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Excalibur 2900ECB Electric Food Dehydrator Machine with Adjustable Thermostat, Accurate Temperature Control and Fast Drying, 400 W, 9 Trays, Black
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Brand | Excalibur |
Material | Plastic |
Color | Black |
Wattage | 600 watts |
Product Dimensions | 19"D x 17"W x 12.5"H |
About this item
- Large Capacity: Equipped with 9 easy-to-clean Excalibur dehydrator trays, this large food dehydrator boasts 15 square feet of drying space
- Accurate Temperature Control: Features an adjustable thermostat with a range of 105 to 165 degrees F – low enough for fruits and vegetables but high enough for dehydrating meat
- Low & Slow for Immune Boost: The perfect dehydrator for food and jerky, dried fruit leather, fruit roll-up puree, pet treats, homemade yogurt, veggies, nuts, and even bread, it cooks food at 115-118 degrees max, which preserves nutrients and enzymes
- Efficient & User Friendly: This meat and fruit dehydrator dehydrates food faster, retains more nutrients, and helps food look and taste better without tray rotation thanks to patented Excalibur Hyperwave technology and horizontal Parallex drying
- Includes: Digital download Guide to Dehydration, so you can quickly and easily learn how to dehydrate all types of foods; Made in the USA with US- and globally sourced materials
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Temperature Control | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Easy to clean | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.7 |
Easy to use | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.7 |
Noise level | 3.9 | — | 4.7 | — | — | 4.7 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | OSTBA APPLIANCE | BAISELLER | Amazon.com | Septree Store | Amazon.com |
material | Plastic | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel, Glass | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
number of trays | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
shape | Square | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Square |
temperature range | 155 | 95-165 | 85-165 | 165 | — | 95º℉-165ºF |
voltage | — | 120 volts | 120 volts | — | 120 volts | — |
wattage | 600 watts | 1000 watts | 600 watts | 800 watts | 800 watts | 1000 watts |
operating frequency | — | 60 hertz | 60 hertz | — | — | 60 hertz |
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Brand | Excalibur |
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Material | Plastic |
Color | Black |
Wattage | 600 watts |
Product Dimensions | 19"D x 17"W x 12.5"H |
Voltage | 120 |
Item Weight | 22 Pounds |
Shape | Square |
Material Feature | Food Safe |
Number of Trays | 9 |
Temperature Range | 155 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
Item Weight | 22 pounds |
Department | DEHYDRATORS/JERKY MAKING |
Manufacturer | Excalibur |
ASIN | B001NZPP6U |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 2900ECB |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #25,750 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #29 in Dehydrators |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 21, 2006 |
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The Excalibur 2900ECB comes with 9 trays, a total of 15 square feet of drying space. The adjustable thermostat temperature control ranges from 105◦F to 165◦F making it safe to dehydrate meat for jerky. The fan, heating element and thermostat are in the back of the unit, so cool air is drawn in, heated and then distributed evenly over each tray. This patented Parallex Horizontal Airflow is exclusive to Excalibur and helps the food to dehydrate faster, retain more nutrients and look and taste better, without tray rotation. Since 1973, Excalibur has been made in Sacramento, California. Over the years, Excalibur has taken the lead in advancements related to the mechanics of dehydration including air flow, heating dynamics, and materials. Any dehydrator will dry food. An Excalibur dries better, faster & safer thanks to Excalibur’s patented Hyperwave Fluctuation technology. Ordinary dehydrators produce constant, unchanging heat causing “case hardening.” Basically a dry surface with moisture trapped inside – the perfect environment for yeast, mold and bacteria growth. With the Excalibur Hyperwave Fluctuation technology the air temperature fluctuates up and the food’s surface moisture evaporates, then the air temperature fluctuates down and the inner moisture moves to the drier surface. This keeps the food temperature low enough to keep the enzymes active, but the air temperature gets high enough to dry food, overcoming yeast, mold, and spoilage. Dehydrate Fruits. Dehydrate Vegetables. Dehydrate Meat or Fish for Jerky. Re-crisp breads, crackers, etc. Make soup mixes and reconstitute later. Make animal / pet treats. Use for arts & crafts such as cake decorations, potpourri, dough art, drying photographs.
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Customers like the performance, size and value of the kitchen dehydrator. They mention it performs its job just fine, it dries efficiently and very fast, and has nine large racks. Customers also like the ease of use, ease of cleaning, and value. However, some customers have mixed opinions on noise, and durability.
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Customers like the performance of the kitchen dehydrator. They mention that it performs its job just fine, the 4 shelves make drying manageable, and they have never had any problems with the mechanism. They say that the tomatoes work really well for this, and that the product is amazing and works faster and more even than their cheap kitchen dehydrators. Overall, customers find it to be an incredibly valuable tool for managing the inflow of produce.
