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BY1101 (HS07566)

Food Dehydrator

Assembly & Operation Instructions

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

This manual provides important information on proper operation & maintenance. Every effort has been

made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible

condition and situation that may occur. We reserve the right to change this product at any time without

prior notice.

IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE, DO

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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING: This product may contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

201311

Summary of content (8 pages)

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201311 BY1101 (HS07566) Food Dehydrator Assembly & Operation Instructions READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. This manual provides important information on proper operation & maintenance. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. We reserve the right to change this product at any time without prior notice.
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HS07566 Food Dehydrator Assembly & Instructions Features: 125 Watts/120V/60H 5 interchangeable Food Trays Domed Top Adjustable Heat Vents Quiet Operation Contemporary Design READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. CAUTION: This product is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other blade) as a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before and after use, wash the trays with warm soapy water. Dry all parts completely before using. Use care when handling the product and when cleaning the product to prevent injury. This unit is NOT dishwasher safe. WA Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical products, especially when children are present.
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How To Dehydrate Fruits & Vegetables ● The heating element of this appliance will become hot, and could burn bare hands. ● Use caution when rotation trays, checking the drying progress, and when removing dried foods. ● Steam and hot air will escape from the top of the lid while the unit Is plugged in. Before beginning, wash and dry the dehydrator trays. Clean, dry trays will produce the best results.
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Conditioning & Storing Dehydrated Foods Allow the foods to cool completely before packaging or storing. Dried foods need conditioning time before storing. Conditioning allows for further drying and removes most of the remaining moisture in the food. Place food in a dry, well ventilated and protected area and let stand about 1 week. For best results, dried food should be stored in small quantities, in a cool and dry place. Avoid exposing dehydrated foods to direct sunlight during storing.
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Recommended Drying Times Food Apples Apricots Bananas Cherries Cranberries Grapes Kiwi Mango Pinapple Strawberries Asparagus Beans (Wax or Green) Carrots Mushrooms Peas Peppers Tomatoes Zucchini or Squash Beef Jerky Preparation Doness Fruit Core & slice into rings less, Pliable pre-treat for 2min Cut in half, and remove pit, slice into smaller pieces, Pliable dry with skin down. Pretreat to retain color.
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Additional Dehydrator Uses These instructions are to be used only as a guide. Some experimentation, trial and error will be necessary to get perfectly dehydrated flowers, ornaments, etc. Baked Clay for Holiday Ornaments & Children’s Crafts Mix together 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of salt & 1 cup of water to create dough that can be transformed into ornaments and figurines and crafts when dried. A great activity for kids and families to do together on rainy days and school breaks.
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Dehydrator Reciepes Candied Pineapples Slices 1 Large Can of Pineapple Slices in Juice ½ Sugar Drain pineapple. Roll pinapple slices into surgar. Shake off to remove excess surgar. Arrange on trays lines with parchment paper, with slices close but not touching. Dry for 24-36 hours, or until pineapple slices are leathery and pliable. Banana Chips 2-3 Fresh Bananas ¼ Cup Lemon Juice Slice into 1/8” pieces, and briefly dip into lemon juice. Arrange on trays, with slices close together but not touching.