Elite 5 -Tray Black Food dehydrator with Dishwasher Safe Parts ( 350 -Watt )

Great product and fun to use for different items

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this free for my honest review. First few things. The packaging was nice, product came with all the pieces and nothing was broken. Directions included and easy to understand. Directions also include a handy guide of what temps and how long for what items you want to dehydrate. Quite compartmental as well. Doesn’t take up much counter space. So it will be easy to store away when not in use. For my testing I chose to do raspberries. ...

Good Countertop Option

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm not a pro so can't comment on how it might compare to others. I used 4 bananas on 2 trays in my pics for reference. Tasted great after 5.5hrs! Pros: lots of trays for stacking and efficiency, adjustable temperature dial to get precise range, seemed to properly dehydrate based on instructions though I started too late in the day and they probably could have gone another 30min-1hr Cons: annoying to clean, a little noisy (didn't mind because ...

This tool can be a fun project to create with little ones

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great tool if you’re interested in dehydrating and making your own snacks for one who is on the go a lot and doesn’t have time each day to make healthy options from scratch. It’s easy enough to use and clean up is really minimal. Not too bulky when storing away but keep that in mind if you’re someone who is limited with their storage. It’s fun to try but make sure it’s a project you truly are interested in because I can see it turning...

Works great and plenty of room

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Today I dehydrated 1 apple and 1 banana to see how they would come out. They were absolutely delicious! This dehydrator works well, and it’s very easy to use. You change the temperature with a little knob on the front. The trays are large and there are quite a few, so you could do a lot of things at once. There was also a manual that came with the dehydrator that basically walks you how to do a lot of things! I’m excited to keep using this dehy...

Easy to use and yummy, healthy snacks!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This food dehydrator couldn't be easier to use. Simply place your fruit, beef jerky, etc on the trays, turn the knob to the temperature you desire and walk away. We put apples of varying thickness in for just over 5 hours so that I could get an idea of how I like them done. While not a super bulky, large dehydrator, there's ample space for tasty treats as it's got 5 trays. The apples dried up perfectly and kept so much flavor. I was surprised a...

Just what my kitchen was missing

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This food dehydrator is what my kitchen was missing. I’ve wanted one for the longest time, so I’m so happy to finally have it. It is lightweight and easy to move around. The instructions are clear and the dehydrator is easy to use. While it is lightweight plastic, it feels sturdy and really good quality. I love the easy temperature control and how easy it is to switch it during use. For my first time, I made sweet potato for dogs and fruit leat...

Packs more of a punch than I expected!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This food dehydrator takes up much less real estate than I expected it to in my kitchen, which is a very happy surprise! We’ve used it several times now, all on fruits and veggies, and are very pleased with how easy it is and user-friendly. Any errors made have been operator errors, as this is our first time dabbling with food dehydration. I think I’m getting the hang of it and it we certainly come in handy and save us money on expensive veggie...

Looking forward to summer fun!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far, so good! I was able to dehydrate some apples, and my daughter loved them so much she asked for them for her snack every day that week! There is a lot of room on the trays, and the height is adjustable for the trays. I also love the temperature control, and that the user guide offers guidelines for different foods you put on. The apples didn't come out like crunchy apple chips, but very good, fresh dried fruit!

Could not get the temperature above 95 to 104

I bought this to make dog treats and jerky. The temperature dial has three settings with the top setting up to 154 degrees. The instructions said to preheat the dehydrator before placing the trays of meat in. I waited up to 30 minutes and the temperature never went above the 95-to-104-degree setting. I've read this is not a safe temperature for drying meat, so I am returning the unit.

Great little dehydrator!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My kids and I have really enjoyed this dehydrator! We have only done apple slices so far, but it was a fun little thing to do together this summer, and it worked well! It was easy to clean, and is sleek looking, which is nice since you can set and forget it. I’m happy with this product and can’t wait to try other foods!