IR dehydrator for vegetables and fruits. Dehydrator Lequip IR D5 (infrared with humidity sensor)
The “smart” dryer for vegetables and fruits “Lequip” itself determines the amount of moisture in products and offers the user optimal mode for its careful removal. Sensors monitor the process and turn off the device when the liquid level in the ingredients approaches zero. The device has an additional infrared emitter, which significantly expands the possibilities of obtaining truly gentle and high-quality drying of products.
How does a dryer work?
The operating principle of this model is based on the use of an additional infrared heater. It does not expend energy to increase the air temperature inside the chamber, but immediately directs streams of simulated sunlight to the products in the trays. Therefore, removing moisture takes less time.
Uniform airflow of the trays reduces the operating time of the device by 1.5 hours compared to other models. It can operate in three modes:
Selling a dryer with a reduced noise level allows you to turn on the equipment without creating discomfort for family members or interfering with your rest. After turning on the unit late in the evening, the loaded products will be ready to eat the next morning. The time until the end of the program is visible on the display panel.
You can buy a Lequip IR D5 dehydrator at the price of the manufacturer with delivery to Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities. Thanks to five spacious trays, you can prepare single servings and make preparations from squid, peppers, carrots and other ingredients. Enjoy the rich taste of crunchy vegetables and fruits and spoil the whole family with healthy dishes.
Advantages of the device
Ordering an ultra-modern infrared dehydrator for meat (dried/cured), fish and fruits at a price without markups means getting a reliable assistant in the kitchen.
The design of the model includes:
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We are confident in the reliability of our equipment, so we provide a 5-year warranty. If the dryer fails, you can contact specialized centers in Moscow or St. Petersburg for qualified diagnostics and repairs.
The attractive design of the square body with rounded edges will look great in your kitchen.
The infrared dehydrator L "equip IR-D5 for five trays is an ultra-modern and technological kitchen assistant capable of performing a whole range of tasks. A special feature of this device is the use of an infrared heating element, which heats not the air in the chamber, but the products, providing effective and economical drying.
The dehydrator has a smart display that shows the temperature in the chamber. The device control buttons are very convenient and ergonomic. And the overall design of the device can be called fantastic.
The trays are made of environmentally friendly stainless steel, they are easy to clean and difficult to deform. Also included with the device is a tray for collecting crumbs and comfortable silicone potholders.
L'equip IR D5 is also equipped with an air filter, which distinguishes it from devices from other manufacturers. The filter increases the service life of the dehydrator and protects the dried products from dust and foreign impurities. Thanks to the built-in humidity sensor, the device is able to independently determine the amount of moisture in the products and select the optimal drying program.
Description
Characteristics |
Equipment |
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| Airflow type: | horizontal |
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| Number of pallets: | 5 | |
| Pallet size: | 31.8 x 33.8 cm | |
| total area drying: | 0.54 m² | |
| Power consumption: | 500 Watt | |
| Case material: | plastic | |
| Pallet material: | 304 stainless steel | |
| Device dimensions (LxWxH): | 43.5 x 39.5 x 26 cm | |
| Box dimensions (LxWxH): | 53 x 46.5 x 40 cm | |
| Box volume: | 0.09 cubic meters | |
| Control Panel: | digital | |
| Built-in timer: | 99 hours | |
| Air filter: | There is | |
| Temperature range | 32-70 °C | |
| Noise level: | 45 dB | |
| Device weight: | 8 kg | |
| Weight with packaging: | 10.2 kg | |
| Guarantee: | 5 years | |
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Warranty carried out at an official service center. Contact details are provided in the operating instructions. |
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The L"equip IR D5 infrared dehydrator is a faithful assistant in the kitchen for those who value their health and love the most modern and technological solutions.
Dehydrators are a completely new class of kitchen devices that allow you to dry food with the maximum amount of useful substances: enzymes, vitamins, microelements. The infrared dehydrator L"equip IR D5 is a real revolution in the market of kitchen household dryers.
The infrared dehydrator L "equip IR D5 is equipped with an infrared heater, thanks to which the products are heated immediately, and not the air, as in conventional dehydrators. This ensures maximum efficiency, since energy is not wasted on heating the air.
The L"equip IR D5 dehydrator has an elegant and modern look, the upper part of the device is equipped with a backlight that changes the color of the indicator depending on the drying mode. It is very easy to understand how to control the functions of the dehydrator thanks to the instructions in Russian, which we send to your email, and intuitive device controls.
The cleaning process will also not cause any difficulties, because... This dehydrator has a built-in air filter. By opening the filter cover on the back of the device, you can change the air filter.
The dehydrator comes with 5 trays; they are made of environmentally friendly materials and durable stainless steel, so you can immediately place food on them without worrying about the trays becoming stained or dirty.
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Product review
A simple box in a typical light brown color seems to hint to us that the manufacturer does not waste its time and money on unnecessary marketing gimmicks. From above and from the side we see a schematic representation of the dehydrator in different planes. The meaning of the text information, unfortunately, is not available to us, since all information is presented in Korean. On one of the sides a small sticker was found with information about the device, model and brief technical specifications in our native language. There are palm recesses on the sides of the package, which makes it easier to transport the packaged device.
The device itself inside the box is protected from shock and damage by foam inserts. The dehydrator body was packed in plastic bag, protecting from dust. The power cord was located in a separate small cardboard box. In general, from the package we extracted:
- dehydrator body with grates placed inside and a tray for collecting crumbs;
- two silicone potholders;
- power cord;
- operating instructions.
In general, the size of the device itself compared to the dimensions of the packaging is unexpected. We were even somewhat surprised by the compactness of the dehydrator.
At first sight
Visual inspection left best experience. The body has a rather stylish and unusual appearance: rounded corners, a combination of contrasting colors in the design, a mirrored surface of a large central display... It seems that in our hands there is “high-tech” either from the future, or from the future as we imagined it in the late 80s. In any case, the design cannot be called pretentious, in the worst sense of the word, everything is very elegant and simple.
Closer to the user on the upper side of the device there is a control panel, represented by a rounded regulator, four buttons and a slightly raised black, mirror-reflecting display. Along the perimeter of the screen there is a light gray insert, under which there is an LED backlight that changes color depending on the selected operating mode of the dehydrator.
At the bottom of the back of the device you can see the power connector and the power button.
In the center is the filter cover, under which the filter itself is hidden.
