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Troubleshooting

Dehydrator 
does not turn 
on

Make sure the power cord is properly secured into the 
power source and that the switch is turned to the ‘ON’ 
position.

Fan is working 
but there is no 
heat

Turn the dehydrator off. Call the service centre.

Heater is 
working but 
the fan is not 
working

Turn the dehydrator off. Check to see if there is any 
foreign object. If still not working, call the service 
centre. 

Not 
dehydrating 
correctly

1.  There may be too much food on the tray. Reduce 

the food quantity

2.  Food is overlapping on the tray. Slice thinly and 

evenly space food on the tray.

Water drops 
on the door

1.  There may be too much food on the tray. Reduce 

the food quantity.

2.  Food contains too much water. Reduce the food 

quantity and increase dehydrating time

Over heating 
or little 
heating

Temperature control system is not working properly.  
Turn the machine OFF and contact the service centre. 

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Summary of Contents for Commercial 20

Page 1: ...BioChef Commercial 20 and 32 Tray Vertical Dehydrator USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...you to get the best results from your BioChef 20 and 32 Tray Vertical Commercial Dehydrator Please read and follow these instructions and safeguards prior to use Please keep your manual handy for future reference warranty information and support details ...

Page 3: ...ons 4 Operation of the Control Panel 5 How To Set Up Your Dehydrator 6 Cleaning and Maintenance 7 Dehydrating Food 8 Preparation of Foods 9 Food Storage 12 Reconstitution 12 Drying Times 13 Troubleshooting 18 Warranty 20 EN 3 ...

Page 4: ... any way Contact Vitality 4 Life before attempting to make any repairs Do not use sharp utensils inside the unit Turn off the Dehydrator before plugging or unplugging from an electrical outlet Leave the Dehydrator unplugged when not in use Allow the dehydrator to cool completely before cleaning Never immerse the dehydrator or power cord in water or any other liquids Never plug the dehydrator into ...

Page 5: ...Operation of the Control Panel LT 030 10 LAYER LT 102 LT 105 LT 107 LT 026 Temperature Control Timer Control Panel On Off 20 Tray and 32 Tray Vertical Commercial Dehydrator EN 5 ...

Page 6: ...Turn on power to unit 6 Press the ON OFF button Select UPPER or LOWER to set either one Select TEMP to set temperature between 40º 90ºC 90º 194ºF using or Select TIMER to set drying time of up to 15 hours using or Select SUSPEND to pause the dehydrator if required NOTE Drying times may vary depending on several factors including relative humidity air temperature and ingredient thickness temperatur...

Page 7: ...the electrical cord from the power outlet 2 Allow dehydrator to completely cool before cleaning 3 Remove the tray from the dehydrator cabinet 4 Wipe the dehydrator cabinet clean with a damp sponge washcloth Do not splash water onto the heating element located behind the screen inside the cabinet at the back Water may damage the electrical components and increases the risk of electrical shock 5 Cle...

Page 8: ...hydrating at a temperature of between 62 65ºC 143 149ºF Fish should be steamed or baked to at least 93ºC 200ºF until flaky before dehydrating at a temperature of between 62 65ºC 143 149ºF Choosing food to dehydrate For best results only use highest quality foods Produce in peak season has more flavour and more nutrients Meats fish and poultry should be lean and fresh Do not use food with bruises a...

Page 9: ...do not have as much colour and flavour as those that are fully matured Foods should be dehydrated as soon after purchase as possible Foods high in sugar such as apples pears peaches and bananas are prone to darkening due to oxidation of the sugars Below are some pre treatments that will help to reduce this effect Lemon and pineapple juice are natural antioxidants Place the sliced produce in fresh ...

Page 10: ...utralize many of the enzyme inhibitors and increase the bioavailability of many nutrients especially B vitamins Within 7 24 hours depending on the seed or nut many of the enzyme inhibitors are broken down NOTE Linseed Flaxseed and Chia seeds are not suitable for soaking Cashews can only be soaked for 3 6 hours as they have already been heated to rid them of the naturally occuring toxic oil cardol ...

Page 11: ... Tips Do not overlap foods Make sure foods are flat when placing on dehydrating trays Overlapped foods can greatly increase drying time Make sure foods are completely dry before removing If you are not sure cut a sample down the middle to check for internal dryness Make sure to label containers when you store your dehydrated food Proper storage helps maintain quality food Package the food when coo...

Page 12: ...e less air present the less potential for the formation of mould Reconstitution Dried foods do not need to be reconstituted for consumption Many people prefer to eat them in their dried state If you want to reconstitute your food here are some basic guidelines Soak food in unsalted water for 3 7 minutes and then prepare as usual If you are boiling them use the same water they soaked in to preserve...

Page 13: ...the drying time will be on the high end of the range Keep in mind that drying times are also affected by the amount of food placed on the shelves Overloading the shelves will slow the drying time and may produce poorer results When dehydrating foods it is important to check on the dryness of the product If the product is not thoroughly dried mould may form during storage see Food Storage To test f...

Page 14: ...liable 7 11 Corn Cut kernels from cob and spread on the mesh tray Crunchy 7 10 Cucumber Wash and trim cut into 3mm slices Pliable 4 8 Eggplant Wash and peel cut into 6mm slices Pliable 4 8 Mushroom Wash and cut into 8mm slices Pliable 4 7 Parsnips Scrub and steam blanch if desired and cut into 8mm slices Pliable Tough 7 11 Capsicum Wash and remove seeds and white section Cut into 6mm strips or rin...

Page 15: ...s Pliable 8 11 Nectarines Wash halve and remove pit Slice if desired and dry skin side down Pliable 8 17 Peaches Wash halve and remove pit Slice if desired and dry skin side down Pliable 8 16 Pears Wash core and peel if desired Pliable 4 8 Pineapple Peel remove fibrous parts and remove core Cut into 6mm slices or wedges Pliable 11 18 Rhubarb Wash and cut in 25mm lengths Pliable 6 10 Strawberries W...

Page 16: ...ncid with time Cut 6mm thick slices and place on shelves Pliable 7 8 Nuts Seeds 50 55 C 122 131 F FOOD PREPARATION TEST TIME HRS Nuts Seeds See preparation instructions in this manual Dry not chewy 8 14 Grains 45 55 C 113 131 F FOOD PREPARATION TEST TIME HRS Grains See preparation instructions in this manual Firm dry 10 18 EN 16 ...

Page 17: ...Recipes View our complete recipe collection online www biochefkitchen com EN 17 ...

Page 18: ...reign object If still not working call the service centre Not dehydrating correctly 1 There may be too much food on the tray Reduce the food quantity 2 Food is overlapping on the tray Slice thinly and evenly space food on the tray Water drops on the door 1 There may be too much food on the tray Reduce the food quantity 2 Food contains too much water Reduce the food quantity and increase dehydratin...

Page 19: ...ce the food 2 There may be too much food on the tray Reduce the food quantity Abnormal sound from the fan Screen cover in front of fan is rubbing the fan blade Turn off the machine and unplug from power source Gently pull screen away from fan blades by using needle nose pliers EN 19 ...

Page 20: ...anty period for a product has expired or if a Product does not qualify for warranty service repair or replacement consumers may still buy replacement parts or have products repaired by one of Vitality 4 Life s Service Centres Please contact Vitality 4 Life for further information 3 Do not send the product back to the Service Centre without a Return Authorization Form 4 In no event shall our liabil...

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