NESCO FD-1040 Gardenmaster Digital Pro dehydrator, For Jerky

NESCO FD-1040 Gardenmaster Digital Pro dehydrator, For Jerky and Snacks, White
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- EVEN HEAT DISTRIBUTION: 1000 watts of drying power provides even heat distribution for consistent drying
- ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT: Allows you to dry different foods at proper time (up to 48 hours) and temperature (90°F – 160°F). Easily keep track with its digital display and timer
- EXPANDABLE TO 20 TRAYS: Comes with 4 BPA Free trays with 1 sq. ft. of drying area per tray, so you can dry large quantities at once with no tray rotation needed; additional trays sold separately
- MADE IN THE USA: Proudly made in the USA of global and domestic components
- ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Includes 1 Fruit Roll Sheet, 1 Clean-A-Screen, a sample of Jerky Seasoning & Cure, and a 52-page recipe & instruction book
The NESCO FD-1040 Gardenmaster Digital Pro Dehydrator is ideal for drying and preserving large amounts of fruits, vegetables, herbs and jerky. This dehydrator comes with four trays (15.5″ diameter) and expands up to 20 trays so you can dry large quantities at once, with no tray rotation needed. The digital timer is programmable for up to 48 hours of drying time. The NESCO FD-1040 Gardenmaster Digital Pro Dehydrator provides the drying power that generates maximum speed and quality for dehydrating your favorite foods. Additional Add-A-Trays (SKU: TR-2) sold separately.
SKU: | B00B9F7WJW |
Weight: | 8.95 pounds |
Dimensions: | 15.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 inches |
Brand: | Nesco |
Model: | FD-1040 |
Colour: | White |
Manufacture: | NESCO |
Colour: | White |
From the manufacturer

Patented Converga-Flow drying system

NESCO has been the leader in food dehydrators for over 30 years! These units feature patented technologies that dry your food faster and more evenly than any of the competing models available, we know, because we've tried them all! Our Converge-a-Flow air flow assures even drying from top to bottom, without the tray rotation required by others.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pro, making beef jerky, drying fruits, vegetables, herbs, or flowers, NESCO offers the best units available.
- Digital Timer is Programmable for up to 48 Hours of Drying Time
- 1000 watts of drying power
- Patented Converga-Flow
- Adjustable Temperature Control
- Includes 52-page recipe and instruction book, 1 solid sheet, 1 mesh sheet, and 1 packet jerky spice to make great tasting beef jerky or venison jerky
- 4.5″ Fan, 2400-RPM Motor
NESCO Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator
Model Fd-1040
Our 'New Digitally Controlled' unit! Top mounted fan eliminates liquids dripping into the heater chamber. Expands to a giant 20 trays so you can dry large quantities all at once! 1000 watts of drying power means you can dry more, faster. Patented Converga-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. No flavor mixing! No need for tray rotation.
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FD-60 | FD-75A | FD-80A | FD-1010 | FD-1018A | FD-1040 | |
Watts | 500 | 600 | 700 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
Thermostat | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable | Digital Adjustable |
Double Wall Converga-Flow | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Drying Levels/Trays | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
Expandable to Levels/Trays | 12 | 12 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 20 |
Tray Color | White | Speckled | Speckled | White | White | White |
Includes Clean-A-Screen | No | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
Includes Fruit Roll Up Sheet | 1 | 2 | No | 1 | 8 | 1 |
Matched Accessory Model Numbers | LT-2W, LM-2-6, LSS-2-6 | LT-2SG, LM-2-6, LSS-2-6 | SQT-2, SLD-2-6, SQM-2-6 | TR-2, MS-2-6, SLD-2-6 | TR-2, MS-2-6, SLD-2-6, HP-9 | TR-2, MS-2-6, SLD-2-6 |