Use and Care Manual

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*For door assembly, page 25.
**TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE, page 24.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating your dehydrator is extremely simple! Begin by plugging in your unit. Then using both
hands (to prevent tipping) carefully slide trays loaded with food into position. Once the trays are
in place, replace door* and set the thermostat to the correct temperature.
1. Place the dehydrator on a smooth, dry surface.
2. Load the trays with food. Place the door on machine.*
3. Plug the power cord into standard 120 volt outlet or 220/240 volt outlet depending
upon your voltage.
4. Set the thermostat to desired temperature.**
5. When the food has dehydrated, and is dry, allow it to cool. See pages 8 – 12 for
proper dryness test and approximate drying time. Then package in airtight food
storage containers.
10. Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. Always plug cord into the wall outlet before turning machine on. To disconnect, turn
switch to “off” before removing plug from wall outlet.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. Do not remove the ground pin on your power cord.
16. Avoid contacting moving parts.
17. Clean only sides and bottom, don’t wipe any electrical components.
18. This appliance should not be used by children or persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge of using the
appliance. Only persons who properly understand the safe use of the appliance the
hazards involved shall use this appliance. Children should only operate the
appliance under close supervision and in no case should they play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
19. This appliances is not intended to be operated with an external timer or separate
remote control system.
20. The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be
disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to
dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point
for recycling of waste, electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection
and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve
natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human
health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your
waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product.
21. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.