The lid is quite difficult to remove and is just as difficult to insert with a specific click. However, it is unlikely that there will often be a need to open and clean the filter.
On the bottom side, the device is equipped with four legs slightly more than 1 cm high. The legs have rubber inserts of fairly large diameter that prevent slipping and protect the table surface from scratches and damage. There are holes on the sides for air circulation.
The dehydrator door is opaque plastic, so you will have to monitor the degree of readiness of the products “by instruments” - or you can violate the thermal regime by opening the damper. It swings open to the left, but since the operation is effortless, it is easy for both right- and left-handed people to do it. Please note that the inner surface of the door is made of stainless steel. This increases the thermal efficiency of the device: heat is not absorbed by the surface of the door, but is reflected from it, further heating the product.
The surfaces of the inner chamber are white, the fan and casings are also made of stainless steel, which reflects heat well. It seems that Koreans know firsthand about saving energy. Air exhaust holes are visible on the top and bottom of the side walls. The distance between the installation levels of the gratings is 3 cm.
A fan and an infrared lamp are attached to the back wall of the inner chamber.
Five trays are made of food grade stainless steel. They are able to withstand a large weight load, and metal contributes to uniform heating of the product, as it has increased thermal conductivity compared to plastic trays.
The dehydrator kit includes two silicone oven mitts designed to protect the user from getting burned when removing the grates from a hot appliance. A crumb tray is installed at the bottom of the inner chamber. The tray is white, smooth, made of the same plastic as the dehydrator chamber. When installed, the accessory completely merges with the surroundings and does not give the impression of a separate part. Visually this can be assessed as a beautiful and harmonious solution.
The dehydrator looks like a serious device, it has an elegant design and simple construction, and various little things, like an air filter, heat-reflecting front door trim material and an infrared emitter, make you admire the engineering thought of the designers of the device. During the inspection, we had one single question: is moisture effectively removed from products in a chamber with such a small, at first glance, number of ventilation holes of small diameter? Judging by the thoughtfulness of the device, probably yes. But trust and charm are not about us. Therefore, we will be able to answer this question only after practical experiments.
Instructions
The brochure is larger than A5 in size and is made of thick paper. Information is conveyed in only one language - Russian. The contents of the instructions are typical. A lot of information is devoted to safety measures when using a dehydrator. The abundance of graphic information makes studying the manual less tedious and boring. After carefully reading the document, the user will learn about the configuration and purpose of individual parts, operating rules, cleaning and maintenance. On last sheet instructions printed warranty card. Several pages are dedicated to dehydration tips different types products. Information is given in tabular form and very easy to understand and search necessary information. The user can also familiarize themselves with recommendations for storing dried products.
The only sections that seemed interesting and really necessary to us were practical advice on dehydration and description of control and drying modes. A user, especially a novice user, may need to revisit these pages multiple times.
Control
It was this aspect of working with the dehydrator that made us carefully study the operating instructions: at first, the abundance of buttons and indicators on the control panel confused us somewhat.
So, the device can operate in two modes: manual, when the user sets the drying time and temperature, and automatic, when the device independently determines the dehydration parameters. Switching between modes is done by pressing the Auto/Manual button (top left). Immediately below this button there is a button for switching drying modes: “in the sun” and “in the shade.” On the right side of the round knob, by rotating which the time and temperature are set when using the manual mode, there is a temperature/time selection button and a button that turns on/off the drying indicator “in the sun” and “in the shade”.
The drying mode indicator itself is located around a black-mirror display and lights up brightly in orange or green.
When connecting the device to the network, you must turn the power switch located on the back of the case to the On position. At the same time, the dehydrator makes a quiet melodious sound, and the drying mode indicator light lights up bright green. The display shows the initial drying parameters: 35 °C and 1 hour. If you wish to operate the device in manual mode, you can immediately set the required temperature values by rotating the knob clockwise to increase. The temperature change step is 1 °C. To set the time, you need to press the corresponding button and turn the knob to the desired position. The timer can be set for a period from 1 to 99 hours in 1 hour increments.
If you plan to dehydrate products in automatic mode, then after turning on the device, press the Auto/Manual mode selection button, and then select the drying mode by pressing the corresponding button. A series of dots will light up on the temperature display, and the time display will show how much moisture is left in the product. The instructions say that when using the Auto mode, the temperature inside the chamber will decrease and increase automatically. Specific digital indicators are not displayed on the display, however, as the moisture content of the products decreases, the rows of burning dots go out. As tests have shown, the lower, last extinguishing strip corresponds to approximately 1-1.5 hours before the end of drying.
After installing and selecting the desired modes, you need to press the regulator, which will start the drying process. If you open the door while the dehydrator is running, operation will pause and the Open indicator will light up on the display. When the lid is closed, operation will resume. At the end of the drying process, the dehydrator emits melodic signals of medium volume, and the word End appears on the display.
The drying mode indicator light is quite bright, which can be disturbing, for example, at night. Therefore, we are especially grateful to the engineers who provided the ability to turn off the indicator. In general, the controls turned out to be not at all as intricate as we imagined. All buttons are labeled or have clear pictures placed on them. Light indicators are represented by visual pictograms: an orange sun with rays, a green cloud. The selected drying modes and parameters are shown on the display. So there shouldn’t be any problems operating the dehydrator.
Usage
Preparation
The device must be installed on a flat, stable surface in a well-ventilated area at a distance of at least 25 cm from the wall. The instruction manual does not contain recommendations for preparing trays, but we still washed the trays in warm water with detergent. The body itself was completely clean, and the food did not come into contact with it, so we did not wipe the body of the dehydrator before the first use.
Then they prepared the products and placed them on trays.
Ergonomics
The dehydrator turned out to be an extremely convenient device. Firstly, it does not take up much space in the kitchen, but it has quite a decent capacity. The outer surfaces of the housing heat up slightly even when operating at the highest temperature, so it is impossible to get burned by accidentally touching the device. We never had to use silicone potholders: the metal sheets were, of course, hot, especially when drying at 70 °C, but not so hot as to feel severe discomfort.
The holes in the metal trays are quite large, so it seems impossible to place finely chopped products (onions, herbs) on them. For drying this type of raw material and marshmallow, silicone or Teflon sheets are usually used. They were not included in the L’equip IR-D5 dehydrator kit; the user can purchase additional sheets or chain stores, or from the drying equipment supplier. To prevent food from spilling out through the holes in the grates, we took regular food parchment and cut the sheets to fit the size of the trays.
