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Important Cord Information
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electri-
cian. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord may be
used if care is properly exercised in its use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.
Before First Use
Become familiar with the food dehydrator (Fig. A) and read and follow the instructions carefully. As received, your food dehydrator will be
in the storage position. Remove the dehydrator trays and cover from the base and wash them according to the “Care, Cleaning, and Storage”
instructions on page 9.
How to Assemble and Load Trays for Dehydrating
1. Remove trays and cover from unit.
2. Turn power base over and locate cord. Uncoil from base.
3. Set base, right side up, on a dry, level surface. In order to function properly, the dehydrator must have sufficient airflow; therefore, be
sure the base and cover vents are not obstructed at any time. Never place dehydrator on carpet, a towel, or newspaper.
4. Note that each tray has a smooth surface on one side and raised ribs on the reverse side. Food goes on the smooth side (Fig. B1). The
raised ribs should always be facing down (Fig. B2).
5. Select a tray with handles. Set the tray on the counter with the words on the handle “THIS SIDE UP” facing up. Begin loading tray with
a single layer of food.
6. Place loaded tray onto power base. The first tray placed onto the power base MUST have handles (Fig. A).
7. Select a tray without handles. Load food onto smooth surface and stack tray without handles onto tray with handles.
8. Continue filling and stacking trays, alternating trays with handles and without handles (Fig. A).
9. Place clear cover over stacked trays. Position cover so the words on the cover handles “THIS SIDE UP” are facing up.
10. Plug cord into a 120VAC electrical outlet only and begin dehydrating. See pages 3-8 for dehydrating information for specific foods.
See-through cover
Four nesting drying trays*
Power base
Tray with handles
Tray without handles
Tray with handles
Tray without handles
Cord storage
Fig. A
Base platform
Place food on smooth surface
Raised ribs should be facing down
Fig. B1
Fig. B2
Center hub and screen
For dehydrating,
stack trays onto
base as shown.
* Additional trays are sold separately (see page 10).
