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Snackmaster Encore 4-Tray Expandable White Food Dehydrator

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  • 500-Watt of drying power ensures improved drying
  • Converga-Flow drying dehydrator ensures consistent drying
  • Expands to hold up to 12 trays for larger storage capacity
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About This Product

The Nesco FD-61 Snackmaster Encore Food Dehydrator features a sleek, contemporary design, 500-Watt 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 heating chamber.

Highlights

  • Patented Converge-Flow drying system ensures even drying - no need to rotate trays
  • Fast, easy and economical way to make delicious fruit snacks, vegetables, herbs and beef jerky at home
  • 500-Watt of drying power with top mounted fan
  • Includes four trays, but is expandable to twelve trays with optional Add-A-Trays (LT-2GP), which are 13-1/2 in. Dia
  • 120-minute timer
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Product Information

Internet # 203740009

Model # FD-61

Store SKU # 1000652261

Specifications

Dimensions: H 9.25 in, W 13.5 in, D 13.5 in

Dimensions

Product Depth (in.)

13.5 in

Product Height (in.)

9.25 in

Product Width (in.)

13.5 in

Details

Appliance Type

Dehydrator

Color/Finish

Tan

Color/Finish Family

Beige

Features

No Additional Features

Includes

No Additional Items

Maximum Drying Time (hrs.)

8

Number of Trays

4

Preset Cooking Options

Dehydrate

Product Weight (lb.)

6.1 lb

Returnable

90-Day

Small Appliances Color Family

White

Small Electric Product Type

Dehydrator

Style

Modern

Wattage (W)

500

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications and Listings

ETL Listed, UL Listed

Manufacturer Warranty

1-year warranty

Questions & Answers

Can the trays be washed in the dishwasher?
BySep 14, 2021
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What's the difference between FD-61 and FD-60? Can the extra trays with 13.5" diameter (LT-2W ?) work for both models?
ByJul 5, 2020
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Might just be color since they both are 500 watts. I did get the additional trays I purchased at another website along with the fruit roll tray and 6 sheets for small items. + This thing is great I now believe every household should have one.

By|Jul 5, 2020

Yes

By|Feb 19, 2021


    Is it make in USA or china?
    ByApr 17, 2020
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    China

    By|Feb 22, 2023

      Our dehydrators are made with imported powerheads but the other components, trays, and accessories are made in the USA

      By|Apr 17, 2020


        Does it have an ON/OFF switch?
        ByDec 19, 2019
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        No. It’s on when you plug it in, and off when you unplug it.

        By|Nov 26, 2020

          Hello, This model does not have an on/off switch. Because of its analog dial, once the product is plugged in, you simply turn the dial to initial use. Unplug when use is no longer desired.

          By|Dec 19, 2019

            No.

            By|Jun 10, 2020

              No

              By|Jun 10, 2020


                Where can you buy extra trays for this item?
                ByDec 16, 2019
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                extra trays can be purchased at Nesco.com among other online and brick and mortar retailers.

                By|Dec 19, 2019


                  Is this unit bps free?
                  ByOct 27, 2019
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                  I brought mine months ago and I love it

                  By|Dec 17, 2019

                    If you are referring if this unit if BPA free, yes this is BPA free.

                    By|Oct 28, 2019


                      Does it have a thermostat and automatic shut off/ timer
                      BySep 9, 2019
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                      No. It has a thermostat but no automatic shutoff timer. It turns on when you plug it in and to shut it off you have to unplug it. no on/off switch.

                      By|Oct 7, 2020

                        Yes, it has a thermostat.

                        By|Sep 10, 2019


                          Does Home Depot sell the extra trays for this dehydrator?
                          ByOct 13, 2017
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                          Hi there, we do not offer the trays separately on Homedepot.com. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future. Thank you for shopping Home Depot!

                          By|May 5, 2023


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                          Customer Reviews

                          4.5 out of 5

                          • 4.5 out of 52 reviews
                          • 95% recommend this product
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                          I is perfect, just had to buy another 3 trays for the fruit leather and the mesh for the herbs an...
                          I is perfect, just had to buy another 3 trays for the fruit leather and the mesh for the herbs and 2 more additional trays l. Lol Anyways sounds like a lot but not. This machine would be so perfect if it had the timer but doesn't- I adjusted by setting alarms in my phone and when is something that takes 4ever I run this overnight and in the morning I unplug it thanks to the alarm. Overall I like it and I see myself using this for years to come, ofcourse if it can handle it. The candy you can make by drying fruit will impress some people too.
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                          Arrived timely. Works great. Seems to dry the foods faster than the times noted in the book, so...
                          Arrived timely. Works great. Seems to dry the foods faster than the times noted in the book, so you will want to periodically check the progress while it is drying. Really like it; good purchase.
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                          Fun to use!
                          Kids of all ages will love using the Nesco Snackmaster food dehydrator! I always pass the displays in the grocery store with the expensive, but delicious, dried fruits and snacks but now I can make my own inexpensively! This dehydrator is about the size of a crock pot - approx. 13" wide and comes with four stackable trays but the serious chef can stack up to 12 trays. We started exploring the world of dried foods with sliced apples and banana chips. The booklet provided a few basic recipes but the internet and books are available. The motor makes a soft humming sound and in a few short hours we had our dried apples and bananas to eat. It was so easy! Delicious! I'm looking forward to making jerky, fruit snacks, dried herbs, and so much more! I have a friend who dries her sauces and freezes them for later use. This model has an adjustable temperature control ( 95 to 160 degrees) and cleans easily. The booklet mentioned that it can go into the dishwasher but taken out before the drying cycle. The prices for dehydrators vary but this Nesco Snackmaster is an inexpensive way to get started.
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                          Works great! I use it all the time.
                          I've been using this dehydrator nearly everyday since I got it. Most recently I dried some parsley and also made chicken jerky (see pics). The dehydrator comes with recipes, tips, and instructions that are easy to understand and genuinely helpful. While dehydrating, the fan is surprisingly quiet. It sounded similar to a small desk fan. My kitchen is next to my TV room and I can't hear the fan over the volume of the TV. If you're thinking about making some jerky or drying herbs/fruits, this will definitely get the job done.
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                          Excellent Dehydrator..!
                          This dehydrator works well. The settings are simple, and the internal fan and air movement keeps everything drying at the same pace on the various trays. I took about 5 hours to dehydrate peppers straight from the garden, and it worked great! If there is one downside, there is no Power On/Off button. When you plug it in, it’s on… I’d like a main power switch. The single switch temperature control is easy to use and well labeled. Simple, easy to use and effective, this dehydrator does what it says it will do. I love it! And, I recommend it!
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                              Great to make some Jerky---...
                              Great to make some Jerky---
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                              LOVE THIS DEHYDRATOR!!! Right price with the right features--all we really needed was the temper...
                              LOVE THIS DEHYDRATOR!!! Right price with the right features--all we really needed was the temperature control, and it works as expected. Trays are easy to clean. Our favorite recipes so far are crispy dried okra with Cajun seasoning, and crystallized strawberries made by dehydrating sliced strawberries coated in jello powder.
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                              This product that I ordered was not available so I was sent a more expensive one for the same pri...
                              This product that I ordered was not available so I was sent a more expensive one for the same price. Haven't used it yet but Nesco makes really nice dehydrators. Looking forward to using it in the coming months. If I'm not satisfied the return policy is really good.
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