Presto Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator

Last updated: December 19, 2022

Presto Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator
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We looked at the top Dehydrators and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Dehydrator you should buy.

Overall Take

In our analysis of 84 expert reviews, the Presto Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator placed 15th when we looked at the top 17 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Dehydrates fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices. Makes fruit rolls and jerky too Four-tray system for dehydrating foods at a fraction of the cost of commercially dehydrated foods with no additives or preservatives. Can stack up to 8 trays. Additional trays sold separately. See-through cover lets you monitor drying process. Easy to clean. Drying trays and cover are fully immersible and dishwasher safe. Bottom-mounted fan and heating element provide consistent airflow for optimum drying. No tray rotation needed. Easy to store Drying trays nest for compact storage. 600-Watt 120 volts, 60 Hz only

Expert Reviews


What experts liked

Nesting trays save space and increase drying surface. Vertical airflow prevents flavor mixing.
The perfect starter unit and ideal for small batches, this dehydrator comes with four trays but you can add an additional four trays to double your drying space.
The Presto food dehydrator has a convenient design. It can be easily demounted and thoroughly washed. Also, it has a handy cord storage compartment.
The item is easy to use and quite convenient to clean. In addition, the model is rather small, so it is very comfortable to store even in a small kitchen. The most advantageous feature is its great functioning and moderate cost.
- Voice
What’s probably unique about the Presto 06300 is its see-through glass cover. You can see and monitor food as it is being dehydrated unlike other dehydrators that got everything covered.
The cheapest dehydrator on my list, I chose it because despite its low price it offers quite a decent efficiency and it should be enough for less demanding people.
This is the number 1 bestselling food dehydrator for a reason. It is small, yet powerful. Just like more expensive models, this one dehydrates at a temperature of 165°F does too which means less chance of having mold and other disgusting things inside of your food dehydrator. That makes it safer for you and your family and at a more economical price.
The cover is made of durable transparent polycarbonate that allows the user to view the dehydration process inside.
One of the more impressive features of this dehydrator is its smart storage design. When you’re done using, the cord is easily stored in the base of the machine.

What experts didn't like

Lower trays dry faster due to vertical airflow. No timer or thermostat.
Sadly, there is no timer, so you’ll have to be nearby to turn it off when the food is done. But that’s the ideal time to taste test as well.
The food dryer is equipped with neither thermostat nor timer, the dehydration is completely manual.
To begin with, the machine does not have a timer function, though it is an expected point for such a low price. However, there is no temperature control, too!
- Voice
With pre-set temperature only. No timer. Small for commercial use
One huge downside is lack of thermostat and timer, there’s no temperature adjustment here.
Being an entry level dehydrator, the product does not come with a temperature or time control.
We were a little disappointed that this model didn’t include a thermostat or timer, but for the price, we can’t complain.
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