Gourmia GFD1650 User Manual
MODEL# GFD1650
CUT+DRY AUTO DEHYDRATOR
Enjoy Naturallly Good-for-You
Dried Snacks & Treats from GOURMIA!
© 2016 Gourmia
www.Gourmia.com
The Steelstone Group
Brooklyn, NY
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Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, The Steelstone
Group assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for damages
resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Although every eort has been made
to ensure that the information contained in this manual is complete and accurate, The Steelstone
Group is not engaged in rendering professional advice or services to the individual consumer; fur-
ther, The Steelstone Group shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising
from any information or suggestion in this manual.
ISBN: 978-1-929862-XX-X
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With the 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.
Printed in China
SAFETY FIRST p. 6
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS p.9
Cut + Dry Housing p. 9
Internal Automatic Fan p.9
Top Air Vent p. 9
Back Air Intake p.9
EasyVue Door p. 10
Drying Trays p. 10
Protective Food Sheet p.10
Drip Pan p. 10
LED CONTROL PANEL p. 13
BEFORE FIRST USE & MAINTENANCE p. 15
FOOD SELECTION & PREPARATION p. 17
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fruit p. 17
Vegetables p. 18
Meat p. 18
Nuts p. 19
Herbs & Flowers p. 19
GOURMIA IN YOUR KITCHEN! p. 20
WARRANTY & SERVICE p. 23
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
When operating this electric appliance, basic safety instructions should
1. READ ALL SAFETY & USAGE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Cut + Dry
2. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION: Do not touch hot surfaces or trays while
3. AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT immerse cord, plug or the Cut + Dry
4. Use pot holders or oven mitts when handling the hot Drying Trays, Drip Pan,
SAFETY FIRST
5. UNPLUG Cut + Dry Dehydrator from outlet when not in use or before cleaning.
6. Children should not use Cut + Dry Dehydrator unsupervised; close supervision
7. Never touch, cover or obstruct the Top Air Vent or Back Air Intake during or
8. Operate the Cut + Dry Dehydrator on a level surface well away from any hot
always be followed. Refer to the following for these instructions.
Dehydrator.
dehydrating. Burns may occur.
Dehydrator in water or other liquid.
EasyVue Door, or Protective Food Sheet.
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.
is required when appliance is used near or with children.
after operation. Hot air may cause burns. Keep children away from Vent and
Intake.
gas or electrical burner, heat source, combustible spray cans or pressurized
items.
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.
SAFETY FIRST
9. Do not operate the Cut + Dry Dehydrator outdoors.
10. 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.
11. DO NOT add unauthorized accessory attachments. Such use may result in
electric shock, injury or re.
12. Use only factory cord supplied; NEVER add extension cords. When done using,
switch control to OFF then pull plug from outlet.
13. DO NOT operate the Cut + Dry Dehydrator when empty.
14. 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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