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Problem
Answer
Nothing turns on
Test the outlet with another appliance that works. Test the
dehydrator on another outlet that you know has power.
Fan makes a
rubbing noise
Due to rough shipping the trays may have been forced into the
fan's protective screen. Take out the trays, and blow on the fan
blade to locate where it is rubbing against the screen. You may
need to turn the fan on and press gently against the screen and
listen where the noise increases. With a pair of needle nose
pliers pull the screen away from the fan blade at point of
contact.
No heat, but fan works
Remove trays and check for any loose wires. Turn the heat all
the way up to see if there is any heat at all. If there is still no
heat, contact customer service for repairs.
Not reaching
temperature
If you use an external thermometer your temperature reading
may vary from the set temperature. This is normal. This
variance could be a result of several factors. Examples of these
factors are: ambient temperature (room temperature), coldness
of the food items, poor air circulation (overloading of trays). For
best performance use this dehydrator in an ambient
temperature
of 65 degrees or above.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
All Cabela's Dehydrators are checked for any electrical or mechanical problems. They are
shipped in perfect working order. If you see any damage to the machine due to rough shipping
you must report it to the shipper or store you purchased from.
Technical support may be
contacted at 855-‐939-‐7263(toll free) or 216-‐455-‐1101 from 9am-‐5pm Eastern Standard Time.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q:
Some items on the drying tray seem to dry faster than other items on the same tray,
what should I do?
A: Make sure all food items are cut to the same thickness and are evenly spread out
on the tray.
Q:
My apples and pears have darkened to a brown color, are they safe to eat?
A: Yes. Fruits that have turned a brownish color are safe to eat. Many different fruits
will oxidize during the drying process. Oxidation happens when the flesh of the
fruit is exposed to air. By pretreating fruits, oxidation is reduced.
Q: My fruit leathers are very thin. How can I make them thicker?
A: Juicy fruits, such as strawberries, can be too runny to produce a thick,
chewy leather. By simply adding a banana when pureeing, the mixture will
become thick and so will the fruit leather. Pour 3/4 to 1 cup of puree on each
tray and allow it to spread out. The poured puree should be 1/4'' thick at the
edges of the tray.
• Fruit Roll-‐Up Trays are sold separately and available at Cabela’s (Item #04556294).
• Mesh drying Screens are sold separately and available at Cabela’s (Item #04306441).