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product_id: 31028966
title: "Nesco FD-1040 1000-watt Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator (6 Tray Value Package)"
brand: "amesser"
price: "$925"
currency: NZD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 7
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/31028966-nesco-fd-1040-1000-watt-gardenmaster-food-dehydrator-6-tray
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Nesco FD-1040 1000-watt Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator (6 Tray Value Package)

**Brand:** amesser
**Price:** $925
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nesco FD-1040 1000-watt Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator (6 Tray Value Package) by amesser
- **How much does it cost?** $925 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/31028966-nesco-fd-1040-1000-watt-gardenmaster-food-dehydrator-6-tray)

## Best For

- amesser enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted amesser brand quality
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

SPECIAL PACKAGE INCLUDES: 6 Trays (50% more capacity than base model), Jerky Gun with 6 Original spice and cure packs, 3 Fruit Roll Sheets, 3 Clean-A-Screens ($87 Retail Value). Dry fruit and vegetables, herbs and flowers, granola or strips of jerky in hours instead of days with this 1000-watt food dehydrator. Top mounted fan eliminates liquids dripping into the heater chamber. New Digital Time is programmable for up to 48 hours. Expands up to 20 trays allowing you to dry large quantities all at once. Drying pressure adjusts automatically to the number of trays. Patented Converge-Flow forces heated air down the exterior pressurized chamber, then horizontally across each individual tray, converging in the center, for fast, even and nutritious drying. Flavors don't mix, and there's no need to rotate the trays. 2,400 RPM fan motor is four times faster than dryers with no fan or motors. The unit's adjustable thermostat ranges from 90 degrees to 160 degrees F, providing the flexibility needed to ensure excellent results. Vita-Save Exterior features an opaque exterior which blocks light to retain more of the foods nutrients and vitamins during the drying process.

## Features

- SPECIAL PACKAGE INCLUDES: 6 Trays (50% more capacity than base model), Jerky Gun with 6 Original spice and cure packs, 3 Fruit Roll Sheets, 3 Clean-A-Screens ($87 Retail Value)
- Programmable Digital Timer
- 1000 watts of drying power, Adjustable Temperature Control
- Patented Converga-Flow Air Flow
- Expandable to 20 trays (6 Trays included)

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

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    Great product - satisfied customer!
  

*by T***Y on Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2016*

We purchased this product and related accessories prior to a backpacking trip we had been planning. After reading about the many different kinds of dehydrated foods available for backpackers, my husband stumbled on the Backpacking Chef's cookbook "Recipes for Adventure" 

  
Recipes for Adventure: Healthy, Hearty and Homemade Backpacking Recipes









  
  
    
   website and we immediately started searching for dehydrators. The Nesco arrived and my husband made beef and moose jerky right away. It was amazing. Never having done anything like this before, I started dehydrating vegetables, meat, and scrambled eggs for our upcoming trip. The Nesco is very easy to use and works great! We have had this for about two weeks now and I have been using it almost every day since. I love the timer feature. We are very satisfied with this product so far!!

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    Fun Toy, Great Tool
  

*by E***E on Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2016*

Really pleased with this, and I think after the novelty wears off I'll still be using it regularly. Right now just playing and experimenting with it. Dries fruit and veg well. I've also dehydrated hummus, black bean soup, seitan jerky and will try dying red lentil curry this week, as well as cooked rice and possibly other leftovers.Potential issues with inconsistent dying time due to 'user error,' if you will:When I dried kiwis, some pieces were chewier, others crisper because I wasn't making slices of uniform thickness. When slicing, I'd suggest using a mandolin or food processor when practicable,; otherwise, pay attention to uniformity.There are different dying times for similar, but not *exactly* the same things. I dehydrated standard hummus and roasted red pepper hummus at the same time, using the same weight for each. The latter took longer to dry. I'd recommend, if dehydrating prepared food, maybe do one thing at a time, or just be cognizant that slight differences in ingredients can cause dying time to differ.Again, really pleased and I think it's a great value for the price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Best new addition to my kitchen!
  

*by F***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2017*

Took me months to choose which Nesco model to purchase but I am happy with my choice.  Have borrowed and used other dehydrators and 2 of my favorite features of this model are heating from the top and temperature/timer controls.  I can fit 5+ lbs of beef on the six trays and dried in as little as 4 hours.  If I could change any thing it would be the tray grid, a slighty tighter weave pattern might give it a sturdier feel (like the discontinued Vita Mix Harvest Savor).  I have dred apple chips, herbs and almond meal and am completely new to this (easier than I thought).  Can't wait to do fruit roll ups for grandchildren and am looking forward to next year's garden experience!

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*Product available on Desertcart New Zealand*
*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-14*