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Nesco FD-60 Snackmaster Express Food Dehydrator for Great Jerky and Snacks, 4 Trays, 13.5" X 9.75", white and grey
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Brand | Nesco |
Material | Plastic |
Color | white and grey |
Wattage | 500 watts |
Product Dimensions | 13.5"D x 13.5"W x 9.75"H |
About this item
- EVEN HEAT DISTRIBUTION: 500-watt 4-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: Allows you to dry different foods at proper temperatures (95°F - 155°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 four 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 fruit roll sheet and 2 original-flavor jerky spice and cure packets
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NESCO FD-60, Snackmaster Express Dehydrator
The NESCO FD-60 Snackmaster Express Dehydrator has the drying power that generates maximum speed and heat for dehydrating your favorite fruits, vegetables, herbs and jerky. With Converga-Flow drying action, air is forced up and across the trays where it converges in the center for quick, even, and nutritious drying. The NESCO FD-60 Snackmaster Express provides an easy and economical way to make delicious jerky, nutritious veggie chips, and all-natural fruit snacks at home. This model includes 1 Fruit Roll Sheet, a sample of jerky seasoning with cure, and a recipe & instruction book.
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500 Watt PowerheadGenerates maximum speed and heat for dehydrating foods safely. |
Adjustable ThermostatAllows users to dry different foods at proper temperatures (95F – 160F). |
Converga-Flow SystemProvides even heat distribution without having to rotate trays. |
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BPA Free Drying TraysMade of high-quality food grade plastic. Each tray provides 0.8 sq. ft. of drying space. |
Expandable Up To 12 Drying TraysIncrease the overall drying area by expanding your dehydrator with additional trays. |
Recipe BookletGreat recipes, tips, and tricks to help you get the most out of your dehydrator. |
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Watts | 400 | 500 | 700 | 1000 | 1000 |
# Trays | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
Max Tray Capacity | Expandable Up To 7 | Expandable Up To 12 | Expandable Up To 8 | Expandable Up To 30 | Expandable Up To 20 |
Temperature Control | Fixed | Adjustable Thermostat | Adjustable Thermostat | Adjustable Thermostat | Digital Controlled |
Additional Accessories (By SKU) | LM-2-6, LSS-2-6, WT-2SG | LM-2-6, LSS-2-6, LT-2SG | SQM-2-6, SLD-2-6, SQT-2 | MS-2-6, SLD-2-6, TR-2 | MS-2-6, SLD-2-6, TR-2 |
Approximate Size, Inches (L x W x H) | 13.5 x 13.5 x 9 | 13.5 x 13.5 x 9.25 | 14.5 x 14.37 x 9.75 | 14 x 14 x 10 | 15 x 15.5 x 9.5 |
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Product information
Brand | Nesco |
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Material | Plastic |
Color | white and grey |
Wattage | 500 watts |
Product Dimensions | 13.5"D x 13.5"W x 9.75"H |
Voltage | 220 Volts |
Item Weight | 7 Pounds |
Shape | Round |
Material Feature | Food Safe |
Number of Trays | 12 |
Temperature Range | 155 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
Item Weight | 7 pounds |
Department | Cookware |
Manufacturer | NESCO |
ASIN | B000LNVUJQ |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | FD-60 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #81,856 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #114 in Dehydrators |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 18, 2007 |
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Product Description
The NESCO FD-60 Snackmaster Express Dehydrator has the drying power that generates maximum speed and quality for dehydrating your favorite fruits, vegetables, herbs and jerky. 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. This dehydrator comes with four (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 NESCO FD-60 Snackmaster Express provides an easy and economical way to make delicious jerky, nutritious veggie chips, and all-natural fruit snacks at home. SAFETY: If a unit overheats there is a thermal cutout fuse (TCO) in line with the element that will open and render the dehydrator inoperable. This is intentional and is considered a safety feature.
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Temperature Control | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 4.7 |
Easy to clean | 3.9 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Noise level | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 4.7 |
Easy to use | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.4 | — | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Value for money | — | 4.6 | 4.3 | — | 4.4 | 3.8 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Royal Kitchen | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
material | Plastic | — | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Plastic | Stainless Steel |
number of trays | 12 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 6 |
shape | Round | Square | Rectangular | Round | Round | Rectangular |
temperature range | 155 | 95-175 F | 158 | — | — | 95-165 F |
wattage | 500 watts | 400 watts | 240 watts | 400 watts | — | 600 watts |
dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
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Customers like the value, ease of use, quality and drying time of the kitchen dehydrator. For example, they mention it's well worth the price, the trays remove easily for cleaning and that it does a fine job. Some appreciate the settings, and taste. That said, opinions are mixed on the noise level.
