Important Safety Rules, Summary, Clean, Chill

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

AND WARNINGS PRIOR TO USING THIS UNIT. YOUR

SAFETY IS MOST IMPORTANT! FAILURE TO COMPLY

WITH PROCEDURES AND SAFEGUARDS MAY RESULT WARNING! IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

REMEMBER: YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS YOUR

RESPONSIBILITY!


1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT the Dehydrator					vents on the rear of the unit. Keep all objects
from the power source before servicing, changing					and walls at least 6” (15 cm) from all sides of the
accessories or cleaning the unit.					Dehydrator.
2. ALWAYS USE A SEPARATE DEDICATED					12. DO NOT run the Dehydrator on any flammable
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT to supply power to this					surfaces such as carpeting or wood floors! BE
Dehydrator. The circuit should not be less than					SAFE and use the Dehydrator on a cinder block
#12 wire and MUST be protected with a 20 amp					or concrete floor.
circuit breaker. If you are unsure of your electrical					13. TO PROTECT AGAINST RISK OF
system, contact a qualified electrician.				Failure
to verify your electrical system may result in fire,					ELECTRICAL SHOCK:			DO NOT SUBMERGE
injury or property damage! The unit will not heat to					THE	DEHYDRATOR			INTO WATER OR
the Set Temperature unless this step is done.					LIQUID.		BE SURE		THE DEHYDRATOR
3. NEVER LEAVE THE DEHYDRATOR					IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER
					SOURCE BEFORE CLEANING. Wash all parts
UNATTENDED.		Be	safe, DISCONNECT the		by hand and thoroughly dry. Thoroughly clean
Dehydrator from power source before leaving					all parts that will come in contact with food before
the work area.		Close supervision is necessary			using	the appliance.		NEVER rinse appliance
when any appliance is used near children. This					Dehydrator		with a hose or pouring water, only
appliance is NOT to be used by children.					use a moist cloth to clean the Dehydrator. DO
					NOT use the Dehydrator with wet hands or bare
4. Reduce risk of unintentional starting.				Make	feet.	DO NOT use near water.
sure the	Power Switch is in the “OFF” position				14. DO NOT allow water to drip inside of the
before attaching to the power source.
5. DO NOT USE the Dehydrator if the Power					Diffuser, damage to the				Heating Element may
					occur. DO NOT remove the Diffuser from the
Cord, Plug or any other parts are damaged. If					Cabinet. Assembly integrity will be compromised
the Power Cord or the			Dehydrator is damaged,		and may void warranty.				Follow the Diffuser
call Customer Service.			DO NOT ATTEMPT TO		cleaning instructions after EACH use.
REPLACE THE CORD. Be sure to not allow the					15. After cleaning, make sure Dehydrator is
Power Cord to drape into your work area. Check
that all parts are operating properly, and perform					completely dry before reconnecting to the power
the intended functions.			Check for alignment of		source – if not; ELECTRICAL SHOCK may result,
moving parts or any other conditions that may					and may result in personal injury.
affect the operation.					16. Failure to follow cleaning and maintenance
6. NEVER use any accessories or parts from
					instructions will decrease the life span of your
other manufacturers. Doing so will VOID YOUR					Dehydrator		and may cause serious product
WARRANTY and may cause fire, electrical shock					malfunction, injury or property damage.
or injury.					17. DO NOT operate the Dehydrator on a hot

7. The Manufacturer declines any responsibility					stove-top or inside an oven. DO NOT allow the
in the case of improper use of the Dehydrator.					power cord to drape over the Dehydrator or hot
Improper	use	of the	Dehydrator voids the		surfaces.
warranty.					18.BEWARE! SomesurfacesoftheDehydrator

8. Electrical repair must be done by your					may become very HOT during use! Serious
authorized dealer. Use only factory original parts					injury may result! DO NOT touch these parts
and accessories. Modification of the Dehydrator					during operation or until they cool after use.
voids the warranty.					19. DO NOT attempt to operate the Dehydrator
9. Be sure the Dehydrator is on a stable work
					if the	Dehydrator itself is cold. The Dehydrator
surface.	Be sure all the Dehydrator Feet are				temperature should be at least 45oF (7oC) before
stable.	Casters (if applicable) prior to use.				beginning.
Lock the					20. DO NOT use the Dehydrator while under the
10. DO NOT use outdoors.
					influence of drugs, medications or alcohol.

11. This Dehydrator contains intake and exhaust

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.

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Make sure to wash your hands after handling raw meats or raw eggs. Washing hands with soap and water, or using a pre-moistened antibacterial towelette is absolutely necessary after you have touched raw meat or raw eggs. Not washing hands and surfaces while cooking is a major cause of cross-contamination.

CLEAN

Wash your hands and work surfaces frequently when you are cooking. Washing with soap and warm water for at least 15 seconds, then dry with a paper towel.

CHILL

Chilling food is very important. The danger zone where bacteria multiply is between 40oF and 140oF (4oC and 6oC). Your refrigerator should be set to 40oF (4oC) or below; your freezer should be 0oF (-17oC) or below. Simple rule: serve hot foods hot, cold foods cold. Use chafing dishes or hot plates to keep food hot while serving. Use ice water baths to keep cold foods cold. Never let any food sit at room temperature for more than 2 hours - 1 hour if the ambient temperature is 90oF (32oC) or above. When packing for a picnic, make sure the foods are already chilled when they go into the insulated hamper. The hamper won’t chill food - it just keeps food cold when properly packed with ice. Hot cooked foods should be placed in shallow containers and immediately refrigerated so they cool rapidly. Make sure to cover foods after they are cool.

NOTE: Special considerations must be made when using venison or other wild game, since it can become heavily contaminated during field dressing. Venison is often held at temperatures that could potentially allow bacteria to grow, such as when it is being transported. Refer to the USDA Meat and Poultry Department for further questions or information on meat and food safety.

SUMMARY

Remember drying food is as much an art as any other form of cooking. Once familiar with the basics, experiment to create unique dried foods.

Just remember the basics:

•The leaner the meat, the better the jerky

•Do not overlap food products on the drying racks

•Properly pre-treat fruits and vegetables

•Drying times will vary

•Blot excess moisture from surface of foods while drying

•Rotate racks if drying is uneven

•Always follow food safety guidelines for meats, poultry and fish to make sure the finished product is free of disease-causing bacteria

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