The controls are intuitive. Indicators on the display indicate which drying mode and parameters have been selected. The design of the dehydrator is extremely convenient and thought out to the smallest detail. We did not encounter any surprises while using the device. The practical testing section describes the progress of each of the experiments performed.
Care
The body of the dehydrator should be wiped with a damp soft cloth or towel. Do not allow water or other liquid to come into contact with the electrical parts of the device. It is not recommended to wash in dishwasher trays and a tray for collecting crumbs. These parts are cleaned by soaking in warm water with detergent and then treating the surfaces with a soft brush or sponge.
This is exactly how we washed the metal mesh. After soaking for 10 minutes, all food residues were removed with a brush without effort.
Testing
Objective tests
Energy consumption was measured using a wattmeter. When the heating element is operating, the dehydrator consumes 510-525 W, which is slightly higher than the manufacturer’s data. When only the fan is running - about 10.5 W. Information about electricity consumption when drying real products is much more informative and useful for users. To measure this indicator, we loaded 1 kg of apples, cut into slices, into the dehydrator. Measurements of the energy consumption of the dehydrator are given below:
- for 1 hour of operation at a minimum temperature of 35 °C in drying mode “in the shade” - 0.08 kWh
- for 1 hour of operation at a minimum temperature of 35 °C in the “sun” drying mode - 0.05 kWh
- for 1 hour of operation at a maximum temperature of 70 °C in drying mode “in the shade” - 0.3 kWh
- for 1 hour of operation at a maximum temperature of 70 °C in the “sun” drying mode - 0.29 kWh
- in the automatic fruit drying mode with five racks tightly loaded (about 3.3 kg of apples) in the “sun” drying mode - 3.9 kWh (almost 12 hours of operation)
- in the automatic mode of drying chicken fillet with three racks relatively freely loaded (about 1 kg of fillet) in the drying mode “in the shade” - 1.42 kWh (4 hours 50 minutes)
The noise level can be compared to the hum of a kitchen hood in the first operating mode. So, according to subjective assessment, we rate the noise level of the L’equip IR-D5 dehydrator as very low.
There are no comments regarding the uniformity of dehydration. L'equip IR-D5 is one of the few devices in which the drying of food is the same both in the height of the drying chamber and in different parts horizontally - in any case, this is true for large or whole pieces of food. Finely chopped vegetables still dry more intensively around the perimeter of the trays than in the center, so when drying chopped or grated vegetables and herbs, we would recommend stirring the contents of the tray once or twice. The degree of drying of raw materials at the upper and lower levels is absolutely identical, so there is no need to swap pallets.
Taking into account the excellent results of the device in automatic mode, we can say that the device does not require user control at all. Initially, we were afraid that with automatic drying, the products might be over-dried or, conversely, remain wet. But in all Auto mode tests the device showed excellent results. At least the dehydrator is guaranteed not to turn raw materials into crackers. If the products are intended to be stored for a long time, then they can be dried to the required degree manually.
Onions and carrots
It was assumed that the vegetables would be chopped finely, so first we cut out sheets of parchment that would fit the size of the trays. 1 kg of peeled and chopped onions was placed on two racks.
We set the automatic drying mode “in the sun”. The process took about 9 hours. The onions dehydrated well, only some particularly large fragments were not dried enough to long-term storage. Therefore, we dried it manually for another two hours “in the sun” at 50 °C. During the entire process, the device consumed 2.28 kWh.
Peeled and grated carrots weighing 1 kg were placed on three pallets.
The processing was also carried out in the automatic drying mode “in the sun”. The carrots were grated into almost identical pieces, so there was no need for additional drying at the end of the process. In total, the device worked for 4 hours 45 minutes and consumed 1.45 kWh during this time.
Result: excellent.
While drying the onions, we only opened the dehydrator door twice and mixed the contents of the trays. When the carrots were drying, we pulled ourselves together, used our will, turned off excessive curiosity and did not interfere in the process. At the same time, the automatic mode demonstrated truly adequate results: the grated root vegetable was completely dried. Separately, we were pleased with the low energy consumption indicators.
Celery root and garlic
The celery root was peeled and cut into more or less even pieces. One root was placed on two trays. The weight of the pure product was 750 g.
Dried in the “shade” mode, setting the temperature to 50 °C. In 9 hours and 1.58 kWh, the raw materials reached the degree of drying required for our purposes.
Peeled and cut into flat pieces of garlic weighing 430 g was laid out on one tray.
Drying at 50°C in the sun mode was found satisfactory after 10 hours. The device burned 1.76 kWh during this period of time.
Result: excellent.
As we said above, it is better to stir finely chopped products at least once during the drying process - otherwise you may end up with more dry individual pieces. If uniform drying is not important, as, for example, in the case of root vegetables that will take a long time to cook, then there is no need to mix the contents of the trays.
Sun-dried tomatoes
The tomatoes were cut lengthwise into four slices. Excess moisture was removed from the outer pieces. Place on racks and sprinkle with sugar, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Lightly brush the surface of the tomatoes with a brush dipped in olive oil.
We fit 864 g of tomatoes on one pallet, 862 g on the other. They dried in automatic mode “in the sun.” The process took exactly 11 hours. It seemed to us that the tomatoes were not dry enough, so we added another 3 hours at 55 °C, but this was our mistake: the pieces became tough and overdried.
Having noticed with horror that almost a quarter of the dried tomatoes had been chewed up in anguish and thought, we nevertheless decided to prepare the rest in the traditional way: put it in a jar, mixed with garlic, pour olive oil over the tomatoes and try to forget about them for at least a couple of weeks.
Our tomatoes, of course, were not sun-dried, but dried. But it is not the device that should be blamed for this, but us. Manual drying was clearly unnecessary.
Dried herbs
With this test we wanted to check whether automatic drying differs in any way in different modes, and also determine the capacity of the dehydrator. In the first portion of “in the sun” we sent:
- two trays with dill - 150 and 130 g
- one tray with green onions- 335 g
- two trays of parsley - 130 and 140 g
Simple arithmetic calculations can tell us that for one drying cycle, about 750 g of dill or 1.5 kg of green onions or 700 g of parsley can be placed in the dehydrator. You can dry a larger amount of greens at once, but then the process will take longer. In our case, the dehydrator worked for about 7 hours. During this time, the dill turned out to be slightly dry, the parsley and onions reached the ideal degree of drying. Energy consumption turned out to be 1.89 kWh.
