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NESCO FD-80A Square Shaped Food Dehydrator, For Snacks, Fruit, Beef Jerky, White
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Brand | Nesco |
Material | Plastic |
Color | White |
Wattage | 700 watts |
Voltage | 220 Volts |
About this item
- EVEN HEAT DISTRIBUTION: 700 watts of drying power provides maximum speed and quality for dehydrated foods
- CONVERGA-FLOW SYSTEM: Converga-Flow drying system pushes heat across each tray providing even heat distribution without having to rotate them
- ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT: Allows you to dry different foods at proper temperatures (95 - 160º F) with a simple dial
- EXPANDABLE TO 8 TRAYS: Comes with 4 BPA-Free dishwasher safe trays and expands up to 8 trays so you can dry more at once; additional trays sold separately
- ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Includes 1 Clean-a-Screen, 1 Recipe Instruction Book, 1 Jerky Seasoning & Cure Sample
- Easy-to-use dehydrator for drying fruit, vegetables, herbs, and jerky
- Air-circulation system ensures fast, even drying; no need to rotate trays
- Adjustable thermostat; printed guidelines on motor housing
- Bale handle; dishwasher-safe parts; instruction manual
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
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Temperature Control | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Noise level | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Easy to clean | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Easy to use | — | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Value for money | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 5.0 | 4.3 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Royal Kitchen |
material | Plastic | — | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Polypropylene | Stainless Steel |
number of trays | 8 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
shape | Square | Square | Square | Rectangular | Round | Rectangular |
temperature range | 160 | 95-175 F | 90-160 | 95-176 | 95-165 F | 158 |
wattage | 700 watts | 400 watts | 600 watts | 480 watts | 350 watts | 240 watts |
dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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NESCO FD-80A Food and Jerky Dehydrator
The NESCO FD-80A Food and Jerky Dehydrator is perfect for making jerky as well as dried herbs, fruits and vegetables. This dehydrator comes with four square trays (14.5” x 14.5”) and expands up to 8 trays so you can dry larger quantities, with no tray rotation needed. The NESCO FD-80A Food and Jerky Dehydrator provides the drying power for dehydrating great jerky and fruit snacks for the active lifestyle. Additional Add-A-Trays (SKU: SQT-2) sold separately.
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700 Watt PowerheadGenerates maximum speed and quality for dehydrating foods safety. |
Adjustable ThermostatAllows user to dry different foods at proper temperatures (95°F - 160°F). |
Converga-Flow SystemProvides even heat distribution without having to rotate trays. |
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BPA Free Drying TraysMade of high-quality food grade plastic. Each tray provides 1.2 sq. ft. of drying space. |
Expandable Up To 8 Drying TraysIncrease the overall drying area by expanding your dehydrator with additional trays. |
Recipe BookletGreat recipes, tips, and tricks to help you get the most out of your dehydrator. |
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Watts | 400 | 600 | 700 | 1000 | 1000 |
# Trays | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
Max Tray Capacity | Expandable Up To 7 | Expandable Up To 12 | Expandable Up To 8 | Expandable Up to 30 | Expandable Up To 20 |
Temperature Control | Fixed | Digital Controlled | Adjustable Thermostat | Adjustable Thermostat | Digital Controlled |
Additional Accessories (By SKU) | LM-2-6, LSS-2-6, WT-2SG | LM-2-6, LSS-2-6, LT-2SG | SQM-2-6, SLD-2-6, SQT-2 | MS-2-6, SLD-2-6, TR-2 | MS-2-6, SLD-2-6, TR-2 |
Approximate Size, Inches (L x W x H) | 13.5 x 13.5 x 9 | 13.5 x 13.5 x 9.75 | 14.5 x 14.37 x 9.75 | 14 x 14 x 10 | 15 x 15.5 x 9.5 |
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Product information
Brand | Nesco |
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Material | Plastic |
Color | White |
Wattage | 700 watts |
Voltage | 220 Volts |
Shape | Square |
Material Feature | Food Safe |
Number of Trays | 8 |
Temperature Range | 160 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
Product Dimensions | 15.25 x 10.25 x 15.63 inches |
Item Weight | 9.18 pounds |
Manufacturer | NESCO |
ASIN | B0090WOCM6 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | FD-80A |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #112,468 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #141 in Dehydrators |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 20, 2012 |
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Product Description
The NESCO FD-80 Food and Jerky Dehydrator is perfect for making jerky as well as dried herbs, fruits and vegetables. The adjustable temperature control (95°F -160°F) gives you the flexibility to achieve the best results when drying different foods that need varying temperature settings. This dehydrator comes with four (14. 5” x 14. 5”) square trays and expands up to 8 trays so you can dry larger quantities, with no tray rotation needed. Additional Add-A-Trays sold separately. The quiet, powerful Converga-Flow fan forces heated air down the exterior pressurized chamber, then horizontally across each individual tray. The air flow then converges in the center for quick, consistent drying that is four times faster than other dehydrators. Sample seasoning and cure is included to get started. The NESCO FD-80 Food and Jerky Dehydrator provides the drying power for dehydrating great jerky and fruit snacks for the active lifestyle.
