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SAFETY INFORMA

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SAFETY INFORMA

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When operating this electric appliance, basic safety instructions should always  

be followed. Refer to the following for these instructions.

1. 

READ ALL SAFETY & USAGE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING CUT + DRY 
DEHYDRATOR.

2. 

EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION:  Do not touch hot surfaces or trays while 
dehydrating.
 Burns may occur.

3. 

AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT immerse cord, plug or the Cut + 
Dry Dehydrator in water or other liquid.Use pot holders, if needed, when 
handling the Drying Trays or EasyVue Lid.

4. 

Use pot holders when handling the hot Drying Trays.

5. 

UNPLUG Cut + Dry Dehydrator from outlet when not in use or before 
cleaning. DO NOT add or remove parts or accessories while HOT.  Do not let 
cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the 
Cut + Dry Dehydrator.

6. 

Children should not use Cut + Dry Dehydrator unsupervised; close 
supervision is required when appliance is used near or with children. 

7. 

Operate the Cut + Dry Dehydrator on a level surface well away from any hot 
gas or electrical burner, heat source, combustible spray cans or pressurized 
items.    

8. 

DO NOT operate the Cut + Dry Dehydrator outdoors.

9. 

Never operate the Cut + Dry Dehydrator with a damaged cord or plug or one 
that has malfunctioned or been damaged in any way. Immediately contact 
Customer Service for analysis.    

10. 

DO NOT add unauthorized accessory attachments. Such use may result in 
electric shock, injury or fire. 

11. 

Use only factory cord supplied; NEVER add extension cords. When done 
using, switch control to OFF then pull plug from outlet.

12. 

DO NOT operate the Cut + Dry Dehydrator when empty.

13. 

Do not use the Cut + Dry Dehydrator for any use other than intended. Do not 
use on or near a stovetop or other heat source

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Electrical Polarized Plug:  This Cut + Dry 
Dehydrator has a polarized plug (one blade 
is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of 
electrical shock, the plug is intended to be 
used by inserting it into the electrical outlet 
only one way. If the plug does not fit securely 
into the outlet, turn the plug and re-insert. 
Do not modify this plug. If the plug does 
not fit the outlet securely, call a qualified 
electrician for assistance. DO NOT use this 
plug with extension cords of any kind.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for GFD1750

Page 1: ...CUT DRY DEHYDRATOR MODEL GFD1750 GFD1850 ...

Page 2: ...nacking Now you can prepare the fresh fruit herbs flowers vegetables and meat you like and dehydrate them successfully with very little effort Consider all the snacks you d like to eat and enjoy fruit leathers or roll ups earthy dried beets sweet dried carrots delectable dried pineapple super sweet strawberries and the list goes on and on The results of natural dehydration are not only delicious t...

Page 3: ... FUNCTIONS p 9 BEFORE FIRST USE ASSEMBLY p 11 STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS p 13 FOOD SELECTION PREPARATION p 17 FRUIT VEGETABLES MEAT NUTS HERBS FLOWERS FOOD DRYING GUIDE p 21 MAINTENANCE p 23 WARRANTY SERVICE p 25 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ...t gas or electrical burner heat source combustible spray cans or pressurized items 8 DO NOT operate the Cut Dry Dehydrator outdoors 9 Never operate the Cut Dry Dehydrator with a damaged cord or plug or one that has malfunctioned or been damaged in any way Immediately contact Customer Service for analysis 10 DO NOT add unauthorized accessory attachments Such use may result in electric shock injury ...

Page 5: ...AUTION Use caution when opening the door while food is drying Although temperatures are not high burns can occur from hot air Use pot holders while opening and closing the EasyVue Door and handling Drying Trays Opening the EasyVue Door may increase drying times E Drying Trays Rack There are 9 plastic Drying Trays with small perforations included with the Cut Dry Dehydrator In addition there is one...

Page 6: ...damp cloth to clean the exterior of the Cut Dry Dehydrator and EasyVue Door Dry with a paper towel or soft cloth 5 Read safety instructions 6 Press the ON OFF Icon to start the Cut Dry Dehydrator drying process Dry the interior and Drying Trays for 30 minutes before adding food This helps dry the interior for initial use Smoke or odors are normal during the initial 30 minute drying time Allow suff...

Page 7: ...he tabs into the slot provided on the bottom of the Housing Move the top of the Door toward the Housing until the Door seats into position and is secured to the Housing by the magnets are the top of the Door fig 1 3 4 Plug the dehydrator into the outlet The LCD Display on the Control Panel will flash once Select the drying mode of your choice I Auto Drying Time Temperature 1 Press the Power Button...

Page 8: ... To change the Temperature Press the SET Button until the Temperature Display flashes Immediately press the up or down Button to set the desired temperature The temperature range is from 104 F to 158 F The Temperature Display will stop flashing and the desired temperature will be set When the Cut Dry Dehydrator has been manually set for time and temperature the Timer will countdown the remaining t...

Page 9: ...e texture may be mushy and the flavor bland Wash fruit just before drying to remove any debris or dirt Do not use fruit that has blemishes evidence of bug infestation or worms or discoloration Cut off parts of fruit that appear to be bruised or damaged in transit Discard pits stones seeds and other inedible parts of the fruit Peel fruit if desired or if rinds or peels lend a bitter or unappetizing...

Page 10: ...nd green beans Pre treatment of vegetables is usually recommended and is best accomplished by blanching over boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes just long enough to set the color and remove acidic flavors After blanching arrange on the Drying Trays Drying Meat Hints Tips Meat must be sliced very thinly to be dried Partially freeze meat for up to 1 hour Remove and slice thinly across the grain Place o...

Page 11: ...ice inch thick Herbs 4 6 hours 100 115 Arrange on trays Vegetables Drying Times Temp F Preparation Beets 4 6 hours 125 140 Peel slice 1 8 inch thick Bell peppers 10 12 hours 125 140 Slice inch thick Broccoli 4 5 hours 125 140 Break into florets Carrots 4 6 hours 125 140 Peel slice 1 8 inch thick Celery 3 4 hours 125 140 Slice inch thick Kale 4 5 hours 125 140 Arrange whole leaves on trays Mushroom...

Page 12: ...g the Cut Dry Dehydrator before cleaning After each use clean and dry the Drying Trays in warm soapy water Use a damp cloth to clean the Cut Dry Dehydrator and EasyVue Door if needed DO NOT immerse the dehydrator in water Use non abrasive cleaners or soft soap only Do not place Drying Trays in dishwasher ...

Page 13: ...the product part If product repair replacement won t suffice the seller has the option of refunding the cash value of the product or component returned Product defects not covered under the Warranty provisions include normal wear and damage incurred from use or accidental negligence misuse of instruction specifications or repair by unauthorized parties The manufacturing company is not liable for a...

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