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Nesco FD-61WHC Snackmaster Encore Food Dehydrator with Jerky Gun Kit for Great Snacks and Jerky, 5 Trays, Gray

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Dehydrator
Brand Nesco
Material Plastic
Color Gray
Wattage 500 watts
Item Weight 6.8 Pounds

About this item

  • EVEN HEAT DISTRIBUTION: 500-watt 5-tray food dehydrator dries in hours instead of days and opaque vita-save exterior helps block harmful light which destroys nutritional content of food being dehydrated
  • ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT: Top-mounted fan; adjustable thermostat from 95°F to 160°F
  • CONVERGA-FLOW SYSTEM: Converga-Flow drying system pushes heated air up and across each tray, without having to rotate them
  • EXPANDABLE TO 12 TRAYS: Comes with five 13.5 inch BPA Free trays, so you can dry large quantities at once with no tray rotation needed; additional trays sold separately
  • MADE IN THE USA: Proudly made in the USA of global and domestic components
  • ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Includes 1 Jerky Gun with 3 tip attachments, 2 Fruit Roll Sheets, 2 Clean-A-Screens, 5 Jerky Seasoning & Cure samples, and a Recipe & Instruction book

Customer ratings by feature

Temperature Control
4.4 4.4
Easy to use
4.4 4.4
Easy to clean
4.3 4.3
Versatility
4.1 4.1

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Customer Ratings
Easy to clean
4.3
4.6
4.3
4.6
4.3
4.3
Temperature Control
4.4
5.0
3.3
4.4
4.6
Easy to use
4.4
4.6
4.5
4.4
4.5
Durability
3.8
4.7
5.0
4.4
4.5
Value for money
4.4
3.6
4.4
4.2
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material
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
number of trays
12
2
7
4
2
shape
Round
Round
Round
Round
Round
Round
wattage
500 watts
400 watts
600 watts
dishwasher safe
weight
6.8 pounds
0.14 pounds
0.1 pounds
0.01 ounces
1.15 pounds

From the manufacturer


Patented Converga-Flow system ensures even drying

The Best Food Dehydrators in the World.

NESCO/American Harvest has been the leader in food dehydrators for over 30 years! These units feature patented technologies that dry your food faster and more evenly than any of the competing models available, we know, because we've tried them all! Our Converge-a-Flow air flow assures even drying from top to bottom, without the tray rotation required by others.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced 'pro', making beef jerky, drying fruits, vegetables, herbs, or flowers, NESCO/American Harvest offers the best units available.

Nesco Snackmaster Express Dehydrator with Jerky Gun

Model FD-61WHC

Introducing the Snackmaster Express All-In-One Kit. It's sleek, contemporary design features 500 watts of drying power, and generates maximum speed and quality for dehydrating fruits, vegetables, beef jerky, and venison jerky.

Helps dry food in hours, not days like ordinary food dehydrators. The top mounted fan eliminates the worry of liquids dripping into the the heating chamber!

It contains everything needed to dry all types of food including top mounted fan, 5 trays, 5 jerky spices and cures, a jerky gun with 3 tips, 2 Fruit Roll Sheets, 2 Clean-A-Screens, and a recipe book/care use guide.

  • Patented Converga-Flow drying system
  • No need to rotate trays
  • Dries food in hours, not days
  • 500 watts of drying power with top mounted fan
  • Adjustable thermostat to dry foods at proper temperature
  • Dishwasher safe (except powerhead)

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Product Description

The NESCO FD-61WHC Snackmaster Encore Food Dehydrator is designed to be the ultimate kit for beginners or experts. Accessories include a jerky gun with three tip attachments, two fruit roll sheets, two clean-a-screens, five jerky seasoning & cure samples, and a recipe & instruction book. This dehydrator comes with five (13 1/2″ diameter) trays and expands up to 12 trays so you can dry large quantities at once, with no tray rotation needed. Additional Add-A-Trays sold separately. The adjustable temperature control (95°F -160°F) gives you the flexibility to achieve the best results when drying different foods that need varying temperature settings. The quiet, powerful Converga-Flow fan forces heated air down the exterior pressurized chamber, then horizontally across each individual tray. The air flow then converges in the center for quick, consistent drying that is four times faster than other dehydrators. The top mounted fan eliminates liquids dripping into the heater chamber. The NESCO FD-61WHC Snackmaster Encore Food Dehydrator is great for dehydrating fruit rollups, banana chips, apple chips, jerky, and other healthy snacks.

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
1,888 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, quality, ease of use, and ease of cleaning of the food dehydrator. They mention that the jerky gun is great, the build quality is better than expected, and it's very easy to load up. They also appreciate the value, saying it' is worth the price. Customers also like the taste, noise, and heat.

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584 customers mention542 positive42 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the dehydrator. They mention that it does the job well, is solid, and easy to use. They also say that the gun is great and works well, and that the apples came out great. They say that it turns out really well and dried out quickly, and is dishwasher safe.

"...Over all it has been working great and has performed extremely well...." Read more

"...The gun is great and works well...." Read more

"...However, overall given its solid performance and at this reasonable price point, this dehydrator is a good buy and solid fun to use!..." Read more

"...All in all, very worth while. Does the job well. Would recommend." Read more

414 customers mention321 positive93 negative

Customers like the quality of the food dehydrator. They say the top dryer unit does a great job with the jerky, the build quality is better than expected, and it comes with everything that you need in one box. The jerking gun is pretty cool and appears to be made well. It's sturdy, and comes with all the tools to get you started. The dry time is so much faster, and the trays are super easy to clean. It turns out really well and dried out quickly, making it a good deal all around.

