Product Description

Patented Converge-Flow drying system forces heated air up the exterior pressurized chamber (not through the tray). The air is forced horizontally across each individual tray, converging on the core, for fast, even and nutritious drying. This process ensures even drying with no need to rotate trays and not flavor mixing. Powerful 1000 watts of drying power dries food in hours, not days. The opaque Vita-Save(tm) exterior blocks light to retain more of the food's nutrients and vitamins during the drying process. Fast, easy and economical way to make delicious fruit snacks, vegetables, herbs and beef jerky at home; a huge savings over store brands. Includes 8 trays and is expandable up to 30 trays with TR-2 Add-A-Tray accessories, sold separately. Adjustable thermostat ranging from 95 - 155 degrees enables the user to dry foods at proper temperatures. Includes 8 trays, 8 fruit roll sheet, 8 clean-A-screen, how to dry foods book and original jerky spice and cure.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8018 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Nesco
• Model: FD-1018P
• Dimensions: 15.87" h x 17.25" w x 17.25" l,

Features

• Easy-to-use 1000-watt dehydrator for drying fruit, vegetables, herbs, and jerky
• Air-circulation system and opaque exterior ensure fast, even, nutritious drying
• No need to rotate trays; adjustable thermostat from 95 to 150 degrees F; hand wash
• Includes 8 trays, 8 fruit roll sheets, 8 clean-A-screens, jerky spice and cure, and a how-to book
• Measures 15 by 15 by 15-5/8 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Dry slices of fruit and vegetables, herbs and flowers, and strips of jerky with this easy-to-use dehydrator. The countertop appliance features a patented Converga-Flow drying system that forces heated air up the unit's exterior pressurized chamber (not through the trays), then forces the air horizontally across each individual tray, converging at the center. This process ensures fast and even drying--no flavor mixing and no need to rotate the trays around during operation. Its powerful 1000-watt motor also helps ensure fast drying times for results in hours versus days. Furthermore, its opaque Vita-Save exterior blocks light to retain more of the food's nutrients and vitamins during the drying process. A simple control knob adjusts the heat from 95 degrees to 150 degrees F to accommodate proper drying temperatures, and the base and drying trays can be completely immersed in water for easy cleaning. Accessories include eight trays, eight fruit roll sheets, eight clean-A-screens, original jerky spice and cure, and a 160-page soft-cover How to Dry Foods book by home-economist Deanna DeLong. The book contains lots of recipes, hints, and tips; covers the history, methods, and equipment for drying; and includes sections on fruit, fruit leathers, vegetables, herbs and spices, nuts and seeds, meat, and fish. The dehydrator and jerky maker measures 15 by 15 by 15-5/8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Nesco american harvest dehydrator
Love this dehydrator used a couple different ones but loved this one- the 1018 is basicly the 1010 with 4 eatra trays and liners etc. at least that what mine is! But this machine works great I've used up to 18 trays so far and it has no problem drying! If you want a dehydrator this is the one to get!

American Harvest Dehydrator
Great product! This is the second Dehydrator from American Harvest I have purchased online. They do what they are suppose to do....dry fruit, vegetables, quickly, and evenly.

gardenmaster dehydrator rip
I purchased a new base for the gardenmaster as I had all of the racks etc. The first base lasted about 15 years. The second base lasted five years. At that time I purchased a whole new gardenmaster because I thought I would be nice to have 8 racks. That base lasted two months out of warranty and now that needed to be replaced at the cost of $90.00 again!! Don't waste your money on this product . Their quality control is terrible.