Nesco American Harvest FD-61 Snackmaster Encore Dehydrator and Jerky Maker

by Nesco

Product Features

• 500 wats to dry faster
• Adjustable Thermostat
• Patented Converga-Flow action for fast drying
• No need to rotate trays
• Expandable to 12 trays

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 13.8 x 9.8 inches ; 7.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000CEM3WM
• Item model number: FD-61
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,274 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #16 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Specialty Appliances > Dehydrators
  • #95 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Blenders

Product Description

The Snackmaster Encore has 500 watts of drying power and generates maximum speed and quality for dehydrating fruits, vegetables and jerky. Helps dry food in hours, not days. Hot air is forced horizontally across each individual tray, converging on the core for fast, even and nutritious drying. No flavor mixing and no need to rotate trays. Adjustable thermostat allows user to dry different foods at the proper temperatures. Opaque Vita-Save exterior helps block harmful light which destroys nutritional content of food being dehydrated.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

153 of 155 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT PRODUCT, March 15, 2009

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James Riddle "Doc" (Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nesco American Harvest FD-61 Snackmaster Encore Dehydrator and Jerky Maker (Kitchen)

This dehydrator is top notch for the money. I read the reviews, making note of people wanting timers, time tables in the instruction manual being incorrect and one that states they didn't like the hole in the middle, huh? That's where the fan blows hot air downward. As far as a timer and the manual being off on time tables, let me point out you don't need a timer and you don't want to rely on one. This dehydrator doesn't take days to finish, so if you have to leave the house or go to bed..unplug it. Use it when you can check on the progress. It's not a Crock Pot. As far as the time tables being off, take into consideration that people cut their foods into different thickness and a quarter inch differs from eye to eye. Humidity levels are different place to place and so many different factors are in play. So the time tables are only a guide and not the law. That's why you DON'T want to use a timer. This product can also be used WITHOUT electricity. Take the top motor off, cover the top of the trays with clear or black plastic and set in the sun. It's a great product and a good buy,

58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars works like a charm & so much fun to use!, March 31, 2008

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Snowgator (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nesco American Harvest FD-61 Snackmaster Encore Dehydrator and Jerky Maker (Kitchen)

I bought this product because I am getting into raw foods. It works beautifully to dry fruits and vegetables. I have done apples, pears, mango, bananas, strawberries and pineapple. The dried watermelon and cantaloupe are the best, as they taste like candy! It also does a nice job on flax crackers. I would suggest rotating the trays mid-way, since the top and bottom trays seem to dry more quickly.

62 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works just the way it should, July 31, 2006

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Bruce Fox "Movie Buff" (Lone Tree, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews
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This dehydrator works just the way it should - quietly and efficiently. The jerky came out perfect and took slightly less time than was expected (about 6 hours). Given the relatively low cost and ease of use, this product is worth it. If you are going to do more than 3 pounds of meat you might want to buy additional trays. Cleanup was also quite easy. There are other products that cost more, but I doubt that they do the job any better.