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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ON/OFF button
Press the ON/OFF button to start the dehydrator in the FAST function with a preset temperature of 70 °C
and a time of 10 hours. Press the MODE button again to start the dehydrator in the SLOW function with
a preset temperature of 50 °C and a time of 99 hours. Press the ON/OFF button for the third time to turn the
dehydrator off.
MODE button
Press this button to switch between FAST and SLOW functions (FAST function dries food quickly thanks
to two motors working simultaneously, SLOW function dries slower using one motor).
SET button
Press this button to adjust the time and the temperature.
Press the button once, it shows the time flashing on the display (press the arrow „^" to increase the time,
press the arrow „ " to decrease the time). The time can be set from 1 to 99 hours.
Press the button again, it shows the temperature flashing on the display (press the arrow „^" to increase the
temperature, press the arrow „ " to decrease the temperature). The temperature can be set from 35 to 70 °C.
Press and hold the „^" or „ " to change the settings more quickly.
°F/°C button
Press this button to change the displayed set temperature from °F to °C and other way round (°C is default).
WARM button
When the dehydrator is done drying, it beeps single time and switches to WARM function with a preset
temperature of 35 °C and a preset time of 99 hours. This function can be cancelled by pressing the WARM
button or the ON/OFF button.
Warning:
If you open the door when any of the functions is running, the function will be interrupted, the dehydrator will
beep and the display will show the error E1. If you do not close the door within 30 seconds, the dehydrator
will automatically turn off.
The unit is designed to dry food (fruit, vegetables, herbs, flowers, mushrooms, meat, etc.).
Water is evaporated during the drying process. The unit works on the principle of direct flow of hot air, which
means the food is not overheated, and is dried evenly.
If you put cut pieces of fruit in a weak solution of lemon juice, it will keep its bright colour, and not go brown.
You may put hard vegetables (carrot, celery) in hot water for 1-2 minutes before drying, and then drain them.
They will retain their taste, and the drying will take less time.
1. Wash and dry fruits or vegetables first. Cut away any poor quality pieces (half-rotten, bruised, etc.). To
speed up the process, you can stone the fruit, cut out the core or peel the skin. You can dip the fruit in
honey, herbs or juice to adjust the flavour to your liking.
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2. Cut the food into slices, and arrange the slices on drying screens in an even manner. Do not overlap the
slices; there should be a tiny space between them. To allow sufficient airflow, leave at least 10% of the
drying screen surface free.
3. You can improve the airflow and shorten the process by removing empty screens. However, always leave
at least 5 screens in the appliance. Always use the lid.
4. Connect the dryer into mains.
5. Press (2) buton to turn ON the appliance, the display will appear 10 (hours).
6. Press + / – buttons (5) to set the required drying time. After setting the time, it will save and turn ON after
10 seconds of inactivity.
7. The termostat knob (1) set the desired drying temperature.
We recommend:
Flowers: approx. 35–40° C
Herbs: approx. 40° C
Bakery products: 40–50° C
Vegetables: 50–55° C;
Fruit: 55–60° C
Meat, fish: 65–70° C
Do not be afraid of experimenting. The time and intensity of drying varies depending on the water con-
tent, thickness of slices, their quantity and your preference. You will soon find out for yourself what mode
suits you the best.
8. After a period of the set time, the appliance will switch OFF
9. We recommend turning the unit off about halfway through the drying period, and checking the food.
Rearrange the drying screens so that the lower ones move up and vice versa. Continue drying. The food
will dehydrate more evenly.
10. When the food dryer will finish with drying let the hot air inside until natural cooling, then it is possible to
remove the food.
CAUTION! The food must be sufficiently dry to prevent spoiling.
Correctly dried vegetables will be dry and brittle.
Correctly dried fruit will be leathery and pliable.
Correctly dried mushrooms will be leathery or even brittle.
PACKAGING AND STORAGE OF DRIED FOOD
The dried food must be cool prior to storage (otherwise it may steam up and spoil). Wait for about one week
before packing for long-term storage.
We recommend packing the dried pieces in smaller quantities, so that you can use up the whole pack after
opening.
Ideally, store the dried food in sealable glasses, or cloth or paper bags.
CONSUMPTION OF DRIED FOOD
1. The food can be consumed or processed dry.
2. The food can be soaked before consumption or processing as follows:
Pour cold water into a pot, submerge the dried pieces and let them swell in a fridge for 1-8 hours
de-pending on the food type. The volume of food will increase up to double.
To retain the nutritional value of the dried food, you can use the water for cooking and preparation
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