The “shade” mode helped us dry 208 g of parsley (1 tray), 145 g of dill (1 tray) and 535 g of onions (2 trays). Drying lasted 5 hours 15 minutes, energy consumption was 1.53 kWh. There are no comments on the degree of drying of all types of greens. The products dried in different modes did not differ either visually or to the touch: the color was bright, the smell was intense, dill and parsley crumbled when rubbed between the fingers, the onion was tougher and retained its shape.
Result: excellent.
So, we found out that even delicate and temperature-sensitive herbs can be processed automatically. The quality and organoleptic characteristics of the dried product in the “shade” and “sun” modes do not differ. With an equal mass of products placed in the dehydrator, drying “in the sun” takes less time and is more economical in terms of energy consumption.
Fruits and berries
We were able to fit 1.72kg of sliced bananas on three racks.
After all the tests carried out and their results, we no longer wanted to set the temperature ourselves and guess about the time, so we dried it in the automatic “in the sun” mode that completely satisfied us. The process was carried out in two stages: the first time, the dehydrator notified us that the product was ready after 6 hours 50 minutes. In our opinion, the bananas were slightly damp; after a while we turned on the automatic drying again. The second time, the bananas were dried until ready, according to the device, for another 1 hour and 10 minutes. The energy consumption of the entire process was 2.36 kWh. As a result, we did not get banana chips, but soft, flexible, rather dried bananas, similar in smell and taste to the well-known Vietnamese product. We were completely satisfied with this. If you need to get a drier product, then using manual drying you can bring the fruit to the state of chips. But in this test, for the first time, we encountered slight difficulties when removing dry product from the grates. Pieces of bananas were partially stuck to the grates, so we removed them by slightly bending the metal grate on the back side.
The next product to be dried was strawberries. The berries were washed, the stalks were removed and cut lengthwise into two halves. A total of 1.7 kg of prepared strawberries were placed in the dehydrator.
The berries were dried automatically “in the sun” for 9 hours 20 minutes. During this time, some of the berries were well dried to a crisp state, but large pieces were soft inside. We selected the most raw pieces, in our opinion, and sent them to dry: 2 hours at 60 °C. Dehydrogenating 1.7 kg of strawberries until crisp consumed 2.71 kWh. After a week of storage in a closed container, the berry pieces became flexible at the break and softer.
The most useful, probably from the point of view of summer residents, experience in drying apples showed that 650-670 g of peeled and cut into rings of fruits can easily be placed on one rack.
The dehydrator, filled with 3.28 kg of apples, operated in automatic mode “in the sun” for almost a full 12 hours (11 hours 45 minutes). Dried apple pieces are dense and flexible. Energy consumption for this period was 3.90 kWh. 8 hours after the start of the procedure, we opened the door for the first time and discovered that moisture had accumulated in the space between the outer and inner surfaces of the door, so that dripping from the door onto the surface of the table a small amount of water. Having looked carefully at the electronic scoreboard, we saw accumulated condensation on its inside; the scoreboard looked like it was slightly fogged up. There was nothing we could do about it, we closed the door and continued observing. Towards the end of drying, no moisture came out of the door, and the condensation on the display also disappeared. We conclude that at the beginning of drying very wet products, it probably makes sense to open the damper a couple of times to release the actively released steam. Or you can not pay attention to anything and trust the device, which generally does an excellent job of determining the drying time.
Result: excellent.
We were once again convinced of the adequacy of automatic drying: the products do not dry out, which can be critical for taste. You can always bring it to the desired degree of drying manually. It makes sense to place sweet fruits or berries on silicone sheets or parchment. Metal trays can be cleaned of residues of stuck products without any problems.
Dried chicken fillet
For this test, which has already become traditional, we took a kilogram of skinned chicken breast fillets. We cut it into equal, if possible, slices and marinated it in a mixture of soy sauce with a drop of wasabi, spices and crushed garlic. We marinated for about a day and a half. Then they were carefully placed in a single layer onto parchment-lined racks.
The bird was dried in the “shade” drying mode. The device automatically turned off 5 hours after the start of the process, consuming 1.42 kWh. The chicken pieces turned out transparent, the slices were hard and flexible at the break.
Result: excellent.
We entrusted the process of drying chicken fillet to the automatic mode and were not disappointed. The dehydrator again pleased with its abilities.
conclusions
The L'equip IR-D5 dehydrator pleasantly surprised us. Elegant appearance, relatively small size and decent capacity, low level noise make it possible to use the device even in a small kitchen. Simple design and simple controls combined with the intelligence of the device, as well as small parts such as an air filter, inner surface Stainless steel dampers and conveniently shaped grilles are admired by dehydrator designers. A red spectrum lamp, which creates low-temperature infrared radiation with a very long wavelength, simulates drying “under the sun.” This operating mode combines infrared and convection drying modes.
Operating the device is, to put it mildly, simple. Let us once again praise the automatic mode: with it, the user’s participation in the drying process consists only of loading the products and unloading the finished ones. Now you can safely leave the device and leave the house without fear that the food will dry out. To save on electricity bills, you can use the device at night. It is not necessary to understand all the intricacies and secrets of dehydration to obtain a satisfactory result. No need to guess with temperature and time, looking into the dehydrator every hour. Drying is uniform throughout the entire volume of the inner chamber.
We have been looking for a long time for at least something that can be classified as a minus. We won’t mention the price here, because the device is truly unique and extremely comfortable to use. Notes rather than disadvantages include fogging of the display and accumulation of condensation on the door during dehydration of very wet products. By the way, during a visual inspection we had doubts about the effectiveness of moisture removal through the small ventilation holes on the inside of the chamber. This means that our suspicions were justified: recusal at the beginning of the process is not effective enough. However, if the apples were dried at night, without our control, we quite possibly would not have noticed the appearance of condensation during the process, because this fact did not affect the drying result.
L’equip IR-D5 seems to be the first such “smart” dehydrator to be tested on the laboratory website. Firstly, the device has an automatic drying function - a solution so simple and ingenious that it is unclear why we have not yet seen a device with such a function. The dehydrator has built-in humidity sensors, based on which the completion time of the heat treatment process is calculated. According to the manufacturer, the device, using an intelligent control system, is able to determine not only the drying time, but also the drying temperature. The dehydration process stops as soon as the air humidity in the product drops to the maximum values specified in the program.