"...And because it works so well, I actually find myself drying more food than ever...." Read more
"...It works great, dependable, and easy to use, you won’t be disappointed...." Read more
"Works great! Holds accurate temp, works well for fruit, veggies and jerky." Read more
"...times now to process large amounts of vegetables and fruits and works well." Read more
Customers like the dehydration of the kitchen product. They mention that it dries efficiently, and is very fast. The trays are easy to clean, and it's a great dehydrator for drying food. They say that it keeps drying away, and that it works to dry things perfectly and evenly. They appreciate the fact that it has a lot of drying space, and can dry bigger pieces of broccoli or other items by taking them out. They also mention that the product has been very helpful in stopping waste and that they are able to dehydrate foods all summer.
"...Thus, the Excaliber is a workhorse that can dry more food faster while using less energy...." Read more
"...I actually had dry tomatoes in a few short hours! Ours were sliced a little thinner than recommended since it was the first time...." Read more
"...3. Fast Drying: It's quick but doesn't rush the process, much like a well-trained dog obeying a 'stay' command.4...." Read more
"This dehydrator does a great job of drying food and I love how easy it is to use...." Read more
Customers like the size of the kitchen product. They mention that it has a huge space and a lot of racks to allow for a large amount of drying. The square trays give you so much area to cover with food, and the heat distribution is even. The product comes with 9 trays, which is super amazing for this and small things like.
"A decent size for what I was looking for, could have been bigger. Possible I’ll need a second.Almost no issues with mechanism...." Read more
"...Some of the advantages I see with this are the large capacity, ability to control the temp used for dehydrating, and good documentation that came..." Read more
"Solid quality. Low noise. Large enough for multiple uses." Read more
"...Love how much this holds and that I can dry bigger pieces of broccoli or other items by taking out every other tray...." Read more
Customers find the kitchen product easy to use. They mention that it's simple to use, easy to load, and includes a great book full of instructions and recipes. They also appreciate the simple operation of the controls and the ability to dial in the correct heat. Overall, customers are happy with the ease of use and workhorse design of the product.
"...It is a true no-nonsense, workhorse design that gets the job done...." Read more
"...It works great, dependable, and easy to use, you won’t be disappointed...." Read more
"...Pros:1. Ease of Use: This machine is as friendly as my pup Luna on a good day! Just slice, place, and let the magic happen.2...." Read more
"This dehydrator does a great job of drying food and I love how easy it is to use...." Read more
Customers like the value of the kitchen dehydrator. They say it's the Cadillac of dehydrators and worth every penny. Some customers also mention that it is noisy, but worth the outcome of the products.
"...It is somewhat noisy, but worth the outcome of the products!" Read more
"...I found this 4 tray and the price was pretty good at $100. I can do about 2 1/2 pounds at a time which is perfect...." Read more
"...The price was definitely a factor...." Read more
"...They can be found at a fairly reasonable price if you look around so don't be discouraged if you come across some with an insanely high price tag..." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the dehydrator. They mention that the racks are easy to clean, and everything can be swabbed down. The sheets are dishwasher safe, making cleaning a breeze.
"...This will be a lot easier to clean than the big bulky trays of my other unit and the plastic sheets that go in the trays have small holes so my..." Read more
"...The racks from Excalibur are soooo much easier to clean. The black, hard plastic supports are light and durable. Easy to clean off...." Read more
"...It’s super easy to use, has a great instructional guide and is really easy to clean! We are happy with this product!!" Read more
"...Each tray has a removable and flexible mesh that is easy to clean. The fan is a nice feature as some other brands do not have one...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the kitchen product. Some mention that it's quieter than some room air conditioners, any vacuum cleaner, kids fighting, me yelling at, and just a soft whirring sound. Others say that it has a bit of noise, can hear the fans run, and the Excaliber emits a loud, resonate hum.
"...the thermostat is turned up from the "Off" position—the Excaliber emits a loud, resonate hum...." Read more
"...More space would be welcome.2. Noise Level: It's not terribly loud, but it does have a hum, like a distant neighbor mowing the lawn.3...." Read more
"...It is somewhat noisy, but worth the outcome of the products!" Read more
"...It's quieter than some room air conditioners, any vacuum cleaner, kids fighting, me yelling at the kids fighting, the fireworks outside, and the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the kitchen product. Some mention that it held up well to heavy use, is reliable, and dependable. Others say that it seems cheaply made, flimsy, and reactive to heat. However, some say that the product has a few fatal design flaws.
