Arizona Sol Dehydrator USER MANUAL
EN ENGLISH 3 FR FRANÇAIS 21 DE DEUTSCH 41 ES ESPAÑOL 61 IT ITALIANO 81 The information in this manual is intended to help you to get the best results from your BioChef Arizona Sol Dehydrator. Please read and follow these instructions and safeguards prior to use.
EN Contents Safety Precautions 4 How To Set Up Your Dehydrator 5 Cleaning and Maintenance 5 Operation of the Control Panel 6 Dehydrating Food 8 Preparation of Foods 9 Food Storage 12 Reconstitution 12 Drying Times 13 Troubleshooting 18 Warranty 20 .
EN Safety Precautions ! Save these instructions for future reference. ! Examine the carton and the unit for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. Contact your point of sale to report any damage. ! Close supervision is required if the unit will be used around children. ! Only for use indoors in a clean, dry location, free of flammable objects. ! Do not move the dehydrator while in operation. ! Always place the dehydrator on a level surface and at least 10cm away from walls or other appliances.
How To Set Up Your Dehydrator EN 1. Make sure the power switch is turned off. Place the dehydrator on a clean, dry surface away from children and pets. 2. Plug into an undamaged electrical outlet. Warning: Do not use an extension cord with your dehydrator. 3. To set temperature and time, see Operating Instructions. 4. Before the first use of your dehydrator, heat the unit at 35°C/95ºF for 45 minutes to remove any moisture. 5.
EN Operation of the Control Panel Display Increase Timer Power Temp Decrease The digital control allows for easy adjustment of the temperature inside the dehydrator. In addition, the timer function will automatically turn off the dehydrator when the selected time has elapsed. The dehydrator should then be unplugged when not in use. Adjusting Temperature • Press the POWER button for 3 seconds to turn on the unit.
EN Setting Timer 1. Press the TIMER button, the display will flash, and then press the + or – buttons until the desired time is displayed (30 minutes to 19 hours 30 minutes). To change the time rapidly, hold down the + or – buttons. 2. The time in the display window will begin to countdown. 3. The dehydrator will automatically shut off after the set time has expired. If dehydration is completed, remove food from dehydrator.
EN Dehydrating Food While most food types can be dehydrated at a temperature of approximately 55°C/131ºF, when dehydrating meats, poultry and fish (making jerky, biltong etc) the temperature needs to be raised to guard against pathogens such as Salmonella and E. Coli. ! WARNING It is recommended that meat and poultry is dehydrated at the 70°C/158°F setting on your dehydrator. Fish should be steamed or baked to at least 93ºC/200ºF until flaky before dehydrating at the 70°C/158°F setting on your dehydrator.
Tips for pre-treatment of foods EN With most types of cooking, preparation is important for the best results. Foods that are prepared correctly prior to dehydration will taste better and have a better appearance. • Cut, shred or dice the food uniformly. Slices should be between 6mm and 20mm thick. Meats should not be thicker than 5mm. • To avoid browning of fruits soak cut fruit in lemon or pineapple juice for 2-3 minutes, then place in the dehydrator.
There are two blanching methods: water and steam: EN – water blanching - Fill a large saucepan about half full of water. Bring the water to a boil and use tongs to place food directly into the water, cover the saucepan and let it simmer for approximately 3 minutes. Remove, drain and place on the dehydrator shelf. – steam blanching – Using a steamer pot such as one used in Chinese cooking, put 5-8 centimetres of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
EN PLEASE NOTE There are no exact rules that apply to food dehydration, as results can be affected by room temperature, relative humidity and moisture levels in the food that you are drying. To become proficient it will be necessary to experiment with your drying techniques. If you use too much heat, food may harden on the outside while being moist inside; however, with too little heat your drying times will be very long. With a little practice you will be creating tasty, ready to eat snacks in no time.
EN Food Storage Dried foods should be allowed to condition before being placed into a storage container. Generally, let stand for approximately one week in a dry, well ventilated and protected area. The conditioning time allows for further drying and removes most of the remaining moisture. Dried foods can be placed into clean, dry, insect resistant containers, preferably glass jars. Heavy gauge plastic freezer bags can also be used. Remember to eliminate as much air as possible before sealing the bag.
Drying Times EN The following charts are guidelines for the preparation of various fruits, vegetables and meats. Drying times will vary depending on the room temperature, relative humidity and moisture levels in the food that you are drying. If the moisture level is low, the drying time will be on the low end of the range. However, if the moisture level is high, the drying time will be on the high end of the range.
EN Vegetables FOOD 50-55°C/122-131°F TIME (HRS) PREPARATION TEST Asparagus Wash and cut into 25mm pieces Crunchy 4–6 Beans, green or waxed Wash, remove ends and cut into 25mm pieces or French style Crunchy 9–12 Beetroot Remove 10mm of the top, scrub thoroughly. Peel if preferred and cut into 5mm slices. Pliable 9–12 Broccoli Wash and trim and cut into 1cm pieces. Dry the florets whole.
Fruits 60-65°C/140-149°F PREPARATION TEST TIME (HRS) Apples Wash, core and peel if desired. Pliable 7–15 Apricots Was, halved and remove pit. Slice in half and dry skin side down Pliable 18–20 Bananas Peel and slice into 3mm slices Pliable 7–10 Figs Wash, cut out blemishes and quarter. Dry skin side down. Pliable 18–20 Kiwi Fruit Wash and slice into 6mm slices Pliable 8–11 Nectarines Wash, halve and remove pit. Slice if desired Pliable and dry skin side down.
EN Meat & Fish FOOD Jerky PREPARATION TEST Use lean meat and remove as much fat as possible as fat turns rancid with time. Cut 6mm thick slices and place on shelves.
EN Recipes View our complete recipe collection online www.biochefkitchen.
EN Troubleshooting Dehydrator does not turn on Make sure the power cord is properly secured into the power source and that the switch is turned to the ‘ON’ position. Fan is working but there is no heat Turn the dehydrator off. Call the service centre. Heater is working but the fan is not working Turn the dehydrator off. Check to see if there is any foreign object. If still not working, call the service centre. Not dehydrating correctly 1. There may be too much food on the tray.
EN Foods are not evenly dehydrated 1. The thickness of the food is not even. Evenly slice the food. Abnormal sound from the fan Screen cover in front of fan is rubbing the fan blade. Turn off the machine and unplug from power source. Gently pull screen away from fan blades by using needle nose pliers. 2. There may be too much food on the tray. Reduce the food quantity.
BIOCHEF ARIZONA SOL DEHYDRATOR WARRANTY EN WARRANTY PERIOD: 3 YEARS VITALITY 4 LIFE IS THE GLOBAL DISTRIBUTOR AND WARRANTY PROVIDER OF BIOCHEF. WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND CLAIMS ARE HANDLED BY YOUR LOCAL VITALITY 4 LIFE SUPPORT CENTRE, DETAILS ON INSIDE BACK COVER. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY ONLINE AT WWW.BIOCHEFKITCHEN.COM/REGISTER-YOUR-PRODUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE. LODGING A WARRANTY CLAIM Should you experience any issues with your product, please follow these steps to lodge a warranty claim: 1.
Support & Service Centres Contact your local distributor for warranty & service Vitality 4 Life – Australia & New Zealand Email: support@vitality4life.com Website: www.vitality4life.com.au Vitality 4 Life – United Kingdom Email: support@vitality4life.co.uk Website: www.vitality4life.co.uk Vitality 4 Life - United States Email: support@vitality4life.com Website: www.vitality4life.com Vitality 4 Life – France Email: support@vitality4life.fr Website: www.vitality4life.
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