Weston 28-0301-W, Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is a Dehydrator, not an oven. Its purpose is to dry,
not cook. Dehydrator operation is not the same as that of an oven.
.
BEFORE dehydrating, heat meat to an internal temperature of 160
o
F
(71
o
C) and poultry to 165
o
F (74
o
C) in an oven to kill any bacteria that may
be present.
.
Heat the meat or poultry in an OVEN, not the Dehydrator.
.
Ideally, Set Temperature is only the highest temperature reached
during a heating cycle. Set Temperature is not maintained.
.
Depending on a variety of factors including ambient conditions, state
of food being dried and power supply, the Set Temperature may not be
reached.
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For maximum performance: do not use extension cords; operate the
Dehydrator in area where the temperature is above 70
o
F (21
o
C); remove
other appliances from the electrical circuit to which you connect the
Dehydrator; make sure the door is fully closed with no gaps in the seal;
connect the Dehydrator to an electrical circuit protected by a 20-Amp
circuit breaker.
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DO NOT use the Dehydrator outdoors.
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Read and fully understand all instructions and warning prior to using the
Dehydrator.
IMPORTANT!