[Bloody Sam Roberts]

No. It sits on our kitchen island with airspace all around. Thanks for the tip on the cover. I honestly never knew which was correct. There were no directions with the unit and I could never find any online. All it came with was a chart that specified temperatures and drying times.

I'll run it with the cover on and play with the heat settings...once the 'maters start coming in. Yummo.

[4everontheRight]

You know, let me see if I can find my instructions...I will let you know

[4everontheRight]

OK...I found that booklet...it is about 30 pages...but under Operating Instructions it does say “carefully slide trays loaded with food into position. Once the trays are in place, place door and set the thermometer to the correct temperature. Now it does have a * next to that statement about replacing the door...”turn to age 28”. So onto page 28 it says “Be sure there is an even space between the door and the side of the dehydrator and the bottom of the door does not hit the sides. This allows moist air to exit”