CABINET DOOR
Wipe the Door and Seal clean with a moderately damp cloth and soap if necessary. Wipe off any residue if soap is used. Wipe the glass clean with a rag or paper towels and glass cleaner.
DRIP TRAY
Empty then wash the Drip Tray in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry the Drip Tray before
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING! Before cleaning, assembling or disassembling the Dehydrator, make sure the Dehydrator is OFF and the PLUG IS REMOVED FROM THE OUTLET/POWER SOURCE!
POST OPERATION
13.Set the Power Switch to “OFF” when you are done.
14.Unplug the Dehydrator when not in use.
15.Clean the Dehydrator after each use, especially the Diffuser. See the “CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS” section of this booklet.
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• The purpose of this Dehydrator is to dry, not cook. It does not operate in the same |
manner as an oven. Its operation and performance should not be compared to that |
of an oven. |
The Dehydrator loses power and will not restart.
•Turn the Dehydrator off and disconnect the Power Cord from the electrical outlet. Press the button on the Circuit Breaker (located on the back of the Dehydrator near the top) to reset it.
•Check the household circuit breaker controlling the electrical outlet to which you connected the Dehydrator. Make sure that the breaker is rated 20 Amp and no other appliances are used at the same time. Reset it, if necessary.
Circuit Breaker
Reset Button
• The | Dehydrator’s “SET TEMP.” is only the highest | temperature that | |
will be | reached during a heating cycle. It is the temperature at which the | ||
Heater |
| turns off. The Fan will continue to operate. | Heating resumes |
when the temperature falls 5 to 10 degrees below the “SET TEMP.”
• The maximum temperature to which you can set the Dehydrator is 160oF (71oC). |
The Dehydrator may or may not reach Set Temperature depending on several |
factors including: the temperature in the area where the Dehydrator is operating; |
whether or not an extension cord is being used; whether or not the Dehydrator is |
sharing the electrical circuit with other appliances; food thickness, temperature and |
moisture content; the amount and position of food on the racks. |
• For maximum Dehydrator performance: DO NOT use extension cords; operate |
the Dehydrator in an area where the temperature is above 70oF (21oC); remove all |
other appliances from the electrical circuit to which you connect the Dehydrator; |
make sure the door is fully closed with no gaps in the seal; connect the Dehydrator |
to an electrical circuit protected by a |
Uneven or incomplete drying.
•Do not cover the center holes in the Racks.
•Rotate the Racks every 45 to 90 minutes depending on the food being dried. Move the top Rack to the bottom. Move all other Racks up one shelf. Turn the Racks around.
•Don’t crowd food items. Space items ½” to 1” (1.3 to 2.5 cm) apart on the Racks.
•Increase the drying time and temperature.
•Do not block the vents on the bottom of the Dehydrator.
•Keep the Dehydrator at least 6” (15.2 cm) away from any wall.
If the above tips do not resolve the problem you are having with the Dehydrator, contact Customer Service at the number on the back of this manual for additional information and further troubleshooting.
