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6. During the drying process, you can change or
check the drying time. Press the “TIMER” button
first, then press the "+" or "-" button. If you press
the
“TIMER” button twice, you can check the set
time.
7. During the drying process, you can change or
check the drying temperature
. Press the “TEMP”
button first, then press the "+" or "-" button. After 5
seconds, LED screen will switch back to time
display mode.
8. During drying process, p
ress the “Start/Reset”
button twice; all functions will be paused. Press
“Start/Reset” button one more time to resume
operation in the mode that was active before the
pause.
9. In any function mode, press the “Start/Reset”
button for more than 3 seconds. Current work
status stops and all setups are cleared. The
dehydrator will go back to standby mode.
10. In standby mode, you can press the
“Start/Reset” button directly to start the default
drying cycle (TIME: 10 hours, TEMPERATURE:
70
°C)
.
You also can
change the drying time and
temperature if needed.
11. Function buttons as below: see Picture 3
12. When the set time counts down to "0:00”, the
heating element stops working first. The fan will
continue running for 10 seconds and the buzzer
will beep 20 times (once per second). The LED
screen switches to standby mode at default time
and temperature settings.
Note: Make sure that the fan base is always in
place when operating the dryer. If you do not have
time to dry all the food in one day, you can dry it
the next day. In this case, you should store the
food in a container/polyethylene bag and put it in
the freezer.
13. Unplug the unit from the power mains.
Note: It is recommended to stack at least 3 trays,
whether there is food on them or not.
HINTS
:
·This dehydrator includes 5 stackable transparent
trays and it features overheat protection. The base
contains th heating elements, motor, fan and
thermostat.
·The air vents on the tray allow air to circulate.
·Using temperature-controlled heating, air is
circulated from the base of the dehydrator to each
of the five trays and the cover to eliminate
moisture from food.
·Depending on the moisture in the food and the
humidity in the air, drying time can change. Use
the dryer in a dust free, well ventilated, warm and
dry room. Good ventilation is also important.
· Fruit and vegetables dried in your food
dehydrator will be different in appearance from
those sold in health food stores and
supermarkets. This is because your food
dehydrator uses no preservatives, no artificial
colouring and only natural additives.
Recording humidity and weight of the food before
and after particular drying times will be helpful for
improving your drying techniques in the future.
DRYING TIPS:
Drying time for pre-treated fruit will vary according
to the following factors:
1)
thickness of pieces or slices
2)
number of trays used in the drying process
3)
volume of food being dried
4)
moisture or humidity in your environment
5)
your preferences of drying for each type of
dried food
It is recommended to:
Check your food every hour.
Rotate and/or re-stack your trays if you notice
uneven drying.
Label food with contents, date and weight
before drying. It will also be helpful to note the
drying time for future reference.
Pre-treated food will give the best effect in
drying.
Correct food storage after drying also will
help to keep food in good condition and
preserve the nutrients.
STORAGE
Store food only after it has cooled down.
Food can be kept longer if stored in a cool,
dry and dark place.
Remove all the air you possibly can from the
storage container and close tightly.
Optimal storage temperature is 15
°C or
lower.
Never store food directly in a metal container.
Avoid containers that “breathe” or have a
weak seal.
Check the contents of your dried food for
moisture
during
the
weeks
following
dehydration. If there is moisture inside, you
should dehydrate the contents for a longer
time to avoid spoilage.
For best quality, dried fruit, vegetables,
herbs, nuts, and bread should not be kept for
more than 1 year if kept in the refrigerator or
freezer.
Dried meats, poultry and fish should be
stored for no more than 3 months if kept in
the refrigerator, or 1 year if kept in the freezer.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
After use, unplug the dehydrator from the power
supply and let it cool down before cleaning. Use a
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