--- product_id: 113614593 title: "Excalibur 3948CDB 9 Tray Food Dehydrator with Digital Controller and Timer, Black by Excalibur" brand: "excalibur" price: "NZ$780" currency: NZD in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/113614593-excalibur-3948cdb-9-tray-food-dehydrator-with-digital-controller-timer store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Excalibur 3948CDB 9 Tray Food Dehydrator with Digital Controller and Timer, Black by Excalibur **Brand:** excalibur **Price:** NZ$780 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Excalibur 3948CDB 9 Tray Food Dehydrator with Digital Controller and Timer, Black by Excalibur by excalibur - **How much does it cost?** NZ$780 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/113614593-excalibur-3948cdb-9-tray-food-dehydrator-with-digital-controller-timer) ## Best For - excalibur enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted excalibur brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Excalibur 3948CDB 9 Tray Food Dehydrator with Digital Controller and Timer, Black by Excalibur at desertcart UK. Review: Large, Solid Dehydrator with Timer and Digital Controls - I really like this dehydrator. I had previously used on of those round, stacking dehydrators, which was a little bit of a pain because it had limited capacity and required me to monitor it to ensure it didn't overdry the jerky. This dehydrator has nine square trays which are very roomy. But even better, this has a digital temperature setting AND a timer. The timer is a game changer because it frees me from having to monitor the jerky has it cooks. Makes it very easy to dry stuff overnight, since the device simply turns off when complete and you can simply collect the jerky in the morning. The heating and fan project from the back of the device and blows forward, which is different from the round devices where the air and heat comes from above. This is important because even when I pack lots of jerky on the trays, each tray still gets equal attention from the fan and heater. On the round devices, the lower trays can suffer if too much stuff is packed on the upper trays. As far as build quality, the Excalibur 3948CDB seems pretty solid and have had no issues. It is pretty bulky, so be prepared, and otherwise seems much more substantial that my prior (round) dehydrator. Curiously, the front window/door is not permanently attached to the rest of the device, but simply hangs off of a lip built into the top of the device. I'm guessing there's a reason they did it this way, but I'm no engineer so I don't know what it is. For me, its a little bit of a pain when lifting or storing the device because the front window/door (which is plastic and not glass incidentally) is prone to coming off the lip and falling off the device. It's no issue when the device is dehydrating. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this device. It was much more expensive that the smaller round dehydrators, but does a noticeably better job, and provides much more room. For me, if I had to identify the most important upgrade, it would be the timer. Maybe you could replicate that on other timeless dehydrators by plugging those into some sort of third party timer, not sure, but it does make the process so much easier. Review: Favourite new appliance - Easy to use and have made great stuff in it! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0115X5UGE | | Brand | Excalibur | | Brand Name | Excalibur | | Colour | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 486 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00029743394801 | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Shape | Square | | Item Weight | 7.71 kg | | Item weight | 7.71 kg | | Material | Polycarbonate (PC) | | Model Number | 3948CDB | | Number of Items | 9 | | Number of Trays | 9 | | Part Number | 3948CDB | | Temperature Range | 165 Degrees Fahrenheit | | UPC | 029743394801 | | Unit Count | 9.0 count | | Voltage | 120 | | Wattage | 600 watts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Excalibur - **Material:** Polycarbonate (PC) - **Wattage:** 600 watts - **Voltage:** 120 - **Item weight:** 17 Pounds ## Images ![Excalibur 3948CDB 9 Tray Food Dehydrator with Digital Controller and Timer, Black by Excalibur - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OeXKrc1ZL.jpg) ![Excalibur 3948CDB 9 Tray Food Dehydrator with Digital Controller and Timer, Black by Excalibur - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81CXhFWA+jL.jpg) ![Excalibur 3948CDB 9 Tray Food Dehydrator with Digital Controller and Timer, Black by Excalibur - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91cciWh1K6L.jpg) ![Excalibur 3948CDB 9 Tray Food Dehydrator with Digital Controller and Timer, Black by Excalibur - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DzPigPeJL.jpg) ![Excalibur 3948CDB 9 Tray Food Dehydrator with Digital Controller and Timer, Black by Excalibur - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81o-wa9iqDL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I have heard this unit is really loud, can be heard in the next room. Is that true?