PROS
– Removable trays to accommodate larger items
– See through door
– Presets for various types of vegetables and fruits
– Drip tray easy to
– Adjustable timer
– Automatic shutoff
– Lots of accessories included
CONS
– Not expandable
– Can make your electric bill bigger since its 1000 watts unit
– Limited warranty to 1 year
– No cookbook included
Everyone that takes care of their well being tries to find a healthful method of preserving food. Well, there is no better solution than to invest in a food dehydrator and start making homemade dried vegetables, fruit or meat.
Dried food that is commercially bought is conserved fresh by adding different sorts of chemicals that can be the origin of some health problems, like blood sugar, or even headaches. All of that can be avoided by making your own dried food using nothing but healthy and organic ingredients.
Specifications
Packaging Includes
- Ten stainless steel sheets
- Ten mesh sheets
- Five nonstick Teflon sheets for fruit leathers
- One set of oven mitts
Design
Magic Mill MFD 1010 is made of stainless steel. It’s a box type device with a half see-through door. The fan which is located at the back of the unit is made of same material. It has one placeholder for each hand on each side for easy transport of the device.
The digital timer and control panel is placed at the front of the unit so the device itself can be placed in the cabinet or even a wall. Just make sure to provide breathing room for holes on the sides for humidity to go out. The inside of this device is made of metal with metal mesh sheet protecting the rear fan from any damage that could happen while loading the unit.
The MFD 1010 has ten placeholders for ten removable stainless steel trays. For liquid produce like tomato slices or fruit leathers, there are ten mesh sheets that are included in the packaging.
Features
Heat distribution
Devices that have the heating element at the bottom produce a problem as they are heated, the hot air rises, and by the time it reaches the top tray it gets colder. This leads to another question which if not taken care of can cause burning to the bottom-placed food. Thus you must rotate your trays to get evenly dried produce on all the plates.
With this device, you will not be faced with that problem as the fan and motor are placed in the back, so the air is evenly distributed across all stainless steel plates.
Digital timer and temperature setting
A temperature of the device can be set up from 95°F to 167°F. As most vegetables or fruits should not be dried at more than about 111°F this one falls in that range quite lovely, The timer is convenient as it will automatically shut off when the set time expires and therefore prevent any burning, so there is no need to keep an eye on it. The timer has a 24-hour range that should be plenty of time for any drying.
Presets for cooking
Transparent door
Unlike some other dehydrators on the market that have a swinging door which can easily drop, this one features regular side opening door. They are transparent, so there is no need to open them to check the improvement of the drying process. Many dehydrators have gaps between doors but with this particular unit that’s not the case as they entirely close the machine.
Gaps serve a purpose as they allow the extra humidity to disperse out. With the MFD-1010 food dehydrator the gaps, or should we say beautifully placed holes, are located on the sides of the unit. Without those cracks, the drying system would not work as it should so they are a must in any dehydrator. The doors are also heat absorbent, so there is no need to be afraid to get burned while opening them.
Size and Storage
It can accommodate a whopping 13 lb so 1.3 lb for each tray.
It might take up a lot of space on your countertop but it is worth having it in your kitchen. This is an excellent investment for whether a large or a small scale dehydration.
The drying trays are easily removable so you can even place some larger items, for example, raising bread or producing yogurt. With the mesh sheets that are included in the packaging you can do stuff that has more liquid in, and they will not go through.
You can even do things like fruit leathers. For those, you should use some of the five Teflon sheets also included with the packet so it can be easily peeled off since it is a non-stick made.
If in any case some of the moisture drips down, a residue collection tray is located at the bottom of the case which makes it easier to clear once you are finished with drying. All the shelves and plastic residue container are easy to clean and are dishwasher friendly.
Great value for money
And not only that it’s considerably larger than most of the competition with higher power capabilities with its 1000 watts.
Warranty
What makes it so different from the competition
As one of the largets units amongst dehydrators Magic Mill Xl is an excelent working device that can be utilized for a variety of foods. It is designed to help you dehydrate all sorts of food in the most efficient way and produce a healthy homemade snack that is both nutritious and tasty. Dehydrated food keep its intense flavor, and you can enjoy in any of your favorite snacks even if they are out of season. As dried food take up less space, you can store lots of it without worrying about it getting spoiled.
Conclusion
This dehydrator is ideal for parties, barbecue parties, gardens, and gatherings in general. Also, if you have a business that requires large amounts of dried food at once, this might be the unit for you. It’s considered affordable and very cost-efficient.
It’s well-made by an American company which used only the finest and safest materials. Although it has a few downsides such as the absence of a timer, it’s nothing one can’t handle.
When will these be available again?? We cannot find this dehydrator anywhere. We own two and would like to purchase more.
It’s probably a supply issue due to the pandemic. If you cannot wait for the restock, I suggest picking up a 6 tray one, those are currently available
I have one that is new in the box that i am selling