Weston Stainless Steel Dehydrator User Manual
If any components of this unit are broken,
ATTENTION
do not operate properly, or for product returns,
please contact Weston Products LLC at
10 TRAY STAINLESS STEEL
1-800-814-4895
Outside the U.S. call 440-638-3131.
For the online catalog, log onto www.westonproducts.com.
Exc lusiv ely impo rte d by Wes ton P rod ucts LLC . Str ong svill e, Ohio
PROBLEM SOLVING
PROBLEM: Moisture in the storage container.
CAUSE: Incomplete Drying.
Food is cut unevenly, causing incomplete or uneven drying.
Drying foods left at room temperature too long after cooling,
allows moisture to re-enter the foods.
PREVENTION: Test several pieces of food for dryness before removing it from
the Dehydrator.
Cut foods evenly.
Cool quickly and package immediately in an air-tight container.
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PROBLEM: Mold is on the dehydrated food.
CAUSE: Incomplete Drying.
The food was not checked for moisture content within a week.
The storage container is not air-tight.
The storage temperature is too warm.
Case hardening may have occurred, meaning the food was dried
at too high of a temperature and the food was only dry on the
outside, not the inside.
PREVENTION: Test several pieces of food for dryness before removing it from
the Dehydrator.
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PROBLEM: Brown spots on vegetables.
CAUSE: Too high of a drying temperature was used. Food is over-dry.
PREVENTION: Dry foods at appropriate temperatures. Use the “Drying
Guide” on the Control Panel as reference. Check foods often
for dryness.
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PROBLEM: Food sticking to Trays.
CAUSE: Food is not being turned over during the dehydration process.
PREVENTION: After one hour of dehydrating, use a spatula and ip the food.
Flip the food often until it is no longer sticky.
DEHYDRATOR
MODEL NO. 74-1001-W
REV070810
CAUTION! EDGES MAY BE SHARP!
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he Warranty Card, along with a copy of the original receipt, must be received by Weston Products LLC
f the company, it has been proven to be defective as to seller’s labor and material, within the warranty period
circumstances shall Weston Products LLC be liable for consequential damages sustained in connection wit
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Power Switch
Drying
Guide
Control
Panel
Dehydrator
Cabinet
WESTON WARRANTY INFORMATION
SAVE THIS WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS!
Weston Products LLC warrants to the ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER of this product that if operated in
accordance with the printed instruction accompanying it, then for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase,
the product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship.
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Card, along with a copy of the original receipt, will void the warranty.
The product must be delivered to or shipped freight prepaid to Weston Products LLC for warranty services,
in either its original packaging or similar packaging affording an equal degree of protection. Damage due to
shipping is not the responsibility of the company. Weston Products LLC charges a $35.00 per hour bench
charge. NOTE: No repairs will be started without the authorization of the customer. The return shipping cost
to the customer will be added to the repair invoice.
Weston Products LLC will repair (or at its discretion, replace) the product free of charge, if in the judgment
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New or rebuilt replacements for factory defective parts will be supplied for one (1) year from the date of
purchase. Replacement parts are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.
For non-warranty repairs, contact Weston Products LLC’s Customer Service at 1-800-814-4895 M-F
8am-5pm EST (outside of the United States 440-638-3131) to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization
Number (RMA Number). Weston Products LLC will refuse all returns that do not contain this number. DO
NOT RETURN THE UNIT WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION FROM WESTON PRODUCTS LLC.
LIMITATIONS: The warranty is void if the product is used for any purpose other than that for which it is
designed. The product must not have been previously altered, repaired, or serviced by anyone else other
than Weston Products LLC. If applicable, the serial number must not have been altered or removed. The
product must not have been subjected to accident in transit or while in the customer’s possession, misused,
abused, or operated contrary to the instructions contained in the instruction manual. This includes failure
caused by neglect of reasonable and necessary maintenance, improper line voltage and acts of nature. This
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warranty is not transferable and applies only to U.S. and Canadian sales.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, no other warranties whether expressed or implied,
said product and Weston Products LLC neither assumes nor authorizes any representative or other person to
assume for it any obligation or liability other than such as is expressly set forth herein. Any applicable implied
warranties are also limited to the one (1) year period of the limited warranty.