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Customers like the quality of the kitchen product. They mention that it does a fine job, produces great food, and is reliable. Some say that the product is improved by having the temperature control on the top. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...The product is improved by having the temp control on the top along with the motor...." Read more
"...You've got to balance the lid a bit, whereas the FD-60 has a solid, well designed inverted handle that makes it super easy to lift the lid...." Read more
"...An excellent product based on years of use and many batches of jerky and fruit. Nothing beats homemade jerky and it’s so easy." Read more
"This dehydrate my apples very well! It does take several hours but the results are yummy." Read more
Customers like the value of the dehydrator. For example, they mention it's well worth the price, has adjustable temperature, and has saved them a lot of money. Some say it'll be the least expensive dehydrater they ever buy.
"...Now it' dead and I reordered and still very good and good price.Thanks!" Read more
"...Highly recommended for its price point!" Read more
"Right out of the box this dehydrator wouldn't work. Quality of product is absolutely shameful...." Read more
"...Overall I'm happy with the quality and the price was great because it definitely does do the job at hand...." Read more
Customers find the kitchen product easy to use. They say the instructions are great, the machine is simple, and ready to use right out of the box. Customers also mention that the machine comes with recipes they can easily follow.
"...The FD-60 is easier to handle because the actual handle on the top lid doesn't flip out like it does on the FD-75PR, makes picking up the lid a bit..." Read more
"...Nothing beats homemade jerky and it’s so easy." Read more
"This machine is simple, easy to use. Set your tempature and plug it in. I have dried fruit and meat/jerky. Does a fine job!..." Read more
"...There is just something so satisfying about the whole process...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the kitchen product. They mention that the trays remove easily for cleaning, and the parts are dishwasher safe.
"...They clean up well even with dried-on sticky fruit juice and goo when left to soak in a sink of water...." Read more
"...so you can use a wet marinade without worry because the trays and bottom clean up easily. Smart design" Read more
"...Makes them a lot easier to clean, particularly after a run of jerky. Happy Holidays!" Read more
"...and everything to remain the color it originally came in, the mesh screens do stain, I noticed tomatoes and even herbs will stain the mesh...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the taste of the dehydrator. They mention that it brings out the flavor of the fruit and that it makes great jerky. Some say that it's great for making jerry or dried fruit, and that the directions are simple. Overall, customers are happy with the product and recommend it to others.
"...It does take several hours but the results are yummy." Read more
"...and this morning we had perfect sweet dried pears!..." Read more
"...It really brought out the flavor and I could eat them like chips they are so good...." Read more
"...Not bad at all and mighty good jerky at that. Going to run 14 cans of sliced pineapple through tomorrow...." Read more
Customers like the drying time of the product. They mention that the drying rate is wonderful, it does a very good job of drying foods, and it seems a lot quicker to dry foods than the old Nesco. It's a great help in drying all my oregano, and nice for drying fruits. It dries with heat and a fan at the top of the unit, and there is a huge usable space for drying your food.
"...The peppers were dry and ready to crush much more quickly than I thought they would, although I didn't time them." Read more
"...It's been a great help in drying all my oregano, too." Read more
"This does a very good job of drying foods. We use it on low temperatures to dry herbs and high temps for tomatoes and fruit...." Read more
"...They are the slowest to dry, and they tend to dry out the fruit edges on the lower trays but leave the inner part of the fruit wet, so they're not..." Read more
Customers like the settings of the kitchen dehydrator. They say the different temperature settings make using the dehydrato a breeze. They also appreciate the temperature selector on the top, which is quieter and nicer than the old one. The thermostat offers the most often used temperatures, and the fan on top is very quiet. The dehydratOR has the capability to get really warm, and holds temperature well.
"...Then it read correctly!!!!!!!!!! All temps were normal again. I'm so happy it's working...." Read more
"...of use. This new dehydrator has the capability to get really warm (165 F) and the fan kicks it in the pants, we made jerky in half the time...." Read more
"...Plus, I love that it has the settings clearly marked for what you are drying (fruits, herbs, meat, etc)...." Read more
"...it, it works great, I find it easy to clean, the temperature settings thus far have been consistent and produced results exactly to my expectations...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the kitchen product. Some mention that it's super quiet and works quickly and efficiently, while others say that it is a bit noisy, and sounds like a hair dryer when it' s running.
"...It's also quieter than the old model" Read more
"...It is the best jerky maker out there and is very quiet. Of the three I own, I have only experienced problems with one over the years...." Read more
"Works fine, but is very noisy and you don't want to use it when it's warm out, because it really heats up the kitchen...." Read more
"This dehydrator is great; so glad I bought it. It runs very quietly and dries well...." Read more
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Here's what I've learned through A LOT of experience. The Nsco FD-60 is BY FAR the best dehydrator of the 4. It dries the fastest, about 25-30% faster than my second best, the Nesco FD-75PR. (I'm using model numbers because one of the the most confusing things while trying to decide which to buy was the names of each. They overlap from one model to another, so my advice is to go solely by model numbers when comparing one to another.)