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Customers like the quality, value, and ease of setup of the food dehydrator. For example, they mention it works excellent for making beef jerky, the instructions are very easy to understand, and it's worth buying without breaking the bank. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of cleaning, saying the trays clean nicely with no transfer of flavor. As for noise, they say it'll not terribly loud.
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Customers like the quality of the food dehydrator. They mention it does a great job, works excellent for making beef jerky, and works perfectly. The noise is very low and not bad at all. It's relatively quiet and works well on peppers and tomatoes. Some customers have nice recipes for things like flavored kale chips.
"...This little dynamo worked great right out of the box! I've dehydrated apple slices from a local orchard...." Read more
"...Even after the meat, no soaking was needed, just a quick once over with the sponge and then the bristle brush to get the nooks and crannies...." Read more
"...All three of them have nice recipes for things like flavored kale chips, breads, and brittles...." Read more
"Great for my jerky making" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the food dehydrator. They mention that it is a great priced item, it saves them a ton of money compared to buying these @ a health food store, and it's economical than pre-made strips. It's worth buying without breaking the bank, and is perfect for scooping up farmers market bargains.
"...No need to peel the skin from either. This is an affordable, quality product." Read more
"...NESCO FD-80A Square Shaped Food Dehydrator to anyone who wants an economical money and space saving impressive and effective food dehydrator." Read more
"This is a great priced item. Ive been using it continuously since I got it...." Read more
"...If you were ever interested, these things are relatively inexpensive and don't take much time to prepare the food before drying...." Read more
Customers find the instructions for setting up the food dehydrator very easy to understand. They also say it's easy to use and comes with a book to help them come up with ideas. Customers also mention that the manual is good and informative.
"...The manual that it comes with is pretty good as far as giving average cooking times for various kinds of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and jerkys...." Read more
"Nice control, easy to use." Read more
"...The instruction manual is very comprehensive and the recipes included are extensive!..." Read more
"I love how easy it is to use. And everything I’ve dried has been excellent" Read more
Customers find the food dehydrator easy to clean. They say the motor is quiet, and the trays clean nicely. They also mention that the temperature settings are dummy proof, and that the top is easy to remove to check progress.
"...The motor is quiet, and the trays cleaned nicely, with no transfer of flavor from batch to batch...." Read more
"...No rotating of the trays and cleanup is way easier than I thought it would be...just buy a nylon bristle brush and sponge with the soft side and a..." Read more
"...A TIP FOR EASY CLEANUP: Only use the amount of trays that are housing items. If you have an empty tray(s), remove before starting the process...." Read more
"...It's also very easy to clean up but I suppose this may depend on what you're dehydrating...." Read more
Customers like the noise level of the food dehydrator. They mention that it's very quiet, doesn't take up much room, and hums.
"...The motor is quiet, and the trays cleaned nicely, with no transfer of flavor from batch to batch...." Read more
"...As for the noise level, it's fairly quiet and I would say that it's a bit louder than our usual oven...." Read more
"...Yes I agree with all that say this dehydrator is quiet...." Read more
"...Could definitely do that with this machine. The machine is pretty quiet, might remind you of a fan noise-wise...." Read more
Customers like the size of the food dehydrator. They mention that the trays are quite satisfactorily large, and there are enough to dry a goodly amount of food. They also appreciate the big square racks that are easy to clean and store. Overall, customers are happy with the size and capacity of the product.
"...It comes with four trays, and one screen (that rests on top of a tray) to hold small items that might fall through the trays, such as herbs...." Read more
"...Food Dehydrator to anyone who wants an economical money and space saving impressive and effective food dehydrator." Read more
"...The top fan fits easily onto the top layer rack. It has a dial that starts at 95 degrees F to 160 degrees F and their Celsius equivalents...." Read more
"...The square trays are very good for laying out meats and you can add them if you wish...." Read more
Customers like the temperature settings of the food dehydrator. They say the variable temperature is a must, it's quiet, light weight, and simple to set the temperature. The heat flows self regulates based on the number of trays you use, it keeps the heat where it should be, and it has "flow" technology to ensure even heat and air circulation. It gets plenty hot to make jerky, yet for drying herbs and fruits a lower temp is nice. Customers also like that the settings are right on the top that tell them what to set it to for each, which allows for some adjustability with what they're making.
