gourma GFD1850, GFD1750 User Manual
CUT + DRY DEHYDRATOR
MODEL# GFD1750
GFD1850
© 2016 Gourmia
www.Gourmia.com
The Steelstone Group
Brooklyn, NY
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Enjoy Naturally Good-for-You
Dried Snacks & Treats from Gourmia!
With your purchase of the Cut + Dry Dehydrator, you are entering the sweet,
healthful and delicious world of natural snacking! Now, you can prepare the fresh
fruit, herbs, owers, vegetables and meat you like and dehydrate them successfully
with very little eort. Consider all the snacks you’d like to eat and enjoy…fruit
leathers or roll-ups, earthy dried beets, sweet dried carrots, delectable dried
pineapple, super-sweet strawberries, and the list goes on and on! The results of
natural dehydration are not only delicious, they are truly healthful and certainly less
costly than purchased dried foods.
We are sure you and your family will love all the delicious trail mixes, granola, dried
herbs, meat jerky and other dehydrated treats you will prepare in the Gourmia Cut +
Dry Dehydrator. It’s never been so easy!
The following pages of this manual give you full and complete instructions for all the
functions and features of your Cut + Dry Dehydrator. Inside these pages, you’ll nd
safety information, instructions for operating, assembly, cleaning and maintenance
of your Cut + Dry Dehydrator. You’ll also nd helpful charts for preparing foods for
dehydration, along with pre-treatment suggestions and helpful hints. Please read all
safety instructions and complete directions carefully for safe usage at all times.
Thank you for your purchase! We hope you will enjoy all the innovative products
brought to you by our family at Gourmia.
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SAFETY FIRST P. 6
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS p. 9
BEFORE FIRST USE & ASSEMBLY p. 11
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS p. 13
FOOD SELECTION & PREPARATION p. 17
FRUIT
VEGETABLES
MEAT
NUTS
HERBS & FLOWERS
FOOD DRYING GUIDE p. 21
MAINTENANCE p. 23
WARRANTY & SERVICE p. 25
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When operating this electric appliance, basic safety instructions should always
be followed. Refer to the following for these instructions.
1. READ ALL SAFETY & USAGE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING CUT + DRY
DEHYDRATOR.
2. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION: Do not touch hot surfaces or trays while
dehydrating. Burns may occur.
3. AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT immerse cord, plug or the Cut +
Dry Dehydrator in water or other liquid.Use pot holders, if needed, when
handling the Drying Trays or EasyVue Lid.
4. Use pot holders when handling the hot Drying Trays.
5. UNPLUG Cut + Dry Dehydrator from outlet when not in use or before
cleaning. DO NOT add or remove parts or accessories while HOT. Do not let
cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the
Cut + Dry Dehydrator.
6. Children should not use Cut + Dry Dehydrator unsupervised; close
supervision is required when appliance is used near or with children.
7. Operate the Cut + Dry Dehydrator on a level surface well away from any hot
gas or electrical burner, heat source, combustible spray cans or pressurized
items.
8. DO NOT operate the Cut + Dry Dehydrator outdoors.
9. Never operate the Cut + Dry Dehydrator with a damaged cord or plug or one
that has malfunctioned or been damaged in any way. Immediately contact
Customer Service for analysis.
10. DO NOT add unauthorized accessory attachments. Such use may result in
electric shock, injury or re.
11. Use only factory cord supplied; NEVER add extension cords. When done
using, switch control to OFF then pull plug from outlet.
12. DO NOT operate the Cut + Dry Dehydrator when empty.
13. Do not use the Cut + Dry Dehydrator for any use other than intended. Do not
use on or near a stovetop or other heat source
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Electrical Polarized Plug: This Cut + Dry
Dehydrator has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, the plug is intended to be
used by inserting it into the electrical outlet
only one way. If the plug does not t securely
into the outlet, turn the plug and re-insert.
Do not modify this plug. If the plug does
not t the outlet securely, call a qualied
electrician for assistance. DO NOT use this
plug with extension cords of any kind.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
A. Cut + Dry Dehydrator Housing: The Housing unit for the Cut + Dry Dehydrator
holds the Drying Trays in integrated slots, the Automatic Fan and other interior
workings. It is specially designed to securely hold foods on trays while drying.
B. Internal Automatic Fan: The Automatic Fan is housed internally and circulates
warm air throughout the dehydrator for uniform drying. The Automatic Fan operates
as directed by the LCD Easy Control Panel.
C. Back Air Outlet: Air is removed from the Cut + Dry Dehydrator via the Back Air
Outlet. Do not obstruct or cover the vent during operation or while cooling after use.
D. EasyVue Door: An important feature of the Cut + Dry Dehydrator is the EasyVue
Door, which has a transparent window for quick viewing. The process of drying can
be observed without opening the door, which reduces the loss of heat and speeds
drying times.
CAUTION: Use caution when opening the door while food is drying. Although
temperatures are not high, burns can occur from hot air. Use pot holders while
opening and closing the EasyVue Door and handling Drying Trays. Opening the
EasyVue Door may increase drying times.
E. Drying Trays + Rack: There are 9 plastic Drying Trays with small perforations
included with the Cut + Dry Dehydrator.In addition, there is one Jerky & Sausage
Specialty Tray, made specically for hanging jerky or sausage over the wide spacers.
These trays provide enough space to dry a substantial amount of food in one easy
operation. The plastic trays are not designed to hold very heavy foods, so even
distribution of foods among several trays promises the best results. The trays are
perforated thoroughly to allow air to circulate for drying and to speed drying times.
F. Control Panel with LCD Display: The Control Panel holds all the electronic
instructions for drying foods. Follow the simple Step-by-Step instructions below to
successfully start and complete the drying process.
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