Store It Foods

In some kitchens the dehydrator is given its own place on kitchen countertop where it is always ready for use.  In other homes that food dehydrator is kept in a cupboard and brought out just when needed.  In either case, it is wise to give it a little breathing room.

Your dehydrator is going to draw in air to be heated and circulated.  Let it do so efficiently.  A constricted space will not allow it to work properly.

Even if out in the open, pay attention to what is sitting close to it.  Because you are working with lower heat settings, you are not likely to set nearby items aflame, but a nearby margarine container could, for instance, be found to contain liquid margarine if it is benefiting from the full effects of the heat exhaust from your dehydrator.  In short, if you have something that you do not want heated, do not subject it to heating.

Expert dehydrator users are likely to already know this, but if you’re just starting out, there’s a little tip for you that will allow you to avoid these minor problems later on.