Before Initial Use - Clatronic DR 2751 Mode D'emploi

• Keep the unit at a safe distance from easily inflammable objects
such as furniture, curtains, etc. (30 cm). Under no circumstances
should the device be installed in cupboards.
• Keep a safety distance of 10 cm to the walls.
• Ventilation: Always keep the ventilation slots free from any ob-
structions and dirt.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca-
pabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in
a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
unless they are older 8 years and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than
8 years.

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.
• 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, vegeta-
bles, 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.
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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 figs) 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 five 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.