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Nesco American Harvest FD-61WHC Snackmaster Express Food Dehydrator All-In-One Kit with Jerky Gun | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nesco
List Price: $82.99
Buy New: $69.93
You Save: $13.06 (16%)
Rating:  25 reviews
Color: Gray
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9
Dimensions (in): 13 x 11 x 13
MPN: FD-61WHC
Model: FD-61WHC
UPC: 029517640714
EAN: 0029517640714
ASIN: B0002WSQHU
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | All-in-one kit has a top mounted fan | | • | Easily dries fruit, vegetables and jerky quickly and evenly | | • | Comes with 5 trays and jerky gun | | • | Includes fruit roll sheet, clean-a-screen for drying herbs or sticky fruit; recipe guide | | • | Trays are safe to use in dishwasher when removed before dry cycle |
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Product Description
The FD-61WHC Snackmaster Express All-In-One kit has a top mounted fan. Easily dries fruit, vegetables and jerky quickly and evenly. Dries food in hours not days. Comes with 5 trays and jerky gun. Unit disassembles easily and all parts are dishwasher safe except the power head. The Opaque Vita-Save exterior helps block harmful lights which destroys nutritional content of food being dehydrated. The Patented fan flow radial air action forces air down the center of the unit and horizontally across each tray for fast, even-drying. No need to rotate
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Great Little Dehydrator October 1, 2008
T. Ordinetz (Warners, NY United States)
I got this from Santa last Xmas. What a nice appliance. I have used a couple of other dehydrators, and this one is the best one. Tho it doesn't say so in the description, mine came w/2 roll-up trays, and 2 clean a screen liners.
I have used mine to dry garlic for garlic powder. I use a Kyocera Adjustable Mandolin Slicer to slice the cloves thinly for drying. I have also dried hot peppers. I can't wait t try other stuff!
Pros:
-Top-mounted power unit keeps it free of goop, seeds etc.
-Adjustable temperature.
-Fan circulated heat for even drying without rotating trays.
-Fairly quiet, tho you'll know it's running.
-Easy cleanup. This is where the top-mount power unit design shines. The bottom where all the goop drips goes right into the sink with the trays.
-Clear instructions.
Cons:
-Only one: No power switch. Plug in for on, unplug for off.
The instructions say top-rack dishwasher safe, but they are too big for my dishwasher. Not to worry, tho, because they clean up easily in soapy water. To dry, shake off the excess water, assemble the unit, and turn it on on high for a few minutes.
If you are looking for a dehydrator, this one should be on your short list!
Dehydrator with jerky gun June 30, 2008
K. Lancaster (Orange County, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Oh my gosh ... the jerky is the best ever. My family and friends say "keep making it", and it makes the house smell delicious as it is drying. I haven't used the dehydrator for fruits or vegetables yet, but wouldn't mind just using it for jerky. I used ground turkey and the original seasoning mix, I can't believe how easy it is. One pound made about 30 pieces of jerky, and it only took about 5-6 hours to dehydrate. It does put out a bit of heat while running, and it does make a low noise. All is all this is fantastic, so glad I tried it.
Very satisfied May 31, 2008
Shari in MS (McHenry, MS United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm very happy with the FD-61WHC Snackmaster. I have used it extensively since I got it for a wide variety of foods. I haven't done any jerky yet because I don't really eat meat so it's not a top priority. I have done herbs, veggies, and fruits, and they have all been excellent. Times are usually faster than the book suggests. I was worried about the heat it puts off since I live in a hot area, but it hasn't been a problem. It's the perfect size for me and a good value for the money, especially with the accessories. I belong to a Yahoo group on preserving that has given me tons of ideas for using my new toy.
 Best Choice of Dehydrator! February 28, 2008
K. B. Lewis
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I had read many reviews on this site and others about which dehydrator to buy. I was impressed by all of the great things I read about the Nesco FD-61, so I got it!
I have used it 2 times and now have some comments to make. I started with 5 trays of mixed fruits, banana chips, orange slices, and apple slices. I dried them for approximately 12-15 hours. The bananas were not that great, still a bit too chewy. The apples were PERFECT. They had the same taste and texture as the store-bought dried apples. The orange slices were great (according to my 12 yo son) and crunchy. My deduction is that it's probably better to only use one type of fruit at a time. I'll be trying the bananas again on their own and see if I can get them a bit more crunchy next time.
The second time I decided to use the handy jerky gun and spices that came with the unit. I bought some 3% fat burger. (it calls for VERY low fat meat) I mixed it up with the 'general' spice packet that came with it and opted to use the flat jerky attachment. The recipe book said it would take about 12 hrs. It also calls for you to pat off the grease every couple of hours during the process. By the time I went to dab them at about 4 hrs... they were almost done! I gave them another hour and they were PERFECT! The general spice wasn't my kids' favorite, so I am on a mission to get them some other flavors.
My next endeavor will be the jerky with the 'sticks' like slimjims. I am going to assume they take longer than the flat sticks, but we'll see.
I have read numerous complaints about wasted meat with the jerky gun. I found that if you use a blunt knife and your fingers, you can get all of the meat through the flat jerky piece. As far as the slimjim/stick piece, a chopstick will push that meat through. Oh, one last thing, your dehydrator (as it comes here) will hold 1 - 1.5 lbs of meat, which is the amount those seasoning packets call for anyway.
For anyone not sure what to get, I would recommend this product 100%! For someone who has never dehydrated before, this is a great and easy product to learn and use. I had read that most units are very loud, this one is NOT. My kitchen is directly next to my living room. I didn't hardly even hear it running. My dishwasher is 10 times louder.
Okay, you've read this... now go click 'Buy'! LOL
Jerky Master February 22, 2008
Steven Krause (RSM)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great little dryer. I can put 2 lbs of London Broil Jerky on the trays and dry it all as once. It also serves as a space heater as it is blowing out 195 degree air at a pretty good rate, lol.
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