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Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator Standard
Last Updated: February 24, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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Ease of Use
104easy, easy to clean, simple, store, dehydrator
+98%
-2%
" ... Easy to use and clean. ... "
" ... Instructions were clear & easy to follow. ... "
" ... Simple to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
" ... This is so wonderfully easy to use to dehydrate anything. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and not take up that much space. ... "
" ... Easy to use and jerky turned out great. ... "
" ... easy to use too! ... "
Cleaning
76clean, easy to use, trays, easy, cleaning
+88%
-12%
" ... easy to use, easy to clean. ... "
" ... Works great, and is actually easier to clean than some other dehydrators. ... "
" ... For me this is easy to clean . ... I don't expect anything with nooks and crannies will be easy so yes, a brush is needed to get to those hard places but otherwise, it is pretty easy since this is plastic. ... "
" ... It is easy to use, easy to store, easy to clean. ... "
" ... The machine is awesome, it just takes a little bit to clean them afterward. ... "
" ... It works fast and so easy to clean and store away! ... "
" ... Sturdy trays easy to clean definitely recommend awesome for making all kinds of snacks and treats just prepare and turn it on! ... "
" ... This did pretty good on dehydrating my fruits and vegetables easy to clean and easy to store ... "
Food Items
70fruit, fruits, meat, dehydrated, dehydrating
+89%
-11%
" ... I was able quickly preserve slices of the peaches, and they are delicious. ... "
" ... I purchased this dehydrator to help preserve peppers from my garden, specifically my hot chili peppers for hot sauce recipes. ... "
" ... Bought this to dehydrate sweet potato slices for healthy dog treats. ... "
" ... did a great job on sliced chicken for jerky ... "
" ... I really like it and it's very easy to use to dehydrate and my dried fruit comes out really nice and delicious. ... "
" ... My home loves homemade beef jerky! ... "
" ... It does an excellent job of dehydrating the foods I have tried. ... "
" ... I use this to make beef and bacon jerkey from time to time and the results never disappoint. ... "
Storage
61racks, dishwasher, fruit, extra trays, clean
+92%
-8%
" ... The trays stack up so they're easy to clean ... "
" ... For trays all you have to do is put it together and plug it in no gauges. ... "
" ... trays are easy clean, ... "
" ... It is however a great size and very compact for storage. ... "
" ... The trays are dishwasher safe. ... I will be ordering more trays where the trays fill up fast! ... "
" ... i ended up putting this on my kitchen floor since it takes up kitchen counter space for a long time while it's dehydrating. ... haven't had an issue with running out of space. ... "
" ... super easy to do: cut the meat, put on the dehydrator, wait, remove, put the trays in the dishwasher - and you have treats for a couple of months (depends on the dog number, size, and how often you give them treats). ... "
" ... This dehydrator works well, fits a decent amount and you can also buy extra trays if desired. ... Package stacks and stores well. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
53clean, easy to use, easy, use and easy, store
+91%
-9%
" ... For me this is easy to clean . ... "
" ... Its easy to clean, very quiet and unintrusive in the kitchen. ... "
" ... Dried tomatoes out of the garden and it worked perfectly and was very easy to clean! ... "
" ... Cleaned up easy. ... "
" ... Easy to use and clean. ... "
" ... easy to use, easy to clean. ... "
" ... This did pretty good on dehydrating my fruits and vegetables easy to clean and easy to store ... "
" ... Easy to clean and runs quietly. ... "
Price
52money, worth, dehydrator, worth the price, value
+88%
-12%
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... Forget spending a fortune, this does the job very well and is worth every penny. ... "
" ... This one is - you get MORE than what you paid for. ... "
" ... Very good value for the price ... "
" ... A very decent price too, I check all over and I am very happy with this purchase. ... "
" ... Great buy for the cost. ... "
" ... It’s a great starter one especially for the price. ... "
" ... I did research on the best dehydrator for the price and you can't go wrong with this one. ... "
Drying
50drying, fruit, herbs, dried, peppers
+76%
-24%
" ... We have been drying all kinds of fruits and vegetables. ... The dryer tomatoes are tasty too! ... "
" ... easy to use and dries fruit nice ... "
" ... Works well for jerky, even 4 hours drying gives good results. ... "