"...and the second being my ground beef, they were both done and dried completely...." Read more

"...The unit is very stable and the construction is excellent. This unit really does get warm.o) One extra tray (totalling 5 trays)...." Read more

"...Pros:Pretty quietEasy to useDried quicklySoap and water cleanup..." Read more

"...The jerky gun worked great and made even strips of jerky with minimal effort. The original flavor jerky seasoning this came with tasted great...." Read more

235 customers mention226 positive9 negative

Customers find the food dehydrator easy to use. They mention that it comes with a book with recipes and info on how to use it. The instructions are simple and the product is very easy to load up. Customers also mention that the banana chips are easy to make and the temperature dial is easy to operate. They also appreciate the low hum/fan sound and find the product to be very handy.

"...I am very excited to report that the manual was a breeze to understand and I had the dehydrator together and was ready to use it...." Read more

"...Recipe/Guide. This book has the usual instructions and care handling...." Read more

"...(2) I love using it. It is just plain fun! It works pretty quickly, has nice variable heat control, and things dry quickly...." Read more

"...Pros:Pretty quietEasy to useDried quicklySoap and water cleanup..." Read more

188 customers mention159 positive29 negative

Customers find the ease of cleaning to be a positive aspect of the product. They mention that it is easy to use and clean, and the 5 trays are dishwasher safe. They also say that nothing sticks too much and nothing has really stained it.

"...It isn't. Nothing sticks too much and nothing has really stained it. (2) I love using it. It is just plain fun!..." Read more

"...Comes with 2 easy clean and two fruit roll tray linings.Not as noisy as most.Didnt burn or brown my countertops from the heat...." Read more

"...on the top rack for my dishwasher and one down below and they wash up beautifully...just remember to turn off the heat cycle...." Read more

"...That's awesome! I like that the jerky gun is easily broken down for cleaning. It's a little small, but as a starter piece I have no qualms...." Read more

164 customers mention161 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the food dehydrator. They say it's a great healthy and low cost snack for everyone. Customers also mention that it comes in good condition.

"...Overall, this is an excellent kit and well worth the money. All items separate cost quite a bit. Don't forget, it's also made in the USA!..." Read more

"...However, overall given its solid performance and at this reasonable price point, this dehydrator is a good buy and solid fun to use!..." Read more

"...All in all, very worth while. Does the job well. Would recommend." Read more

"...Easy to useDried quicklySoap and water cleanupPrice - pretty good for a complete "jerky-making" kit.Cons:..." Read more

160 customers mention153 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the taste of the food dehydrator. They mention that it makes really good beef jerky, and it's easy to clean. Customers are also impressed with the spicy jerk seasoning that comes with the product. The two solid trays are great for sauces and beans and beef.

"...My kids and husband were very impressed with its flavor. Of course, tastes are a matter of personal opinion, so you will have to decide for yourself...." Read more

"...(3) Things taste great after dehydration. Strawberries! Yum! Beef jerky made using ground meat and sliced meat! Yum! Apples! Yum!..." Read more

"...The taste was great and everyone loved it.Important notice: I have done some research and found that the tray designs have been changed...." Read more

"...around with jerky marinades, and have come up with one that is wonderfully spicy...." Read more

137 customers mention109 positive28 negative

Customers like the noise level of the dehydrator. They say it's not as noisy as most, and it produces slight wind-like sounds. Customers also mention that the dried up great, and the jelly/fruit leather plates are nice.

"...Made in the USA! The dehydrator is rated as whisper quiet and is rather quiet. The emitting hum is close to quiet window-mounted AC unit...." Read more

"...Comes with 2 easy clean and two fruit roll tray linings.Not as noisy as most.Didnt burn or brown my countertops from the heat...." Read more

"...Upon plugging it in, my first impression was how quiet it is - about the same as the exhaust fan on my stove when its set on "medium," and even the..." Read more

"...I like how quiet the dehydrator is. You can certainly hear it, but it's unobtrusive.Update 9.26.14...." Read more

88 customers mention62 positive26 negative

Customers generally like the heat of the product. They say that the temperature range it operates in is effective, the jerky gun and its variable heat control are great, and things dry quickly. The air circulation is very evenly distributed, and the electronics are in the top part of the dehydrator, so they are not subject to getting damaged.

"...One base, 4 large trays, and a power head rated at 500 watts, variable climate control (~95-155 temp range for various things)...." Read more

"...It is just plain fun! It works pretty quickly, has nice variable heat control, and things dry quickly. (3) Things taste great after dehydration...." Read more

"...Mine never got up to max temperature and consistently stayed 10-15 degrees cooler than whatever setting I had it on. Fine, a defect...." Read more

"...and it distributes heat evenly (although you may want to rotate the trays occasionally for best results). The bottom solid tray is washable too...." Read more

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5 Stars
Glad this one works!
I received one of these as a Christmas present from my in-laws, and I was VERY excited to use it. Unfortunately, it was dead-on-arrival, and going through Amazon, it took over a month to get a replacement! I was crushed!!!! This was a present I had been looking forward to a lot! It really sucked because I prepared 3 lbs of meat to load into the dehydrator just to find out it was not working.Eventually I was issued a refund for the gift, and I ordered another one immediately. I had a slight disappointment when the replacement arrived and found the jerky gun didn't work; the trigger wasn't engaging the bar so it wouldn't extrude the jerky unless you constantly pushed on the back of it. It was a royal pain in the rear! But I was still able to get my batch of jerky out and it was good!I contacted Nesco's customer service via phone and spoke with a very nice woman about the jerky gun issue, and she took care of it! I had to wait a couple of weeks for the replacement to process, ship, and arrive at my house, but I'm not sore about that. I am just happy to have a working dehydrator and I was thrilled with the results; great homemade jerky!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great dehydrator for beginners!
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