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Guide Gear 5 Tray Food Dehydrator

Owner’s Manual

WARNING:

Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.

Item # 1A-DS113

Summary of Contents for 1A-DS113

Page 1: ... Food Dehydrator Owner s Manual WARNING Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury Item 1A DS113 ...

Page 2: ...anual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it This food dehydrator is designed for certain applications only The Sportsman s Guide and Northern Tool and Equipment are not responsible for issues arising from modification or improper use of this product such as an application for which it was not designed We strongly recommend that this product not be modified and or used for ...

Page 3: ...ydrator Control Panel Diagram 11 Before Each Use 12 Operating Instructions 12 Food Drying Guides 13 Tips to Obtain the Best Results 15 Pre Treatment of Foods 15 Making and Storing Jerky 16 Fruit Roll Ups 17 Drying Flowers and Crafts 17 Reconstituting Dried Foods 18 Recipes 18 Food Safety 19 Problem Solving and Troubleshooting 20 Cleaning and Maintenance 21 Replacement Parts 21 Limited Warranty 22 ...

Page 4: ...sible manner Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the food dehydrator until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works Do not modify this food dehydrator in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function and or safety and could affect the life of the product There are specific applications for which the product was designed Use the righ...

Page 5: ... not use the food dehydrator when tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication CAUTION PRODUCT USE AND CARE Check for damaged parts before each use Carefully check that the product will operate properly and perform its intended function Replace damaged or worn parts immediately Never operate the product with a damaged part Do not use a product with a malfunctioning switch Any power ...

Page 6: ... or counter come into contact with sharp edges or touch hot surfaces Do not let cord become kinked It is suggested not to use extension cords with this food dehydrator Place the food dehydrator on a firm and stable surface away from the edge of the worktop Never use the food dehydrator unless it is fully upright and completely assembled All four feet should be secure on a level surface The food de...

Page 7: ...tion or break down grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See Figure A The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the food dehydrator The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the food dehydrator s grounding system and must never be a...

Page 8: ...inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage resulting in loss of power and possible food dehydrator damage The smaller the gauge number of the wire the greater the capacity of the cord For example a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord Minimum extension cord wire size is shown in the following table Minimum Wire Size Of Extension Cords Nameplate AMPS Cord Leng...

Page 9: ...9 Main Parts of the Food Dehydrator 15 16 ...

Page 10: ...2 Rear Board Assembly 1 13 Pan Head Self drilling Screw ST4 8 18 14 Back Aluminum Corner Frame 2 15 Rubber Feet 4 16 Pan Head Self drilling Screw ST3 10 4 17 Bottom Board 1 18 Oil pans 1 19 a Tray 5 tray dehydrator 5 19 b Tray 10 tray dehydrator 10 20 Door Assembly 1 21 Front Aluminum Corner Frame 2 22 a Side Board 5 tray dehydrator 2 22 b Side Board 10 tray dehydrator 4 23 Wire Partition 1 24 Pan...

Page 11: ...11 Food Dehydrator Control Panel Diagram Work Fan Heat Wire Time Temperature Unit Red Alarm Light Temperature Green Running Light ...

Page 12: ... outlet make sure that the power is adequately grounded The standard power supply is 120V 60HZ 8 Press the POWER button the timing value and initial temperature will display on the LCD screen The initial temperature is in Fahrenheit 9 To begin the initial set up press the SET button once to adjust the hour The clock function will be flashing Press the to adjust the time upwards and to adjust the t...

Page 13: ...s Jerky_and_Food_Safety index asp After turning off the power on the circuit board the fan will continue to run for at least two minutes in order to let the heater cool down After the fan has stopped running it is safe to unplug the power The following charts are guidelines for the preparation of various fruits vegetables and meats Drying times will vary depending on the room temperature relative ...

Page 14: ...nchy 4 6 hours Beans Green or Waxed Wash remove ends and cut into 1 pieces or French style Crunchy 9 12 hours Beets Remove 1 2 of the top scrub thoroughly steam blanch until tender Peel and cut into 1 4 thick slices Pliable 9 12 hours Broccoli Wash and trim Cut stems into 1 4 pieces Dry florets whole Crunchy 10 14 hours Cabbage Wash and trim Cut stems into 1 8 strips Crunchy 8 11 hours Carrots Was...

Page 15: ... absorb fat Do not overlap foods Lay foods flat on the Dehydrating Trays If uneven drying is noticed rotate shelves 180º Check dryness every 2 hours until crisp pliable or leathery depending on the product Cool food before testing for dryness Proper storage is essential to maintain the quality of the food Vacuum sealing is ideal for keeping dried foods Lay foods flat on drying rack Pre Treatment o...

Page 16: ...frigerated after drying it is highly recommended to cook the meat to 160º F prior to dehydrating to ensure product safety This step assures that any bacteria present will be destroyed by wet heat After heating to 160º F maintaining a constant dehydrator temperature of 130 140º F during the drying process is important because the process must be fast enough to dry food before it spoils and it must ...

Page 17: ...rly dried jerky snack sticks at room temperature for 1 to 2 months 13 To extend the shelf life to up to 6 months store jerky snack sticks in the freezer Be sure to label and date all packages Fruit Roll Ups Select ripe or slightly over ripe fruits Wash and remove blemishes pits and skin Puree in a blender Add yogurt sweeteners or spices as desired The puree should be thick in consistency Cover the...

Page 18: ...To make stewed fruits or vegetables add 2 cups of water and simmer until tender Consume dehydrated foods as soon as possible once the storage container is opened Keep any unused portions in the refrigerator to avoid contamination Recipes HAWAIIAN JERKY MARINADE 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp ground Ginger 1 4 cup Pineapple Juice 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar 1 4 tsp Pepper 1 8 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 crushed Garlic Clove 1 4...

Page 19: ...rature of 130 140 F 55 60 C during the drying process You may need to blot fat droplets from the surface of the meat occasionally using a paper towel Drying times may vary based on many circumstances including but not limited to the relative humidity of the room the temperature of the meat at beginning of drying process the amount of meat in the dehydrator leanness of meat etc Always allow jerky t...

Page 20: ...ork surfaces frequently when you are cooking Washing with soap and warm water for at least 15 seconds then dry with a paper towel Chilling food is very important The danger zone where bacteria multiply is between 40oF and 140 F 4 C and 6 C Your refrigerator should be set to 40 F 4 C or below your freezer should be 0 F 17 C or below Simple rule serve hot foods hot cold foods cold Use chafing dishes...

Page 21: ...Check foods often for dryness Food Sticking to Racks Food not being turned over After one hour of dehydrating use a spatula and flip the foods Cleaning and Maintenance 1 Make sure the power is off and the dehydrator is cool before cleaning the dehydrator Use a damp sponge or washcloth to clean the outside surfaces and the inside of the cabinet Do not splash water onto the heating element Water may...

Page 22: ... warranty claim contact Us at 1 800 545 9633 identify the product by make and model number and follow the claim instructions that will be provided The product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim Any returned product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property You will be responsible for return shipping costs or costs related to Your r...

Page 23: ...23 Distributed by The Sportsman s Guide And Northern Tool Equipment Company Inc Burnsville Minnesota 55306 www sportsmansguide com www northerntool com Made in COUNTRY OF ORIGIN ...

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