How can I test if a dehydrator is getting to the proper temperature?
I'm trying to sell an Aroma 5 tray dehydrator and want to make sure it's working correctly. What temperature should it be getting to and how do I test for it?
Best Answer
The manual for the Aroma 5-tray dehydrator says that the drying temperature is about 150°F (65°C). So all you need to do is find a thermometer that you can fit inside it, turn it on, wait 5-10 minutes for it to heat up, and check the temperature.
You could also simply test it by drying a quick test batch of something; if it gets nicely dehydrated in roughly the expected amount of time, the temperature was probably fine.
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Follow your dehydrator manufacturer's recommendations for time and temperature. No manual? Set the temperature between 125\xb0F and 140\xb0F. Dehydrating at 125\xb0F will result in a more evenly dehydrated end product, while setting the temp to 140\xb0F will make everything go a bit faster.Do you leave the vent open on a dehydrator?
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