Great dehydrator, any ideas where to buy the silicone mats?
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These are offered thru Amazon just search for this. There are several choices of supplier and size
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There is an optional book that Excalibur publishes. Well worth the money to get it with the dehydrator. I have the larger one and it is awesome! If you can the larger one is just better--same footprint but has more shelves so you can dehydrate more at once.
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You should be able to get it at any larger supply center, such as Johnstone Supply or Grainger. I would buy it in as small a container as possible due to its hydroscopic nature it will go bad very quickly unless you can seal and assure it has no moisture in it.
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Maybe a cold gelpak, something that is non-rigid. I don't have the mat with me at the moment, but based on my memory I think you could fit in something malleable that's no higher than 1-2".
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Hope this helps, for more detailed info check out TSM's webside: http://www.tsmproducts.com/D-5_Dehydrator_Stainless_Steel_Shelves.html
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For me, it's exactly the same. Color, texture, build, etc. All the same. I purchased my dehydrator almost 2 months ago. Maybe those who purchased their dehydrator a long time ago have current style trays.EDIT: I don't have the FD75A so I cant say for sure if it's the same. Sorry for the confusion
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I have never owned a TSM stainless steel dehydrator, so I am not sure. :-) my husband uses it all the time and makes Jerky. He likes it. When the first one arrived it had a dent in it and they shipped a replacement. Door took a little adjustment to get it to fit well. Works great however.
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The mat is sold separately. You can find a decent one for appx $100 on Amazon or elsewhere.
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I found a product on Amazon called the Silicone Mat Rack Fox Run Brands Silicone Mat Rack (click on the product link to see a nice video review done by another reviewer). It lets me store my Silpats vertically in my tall cupboard next to my baking sheets, very convenient (I can store more than one in the Mat Rack). It also lets you put your Silpat in the dishwasher like a cutting board. I know the instructions say only hand wash but like others I have jerry rigged mine in the dishwasher for years after using with oily or savory dishes, never a problem. But you can just use it for storage if you aren't comfortable with that. I found a product on Amazon called the Silicone Mat Rack Fox Run Brands Silicone Mat Rack (click on the product link to see a nice video review done by another reviewer). It lets me store my Silpats vertically in my tall cupboard next to my baking sheets, very convenient (I can store more than one in the Mat Rack). It also lets you put your Silpat in the dishwasher like a cutting board. I know the instructions say only hand wash but like others I have jerry rigged mine in the dishwasher for years after using with oily or savory... » Read More I found a product on Amazon called the Silicone Mat Rack Fox Run Brands Silicone Mat Rack (click on the product link to see a nice video review done by another reviewer). It lets me store my Silpats vertically in my tall cupboard next to my baking sheets, very convenient (I can store more than one in the Mat Rack). It also lets you put your Silpat in the dishwasher like a cutting board. I know the instructions say only hand wash but like others I have jerry rigged mine in the dishwasher for years after using with oily or savory dishes, never a problem. But you can just use it for storage if you aren't comfortable with that. « Show Less
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Hello, I do not remember if it came with a book. I learned about dehydrating from the Optimum Health Institute and bought my first Excalibur from them in year 2000. It still works beautifully and the Teflon sheets I bought to go with it are still in good shape and are a must buy to go with your dehydrator. It has 5 trays.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006FLMEI This is the link to out mats and they are available.
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Hi M. J. I'm a 64 year old male and I use the Silicone Mat. Like you I need a replacement from a plastic mat, Yes it is more expensive but the benefit is worth the money. My wife also uses the Silicone mat for making pie crusts ware as I make a pastry that consists of Cream Cheese and Flour. This mat does not slip on the counter when you roll out your dough - a benefit from the plastic one we had.So for clean up soapy water - easy, and the mat folds up and doesn't loose shape for the next time you use it.I recommend this mat enjoy You can send me some cookies for the review Hi M. J. I'm a 64 year old male and I use the Silicone Mat. Like you I need a replacement from a plastic mat, Yes it is more expensive but the benefit is worth the money. My wife also uses the Silicone mat for making pie crusts ware as I make a pastry that consists of Cream Cheese and Flour. This mat does not slip on the counter when you roll out your dough - a benefit from the plastic one we had.So for clean up soapy water - easy, and the mat folds up and doesn't loose shape for the next time you use it.I recommend this mat enjoy You can send me some cookies for the... » Read More Hi M. J. I'm a 64 year old male and I use the Silicone Mat. Like you I need a replacement from a plastic mat, Yes it is more expensive but the benefit is worth the money. My wife also uses the Silicone mat for making pie crusts ware as I make a pastry that consists of Cream Cheese and Flour. This mat does not slip on the counter when you roll out your dough - a benefit from the plastic one we had.So for clean up soapy water - easy, and the mat folds up and doesn't loose shape for the next time you use it.I recommend this mat enjoy You can send me some cookies for the review « Show Less
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no longer than the one i had held up i wouldn,t bother but in reference to you question try for one from kitchen aid they are relatively close you might find walmart may even have it in the store hope that helps
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Amazon.com or check the Kraft website for their product locater http://productlocator.kraftfoods.com/kraftfoods/productlocator.htm
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Look at Vitamix.com website because they have an international office as well. I suggest you call company directly as they are very helpful and will gear you the proper direction. You may need to buy international version one.
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Thanks for asking a great question. For those customers who either bought models without a timer or can't afford to buy the timer model, we recommended that you purchase an inexpensive heavy duty appliance timer (in the case of the 9 tray models you'll need heavy duty with ground plug - three prong receptacle). These can be bought on Amazon, at your local general merchandise store or hardware store for around $10 or so. What is great about this option is you plug it into the wall, set the time of day, then plug in your dehydrator and set the start and stop times. The timer will shut off power to the dehydrator at that precise time. It is a low cost option to help you in cases where you don't have a timer model, can't afford one, or want to save on the extra cost for the built in timer model. Thanks for asking, please see our offer below Harvest Essentials ---------------------------------------------------------- &#9660; &#9660; &#9660; &#9660; &#9660; &#9660; &#9660;
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Yes you can get extra trays. I have three of these dehydrators and have 10 trays for each one.John