The 5 Star Chef Dehydrator’s sensor reads the internal temp near the rear fan. If you open the unit to check food, the temperature will drop 10-15°F. This is normal. The unit will quickly recover. Do not add time to compensate—the timer pauses when the door is opened? (Check your model – older versions do not pause).
: It is recommended to preheat the unit for 5–10 minutes before loading the first tray. Setting Controls :
The 5 Star Chef Dehydrator’s sensor reads the internal temp near the rear fan. If you open the unit to check food, the temperature will drop 10-15°F. This is normal. The unit will quickly recover. Do not add time to compensate—the timer pauses when the door is opened? (Check your model – older versions do not pause).
: It is recommended to preheat the unit for 5–10 minutes before loading the first tray. Setting Controls : 5 star chef dehydrator user manual