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Sunbeam Food Lab Electronic Dehydrator - Black (DT6000)

Sunbeam Food Lab Electronic Dehydrator - Black (DT6000)

$199

Sunbeam Food Lab Electronic Dehydrator - Black (DT6000)

DT6000
A black Sunbeam food dehydrator with a transparent door and digital control panel on top
$199

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Description

Creating healthy, organic, and nutritious snacks and meals at home is simple with the Sunbeam Food Lab Electronic Dehydrator. This convenient appliance features spacious drawers, electronically controlled temperature settings, and a horizontal airflow system, ensuring even drying without the need for preservatives. It's the perfect choice for those looking to enjoy wholesome, homemade snacks.

Key Features

  • Convenient Food Dehydrator: This Sunbeam machine features an LCD with an auto-off countdown timer, so you know how much time remains in the machine while drying foods. This unit allows you to dehydrate food completely by setting it for up to 19.5 hours in 30-minute intervals.
  • Customisable Temperature: Sunbeam meets all your needs for drying fruits, veggies, and other foods with its 8 electronically controlled temperature settings. It has a heating range of 35-70°C, making it easy to adjust the temperature quickly.
  • Even Drying: Shelf rotation is not necessary with this appliance. This machine keeps the temperature consistent throughout each shelf because of its horizontal airflow so that various types of food placed within are evenly dehydrated.
  • Safe and User-Friendly: With adjustable shelf height and six removable BPA-free drying racks, you can separate your food and dry it without having to put everything on the same rack. It also has a fine food mesh tray and a fruit roll tray.
  • Package Inclusions: The box includes the Sunbeam Food Lab Electronic Dehydrator, 6x Drying Racks, and 1x Fine Food Mesh Tray.
Specifications
All Product Details
Brand Sunbeam
Product Type Food Dehydrators
Model Number DT6000
Colour Black
Temperature
Temperature Range (°C) 35°C to 70°C
Heat Settings 8
Timer
Timer Yes
Timer Details Set for up to 19.5 hours in 30 min increments. The remaining time will display on the LCD screen and automatically turn off when the timer ends
Material & Build Quality
Material Type Plastic
Attachments
Accessories - List 1 x Fine Food Mesh Tray, 6 x Drying Racks
Smart Features
Display Type LCD Control Panel
Home Appliance Power
Corded or Cordless Corded
Cord Length 1.2m
Wattage/Voltage 500W
Auto Shut Off Yes
Dimensions
Product Width 44 cm
Product Depth 34 cm
Product Height 33 cm
Warranty
Manufacturers 12 Months
Reviews
Sunbeam Food Lab Electronic Dehydrator - Black (DT6000) is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 301.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use - does the job :) Simple to use, really like the adjustable time and temperature. Consistent drying on all racks. Racks are easy to get the dried food off. We use the supplied fruit leather tray at the bottom so it can catch any little bits and therefore is easy to keep clean (base under racks is not one smooth area otherwise and could be more time consuming to wipe but the fruit leather tray sorts that :) Like the variable options for tray heights. There are double the options for tray location as there are trays. Additional trays are available to be bought separately, but are expensive so not really viable. Light to carry/shift. Great machine in general.
Date published: 2017-06-01
Rated 4 out of 5 by from The best way to start a dehydrating addiction! I'm new to dehydrating but had been keen to try for a while. With a massive price range in dehydrators I felt the Sunbeam Food Lab was a great price to try a new way to preserve our produce. It's certainly impressed me so far and it's fair to say I'm totally addicted to dehydrating now! I've only had it a couple of weeks and have already dehydrated several batches of apple chips, fruit leathers (the fruit leather tray is great and I just used baking paper or a silicon mat on other shelves) and made kale powder. Next on my list to try is garlic and herbs to make my own seasonings, and zucchini and pumpkin to make flour. The large square trays are perfect for easy spreading of puree or arrangement of food.
Date published: 2023-05-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The Sunbeam Food lab - a brilliant dehydrator! This is an excellent dehydrator. The square shape and the rear fan make this unit far superior for dehydrating foods, compared with the older round models with the inbuilt dryer in the base of the unit. I have used it on three occasions so far - it made a great job of tomatoes, bringing them to a dried state in around 8 hours. Strawberries also came up a treat after only a few hours. Apples needed a slightly warmer temperature than noted, however they became an excellent dried product. The Unit is sleek, a great colour and so quiet! A most inspired purchase and I will be using it much more! Thank you.
Date published: 2020-02-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quiet, accurate, efficient. The Sunbeam Food Lab is so quiet, I can run it in the kitchen (next to the living area), whereas a previous dehydrator, with its high-pitched, hair-dryer whine, had to be kept behind closed doors, in the laundry! I used a thermometer to test the Food Lab's temperatures, and it was accurate. This is important to me, as I make a lot of raw food, which should not exceed 45 degrees. Each rack dries evenly; no need to rotate shelves, as I had to do with another model.
Date published: 2017-07-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not one regret, LOVE my dehydrator Absolutely love my Sunbeam Food Lab dehydrator! Since purchasing I have been using it non-stop, dehydrating herbs to make tea mixes, weekly batches of fruit leather, yummy kale chips, and dried fruit snacks! I am still yet to fully explore all the potential greatness of this machine but I love the way that everything dries evenly, that I can adjust the heights and arrangements of trays depending on what I am making, and the ease of being able to choose the appropriate temperature and time length , love that i can set it off at night and wake up to treats!
Date published: 2019-06-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does the best Beef Jerky! I recently got this machine to do Beef Jerky. The recipes in the manual are a good starting point but I have now ventured off and tried some others. It is very easy to use, easy to clean and has all the different settings for temp and time. The best thing is with the electronic timer it will shut off when the dehydrating cycle is complete. My wife is starting to do fruits in it as well for the kids!
Date published: 2016-02-26
Rated 4 out of 5 by from great to be able to set temperatures I bought this to do nuts (although they are not listed as something it does) as I had an old round model that you couldn't get a low enough temperature.. This is great! I can do them at 45% so as not to ruin any goodness. It does take a few days though at that low temperature. The only down size is the holes in the racks are too big, but I just put baking paper on the shelves which works fine! this makes it easier to get them out again at the end to..
Date published: 2018-07-13
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Heaps of room! We bought this product about 1 year ago and we use it for our homemade jerky. It hasn't missed a beat!
Date published: 2017-06-03
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If you feel your product has failed a Consumer Guarantee (as defined by New Zealand Consumer Law) then don't worry you can easily return it to your local Harvey Norman store. We'll even pay for the postage if you live in an area where there is no store. Our returns policy covers any purchased item ( conditions apply).

