General Safety Instructions; Special Safety Instructions - Clatronic DR 2751 Mode D'emploi

General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the
appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the
warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal
packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass
on the operating instructions.
• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for
the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fi t for commer-
cial use. Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources
of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid)
and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands.
If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.
• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance
and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug
itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and
remove the attached accessories.
• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you lea-
ve the room you should always turn the device off. Remove
the plug from the socket.
• Check the appliance and the cable for damage on a regular
basis. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged.
• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always
contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure
to danger, always have a faulty cable be replaced only by
the manufacturer, by our customer service or by a qualifi ed
person and with a cable of the same type.
• Use only original spare parts.
• Pay careful attention to the following "Special Safety Instruc-
tions".
Children and Frail Individuals
• In order to ensure your children's safety, please keep all
packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their
reach.
WARNING!
Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the foil
as there is a danger of suffocation!
• In order to protect children or frail individuals from the ha-
zards of electrical equipment, please ensure that this device
is only used under supervision. This device is not a toy. Do
not allow small children to play with it.

Special Safety Instructions

• Never place the device in the vicinity of e.g. walls or curtains
during use.
• Please do not place the machine on metal surfaces (e.g.
sink).
• The machine must always be switched off before the mains
lead is removed.
• Never immerse the lid of the food dehydrator in water.
Before Initial Use
• Remove any packaging and transport safety equipment from
the device, if present. All parts should be rubbed down with a
damp cloth. This will remove dust which might have collected
during transport. Re-insert the parts in the reverse order.
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• Insert the mains plug into a correctly installed 230 V, 50 Hz
safety power socket. For the relevant information please see
the type plate on the device.
• Ensure that the machine is switched off.
• Place the machine on the dry, non-slip surface.
Drying Food
Drying food is an effi cient method of preserving fruit, vegetables,
herbs, meat, etc. Storing dried foods is easy and requires little
storage space. The shelf-life can be further extended by storage
in airtight containers.
Please note that food which you have produced at home in
your food dehydrator may have a different appearance to
convenience foods that you buy in the supermarket or organic
food shop. The reason for this is that no artifi cial colourings or
preservatives are used in your food dehydrator.
You can also (partially) reverse the drying process by simply
soaking the dried fruit or vegetables in cold water or cooking
them with other foods.
Drying Fruit and Vegetables
1. Please wash the fruit or vegetables thoroughly.
2. If necessary, remove any pips, stones and damaged parts.
3. Cut and grate the food which you would like to dry into
pieces of the required size (e.g. cut apricots in half).
4. If required, you can pre-blanch the vegetables and sprinkle
the fruit with a little lemon, sugar, cinnamon, honey or grated
coconut.
5. Fruit with a naturally waxy skin (e.g. grapes and fi gs) and
long cooking times should be blanched.
6. Place the fruits on the grid(s) in such a way that the fruits
do not touch one another. Each grid can hold approx. three
small sliced apples.
7. Up to fi ve grids can be used at the same time.
8. Replace the lid and then close the machine.
9. Switch on the food dehydrator with the ON/OFF switch.
Please note that the drying times also depend on the ambient
temperature. Some foods require up to 12 hours.
Drying Meat
1. Remove any fat and gristle from the meat. Then cut the
meat into narrow strips.
2. Marinate the meat for 6 to 8 hours.
3. Place the strips on the grid(s).
4. Here too it is possible to use fi ve grids at the same time.
5. Replace the lid and close the machine.
6. Switch on the machine using the ON/OFF switch.
Here too the drying time depends on the ambient temperature.
Meat requires approx. 8 to 10 hours.
Before checking whether your food has dried suffi ciently, you
should store it in a cool place for a short time. Dried foods
should be solid to the touch. Please ensure that there are no
soft areas.
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