OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
w WARNING
IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ & UNDERSTAND all of the instructions and
safeguards prior to using the Dehydrator.
1. Operate the Dehydrator on a clean, dry AND LEVEL surface.
2. Plug the Dehydrator into a standard 120 Volt, 60 Hz wall outlet.
3. Position the Dehydrator at least 12" (30.5 cm) from any wall during operation to
allow for proper air circulation.
4. Turn the Dehydrator to the ON position. When on, the light should illuminate the
Power Switch.
5. Load the Trays with the items to be dried. Lay foods flat on the Trays. Position
the pieces so that they do not touch each other. Do not overlap or allow the product
to touch. Allow ample space between the products for proper air circulation. Do not
place items to be dried on the Base, there will be no circulation of air on this Base.
6. Stack the loaded Trays onto the Base. Place the Lid onto the top Tray (FIGURE
3).
7. Remove any excess water from the food (this can be done by patting the
food with a paper towel or napkin). Excess moisture may cause the Dehydrator
temperature to drop.
8. Water droplets may form on the surface of some products while dehydrating.
Periodically blot the product with a clean paper towel.
NOTE: Drying times may vary based on many circumstances including
but not limited to: the relative humidity of the room, the temperature of
the food at the beginning of the drying process, the amount of food in
the Dehydrator, the leanness of the meat, etc.
9. After one hour of dehydrating, use a spatula and
flip the food. Flip the food often until it is no longer
sticky.
10. Check dryness after a few hours, then check
every two hours until dehydrated. Open or cut down
the middle if a few samples to check internal dryness.
If the food is still moist, dehydrate longer. Carefully
remove the food from the Trays when drying is
complete.
11. When finished drying, turn the Dehydrator OFF
and unplug from the power source. Allow the Trays
and the Base to cool before cleaning.
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT run the Dehydrator for
more than 24 hours at a time. After 24 hours,turn the
Dehydrator OFF and unplug from the power source.
Allow the Trays and the Base to cool for at least 2
hours before resuming operation.
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Fire Hazard. Do not block the air vents at the bottom of the
Dehydrator.
FIGURE 3