the very back and I LOADED it with frozen mixed vegetables so of course it took longer than it would have if the vegetables had been fresh but there was great flow over all of the vegetables and they dried well. Be sure to order the 2 of Non Stick Silicone Food Dehydrator Sheets, 15.75''x15.75'' Pack of 5, Chinese Bun Steamed Bread Silicone Screen Mesh Mat For Fruit Dryer Dumpling Sold by: Zhovee-Mall $10.59 or something similar because the corn and small vegetable pieces fall through the mesh of the stainless rack which is to be expected. I made the mistake of ordering only one pack of 5 and there is ten shelves so I had to put tin foil on the other five racks in order to fill the dehydrator. The tin foil worked ok but because it made a solid bottom on the tray, they dried a little slower. Needless to say I ordered another pack. I will keep this updated if I have any problems. 1st update. This unit has not been turned off since I received it. The stainless is excellent. It is easy to clean and maintain. The tray that is on the bottom of the unit is exactly the size of the bottom of the unit so anything that falls off as I remove the racks is caught by the bottom tray so I am not trying to pick up scraps out of the bottom. All I have to do is remove the tray. Some of the items being dried sometimes get over on the rack holders and the rack holders are easily removed and easily replaced after I tap them on the bottom tray to remove anything. The temperature is always within what the margins designated on the unit. Still loving it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2020 by S. Champion
    • Good, But Still a Compromise
Color: Silver
I've used this daily since I got it a week ago, and I'd say I'm pleased with the purchase overall. It is massive in size, even bigger than I expected, but it works well. I have two complaints about it, however. First is the grid size (and others commented on this). It just isn't big enough for smaller items. Even banana and plantain chips will fall through the racks as they shrink unless you buy the biggest bananas and plantains you can find. Since banana chips are kind of a staple for lots of people who dehydrate, I find that to be short-sighted in terms of the design for something so expensive. It does come with the fruit leather mats, but the point of spending more to get a stainless steel dehydrator (for me, at least) is not to have to cook my food on any kind of plastic - silicone included. I have used parchment paper, but I don't feel like I should have to. I will probably eventually buy Excalibur's accessory racks to set on top of the ones that come with this dehydrator, but they are pricy - about $21 each, and I'll need at least four. The second complaint I have about this dehydrator (and it hasn't been a huge deal) is that the recommended temperatures for each type of food that are printed right on the dehydrator aren't possible settings. Why identify "125 degrees" as the appropriate temperature for vegetables if 120 and 131 are the only two options close to that number available on this machine? I keep thinking I'm missing some way to achieve alternate temperatures with the machine, but I haven't yet found a way. I wasn't willing to spend $500 for the stainless Excalibur, so this is a suitable compromise for now. So based upon that, I can recommend this one. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2016 by Cheryl G
    • Worth the $$ and super customer service!!
Color: Silver
Review Image by Geno
Love my new STX-DEH-1200W-XLS. It works great, looks great, and easy to clean. Past reviews complained about the one inch mesh trays. Well mine came with 1/4 inch mesh trays so there is no food falling through them now! I have done three batches of beef jerky in it and it works great. I recommend that you put the thinner cuts on the bottom as it doesn't get as hot down there on the bottom two positions. If I use 3/16 to 1/4 inch thick meat, it takes from 5 to 10 hrs to get done. Love that it has a digital countdown timer so if I had to run out, it shuts itself off to prevent over drying. The end cover is a little tricky installing after you have slid your trays in, but after a few times it isn't so bad. Clean up is easy as i wash them in my sink. They are so wide, they don't fit in my dishwasher very well. But that's okay, not hard to get them clean as I use an oil base marinate for my jerky. It's really big so I am forbidden to leave it on the kitchen counter. I take into the garage and run it on my workbench. Looking for a stainless food prep table now to set up my operation on. Think I'll get my own meat slicer next. 22Dec19 UPDATE to my review.- I am going to bump up my rating to 5 stars!! I have been using this dehydrator for over a year and a half now. I can't tell you how much beef jrky I have made with it, but I know its in the hundreds of pounds. I use sugar in my marinate for my jerky so it does leave a rather heavy residue when I am done. But a little soaking in dishwater and scrubbing with a brush gets it right out. That scrubbing might have been why a few of the wires that make up the screen of the tray have come un-welded and stick up, so I must be careful not to stick myself with that loose barb when using them. I contacted the company via e-mail to find out how to order replacement trays. Well blow-me-down... I got a reply from Sasha at their company and she has sent me out a few replacement trays FREE OF CHARGE!! You just don't get customer service like that any more. I am beyond happy to say the least. My STX 1200 is still going strong and I love it more than ever. I HIGHLY recommend this item if you are looking to make some serious jerky. 31Jan2020-. Another update to further info on the outstanding customer service this company has. The replacement trays they sent me are more rugged and slightly larger than the 1/4 inch mesh trays I got with the unit. Well I inquired about buying a set of ten of these larger mesh trays as I liked them way better. They were just trying them out to see how they would work. I guess I got the sample trays by accident. At any rate, they are sending me the rest of these trays and I couldn't be more grateful. The customer service person, Sasha, and their head Technician, Todd, said in the future, they were going to replace the 1/4 inch trays with the more rugged 3/8 inch trays. That's a real bonus for anyone that's going to buy one of these awesome units, of anyone that needs replacement trays. Thank you STX International!! 14Feb2020- Update - Well I have been using the 3/8 inch mesh trays a couple of loads now. I must say that they are way better than the 1/4 inch ones. Sturdier and they seem to dehydrate faster. Maybe the air circulates through them better. If you already have an STX, do yourself a favor and order the 3/8 inch trays when they come out for the company. I scrub my trays vigorously with a kitchen brush and they hold up very well. And they clean up easier too! So pleased with them. Sooo- it’s been 5 years since I have purchased this unit. Have been using the heck out of it. I mean I’ve been making A LOT of jerky. I’d say an average of 8 to 10 pounds a month. I still love this machine and am so impressed with its performance. I do clean it thoroughly after each use so it looks brand new, so that might have something to do with it. If this one ever craps out, I will definitely buy another one!! Thanks STX.❤️💯💪🇺🇸 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2018 by Geno
    • Best one by far. Worth the price, for quality!
