COSORI Food Dehydrator Machine for Jerky, 5 BPA-Free Trays Dryer with 48H Timer and 165°F Temperature Control, for Fruit, Herbs, Meat, Veggies and Dog Treats, Butter Warmer for Chocolate or Cheese

I am using this food dehydrator for 2 purposes - 1) the same traditional way most people are using it - for dehydrating fruits, veggies, fruit rollups and making jerky - for this unit is excellent, precise (temp & timer - temp checked w/ calibrated 4 temp probes placed on every other tray including top & bottom -very close temp range between each tray) , easy to use/program, a breeze to clean - trays are dishwasher safe - I chose not to expose then to the harsh dishwasher temps/ detergents - they are coated so food releases so easily even the fruit rollups sticky thick liquids come right off w/hot water & a sponge. 2) Audiophile/Videophile - Analog/digital magnetic tape "baking" to fix "Sticky Tape Syndrome". I own many analog tapes (reel to reel, cassettes & video VHS, Betamax etc..) Ampex brand tapes in particular (not only this brand), made between late 60's to early 90's have tape formula problem that allows moisture from humidity to cause the glue binder in the tape to liquify causing tapes to literally come apart while playing in your machine - tape particles stick to heads, capstans etc.. ruining your precious audio, video tapes & potentially causing damage to Tape player, VCR, video camera or best case, a mess to clean off all that brown residue that peeled off of tape - BTW that residue was once sound or video so it is now gone forever - imagine an important family event on VHS now parts stuck to your VHS player head - ruined tape. You can tell if you have sticky tape if tape squeals / screeches when you try to play, or if machine jams or is sluggish when rewinding/fast forwarding - playback either sounds flat - no high end for audio or video that is grainy or full of "noise" lines then usually starts getting stuck pouring out on floor.STOP immediately, remove tape - hand wind if necessary & proceed to "baking" (don't try this with conventional gas or electric ovens even convection types - they are not made to maintain PRECISE low temps for long periods with constant air flow - u will possibly melt tapes or not remove moisture like a dehydrator was designed to do - low even temp, air flow & long bake time 48 hour minimum - REQUIRED). By "baking" the tape in the right type of food dehydrator @ 120 to 130 Degrees F for 24 to 48 hours & a 24 hour cool down after (Cosori has large enough trays to bake several 10.5" reels & multiple VHS, cassette, 8 track tapes on different trays as many as you can fit lying flat). Tapes may need a second bake if badly sticky, if so, "rinse & repeat". I checked Cosori for stray magnetic fields from blower motor & heating element with a lab grade magnet-o-meter and there were none even @ bottom close to motor, so no risk erasing your recordings. It works - that is why I tested temperature regulation on each tray to make sure there were no wild temp swings from tray to tray. Once baking is complete tapes will play as new but may need treatment again if stored in humid environment - keep tapes in air tight container w/ humidity absorbing packets you can buy @ Amazon or locally - keep box in temperature controlled dry environment. There are several internet & youtube articles/videos explaining this "sticky tape syndrome" & how to treat specific formats/tape sizes for Video (VHS, Beta, mini type "C" VHS even data storage mag tape media), Audio (cassette, 8-Track, Reel to Reel) if you "google" it. The Cosori model# CO-165 FD is HIGHLY recommended for this purpose because of it's large diameter trays, space between trays, great temperature and timer regulation and fantastic price for this level of quality.As a food dehydrator also excellent for same reasons above - included cook book/recipes excellent primarily forits General Food Dehydration Chart - which lists dozens of fruits, veggies, herbs, flowers and meats providing time and temperature guidelines for "safe" minimum standards to properly dehydrate & store various foods correctly - which require refrigeration or air tight room temp storage after dehydration - fewer inedible dried up tidbits and no "food poisoning" risks from bacteria from improper dry times or storage.Chris

I recently purchased the COSORI Pioneer Food Dehydrator with 5 BPA-Free Trays (Model # CFD-N051-W), and I must say, it has exceeded my expectations in every way!Firstly, I used this dehydrator to preserve the mangoes from the tree in my front yard, and the results were simply amazing. The dehydrator worked flawlessly, leaving me with perfectly dehydrated mangoes that tasted just as delicious as the fresh ones. I couldn't be happier with the outcome.One of the standout features of this dehydrator is its temperature control. It was incredibly easy to use, allowing me to adjust the temperature to the perfect setting for each batch of fruits I dehydrated. Whether it was delicate fruits or heartier vegetables, the temperature control offered precise adjustments, ensuring consistent and thorough drying.Cleaning the dehydrator was a breeze as well. The 5 BPA-free trays were easy to remove and clean, and the materials used in its construction made the whole process hassle-free. This is a big plus for me, since I prefer spending more time enjoying the results of my dehydrating efforts than on tedious cleanup.Another noteworthy aspect of this COSORI food dehydrator is the noise level. I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it operated. I could barely hear the machine working, which was a significant relief compared to some other kitchen appliances I've used in the past. This makes it perfect for dehydrating overnight or during quiet moments when I don't want to disturb the household.In conclusion, I highly recommend the COSORI Pioneer Food Dehydrator to anyone in need of a reliable, efficient, and user-friendly dehydrator. Its excellent temperature control, ease of cleaning, and quiet operation make it a top-notch choice for preserving fruits, vegetables, and more. I can't wait to explore more dehydrating possibilities with this wonderful appliance!

