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(Applies only in the United States)

This quality Presto

®

 appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under normal household use. Presto pledges to the original owner 

that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during the first year after purchase, we will repair or replace it at our option. Our pledge does not apply to 

damage caused by shipping.

 Outside the United States, this limited warranty does not apply.

To obtain service under the warranty, please call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441. If unable to resolve the problem, you will be instructed to send 

your Presto

®

 appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for a quality inspection; shipping costs will be your responsibility. When returning an appliance, please 

include your name, address, phone number, and the date you purchased the appliance as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.
We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this Presto

®

 appliance and ask that you read and follow the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow instructions, 

damage caused by improper replacement parts, abuse, misuse, disassembly, alterations, or neglect will void this pledge. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, 

and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is Presto’s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express warranties.

National Presto Industries, Inc., Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703

Care, Cleaning, and Storage

1.  Remove plug from wall outlet before cleaning.
2.  Wash the dehydrator trays and cover in warm water and a mild detergent or wash in a dishwasher. If necessary, a soft brush may be used 

to loosen dried on food particles. 

Do not use steel wool scouring pads or abrasive cleaners on any of the dehydrator parts. 

3.  After each use, check the screen which covers the center hub on the base platform to make sure it is free from food, liquid, and grease 

residue. If the screen is dirty, lift it off and wash in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Reposition over hub and snap in place.
Wipe away any food, liquid, and grease residue from the base platform using a damp cloth. 

Do not immerse the dehydrator base in 

water or other liquid.

4.  Before stacking the trays onto the base for storage, turn the base upside down and wrap the cord around the center hub, securing the cord 

under the clips.

5.  For compact storage, stack the trays onto the base so all of the trays with handles are upside down (raised ribs facing up) and all of the 

trays without handles are smooth side up. Once all of the trays are stacked onto the base, turn the cover upside down and place on top 

of the trays.

Consumer Service Information

If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto

®

 appliance or need parts for your appliance, contact us by any of these 

methods:

•  Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time) 

•  Email us through our website at www.GoPresto.com/contact

•  Write:  

National Presto Industries, Inc., Consumer Service Department 

 

 

3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703

Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, email, or letter. When emailing or writing, please include a phone number and a time when 

you can be reached during weekdays if possible. When contacting the Consumer Service Department, please indicate the model and the series 

numbers for the dehydrator. These numbers can be found on the bottom of the unit. Please record this information:

Model __________________ 

Series ______________ 

Date Purchased _____________

The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service Presto

®

 appliances and supply genuine Presto

 parts. Genuine Presto

 replace-

ment parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as Presto

®

 appliances and are engineered specifically to function properly 

with its appliances. Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine Presto

 parts. “Look-alikes” might not be of the same 

quality or function in the same manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine Presto

 replacement parts, look for the Presto

®

 trademark.

Canton Sales and Storage Company, Presto Factory Service Department 

555 Matthews Dr., Canton, MS 39046-3251

Product Registration

Important:

 Please go online and register this product within ten days of purchase. Proper registration will serve as proof of 

purchase in the event your original receipt becomes misplaced or lost. Registration will not affect warranty coverage, but may 

expedite the processing of warranty claims. The additional information requested will help us develop new products that best 

meet your needs and desires. To register your product, visit www.GoPresto.com/registration or simply scan this QR code. If you 

do not have computer access, call the Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441.

Presto

®

 Limited Warranty

©

2018 National Presto Industries, Inc.  

Visit www.GoPresto.com  

Form 76-029E

Summary of Contents for Dehydro

Page 1: ...not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs 3 To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord plug or the dehydrator base in water or other liquid 4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children 5 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance 6 Do not operate any a...

Page 2: ...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 smoo...

Page 3: ...o not unplug dehydrator in the middle of the drying cycle and resume drying at a later time as this may result in poor quality and or unsafe food CAUTION Wash hands thoroughly prior to preparing food for dehydrating Likewise thoroughly clean all utensils cutting boards and counters that will be used for preparing food Wash foods before preparing them for dehydrating WARNING Do not spill or allow l...

Page 4: ... to the warning infor mation on page 3 Place the ground meat mixture in a Presto jerky gun or a cookie press and extrude meat directly onto dehydrator trays making sure that the meat does not touch or overlap The average drying time will be 4 to 8 hours See Determining Dryness information below Bake the meat after dehydrating following the instructions above Determining Dryness Begin checking jerk...

Page 5: ... chance of mold growth and allows you to determine if you ve removed enough moisture before storing To condition place the pieces of fruit loosely in a clean plastic or glass container and seal and let stand for 1 week This will allow drier pieces of fruit to absorb excess moisture that may be present in other pieces Daily shake the jar to separate the pieces and look for condensation If condensat...

Page 6: ...t into serving pieces Note Remove fruit rolls from sheets prior to cutting them Fruit Drying Guide Drying times are highly variable and dependant on the type and amount of food thickness evenness of food pieces humidity air temperature personal preference and the age of the plant at the time of harvesting Fruit Preparation Pretreatment Average Drying Time Apples Peel if desired core and cut in rin...

Page 7: ... should return to a boil in less than 1 minute If not too many vegetables were added to the basket reduce the amount of vegetables added for the next batch Water blanch for the time indicated in the Vegetable Drying Guide Immediately after steam or water blanching dip the vegetables in cold water to quickly cool them Drain the vegetables and arrange them in a single layer on the dehydrator trays R...

Page 8: ...orful The best time to pick herbs is early morning just after the dew has evaporated Rinse leaves and stems in cool water to remove any dust or insects and then gently shake to remove excess water Remove dead and bruised leaves or stems Placing the herbs on a mesh screen will help prevent them from falling through the grates in the tray during dehydration Drying Time Herbs dry very quickly in this...

Page 9: ...und the center hub securing the cord under the clips 5 For compact storage stack the trays onto the base so all of the trays with handles are upside down raised ribs facing up and all of the trays without handles are smooth side up Once all of the trays are stacked onto the base turn the cover upside down and place on top of the trays Consumer Service Information If you have any questions regardin...

Page 10: ...ts each of Classic Flavor jerky spice and cure Presto Jerky Seasoning Kit including Classic Flavor spice and cure Part 08635 Includes 6 packets each of Classic Flavor jerky spice and cure Perfect companions for your Presto Food Dehydrator Presto SaladShooter electric slicer shredder Part 02910 The quick and easy way to evenly slice fruits and vegetables for drying Includes interchangeable slicing ...

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