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Lilly
- 3 reviews
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Okay not as good as I was expecting
I find the dehydrators dries the back rows excellent but the front rows have to be turned around - I was hoping to put trays in and it dry evenly but I have not found that ..
Purchased in July 2020 at Vitality 4 Life for A$361.00.
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I do, do that - I leave enough space for circulation - I try different things but it is always the same the back dries really quickly and I have to turn the tray around then I take out what is dry and... Read more
have to move the rest to the back for it to dry - it wud be much easier if it all dried the same -I have to handle my food which I dont like - I prefer to pour the tray into the container but I have to check each piece as I cant trust the dehydrator - I couldnt recommend it to anyone as I find it fiddly - I brought it because I thought I was elimating the messing around you get with the cheaper ones - thanks CarolVitality 4 LifeBioChef
Hi Carol, thank you for your reply. There are loads of variables depending on what produce you are using, how thick it is being cut, wether it has been refrigerated first etc. With most dehydrators it... Read more
is necessary to rotate the trays every few hours. It is good to move the bottom trays up and the top top trays down and turn to right or left. If you are unhappy with the product we would be more than happy to look at your options of an exchange or refund under warranty. Please do not hesitate to contact us on 1800 802 924. Kind regards, BioChefSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
RobertGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- Arizona 10 Tray
- Verified purchase
Overpriced for what it is
I use the dehydrator as a device for drying circuit boards after cleaning, curing protective lacquer, etc. It's poor value for money and cheaply made, but works well. The circuit board inside is exposed to the heat inside the unit, which isn't going to help the lifespan of the components, and using a relay to control the heating element is about the cheapest way it could be done. Considering the price, it could and should be of a better design.
Purchased in July 2020 at Appliances Online for A$349.00.
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Vitality 4 LifeBioChef
Hi Robert, thank you very much for your review of our BioChef Arizona Dehydrator. We are glad to hear that it is working well and appreciate your concerns regarding the design. Your feedback is very v... Read more
aluable to us. I am happy to say that the lifespan on these machines has been very good and hope that the warranty puts you at ease. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated support team at support@vitality4life.com should you encounter any problems. Kind regards, The Vitality 4 Life TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
CruzSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
- Arizona 6 Tray
- Verified purchase
Perfect jerky
After doing research around on the best dehydrators (at a budget level under $300) I came to this machine. It dries the food perfectly evenly and efficiently. My first batch of jerky turned out perfect. Very easy to use machine - the digital view is great, and the machine is constructed with very high build quality. The sliding doors and steel trays are fantastic, very easy to clean. I upgraded from the white circular sunbeam machine (which was terrible and noisy). This one is very quiet compared to that. Very happy with this purchase, definitely recommend it to others. Looking forward to making plenty more batches of jerky and other dried fruit.
Purchased in June 2020.
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Vitality 4 LifeBioChef
Hi Cruz thanks so much for your positive feedback. We love to hear this about our products. We are happy you are making some yummy jerky, sounds delicious. Bec @ Vitalit4Life
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Highly recommend.
Very happy with my new BioChef 8 tray dehydrator. Works great. Very quiet. Easy to use. Drys evenly. Bought the sunbeam dehydrator a few weeks before which the motor smoked and died on me the first time in use so returned it and then did some homework and decided to buy BioChef and I'm very please. Very solid machine. Love the trays with all the extras for smaller pieces of fruit and fruit roll ups. Have had success with a lot of different fruits. Have also made hommus which I have grounded up ready to rehydrate on our hiking trip. Next week w...Read more
ill be dehydrating vegetables and maybe some whole dinners for our hike. Ordered on a Tuesday and by Friday still hadn't received an email to say it had been shipped so decided to phone. They sorted my order out and put it through to shipping and for the inconvenience they threw in a couple of non stick sheets which is great. So very happy with the customer service. Highly recommend.Purchased in September 2019 at Vitality 4 Life for A$250.00.
