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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

•  READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
•  To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put appliance in water or other liquid.
•  Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles, knobs or oven mitts.
•  Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. This appliance is not 

recommended for use by children.

•  Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. 
•  Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
•  Avoid contact with moving parts.
•  Do not operate the appliance or any other electrical equipment with a damaged cord or plug or 

after the appliance malfunctions, is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return unit to the nearest 

authorized service center for examination, repair, or adjustment.

•  Do not use outdoors.
•  Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
•  Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, contact sharp edges, or touch hot surfaces.
•  Do not pull on the power cord to disconnect.
•  Never plug in the appliance where water may flood the area.
•  Place the appliance on a firm and stable surface.
•  Ensure that the appliance is not placed close to the edge of the table, worktop, etc. where it can be 

pushed off or fall.

•  The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric 

shock or injury.

•  Never use abrasive cleaning agents or abrasive cloths when cleaning the unit.
•  Only use the unit when completely assembled.
•  Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is running.
•  Before using for the first time, remove all packaging and wash parts.
•  This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric  

shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit the outlet perfectly, 

reverse the plug. If it should still not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any 

way.

•  Do not place on or near hot gas, electric burner or in a heated oven.
•  Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
•  To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
•  CAUTION: Turn unit on and off using timer or On/Off button only.

When using any electrical appliance basic safety precautions 

should always be observed including the following:

WARNING

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Summary of Contents for DD-45JC

Page 1: ...afety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using Use and Care Instructions 4 Adjustable Dehydrator Trays Jerky Gun Adjustable Thermostat Includes 4...

Page 2: ...a firm and stable surface Ensure that the appliance is not placed close to the edge of the table worktop etc where it can be pushed off or fall The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the m...

Page 3: ...trays to base making sure that they are securely in place 3 Thoroughly wash jerky gun in warm soapy water and dry completely The ring by the nozzle turns off to open the jerky gun and the body can be...

Page 4: ...ator and let the food products cool down 8 Put dried products into a container package for keeping food Store in the freezer for added shelf life 9 Clean per instructions listed in the guide Temperatu...

Page 5: ...not all products dried equally Some fruits can be covered in its natural protective skin or peel effecting the duration of drying You may boil or cook foods for about 1 2 minutes and then put it to co...

Page 6: ...thickness of the pieces etc 7 Once the fruit is dried to your liking let sit for at least 30 minutes to cool Store in a covered or sealed container in a cool dry place away from direct light Avoid op...

Page 7: ...g a pre packaged jerky spice and cure kit Follow the directions provided with the kit 3 Place the meat on the drying racks making sure that they are not touching or overlapping Jerky typically takes 4...

Page 8: ...g sure that they are not touching or overlapping See vegetable drying guidelines chart on page 11 7 To determine if your vegetables are done drying take out a few pieces from different trays in the de...

Page 9: ...the dehydrator is unplugged and cooled down Thoroughly wash trays with warm soapy water and dry completely Do not submerse base in water Do not let water get in fan Do not use metal brushes or abrasiv...

Page 10: ...urs Grapes Cut in half or leave whole Dry Put in boil ing water for 40 to 60 seconds Put in ice water for skin to crack No 13 21 hours Prunes Plums Quarter or halve and discard pit No 8 15 hours Necta...

Page 11: ...el and cut into 1 8 slices 5 9 minutes 2 8 hours Peas Shell 4 minutes 3 9 hours Corn Cut corn from cob and blanch 1 1 minutes 5 11 hours Broccoli Cut in pieces 2 2 minutes 2 8 hours Mushrooms Clean an...

Page 12: ...We are not responsible for any damage caused to the product in return shipment Under this warranty we undertake to repair or replace any parts found to be defective This warranty is only valid if the...

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