"...I would recommend this Excaliber unit to anyone who wants a reliable, no-nonsense design that gets it done." Read more
"...Upon arrival had a hairline crack in shell. Not really an i" Read more
"...It works great, dependable, and easy to use, you won’t be disappointed...." Read more
"...I will admit the dehydrator does feel like cheap plastic, but you dont need something thats made out of heavy duty metal to dehydrate...." Read more
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The sideways air flow design is a MUCH improved approach over vertical flow designs for the simple reason that moist air exits sideways from each separate tray, rather than transferring moist air from one tray vertically to the next, and the next, etc., which takes longer because it is not efficient. Thus, the Excaliber is a workhorse that can dry more food faster while using less energy. Using this unit, you can dry at least two to three times more food than the smaller, vertically stacked, round designs sold in stores. (I've bought and used a number of these cheaper units over the years, and none of them worked particularly well. My last one melted itself!)
The basic unit does not feature a built-in timer, which is not a problem. We usually set our dehydrator up at night, right before we go to bed, and turn it off in the morning when we get up, which is typically about how long it takes to dry a load of food. We have also plugged it into a standard, wall-type timer such as are used for lamps, and that works just as well. In fact, a standard wall timer is actually better since you can set up a schedule of on-off drying periods of varying duration.
It is helpful to rotate trays 180 degrees midway through each drying cycle to get the most even drying. This helps with thicker-sliced food, whereas thin-sliced food will dry fairly evenly without rotation. Thick-sliced food toward the rear of each tray will generally dry faster than food toward the front.
The ONLY annoyance of this unit is that it is loud. The ample fan, which is mounted to the center of a sheet metal rear panel, sets up a resonance with the panel, sort of like the way a National steel guitar uses its metal back as a resonator. While the fan is running—which is continuously whenever the thermostat is turned up from the "Off" position—the Excaliber emits a loud, resonate hum. If you locate the Excaliber in a separate area of your home, in a garage or laundry space, for example, it won't be any bother at all. But if you live in a small apartment and have to sleep next to it, this might be a bother. Hopefully, future designs will employ dampening washers on the rear sheet metal panel and/or a spring tensioner to absorb vibration from the fan motor.
Overall, all things being equal, this is the best dehydrator I've ever owned. And because it works so well, I actually find myself drying more food than ever. I would recommend this Excaliber unit to anyone who wants a reliable, no-nonsense design that gets it done.
Bought our second one in April 2023, this one is staying at home. And the old one will continue to be passed around from house to house.
It works great, dependable, and easy to use, you won’t be disappointed. We use ours mostly to make jerky from ground beef and venison, it makes the house smell wonderful.
It is somewhat noisy, but worth the outcome of the products!
I received this on Monday and so far have dehydrated strawberries apples and 4 pounds of jerky. The strawberries did not turn out well but this was totally user error. I'm used to using my square smaller dehydrator and did not check them soon enough. They dehydrated 1-2 hours earlier than I am used to. The apples over dehydrated also but they still taste fine.
This unit handled four pounds of ground beef and chicken jerky just fine with actual room to spare. I'm sure I could have put another's pound in there and been fine but wasn't sure what the capacity would be so I didn't. My jerky came out delicious and again didn't take as long as I was used to but this time I new to watch it closer.
It came with a large book on dehydrating how to along with recipes and other ideas on how to use the dehydrator. I've actually learned a few things by reading the book!!!
I put my trays in and turned it on for the first time to hear a horrible rattling noise but on closer inspection found that i had pushed the trays to far back and they were hitting the fan cage.
Of course it makes noise but no more than my other dehydrator and in fact it actually might be a tad bit quieter. You can't expect something like this to be able to do its job and be whisper quiet.
I upgraded to this dehydrator after I realized my other one ( which I will also still use) just didn't have the capacity that I needed and its very nice to have a square tray without a hole in the center like all the others. I also didn't want to buy this one until I could justify the price. This will be a lot easier to clean than the big bulky trays of my other unit and the plastic sheets that go in the trays have small holes so my small food (like diced carrots) won't fall through.
I also like all the different temperature options as my other one had veggies and fruits drying at the same temp.
I did not buy one with a timer as if I feel I need one i will just buy the plug in outlet timer that I will plug this unit into.
The only con I have found so far is that I feel for the price it should have come with at least one para flex sheet.
I know I've not had this long but so far it is exceeding my expectations. I will post an update in about a month.
JUNE 2022
Well I guess I forgot to post an update!!!! I still have my awesome dehydrator and still use it often. It was a purchase I do not regret!!!
I’ve even used it now to make dog jerky..
with the prices of everything being so high or things just not being in stock I really appreciate my dehydrator more.
Now if I could just get a food sealer machine to last… I’ve gone through 3 since my original post.
Almost no issues with mechanism. The door gets harder to open when the machine has been on.
Upon arrival had a hairline crack in shell. Not really an i
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I didn’t believe all the hype about this product and have happily been proven wrong.