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Hi Liz, thanks so much for your positive feed back. We love to hear the good a long with the bad as it helps us to give our customers exactly what they need. Have a wonderful week, Bec Vitality4Life
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Deborahgeelong
- Arizona 6 Tray
- Verified purchase
should have updated ages ago
We had researched many times on which dehydrator to purchase but always chose to keep the one we had...it recently died. So we made our new purchase and on my we wish we did it years ago. Six trays does so much more food than our last one so it makes it worthwhile. We have dehydrated some butter chicken and rice, chana masala and rice both of which we took hiking, it was amazing. Our 12 year old daughter has been making fruit leathers for her school lunches, fantastic. There is always the stash of banana or apple in the cupboard now for Monday ...Read more
lunches when the fruit bowl is looking a little empty. It is so quiet we have been doing it in our dining room with no need to close doors like we did with our old one. It is also a lot lighter than i expected so we have been putting it away in a cupboard when not in use as we don't have a lot of bench space. Happy hikers live here.1 comment
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Great to hear that you are loving the new dehydrator. Is there any chance you could share some of your recipes with us? We are always looking for good tips for our customers (and ourselves). We wish y... Read more
ou luck with all your future dehydration experimentation! Please let us know if you have any other questions. Kindest regards, Sarah | Vitality 4 LifeSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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GraemeHunter Region, NSW
- 3 reviews
- Arizona 6 Tray
- Verified purchase
Great workmanship, great product.
The BioChef 6 tray that we purchased works every time. Made some great beef jerky, which was our main reason for purchasing, and now looking to expand into fruits and vegies. Ease of operation, and ease of access are good. I would not hesitate in recommending BoiChef to anyone we know.
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Great to hear you are enjoying the dehydrator so much. It really is quite a process of experimenting to create fun and healthy snacks. Check out some of the recipes in the link below for some tips and... Read more
tricks with dried fruit treats you can try out also :) Enjoy! Kindest regards, Sarah | Vitality4Life https://www.vitality4life.com.au/blog/health-recipes/food-dehydrator-recipes/dehydrator-snack-recipes/#fruitSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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MarySydney Surrounds, NSW
- Arizona 6 Tray
- Verified purchase
Not what I expected
The machine worked well but I don’t think it was what I wanted. I had hoped for crunchy veggies but got pliable leathery veggies. Perhaps I wanted freeze dried? But a quiet easy to use machine. Apples and bananas worked well tho I dried for a bit in the oven to get some crunch.
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Hi Mary,
Sorry to hear that it wasn't what you expected. Perhaps you could try some of the recipes in the link below, especially the recipes for beetroot & sweet potato chips or kale chips, which migh... Read more
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Quiet and quick
Dehydrator is so quiet compared to my previous one. Very easy to use, great to be able to look at produce through clear door, now I just have to perfect my timing so that fruit is not too dry. Highly recommend for value, efficiency and quietness. The wire mesh tray works a treat to stop items from sticking.
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Great to hear you are enjoying the dehydrator so much. Drying times depend on thickness, ambient temperature, freshness of ingredient and so on. Just it really is quite a process of experimenting. All the best with it:)
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Good looking machine
I am so in love with my biochef is great looking machine and very quiet too.I use for dehydrating fruit,herbs and dog treats and dehydrate everything to perfection.Timer and stainless steel tray are big bonus and even the dripping tray on the bottom.They also give you 3 years warranty so definitely worth to spend a money.
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Fantastic to hear you are enjoying the dehydrator. Just to let you know that the drip tray can also be used as a non-stick tray for fruit roll ups as well. Please let us know if you have any other que... Read more
stions at all. Kindest regards, Michelle | Vitality 4 LifeSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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- Arizona 6 Tray
- Verified purchase
It's sooooo quiet! :)
After a rowdy dehydrator I just love my new unit!! :)
Makes the b.e.s.t. dried biscuits e.v.e.r. :)
From ordering to receiving the unit was very quick and efficient.
Thank you!
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Great to hear that you are loving the new dehydrator. Is there any chance you could share your biscuit recipe please? We are always looking for good tips for our customers (and ourselves). Please let ... Read more
us know if you have any other questions. Kindest regards, Michelle | Vitality 4 LifeSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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Ian LSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
- Arizona 10 Tray
- Verified purchase
Arizona 10 Tray is well worth considering
We purchased the Arizona 10 tray model a couple of months ago and are very happy with it. We purchased the older model with the clear hinged front door as we liked its appearance better. It was bought from the warehouse at Byron Bay and the advice and service were superb.
We use dehydrators regularly to dry excess fruit and activated nuts. This dehydrator replaces our old vertical air flow models and the horizontal flow is much better – no more swapping trays around to get even drying.
