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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
18. Do not operate the appliance with an external timer or remote-control device.
19. Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
20. Failure to follow all the instructions listed may result in electric shock, fire or serious
personal injury.The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur while the product in use.
21. If you pass this appliance onto a third party, these operating instructions must also be
handed over.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse or expose the appliance, power cord or
power plug to rain, moisture or any liquids.
• Do not use the appliance near baths, basins or other vessels containing water or other liquids,
or when standing in or on damp and wet surfaces. Do not store the appliance in a damp or wet
environment.
• Keep the appliance away heat and dampness.
• Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
• In the event where the appliance is dropped into water, turn off the power at the power supply
and retrieve the power plug immediately. DO NOT REACH INTO THE WATER TO RETRIEVE IT.
Contact a qualified technician to inspect the appliance before operating it again.
ATTENTION!
Do not operate the appliance for more than 20 hours in a single use. After 20 hours, turn switch
to ‘O’ position. Unplug and allow it to cool down for at least 2 hours before operating again.
• Do not operate the appliance near aerosol spray cans.
• Incorrect operation and improper handling can lead to malfunction of the appliance and
injuries to the user.
• Do not damage the power cord with any heavy or sharp objects to avoid fire, electric shocks
and other hazards.
• WARNING: The temperature of the appliance’s external surface may be HIGH when the
appliance is operating.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place clean food into the trays. – Do not overload the trays and never overlap the food. Close
the cover.
Note: Always start to load the food from the bottom tray to the top tray.
2. Connect the power supply. Turn on the switch then adjust the temperature.
Note: Set low temperature for thin/small pieces of food or for a small load of food. Set high
temperature for drying thick/big pieces of food and large loads. The thermostat can also be
used to decrease the temperature as the food is near the end of its drying cycle making it
easier to control the final moisture level in the food.
3. Close the cover. Place the cover on the top of the first working tray and press the power
switch to ‘I’ position – the indicator light will light up red.
Note: Ensure 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 them the next day. In this case, you
should store the food in a container/polyethylene bag and put it in the freezer.
4. Turn off the appliance (press the power switch to the ‘O’ position) when you have finished
drying the food. Allow the food to cool. Store the food items in polyethylene bags or food
containers and place in the refrigerator (See “STORAGE” section for more information).
5. Unplug the appliance from the power point.
Note: It is recommended to stack at least 3 working trays, whether you have food on them
or not.
TIPS
• This dehydrator includes 5 stackable transparent trays and an overheat protection. The base
contains heating elements, motor, fan and thermostat.
• The air vents on the tray allow air to be circulated.
• Using a controlled heat temperature, air is circulated from the base of the dehydrator to
each of the five trays. The cover helps remove moisture from food.
• Depending on the moisture inside the food itself and the humidity in the air, drying
operation time can vary. Use the dryer in a dust free, well ventilated, warm and dry room.
Proper air 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 the appliance uses only
natural additives without preservatives & artificial coloring.
• Records of humidity, weight of produce before and after drying times, will be helpful to
improving your drying techniques for the future.
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