NutriChef Food Dehydrator 5 Tray
- 5 trays, round shape
- 600 watts, 220 volts as listed
- 180 degrees Fahrenheit maximum temperature
- Stainless steel body, food safe
- Single button operation
- Dehydrates jerky, meat, mushrooms, fruit and vegetables
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A countertop dehydrator with five stacked trays and one-button operation for jerky, fruit and vegetables. The listing is inconsistent on voltage and tray washing, so check both before buying.
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ASIN: B00VHLXAQCModel: PKFD12Category: Dehydrators
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Overview
A home cook drying jerky, fruit or mushrooms gets a multi-tier countertop unit with trays stacked above the heating base. Warm air circulates through each tray, and a single button starts the process.
Stacked trays and simple controls are the reason to consider it for drying meat, fruit and vegetables at home. The limitation is documentation: the voltage entry looks unusual for a household outlet, and the dishwasher notes disagree with each other.
Who it's for
Someone starting out with jerky, dried fruit or veggie chips on a kitchen counter fits the single button design. Cooks wanting fine temperature steps, a timer or confirmed outlet compatibility should look at a model with those details listed.
Pros and cons
- Stacked trays for several foods at once
- Single button operation
- Circulating heat through each tray
- Stainless steel construction
- Voltage entry looks unusual for a home outlet
- Dishwasher notes conflict in the listing
- No temperature steps or timer described
Performance notes
Dehydration depends on steady warm airflow carrying moisture away from thin, evenly cut food. Each tray adds drying surface, and food on the upper and lower trays may dry at different rates, so rotating trays or spacing food out gives more even results. The maximum temperature caps what can be dried.
Specifications
| Brand | NutriChef |
|---|---|
| Model | PKFD12 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Temperature Range | 180 Degrees Fahrenheit |
| Wattage | 600 watts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 220 Voltshigher than 100% of 30 dehydrators |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Included components | Food Dehydrator, Trays |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Number of Trays | 5 |
| Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Item Shape | Round |
Closest rivals on specs
Nesco FD-37A Food Dehydrator 4 Trays- Number of Trays 5 vs 4 (+25%)
Cosori Food Dehydrator- Number of Trays 5 vs 6 (-17%)
- Voltage 220 vs 120 volts (+83%)
Tribest Sedona Express SDE-S6780-B Digital Food Dehydrator- Number of Trays 5 vs 11 (-55%)
- Voltage 220 vs 120 volts (+83%)
Frequently asked questions
How do I set up the NutriChef PKFD12 dehydrator?
The description says to insert food into the trays and press the switch. No assembly steps are listed beyond the dehydrator and its trays.
Are the NutriChef PKFD12 trays dishwasher safe?
The listing disagrees with itself: the specs say no, while the description calls the trays heat resistant and dishwasher safe. Hand washing is the safer approach.
Does the NutriChef PKFD12 run on a standard outlet?
The specs list 220 volts, which is unusual for a household outlet. Confirm the electrical rating with the seller before plugging it in.
Is the NutriChef PKFD12 an oven or air fryer?
No. It is a dehydrator that dries food with warm circulating air up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit, not a cooking appliance.