"...The temperature setting on this is great, as it allows you some adjustability with what you're making...." Read more
"Nice control, easy to use." Read more
"Does not get up to the 160 degrees for jerky. Had this problem the 2 years I have owned it I checked it today with a very accurate thermometer...." Read more
"...What I like about this dehydrator:It has different settings and there is an easy "cheat sheet" printed on the top so you don't have to..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the food dehydrator. They say the square design is practical and perfect for making jerky. The shape uses space more efficiently and gives you lots of surface area to place your product. Customers also say it's a good design and doesn't get too hot.
"...Slice the pears lengthwise--they will be a beautiful, recognizable pear shape. No need to peel the skin from either...." Read more
"...I especially like its square design and ease of use. However, the instruction manual is only a guide...." Read more
"...If you woulda pulled out and looked at it.... looks brand new and almost can't tell it was ever used...." Read more
"...Square is really good. I found I could load a lot more produce using fewer trays (I bought two extra so used a total of six per batch)...." Read more
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After reading reviews I decided to purchase the NESCO FD-80A Square Shaped Food Dehydrator due to its square shape. Utilizing every bit of space is essential in a Tiny House. Though my house is on the large side for a Tiny House, space is still at a premium. When not in use my NESCO FD-80A Square Shaped Food Dehydrator sit atop my refrigerator. with other small appliances. When in use it is on the counter or kitchen table. This little dynamo worked great right out of the box! I've dehydrated apple slices from a local orchard. Tomatoes are next, as well as fruit leather made from local plums.
I seriously recommend the NESCO FD-80A Square Shaped Food Dehydrator to anyone who wants an economical money and space saving impressive and effective food dehydrator.
I've had it for just over a week and have been using it daily. I started with strawberries. Other than slicing them too thin (about an 1/8") and them turning into paper after just about eight hours of drying, they turned out awesome. On to some beef jerky.
I bought 4.5 lbs of top round and sliced it to about an 1/8" to a 1/4" thick. I marinated it and started it at about 6:00 pm the following night...just about 24 hours of marinating. I monitored it every hour or so and stopped it after four hours. Mind you I had six of the trays full of marinated beef. The jerky was thoroughly dried, almost too much actually. I took some to work the following day and it was consumed in no time flat. I had some leftover meet from the 4.5 lbs and threw it in the dehydrator the following night (now 48 hours of marinating). I only had one tray of meat, so I dehydrated it for one hour and forty five minutes. It was perfect! It was definitely dried, but still tender. Way better than anything I've ever bought in the store.
The following day I tried bananas. They didn't go so well for the simple reason I sliced them too thick. 1/2" is way too thick for anything, but I didn't want them to turn into paper like the strawberries.They have a lot of water in them and while the outside was dehydrated, the inside was still raw. So I put them back in...for a total of 36 hours...they turned into rocks, so I threw them all out. Next time, I will slice them about an 1/8" to 1/4" and see how it goes. I currently have some more bananas and some kiwi ripening so we'll see how they go.
There is no reason to pay $400 for an Excalibur. Buy two of these things and you are totally set. No rotating of the trays and cleanup is way easier than I thought it would be...just buy a nylon bristle brush and sponge with the soft side and a scouring side. Even after the meat, no soaking was needed, just a quick once over with the sponge and then the bristle brush to get the nooks and crannies.
The only caveat to this model is that the trays will not fit in a standard sink. They are quite large and end up hanging over the edge by quite a bit. Therefore, if you do happen to get yourself into a messy situation that requires soaking, you will be using your bathtub. Other than that, this thing is awesome!
I failed to mention the concerns over power usage are unfounded. I measured the units usage with my Kill-A-Watt P3 over three days of heavy usage (approximately 32 hours total) and it said that if I used the machine at that rate for an entire year it would cost me $13.91 at 11.4 cents per kwh...pennies for the amount of money being saved by making my own jerky.
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Cons: The plastic screens in the trays are thin and look delicate, so I clean them very gently, for fear they'll break. It would have been great if the unit had an on/off button so we didn't have to unplug the unit every time we want to check the trays, but it's not a deal breaker for me. I'd recommend this unit for small quantity dehydrating.
. Three times now...after explaining in detail what we need, they seem not to understand and have sent us twice a stabilizer. Once it was already broken when it arrived. The screws were not fixed and all was a mess. Several telephoneconversations and whattsupps have been exchanged. We explained in detail what is needed to run an american product here in India where we are having 220V, the american machine runs on 110. So a transformer is needed, not a converter. It was my birthdaypresent and I am in the meanwhile totally embarassed. I really looked foreward to use my dehydrator and now it is more than 2 month standing unused in my kitchen. Please, help us and get back to us. Thank you Agnes and Bernd Theilmann
It is trivially easy to use, easy to clean and runs super quiet. I have not noticed any significant spike in electricity costs, even when it is run all day.
As someone new to dehydrating: I would highly recommend this.