Questions on 9-Tray Excalibur Food Dehydrator 3900

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• From Cheryl at 10/15/12 1:53 PM
  • Is there an advantage to using stainless steel trays versus the plastic? Do the Paraflex sheets have to be purchased separately?
  • The advantage of using stainless steel vs. plastic is usually one of preference. One might feel the steel is stronger and looks nicer than the plastic. Many people who wish to avoid plastic choose stainless steel.
    
    The Paraflexx sheets are added on to the price of the dehydrator should you choose to purchase them. For example, Model 3900 gives you the choice of none, 5 for $37.50, or 9 for $67.50, essentially $7.50 per sheet.
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• From Christie at 9/11/12 5:24 PM
  • Do the plastic trays have BPA materials?
  • No, the trays are BPA-free.
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• From J at 4/3/12 10:27 AM
  • Does this come with the polyscreen pack
  • Yes, it does! :)
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• From Jen at 3/17/12 11:01 PM
  • I can't decide between the 5 tray or 9 tray excalibur...can i still do small batches in the 9 tray? Thanks!
  • Yes, you can do small batches in the 9 tray. If you're dehydrating for a family (even a small one) and the 9 tray is in the budget, I would highly recommend a 9 tray.
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• From Leah's Mom at 9/17/11 7:56 AM
  • I'm interested in reading any reviews comparing the TSM D-10 to Excalibur. I like the stainless steel of TSM on EVERYTHING, including the box of the unit itself.
    
    -Do you use/recommend one over the other?
    
    -How do they compare in weight? (Since it's portable, would probably be moving it around a lot!)
    
    -Comments on heating plastic units vs. stainless steel for health?
    
    
  • The Excalibur 3900 weighs about 24 pounds, making it not all that portable - more like a small microwave. You CAN move it around, but you probably won't want to. The TSM D-5 weighs about 40-45 pounds, and the D-10 is around 60. All of them are lighter with the trays removed.
    
    Both Excalibur and TSM products come well recommended and are very popular.
    
    We can't comment on health benefits for our products! The plastic is food-grade, as is the stainless steel.
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• From Debbie at 7/21/11 12:42 AM
  • In order to make meat jerky, is it okay to use the Paraflexx liner? Is there any time when the liner could not be used?
  • ParaFlexx liners are great for making jerky. They are made of a non-reactive silicone, and should be safe for any food.
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• From Terri at 5/21/11 8:28 AM
  • Is the Paraflexx liner a flexible plastic? Are the included trays a hard plastic? Is the unit itself also plastic?
  • Paraflexx is silicon, not plastic. It's flexible, non-stick, and food-grade. The dehydrator itself and the included trays are plastic. You can order stainless steel trays separately.
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• From MO at 4/22/11 4:45 PM
  • Sorry another question, is the warranty actually 10 yrs without extra charge. Thanks
  • Yes, the price includes the ten-year warranty.
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• From MO at 4/22/11 7:58 PM
  • Are the Paraflexx sheets Excalibur brand or generic?
  • These are the Paraflexx (TM) sheets, produced by Excalibur.
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• From Angela at 3/27/11 5:44 PM
  • Does this model have a built-in timer?
  • This model does not have a built in timer. You can however buy one of those timers that you plug into lights at the hardware store. They are ususally around $10 and work perfectly for dehydrators.
    Hope that helps!
    -Erin
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