Benchstar ESH-8DB - Electric Smokehouse and Dehydrator, 8 Tier

Benchstar ESH-8DB - Electric Smokehouse and Dehydrator, 8 Tier

The Benchstar ESH-8DB is an electric smokehouse that doubles as a dehydrator, for restaurants, butchers, delis, caterers and boutique smokehouses. It smokes with real wood chips for traditional flavour, with digital temperature control from +30°C to +125°C and an 8-tier rack system for meat, seafood, tofu and plant-based foods. Unlike Benchstar's FD dehydrators, which only dry, this unit also smokes, and it runs on a standard 10 A plug.

Key features:

• Smoking and drying functions in one unit
• Wood chip smoking: adjust smoke intensity and flavour through chip type, moisture and burn temperature
• Ignition time adjustable from 0 to 20 minutes
• Digital temperature display, +30°C to +125°C
• 8-tier rack system, with 395 x 320 mm trays included
• Removable wood chip box for easy refilling
• Drip tray collects oil and residue
• Large viewing window, so you can check product without opening the door
• Chimney with adjustable damper, and a concealed disc heating element for even heat

Specifications:

• Model: Benchstar ESH-8DB
• Shelves: 8, trays 395 x 320 mm (included)
• Capacity: 25 litres
• Temperature range: +30°C to +125°C
• Dimensions: 475 W x 450 D x 1300 H mm
• Weight: 39 kg
• Power: 2 kW, 240V, 10 A plug
• Colour: black

Good to know before you buy:

• Smoke and ventilation: it burns wood chips and vents smoke through its chimney, so place it where smoke can be carried away safely, such as under your kitchen exhaust. Check any local requirements before you set it up.
• Power: plugs into a standard 240V 10 A power point.
• Access: it stands 1300mm tall and weighs about 39 kg. It is delivered by tailgate truck to the front of your premises.
• Wood chips: wood chips are not listed as included, so plan to buy your preferred chips separately.

Compare similar models:

• Benchstar FD-10HB: 10 tray commercial food dehydrator (drying only)
• Benchstar FD-16HB: 16 tray commercial food dehydrator (drying only)
• Cookshack SM160 SmartSmoker: electric smoker oven with a 54 kg capacity

Common questions:

Can I use it just as a dehydrator?
Yes. FED builds in a drying function as well as smoking, so it can work as a food dehydrator too.

What can I smoke in it?
FED lists meats, seafood, tofu products and plant-based alternatives. The 8 racks give you plenty of room to spread product out.

Are the trays included?
Yes. It comes with trays for the 8-tier rack, each 395 x 320 mm.

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Warranty: 1 year parts and labour.