2. Cut the food into slices, and arrange the slices on drying screens in an even manner. Do not overlap the
slices; there should be a tiny space between them. To allow sufficient airflow, leave at least 10% of the
drying screen surface free.
3. You can improve the airflow and shorten the process by removing empty screens. However, always leave
at least 5 screens in the appliance. Always use the lid.
4. After assembling the appliance, select the required drying temperature using the temperature controller.
We recommend:
Flowers: approx. 35–40° C
Herbs: approx. 40° C
Bakery products: 40–50° C
Vegetables: 50–55° C;
Fruit: 55–60° C
Meat, fish: 65–70° C
Do not be afraid of experimenting. The time and intensity of drying varies depending on the water con-
tent, thickness of slices, their quantity and your preference. You will soon find out for yourself what mode
suits you the best.
5. We recommend turning the unit off about halfway through the drying period, and checking the food.
Rearrange the drying screens so that the lower ones move up and vice versa. Continue drying. The food
will dehydrate more evenly.
6. After drying, turn the unit off, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and let the unit cool down.
CAUTION! The food must be sufficiently dry to prevent spoiling.
Correctly dried vegetables will be dry and brittle.
Correctly dried fruit will be leathery and pliable.
Correctly dried mushrooms will be leathery or even brittle.
PACKAGING AND STORAGE OF DRIED FOOD
The dried food must be cool prior to storage (otherwise it may steam up and spoil). Wait for about one week
before packing for long-term storage.
We recommend packing the dried pieces in smaller quantities, so that you can use up the whole pack after
opening.
Ideally, store the dried food in sealable glasses, or cloth or paper bags.
CONSUMPTION OF DRIED FOOD
1. The food can be consumed or processed dry.
2. The food can be soaked before consumption or processing as follows:
Pour cold water into a pot, submerge the dried pieces and let them swell in a fridge for 1-8 hours de-
pending on the food type. The volume of food will increase up to double.
To retain the nutritional value of the dried food, you can use the water for cooking and preparation
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RECOMMENDED CAPACITIES AND TIME OF DRYING
FOR SOME FRUITS AND PLANTS
Fruit or plant
Drying capacity
with 5 screens
Drying time
with 5 screens
Apples
2 kg
16 hours
Pears
2 kg
17 hours
Apricots, peaches and plums
1,8 kg
11–12 hours
Mushrooms
1 kg
6–7 hours
Vegetables
1 kg
4–5 hours
Herbs and tea leaves
220 g
1–2 hours
Flowers
200 g
1–2 hours
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION! Always disconnect the power supply cable from the mains outlet before cleaning the appliance.
Prior to handling, make sure the appliance is cool!
The surface of the unit may only be cleaned using a moist cloth. Do not use any detergents or hard objects as
they may damage the unit surface!
Wash the drying screens in warm water with a bit of detergent. If the screens are very dirty, leave them in the
water and then use a soft brush.
Never clean the base with the fan under running water, do not rinse it, and do not submerge it in
water!
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Solution
The motor is not running.
The plug is inserted into the
socket incorrectly or insufficiently. Check the plug connection.
The socket is not supplied with
electricity.
Check to make sure voltage is
present, e.g. by using another
appliance.
The supply cable is damaged.
Refer the unit to an authorised
service centre for testing and
repair.
The motor is blowing but the unit
is not warming up.
The heat fuse against
overheating has reacted.
Disconnect the power supply
cable from the socket. Let the
unit cool. If the body does not
start warming up even after
cooling, refer to an authorised
service centre.
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