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Comparison WetAir WFD-K1000S vs DEX DFD-515S

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Typedehydrator (horizontal dryer)dehydrator (horizontal dryer)
Drying levels10 pcs10 pcs
Tray size390х380 mm305x330 mm
Power consumption1100 W700 W
Specs
Thermostat
Tray for marshmallow
Mesh for herbs and spices1 шт1 шт
Temperature range35 – 75 °C35 – 70 °C
Location of the fan (heater)rearrear
Controltouch controlstouch controls
Shutdown timer
 /up to 24 hours/
 /30 hours/
Overheat protection
Tray materialstainless steelstainless steel
Dimensions430х535х417 mm345х425х450 mm
Weight16.8 kg9.7 kg
Added to E-Catalogfebruary 2023march 2021

Tray size

Horizontal dimensions of one dryer tray.

For round models, this paragraph usually indicates the diameter (for example, “Ø250”), for other cases — the length and width. Anyway, the information about the size allows you to estimate the total area and, accordingly, the capacity of the device. At the same time, note that a larger size affects the dimensions and weight of the structure, and also requires more heating power (ceteris paribus).

Power consumption

Rated power consumed by the dryer during operation.

This parameter is usually selected by manufacturers depending on the volume of the dryer: the larger the device, the more power is needed to effectively heat the working chamber. At the same time, models with the same volume may differ in power consumption. In such cases, it is worth considering that a higher power reduces the heating time, but affects the price of the device.

Temperature range

The temperature range that the dryer can provide in the working chamber.

The simplest models provide only one operating temperature option, usually from 50 °C to 60 °C. More advanced devices equipped with thermostats (see above) and can have a wide range of adjustment — this is very useful, because different temperature regimes are recommended for different products. To assess the general capabilities of a particular dryer, you can use the following table of temperatures recommended for drying:

— 35...40 °C — plant stems, greens;
— 40...45 °C — bread;
— 38...42 °C (in some cases up to 45 °C) — yoghurt;
— 50...55 °C — vegetables;
— 55...60 °C — fruits;
— 65...75 °C — meat, fish.

We emphasize that these are the most general, conditional data. The specific temperature may differ from the recommended one — depending on the thickness of the slices, the specific type of food, the desired result, etc. Detailed recommendations on this matter can be found in special sources.
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