SilverCrest SDA 260 A1
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6.
Press the – button (6) or the + button (10) repeatedly until the time is set to "00:30". After approx. 2
seconds, the selected value is set.
7.
Press the Temp button (7). The temperature display flashes. The default setting should already be
70 °C. If not, press the – button (6) or the + button (10) repeatedly until the temperature is set to
"70C". After approx. 2 seconds, the selected value is set.
During operation, a fan runs that creates the air flow in the dehydration trays (2). You may
hear an occasional clicking sound during operation. This is caused by the temperature
changes and the heating unit switching on/off. These noises are not caused by a malfunction.
The display (5) now shows the remaining time until the appliance switches off. After the countdown
has completed, the appliance switches off. You will then hear five short acoustic signals and "
--:--
"
flashes on the display (5).
Risk of burns!
The lid (1), dehydration trays (2), and the base unit (4) become very hot during operation.
These also remain hot after the appliance is switched off. Therefore, be careful not to burn
yourself.
8.
Allow the dehydrator to cool down completely, and wipe all dehydration trays (2) once again with a
damp cloth. The appliance is then ready for normal use.
Using the dehydrator
Preparing food for dehydration
The following section provides some tips to help you achieve good dehydration results for improved
preservation and maximum taste.
Do not dehydrate any food containing fat or oil (such as fatty meat or meat soaked in a
marinade that contained oil). Fat and oil becomes rancid during dehydration. Cream, milk and
butter have similar effects - please also avoid using them for marinades.
Wash all food thoroughly before dehydrating.
If you want to dehydrate fruit, remove the stones. The fruit should also be ripe, but not over-ripe.
Only dehydrate food that is in undamaged condition, and generously cut out any spoiled sections.
Cut the food into evenly sized pieces where possible to achieve homogeneous dehydration results.
Although thin slices dehydrate more quickly, they may become very small after dehydration.
Do not cut food into pieces that are too small. Dehydration causes the pieces to shrink even further
and they may fall through the sieve holes in the dehydration trays.
Place unpeeled fruit on the dehydration trays with the skin facing downwards (i.e. the cut surface
facing upwards).
