2 Zone - Horizontal / 32 Tray / 5.12m² Tray Area
What you get
Description
Description
Now UL & NSF Certified, this 100% stainless steel dehydrator is designed for ongoing commercial use with our high-efficiency forced air convection system.
- Over 5m2 of total tray area, you can dehydrate at commercial rates.
- Adjustable temperature range from 15°C to 90°C, plus an Ambient Air Mode for room temperature operation.
- Using the 99 hour digital timer, you are able to set the time and return hours later with no stress.
- This highly efficient unit pulls up to 50% less energy than other models with the same dry time.
- 304 Food Grade stainless steel mesh trays allow food to dry evenly on both sides. No need to rotate or turn food during the drying cycle.
- Dishwasher safe non-stick mats can be purchased separately for fruit roll ups, flour, grains and also to cut down your cleaning time.
- Perfect for vegetables, jerky, fruit, pet treats, and so much more. The only limit is your imagination.
Machine Specs
Machine Specs
| PRODUCT FEATURES | SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Brand | BenchFoods |
| Model | 32HCUD |
| Max Power Usage | 3.75 kW |
| Avg Power Usage | 1.875 kW |
| Voltage / Frequency | 200-240V/50-60Hz |
| Max Amperage | 15A |
| Safety Breaker Required | Single Phase/20A |
| Power Cable | 3-Wire Cable, No Plug Tip |
| Temperature Range | 20°C - 90°C (1°C Increments), plus Ambient Air Mode |
| Timer | 0 - 99hr |
| Independent Zones | 2 |
| Total Tray Area | 5.12 m² |
| Total Trays | 32 |
| Tray Dimensions | 40 x 40 cm |
| Space Between Trays | 35 mm |
| Tray Mesh Spacing | 8 x 8 mm |
| Machine Weight | 52kg |
| Product Dimensions (W x H x D) | 930 x 790 x 550 mm |
| Average Noise Level | 45 dB |
| Features | Memory Function, Ambient Air Mode |
2 Zone - Horizontal / 32 Tray / 5.12m² Tray Area
Why choose a BenchFoods Dehydrator?
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Features
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199 HOUR TIMER
Designed for all products and industries in mind, our 199-hour timer will cover anything you might need to dehydrate for more than a full day of drying time.
DOUBLE-WALLED STAINLESS STEEL
Double-walled stainless steel allows for better energy efficiency by keeping the heat where it belongs, inside the drying chamber. This feature also keeps the sides of the machine cool to touch.
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15-90°C PRECISION THERMOSTATS
Get the quality outcome you’re looking for with our precision thermostats. Outstanding temperature control and temperature hold anywhere from 15-90°C.
COMMERCIAL GRADE QUALITY
Our entire product line is commercial grade stainless steel inside and out. Built for the demand of ongoing commercial use. These units are easy to clean, maintain, and most important food safe.
TECH FEATURES
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HORIZONTAL AIR FLOW
No need to rotate trays or flip product mid-cycle. Our units use horizontal airflow technology to create even drying across all trays every time.
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TIME AND TEMP MEMORY
The unit remembers the last time and temperature setting from your previous batch making it easier and quicker if repeating the same recipes in future batches.
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TEMPERED GLASS PANEL
These completely food-safe glass panels allow you to operate the controls while wearing food safety gloves. Cleaning them is super easy and they can withstand impacts of 10,000 pounds per square inch, making them perfect for the commercial environment.
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AMBIENT AIR MODE
If you desire to dry your product using fans only and no heat, simply set the temperature to 00 on the control panel. This can be great for drying products such as herbs, biltong and some seafoods.
MACHINE HIGHLIGHTS
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POWERFUL SEALED MOTORS
Waterproof fan motors feature top-grade dual ball bearings and pure copper coils with an ideal dehydrating motor speed of 1800rpm.
