Do you make large quantities of jerky or other dehydrated foods, but get tired of refilling your dehydrator several times a day? Then you need the convenience of these commercial-grade dehydrators. Available in an extra-spacious 160-liter model or a large 80-liter model, they’ll tackle all your dehydrating needs in one shot. The 80-liter model has 12 (21-1/2" x 16") nonstick drying racks for a total of 28 sq. ft. Its larger counterpart has 24 (21-1/2" x 16") racks for a total of 56 sq. ft. Both have a drying power of 1,600 watts and a fully insulated housing that maintains a maximum drying temperature of 160°, for a maximum drying time of 12 hours. A built-in drain reservoir catches drippings making clean up quick and easy. And the glass-front doors let you see your progress without having to open the unit and release the heat. With fully digital controls, these units let you set the exact temperature and time needed to reach your desired results. The thermostat maintains the temperature and shuts the unit off at the end of the set time cycle. 110 volt, 60 Hz. Models: 80 Liter, 160 Liter. Exterior measurements:
80 liter - 21-1/8"H x 17-3/8"D x 23-1/2"W.
160 liter - 35"H x 17-3/8"D x 23-1/2"W.
Color: Black.
Item note: The manual may state that both the 80-liter and 160-liter dehydrators come with three notched racks — this is incorrect. The 160-liter model includes just one notched rack. The 80-liter models comes with three. This is a factory error in the manual. Only one notched rack is required for either size.
I purchased the 160 liter model and absolutely love it!!! I have owned 4 different brands of dehydrators, including one that I bought from a restaurant supply store. None of them have compared in quality or design to the Cabela\u2019s Commercial Food Dehydrators. I have been dehydrating deer, elk, goose and beef for more than a decade and I\u2019ve never used a unit that could hold so much meat. It dries evenly every time and doesn\u2019t require any rotating. With the glass door and lights inside, you can see the progress without opening the door and losing heat. Whether you are a beginner, novice or professional, I would recommend this dehydrator every time.
If you want a dehydrator that works great, click add to cart!! The only thing you need to consider is what size. If it is for personal use, the 80 is probably enough. The 160 holds a whole lot!!! To put into perspective, if you sliced 12 london broils (yes 12) into jerky thickness (1/8") and laid each strip next to each other - filling up each rack - thats what the 160 holds. The only negative comment would be that if you load up the 160 completely with marinated jerky strips, you will need to rotate the racks (or turn the racks) once or more to get an even dryness. One tip, line the bottom of the unit with tinfoil to save yourself a lot of scrubbing!! (don't cover the hole in the center) Hats off to cabelas for providing a top notch unit.
My parents bought this for us at Christmas this year. We had been using a mid price unit from a local big store. This unit cut our drying time down to 1/4 of what it was before. It also seems to do it fuller... The one thing I do recommend is getting the netted liners for it because the holes are so big most things will fall through.
my wife bought this dehydrator for me last year and I think its just about paid for itself.I have made all types of jerky on it and just cant seem to keep enough on hand .I am so pleased with it I am planning to buy the 160 just so I can enjoy some of the jerky Im making since my kids seem to eat it as fast as I make it.Once again this is a great item for the price