If you do not yet have a dryer for vegetables, then we advise you to purchase it in the near future. This is an excellent device for preparing for the winter and preparing various snacks, as evidenced by numerous reviews. The “Veterok” dryer models 2 and 5 is the hero of our article. We will tell you what it is and what housewives say about it.
General description of the Veterok dryer
Produce it at the Kursk plant of household appliances. The device is a design of five or six pallets with grates. At the very bottom is a fan. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms and berries are painted on the top of the lid, and nearby for convenience is information on under what conditions these products should be dried.
You can also make a note there for a certain hour of the end of cooking. But the dryer itself will not turn off - there is no timer. Durable pallets made of quality material - white or transparent plastic. You can swap them or remove some completely. Below is a temperature control knob.
If you believe the reviews, then the noise from the dryer is the same, but not quiet.
Inside the multi-colored box with useful tips, in addition to the device itself, you can find the instruction manual and recommendations for use. The warranty for the device is 1 year.
Now we will give a detailed description of the Veterok-2 and Veterok-5 models.
The dryer for vegetables and fruit "Veterok-2"
Veterok-2 is a dryer with a maximum load of 12 kg and a power of 600 watts. 5 plastic pallets are made of high quality white plastic. The model "Veterok-2-U" has 6 pallets. There is protection against overheating of products. It is possible to adjust the temperature and air flow. The Veterok-2 device has the following overall dimensions and weight:
- height - 475 mm;
- width - 405 mm;
- depth - 410 mm;
- the height of one section is 30 mm;
- weight - 6 kg;
- volume - 30 liters.
The main difference from other Veterok dryers is the presence of a tray for fat. It can work 12 hours continuously. Veterok-2 is a dryer that handles the processing of vegetables, fruits, mushrooms and herbs. You can jerk meat and fish. You can buy this device for about 2500-2800 rubles.
What kind of reviews does the Veterok-2 dryer get?
Positive reviews
Housewives love the ease of use of dryers. It is enough to load chopped fruits, vegetables or other products and turn on the desired power and temperature. No complicated programs and numerous buttons.
The Veterok-2 vegetable dryer has good performance: in one batch you can dry about a bucket of apples if you put them on all pallets.
Sections are washed easily, even in cold water without special means. The odor does not absorb plastic.
A real discovery for housewives was the fact that the Veterok fruit dryer can also dry meat. Here is one simple recipe:
- cut fresh beef into pieces 8-10 mm thick;
- roll slices in any spices and salt;
- put the workpiece in the refrigerator for 24 hours;
- dry in the dryer for 10 hours.
According to reviews, it turns out very tasty jerky-dried meat.
People who already had another dryer in operation - Chinese-made, highlight the following advantages of the Kursk plant appliance:
- deep pallets;
- reliability of work;
- ease of use.
Negative reviews
The Veterok-2 device also has its own minor flaws. So, housewives have wishes that the manufacturer make transparent pallets, because it will be easier to follow the drying process. Many are annoyed by the short cord and the need to use an additional power strip. Some housewives do not like the noise from the device if you turn it on at night.
The lack of a toggle switch on the case brings its inconvenience to use.
For older people, the weight of the device - 6 kg - was not very acceptable for transporting the dryer to the cottage and back.
Many note that the information on the lid on the drying time is not true. It actually takes more hours.
Description
A slightly improved device of the Kursk plant is the Veterok-5 dryer. Manufacturers took into account the wishes of users and made the pallets transparent. Although models with light-tight sections are also available. Weight has changed in the direction of reduction (from 3.5 kg to 4 kg, according to various sources). The length of the wire of 1.5 meters pleases buyers.
Specifications:
- the height of one section is 33 mm;
- power - 500 W;
- lower pan temperature - 60 degrees;
- availability of an emergency thermal switch;
- maximum load of one pallet - 1 kg;
- height - 40 cm;
- width - 32.5 cm;
- number of sections - 5.
In the box you can find operating instructions and small recommendations.
The price of the dryer varies from 2650 to 3320 rubles, depending on the region of the Russian Federation.
Pallets can be purchased separately for 200-300 rubles apiece.
Next, we will analyze what reviews the Veterok-5 dryer has earned from housewives.
Positive feedback
Unlike the Veterok-2 device, this model is not so noisy. The Veterok-5 dryer quickly copes with large volumes of fruits, berries and vegetables. The transparency of the device cannot but rejoice, because you can monitor the condition of products without removing the covers and pallets.
The plus is that the electric dryer can work without interruptions for 10 hours, and after "rest" only 10 minutes. Not every device of this type boasts such parameters.
Users of the dryer note that the device copes with the simultaneous drying of various products. So, you can lay mushrooms down, fruits in the middle, and greens upstairs. Smells do not mix, and time is greatly saved.
Minuses
The dryer Veterok-5 received negative reviews.
The pallet grate has openings through which small pieces of fruit or berries can slip. In this case, the housewives offer to cover the trays with parchment paper, but always with small holes. Some people buy round nets for pans, which are just right in size.
The lack of a timer and automatic shutdown creates a certain inconvenience. After all, you have to constantly monitor the device and the drying process.
For some, the transparency of pallets is a drawback, because, in their opinion, sunlight should not be exposed when drying herbs. To solve this problem, it is enough to put the device in a room with artificial lighting. It should be noted that transparent plastic may crack over time.
Housewives also noticed that when the toggle switch is at zero temperature, the air actually warms up to 33-35 degrees.
The benefits of drying products
When drying, the products retain the maximum benefit. Vitamins, trace elements, minerals - everything remains in fruits, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms unchanged. This is a great way to process a plentiful crop for further cooking in winter and spring. Dried fruits, unlike store and market counterparts, will be without the addition of chemicals, but with excellent taste and aroma. The drying efficiency of products in comparison with other processing methods is confirmed by the following scientific data:
- When canning, the loss of nutrients is - 60-80%.
- When freezing, 50-60%.
- When drying, only 3.6-4.7%.
Thus, drying is not only an easy process of preparing food for the winter, but also a way to preserve almost all the nutrients. The Veterok fruit and vegetable dryer, if you believe the reviews and the description, is a reliable machine at an affordable price.