** A: Next room, across the house, on another floor. Yup. It's loud. Like a vacuum constantly running. I actually catch myself sighing with relief when the timer shuts it down and it goes quiet. My ears get tired of listening to it, but it does a great job. PROTECT your countertop/table. Mine vibrated so much that the feet ruined my counter. **Q: I hydrate quite often when making beef jerky. Is there a particular one you would recommend for this process? I have gone through two dehydrators al** A: Anything from Excalibur is solid. I like the models with the stainless steel trays but they are twice the price. What other brands were you using? Excalibur dehydrators also have a warranty so if something does go wrong you are likely covered. **Q: Why is mine so noisy??** A: Mine is fairly noisy and we have to make sure it is not touching anything ie. shelf behind it or anything leaning against it because it has a little vibration that really carries. **Q: does the 3948 come with stainless steel trays?** A: It comes with the plastic trays and liners. I have had no issues with them. They clean up easily. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Large, Solid Dehydrator with Timer and Digital Controls *by C***E on 16 April 2025* I really like this dehydrator. I had previously used on of those round, stacking dehydrators, which was a little bit of a pain because it had limited capacity and required me to monitor it to ensure it didn't overdry the jerky. This dehydrator has nine square trays which are very roomy. But even better, this has a digital temperature setting AND a timer. The timer is a game changer because it frees me from having to monitor the jerky has it cooks. Makes it very easy to dry stuff overnight, since the device simply turns off when complete and you can simply collect the jerky in the morning. The heating and fan project from the back of the device and blows forward, which is different from the round devices where the air and heat comes from above. This is important because even when I pack lots of jerky on the trays, each tray still gets equal attention from the fan and heater. On the round devices, the lower trays can suffer if too much stuff is packed on the upper trays. As far as build quality, the Excalibur 3948CDB seems pretty solid and have had no issues. It is pretty bulky, so be prepared, and otherwise seems much more substantial that my prior (round) dehydrator. Curiously, the front window/door is not permanently attached to the rest of the device, but simply hangs off of a lip built into the top of the device. I'm guessing there's a reason they did it this way, but I'm no engineer so I don't know what it is. For me, its a little bit of a pain when lifting or storing the device because the front window/door (which is plastic and not glass incidentally) is prone to coming off the lip and falling off the device. It's no issue when the device is dehydrating. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this device. It was much more expensive that the smaller round dehydrators, but does a noticeably better job, and provides much more room. For me, if I had to identify the most important upgrade, it would be the timer. Maybe you could replicate that on other timeless dehydrators by plugging those into some sort of third party timer, not sure, but it does make the process so much easier. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Favourite new appliance *by C***L on 15 November 2021* Easy to use and have made great stuff in it! ### ⭐ Mala experiencia dos hornos ya mal *by R***Z on 13 February 2025* Se empezó a apagar solo el detalle que no lo regrese porque quieren creo que hasta la caja intacta dependiendo de eso es tu devolución ## Frequently Bought Together - Excalibur Electric Food Dehydrator Machine 9-Tray with Clear Door and 48-Hour Digital Timer, Automatic Shut Off & Temperature Control and Fast Drying with 15 Sq. Ft. of Drying Space, 600-Watts, Black - Silicone Dehydrator Sheets for 14" x 14" Trays, 6 Pcs Non-stick Silicone Tray Liner with Edge, Compatible with Excalibur Dehydrator, Reusable Square Dryer Mats for Fruits Meat Vegetables Herbs - Set of 9-14" x 14" Silicone Sheets for Excalibur Dehydrator Bright Kitchen Re-Usable Non-Stick Mat (9) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/113614593-excalibur-3948cdb-9-tray-food-dehydrator-with-digital-controller-timer](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/113614593-excalibur-3948cdb-9-tray-food-dehydrator-with-digital-controller-timer) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-08-28*