L'Equip 306200 500-Watt 6-Tray Food Dehydrator, Gray
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: L'EquipeBrand: L'Equipe
Model: 306200
Color: Gray
Product features:
- 500-watt dehydrator for drying food, flowers, and herbs
- Adjustable thermostat with computer-controlled sensor
- 6 stacking trays for a total of 12 square feet of drying space
- Instructional booklet with recipes and drying times included
- Measures 17 by 11-4/5 by 10-1/2 inches; 12-year limited warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of L'Equip 306200 500-Watt 6-Tray Food Dehydrator, Gray
Customer Review: Easy to Use
Summary: 5 Stars
I had been using an old dehydrator made out of a wood box, motor, and window screen trays, that was probably 40 year's old that I inherited from my mil.
My new L'Equip is a huge improvement!
I'm glad I got the L'equip as opposed to the Excaliber, because I find the stackable trays are much easier to work with than the pullout trays, and it fits nicely on my countertop. I thought I would use this in the basement, but I have been using it so much, I have made a spot for it in the kitchen.
When I was working with pullout trays before, I would spill food, and it was harder to see the progress of the project. The trays on the L'Equip are light weight and very easy to lift off of each other to see how each tray is doing.
The drying has been even through out, and I haven't had to rotate the trays.
I also like being able to set the temperature that I want for dehydrating, which I didn't have with my other dehydrator. My only wish is that the marks on the thermostat were marked with numbers, so I wouldn't have to guess what they stood for. Maybe the manual shows it, and I should check, but even so, it would be nice to look at it and know.
I have had the dehydrator two weeks and it has been going constantly. So far I have dehydrated blueberries (frozen and I defrosted them on a paper towel first so they wouldn't be dripping in machine), raspberries, bananas, peas, apples, onions, green beans, broccoli, and peaches. The bananas are delicious, and I have never liked dehydrated bananas before. Everything has turned out nicely so far.
My machine, came with two fruit leather trays. I have not used them yet, so I can't comment on doing fruit leather.
I am going to have to order more trays, because I am finding that the six trays are not enough for me. But I am glad that I can expand.
The clean up is much better than my old dehydrator. I just pull out the plastic liners and let them soak in warm water for five minutes. Everything, even the blueberries, came off with minimal scrubbing effort, without leaving a stain. I did not have to soak the trays themselves. Everything scrubbed off nicely, and the outsides of them just need a swipe with a washcloth. I'm very pleased.
I can't comment on the durability since I have had it only two weeks, but it feels like it should last for at least the warranted time, and the price is reasonable enough for that.
This was a very good buy, and has already brought quite a good return on my investment.
Description of L'Equip 306200 500-Watt 6-Tray Food Dehydrator, Gray
There are many advantages to creating your own home-dried foods. Home prepared snacks have no preservatives-you have more control about what you eat. Dried snacks are perfect for travel and have more flavor as it becomes concentrated. Buying foods in season also help you save money. With many choices on the market, the L'Equip Dehydrator offers many features only found in more expensive models: With over 24 square feet of drying space, you can stack up to 20 trays. It dries food uniformly and consistently with its solid state variable temperature control-you're assured precise results. The L'Equip Dehydrator features a micro-processor controlled heat sensor for stable drying environment. Its unique and timeless design is easy to clean and use, making it a welcomed addition to any kitchen.Using a computer-controlled sensor to check the temperature 60 times per second, this dehydrator creates a stable drying environment for food, flowers, and herbs. It generates 550 watts of power and comes with six stacking trays--a total of 12 square feet of drying space. The dehydrator's thermostat adjusts from 93 degrees F up to 150 degrees, offering the flexibility needed to dry meat, seafood, poultry, fruits, vegetables, jerky, granola, and even potpourri and sachet (great for gifts). Instructions and drying times for all these items and recipes employing dried foods are contained in a booklet accompanying the dehydrator. The device is made of plastic and measures 10-1/2 inches high when all six of the 17-by-11-inch trays are stacked and the cover is in place. Trays need to be hand washed and the base wiped clean. The dehydrator carries a 12-year warranty against defects. (You can purchase fruit leather sheets and a jerky kit separately.) --Fred Brack
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