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DRYING TIPS
STORAGE
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
Drying time for pre-treatment fruit will vary according to the following factors:
1. Thickness of pieces or slices
2. Number of trays with food being dried
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
• Inspect food every hour.
• Rotate and/or re-stack your trays if you notice uneven drying.
• Label food with contents dried, date and weight before drying. It will also be helpful to note
the drying time for future reference.
• Pretreated food will give the best effect in drying.
• Correct food storage after drying also will help to keep food in good quality and save the
nutrients.
• Store food only after they have 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 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
spoiling.
• For best quality, dried fruit, vegetables, herbs, nuts, 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
• After using, detach the appliance from the power supply and allow it cool down before
cleaning. Use a soft brush to remove food sticking on the trays. Dry all parts with a dry cloth
before storing the dehydrator. Clean the surface of body with wet cloth.
• Use paper towels to remove any excess marinade.
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PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property, basic safety precautions must be
observed including the following:
1. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
– Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
– Farm houses;
– By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
2. This food dehydrator is designed for DOMESTIC USE ONLY and is not suitable for commercial
use. Do not use it outdoors.
3. Ensure that the food dehydrator is placed on a flat, level and sturdy surface without the risk
of toppling over. Also, ensure that it can take the weight of the unit during use.
4. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause injuries or damage the appliance.
5. Ensure that the food dehydrator is switched off and unplugged from the power supply
when it is not in use; before cleaning or when it is being repaired. Detach from the power
supply by grasping the power plug. Do not pull the power cord.
6. Always use the appliance from a power supply (AC power only) with voltage corresponding
to that found on the appliance’s voltage rating plate.
7. Never leave the appliance unattended while in use.
8. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance, as
they are unable to recognize the hazards associated with incorrect handling of electrical
appliances.
9. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliances by a person responsible for
their safety.
10. Ensure that the food dehydrator and power cord DOES NOT hang over sharp edges and
KEEP AWAY from hot objects and open flames to prevent the plastic parts from melting and
burning.
11. Always inspect the appliance and the electrical wires frequently. DO NOT use it when
malfunctions are detected or when it is damaged. Do not attempt to repair the appliance
yourself. Always refer to a technician or similarly qualified persons for such undertakings.
12. Do not operate any electrical appliance if the power cord is damaged or after the appliance
has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
13. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
14. Do not use your appliance with a power extension cord unless it has been checked and
tested by a technician or similarly qualified persons.
15. NEVER immerse the BASE or POWER PLUG in water or any other liquids. Do not operate the
appliance with wet hands.
16. Only the transparent trays and upper cover parts are dishwasher safe, unless explicitly
specified otherwise.
17. Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, spatulas and other utensils
away during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to the
appliance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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