GooD4U Food Dehydrator Instruction Manual

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GooD4U Products, LLC

1024 Concert Ave

Spring Hill, FL 34609

888-734-7885

www.good4uproduct.com

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Food Dehydrator

Instruction and

Recipe Book

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Important Safeguards

During use of electrical appliances, these basic safety
precautions should always be followed:

1. Read all instructions carefully before first use

2. Do not touch hot surfaces

3. To protect against electrocution do no immerse any part
of the dehydrator cord or plug in water or other liquids

4. Close supervision is advised when appliance is by or
near children

5. Unplug unit from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning and allow to cool before putting on or taking
off parts

6. Under no circumstances operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or if the appliance malfunctions ,
or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appli­ance to the nearest authorized service facility to deter­mine need for repair or adjustment

7. The use of any attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause hazards and will
void warranty

8. Sharp objector utensils should not be used inside the
dehydrator

9. . Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or
counter or tough hot surfaces

10. Not intended for outdoor use

11. Do not place on or near a stove burner or in a heated
oven

12. Always plug cord into the wall outlet before turning

13. Do not use appliance for any other purpose than in­tended use

14. To clean, wipe with damp cloth and mild detergent

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Being deemed to be defective . New or rebuilt parts will be
supplied for a period of ten years from date of purchase. The
parts with be warranted for the length of time left on the ten
year warranty. Consumer is responsible for shipping charges.

This warranty will be void if this product is used commer­cially. It will be void if used for any other purpose that what
it is designed for. This product must not have been previ­ously altered or repaired by anyone other than GooD4U

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This warranty will not cover damages in transit.

Warranty will be void if product has been subject to misuse.

Warranty is void if not using proper voltage or acts of God.

This warranty only covers the specific parts and not the
foods or products processed in it

Under no circumstances will GooD4U

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be liable for any
consequential damages which occur in connection with the
said product.

No person is authorized to give any other obligation of liabil­ity except for what is set forth in this warranty on behalf of
GooD4U

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GooD4UTM Limited 10 year warranty

GooD4UTM will warranty the ORIGINAL RETAIL
PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT .

This warranty is non transferrable.

This warranty is valid when this unit is purchased through an
authorized GooD4U

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dealer. The machine must be used in
a manner that is in accordance with the manufacturers in­structions.

It will be valid for a period of one year from date of purchase
and is extended for electrical coverage for an additional
period of nine years

No need to register your warranty, Your receipt or invoice
will serve as proof of purchase

If warranty service is required please call the tech support
line. Please have your model number available and you will
be given a RMA number (return merchandise authorization
number). Once you have received this number securely pack­age the unit and follow the instructions for return

Most technical problems can be resolved without having to
send the unit back.

Terms of warranty

The manufacturer will repair or replace at its discretion the
product free of charge for a period off ten years.

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Instructions for use

Operating your dehydrator is simple and easy.
Start by plugging in your unit. Then by making sure you
use both hands carefully slide trays into position. Once the
trays are in place , turn the switch to “ON then set the ther­mostat to the intended temperature for the task

1. Place the dehydrator on a dry smooth surface

2. Place food on the trays and load into the machine

3. Plug in the power cord and turn switch to on position

4. Set the thermostat to desired temperature

5. When the food has dehydrated to desired outcome, give
it time to dry. Store in airtight food containers

Temperature guide

Your GooD4UTM dehydrator has a temperature guide for
added convenience Following this guide will ensure
proper drying of your foods

When drying foods , If you use too high of a temperature
foods can be hard on the outside and remain moist inside.
Using too low of a temperature can cause long drying times
and increased use of electricity

Timing

We have included a table for how to dry certain foods.
However, there are several factors that will influence how
the foods dry

1. Humidity– variations will cause longer drying times

2. Moisture content of food– the amount of water content
in the foods will cause variations in drying times

3. Preparation method-making sure to slice your foods
uniformly will ensure even drying

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Cleaning

Your dehydrator is very simple and easy to clean. The out­side and inside can be wiped with a clean damp cloth and
warm soapy water.
The trays are top rack dishwater safe. They can also be
washed by hand with warm soapy water and rinsed well.
The Removable mesh sheets can be cleaned by soaking
them in warm sudsy water and wiping them down with a
dampened sponge.

Preparation

Following these simple guidelines with help ensure your
success with your new dehydrator.

When slicing your food make sure they are of comparable
thickness. Try to keep slices to no thicker than one quarter
inch.

This would exclude soft fleshy fruits that can be dried by
cutting into halves or quarters.