CUT ALONG THE DOTTED LINE AND SEND THE WARRANTY CARD ALONG WITH A COPY OF YOUR ORIGINAL
PURCHASE RECEIPT TO:
Weston Products LLC
20365 Progress Drive, Strongsville, OH 44149
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WARNING!! Before cleaning or servicing the Dehydrator, make sure it is unplugged
from the power source. It is important to read & fully understand all of the instructions
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& safeguard prior to use of the Dehydrator.
CAUTION! EDGES MAY BE SHARP!
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WESTON WARRANTY CARD
SEND T HIS CAR D ALONG W ITH A COPY OF YOUR ORIGIN AL PURCH ASE REC EIPT TO:
WESTON WARRANTY, WESTON PRODUC TS LLC , 20365 PROGRE SS DRI VE, STR ONGSVIL LE, OH 44149
Customer Name: _________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
City/State/Zip: ___________________________________
Telephone Number: (_________) ____________________
E-Mail Address: _________________________________
Original Date of Purchase: ______/________/________
Product Model #: _________________________________
Serial # (if applicable): ______________________
APPLE&CREAMFRUITLEATHER
6 apples, peeled &cored 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cloves
1 cup plain non-fat yogurt 2 1/2 tsp nutmeg
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Puree the ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth
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Line the Trays with plastic wrap or silicone fruit leather sheets (sold separately)
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Spread the puree over the lined Trays until it is about 1/4” (0.6 cm) thick (the edges will dry
quicker than the center; pour the puree thinner at the center of the Tray)
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Set the Dehydrator to about 135-145oF (57-63oC) for 4-5 hours (a longer drying time may be necessary)
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Dehydrate until leathery and pliable but not sticky
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Allow to cool slightly, then serve/store
NOT-SOSUNDRIEDTOMATOES
7 lb rm, ripe Roma tomatoes, stemmed & quartered 1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried thyme 2 tsp salt
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Scrape out all the seed of the tomatoes without removing the pulp
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Mix the basil, oregano, thyme and salt together
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Place the tomatoes skin side down onto the Trays
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Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the top of the tomatoes
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Set the Dehydrator to about 140oF (60oC) for 6-9 hours (a longer drying time may be necessary)
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A few hours through the dehydrating process, gently turn the tomatoes over and press at
with a spatula, repeat this step every few hours until the tomatoes are dried
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Allow to cool slightly, then serve/store
CHEESYCORNCHIPS
1 cup creamed corn 1 Tbsp chopped onion
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup diced res & green bell peppers
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1/8 tsp chili powder salt to taste
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Puree the ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth
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Line the Trays with plastic wrap or silicone fruit leather sheets (sold separately)
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Spread the puree over the lined Trays in a ring until it is about 1/4” (0.6 cm) thick (the edges
will dry quicker than the center; pour the puree thinner at the center of the Tray)
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Set the Dehydrator to about 130oF (55oC) for 10 hours (a longer drying time may be necessary) or until
dry on one side
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Lift the entire corn ring off of the Trays, turn over and dry for 2 more hours or until crisp
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Break into pieces when done
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Salt to taste
ORANGESMOOTHIEROLLS
1 1/2 cup applesauce 1 apple, peeled, cored & chopped
2 tsp dried orange ground 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
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Puree the ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth
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Line the Trays with plastic wrap or silicone fruit leather sheets (sold separately)
.
Spread the puree over the lined Trays until it is about 1/4” (0.6 cm) thick (the edges will dry
quicker than the center; pour the puree thinner at the center of the Tray)
.
Set the Dehydrator to about 135-145oF (57-63oC) for 4-8 hours (a longer drying time may be necessary)
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Dehydrate until leathery and pliable but not sticky
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Allow to cool slightly, then serve/store
COMPONENT LIST
DIAGRAM PART PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER
1 Stainless Steel Tray (10) 74-1007
2 Temperature Control Knob 74-1009
3 Timer Control Knob 74-1008
4 Feet (4) 74-1005
5 Door with Handle 74-1006
6 Shelf Bracket -Left Side (5) 74-1002
Shelf Bracket -Right Side (5) 74-1003
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Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm EST. Outside the U.S. call 440-638-3131
prope rl y, ca ll Weston P roduc ts LLC Toll Free at
1-800-814-4895 Outside the U.S. call 440-638-3131
Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm EST.
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