The second feature of the L’equip IR-D5 dehydrator is related to the presence of the “Sun Drying” mode. The device has an additional heating element built into it - a red spectrum lamp, which creates low-temperature infrared radiation with a very long wavelength. This radiation is considered harmless to food and humans. This lamp can be turned on to simulate the drying mode “under the sun”, or not turned on by selecting the drying mode “in the shade” in the device menu.
The device seemed very interesting to us, so we checked its capabilities with great interest. During the practical tests, special attention was paid to checking the results of automatic drying and the differences in the drying modes “under the sun” and “in the shade”.
Characteristics
| Manufacturer | |
| Model | |
| Type | horizontal infrared dehydrator |
| Country of Origin | South Korea |
| Guarantee | 5 years |
| Declared power | 500 W |
| Housing material | plastic |
| Tray material | stainless steel |
| Case color | White black |
| Number of trays | 5 |
| Control | electronic, mechanical |
| Airflow type | horizontal |
| Timer | from 1 to 99 hours |
| Temperature | from 35 to 70 °C |
| Peculiarities | 2 drying modes: “under the sun” and “in the shade”, automatic drying mode, air filter |
| Accessories | 2 silicone potholders, crumb tray |
| Cord length | 1.2 m |
| Grate dimensions and area | 35.5×33.5 cm, 0.1 m² |
| Area of all gratings | 0.51 m² |
| Device dimensions (W×H×D) | 40.5×28.5×45.5 cm |
| Weight | 7.7 kg |
| Packaging (W×H×D) | 53×40×46.5 cm |
| Weight with packaging | 10.5 kg |
| Price | 35,500 at the time of publication of the article |
Equipment
A simple box in a typical light brown color seems to hint to us that the manufacturer does not waste its time and money on unnecessary marketing gimmicks. From above and from the side we see a schematic representation of the dehydrator in different planes. The meaning of the text information, unfortunately, is not available to us, since all information is presented in Korean. On one of the sides a small sticker was found with information about the device, model and brief technical characteristics in our native language. There are palm recesses on the sides of the package, which makes it easier to transport the packaged device.
The device itself inside the box is protected from shock and damage by foam inserts. The dehydrator body was packed in a plastic bag to protect it from dust. The power cord was located in a separate small cardboard box. In general, from the package we extracted:
- dehydrator body with grates placed inside and a tray for collecting crumbs;
- two silicone potholders;
- power cord;
- operating instructions.
In general, the size of the device itself compared to the dimensions of the packaging is unexpected. We were even somewhat surprised by the compactness of the dehydrator.
At first sight
The visual inspection left the best impression. The body has a rather stylish and unusual appearance: rounded corners, a combination of contrasting colors in the design, a mirrored surface of a large central display... It seems that in our hands there is “high-tech” either from the future, or from the future as we imagined it in the late 80s. In any case, the design cannot be called pretentious, in the worst sense of the word, everything is very elegant and simple.
Closer to the user on the upper side of the device there is a control panel, represented by a rounded regulator, four buttons and a slightly raised black, mirror-reflecting display. Along the perimeter of the screen there is a light gray insert, under which there is an LED backlight that changes color depending on the selected operating mode of the dehydrator.
At the bottom of the back of the device you can see the power connector and the power button.
In the center is the filter cover, under which the filter itself is hidden.
The lid is quite difficult to remove and is just as difficult to insert with a specific click. However, it is unlikely that there will often be a need to open and clean the filter.
On the bottom side, the device is equipped with four legs slightly more than 1 cm high. The legs have rubber inserts of fairly large diameter that prevent slipping and protect the table surface from scratches and damage. There are holes on the sides for air circulation.
The dehydrator door is opaque plastic, so you will have to monitor the degree of readiness of the products “by instruments” - or you can disturb the thermal regime by opening the damper. It swings open to the left, but since the operation is effortless, it is easy for both right- and left-handed people to do it. Please note that the inner surface of the door is made of stainless steel. This increases the thermal efficiency of the device: heat is not absorbed by the surface of the door, but is reflected from it, further heating the product.
The surfaces of the inner chamber are white, the fan and casings are also made of stainless steel, which reflects heat well. It seems that Koreans know firsthand about saving energy. Air exhaust holes are visible on the top and bottom of the side walls. The distance between the installation levels of the gratings is 3 cm.
A fan and an infrared lamp are attached to the back wall of the inner chamber.
Five trays are made of food grade stainless steel. They are able to withstand a large weight load, and metal contributes to uniform heating of the product, as it has increased thermal conductivity compared to plastic trays.
The dehydrator kit includes two silicone oven mitts designed to protect the user from getting burned when removing the grates from a hot appliance. A crumb tray is installed at the bottom of the inner chamber. The tray is white, smooth, made of the same plastic as the dehydrator chamber. When installed, the accessory completely merges with the surroundings and does not give the impression of a separate part. Visually this can be assessed as a beautiful and harmonious solution.
The dehydrator looks like a serious device, it has an elegant design and simple construction, and various little things, like an air filter, heat-reflecting front door trim material and an infrared emitter, make you admire the engineering thought of the designers of the device. During the inspection, we had one single question: is moisture effectively removed from products in a chamber with such a small, at first glance, number of ventilation holes of small diameter? Judging by the thoughtfulness of the device, probably yes. But trust and charm are not about us. Therefore, we will be able to answer this question only after practical experiments.
Instructions
The brochure is larger than A5 in size and is made of thick paper. Information is conveyed in only one language - Russian. The contents of the instructions are typical. A lot of information is devoted to safety measures when using a dehydrator. The abundance of graphic information makes studying the manual less tedious and boring. After carefully reading the document, the user will learn about the configuration and purpose of individual parts, operating rules, cleaning and maintenance. A warranty card is printed on the last page of the instructions. Several pages are devoted to tips for dehydrating different types of foods. The information is presented in tabular form and is very easy to understand and find the necessary information. The user can also familiarize themselves with recommendations for storing dried products.
The only sections that seemed interesting and really necessary to us were practical tips on dehydration and a description of controls and drying modes. A user, especially a novice user, may need to revisit these pages multiple times.
Control
It was this aspect of working with the dehydrator that made us carefully study the operating instructions: at first, the abundance of buttons and indicators on the control panel confused us somewhat.
So, the device can operate in two modes: manual, when the user sets the drying time and temperature, and automatic, when the device independently determines the dehydration parameters. Switching between modes is done by pressing the Auto/Manual button (top left). Immediately below this button there is a button for switching drying modes: “in the sun” and “in the shade.” On the right side of the round knob, by rotating which the time and temperature are set when using the manual mode, there is a temperature/time selection button and a button that turns on/off the drying indicator “in the sun” and “in the shade”.
