User Manual
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Typical Operation Sequence
ACTION
RESULT
Plug in your dehydrator
Power is connected and power light will go
on after turning the power switch “ON”
Flip power switch to “ON”
The power light will turn on and the unit will
be ready to operate
Turn diam to “ON”
Convection fan will begin circulating air
Turn thermostat dial to “ON”
Heating element will begin heating the unit
Timer reaches zero
Timer indicates that products have finished
drying
Unload dehydrator
Product will be dehydrated/hot; use caution
removing it from the dehydrator
Timer
The timer has a range of 0 to 12 hours. If you need to reset the dehydrating time while the
dehydrator is in operation, simply turn the timer to a new position. The dehydrator will reset
the time according to the revised requirement without needing to be turned off.
When the set dehydrating time has been reached, the unit will alert you and the heating
elements/fan will shut off.
Temperature Control Knob
The temperature range of this unit is 85-160 degrees Fahrenheit on 120V models. This
thermostatic switch controls the temperature inside the dehydrator and helps to maintain the
proper temperature during various dehydrating applications.