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8 Trays Food Dehydrator
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Introduction
Safety Cautions
Technical Information
Components and Names
Cleaning and Maintenance
Failures and Solutions
Packing List
Product Operation and Cautions
Process before Food Drying
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Warranty
CONTENTS
USER MANUAL
HOW-TO
8 Trays Food
Dehydrator with Timer
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SECTION A
Introduction
SECTION B
Safety Cautions
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This household food dehydrator with an energy-saving design and
precision manufacturing is used for making dried fruit without adding
any additives, which locks food nutrition and prolongs food storage
time. It is definitely a good helper for healthy eating!
Simple and fast drying of vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, and other
foods like dried apples, dried bananas, dried vegetables, dried
beef, dried fish, etc.
A hot air circulation drying system can dry food faster.
The temperature control design can set different temperatures for
drying according to different foods.
Food is dried to be delicious, healthy, and unique.
The layered design can be combined freely according to the
amount of food, which is more efficient and convenient.
This product is intended for home use.
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Check if the labeled voltage is consistent with the supply voltage.
This product is for home use only. The company will not be liable for
any failure or damage caused by the product’s commercial use, inap-
propriate use, or out-of-spec use, and such damage will render the
warranty void.
The plugged-in socket must be ground-protected. The plug must be
tightened; otherwise, a loose connection may cause a fire.
The multi-purpose sockets are not allowed to be used with other
appliances.
When unplugging, please hold the plug tight instead of pulling the
power cord. Should the power cord be damaged, please dispose of it
directly or replace it with a specially made cord by our company.
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This product is a long-running unit that shall be placed where children
cannot reach it.
The product shall not be placed on an unstable, humid, or heat-labile
surface when running, so as to avoid possible damage or failure.
This product is a vented heating unit. During the operation, the
bottom of the unit shall be cleared of any objects that might congest
the air inlet; otherwise, the product may be damaged or a risk might
occur.
The product should be kept safe during operation. During operation,
the heat radiation port should not be covered to avoid any danger.
The product shall not be placed directly into the fire or near any heat
source or ignition source; otherwise, the product may be damaged or
fail; in the worst cases, fire and other hazards may occur.
It is not allowed to rinse the product with water. Wet cloth wiping is
allowed. The product shall be cooled down to room temperature
before any cleaning.
If the product will not be used for some time, please unplug it to avoid
a prolonged connection between the plug and the socket. Plug shall
be pulled out in the following conditions: failure, cleaning, servicing.
Do not use water as an extinguishing agent when the product catches
on fire. Please cover the portion on fire with a wet cloth.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by designated
servicing personnel or equivalent so as to avoid any danger from
happening.
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The product or power cord is damaged.
The product falls accidentally, causing an abnormal condition to the
product. If any of the above happens, please return the product to our
service center. Original parts will be used.
DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT if any of the following
occurs!!!
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SECTION C
Technical Information
SECTION E
Product Operation and Caution
When first used, the dehydrator tray should be cleaned and wiped
with a cloth.
Place the pre-treated food on each tray; then place the tray on the
device housing and close the lid.
After pressing the power button, press the setting button to set the
time. For the first time, the time starts flashing, and the default time is
8 hours. Increase or decrease the time by turning the knob. Each
increase or decrease in time is 30 minutes. After increasing the time to
72 hours, the time will go directly to 1 hour. After decreasing the time
to 1 hour, the time will turn directly to 72 hours. The longest time is 72
hours, and the shortest time is 1 hour.
Press the set button for the second time; the temperature will start
flashing, and the default temperature is 95 °F.Increase or decrease the
temperature by turning the knob. Each time, the temperature can be
increased or decreased by 9 °F.After the temperature is increased to
158°F, it will go directly to 95°F. After the temperature is decreased to
95°F, it will go directly to 158°F. The maximum temperature is 158 °F,
and the minimum temperature is 95 °F.
When the set time is over, the program will first turn off the heating
element, and the motor will continue to work. After 3 seconds, the
motor will stop working. If the food does not reach the desired taste or
dryness when the time reaches zero, the above operation can be
repeated.
When the food is dried or the machine stops working as planned, turn
off the power and unplug the product.
Clean trays and juice trays after operation.
Operation
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SECTION D
Components and Names
Model
Name
Size
Rated Voltage
Rated Frequency
Rated Power
120V
50Hz-60Hz
370-450W
Food Dehydrator
VH1182
32*26*25.5 CM
The product shall be subject to the real object
Upper Cover
Tray
Led Screen
Power Key
Increasing Key
Main Body
Heating Element
Time Indicator
Set Key
Decreasing Key
Temperature Indicator
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SECTION F
Process before Food Drying
The temperature on the tray is the highest when the product is working,
so that the food can be dried more evenly; the position of the tray should
be changed regularly.
