The FD-1040 American Harvest/Nesco dehydrator comes with 4 trays, each 1 sq. foot, expandable to 20 trays for large 20 square feet of food drying area! Combination of large, quiet, 4.5" fan, 2400 rpm motor and 1000 watt heater lets you dry food gently in hours instead of days. Temperature is adjustable between 95° and 160° F. Air pressure adjusts automatically to number of trays used. Measures 15.25" dia. x 10.25" high (with four trays). Adjustable timer can be set for up to 48 hours of drying time.
Top-mounted fan and heater are ideal for drying wetter foods. This design prevents liquids from ever dripping into the motor or heater. Makes cleanup easy!
The FD-1040 dehydrator features electronic control with timer.
“The American Harvest 1018 is a great machine for first time users. Love the stackable trays. It comes with a recipe book that was really handy. I would recommend for anyone looking to invest without spending a lot of money.”
– Pat A., AR
Patented Converga-Flow™ Design: The American Harvest FD-1040 dehydrator's double outside wall design provides fresh air equally to every tray, eliminating tray rotation and flavor-sharing. Opaque Vita-Save exterior blocks light, preserving all the nutrients in your foods.
Food contact parts of the American Harvest/Nesco dehydrator are dishwasher safe and BPA-free.
“Very nice dehydrator, no problems, runs like a charm.”
– John G., NY
This product is made in the USA!
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Specs
Manufacturer Part Number
FD-1040
Brand
American Harvest, Nesco
Diameter
15.25"
Height
10"
Product Weight (lbs.)
8-3/4 lb.
Product Color
White
Number of Fans
1
Nominal Fan Diameter
4.6"
Trays, Standard
4
Trays, Maximum
20
Drying Area, Standard
4 sq. ft.
Drying Area, Maximum
20 sq. ft.
Functions & Features
Timer
Housing Material
ABS
BPA Free
Yes
RPM
2400 RPM
Temperature Range
95° - 160° F
Power
Electric (AC)
Horsepower
1.3 HP
Volts AC
120
Watts
1000
Amps
8.33
Hz
60
Cord Length
45.7"
UPC
029517010111
Origin
Imported
Warranty Length
1 year
Use & Care
Food contact parts are dishwasher safe.
Shipping
We stock this product in our Nebraska warehouse. Most of our shipments are by FedEx Ground or Home Delivery and you should receive your order in five business days or less from ship-out. Click here for more information about shipping.
Great for making fruit rolls for the kids and for other messy foods. Exclusive "no spill" lip allows you to dry liquids and semi-liquids. Dry up to 3 cups of pureed fruit on each sheet. Make fruit leather with no added sugar or preservatives. It's as easy as pouring applesauce on the Fruit Roll Sheet. Also great to dry soups and sauces.
Outside diameter is 13.75 inches and the diameter of the inside hole is 2.87 inches. Fits FD-1000 series Nesco/American Harvest and Open Country dehydrators with trays that have an outside...
Flexible screens make sticky foods easier to remove. Screen flexes for easy removal of sticky fruits like pineapple. Use these screens with the "rough" side up. For super-sticky foods, cool in refrigerator to ease removal.
The screens are also perfect for drying small items like spices and herbs that would normally fall through holes in the tray.
Outside diameter is 13.75 inches and the diameter of the inside hole is 3 inches. Fits all Nesco/American Harvest and Open Country dehydrators with trays that have an outside...
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