NESCO FD-28JX Instruction Manual

Food Dehydrator & Jerky Maker

JerkyXpress

™

Recipe & Use Book

1-800-288-4545 www.nesco.com

Blower Assembly

Rotate counter clockwise into top cover to lock

Lid

Trays

Expands to Maximum 7 trays

Base Tray

The Metal Ware Corporation 1700 Monroe Street P.O. Box 237 Two Rivers, WI 54241-0237

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

—This product is designed for household use—

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces.

3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse blower or any part of the dehydrator cord or plug, in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

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

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.

7. The use of accessory attachments, not recommended by the appliance manufacturer, may cause injuries.

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

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not use outdoors.

11. Do not place on, or near a hot gas or electrical burner, or in heated oven.

12. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.

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NOTE: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

Short Cord Instructions — a short power supply cord is provided to reduce

the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Dehydrator Use and Care __________

Before using your dehydrator for the first time, wash the trays and top lid in warm soapy water or in the dishwasher on the top rack. Caution: Do not put the blower in water or in the dishwasher. Wipe the blower with a damp cloth.

• Set the base tray on a sturdy countertop or table, away from sinks or any source of water.

• Stack additional trays on the base tray. Your dehydrator requires a minimum of 5 trays to operate properly, the base tray is included as one of your 5 trays. (You may expand your dehydrator to 7 total trays with the use of Add-A-Tray accessories)

• Place the top cover on the top tray, insert the blower into the trays and rotate to lock in place

• Plug the cord into an electrical outlet, switch power to ON and you’re ready to dehydrate!

Trays and Top Cover — Your dehydrator trays and top lid are easy to clean. Simply soak the trays in warm water with a mild detergent for several minutes. A soft bristle brush will loosen food particles that resist softening by soaking. Do not clean trays with any metal objects or scouring pads as they tend to damage the surface of the trays. Trays and top lid can be

washed on the top rack of your dishwasher. Remove before beginning drying cycle of your dishwasher.

Blower — It is important that the air vents on the blower remain clean and

unobstructed. UNPLUG BLOWER BEFORE CLEANING. Use a damp cloth or towel to remove dried food particles from blower. Do not use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils. Avoid dripping any liquid into electrical parts. Do not operate blower alone, or use in any capacity other than the intended use. DO NOT OPERATE NEAR OR IMMERSE BLOWER IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.

Precautions

When drying meat and dairy products, blot frequently with a paper towel to absorb excess fat.

Follow these safety rules when dehydrating foods:

• Wash hands thoroughly prior to handling food.

• Clean all utensils and containers with a mild solution of detergent, bleach and water before using.

• Make sure all counter surfaces and cutting boards are thoroughly cleaned.

• Keep foods in the refrigerator before preparing for drying. Store dried foods in the refrigerator.

• After opening sealed containers of dried food, use food as soon as possible.

• Store unused portions of dried food, tightly sealed, in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and quality.

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