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RWC - I wash everything I dehydrate. I just pat it dry with a paper towel when done.

Crash - A lot of things do better by slicing them. The more surface area exposed the faster it will dry. Try...

Either that or you could use it like Dave Canterbury does to make a solar fire starter. You'd have to use an actual birds nest however.

Man, you got me. I've never seen a metal one before. That plastic one if for the leathers, though. That metal one doesn't fit in the very bottom to aid in clean up does it?

What's the model # on that dehydrator?

I don't know. I had a round one years ago but don't remember a metal tray. Pics would work. Cleaning the round ones can be a pain because stuff drops down into the blower/heater.

First, look for Mary Bell's Complete Dehydrator Cookbook. You can find it everywhere. It's a bible on dehydrator. It's a great book with tons of recipes and ideas. It's a must have if you really want...