The drying mode indicator itself is located around a black-mirror display and lights up brightly in orange or green.
When connecting the device to the network, you must turn the power switch located on the back of the case to the On position. At the same time, the dehydrator makes a quiet melodious sound, and the drying mode indicator light lights up bright green. The display shows the initial drying parameters: 35 °C and 1 hour. If you wish to operate the device in manual mode, you can immediately set the required temperature values by rotating the knob clockwise to increase. The temperature change step is 1 °C. To set the time, you need to press the corresponding button and turn the knob to the desired position. The timer can be set for a period from 1 to 99 hours in 1 hour increments.
If you plan to dehydrate products in automatic mode, then after turning on the device, you should press the Auto/Manual mode selection button, and then select the drying mode by pressing the corresponding button. A series of dots will light up on the temperature display, and the time display will show how much moisture is left in the product. The instructions say that when using the Auto mode, the temperature inside the chamber will decrease and increase automatically. Specific digital indicators are not displayed on the display, however, as the moisture content of the products decreases, the rows of burning dots go out. As tests have shown, the lower, last extinguishing strip corresponds to approximately 1-1.5 hours before the end of drying.
After installing and selecting the desired modes, you need to press the regulator, which will start the drying process. If you open the door while the dehydrator is running, operation will pause and the Open indicator will light up on the display. When the lid is closed, operation will resume. At the end of the drying process, the dehydrator emits melodic signals of medium volume, and the word End appears on the display.
The drying mode indicator light is quite bright, which can be disturbing, for example, at night. Therefore, we are especially grateful to the engineers who provided the ability to turn off the indicator. In general, the controls turned out to be not at all as intricate as we imagined. All buttons are labeled or have clear pictures placed on them. Light indicators are represented by visual pictograms: an orange sun with rays, a green cloud. The selected drying modes and parameters are shown on the display. So there shouldn’t be any problems operating the dehydrator.
Usage
Preparation
The device must be installed on a flat, stable surface in a well-ventilated area at a distance of at least 25 cm from the wall. The instruction manual does not contain recommendations for preparing the trays, but we still washed the trays in warm water and detergent. The body itself was completely clean, and the food did not come into contact with it, so we did not wipe the body of the dehydrator before the first use.
Then they prepared the products and placed them on trays.
Ergonomics
The dehydrator turned out to be an extremely convenient device. Firstly, it does not take up much space in the kitchen, but it has quite a decent capacity. The outer surfaces of the housing heat up slightly even when operating at the highest temperature, so it is impossible to get burned by accidentally touching the device. We never had to use silicone potholders: the metal sheets were, of course, hot, especially when drying at 70°C, but not so hot as to feel severe discomfort.
The holes in the metal trays are quite large, so it seems impossible to place finely chopped products (onions, herbs) on them. For drying this type of raw material and marshmallow, silicone or Teflon sheets are usually used. They were not included with the L’equip IR-D5 dehydrator; the user can purchase additional sheets either in online stores or from a drying equipment supplier. To prevent food from spilling out through the holes in the grates, we took regular food parchment and cut the sheets to fit the size of the trays.
The controls are intuitive. Indicators on the display indicate which drying mode and parameters have been selected. The design of the dehydrator is extremely convenient and thought out to the smallest detail. We did not encounter any surprises while using the device. The practical testing section describes the progress of each of the experiments performed.
Care
The body of the dehydrator should be wiped with a damp soft cloth or towel. Do not allow water or other liquid to come into contact with the electrical parts of the device. It is not recommended to wash the trays and crumb tray in the dishwasher. These parts are cleaned by soaking in warm water with detergent and then treating the surfaces with a soft brush or sponge.
This is exactly how we washed the metal mesh. After soaking for 10 minutes, all food residues were removed with a brush without effort.
Testing
Objective tests
Energy consumption was measured using a wattmeter. When the heating element is operating, the dehydrator consumes 510-525 W, which is slightly higher than the manufacturer’s data. When only the fan is running - about 10.5 W. Information about electricity consumption when drying real products is much more informative and useful for users. To measure this indicator, we loaded 1 kg of apples, cut into slices, into the dehydrator. Measurements of the energy consumption of the dehydrator are given below:
- for 1 hour of operation at a minimum temperature of 35 °C in drying mode “in the shade” - 0.08 kWh
- for 1 hour of operation at a minimum temperature of 35 °C in the “sun” drying mode - 0.05 kWh
- for 1 hour of operation at a maximum temperature of 70°C in drying mode “in the shade” - 0.3 kWh
- for 1 hour of operation at a maximum temperature of 70°C in the “sun” drying mode - 0.29 kWh
- in the automatic fruit drying mode with five racks tightly loaded (about 3.3 kg of apples) in the “sun” drying mode - 3.9 kWh (almost 12 hours of operation)
- in the automatic mode of drying chicken fillet with three racks relatively freely loaded (about 1 kg of fillet) in the drying mode “in the shade” - 1.42 kWh (4 hours 50 minutes)
The noise level can be compared to the hum of a kitchen hood in the first operating mode. So, according to subjective assessment, we rate the noise level of the L’equip IR-D5 dehydrator as very low.
There are no comments regarding the uniformity of dehydration. L'equip IR-D5 is one of the few devices in which the drying of food is the same both in the height of the drying chamber and in different parts horizontally - in any case, this is true for large or whole pieces of food. Finely chopped vegetables still dry more intensively around the perimeter of the trays than in the center, so when drying chopped or grated vegetables and herbs, we would recommend stirring the contents of the tray once or twice. The degree of drying of raw materials at the upper and lower levels is absolutely identical, so there is no need to swap pallets.
Taking into account the excellent results of the device in automatic mode, we can say that the device does not require user control at all. Initially, we were afraid that with automatic drying, the products might be over-dried or, conversely, remain wet. But in all Auto mode tests the device showed excellent results. At least the dehydrator is guaranteed not to turn raw materials into crackers. If the products are intended to be stored for a long time, then they can be dried to the required degree manually.
Onions and carrots
It was assumed that the vegetables would be chopped finely, so first we cut out sheets of parchment that would fit the size of the trays. 1 kg of peeled and chopped onions was placed on two racks.
