Dehydrator question

[T-Bone]

I started beef jerky last night before going to bed. I started it around 20 pm, when I got up this morning about 6am to move the racks around I noticed the dehydrator is blowing cold air. Is this normal? I was thinking it use to blow warm air. Will the meat still be good as long as it dries.

[Bonesplitter]

If you used some cure it should be. Your rightthough, it should be warm air

[T-Bone]

I used worstesier, soy sauce, liquid smoke and other spices. I did not use an actual cure.

[TexasBob]

Mine is thermostat controlled warm air. I think one of the TV food guys did it with a box fan, so cool air. Dry is the biggest key, but without warming it or having the right ambient humidity level, I think it would take forever.

[jerp]

My guess is the heating element is burned out.

[T-Bone]

I moved the meat to the oven to finish it, while moving it to the oven racks it all smelled fine but will recheck after it dries.