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Operating Instructions
Food dehydrators work at high temperatures for extended periods of
time. They require air to flow through the unit in order to dry the food
evenly. The air flow will result in the temperature within the unit to
fluctuate up to 10 degrees while it is running, this is expected and normal
behavior. It is not designed to “trap the heat in”, but rather to allow the
heated air and moisture to escape, thus the doors are not designed to be
air tight.
Ensure that the dehydrator is plugged into a properly grounded
power outlet and is positioned in a safe, well ventilated area away
from flammable items. Always monitor this device when operating
and observe all fire safety procedures including the availability of fire
extinguishing devices.
1. Examine the carton and the unit for any damage that may
have occurred during shipping. Contact the seller to report any
damages.
2. Make sure the power switch is turned off. Place the unit on a well-
ventilated, clean, dry surface away from children and pets. Plug
into an undamaged electrical outlet. DO NOT use an extension
cord with this dehydrator.
3. Turn the unit on. See Programming Instructions for proper start up
instructions.
4. Heat the unit to 35°C (or 95°F) for 45 minutes to make sure the
unit is functioning properly. During this time the temperature will
fluctuate up to 10° from the set temperature.
5. If the unit stops for any reason, turn off, unplug and then repeat
steps 3 and 4. If the unit does not operate normally, turn off, unplug
and contact the STX Service Department (See Contact Information
on back cover).
6. Follow your recipe to prepare the food that you wish to dehydrate.
7. Program the dehydrator. See the Programing Instructions section
of this Owner’s Manual.
8. Using oven mitts, slide the dehydrator trays out of the unit and load
the product to be dehydrated onto the trays. Do not overlap the
food when placing onto trays, keep all food inside the tray area.
9. Using both hands for maximum stability, slide the dehydrator trays
back into the unit. Do not push too hard.
10. Hang the door losely over the front of the unit. The door is made
to allow moisture and heat to escape so that the food will properly
dehydrate.
