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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Remove all packaging materials, such as plastic bags and foam inserts and check to
ensure that all parts and accessories are accounted for.
2. Read and remove all stickers on unit (except for rating label on bottom).
3. Wipe the trays and lid with a damp cloth. (Trays and lid are not dishwasher safe.) Wipe
the base unit with a slightly damp cloth. Never submerge the base unit in water or
wash it in the dishwasher.
4. Switch the appliance on without any food in it, and let it run for 30 minutes. (Any
smoke or smells during this time are normal and will dissipate with use.) After
30 minutes, turn the Food Dehydrator off, unplug it, and let it cool completely.
5. Rinse trays and lid one more time and dry well before storing.
HOW TO OPERATE THE 5-TRAY FOOD DEHYDRATOR
A straightforward design makes the 5-Tray Food Dehydrator a breeze to use. The base
contains a heater and fan that sends warm air through the vented trays to remove moisture
from food. Use the dehydrator in a well ventilated, warm, and dry room.
1. Prepare food for dehydrating. For fruits and vegetables, this may include a
pre-treatment, such as blanching or a dip in acidulated water to preserve texture and
color. Most meats should be cooked before dehydrating. For jerky, follow a trusted
recipe and follow food safety guidelines. NOTE: Because fruits and vegetables dried in
your food dehydrator don’t include preservatives, they will be different in appearance
from most store-bought dried fruits.
2. Place the dehydrator’s base on a dry, level, heatproof surface, away from any
flammable objects.
3. Place prepared foods on trays in a single layer. Note that for trays to stack, the food
must be placed on the side of the tray that has a rim around the hole in the center. You
do not have to fill all five trays with food. NOTE: Never use oil or nonstick spray on the
trays.
4. Stack trays on base from bottom to top. The height is adjustable. To increase the
height, align the solid plastic tab at the bottom of one tray over the multiple, thinner
tabs of the tray below it. For less height, don’t align the tabs. NOTE: For best results,
stack at least three trays when dehydrating, even if some are empty.
5. Place lid over top tray and plug the Food Dehydrator in.
6. Turn the dial clockwise to turn on the heater and fan and to set the temperature
between 95˚F and 158˚F. The LED ring around the dial will light up when the Food
Dehydrator is on.
WARNING: Do not run the appliance for more than 20 hours in one single use. After 20
hours, turn the Food Dehydrator off, unplug it, and allow it to cool for at least 2 hours
before operating again.
7. During dehydrating, periodically rotate trays, carefully moving the bottom tray to
the top tray position. The foods on the bottom tray closest to the heat and fan will
dehydrate quicker.
NOTE: Many variables affect drying time including the size and composition of the
food and the ambient humidity. Check on foods regularly to ensure you get the results
you’re after.
8. When finished dehydrating, turn the Food Dehydrator off and allow food to cool
before storing airtight. NOTE: Be sure to follow food safety guidelines when storing
dehydrated foods.
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