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How to set up your dehydrator
1. Remember to register your warranty with Vitality 4 Life, you can register by either
visiting our website and completing our online form or calling us directly.
2. Make sure the power switch is turned off. Place the dehydrator on a clean, dry
surface away from children and pets.
3. Plug into an undamaged electrical outlet.
Warning: Do not use an extension cord with your dehydrator.
4. To set temperature and time, see Operating Instructions.
5. Heat the unit at 35°C/95ºF for 45 minutes to remove any moisture.
6. If the unit stops for any reason, turn off, unplug and then repeat Steps 3 and 4. If
the unit continues to not operate normally, turn off, unplug and call Vitality 4 Life.
7. Follow your recipe to prepare the food that you wish to dehydrate.
8. Using oven mitts slide the dehydrator trays out of the unit and load the product to
be dehydrated onto the trays.
For best results, do not overlap the product and be sure to leave space between
the items to allow for maximum air circulation.
9. Using both hands for maximum stability, gently slide the dehydrator trays back
into the unit.
10. Once the door is closed, press the START button and follow the instructions to set
the Time and Temperature.
11. Moisture may collect on the surface of the food, this can be blotted off with a
paper towel.
Dehydrating Food
While most food types can be dehydrated at a temperature of approximately 55°C/131ºF,
when dehydrating meats, poultry and fish (making jerky, biltong etc) the temperature
needs to be raised to guard against pathogens such as Salmonella and E. Coli.
WARNING – It is recommended that meat and poultry are dehydrated at a
temperature of at least 68°C/155ºF, or alternatively the meat should be preheated
to 68°C/155ºF to guard against pathogens.
Fish should be steamed or baked to at least 93ºC/200ºF until flaky before dehydrating
at a temperature of least 68ºC/155ºF.
Choosing Food to Dehydrate
• For best results only use highest quality foods.
• Produce in peak season has more flavour and more nutrients.
• Meats, fish and poultry should be lean and fresh.
• Do not use food with bruises and blemishes. Bad produce can spoil the entire batch.
• Remove as much fat as possible from meats prior to dehydrating. You can use a
paper towel under meat when dehydrating to absorb fat.
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