We set the automatic drying mode “in the sun”. The process took about 9 hours. The onion dehydrated well, only some particularly large fragments were not dried enough for long-term storage. Therefore, they were dried manually “in the sun” at 50 °C for another two hours. During the entire process, the device consumed 2.28 kWh.
Peeled and grated carrots weighing 1 kg were placed on three pallets.
The processing was also carried out in the automatic drying mode “in the sun”. The carrots were grated into almost identical pieces, so there was no need for additional drying at the end of the process. In total, the device worked for 4 hours 45 minutes and consumed 1.45 kWh during this time.
Result: excellent .
While drying the onions, we only opened the dehydrator door twice and mixed the contents of the trays. When the carrots were drying, we pulled ourselves together, used our will, turned off excessive curiosity and did not interfere in the process. At the same time, the automatic mode demonstrated truly adequate results: the grated root vegetable was completely dried. Separately, we were pleased with the low energy consumption indicators.
Celery root and garlic
The celery root was peeled and cut into more or less even pieces. One root was placed on two trays. The weight of the pure product was 750 g.
They dried in the “shade” mode, setting the temperature to 50 °C. In 9 hours and 1.58 kWh, the raw materials reached the degree of drying required for our purposes.
Peeled and cut into flat pieces of garlic weighing 430 g was laid out on one tray.
Sun drying at 50 °C was found to be satisfactory after 10 hours. The device burned 1.76 kWh during this period of time.
Result: excellent .
As we said above, it is better to stir finely chopped products at least once during the drying process - otherwise you may end up with more dry individual pieces. If uniform drying is not important, as, for example, in the case of root vegetables that will take a long time to cook, then there is no need to mix the contents of the trays.
Sun-dried tomatoes
The tomatoes were cut lengthwise into four slices. Excess moisture was removed from the outer pieces. Place on racks and sprinkle with sugar, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Lightly brush the surface of the tomatoes with a brush dipped in olive oil.
We fit 864 g of tomatoes on one pallet, 862 g on the other. We dried them in automatic mode “in the sun.” The process took exactly 11 hours. It seemed to us that the tomatoes were not dry enough, so we added another 3 hours at 55 °C, but this was our mistake: the pieces became tough and dry.
Having noticed with horror that almost a quarter of the dried tomatoes had been chewed up in anguish and thought, we nevertheless decided to prepare the rest in the traditional way: put it in a jar, mixed with garlic, pour olive oil over the tomatoes and try to forget about them for at least a couple of weeks.
Our tomatoes, of course, were not sun-dried, but dried. But it is not the device that should be blamed for this, but us. Manual drying was clearly unnecessary.
Dried herbs
With this test, we wanted to check whether automatic drying differs in any way in different modes, and also determine the capacity of the dehydrator. In the first portion of “in the sun” we sent:
- two trays with dill - 150 and 130 g
- one tray of green onions - 335 g
- two trays of parsley - 130 and 140 g
Simple arithmetic calculations can tell us that for one drying cycle, about 750 g of dill or 1.5 kg of green onions or 700 g of parsley can be placed in the dehydrator. You can dry a larger amount of greens at once, but then the process will take longer. In our case, the dehydrator worked for about 7 hours. During this time, the dill turned out to be slightly dry, the parsley and onions reached the ideal degree of drying. Energy consumption turned out to be 1.89 kWh.
The “shade” mode helped us dry 208 g of parsley (1 tray), 145 g of dill (1 tray) and 535 g of onions (2 trays). Drying lasted 5 hours 15 minutes, energy consumption was 1.53 kWh. There are no comments on the degree of drying of all types of greens. The products dried in different modes did not differ either visually or to the touch: the color was bright, the smell was intense, dill and parsley crumbled when rubbed between the fingers, the onion was tougher and retained its shape.
Result: excellent .
So, we found out that even delicate and temperature-sensitive herbs can be processed automatically. The quality and organoleptic characteristics of the dried product in the “shade” and “sun” modes do not differ. With an equal mass of products placed in the dehydrator, drying “in the sun” takes less time and is more economical in terms of energy consumption.
Fruits and berries
We were able to fit 1.72kg of sliced bananas on three racks.
After all the tests carried out and their results, we no longer wanted to set the temperature ourselves and guess about the time, so we dried it in the automatic “in the sun” mode that completely satisfied us. The process was carried out in two stages: the first time, the dehydrator notified us that the product was ready after 6 hours 50 minutes. In our opinion, the bananas were slightly damp; after a while we turned on the automatic drying again. The second time, the bananas were dried until ready, according to the device, for another 1 hour and 10 minutes. The energy consumption of the entire process was 2.36 kWh. As a result, we did not get banana chips, but soft, flexible, rather dried bananas, similar in smell and taste to the well-known Vietnamese product. We were completely satisfied with this. If you need to get a drier product, then using manual drying you can bring the fruit to the state of chips. But in this test, for the first time, we encountered slight difficulties when removing dry product from the grates. Pieces of bananas were partially stuck to the grates, so we removed them by slightly bending the metal grate on the back side.
The next product to be dried was strawberries. The berries were washed, the stalks were removed and cut lengthwise into two halves. A total of 1.7 kg of prepared strawberries were placed in the dehydrator.
The berries were dried automatically “in the sun” for 9 hours 20 minutes. During this time, some of the berries were well dried to a crisp state, but large pieces were soft inside. We selected the most raw pieces, in our opinion, and sent them for drying: 2 hours at 60 °C. Dehydrogenating 1.7 kg of strawberries until crisp consumed 2.71 kWh. After a week of storage in a closed container, the berry pieces became flexible at the break and softer.
The most useful, probably from the point of view of summer residents, experience in drying apples showed that 650-670 g of peeled and cut into rings of fruits can easily be placed on one rack.
The dehydrator, filled with 3.28 kg of apples, operated in automatic mode “in the sun” for almost a full 12 hours (11 hours 45 minutes). Dried apple pieces are dense and flexible. Energy consumption for this period was 3.90 kWh. 8 hours after the start of the procedure, we opened the door for the first time and discovered that moisture had accumulated in the space between the outer and inner surfaces of the door, so that a small amount of water dripped from the door onto the surface of the table. Having looked carefully at the electronic scoreboard, we saw accumulated condensation on its inside; the scoreboard looked like it was slightly fogged up. There was nothing we could do about it, we closed the door and continued observing. Towards the end of drying, no moisture came out of the door, and the condensation on the display also disappeared. We conclude that at the beginning of drying very wet products, it probably makes sense to open the damper a couple of times to release the actively released steam. Or you can not pay attention to anything and trust the device, which generally does an excellent job of determining the drying time.
