Review on Samson Silent Dehydrator 6-Tray: Digital Timer & Temperature Control for a Variety of Foods - Fruit, Vegetables, Beef Jerky, Herbs, Dog Treats, Fruit Leathers and More by Andy Tunes

Now in use for the first time. Dry plums, apricots, apples and peaches. The block takes up a lot of counter space, but it's long and tall, not wide. Upper vent does not open. Fan on the back, digital control on the device, this price is crazy! The body is made entirely of plastic. The bowls are plastic and come with removable plastic bowls that I covered with parchment paper. Had to fix a tray after turning it on and was amazed at how warm it was inside. Other round models I've had always let heat through. I would like to see if the timer turns it off automatically, I hope I don't get up at 2am to turn it off. So far really good for fruit and bits and pieces. I've learned that meat and fish really need to be dried outside, on my little main smokehouse, not on the stovetop. Will be updated. I took the risk of buying an untested product that cost twice what I paid for the other two devices that melted away. A top fan and a bottom fan. I hope it's the goalkeeper. ** Update: 8-2-15 has been used a few times. Works great for even drying. It keeps the heat inside very well, almost does not heat up the kitchen. And yes! When the timer expires, the device turns off. Makin Jerky Chicken, hope to compare with a smoker!