Cleaning the stainless steel trays is way easier ...Read more
than the plastic trays in our old dehydrators and the fine mesh sheets work well and clean easily as well. I have not yet tried the non-stick sheets. I checked the operating temperature against the readout on top and it was quite accurate. The only issue we have is that the control buttons are a little hard to press but this is something you don’t have to do often and may get easier with time. All in all it’s a great dehydrator that I would recommend to anyone that does a bit of drying1 comment
Vitality 4 LifeBioChef
Thank you for the comments Ian , we are very happy to hear that you are using your new dehydrator regularly and experiencing the difference using the horizontal air flow. The buttons do become less st... Read more
iff with use but please let us know if we can assist with this. The non-stick sheets are great when you get around to trying crackers, fruit roll-ups or flat breads as they peel off very easily and give a great result. Mesh sheets are ideal for that extra airflow though so perfect for anything else. Happy dehydrating from the BioChef TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
- Arizona 10 Tray
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Brilliant dehydrator
10 trays mean I can dehydrate lots of different things at the same time, saving me money & time. I love the using the mesh trays for my beef jerky as the spices don't fall to the bottom of the dehydrator, love them so much I bought one for every tray!
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Great to hear you are utilising the mesh sheets Sharon, they really do give you the best result for anything non-liquid - and easy clean up. Enjoy dehydrating and thank you for your feedback from the BioChef Team
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- Arizona 10 Tray
- Verified purchase
should have bought years ago
my dog food is cut by half because there is no waste now the fruit is wonderful and am still experimenting with the jerky no failures yet but found that your drying times are a long way out .i have now bought 6 dehydrators for xmas/birthday presents and everyone very happy. special thanks to anouk and colleen for all their help and assistance great staff and great product thanks
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Thank you so much for your feedback Angela. So glad to hear you have been able to cut your dog food costs and make healthier treats for your dogs.
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- Arizona 10 Tray
- Verified purchase
My New Hobby!
I've had a lot of fun experimenting with different produce to dehydrate. Am even making my own dog treats that are much sought after by the local pooches!
It's really easy to use. My only suggestion would be that a removable ''drip tray'' to place in the bottom of the unit would be really useful - when I make the chicken jerky dog treats I brush coconut oil onto them and this tends to drip into the bottom of the unit.
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We are delighted to hear about your new hobby Kate and that the local dogs are now getting healthy delicious treats.
In relation to the drip tray you mention, the Arizona dehydrator comes with a non-... Read more
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- Arizona 10 Tray
- Verified purchase
Great product, love it!
Amazing results and fabulous product, I don't use it often but when I do I'm really enthusiastic about the end results.... I use it for treats in training my dog and for when we go away camping and caravanning. The products that I make are fresh, healthy and tasty.... I don't like buying processed dog treats and really enjoy knowing everything that's hand made in the dehydrator is super fresh and healthy.
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So glad to hear you love the Dehydrator David and that your dog is now having delicious healthy treats. Hopefully you will be able to use much more frequently as what you can dehydrate does become end... Read more
less. Thank you for the feedback from the BioChef TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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Tracey- Exact FitnessGold Coast
- 3 reviews
- Arizona 10 Tray
- Verified purchase
Great dehydrator
So easy to use, to clean and love the timer. The machine is very quiet and the timer and settings simple to adjust. Food comes out perfect and has been a great addition for our hiking meals. Shipping was fast and company very easy to deal with. i would highly recommend this dehydrator.
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Thank you for your feedback Tracey,
The flavour difference of home made dehydrated hiking meals is amazing , very glad to hear you have utliised the Arizona for this purpose and are happy with the fe... Read more
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- Arizona 10 Tray
- Verified purchase
Amazing dehydrator.
Lots of space to do a variety of fruits or veg at the same time.
Makes perfect jerky.
The roll ups turn out so delicious that I can't keep up with making them even tho it has 10 large trays.
Auto shut off timer is fantastic for when you are out or in bed.
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Thank you for the feedback Paris. Dehydrated snacks - especially roll-ups never last long in our office as are so delicious ! Happy Dehydrating from the BioChef Team
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Tony Sneddon
- 2 reviews
- Arizona 8 Tray
- Verified purchase
Excellent!