After the food is dried, if it is not consumed immediately, the dried food
should be sealed in a container or plastic bag and stored in the refrigera-
tor.
After product use, it is recommended that all trays be placed on top of
the product, regardless of whether or not there is food in the tray.
Please pretreat the food before drying, such as by washing, slicing, cutting,
soaking, etc. Food pretreatment helps to maintain the color and flavor of
the food after drying.
The maximum service time should not exceed 72 hours at a time to
avoid affecting the life of the entire machine.
After each use, turn off the power switch and unplug the product.
When the power is on and the product is in normal use, the operation
panel will light up, other parts, such as the fan, will work normally, and
there will be wind blowing out from the side of the front flap, while
there is a noticeable sound.
This product cannot be filled with water or any other liquid, but a
small amount of water is allowed to drip on the food in the tray.
Please keep the natural flow of hot air inside the machine when
drying. Do not put too much food on the tray, and do not overlap the
food. The drying time is different for different foods.
(Note: When the machine starts working, if there is not enough time to
dry the food in one day, it can be dried the next day. (In this case,
please use a container or plastic bag to seal the food that has not yet
been dried.)
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Points for attention
1/4 glass of juice plus 2 glasses of water, all food to be dried shall be
dipped for around 2 minutes. (Note: To combine juice and food, such
as the apple juice plus the apple)
Pretreatment Table
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A.Pretreatment of fruits
(Note: The below suggestion is for reference only)
Food Name
Apple
Artichoke
Almonds
Bananas
Cherries
Bilberries
Jujubes
Figs
Grapes
Orange Peel
Peaches
Pears
Nectarines
Preparation
Cored, sliced or
circled
Cut into 1/8 inch
strips
Cut in Half or
sliced, coring
Peel and cut into
3-4mm pieces
Coring or whole
Open or whole
Coring and sliced
(or whole)
Sliced
Long Strip Fragile
Flexible
Flexible
Peeled and sliced
Coring for semi dry,
half or 1/4
Whole
Cut in half with
peel for air dried,
Coring for semi dry
Dry Standard
Flexible
Fragile
Flexible
brittle
Flexible
Flexible
Tough
Tough
Flexible
Flexible
Time/Hour
(approximately)
7-9
7-9
7-9
7-9
7-9
7-9
7-9
7-9
7-9
7-9
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Steaming, boiling water, or oil. Recommended for beam, cauliflower,
asparagus, and potatoes.
The prepared vegetables are placed in boiling water for around 3-5
minutes. Screen out water and put it into the tray.
The vegetables are dipped in lemon juice for around 2 minutes.
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B. Pretreatment of vegetables
Food Name
Artichokes
Asparagus
Leguminous
Beets
Brussels Leaves
Cauliflowers
Cabbages
Carrots
Cauliflowers
Celery
Chinese chives
Cucumbers
Steamed and sliced
Steam and cut
Slice into 1/4 inch
Slice
Peel and slice into
1/2 inch
Instant
Tough
Fragile
Peel and cut into
1/8 inch strips
Tough
Steam, cool, remove
head and root
Take the leaves off
the stem
Cut and steam until
soft, about 3-5 minutes
Cut open and steam
to translucent
Cut into 1 inch piece Fragile
Fragile
Fragile
Preparation Dry Standard
Fragile 5-7
5-7
5-7
5-7
Fragile 5-7
Fragile 5-7
5-7
5-7
5-7
Tough 5-7
5-7
Fragile 5-7
Time/Hour
(approximately)
Cut into 1/3 inch strips
and cook for about
10 minutes
Food Name
Eggplants
Preparation Dry Standard
Fragile 5-7
Time/Hour
(approximately)
Slice into 1/4 inch,
1/3 inch thick
Garlics Fragile 5-7Peel and slice
Peppers Fragile 5-7Whole
Mushrooms Tough 5-7Slice or whole
Onions Fragile 5-7Slice
Peas Fragile 5-7Steam for 3-5 minutes
Potatoes Fragile 5-7
Slice, dice, steam for
8-10 minutes
Chinese rhubarb Moisture free 5-7
Peel and cut into
1/8 inch long
Spinach Fragile 5-7Steamed to dry
Tomatoes Tough 5-7Peel, cut in half or slice
Pumpkins Fragile 5-7Slice into 1/4 inch
Chills Fragile 5-7
Remove seeds and cut
into 1/4 inch strips
or circles
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SECTION G
Cleaning and Maintenance
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SECTION H
Failures and Solutions
Unplug all power sources from the dehydrator before cleaning.
