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Commercial Food Dehydrator | 10 Tray Dehydrator with Timer | Viewing Door | Buffalo CD965
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- Large 10-Tray Capacity
- Digital Timer & Thermostat
- Fan-Assisted Airflow
- Transparent Viewing Door
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Product Overview
Thinking about diving into the world of food preservation or adding some creative, long-lasting ingredients to your menu? The Buffalo CD965 is the perfect partner for the job. This brilliant bit of kit is a commercial food dehydrator 10 tray model, designed to make drying everything from fruits and veg to meats and herbs an absolute doddle. It's built for professional environments where consistency and capacity are key.
This machine is a fantastic asset for a huge range of businesses. Whether you're a farm shop looking to preserve the seasonal harvest, a health-conscious café creating your own fruit leathers and snacks, or an innovative chef crafting unique garnishes and intense flavour powders, its ten spacious trays offer all the room you'll need. The user-friendly digital controls mean you don't need to be a technical whizz to get fantastic, repeatable results every single time.
With smart features like a digital timer and a handy viewing door, this professional dehydrator with viewing door takes all the guesswork out of the process. You can lock in flavour, extend the life of your produce, and dramatically reduce food waste, all while creating high-margin products your customers will love. Ready to unlock a whole new level of flavour and creativity in your kitchen?
Key Features and Benefits
- Large 10-Tray Capacity: Lets you dehydrate big batches of produce at once.
- Digital Timer & Thermostat: Set it and forget it for perfectly consistent results.
- Fan-Assisted Airflow: Guarantees even heat distribution across all the trays.
- Transparent Viewing Door: Easily check on progress without interrupting the drying cycle.
- Wide Temperature Range (35-70°C): Offers the versatility to dry delicate herbs or jerky.
- Dishwasher-Safe Trays: Makes cleanup incredibly quick, simple, and hygienic.
- User-Friendly Digital Panel: Incredibly simple for any member of your team to operate.
- Durable ABS Construction: Lightweight yet robust enough for busy commercial kitchen use.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Buffalo
- SKU: CD965
- Dimensions: 415(H) x 362(W) x 480(D) mm
- Power: 800W, 13 amp plug fitted
- Voltage: 230V
- Temperature Range: 35°C to 70°C
- Number of Trays: 10
- Tray Size: 295 x 380mm
- Weight: 10.5kg
- Material: ABS Plastic
- Colour: Black
- Controls: Digital Timer & Thermostat
Expert Review and Insights
The Buffalo CD965 is a real workhorse that sits in that sweet spot of being affordable, reliable, and incredibly effective. While some units are overly complex, it’s the sheer simplicity that wins you over here. The horizontal airflow is the standout feature, delivering the kind of even drying you’d expect from a much pricier machine. It's a fantastic, no-fuss choice for any business serious about preservation.
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- Pros: The fan system provides excellent, consistent results without needing to rotate trays.
- Cons: Its ABS plastic casing, while light, might not feel as premium as stainless steel.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
"The Paddock Pantry," a bustling farm shop in rural Cumbria, was struggling with waste from their seasonal fruit surplus and wanted to introduce a new, shelf-stable product line.
"We were throwing away so much perfectly good produce at the end of each week. This dehydrator has allowed us to turn our surplus apples, pears, and strawberries into a best-selling snack. It’s incredibly straightforward to use and runs like a dream."
David Chen – Owner
The investment led to a measurable outcome: they reduced fresh produce waste by nearly 30% and created a new, high-margin product that has become a customer favourite.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Place the unit on a flat, stable worktop in a well-ventilated area.
- Ensure there's at least 20cm of clearance around the sides and back for proper airflow.
- Before your first use, run it empty at 70°C for 30 minutes to burn off any manufacturing residues.
- For safety and performance, always plug directly into a mains socket, not an extension lead.
Keeping It Going
- Once cooled, wipe the interior with a soft, damp cloth after each use to prevent residue build-up.
- The 10 trays are fully removable and are top-rack dishwasher safe for easy, hygienic cleaning.
- Regularly check that the fan intake vent at the rear of the unit is clear of dust and debris.
- Never immerse the main body of the dehydrator in water or use abrasive cleaning chemicals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the temperature range of this dehydrator?
A: You can set the digital thermostat anywhere from a gentle 35°C, perfect for delicate herbs, up to a powerful 70°C for things like meat jerky.
Q: Do I need to rotate the trays during the drying process?
A: No. Thanks to the fan-assisted horizontal airflow system, heat is distributed evenly across all 10 trays, so you don't need to swap them around.
Q: How noisy is the Buffalo CD965 dehydrator during operation?
A: As it uses a powerful fan, it produces a consistent, low humming sound, very similar to a standard convection oven fan. It's designed for a commercial kitchen environment.
Q: Is it easy to clean?
A: Yes, very. The 10 drying trays are removable and completely dishwasher safe. The main interior can simply be wiped down with a damp cloth once it has cooled.
Q: Can I dehydrate meat and fruit at the same time?
A: It is generally not recommended. Different foods require different temperatures and drying times, and strong flavours (like from jerky) can transfer to more delicate items (like fruit).
Q: Can I buy spare or replacement trays?
A: Yes, spare trays are available to order from us separately. The product code to search for is AM209.
Q: What kind of power supply does it need?
A: It's designed for convenience and comes fitted with a standard UK 3-pin, 13 amp plug, so you can plug it in and start using it straight away.
Q: What are the trays themselves made from?
A: The trays are made from a strong, food-safe, and BPA-free ABS plastic, which is both durable and lightweight.
The Buffalo Advantage: Reliability You Can Count On
In any professional kitchen, equipment failure isn't just an inconvenience—it's a cost. That's where Buffalo has built its formidable reputation: creating no-nonsense, dependable equipment that simply works, day in and day out. The Buffalo CD965 dehydrator is a perfect example of this philosophy. It's not about flashy gimmicks; it's about robust engineering designed for the real-world pressures of a commercial setting. The straightforward digital controls mean less staff training and fewer errors, while the reliable fan system prevents failed batches that eat into your profits. Investing in a Buffalo appliance is about long-term peace of mind, knowing you have a workhorse that reduces waste, adds value to your raw ingredients, and won't let you down when you need it most.
Explore more from BuffaloHow Fan-Assisted Airflow Guarantees Perfect Results
Ever used a basic dehydrator and found the bottom trays are bone-dry while the top ones are still soft? That's because they heat from the bottom up. The Buffalo CD965 solves this with its fan-assisted horizontal airflow system. Think of it like a modern fan oven versus an old conventional one. A fan mounted at the back of the unit pushes warm air horizontally and evenly across every single tray at the same time. This gentle, consistent breeze means you can load up all ten trays, set the timer, and walk away, confident that your top tray of apple rings will be just as perfectly dried as the bottom one. No more babysitting your machine or tedious tray-swapping halfway through!
Who Should Buy This?
- Cafés & Delis: Perfect for creating your own unique cake garnishes, dried fruits for granola, and healthy grab-and-go snacks.
- Farm Shops & Greengrocers: An ideal solution for preserving seasonal gluts of fruit and vegetables, reducing waste and creating value-added products.
- Artisan Food Producers: Excellent for making small-batch products like beef jerky, fruit leathers, speciality dried herbs, or gourmet pet treats.
- Health Food Kitchens: Essential for preparing raw food dishes, activating nuts and seeds, or creating intensely flavoured vegetable powders for seasoning.
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