It's not too large but large enough to get the job done. I certainly like the digital display which shows time and temperature. It's easy to set and you get a constant readout of time and temperature until it's done.I've dehydrated several pounds of Chicken Gizzards and Chicken Hearts for my dogs and made Chicken Jerky from Chicken breasts.. It does a fantastic job of dehydrating the meat.I noticed others complained about the distance between the trays not being high enough. Well, read the manual and you will see you can place the trays so they stack about a half inch or more higher. You will need that height for thick slices of food. I have not had any issues with the distance between the trays.Overall I think this unit is one of the best out there for the price. It does reach 165F and is fairly quiet.If you want to do the occasional food dehydrating and don't need a large industrial unit this should work well for you.I highly recommend this dehydrator!

For what I paid no complaints, it works great and is really easy to use for small amounts of food or whatever. Set it and forget it.That said it will only close properly with items thinner than 1 inch, and the racks are flimsy. Not for somebody who’s going to do a lot of dehydrating. I had to modify mine by cutting out the middle of one of the trays to put some items in that were a little thicker than 1 inch. Within its limitations it’s an excellent product and works perfectly. I would buy it again.

My daughter has been using it non-stop to make jerky. Works very well.

Definitivamente un producto estupendo, yo soy fan de la carne seca y esta deshidratadora trabaja muy bien, super fácil de usar. 100% recomendado.

Esta deshidratadora produce gases tóxicos y podría incendiar tu casa. Todo se debe a un error de diseño y una elección de materiales baratos, las charolas gotean a la respiración principal, que posteriormente lleva el agua al motor y la tarjeta madre del dispositivo. Mi unidad se detuvo a los minutos de empezar a trabajar con un fuerte olor a plástico quemado, al abrirla me di cuenta de que la placa estaba llena de líquido amarillo, que justo coincidía en que había deshidratado mango un día antes. Mi recomendación es que no la compres ni el nuevo modelo ya que comparten el mismo diseño de charola de goteo deficiente. No te pongas en peligro ni a tu familia.

I bought this to take with me to Jordan to use because buying things online/shipping is so difficult and expensive here. I was so excited to read the reviews and try the dehydrator. The first use was fine. I dehydrated bananas, fruits and apples and even though it wasn't crispy like the pictures, it did the job. I wanted to try it out again and about 7 hours later, it stopped working. It won't turn on period. I am so disappointed because I do not even know how to return this. I have to ask a friend to take it when she visits NL but it might be too late to return. I really wanted to like this product but only on my second use, it died on me. What a disaapointment.

Da mein klassischer Dörrautomat eines anderen Herstellers aufgrund von Temperaturschwankungen kaputt ging, entschied ich mich für ein leistungsstärkeres Modell mit völlig anderem Aufbau und Trocknungsprinzip. Es ging mir auf die Nerven, die Tabletts von dem alten Dörrautomaten hin und her zu schieben und in der ganzen Wohnung herumzurasseln.Dieser Dörrautomat ist wirklich hochwertig: Die Trocknung erfolgt gleichmäßig auf allen Ebenen, der Reifegrad der Produkte lässt sich leicht überprüfen. Auch die Steuerung hat mir gut gefallen: möglichst intuitive Touch-Tasten sowie ein großer und heller Bildschirm, der den genauen Zeitpunkt des Trocknungsvorgangs und die Temperatur anzeigt.In meinem vorherigen Dörrautomaten gab es zwar einen großen Temperaturbereich, aber einen mechanischen und ungenauen Regler, aber hier ist alles klar und verständlich. Die Temperatur ist in 1-Grad-Schritten einstellbar, der Timer in 30-Minuten-Schritten.Es heizt sich recht schnell auf, das hängt von der gewählten Temperatur ab, aber selbst 70 Grad sind eine Sache von ca. 2-3 Minuten. Trocknet problemlos Fleisch, Obst und Gemüse, ich habe noch nicht versucht, Pastila zu trocknen.Von mir eine klare Kaufempfehlung!