Ideally, jerky meats should be sliced 3/16” thick. The best
cuts of meat for jerky would be the leaner type. Slicing
them against the grain will give greater drying. With a
tender cut of meat you should slice with the grain. You can
dry produce with the skin still intact

Produce with non digestible skins would be an exception

Pretreatment of Foods

With the GooD4UTM dehydrator pre-treating will not be es­sential. This machine provides fast drying times and the
food does not get a chance to spoil. However, pre-treating

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Fan makes a rubbing noise — Sometimes rough shipping
and handling can force the trays into the protective screen of
the fan. It will make a ticking sound if the screen has been
distorted. Disconnect the unit from the power and remove
the trays. Find the area that is distorted and then use some­thing to pull back on the screen in that area

When powered on for the first time, a popping sound oc­curs— Each unit is tested before it ships to the customer, if

this occurs disconnect the unit immediately and call for tech
support.

Burning smell when powered on for the first time— each
unit is electrically tested before it ships to the customer, this
may occur during the initial turn on due to protective coating
that is used to protect the unit during transportation. If the
units smells very strong or the smell lasts more than 3 to 5
minutes or if you smell burning plastic, immediately discon­nect the unit from the power and contact technical support

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Troubleshooting guidelines:

Our GooD4UTM dehydrators are inspected for
mechanical problems. They leave the factory in
perfect working order. Any visual damage to
packaging should be reported to the shipper or
your GooD4UTM dehydrator dealer.

For technical support call

888-734-7885 or email

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Possible problems and answers

Nothing turns on — Test the outlet with an appliance you
know works. Test the dehydrator on an outlet you know has
power.. If the unit still does not turn on call for tech support.

On/Off Knob is missing — Shipping and handling can
cause it to become dislodged. Look through the packing ma­terials. Align the flat spot on the knob with the flat spot on
the knob. Press the knob fully on to the shaft.

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will help maintain the Color of foods by reducing oxidation
Example, Apples and Potatoes. Pre-treating also helps to
keep nutrient loss to a minimum

Texture—Pretreatment helps to prevent deterioration of the
fibers

There are two types of pretreatment: Dipping and Blanch-

ing

Dipping

Sodium Bisulfite

This works as a inexpensive anti-oxidant. You want to use
food grade sodium bisulfate exclusive to food dehydration.
If you have had an allergic reaction to sulfur consult your
physician before using
Fruits– Mix 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp of sodium bisulfate to one gal­lon of water . Soak 15 minutes for halved fruit or 5 minutes
for sliced fruit
Vegetables – use only with steam blanching of vegetables
Use 1 tsp sodium bisulfate to one cup of steaming water
and blanch according to instructions

Ascorbic Acid

Simply stated this is a form of vitamin C. You can obtain
this type of dip at your local health food store

Fruit Juice Dip

You can use a citrus juice such as lime ,lemon or pineapple
as a natural anti-oxidant Use one cup of juice in 1 quart
lukewarm water and Cup of juice in lukewarm water and
then soak for 10 minutes. Please note: this may add a slight
taste to your food and is less effective than pure ascorbic
acid

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Honey Dip

This form of dipping is quite popular. The honey makes the
fruit much sweeter. It will also add calories. Take 3 cups of
hot water and dissolve one cup sugar. When mixture cools
to lukewarm add 1 cup honey. Dip your fruits and remove
with slotted spoon. Fruits should be drained thoroughly
prior to dehydrating.

With any dipping procedure blot dry with paper towels be­fore dehydrating. You do not want to prolong the drying
cycle with excess moisture.

Blanching

This Pretreatment procedure can be done in two ways. By
boiling water or steaming the foods.
With Tough Skinned fruits this is the procedure of choice.
These types of fruits include plums , grapes, cranberries
etc . You boil fruits in water for 1 to 2 minutes. This allows
the skin to develop fissures in the skin and subsequently
reduces drying times.

Water Blanching:

Using a large pan fill to just above the have full mark.
Bring water to a rolling boil and stir in food. Leave for
approx 3 minutes. Remove food and place in ice water to
facilitate the cooling process. Blot to remove any excess
water and then dry according to instructions.

Steam Blanching:

For this process a “old fashioned” Pan type steamer is pre­ferred. Start by filling the lower portion with 2 inches of
water. The upper portion fill with food . When at a rolling
boil leave on for 4 minutes. Remove food and place in ice

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Timer specifications and usage

Timer range if from 0-40 hours

There are three keys SET, UP, AND DOWN

How to set time

Press the SET button for 3 seconds.

Using the UP or DOWN button, set the Hour desired
then press the SET button

You will then see the MIN button blinking. Use UP
and DOWN button to set the minute you want. Press
the SET button

After setting the desired time Press DOWN to begin
to count down the time

If desired you can pause the countdown by pressing
the UP button

To resume press the DOWN button again

NOTE: if you do not press any key in 30 seconds it
will automatically exit the setting mode