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Food  Dehydrator

Model : UH0401

User Manual

                               Thanks for choosing Elechomes ! 
Please read this user manual carefully and keep it for future reference. 

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Summary of Contents for UH0401

Page 1: ...Food Dehydrator Model UH0401 User Manual Thanks for choosing Elechomes Please read this user manual carefully and keep it for future reference TIME TEMP ...

Page 2: ...he Food Dehydrator 07 Dehydrate Jerky 08 Dehydrate fruits and vegetables 09 Dry Herbs 12 Dehydrating fruit rolls 13 5 Store dehydrated food 13 6 Cleaning and Maintenance 14 7 Troubleshooting 14 8 Recipes 15 The figure shown is for illustration purposes only The actual product may vary due to product enhancement 01 ...

Page 3: ...rneath a desk to avoid fire hazard To avoid an electric shock short circuit or fire hazard make sure the plug and power cord are intact and not damaged in any way The device is only suitable for AC120V outlet To prevent electric shock or fire hazard do not use any power adapter or converters with this device To avoid fire hazards never use any power extension cable with the device Do not try to disman...

Page 4: ...his appliance with an independent outlet socket rated over 15A as it may overheat leading to a fire hazard Stop using the device immediately if abnormal conditions or malfunctions occur This device is strictly prohibited for persons including children who have limited physical capability sensory or mental impairment and lack of experience or knowledge of the device without the guidance of an adult ...

Page 5: ...is device to avoid malfunction or fire hazard Do not set the device in water to cool it as this may damage the device and may lead to injury Do not use the appliance for other purposes except the intended use Please clean the device after it has fully cooled to avoid being scalded Unplug the device if not in use to reduce the risk of electric shock and fire hazard Do not touch its hot surfaces durin...

Page 6: ...V 60HZ Voltage Rated Power Temperature Range Dimensions 296x291x278mm 95 158 35 70 400W Control Panel Decrease time temperature Time temperature setting Increase time temperature ON OFF Display TIME TEMP 1 x Top Cover 6 x Trays 1 x Base 1 x Fruit Roll Sheet 1 x Mesh Screen 1 x User Manual 1 x Warranty Card Specifications Package Contents ...

Page 7: ...od of different shapes and sizes a To set it to a lower height stack the mesh trays in the configuration shown in fig 1 The height between two adjacent trays is 1 5cm b To set a higher height stack the mesh trays in the configuration shown in fig 2 The height between two adjacent trays is 2 7cm fig 1 fig 2 06 The mesh screen is used for small fruits vegetables herbs and other small foods to prevent them...

Page 8: ...t temperature 95 5 Press the or button to increase or decrease the working temperature from 95 to 158 The temperature changes in 9 increments per button press 6 The device will automatically stop working and enter standby mode when the time is up Unplug the device and let it air cool on the mesh tray before storage 07 TIME TEMP TIME TEMP TIME TEMP TIME TEMP Note Before adding food to the tray first...

Page 9: ... placing any food on the mesh trays before dehydrating food During the dehydrating process press the TIME TEMP button at any time to view the current working temperature and remaining working time When the drying process completes be sure to unplug the device Pretreatment before dehydration Heat the oven to 350 F Drain and discard the marinade Gently pat the meat dry with paper towels and place th...

Page 10: ... 1 1 solution of lemon juice and water then drain and dry 2 If using commercial fruit preservatives follow the packaging instructions for color pre treatment Note Wash your hands before preparing food It s highly recommended to use fruits or vegetables that are in season since they taste the best Do not dehydrate bruised or moldy fruits and vegetables Cut the food into pieces of the same thickness...

Page 11: ... Color protection Color protection Blanching Blanching 10 14 hours 14 18 hours 8 12 hours 22 26 hours 18 22 hours 18 22 hours 18 22 hours 18 22 hours 12 16 hours 12 16 hours 22 26 hours 6 10 hours 8 20 hours 13 17 hours 22 26 hours Peeled sliced into 1 4 inch pieces Sliced into 1 4 inch pieces Sliced into 1 4 inch pieces Sliced into 1 4 inch pieces Peeled pitted sliced into 1 4 inch pieces Peeled ...

Page 12: ...ontent of the vegetables Food Preparation Pretreatment Dehydrating Time Tomatoes Onions Mushrooms Squash Grape Tomatoes Celery Bell Peppers Cauliflower Carrots Broccoli Eggplant Peas Sliced into 1 4 inch pieces Sliced into 1 4 inch pieces Sliced into 1 4 inch pieces Sliced into 1 4 inch pieces Sliced into 1 4 inch pieces Sliced into 1 4 inch pieces Sliced into 1 4 inch pieces Peeled sliced into 1 ...

Page 13: ...tored in a glass container and placed in a cool dark place to reduce the loss of flavor 12 Note a Drying temperature 104 F 40 b The drying time may vary due to the water content of herbs Herb Drying Chart 11 14 hours 13 17 hours 8 12 hours 8 12 hours 12 16 hours 6 9 hours 8 12 hours 8 12 hours 8 12 hours Herbs Preparation Drying Time Chives Basil Cilantro Mint Thyme Parsley Rosemary Oregano Ginger...

Page 14: ...hydrating 4 Before adding the fruit puree spray a non stick cooking spray on the fruit roll sheet or apply vegetable oil on the fruit puree so that you can easily remove the fruit rolls when dehydration completes 5 Spread the puree evenly on the fruit roll sheet and let it dehydrate at 140 F 60 for 4 8 hours Start to check the fruit roll 4 hours later and until it reaches your desired effect 6 Rem...

Page 15: ...d cannot be completely dehydrated Food has not dehydrated evenly The fruits or vegetables turn soft during storage There is still too much water in the food Please dehydrate them for a longer time The food should be cut into thick pieces less than 1 4 inch Do not place too much food on each mesh tray The food should not be overlapped in the mesh tray Cut the food more evenly Place the food pieces ...

Page 16: ...ace the beef slices evenly on the mesh tray and leave a suitable space around each piece for proper dehydrating 5 Set the working temperature and time of the food dehydrator to 158 F 70 C for 4 to 7 hours Start to check the progress of the beef slices 4 hours later and then check them every 30 minutes 6 When the beef slices are dehydrated to your liking remove it from the mesh trays Wrap the beef ...

Page 17: ...and put it in the oven to bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 275 F 135 C 7 Let the beef jerky fully cool before storing in a sealed container 16 Ingredients 2 pounds 1kg beef top round 1 cup 236 ml balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp 30 ml olive oil 1 tbsp 15 ml Dijon mustard 2 garlic cloves crushed 1 tsp 5 ml salt Directions 1 Place the beef into a refrigerator until it turns hard Slice it into 1 4 inch 0 6cm piece...

Page 18: ...ls 4 Place the beef slices evenly on the mesh tray and leave a suitable space around each piece for proper dehydrating 5 Set the working temperature and time of the food dehydrator to 158 F 70 C for 4 to 7 hours Start to check the progress of the beef slices 4 hours later and then check them every 30 minutes 6 When the beef slices are dehydrated to your liking remove it from the mesh trays Wrap th...

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