Result: excellent .
We were once again convinced of the adequacy of automatic drying: the products do not dry out, which can be critical for taste. You can always bring it to the desired degree of drying manually. It makes sense to place sweet fruits or berries on silicone sheets or parchment. Metal trays can be cleaned of residues of stuck products without any problems.
Dried chicken fillet
For this test, which has already become traditional, we took a kilogram of skinned chicken breast fillets. We cut it into equal, if possible, slices and marinated it in a mixture of soy sauce with a drop of wasabi, spices and crushed garlic. We marinated for about a day and a half. Then they were carefully placed in a single layer onto parchment-lined racks.
The bird was dried in the “shade” drying mode. The device automatically turned off 5 hours after the start of the process, consuming 1.42 kWh. The chicken pieces turned out transparent, the slices were hard and flexible at the break.
Result: excellent .
We entrusted the process of drying chicken fillet to the automatic mode and were not disappointed. The dehydrator again pleased with its abilities.
conclusions
The L'equip IR-D5 dehydrator pleasantly surprised us. Elegant appearance, relatively small size and decent capacity, low noise level make it possible to use the device even in a small kitchen. The simple design and uncomplicated operation combined with the intelligence of the device, as well as small details such as an air filter, the inner surface of the stainless steel damper, and the convenient shape of the grilles, arouse admiration for the dehydrator designers. A red spectrum lamp, which creates low-temperature infrared radiation with a very long wavelength, simulates drying “under the sun.” This operating mode combines infrared and convection drying modes.
Operating the device is, to put it mildly, simple. Let us once again praise the automatic mode: with it, the user’s participation in the drying process consists only of loading the products and unloading the finished ones. Now you can safely leave the device and leave the house without fear that the food will dry out. To save on electricity bills, you can use the device at night. It is not necessary to understand all the intricacies and secrets of dehydration to obtain a satisfactory result. No need to guess with temperature and time, looking into the dehydrator every hour. Drying is uniform throughout the entire volume of the inner chamber.
We have been looking for a long time for at least something that can be classified as a minus. We won’t mention the price here, because the device is truly unique and extremely comfortable to use. Notes rather than disadvantages include fogging of the display and accumulation of condensation on the door during dehydration of very wet products. By the way, during a visual inspection we had doubts about the effectiveness of moisture removal through the small ventilation holes on the inside of the chamber. This means that our suspicions were justified: recusal at the beginning of the process is not effective enough. However, if the apples were dried at night, without our control, we quite possibly would not have noticed the appearance of condensation during the process, because this fact did not affect the drying result.
The opaque lid helps solve energy saving issues, but does not allow you to observe the process. There is no need to control drying, especially when using the Auto mode, but it is interesting to see what is happening inside the chamber and what stage of drying the products have reached!
pros
- elegant appearance and relatively compact size
- efficiency
- the presence of two drying modes: with an infrared emitter (“in the sun”) and traditional convection (“in the shade”)
- automatic drying
- low noise level
- excellent results when using automatic drying mode
Minuses
- Very high price device
- fogging of the electronic display when dehydrogenating very wet products
- inability to monitor the drying process due to the opacity of the swing door
Dehydrator L'equip IR-D5 - indispensable assistant in the kitchen of those who value themselves, care about the health of their family and choose modern, but healthy equipment.
L'equip IR-D5 removes moisture from food, preserving nutrients and taste of food, inhibiting the growth of bacteria and increasing the shelf life of food several times. Storing dehydrated foods is easy. An airtight container or vacuum sealer is suitable for this. As a result, the products are stored for as long as possible and do not lose their quality.
The dehydrator's energy consumption is low, so having L'equip IR-D5 at home is very beneficial: you will prepare vegetables and fruits for the season, which will provide you with healthy food for the whole year.
The L'equip IR-D5 includes five stainless steel trays and a humidity sensor that turns off the dryer automatically. L'equip IR-D5 guarantees trouble-free operation with a 5-year warranty, and the device has a service life of about 15 years.
Characteristics of L'equip IR-D5
L'equip IR-D5 is an infrared dehydrator with horizontal system heating The heating element heats the food rather than the air, which makes drying efficient and uniform. The equipment is equipped with a humidity sensor that determines the level of moisture content in food.
- Power: 0.5 kW
- Voltage: 220 W
- Timer: 99 hours
- Country: South Korea
- Warranty: 5 years
- Drying temperature: 35-70 degrees Celsius
- Drying area: 0.54 sq.m.
- Equipment: 5 steel trays, mat for dough and marshmallows, silicone oven mitts (for safety), air filter
- Weight: 8 kg
- Dimensions: 40 cm x 46.3 cm x 28.2 cm
- Safety: Thermal fuse
A distinctive feature of L’equip IR-D5 is that this dryer has an infrared heating system, which preserves the maximum nutrients in products and uses energy efficiently. The food is dried well and evenly.
Products are dried by high temperature and uniform air flow. The “In the sun” mode will allow the L’equip IR-D5 dehydrator to dry any moisture-intensive products (berries, fish). The “Shadow” mode dries out delicate foods (greens, marshmallows). This result is achieved thanks to low temperatures and blowing.
The low noise level will allow you to use the infrared dehydrator even early in the morning or at night, because its sounds are similar to the noise of a refrigerator. The marshmallow and dough mat will allow you to make delicious and healthy desserts.
The color scheme and futuristic design of the L’equip IR-D5 dehydrator will allow it to harmoniously fit into the interior of any kitchen.
Features of L'equip IR-D5
The L'equip IR-D5 kitchen household dryer is a revolution in the market, which preserves the maximum possible amount of nutrients in products. The key features of this model are:
- five trays will allow you to make preparations for several servings at the same time;
- the ability to dry various products (meat, fish, berries, vegetables, herbs) and dishes (homemade pasta, fruit chips, bread, yogurt, cheeses, dough, sourdough, dishes for raw foodists);
- automatic mode will allow the device to select the desired drying mode at each stage of operation (as a result, you will receive completely dried food with ideal taste characteristics);
- the indicator will show the temperature in the dehydrator and the end time of the program;
- humid air from the dehydrator is discharged outside, which makes the L’equip IR-D5 work efficiently, saving time and energy costs;
- the air filter will provide the dryer with only clean air, free of dirt and dust;
- An audible alarm sounds after the drying program has ended.