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GLASS OBSERVATION WINDOW
Our heat-resistant tempered glass windows are extremely strong and don’t let any heat escape. Able to withstand an impact of 10,000 pounds per square inch. They can also withstand temperatures of up to 260°C.
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PREMIUM FOOD-GRADE TRAYS
Our food-grade 304 stainless steel trays are made for the ongoing demand of the commercial food environment. They are easy to clean & maintain, dishwasher safe and are non-corrosive.
QUICK, SAFE, SECURE & FREE DELIVERY
Do you deliver internationally?
Yes, we deliver internationally and have regional distribution warehouses located across the globe. Because of our global operation, we generally get inexpensive international shipping rates. Some countries we can deliver all the way to the end delivery address and others we may only be able to deliver to customs. To request a shipping quote please visit our contact us form or send us an email with the product you are interested in and the end delivery address.
Does the unit include trays?
Yes all of our dehydrators come with 304 food-grade stainless steel mesh trays as well as a stainless steel drip tray at the bottom of each zone. Additional mesh trays or pan trays may be purchased on top of this. The mesh trays that come with the unit cannot be substituted for pan trays. You may also purchase non-stick mats from our accessories section if desired.
How much can I dehydrate in this unit?
Please visit our batch calculator tool and fill out the form to figure out which of our machines would be best to suit your production needs. You can always figure out how much of your product you can dehydrate by taping out the tray size on your countertop, laying the product out as you would on a tray, and then weighing the product and multiplying it by the number of trays in the unit.
Commercial Warranty
1. WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER?
It covers defects in material or workmanship under normal use. We will repair or replace products/parts that prove defective during the warranty period.
2. WHAT WILL WE DO TO CORRECT PROBLEMS?
We will action 1 of 3 scenarios based on the defect and the product purchased;
- Send a brand-new replacement of the defective product. *Does not apply for industrial orders
- If the defective part of the product is already identified, we will ship the replacement part and have a service technician come onsite to replace and install once it has arrived.
- Send out a service technician to investigate the defect. Once the issue has been identified, the technician will either fix the defect immediately or notify us of replacement parts needed. If the latter, we will ship the required replacement parts to the service address. The technician will then return onsite to service and fix the product.
*If there is no technician locally available, then a local appliance repair technician can be sourced by the customer and BenchFoods will pay the technician invoice or reimburse the customer if prepaid.
3. HOW LONG DOES THE COVERAGE LAST?
The Warranty Period is now 5 years from the original date of purchase for Industrial, Commercial, and Domestic Dehydrators. Replacement products or parts, provided through a warranty claim, assume the remaining warranty of the original product or 180 days from the replacement or repair date, whichever is longer. *Spare Parts purchased outside of a warranty claim are not eligible for warranty coverage.
Further information can be found on our warranty page.
More info
Shipping & Returns
Domestic: Order by 11AM (CET) during business days for Same Day Dispatch. Orders received after this time will be dispatched within 24 hours of order placement, excluding weekends and holidays. Note: While we strive for Same Day Shipping, we cannot guarantee its availability.
Items in local stock will ship next business day and will take somewhere between 1-5 business days.
International: Our global operation, with regional distribution warehouses, ensures efficient international shipping rates. Depending on the country, we can deliver directly to the end delivery address or ship to the customs entry point.
Industrial Units: These units are made to order and will take around 10-12 weeks to your door.
More about our NON-STICK DEHYDRATOR MATS
| Total Mat Area | 0.2m²/tray |
| Dimensions | 40cm x 40cm |
| Material | Premium non-stick, FDA, LFGB, RoHS, and PAHs certified, silicone mats |
| Weight | 0.15kg/mat |
| Mat Type | Solid |
| Total Mat Area | 0.2m²/tray |
| Dimensions | 40cm x 40cm |
| Mesh Spacing | 1mm x 1mm |
| Material | Premium non-stick, FDA, LFGB, RoHS, and PAHs certified, silicone mats |
| Weight | 0.09kg/mat |
| Mat Type | Mesh |