" ... I find awesome deals on organic fruit and dry them for snacks, to add to my yogurt, cereal, etc. ... If you have children this is a great way to dry and store snacks for later use. ... "
" ... Easy to use, held temp and didn’t have to worry about over drying! ... "
" ... bought fruit on sale and it dries perfectly ... "
" ... I had a very big peach tree harvest and decided that I wanted to try drying them. ... "
" ... It has a slightly less loud sound of a hair dryer (I personally expected it to be very loud so I was very happy). ... "
Sound Quality
30noise, fan, noise level, quiet, loud
+43%
-57%
" ... Cons are that It’s a tad noisy with the fan but nothing that would make me not want to use it. ... "
" ... Fan is noisy. ... "
" ... A bit loud(like a fan noise) but its in the kitchen so. ... "
" ... Very noisy, have to use outside. ... "
" ... I could still hear it . ... I only dried zucchini which took about 4 hours and the noise made me insane. ... "
" ... The noise level is that of a small fan. ... "
" ... When I got the product I unbox it and power on the product immediately there was a sound and after sometimes there is no sound and it looks like not working, I tried next day, there is no sound anymore, looks like its dead, I replace the product, paying a Return amount of 25 Euros in addition, and got the new product its also the same problem not working the same issue like the previous product, if I want to return this product I need to pay again 25 euros i am really fed up . ... "
" ... Very loud motor and not same quality. ... "
Washer Dryer
30dry, herbs, fruit, dries, jerky
+80%
-20%
" ... 10/10 will dry your stuff. ... "
" ... I enjoy making my own spices and drying fruit. ... "
" ... The convection fan shortened the drying time on my jerky by several hours. ... "
" ... Drying brass takes less than an hour. ... "
" ... I use this machine for three days on a roll to make drying Persimmons. ... However this machine will satisfy and do good job of drying fruits. ... "
" ... I enjoyed that it had lots of trays which enabled to me to do a lot of drying at once. ... "
" ... easy to use and dries fruit nice ... "
" ... I have it outside drying my 100+ peppers. ... "
Product Reliability
29times, months, years, stopped, broke
+52%
-48%
" ... It worked 100 times better than the $80 one I got before. ... "
" ... A couple trial and errors and now have a simple process! ... "
" ... The unit I bought a year ago (and was very happy with the performance), but it quit working in the 12th month of ownership. ... The heating element and blower stopped functioning. ... "
" ... The produce this year has been wonderful and I didn't want to miss out on saving some for the lean months. ... "
" ... This is the second one of this model I have ordered my husband in the last several years. ... "
" ... This year I've added chamomile and woodruff. ... "
" ... 4 years later and still works very well. ... "
" ... Product worked great, 1st time right out of the box. ... "
Controls
24temp control, switch, button, controls, timer
+29%
-71%
" ... There is NO heat control and no timer. ... A switch, control and timer were basics that I didn't even think to look for. ... "
" ... It does not have any temperature control or even a turn on/off switch. ... "
" ... doesn't have temperature control, and it is kinda loud. ... "
" ... Only complaint is their is not temperature control or on/off button. ... "
" ... The only thing i didnt like was that it doesnt have a temperature control button ... "
" ... Only issue I have with it is no on and off button. ... "
" ... - No temperature control. ... "
" ... My only complaint is that it doesn't have a variable temperature control. ... "
Volume
24noise, louder, dehydrator, really bother, noisy
+13%
-88%
" ... the fan is a bit loud though but still, it doesn't really bother me that much. ... "
" ... This thing is pretty loud! ... "
" ... * personally, I think it is a bit noisy (think loud hum/white noise). ... "
" ... doesn't have temperature control, and it is kinda loud. ... "
" ... I turned this on in my kitchen and had to move it to the other end of my home because it was so loud. ... "
" ... Be aware that it is LOUD when running. ... "
" ... Loud, and not all that productive. ... "
" ... My only complaint is it is really loud. ... I have to put it in another room because it's so loud it bothers my ears. ... "
Heating
23heat, heating, food dehydrator, used, puts
+78%
-22%
" ... I like the the built structure of the machine, and ofcourse the heat flow works great. ... "
" ... It also gets fairly warm, so plan to keep it away from anything that might be damaged by heats. ... "
" ... The heating element and blower stopped functioning. ... "
" ... Puts off some heat for sure ... "
" ... It for heat wise other than that used it all summer ... "