At the end of food drying, the trays should be cleaned with warm
water and a soft cloth. If necessary, clean them with an agent and wipe
them dry.
It is prohibited to use water flow to clean the Dehydrator or submerge
the housing in water to clean it. The dirty bottom of the Dehydrator
can be cleaned and wiped with wet wipes.
Abrasive detergent, metal brushes or organic solvents are prohibited.
The cleaned product shall be stored in a cool, vented place.
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Muscle (without fat): Marinate well to make it tender before drying. Salt
should be added to the marinade to remove moisture and keep the
meat fresh.
Salting standard: 1/2 glass of bean sausage, 1 garlic pounded; 2 spoons of
brown sugar; 2 spoons of tomato sausage; 1/2 cup of Worcestershire
sauce; 1–1/4 teaspoons of salt; 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder; and 1/2
teaspoon of pepper, all mixed up. The meat is stripped into cubicles and
put into the unit. The time is set to 2–8 hours until all moisture has
vaporized.
Poultry meat: All poultry meat shall be boiled before the drying process.
The best way is to steam or roast. The drying time is set to 2 – 8 hours
until all moisture is vaporized.
Fish: It is recommended to steam or roast the fish (in the oven for 200 °C
of roasting, 20 minutes). The drying time is set to 2 – 8 hours until all
moisture has vaporized.
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C.Pretreatment of meat and fish
Wipe excessively, and remove the bad leaf. The vanilla is distributed
onto the tray. The time setting is different based on the kind; it takes
around 2 – 6 hours for drying.
D.Vanilla
Sliced (peeled). Scattered onto the tray and dried for around 30 minutes
to 2 hours.
E.Bread:
Shell was peeled and cleaned with hot water. Scatter onto the tray. The
nuts are frozen and stored. The oil content in the nuts may lead to some
rotten flavor, so they must be stored in the refrigerator for freshness.
When needed, the nuts are taken out and placed at room temperature;
the drying time is around 18 – 26 hours.
F.Nut
Failures Cause Analysis Solutions
Product not
Working
The light does
not work while
product
working
Power plug is not plugged
in or loosened
Damaged Power socket
Damaged Power cord
Damaged power indicator
Send it to the designated
department or
professional maintenance
personnel for replacement
Replace the power socket
Plug in
Send it to the designated
department or professional
maintenance personnel for
replacement
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SECTION I
Packing List
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SECTION K
Warranty
The VIVOHOME warranty program is our commitment to you.
We are committed to providing you with a high-quality product that
meets your needs and expectations. To demonstrate our confidence in
the durability and performance of our products, we offer the following
warranty.
This warranty program applies to any orders, purchases, receipts, or use of
any products sold by VIVOHOME and is valid for a period of 1 year from
the date of purchase. However, please note that this warranty period is
only valid for the original order. If you receive a replacement order during
the warranty period, it will not include a separate warranty period.
WARRANTY COVERAGE
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from misuse, accident,
unauthorized modification, or any other circumstances not directly relat-
ed to the manufacturing and design of the product, including but not
limited to:
Parts lost during use.
Normal wear and tear of products or parts.
Incorrect installation (such as using the wrong voltage) or assembly.
Exceeding the bearing capacity of the product.
Use under extremely harsh conditions.
Improper cleaning or maintenance.
Damage caused by any reason other than the intended use of the
product.
Indirect loss or damage caused by the product.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
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Failures Cause Analysis Solutions
Product
working
without hot air
Low temperature setting,
and the room temperature
exceeds the set
temperature
Burnout fuse
Burnout heating wire
Reset the temperature
Send it to the designated
department or professional
maintenance personnel for
replacement
Send it to the designated
department or professional
maintenance personnel for
replacement
Main Body
1 Piece
Tray
8 Pieces
Manual
1 Piece
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VIVOHOME will provide technical support, replacement, refund, or other
solutions based on the nature of the issue. If you wish to return the origi-
nal package for any reason, please contact us for confirmation before
proceeding. You can expect to receive a response within 48 hours.
Thank you for choosing VIVOHOME. We are committed to ensuring the
quality and satisfaction of your purchase. If you have any questions or
need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service
team.
If you find any defects that affect the use of the product or if the product
stops working and cannot be repaired during the warranty period, please
contact our customer service team at our email or via Amazon & app’ s
direct messaging service as soon as possible. Provide the following infor-
mation to expedite the process:
HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM
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