HOW TO USE
Dehydrating Operating Instructions:
1. Remove trays and add prepared products to be dried.(see TIPS section for how
to prepare foods) Foods should be arranged in such way to let the air circulate
freely between them. Do not put too many products on the trays in such a way
that food is touching or overlapping.
2. Put the trays in to the dehydrator power base. (NOTE: all trays should be placed
into the unit before drying begins, even if trays are empty, to insure proper
performance)
3. Put the upper lid on the dehydrator. During drying the upper lid should always
be in place.
4. Plug in unit and turn it ON. (Indicator light illuminates)
5. Set the temperature of the dehydrator.
6. CHECK FOOD OFTEN DURING DRYING PROCESS
7. When you finish using the dehydrator turn it off by flipping the switch to the
OFF position. Unplug the dehydrator and let the food products cool down.
8. Put dried products into a container/package for keeping food. Store in the
freezer for added shelf life.
9. Clean per instructions listed in the guide.
Temperature Suggestions:
Herbs
95-105°F 35-40°C
Leafy Greens
105°F 40°C
Vegetables
120-130°F 50-55°C
Fruits
130-140°F 55-60°C
Meat, Fish
140-160 °F 65-70°C
Jerky Gun Instructions:
This jerky gun is intended to be used to form quick jerky into strips.
1. Mix your jerky seasoning and meat according to the jerky package instructions.
2. Remove the ring and nozzle. Push down the release tab on the top of the jerky
gun and pull the shaft knob back.
3. Fill the tube with jerky meat mixture.
4. Replace the nozzle and tighten the ring.
5. Squeeze the trigger as you move across the dehydrator trays to form jerky strips.
6. Continue starting on step 2 below.
Chard welcomes you to the world of safely preserving foods through dehydration.
Dehydrating is the process of removing moisture from food in order to increase a
food with longevity and stability.
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