Food Dehydrator Please read the manual fully before using the appliance and keep the manual safe for future reference.
Contents Important Safeguards Page 3 Use of the appliance Page 4 Selecting foods to dry Page 4 Instructions for use Page 5 Storage Page 6 Table for dehydrating vegetables Page 8 Table for dehydrating fruits Page 10 Rehydrating Foods Page 11 Preparing Meat, Fish, Poultry and Game Page 12 Cleaning and Maintenance Page 13 Electrical Information Page 13 Disposal of the appliance Page 15 UK and EU Guarantee Page 15 Contact details Page 16 2
Important Safeguards 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. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Always operate the appliance on a smooth, even and stable surface. Do not place the unit on a hot surface. Always remove the plug of the appliance safely. Do not pull on the appliances cord to remove the appliance plug from the electrical socket. Never handle or operate the appliance with wet hands. Do not use the appliance for longer than 40 hours, after using the appliance for the full 40 hours, switch it off and unplug the appliance. Allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes.
Cut off any spoiled parts of the food before dehydrating. Slice the products in such a way so that it rests freely between the two trays. If the food placed in the higher trays is dehydrating slower than the food in the lower trays, you can change the position of the trays to allow them to dry evenly.
5. Plug the appliance in to the electrical socket and turn on the appliance by pressing the switch to the “On” position, the red light will then alight. 6. Set the temperature of the dehydrator to the required setting. See pages 7—10. 7. Rotate the trays at intervals throughout, to ensure even drying. Unplug the appliance, rotate the trays, then plug the appliance back in and continue to dry. 8.
The naturally high acidic and sugar content contained of many fruits allows them to be stored for longer periods of time. When packaged and stored correctly most fruit can last for about a year whilst vegetables can be stored for up to about 6 months. Do not consume fruits and vegetables that show any signs of deterioration.
Dehydrating vegetables Name Preparing Condition after Duration of dehydrating process (hours) Artichoke Cut into strips (3-4mm) Fragile 5-13 Aubergine Peel and slice (6-12mm) Fragile 6-18 Broccoli Peel and cut, steam for 3-5 mins Fragile 6-20 Mushrooms Slice or dry whole (small mushrooms) Hard 6-14 Green beans Cut and boil till they become transparent Fragile 8-26 Vegetable marrows Slice into pieces (6mm) Fragile 6-18 Cabbage Peel and cut into stripes (3mm) take out the heart H
Parsley Put the leafs into sections Crispy 2-10 Tomato Peel and cut into pieces or into round pieces Hard 8-24 Rhubarb Peel and slice into pieces (3mm) Hard 8-38 Beetroot Boil and then let it cool down. Cut off the roots and the tops. Slice into round pieces Crispy 8-26 Celery Slice into pieces (6mm) Crispy 6-14 Spring onion Shred it Crispy 6-10 Asparagus Slice into pieces (2.
Table for Dehydrating Fruits Fruit Preparation Dryness test Approx.
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. You can also re-hydrate fruits and vegetables by cooking them. Do not add seasoning or sugar during this process.
Preparing meat, fish, poultry and game It is recommended to pickle meat before dehydrating it to save its natural taste and make the meat softer. Ensure that the meat is marinated for at least 3 hours please note the longer your marinade the meat, the better the flavour will be. It is necessary to add salt to pickle as it helps to remove the water from the meat and allows it to dehydrate more efficiently. Always use clean meats. Meats with higher fat content do not dry correctly.
Cleaning and Maintenance Before cleaning check if the appliance is unplugged and has fully cooled down. Clean the base of the appliance with the help of a damp cloth and then rub it dry. Wash the lid and tray sections of the appliance in warm soapy water. Do not use metal brushes or abrasives to clean the appliance, as it can damage the surfaces.
Warning: If the appliance is double insulated indicated by the double insulated symbol: it should not have an earth wire or earth connection. Plug The plug must be protected by the correct AMP fuse; this will be indicated on the case of the plug. Only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used. When changing the fuse always replace it with a fuse that is of the same identical rating as the original. If you are unsure about which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualified electrician.
Disposal of the appliance Please note that this Andrew James product is marked with symbol: This means that this product must not be disposed of together with ordinary household waste, as electrical and electronic waste must be disposed of separately. In accordance with the WEEE directive, every member state must ensure correct collection, recovery, handling and recycling of electrical and electronic waste. Private households in the EU can take used equipment to special recycling stations free of charge.
the first 7 days. For our returns policy please go to www.andrewjamesworldwide.com Customers are responsible for any taxes applied to our products when they are shipped outside of the EU. All of our prices are inclusive of VAT. Once a product has been returned to us, we will aim to repair or replace it within 30 days of receipt. The guarantee does not cover any defect arising from improper use, damage, buildup of lime scale or repair attempts made by third-parties.