Question 1

how long does it take to make chicken jerky treats for dogs

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I usually take about 6 medium size chicken breasts - approx. 3 pounds - and freeze them until they are stiff but not frozen solid. Then I slice them into about 1/4 inch strips and lay them out on the racks. That amount pretty much fills all 6 racks. Then I set the temperature to 160 and cook for 8 hours. They are still slightly frozen when I start. After 8 hours I take it out of the dehydrator, heat up the oven to 275, put all of the chicken in a metal cake pan lined with aluminum foil and bake for about 10 minutes. This seems to help "crisp" it up a bit and makes is so that it stays fresh a little longer. I know it seems like a lot of work, but both of my dogs are absolutely crazy about it (we call it "puppy crack") and it will last about 2-3 weeks if you break the pieces into smaller bites for each treat - about 3-4 times a day for both dogs.Hope this helped!

Question 2

Is the plastic BPA free

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I JUST called the customer service line and found out that all Presto dehydrators are now BPA free. Prior to the 43rd week of 2015, the parts that contained BPA were the cover over the indicator light and a part in the motor.

Question 3

how can I get the grease out of the bottom that came from my meat?

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First of all, try to avoid reoccurrence of this situation by lining the bottom of the dehydrator with aluminum foil prior to use. Be careful not to block air flow. To clean greasy residue... I have found nothing better on the market than a product named "Greased Lightning". It will melt the grease and you can wipe it out with paper towel.  Greased Lightning can be found in many Dollar Stores. U won't believe how good this stuff cleans.

Question 4

what is the lowest temperture setting

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90' is lowest setting165' is highest setting

ASIN	B008H2OEKK
Best Sellers Rank	#198,298 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #242 in Dehydrators
Brand	Presto
Brand Name	Presto
Color	White
Customer Reviews	4.5 out of 5 stars 3,464 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00075741063010
Included Components	6- Tray System, Bottom-Mounted Fan, Digital Thermostat, Presto 06301 Dehydro Digital Electric Food Dehydrator
Item Shape	Round
Item Type Name	Dehydrator
Item Weight	8.5 pounds
Manufacturer	Presto
Material	Plastic
Material Features	Food Safe
Model Number	06301
Number of Items	1
Number of Trays	6
Part Number	06301
Temperature Range	90-165 °F
UPC	075741063010
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	120 volts
Warranty Description	1 Year limited warranty
Wattage	750 watts

Presto 06301 Dehydro Digital Electric Food Dehydrator

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