Wartmann dehydrator WM-2512 DH

Wartmann WM-2512 DH dehydrator - special stainless steel edition with 12 shelves, large drying surface & energy-efficient drying

The Wartmann WM-2512 DH dehydrator with 12 shelves is the largest and most powerful of the three household appliances from Wartmann, if we exclude the fourth very large appliance with a drying surface of almost 2 square metres. What all three appliances have in common is their small footprint of 35 x 39 cm and the fact that they are made entirely of stainless steel (except for the electronics and power cable). In addition to 6 and 10 shelves, it is the tallest appliance with 12 shelves and is available in stainless steel black instead of stainless steel silver. All three appliances achieve the best and most even dehydration results as well as top value for money.

Highlights of the WM-2512

Visually, the dehydrator with its elegant black finish is something special, and at 1.2 square metres it has a huge dehydrating surface without taking up much space on the kitchen worktop. Of course, it needs space at the top, but at 49 cm there is room in every kitchen. The WM-2512 can therefore hold several kilograms per dehydrating cycle. Thanks to the robust, double-walled construction and the associated insulation, the power consumption is moderate: 7.3 kW/h in 24 hours when all 12 shelves are filled with apple rings - a good value. If we compare the Wartmann with a conventional convection oven, dehydrating in the WM-2512 requires only approx. 25 % of the energy. Another interesting plus point for power consumption: The WM-2512 DH can be completely disconnected from the mains with a click of the main switch on the back of the appliance, meaning no power consumption due to standby mode.

Versatile in use

With dimensions of 30 x 28 cm, the 12 stainless steel drawers are designed to fit into any dishwasher. Important to note when considering the WM-2512: the spacing between the racks. With a full 3 cm between the grid inserts, whole bananas, tomato halves, mushrooms or large-leaved herbs can be dried without having to remove inserts. This dehydrator can be used to gently preserve everything from freshly harvested fruit, vegetables and herbs to fruit leather, crackers and other gourmet foods. Keeping food warm is just as possible as using it for fermentation and fermenting processes - so whenever a constant temperature is needed, the Wartmann 2512 can be used in the kitchen.

Drying but gently, please

The gentle way of preserving is a trend of the "NO-WASTE and slow food movement". Drying temperatures below 50°C protect flavours, vital substances, taste, appearance and increase the health benefits. As a result, these self-dried foods have a special quality that is not found in the shops. This is made possible by uniform drying on all 12 wire shelves. This is because the Wartmann WM-2512 DH has a relatively quiet but powerful fan at the rear, which generates a horizontal air flow across all 12 stainless steel shelves. This enables all food to be dried evenly on all shelves. This reduces the amount of organic waste and fills the pantry shelves. Overripe bananas, rosehips, apples, plums or courgettes from your own garden, leftover or ripe produce from the organic food shop - everything can be preserved directly in your own dehydrator. The result is natural, sustainable snacks.

Operation - smart & easy

The desired temperature and drying time are set using a touch control panel on the front of the appliance. A perfect side effect: the appliance can also be placed in an elevated position without the control panel on the top of the appliance disappearing from view. The drying temperature (from 25 to 90 degrees Celsius) and drying time (from 30 minutes to 72 hours) are always in view, as are the fruit and vegetables to be dried. The built-in real glass door makes this possible. In addition, the LED interior lighting can be switched on at the touch of a finger to provide even more insight into the condition of the food being dried. What not every appliance on the market can do: The drying temperature of 25-90 degrees Celsius can be changed in 1-degree increments, and the built-in timer can also be finely adjusted from 30 minutes to 72 hours. The settings can be made on the control panel without any buttons or switches, so this surface can be wiped clean quickly with a damp cloth.

What else is included

A removable crumb tray made of stainless steel on the base of the dehydrator catches falling products and is easy to clean. The shelves and crumb tray can be put in the dishwasher. As an important, optional accessory, there are two types of dehydrating film - silicone and PTFE - which are perfectly tailored to the wire shelves. E.G. Tomatoes or mango, as highly dripping foods, are easier to dehydrate without juices getting stuck in the grid structure of the shelves. For the classics, smoothie rolls, crackers and the like, the use of foil makes sense, as everything can be removed from the trays much more easily and does not stick or fall through. After an initial drying period, the film can then be removed to speed up the drying process.

Safety first

All Wartmann dehydrators have overheating protection. This means that the dehydrator switches off automatically if the temperature rises above 100 degrees Celsius.