The D-10 Dehydrator with Chrome Shelves from The Sausage Maker is equipped with 10 shelves for a total of over 16 square feet of drying space. A removable back panel attached to the sides of the unit with latches makes cleaning and routine maintenance procedures quick and painless. A new timer feature allows you to set your dehydrator for up to 12 hours of drying. The unit will automatically turn off at the end of the cycle. The controls also allow you dehydrate without using the timer so you can dehydrate to your own personal standards. A power indicator light to alerts you when power is running to your dehydrator. A hole in the louvered door lets you insert a thermometer so you can closely monitor the internal conditions during dehydration.