The FD-60 is easier to handle because the actual handle on the top lid doesn't flip out like it does on the FD-75PR, makes picking up the lid a bit unwieldly. You've got to balance the lid a bit, whereas the FD-60 has a solid, well designed inverted handle that makes it super easy to lift the lid. I do a lot of lifting, putting the lid down top side down on the counter, and checking, so this is actually a really important feature.
Other than the FD-60 drying faster and the lid being easier to handle, I like them both very much. Even though one dries faster than the other, it doesn't dry out the fruit any more than the other one. Both work equally well drying out the fruit very well if the temp is set properly. I go a tad hotter than the suggested temp for fruit, which they suggest 135 degrees. I go to 140 degrees and watch the fruit like a hawk, so it doesn't dry out.
One thing to add about the slower FD-75PR - I've chosen this one over the FD-60 when I needed to arrange the drying time, so I'd be home or not asleep when the fruit needed tending to. It takes at least 8 hours to dry even the smallest fruit, so timing is essential, so this slower one is actually better, so I don't have to get up at 5 am, or I can load the trays at 10 pm instead of midnight. It usually takes me 8-11 hours on my faster dehydrator, and my slower dehydrator 9-13 hours to complete all the fruit. I use up to 8 trays, but I like to not go over 7. I've dried as many as 9 in one dehydrator, but that was not optimal. There was way, way, WAY too much checking and rechecking required. I've learned that 7 trays total in any of the dehydrators is where the dehydrators' sweet spots lie.
None of my trays have warped, but I only dry fruit, so have never gone over 140 degrees. They clean up well even with dried-on sticky fruit juice and goo when left to soak in a sink of water. I use my dehydrators only about a month a year, but they get intense use in that month, essentially working 24 hours a day for about 4 weeks straight with the only breaks being when I'm washing then reloading the trays with more fruit, which takes about an hour. Of the four dehydrators I have, all make the same amount of noise, so noise level wouldn't play a factor if choosing between these two. My other two dehydrators are heat-from-the-bottom types, and I would not recommend them. Trays have warped when too close to the bottom heat source, so I now always use an empty tray on the bottom. They are the slowest to dry, and they tend to dry out the fruit edges on the lower trays but leave the inner part of the fruit wet, so they're not done, but the edges can fry. In order to have the fruit done properly, there is a lot of high-maintenance work involved. Maybe the higher end dehydrators with the heat source on the bottom work better. The ones I have are older and definitely not as high end, so that could be the problem. Still, logically it makes sense that the heat source from the bottom may make things too hot on the bottom and not hot enough on top. I know that heat rises, but for some reason, it's just too hot on the bottom and not hot enough on top, so I'm constantly shifting trays from one level to another to accommodate these heat-from-the-bottom dehydrators.
I would enthusiastically recommend both the FD-60 and FD-75PR, but if I could only buy one, hands down, I'd buy the FD-60 because it's faster and the handle is better designed for how I use it - frequent checking, so lots of handling and having to invert the lid onto the counter as I check the fruit - super easy to pick back up without the flip-out lid.
**Previous completely positive initial review**
Best investment I've made in my quest to cook as much from scratch as possible! I bought this product and immediately upgraded to 12 trays total. I'm absolutely dependent upon this product as I use it to dehydrate about 12 lbs of tomatoes, 1 lb of basil, 1 lb of parsley, countless pounds of apples, and various other seasonable produce. I'm able to create wonderful pulverized dehydrated tomato power which I use in countless recipes to make olive oil based tomato sauces, personal pizzas, as thickening agents, to make tomatoes slightly less bitter (Some of the Vitamin C is lost during lengthy dehydration, which makes the dehydrated fruit/vegetable/herb taste less bitter; I already get probably 500%+ Vitamin C so that's not an issue for me) and countless other uses.
I like to think on ways to improve this product and I wish there was some way to make this product be cleaned faster/easier, but I think it's already the easiest I've seen to clean. so this company is at the top of the game there.
Side notes: If you love beauty and everything to remain the color it originally came in, the mesh screens do stain, I noticed tomatoes and even herbs will stain the mesh. It doesn't come off too easily until many soaks and washes later, but since that is inside the unit and not visible it shouldn't really bother even the most paranoid interior decorator too much!
I highly and absolutely recommend this product! I am so pleased with it I might have to purchase another when my large garden starts producing enmasse this year!
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Reviewed in Mexico on October 16, 2023
We use this dehydrator to dry bushels of apples. We wash, quarter, core and place thin slices in a bowl with a little salt or lemon water to keep from going brown. Then dehydrate, skin and all. Great snacks. Last year's bottled fruit makes wonderful fruit leather. Herbs are quick and easy. Sliced tomatoes, salted lightly, make a great travel snack. There is lots of info online for dehydrating methods and ideas. You'll love it. I highly recommend this item.