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- Page 1 Digital Food Dehydrator Please read the manual fully before using the appliance and keep the manual safe for future reference.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Safety guides Page 3 Appliance specific safety instructions Page 4 Illustration of the appliance Page 5 Before first time use Page 6 Preparing the food Page 6 Setting up your food dehydrator Page 7 How to operate the appliance Page 8 Dryness test Page 9... -
Page 3: Safety Guides
Safety Guides When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed including: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities 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. -
Page 4: Appliance Specific Safety Instructions
Ensure that the power cord does not come into contact with any hot surfaces Always allow adequate space around the work surface when using the digital food dehydrator. The appliance is designed for indoor use only. Do not place the appliance near electric or gas burners. -
Page 5: Illustration Of The Appliance
Appliance components diagram Temp Timer On/Off... -
Page 6: Before First Time Use
Before first time use Clean all parts of the appliance with a damp cloth. Ensure that the appliance is dry before attempting to dehydrate food. Make sure that all parts are fitted correctly and are in working condition. Preparing the food Unlike tinned fruit there is no extra sugar added during the de-hydrating process (unless the user adds sugar as an optional extra, this can sometimes produce a... -
Page 7: Setting Up Your Food Dehydrator
Setting up your food dehydrator Stacking the trays Before loading the trays with food it is a good idea to make sure that they are all aligned correctly by stacking them up near the preparation area. The narrow side of the tray is always at the top. -
Page 8: How To Operate The Appliance
How to operate your food dehydrator Safely place the appliance on a flat and level surface. Load and insert the trays, then insert the plug into the electrical outlet. Press the “ ON/OFF” button. To adjust the temperature press the “TEMP” button and select the temperature you require. -
Page 9: Dryness Test
Dryness Test Fruits, if dried properly, should have a pliable and leathery texture with little moisture (less than 20%). It is a frequent problem that people over dry fruit, this can lead to a poor taste and the fruit having less nutritional value. Therefore to achieve the best possible taste from dehydrated food ensure the correct drying time is followed. -
Page 10: Rehydrating Foods
Re-hydrating foods Foods that have been dehydrated can be re-hydrated in water, this can be performed in 3 ways: Fruits and vegetables can be soaked in water for 2-6 hours, ensure that they are refrigerated during this process. They can be soaked in boiling water for 5-10 minutes until they have reached the desired consistency. -
Page 11: Vegetable Prep Table
Vegetable preparation table Vegetable Preparation Dryness test Approx. time (hours) Artichokes Cut into 1/3 inch strips and boil for Brittle 6-14 hours about ten mins Asparagus Cut into 1 inch pieces. Tips yield better Brittle 6-14 hours product Beans Cut and steam until translucent Brittle 8-26 hours Beets... -
Page 12: Fruit Prep Table
Fruit preparation table Fruit Preparation Dryness test Approx. time (hours) Apples Pare, core and cut into pliable 5-6 hours slices or rings Artichoke Cut into 1/8 inch strips brittle 5 to 13 hours Apricots Clean, cut into halves or in pliable 12-38 hours slices... -
Page 13: Making Beef Jerky
Making Beef jerky As with nearly all foods, it is important to start with a quality cut of meat. Select a lean cut or round stake about one to one and a half inches thick, trim off all the excess fat and connective tissue. Fat hampers how well the meat will dry and the connective tissue will make the beef jerky hard to chew. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Possible solutions No heat. No power. Be sure the unit is plugged in. No Fan. Make sure the power is switched Check the outlet is working. No heat. Broken wire in unit. -
Page 15: Uk And Eu Guarantee
UK and EU Guarantee Your new Andrew James product comes with a 24 month guarantee and a 2 year fixed warranty, effective from receipt confirmation. Your receipt or order number is required as proof of purchase date so it is imperative that you keep it safe. This guarantee only applies if the item has been used solely for the use intended, and all instructions have been followed accordingly. -
Page 16: Disposal Of The Appliance
Disposal of the appliance This Product is for Household Use Only! Correct disposal of this product This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household waste throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. - Page 17 All of our electrical appliances conform to pre-existing EC Directives 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive) and 2004/108/EC (EMC Directives). For further information please visit http://www.esc.org.uk/industry/product- safety/product-testing-screening/kitchen-appliances/ Copyright Andrew James...
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