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General Operating Tips
The following section applies to all
models except where stated otherwise
Before operating your food dehydrator for the first time please be sure to completely
read and understand these instructions. Wash and dry the trays and any other parts
which will contact the food.
• The first time you turn on your Dehydrator you may notice an aroma. This is normal.
To avoid this smell from being transferred to the food, place one tray and the lid on
the base and following the instructions for your specific model, allow the unit to run
without food in place until the aroma is gone. This is only necessary the very first
time you use the dehydrator, and takes less then one hour.
• Place the dehydrator on a flat, dry and stable (not carpeted) surface. Make sure
there is at least one inch of clearance around the dehydrator to ensure proper air
flow.
• Prepare foods, according to the instructions given in this manual and fill the drying
trays. NEVER cover the center hole in the trays or the vents on the top lid!
• Make sure the drying trays are securely nestled on top of each other and on the
unit’s base.
• Plug the power cord into any standard 100-120 volt household outlet.
• Consult the various tables at the end of this manual to get an idea as to when food
is properly dehydrated and ready to be stored.
Tray Rotation
Inspect drying trays periodically. Rotate trays if the food you are drying requires
it. Remove all the trays as a unit, then remove the lid. Place the top tray on the base,
followed by the next uppermost tray, until all trays have been rotated.
Care and Maintenance
After each use, clean the drying trays and dehydrator lid with warm, soapy water.
Do not wash trays, lid or base in dishwasher. Stubborn particles may be removed by
soaking and/or using a plastic scrubber. Do not use abrasive materials or solvents to
clean plastic!
To clean the dehydrator’s base (the bottom part with the motor and heating element),
unplug and wipe clean with a damp sponge or cloth. NEVER immerse the base in water
or allow liquid to flow into the area that contains the electrical parts.
Storage
After the dehydrator is cleaned, dry all parts, stack drying trays on the base, and
store in a safe place.
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