Color: Silver
Easy to use, does alot at a time, due to the large trays. Dries evenly with out rotation needed. This is large, so plan counter space accordingly. This was the second dehydrator that I tried. The first required rotation of trays, took 2-3 times longer to dry(due to less wattage), but the bigger issue was ,cleaning the other unit was a straight out nightmare. Everything stuck to those trays! These are all stainless steel, they clean pretty easily. I bought silicon tray liners for the small piece's, so they don't fall through, like peas. I love this unit and have dehydrated 100's of pounds of food from my garden harvest, as well as foods that I bought. It is nice to not have to run a freezer for all of those vegetables. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2020 by Thomas
    • Working great now
Color: Silver
I received the dehydrator about a week ago. The stainless was not bent correctly keeping the door from closing properly, no biggie I repaired that it the door works fine now. Once the unit is put together it is not as flimsy as it seems to be while assembling. I have had some beef marinating for a couple days and today I filled four racks and placed them in the center top portion of the dehydrator. The meat has been dehydrating for about 12 hours and is not close to being done. Like someone else said their cheap plastic dehydrator worked better. I checked the temp with a digital thermometer and the temp in the front inside of the unit was 105 degrees, in the rear between the heating element and trays was 115 with the element on and dehydrator temp set at 150. I have written the seller and we will see what happens. Someone else wrote something about the heating element being a piece of coiled wire. It is heating element wire, same as what's in your electric dryer or the electric heat in your cooling/heating system. I have no intentions of sending this thing back if the seller/manufacture cannot take care of the problem. I will fix it myself so it works like it's advertised to do. It''ll turn out to be more money wasted on a mis-represented product on this site. HOT OFF THE KEYBOARD, UPDATED INFO. 22 DEC 2012 I contacted seller about my issues. They were easy to work with. I explained my findings. I was told the back or heating portion that latches on could have gotten damaged in shipment. They sent me a new back and I got around to using it a few days ago and upon startup I could tell a difference already. It dehydrated the several trays of meat in about 12 hours, I let it go for awhile longer to get extremely dry. One possible issue is using an extension cord with the unit. If you use a standard household cord you may or will get a voltage drop which will cause poor performance of the unit. You need to either use a heavy wire gauge cord or plug the units cord directly into a properly rated outlet for the unit. I am happy now and will be returning the original back, back to the seller with a the ups shipping tag they sent. It's not costing me an extra dime, just a little time. Update: 2 June 2015 Have been using the unit for awhile now and it works fine, it rattles because of the all steel construction but that is easily fixed. The only other thing I have done is bypass the timer so the machine does not shutoff before contents are dehydrated. I still have to rotate trays but not near as much as this round plastic convection unit I had. I have also run a dedicated 20 amp circuit for the dehydrator so no more voltage drop because of under rated extension cords. Update: 31 Oct 2016 The unit has been working fine. It does take longer to dehydrate than what is suggested, but this is true for every other dehydrator I have had. I did have an issue with the dehydrator yesterday when drying hot peppers. The machine shut off but it was easily troubleshot. The problem was the cheap power switch. I replaced the switch this morning with a 20 amp toggle so this issue will not happen again. I am still happy with the unit. I did get my hot peppers dried, and processed. I now have a gallon of some very hot peeper. It's a mixture of Serrano, Jalapeno, Cayenne, Habanero, and a few Hungarian Wax. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2012 by Eire
    • Gave it a try but had to return it
Color: Silver
Sorry, but I had to send this back. Thought I'd try it because I wanted a stainless steel unit and the price was right. I used it once to test it out. I had to put 2 phone books in front of the door on either side to hold it shut. And the wires really are too far apart. I dried some hot peppers and a lot of them fell through. The unit did work--the peppers dehydrated just fine. The other problem is that the temperature you need to dry veggies is not a temp that you can select on the unit. Very strange. Just not worth it. We opted for a more expensive unit. The company was very accommodating. It didn't cost us anything to try it. No questions asked on the return. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2016 by White Lotus Jan

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