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How To Operate Your
Food Dehydrator
Operating Instructions
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Your dehydrator is equipped with an “ON/OFF” switch (switch and panel design
will vary, but operation is the same for these models). The temperature is computer
controlled, preset at the factory and is not adjustable by the user. The switch gives the
user a convenient way to turn the dehydrator off while changing or rotating trays.
To operate the KN-128P
1- Locate the appliance in a safe place.
2- Load and then inset the trays.
3- Insert plug in proper outlet.
4- Select the switch’s “ON” position
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. The switch itself will illuminate indicating that
the unit is on. You will also hear the fan operating.
5- When fi nished, turn the switch “OFF” and remove the plug from the outlet.
If you will not be available to turn the dehydrator off at the correct time you may
want to connect the dehydrator to an automatic appliance timer similar. Be sure that the
timer’s specifi cations state that the timer has a capacity of at least 5 amps.
Your food dehydrator is simple to use and is designed to make the dehydration
process simple and accurate if the instructions are followed. Be sure that you have read
the safety tips at the beginning of this manual before proceeding.
The fi rst time you turn on your food dehydrator you may notice an aroma. This
is a normal by-product of the manufacturing process. To avoid this smell from being
transferred to the food, place one tray and the lid on the base, and following the
instructions below for your specifi c model, allow the unit to run without food in place until
the aroma is gone. This is only necessary the very fi rst time you use the dehydrator, and
takes less then one hour.
Before you begin preparing your food, wash and dry the trays, the lid, and the tray
liners if they are to be used. Locate the base where the dehydrator will be left during
the drying process and insure that the cord will reach an outlet in a safe manner. In this
way, as you prepare the food you can place it right on the trays. As a tray is fi lled it can
be placed on the dehydrator and you will be ready to start the dehydrator in no time!.