" ... A lot better than heating up the whole house using the oven. ... "
" ... This is a nice dehydrator we use it for herbs, flower petals, and food. ... "
" ... No heat needed to warm the room where it is . ... "
Overall performance
19done, gets the job, dehydrator, worked, fast
+100%
" ... Worked great for some homemade beef jerky. ... "
" ... Otherwise, it does the job. ... "
" ... Decent dehydrator, does the job. ... "
" ... I'm not sure because I never owned a dehydrator before but this one does the job perfectly. ... "
" ... Forget spending a fortune, this does the job very well and is worth every penny. ... "
" ... Make the job done. ... "
" ... It worked great- dehydrated fast. ... "
" ... It worked fast and was easy to set up and use. ... "
Setup
17plug, set, easy to use, easy to set, directions
+88%
-12%
" ... It worked fast and was easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... The directions are intimidating. ... Follow the stacking order. ... "
" ... This dehydrator is easy to clean, easy to use (you literally plug it in and it starts . ... "
" ... It's very simple - plug it in and go. ... "
" ... Instructions were clear & easy to follow. ... "
" ... Setup is very easy . ... "
" ... I prefer that it’s just the one setting and you just plug it in. ... "
Build Quality
17lid, fruit leather, broken, broke, times
+47%
-53%
" ... Used maybe 5 times total before it broke. ... "
" ... The WHOLE FRONT PIECE WAS SNAPPED IN HALF!!! ... "
" ... I love the item but one problem the bottom is cracked ... "
" ... Worked 3 times then broke, we are very disappointed. ... "
" ... So most of the blame is on me, but it came dirty, broken and missing parts. ... "
" ... works as intended but receive the lid cracked. ... "
" ... This broke within 2-4 months of use . ... "
" ... When this first arrived, I thought the box looked perfect, so I was super-surprised to find that the dehydrator's lid was irreparably broken, making the thing useless. ... "
Marketplace
16amazon, response, product, described, company
+75%
-25%
" ... It works as advertised ... "
" ... Thank God I was home. ... "
" ... I jumped on this one since it was the cheapest and because Amazon had recommended it - unfortunately for me, I had not read that it has no temperature control, and thus is pretty much a one-trick-pony for PETG for me. ... "
" ... works as advertised! ... "
" ... works as advertised. ... "
" ... I asked the manufacturer what they recommend and will now advise you all about their response. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Thanks about it ... "
Size
14storage, smaller, portable, easy to use, compact
+86%
-14%
" ... Lightweight and is highly portable. ... "
" ... It is however a great size and very compact for storage. ... "
" ... i would've loved if it was a bit more modular or smaller. ... "
" ... It is very convenient. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and not take up that much space. ... "
" ... Very useful when storing them away. ... "
" ... Makes nutrition portable. ... "
" ... It even collapses down for easier storage. ... "
Capacity
12kitchen, running, family, rooms, noisy
+83%
-17%
" ... i ended up putting this on my kitchen floor since it takes up kitchen counter space for a long time while it's dehydrating. ... "
" ... This has been great in my kitchen! ... "
" ... I use it in the garage so it doesn’t smell up the house. ... "
" ... It is a rather large appliance, and we don't have much room for it in our small apartment, but it is very handy to make some homemade, all natural, sugar free dehydrated fruits. ... "
" ... Also stores easily and doesn’t take up a ton of room. ... "
" ... Nice kitchen gadget. ... "
" ... Garage would work too. ... "
" ... I have put it in my plant room, it works beautifully and I’m so happy with it. ... "
Returns
12would, window, used, returned, still
-100%
" ... I try a few times, I don't like, sorry I can't return it . ... "
" ... Overall we are not happy with this item and would return it if my return window was still available. ... "
" ... I used it once and tried to return it - no returns! ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
" ... Return time window is too short. ... "
" ... Looks cheap would like to return ... "
" ... I don’t know why it was even shipped to me. ... "
" ... I bought a repackaged one. ... "
As Gift
8bought, son, good, gave, christmas
+75%
-25%
" ... It was a gift to my daughter, she loves it ... "
" ... The price is reasonable and I have already started buying some as gifts for friends and family. ... "
" ... Gave as a gift works like it should! ... "
" ... Gave it as a gift. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift and my son made venison beef jerkey and so good, what a great investment and best gift. ... "
Fit
