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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Food dehydrators work at high temperatures for extended periods of
time. They require air to flow through the unit in order to dry the food
evenly. The unit will go through heat stages and cool cycles which will
result in the temperature within the unit to fluctuate up to 10 degrees
while it is running, this is expected and normal behavior. It is not
designed to “trap the heat in”, but rather to allow the heated air and
moisture to escape, thus the doors are not designed to be air tight.
UNIT STORAGE
• Allow unit to cool before storing.
• Always ensure the unit is OFF and unplugged when not in use.
FOOD STORAGE
Dried foods should be allowed to condition before being placed into
a storage container. Generally, let the dehydrated food stand about 1
week in a dry, well ventilated and protected area. This conditioning time
allows for further drying and removes most of the remaining moisture
in the food. Dried food can be placed into clean, dry, insect resistant
containers, preferably glass jars. Heavy gauge plastic freezer bags can
also be used. Eliminate as much air as possible before sealing the bag.
When properly used, vacuum sealers provide ideal storage. The less
air present, the less potential for the formation of molds. Stored foods
should be checked monthly for insects and mold. If mold is present,
discard the whole container and start over, double checking your next
batch to make sure that moisture levels in food are low and the container
is airtight.
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