Vitek VT-5054 BK Page 4 Instruction Manual Download

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ENGLISH

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To avoid damages, transport the unit in original
package only.

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Keep the unit out of reach of children.

THE UNIT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USAGE
ONLY

Before the first use

After  unit  transportation  or  storage  at  low
temperature  it  is  necessary  to  keep  it  for  at
least  3  hours  at  room  temperature  before
switching on.

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Remove all stickers and packaging elements
that can prevent unit operation.

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Make sure that unit operating voltage
corresponds to voltage of your mains.

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Wash the trays for dehydration (5) and the lid (6)
with warm water and neutral detergent, dry them
thoroughly.

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Wipe the unit body (1) with a damp cloth and
then wipe dry.

Attention! Never immerse the unit body into
water or other liquids. Provide that water does
not get into the ventilation openings of the unit
body.

Using the unit

Note: During the first operation some foreign smell
from the heating element is possible, this is normal.

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Before dehydration wash the products, dry them
and cut into small pieces.

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Put the products on the trays for dehydration (5)
providing space for hot air circulation between
the pieces. Remember that hot air should
circulate freely in the trays (5).

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Install the trays (5) on one another. Install all the
5 trays even if some of them are empty.

Note:

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If you use very thin slices of products, install the
trays (5) on one another;

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when dehydrating thicker slices rotate the upper
tray (5) to 180° relative to the bottom tray (5);

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if you need to dehydrate an even thicker product,
you can remove one or more detachable grids
inside the trays (5).

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Cover the trays (5) with the lid (6).

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Insert the power plug into the mains socket.

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Set the required heating temperature using the
knob (4). Set low temperature if the pieces are
thin  and  small  or  if  some  trays  (4)  are  empty.
Set  high  temperature  for  thick  and  big  pieces
(see  chapter  «Temperature  and  duration  of
dehydration»).

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Switch the unit on by pressing the power switch
button (2), the light indicator (3) will light up.

Note:  This  dehydrator  works  on  the  principle  of
natural  air  convection,  so  the  ingredients  located
on the lower trays are exposed to hotter and drier
air and so they are dried faster. For the best results
of  dehydration  we  recommend  to  place  moister
food on the lower trays and interchange the lower
and upper trays periodically. Before interchanging
the trays switch the unit off by pressing the power
switch button (2).

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After you finish dehydrating the products, switch
the unit off by pressing the power switch button
(2) and unplug the unit.

Notes:

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Check  food  readiness  every  hour.  If  products
are  dried  unevenly,  you  can  turn  them  or
interchange  the  trays  (5)  for  more  even
dehydration.

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Time of drying for every type of product is set
individually  and  depends  on  the  quality  and
size  of  the  used  food  products,  temperature
and  relative  humidity  of  the  room.  For  further
information see chapter «Temperature and time
of dehydration».

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Let the unit and dried products cool down.

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Pack the ready products into packages or jars,
put away for storage (see chapter «Storage of
food»).

RECOMMENDATIONS

To avoid food intoxication and intestinal diseases
strictly follow the recommendations below.

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Wash your hands carefully before preparing
products for dehydration.

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Keep operating surfaces clean. Wash the trays
(5) and the lid (6) with warm water and neutral
detergent  after  every  use.  Do  not  touch  the
products  with  bare  hands  if  you  have  cuts,
ulcers  on  your  hands  or  if  you  have  any  skin
diseases.

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Checking the food readiness, do not touch the
products with your hands; use a fork, a spatula
or other kitchen tools.

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Do not allow pets to enter the kitchen during
food dehydration.

Choosing vegetables and fruits for drying

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Use only fresh fruits or vegetables.

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Only ripe fruits are suitable for drying, green
fruits may become acquire foreign flavor.

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Overripe fruits may change their color after
drying.

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