i'm confused - I thought the company was supposed to answer this question. I am still non the wiser as to whether this particular model that is for sale has a timer or not. Whilst I appreciate peoples comments about how useless a timer is when dehydrating - it is a safety measure !! i'm confused - I thought the company was supposed to answer this question. I am still non the wiser as to whether this particular model that is for sale has a timer or not. Whilst I appreciate... » Read More i'm confused - I thought the company was supposed to answer this question. I am still non the wiser as to whether this particular model that is for sale has a timer or not. Whilst I appreciate peoples comments about how useless a timer is when dehydrating - it is a safety measure !! « Show Less
1823352
Mine has a timer (D10), but it is not marked with hours on our model. I calibrated it, and put the hours next to the marks. It works great, but the time needed does depend on what you are drying.
1823353
Yes, it does have a timer and also a notch where it will just run continuously until you turn it off. As Kevin mentions below variables in foods and their moisture content sort of makes it hard to judge how long any given job will take, so it's sort of like chrome on an automobile - Nice but not really necessary.
1823354
Mine does not have a timer. There are many factors involved with dehydrating something, the temperature and humidity of where you're dehydrating, how moist the product is you are drying, how dry you actually want something, how full the dehydrator is, how think the meat or fruit is sliced, that I don't think a timer is a useful option on one of these any way.
1197437
The timer is a count down timer. It does not have a real time clock. To use it, you need to tun the heater on and then set it.
1483688
I used it for that purpose. You can find my review in the 5 star reviews. It was from March of this year. Also, I never had any problems with the timer nor quantity dispensed. I set up everything before installing it in the garbage can. If memory serves a #6 dispenses 1/2 cup. I also set it up with a 24 hour clock...I had read somewhere that it eliminated a lot of the confusion.
811682
no, but there are other brands out there,, sold at Home Depot or Lowes that do not have the timer.
972536
no it does not work on a timer nor really control food. It does keep resistance so there is not an overload of food, but will continue to feed until it runs out. I like it but I can only get one of my dogs to open the door to eat out of it. I think they are scared of the metal noise when it closes after they take a bite or two.
1495705
I don't believe there is a timer. If it only works for 30 seconds, I would say it is bad.
260848
no timer ... will turn off automatically when there is not enough water for it to work properly. this is according to the instructions.
2010797
I don't know about with a timer as I haven't used one, but the unit itself can be left unattended. That is its purpose. We have enjoyed great success with using it in our pump house unattended this winter.
450196
This does not turn of with a timer, you have to be there. The way cheese melts and other things happen I don't see how a timer could ever be accurate enough. I don't find the lack of a timer a problem for the price.
2019975
The control that sets the amount of heat is separate from the control that sets the time that the heat is active. Therefore the answer is YES. There is no timer that just measures time and the appropriate alarm (which would be useful).Haby
757449
You know, I am not sure. That's a feature that I have never used. Also there is no mention in the manual that shows a timer function.So My answer would be no.Hope this helps.Bob
993718
Yes, it has a timer. It's packed away so I can't tell you the features of the timer.
822540
I don't know I never had mine long enough to use the timer. I sent back tow of them as defective. Ended up getting a refund and getting a Mr.Coffee.
1384196
No, it does not have a timer. Since the humidity in your home and the moisture content of the food can vary considerably, you must check the dryness manually.
1768286
No. I purchased one and they are inexpensive. You plug the dehydrator into the timer and then plug the trimmer into the wall socket.
653953
we just got one and noted it does have a timer setting you can use, but we are using the smart alert setting. Pleased with it so far and night get another. Bought ours through Sams club
1514018
FD-1020 has a digital timer that will stop the dehydrator and digital temp settings. FD-1010 does not so you will have to monitor and turn off the dehydrator manually and the temp settings are a dial. They both work perfectly fine. Just have to decide if you can always be around when your food is done to shut it off. I upgraded to the 1020 so I could set it and leave the house.