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Comparison DEX DFD-165S vs WetAir WFD-K650S

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DEX DFD-165S
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Typedehydrator (horizontal dryer)dehydrator (horizontal dryer)
Drying levels6 pcs6 pcs
Tray size305x330 mm305х330 mm
Power consumption500 W650 W
Specs
Thermostat
Tray for marshmallow
Mesh for herbs and spices1 шт
Temperature range35 – 70 °C35 – 75 °C
Location of the fan (heater)rearrear
Controltouch controlstouch controls
Shutdown timer
 /24 hours/
Overheat protection
Tray materialstainless steelstainless steel
Dimensions315х345х450 mm340х450х311 mm
Weight4.9 kg8.3 kg
Added to E-Catalogapril 2023may 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.

Mesh for herbs and spices

A mesh for herbs and spices is included in the delivery set of the food dehydrator.

These meshes are characterized by a finely porous structure to prevent herbs and spices from falling through the mesh holes. They are made of silicone or stainless steel, and more rarely of bamboo. There are also variants with non-stick coating, which prevents food from sticking to the surface of the mesh.

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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