do you have to rotate the trays on this while dehydrating?
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no the heating is pretty uniform and there is no movement of contents required during the process
210685
I don't. It's not like those less expensive round units. You don't want to run this on an extension cord unless the cord has large gauge wire. You will get better results if you can plug it in directly to an outlet.
210686
We have made jerky and dehydrated peppers and did not rotate the trays. Hope this helps. We are very happy with this product.
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No unless you make holes as the small side is pre-drilled. I found it hard to understand the instructions and skipped the tray altogether.
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i agree with blenderbender you don't have to but it does help dry evenly. also top two trays and bottom two i rotate to center...
1426151
Yes. Each of the container contains a tray that is removable. I love my set!
1946834
never tried that way before, but it should be, just slower due to the size of the pieces... functionally speaking, the dehydrator will still work normally
551386
Sure! Each tray is separate as is the base and top. The box it comes in would be great for storage or traveling. We actually detach the heating element to clean the base in the dishwasher. We love this dehydrator!
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I havent done it but there is a temperature setting for it. You just remove the trays from the unit and put in your container. I love my excaliber.
1129295
I have never used it to dehydrate meat but the manufacture claims you can make jerky in this. If that is your purpose I suggest you get the 6 or more tray model.
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NO. The bottom rotates because if it didn't it would be heated up too much in one place and warp. That is mentioned in the instructions, and they also say to allow the heating element to cool down for a minute before stopping the platter, or it could warp.
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Hello Heather, Thanks for the question. The stainless steel trays and racks that hold them remove from the dehydrating chamber leaving an easy to wipe down surface with no brackets or edges. Those trays and racks may be placed in a dishwasher or sink, however the whole unit should NOT under any circumstances be put in a dishwasher or sink. There are many electrical parts and components present.
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I use my dehydrator to make beef jerky from roasts. As I finish with a tray I stick them in the sink to soak as the jerky really sticks badly to the tray. When I am finished with all of the trays, I rub them gently with a sponge and then they go through a dishwasher cycle. I don't see any problems with that process, but the grills of the trays do seem to get brittle with a lot of use. Whether from the drying process or the dishwasher, I am not sure. I have started purchasing the non-stick pads that go on top of the trays to reduce my "sticky" problem. I really like the motor/blower on top. A friend lent me her machine that had the motor/blower on the bottom and it was impossible to clean this area. I use my dehydrator to make beef jerky from roasts. As I finish with a tray I stick them in the sink to soak as the jerky really sticks badly to the tray. When I am finished with all of the trays, I rub them gently with a sponge and then they go through a dishwasher cycle. I don't see any problems with that process, but the grills of the trays do seem to get brittle with a lot of use. Whether from the drying process or the dishwasher, I am not sure. I have started purchasing the non-stick pads that go on top of the trays to reduce my "sticky" problem. I really like the... » Read More I use my dehydrator to make beef jerky from roasts. As I finish with a tray I stick them in the sink to soak as the jerky really sticks badly to the tray. When I am finished with all of the trays, I rub them gently with a sponge and then they go through a dishwasher cycle. I don't see any problems with that process, but the grills of the trays do seem to get brittle with a lot of use. Whether from the drying process or the dishwasher, I am not sure. I have started purchasing the non-stick pads that go on top of the trays to reduce my "sticky" problem. I really like the motor/blower on top. A friend lent me her machine that had the motor/blower on the bottom and it was impossible to clean this area. « Show Less
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This is the dehydrator I bought & the trays you are asking about fit this model that I am including a link to Nesco FD-80A Square-Shaped Dehydrator Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging
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Yes. The green, middle tray you see in the picture is the freezable part. I really like this container for it's adjustability. The only thing that I would criticize is the little dressing bottle. It is not very user/cleaning friendly. I just bought some little disposable cups w/lids to use. ($3 for about 100 or so)
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Yes, there is a drip tray under the rollers-I would suggest lining it with aluminum foil to help make clean-up fast and easy.
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It depends on what's in there, temperature, and more liquids in the dehydrator may add to drying time. Also, it may affect drying evenness, between the layers, because they are not mesh. When I use a few, the top layers are done before the bottom layers, so I just remove the top two layers when they are done, then let it run with the rest of the layers.
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Yes, as shown in the photo the trays slant one direction, then (at preset intervals) will change and slant in the opposite direction. This is automatic.
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I have been drying fruits and fruit leathers. The trays that are in the middle closest to the fan do tend to dry faster and sometimes I will remove the dried product from the middle trays and replace those trays with ones from the top or bottom to finish drying. I always start drying in the evening to be finished in the morning so never rotate trays in the middle of the night! Short answer- no need to rotate.