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templeton1
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Dehydrator Difficulties

#11345369 - 10/29/09 01:34 PM (14 years, 5 months ago)

So I finally went out and spent 40 bucks, got the only dehydrator Wal-Mart carried (Oster brand, Model # FPSTDH0101). It has 4 trays, and only an on/off switch (no temperature control).

I thought about dismantling the heating element, but after plenty of post searching, determined that it shouldn't be an issue.

It's been about 20 hrs since i put these bad boys in, and i have yet to detect any substantial water loss. In fact, the only observation I have made is that some flies have made their way into the device.

So what gives? There's an internal fan that ran as soon as I turned it on, but seems to be off most of the time. I have only caught it running a few times for a minute or two. Is this functioning properly? Temperatures haven't exceeded 100F as far as I can tell..

Basically, I'm pretty unfamiliar with using a dehydrator, and the Owner's Manual for this thing isn't helpful at all. Plus no FAQ for this particular product on the Oster website.

Any idea what the problem might be/ if I have a problem at all?

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Doc_T
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Registered: 03/06/09
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Re: Dehydrator Difficulties

[Re: templeton1]
#11345392 - 10/29/09 01:37 PM (14 years, 5 months ago)

Doesn't sound right. Is it really full, stuffed with shrooms?

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Re: Dehydrator Difficulties

[Re: templeton1]
#11345395 - 10/29/09 01:38 PM (14 years, 5 months ago)

they should have been %90 dry in 20 hrs. it sound like its shorting out or something :shrug:

it should run all the time untill you shut it off. take it back for an exchange. :stoned:

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Registered: 10/11/09
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Re: Dehydrator Difficulties

[Re: templeton1]
#11345397 - 10/29/09 01:38 PM (14 years, 5 months ago)

that sucks .... mine have always ran continuously no matter what brand ... wipe it down and take it back ... fuk wal mart anyway ... always putting broke and returned shit back on the shelf the fucking greedy mfers ...

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Re: Dehydrator Difficulties

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#11345400 - 10/29/09 01:39 PM (14 years, 5 months ago)

the one i have has a fan that stays on. im not so sure that thing is working correctly.

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