Unfortunately, I have not bought one earlier Biel Meier dehydrator machine so had to plums Eimerweise make their way to the compost heap. However, the apple harvest, I was able to save at least. All recipient are enthusiastic about the dried fruit. In future I will also mushrooms, herbs, ... (up to Christmas - orange slices, lemon slices, ...) dry. The special thing about Biel Meier dehydrator machine is the high floors. For machines with shallower shells I see problems when drying eg plums. Am completely satisfied. A purchase that has paid off!