5 trays of quality food dehydrator goodness, offering the same upgraded components as its 3900 counterpoint, just in smaller form. Comes with the same 10 year manufacturer limited warranty.
Why the Excalibur® Dehydrator ?
For centuries food has been dried in the sun or open air - a lengthy, messy and difficult process inviting contamination and spoilage. As a result, Excalibur pioneered a rear-mounted equipment package which allows for horizontal or parallel air flow. This allows for faster, ever drying, which eliminate tray rotations. All Excalibur food dehydrators utilize this Turbo Charged Parallexx Drying System.
All of the Excalibur 3000 series include an Adjustable Thermostat (85º-155º) and Heavy-Duty Fan. The materials are extremely durable and are all American made. A specialty of Excalibur products are electrical controls which are mounted on a steel plate at the rear. This results in each tray receiving its own air. Trays are made of a tough polycarbonate and are dishwasher safe. Drips and spills are easily cleaned as a result of all electrical controls located on the back wall and not the bottom of the dehydrator, which is common location in other brands of dehydrators.
The Excalibur 3000 Series Features include:
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UPGRADED PLASTICS- Trays made of Food Grade Polypropylene #5 and case made of Noryl resin
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UPGRADED WARRANTY- 10 Year Factory Warranty
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Very fast drying times (no tray rotation needed)
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Square trays are easier to load as opposed to round trays
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Easy cleanup, bottom is seamless so you just wipe up drips
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Door lifts off for easy loading and cleaning
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The Parallexx System™; horizontal airflow for maximum drying efficiency
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Thermostatically controlled temperature (range 85°-155°)
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Use less trays for more space between trays (larger items)
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Preserve it Naturally book included free - THE book on dehydrating! Everything you wanted to know about dehydration and more can be found in this informative book.? 194 pages.
Excalibur 3000 Series Uses include:
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Fruits (all types)
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Fruit Leathers (fruit roll ups)
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Vegetables (all types)?
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Herbs?
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Fish
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Jerky (both beef and game, leaner meats make the best results)
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Raising Breads
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Yogurt, Cheese, re-crisping crackers, even drying photographs!
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All these uses and more are covered in the free dehydration guide included with every dehydrator order! (24 page guide worth $5.95)
How Parallexx Works
The fan, heating element, and adjustable thermostat are mounted in the rear.
Cool air is drawn in the back, heated up, and distributed evenly across each
tray. During the dehydration process, warm air removes moisture from foods
and is pushed out the front of the machine.
Excalibur 3000 Series Parallexx System Advantages:
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Horizontal drying provides even drying, eliminating tray rotations. Fast drying...
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Adjustable thermostat allows perfect drying every time.
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Square design increases drying area "25%" with no holes in center of tray.
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Complete drying system in rear. (includes thermostat and fan)
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Easy to clean... Spills fall on seamless bottom.
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Versatile...Trays can be removed to expand drying chamber.
Standard Dehydrator Disadvantages:
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Vertical drying requires tray rotation as trays closest to heat source dry first.
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Slow drying...Units without fan or thermostat may spoil food or not dry at all.
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Round design cuts off corners and have holes in the center which reduces the usable drying area.
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Round Stackable Units Heating unit in bottom. (many without fan or thermostat)
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Hard to clean with spills falling directly on electric components.
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Non-adjustable stackable design restricts size of drying chamber.
Any dehydrator will dry food. Excalibur® dries BETTER, FASTER & SAFER thanks to HYPERWAVE FLUCTUATION TECHNOLOGY!
Ordinary dehydrators produce constant, unchanging heat causing “case hardening”, a dry surface with moisture trapped inside, which is the perfect environment for bacteria growth. With Excalibur’s Adjustable Thermostat you're able to take advantage of Hyperwave Fluctuation (changing heat through the drying cycle) for faster, better, safer dried foods. As the temperature fluctuates up; more surface moisture evaporates. Then as the temperature fluctuates down the inner moisture moves to the drier surface. Food temperatures will stay LOW enough to keep the enzymes active, while the air temperature dries food fast, overcoming the problem of bacteria growth and spoilage.
Excalibur® 3500 Specifications:
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8 square feet of total drying area.
8 1/2" High
17" Wide
19" Deep
7" Fan
600 Watts
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Compact, European styled unit, great for year round counter use. Large enough for quality drying.
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Adjustable Thermostat 85 - 155 degrees for taking advantage of Hyperwave Fluctuation technology
