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The Steelstone Group 

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Enjoy 

Naturally 

Good-for-You

  

Dried Snacks & Treats from GOURMIA!

With the purchase of the Cut + Dry Auto Dehydrator, you are entering the sweet, 
healthful and delicious world of natural snacking! Now, you can prepare the fresh

ly 

dried

 fruit, herbs, flowers, vegetables and meat you like with very little effort. 

Consider all the snacks you’d like to eat and enjoy…fresh fruit slices, earthy dried 
beets, sweet dried carrots, delectable dried pineapple, super-sweet strawberries

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the list goes on and on!  The results of natural dehydration are not only delicious, 
they are truly healthful and certainly less costly than purchased dried foods.

We are sure you and your family will love all the delicious trail mixes, granola, dried 
herbs, meat jerky and other dehydrated treats you will prepare in the Gourmia  Cut 
+ Dry Auto Dehydrator. It’s never been so easy!

The following pages of this manual give you full and complete instructions for all 
the functions and features of your Cut + Dry Auto Dehydrator. Inside these pages, 
you’ll find safety information, instructions for operating, assembly, cleaning and 
maintenance of your Cut + Dry Auto Dehydrator. You’ll also find helpful charts for 
preparing foods for dehydration, along with pre-treatment suggestions and 
helpful hints. Please read all safety instructions and complete directions carefully 
for safe usage at all times.

Thank you for your purchase!  We hope you will enjoy all the innovative products 
brought to you by our family at Gourmia. 

Summary of Contents for GFD1550

Page 1: ...CUT DRY AUTO DEHYDRATOR MODEL GFD1550 ...

Page 2: ... of natural snacking Now you can prepare the freshly dried fruit herbs flowers vegetables and meat you like with very little effort Consider all the snacks you d like to eat and enjoy fresh fruit slices earthy dried beets sweet dried carrots delectable dried pineapple super sweet strawberries the list goes on and on The results of natural dehydration are not only delicious they are truly healthful...

Page 3: ...5 SAFETY FIRST P 6 FEATURES FUNCTIONS p 8 BEFORE FIRST USE p 12 ASSEMBLY OPERATING p 14 FOOD SELECTION PREPARATION p 16 FOOD DRYING GUIDE p 20 MAINTENANCE SERVICE p 22 WARRANTY p 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ... level surface well away from any hot gas or electrical burner heat source combustible spray cans or pressurized items 9 DO NOT operate the Dehydrator outdoors 10 Never operate the Dehydrator with a damaged cord or plug or one that has malfunctioned or been damaged in any way Immediately contact Customer Service for analysis 11 DO NOT add unauthorized accessory attachments Such use may result in e...

Page 5: ...ehydrator pulls air into the unit and pushes it through the dehydrator housing and trays Do not obstruct or cover the Bottom Air Intake Vents during operation or while cooling after use D EasyVue Lid An important feature of the Cut Dry Auto Dehydrator is the EasyVue Lid which is transparent for quick viewing The process of drying can be observed without opening the Lid which reduces the loss of he...

Page 6: ...el holds the electronic instructions for drying foods Set the time and temperature as desired and the Cut Dry Auto Dehydrator does the rest 1 LCD Display 2 On Off Button 3 Button 4 Button 5 SET Button See complete instructions for the LCD Control Panel in the section Assembly Operating p 15 ...

Page 7: ...ash the Drying Trays and EasyVue Lid in warm sudsy water Dry thoroughly 4 Use a soft damp cloth to clean the interior and exterior of the Cut Dry Auto Dehydrator Base Dry with a paper towel or soft cloth 5 Read safety instructions 6 Press the ON OFF button to start the drying process Dry the interior and Drying Trays for 30 minutes before adding food This helps dry the interior for initial use Smo...

Page 8: ...g into a compatible outlet The LCD Display will flash 00 hours 2 Press the or buttons to set the Dehydrator time 1 hour minimum to 48 hours maximum 3 Press the SET button The LCD Display will flash a preset temperature of 130 F 4 Press the or buttons to set the Dehydrator temperature 105 F to 158 F 5 Press the SET button The LCD Display will flash the time set for dehydration 6 Press the ON OFF bu...

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: ...the grain Place on the Drying Trays right away Seafood fillets should also be thinly sliced If needed partially freeze the fish first for up to 1 hour Remove any bones even small ones for best results Create a great lowfat Teriyaki Chicken Jerky by thinly slicing chicken breasts and marinating in Teriyaki sauce for 1 hour prior to drying Pat dry and arrange on Drying Trays When done add crushed re...

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: ...ning After each use clean the Drying Trays and EasyVue Lid in warm soapy water and dry with a soft cloth Use a damp cloth to clean the Dehydrator Base Dry thoroughly DO NOT immerse the Dehydrator Base in water Use non abrasive cleaners or soft soap only Do not place Drying Trays EasyVue Lid or Dehydrator Base in dishwasher ...

Page 13: ...ct 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 any incide...

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