Couldn't be happier with my purchase. Was searching all over for a good dehydrator but didn't want to buy a commercial unit. Found the bioChef and love it. 8 trays is enough room to fit about 3kg of jerky so plenty of room. Great build quality and simple to operate. The included book and extra goodies is great. For the price of the unit it really is great value especially when comparing to other similar units. Thoroughly recommend it.
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Glad to hear you are enjoying the Arizona Tony and making lots of delicious jerky ! Thank you for your feedback from the BioChef Team
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MusicVegSan Remo
- 8 reviews
- 11 likes
- Arizona 8 Tray
- Verified purchase
Great value for the money, does the job of a more expensive dehydrator
I love my new BioChef, I upgraded from one of those cheap round ones. This is so much easier to use, easy to clean, and dehydrates evenly because of the fan. Good solid unit, though they could improve the door by making it more solid and putting a magnet at the bottom corner as there is still a little gap. I have used it to make bukinis, dried fruit and almond biscuits. They all turned out perfect. Overall it is good value for money, if you don't want to spend a lot of money this is the one to go for. I picked the 8 tray over the smaller becaus...Read more
e it was made better, so glad I did. I try to do all my dehydrating in one go to save on electricity. This also has the timer and temperature control so you can set and forget. Not too loud when it is running and fits easily on the bench, but check your measurements to work out where you are going to put it as it is a bit big to be packing away all the time.2 comments
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Hi MusicVeg, Your dehydrator creations sound fantastic. So glad to hear you are making the most of your new dehydrator and thank you for your feedback,
The BioChef Team
UPDATE: Sadly my dehydrator is not heating anymore, fan is still working but only cold air is blowing out. Have sent an email regarding repair/warranty, awaiting reply.
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- Arizona 8 Tray
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Great dehydrator
Heaps of room. Reliable. Easy to clean. Set and forget. Makes reasonable noise but not too loud. Very easy to use and comes with an instruction booklet which had hints and guidelines for dehydration for many foodstuffs. Great for fruit on the go as healthy snacks. Highly recommend as it saves wastage of fruit.
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Glad to hear you are making the most of the new Dehydrator Brendan, Happy Dehydrating from the BioChef Team !
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Questions & Answers
Krys Hasked
Hi, I’m looking for advice on whether to buy the Bil Chef or Excalibur model. We are a family of 4 that all love our jerky. So it is pretty specific for jerky use. Thank you
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Vitality 4 LifeBioChef
Hi Krys, thank you for getting in touch. You can not go wrong with any of the BioChef models for Beef Jerky. It really just depends on what size you are looking for. We have 6 tray, 8 tray. 10 tray and all the way up to 30 Tray. They all basically have the same functionality, it basically comes down to which design you prefer. Please do not hesitate to ask if there is anything else that I can help you with. Kind regards, BioChef
Connieasked
Can I dehydrate a meal
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Vitality 4 LifeBioChef
Hi Connie, thank you for very much for getting in touch. Most foods can be dehydrated, with the general exclusion of dairy products and high-fat items. Unlike fruit, meat and most vegetables should be cooked first before dehydrating. Once you have a variety of dried ingredients, you can assemble them into meals. Some whole meals can be prepared and then dehydrated, like soup and risotto. This minimises prep even further and allows flavors to meld.
For efficiency, consider dehydrating a variety of foods at the same time, so long as they require the same drying temperature. I hope that helps. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if there is anything else that we can help you with. Kind regards, Hayley
Stroudies3Waihekeasked
What type of tray should I use for drying herbs?
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Vitality 4 LifeBioChef
Hi There, thank you very much for getting in touch. For drying herbs we would suggest the fine mesh sheets. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if there is anything else that we can help you with. Kind regards, BioChef
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BioChef Arizona 6 Tray4.5(55) | BioChef Arizona 8 Tray4.7(13) | BioChef Arizona 10 Tray4.6(9) | |
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Category | Food Dehydrators | Food Dehydrators | Food Dehydrators |
Price (RRP) | $229 | $299 | $349 |
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Hi Lilly, thank you very much for your review. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying your dehydrator. Air circulation helps for an evenly dried product and eliminates the growth of contaminates, ... Read more
therefore it is best to start the dehydrator and get the air moving before introducing your food. Hopefully that helps. If you need any further assistance please do not hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, BioChef