What's in the box
  • 1 x Sunbeam Food Lab Electronic Dehydrator
  • 6 x Drying Shelves
  • 1 x Fruit Roll Tray
  • 1 x Fine Foods Mesh Tray
  • 1 x User Guide
Attachments

DT6000 Recipe eBook (Recipe_eBook.pdf, 21,814 Kb) [Download]

Questions & Answers

What are they like on power

Asked by: Marewa
Great question Marewa. It has a total power consumption of 500W during operation. Actual cost will depend on your local electricity rate and running time. It features a countdown timer with automatic shut-off for up to 19.5 hours, which can help manage energy usage effectively. Trust this helps! ^CO
Answered by: HN Customer Service
Date published: 2026-01-06

Is this product manufactured in China?

Asked by: Ethical consumer
Thanks for your question. Yes, we can confirm this item is made in China to Sunbeam's specifications. You can find this at the back of the user guide included with the unit, or on the Sunbeam website. ^CO
Answered by: HN Customer Service
Date published: 2025-03-07

What are the internal dimensions of the chamber please?

Asked by: Kerry
Hi Kerry, the internal dimensions are 235mm (h) x 300mm (w) x 340mm (d). We trust this helps with your query
Answered by: HN Customer Service
Date published: 2025-02-03

Will this dehydrate meals? For example vegetarian pasta sauce (no oil)?

Asked by: Sanji
Thanks for your question. You won't be able to dehydrate combined meals, as times are affected by factors such as contents and wetness. You can dehydrate individual parts of a cooked meal, before combining. There is no specific setting for this on the unit, so this may be trial and error with a non-chunky sauce. Hope this helps! ^CO
Answered by: HN Customer Service
Date published: 2024-06-21

Will this safely dehydrate meat? Wanting to make some epic treats for my puppy.

Asked by: Eloise
Great question Eloise! Yes, it can be used for unprocessed meat cuts, however, you will need to ensure the specific recipe is appropriate for your puppy, as not all food will be suitable. We would also advise following specific recipes that require the use of a dehydrator, to ensure it is done safely. Hope this helps! ^CO
Answered by: HN Customer Service
Date published: 2024-04-09

Curious about the drying times - say for tomato's start to finish?

Asked by: Paula
Great question Paula. Drying times can be found in the instructions included with the unit. For Tomatoes, it takes approximately 6 hours at 45°C setting to dry, based on 2cm thick wedges. There are also other options depending on suggested use. Trust this helps!
Answered by: HN Customer Service
Date published: 2024-06-21

should the dehydrator exterior become hot?

Asked by: Cheryl
Thanks for your question Cheryl. We can confirm yes, the exterior of the Dehydrator does tend to get heated. We recommend, do not move or cover the dehydrator while in operation. Use your dehydrator well away from walls, curtains and cupboards. Trust this helps!
Answered by: HN Customer Service
Date published: 2024-06-21

What material are the drying shelves made of?

Asked by: Chris
Hi Chris. The removable shelves are made from BPA Free plastic. Hope this helps.
Answered by: HN Customer Service
Date published: 2022-10-24
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