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Safety and Warranty
water or other liquids.
5. Unplug this unit when not in use and before cleaning.
6. Allow the unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
7. Do not operate this or any appliance with a damaged electrical cord or plug.
8. Do not operate this or any appliance after it has malfunctioned or been damaged in any way.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner.
11.
Attach plug to appliance first, then plug electrical cord into the wall outlet.
12. Disconnect the unit by turning the power switch to "OFF", then removing the electrical plug from the wall
outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for any application other than intended use.
14.
Do not insert metal utensils or over-sized foods into this unit as they may cause a fire and heighten the risk
of electrical shock.
15. Do not store any item on top of this unit when in operation.
16.
Do not allow this dehydrator to touch or be covered by flammable material, such as curtains, draperies,
walls, etc., when in operation.
17. Do not clean with metal scouring pads as pieces can break off and touch electrical components,
heightening the risk of electrical shock
18. Never place materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic, etc. in this dehydrator.
19. Do not cover interior of this unit with metal foil as it may cause the dehydrator to overheat.
20. Avoid scratching the surface or nicking the edges of this unit. Do not put the slim or sharp articles beyond
the net interior, it may choke the fan and cause product failure.
21. Turn the appliance off by turning the power switch button to the "OFF" position.
22. Note that the use of accessories not recommended by the manufacturer may result in injury.
23. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the dehydrator.
24. 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 appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
25. When using the appliance in shops, snack bars, hotels etc., check the voltage and outlet to make sure the
appliance is correctly connected with power.
26.
Place unit on a flat surface that is well ventilated.
NOTE: Save these instructions for future reference.
FOOD SAFETY
There are basic rules to follow when handling food. They are COOK, SEPARATE, CLEAN, and CHILL.
COOK
It’s crucial to cook food to a safe internal temperature to destroy bacteria that is present. The safety of
hamburgers and other foods made with ground meat has been receiving a lot of attention lately, and with good
reason. When meat is ground, the bacteria present on the surface is mixed throughout the ground mixture. If
this ground meat is not cooked to at least 160-165°F(71-74°C), bacteria will not be destroyed and there’s a
good chance you will get sick.
Solid pieces of meat like steaks and chops don’t have dangerous bacteria like E. coli on the inside, so they can
