Digital Food Dehydrator
Please read the manual fully before using the appliance and keep the manual safe for future reference.
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Contents Page
Safety guides |
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Appliance specific safety instructions |
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Illustration of the appliance |
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Before first time use |
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Preparing the food |
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Setting up your food dehydrator |
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How to operate the appliance |
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Dryness test |
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Storage of the foods |
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Rehydrating foods |
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Vegetable prep table |
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Fruit prep table |
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Making beef jerky |
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Troubleshooting |
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UK and EU Guarantee |
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Disposal of the appliance |
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Electrical information |
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Safety Guides
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed including:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years old.
Always ensure the voltage on the rating label corresponds to the voltage in your home.
Check the power cord and plug regularly for any damage. If the cord or the plug is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified electrician or a service repair centre. If in doubt please contact our customer service team.
The appliance is intended for domestic use only. Industrial or commercial use will void the warranty. The supplier cannot be held responsible for injury or damage if the appliance has been used for anything other than its intended use.
Incorrect operation and use can damage the appliance and cause injury to the user.
Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged in anyway. If the unit has been damaged take the unit for examination and or repair by an authorised service agent.
Do not immerse or expose the motor assembly, plug or the power cord in water or any other liquid for any reason.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or by someone who is suitably qualified to avoid a potential hazard.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. Ensure that the cord is not in a position where it can be pulled or tripped over accidentally.
Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces and do not place the cord near hot gas, electric burners or in a heated oven.
Use of an extension cord with this appliance is not recommended. However if it is necessary to use an extension cord, ensure that the extension cord is equal to or greater than the power consumption of the appliance to avoid overheating of the appliance and extension cord. Do not use any other appliance on the extension cord. Do not place the
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extension cord in a position where it can be pulled on by children or animals or be tripped over.
Always operate the appliance on a smooth, even and stable surface. Do not place the unit on a hot surface.
Always remove the plug of the appliance safely. Do not pull on the appliances cord to remove the appliance plug from the electrical socket.
Never handle or operate the appliance with wet hands.
Appliance specific safety instructions
Read all of the instructions and make sure you save them for future reference.
Do not let the cord of the appliance hang over the edge of the work surface.
Ensure that the power cord does not come into contact with any hot surfaces
Always allow adequate space around the work surface when using the digital food dehydrator.
The appliance is designed for indoor use only.
Do not place the appliance near electric or gas burners.
Before unplugging the appliance ensure that the control is switched to the “off” position.
The dehydrator is for domestic use and is not designed for commercial use.
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Appliance components diagram
Temp |
Timer |
On/Off |
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Before first time use
Clean all parts of the appliance with a damp cloth.
Ensure that the appliance is dry before attempting to dehydrate food.
Make sure that all parts are fitted correctly and are in working condition.
Preparing the food
Unlike tinned fruit there is no extra sugar added during the de-hydrating process (unless the user adds sugar as an optional extra, this can sometimes produce a bitter taste) it is important to follow these basic guide lines to produce the best quality food:
Always ensure that the food is in date and of good quality.
It is best to use tree-ripened fruits as they contain the highest natural sugar content.
Do not use over-ripe or rotting fruits and vegetables, if the food has bruised or discoloured parts, please remove the discoloured section before dehydrating.
Some fruits such as apples, pears and apricots are pre-treated to slow the loss of vitamins and also to prevent discolouring. Always thoroughly wash food to ensure it does not contain dirt, bacteria and other harmful substances.
It’s optional to peel fruit and vegetables before drying them. The peel can become tough during the drying process; however it is down to your personal preference.
It may be necessary to steam/ blanch vegetables before drying them, this is due to the different textures of the vegetables.
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