8fall, trays, dishwasher, bottom, big
+38%
-63%
" ... they don’t fit. ... "
" ... The WHOLE FRONT PIECE WAS SNAPPED IN HALF!!! ... "
" ... I was getting it out of the box and it slipped out of my hands, fell to the floor and broke and the motor didn't work after that. ... "
Product As Described
7described, product, exactly
+100%
" ... works as advertised! ... "
" ... It works as advertised ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... The unit worked as described. ... "
" ... works as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... works as advertised. ... "
Defective Delivery
7box, product, piece, one, intact
+29%
-71%
" ... The WHOLE FRONT PIECE WAS SNAPPED IN HALF!!! ... "
" ... You got to be kidding me, DOA. ... "
" ... I bought a repackaged one. ... "
" ... But Amazon didn't even bother to box it up and it came with the product box crushed. ... "
" ... It came outta the box broken ... "
Wash Programs
6settings, wash, switch, shutoff, first
+17%
-83%
" ... Buy one with a timer! ... "
" ... There is NO heat control and no timer. ... "
" ... First wash warped. ... "
For Running
6run, let, time, think, plug
+83%
-17%
" ... Once you plug it in, it's running, and I think it goes to 160 and stays there. ... "
" ... I just leave this running in the garage and let it do it’s thing. ... "
" ... you plug it in and let it run. ... "
" ... Running time depends on item being dehydrated ... "
Delivery
6came, product, intact, arrived, another
+33%
-67%
" ... Only thing is that it didn’t come in another box. ... "
" ... Box came broken and so is the machine ... "
" ... But Amazon didn't even bother to box it up and it came with the product box crushed. ... "
Hair
5thin, time, peppers, make, hours
+60%
-40%
" ... Cut the cooking time in half from the the old dehydratior I had! ... "
" ... Works great, a little tight in-between layers but always cut up peppers smaller to make it work! ... "
" ... It took about 7 hours, I cut the peppers length-wise and kept the seeds intact, then put them in my Ninja to turn them into hot pepper flakes. ... "
Washing
4wash, able, first
+50%
-50%
" ... First wash warped. ... "
Cables
4short, would, work, plug, outlet
+25%
-75%
" ... It was sent in an original box that was damaged very badly and when I opened the box it looked OK but the cord was to short to reach my electrical outlet and took up to much counter space in a small apartment. ... I never look on underneath the bottom because the cord was sticking out and that when I knew this would not work for me. ... "
" ... Somewhat noisy and short cord doesn't work well for me. ... "
" ... Was EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED to find the only way to control the dehydrator is by the electrical cord. ... "
Cooling
4temperature, temp, noisy, heat, fan
+75%
-25%
" ... It also reaches 160 degrees. ... "
" ... No heat needed to warm the room where it is . ... it heated the entire room. ... "
" ... could double as a space heater in winter as it jacks up room temperature. ... "
Programs
4jerky, hours, better, took, need
+100%
" ... He was making jerky in the oven. ... "
" ... So much better than running the oven. ... "
" ... Our older natural convection machine took all night- this unit took 3 hours. ... "
" ... A lot better than heating up the whole house using the oven. ... "
Ports
4pull, unplug, turn, outlet
+75%
-25%
" ... Pull the plug . ... "
Water Resistance
4+75%
-25%
" ... Took good care of it, never dropped or submerged it in water. ... "
" ... Well everything came off so easily and quickly in warm soapy water, looking like new. ... "
" ... Works great for PETG- pulls water out in 2-4 hours. ... "
Design
4one, cutting
+50%
-50%
" ... Will be cutting my losses and looking for another product that doesn’t have such a horrible design flaw. ... "
" ... It simply looks crushed. ... "
Comfort
4wore, try, put, one, together
+50%
-50%
" ... I was getting it out of the box and it slipped out of my hands, fell to the floor and broke and the motor didn't work after that. ... "
" ... I have to put it in another room because it's so loud it bothers my ears. ... "
User Manual
3instruction, easy
+67%
-33%
" ... Instruction manual was easy to follow. ... "
" ... User manual is super helpful ... "
For Kids
3kids, son
+100%
" ... My kids and husband love it. ... "
" ... Son likes it ... "
" ... My wife and kids love the food dehydrator. ... "
Features
3switch, settings, turn, shutoff, heat
-100%
" ... There is NO heat control and no timer. ... "
" ... My machine started acting up after about 11 months of light use. ... "
" ... Does not have an option to turn off heat, which would have been nice. ... "
Screen Protection
3three, bottom
+33%
-67%
" ... I love the item but one problem the bottom is cracked ... "
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