Instructions / Assembly
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12. Set the temperature by adjusting the knob on the top of the appliance.
13. Check your food after six hours. Check again every two hours until desired
dehydration has taken place. Drying time can depend on several factors;
air temperature, size/thickness of food, and humidity can affect the amount
of time it takes for the food to be dried.
14. If moisture collects on the top of food surfaces, pat dry with a clean paper towel.
Fruits 135-145˚F / 57-63˚C
Herbs 95-125˚F / 35-52˚C
Leafy Greens 104˚F / 40˚C
Meat, Fish 145-160˚F / 63-71˚C
Vegetables 120-135˚F / 49-57˚C
Yogurt 115˚F / 46˚C
Raising Bread 110-115˚F / 43-46˚C
Temperature Suggestions
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. Make sure the dehydrator is unplugged and room temperature before cleaning.
2. Thoroughly HAND wash the trays with warm soapy water and dry completely.
TRAYS ARE NOT DISHWASHER SAFE. Do not submerse the appliance in
water. Do not let water get into the fan area.
3. Do not use metal brushes or abrasive cleaners when cleaning the dehydrator,
because it can damage the surface.
4. Make sure the appliance is completely dry and room temperature before
storing for long periods of time.
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PREPARATION OF FOODS
DEHYDRATING TIPS
1. IMPORTANT: THE DURATION OF DRYING STATED IN THIS GUIDE
IS APPROXIMATE.
2. The duration of drying depends on the temperature and humidity of the room,
the level of moisture in the products, thickness of the pieces, etc.
3. To ensure consistent results, always dry items of similar thickness together.
4. It is important to dry at the correct temperature for the item you are
dehydrating because vitamins within food can react negatively to high
temperatures. Pay careful attention to your temperature settings when
drying fruits, vegetables and meats.
5. Wash products before putting in the dehydrator.
6. Do not put wet products into dehydrator. Pat them dry with clean paper towel.
7. Cut off the spoiled parts of products.
8. Remove all pits, cores, seeds and most skins.
9. Always leave ¼ to ½ inch spacing between food items to allow for even air ow.
10. Slice the products in such a way to situate freely between the trays.
11. The length of drying time depends on the thickness of sliced pieces.
12. You can change the position of the trays if products did not dry evenly.
13. Some fruits can be covered in their natural protective skin or peel, effecting
the duration of drying. You may boil or cook foods for about 1-2 minutes and
then put into cold water to help soften outer layers.
14. Use food that is ripe, but not over ripe.
15. Your dehydrator has a clear front for easy observation of drying progress; so
avoid opening the dehydrator excessively during use. Doing so will add time
to the drying process.
16. Latch the dehydrator door to ensure that the appliance will work properly.
17. Once your food is dried to the desired level, store it in a sealed container in
a cool dry place so that it does not reabsorb moisture. The dehydrated food
will naturally have less moisture in it than the air around it and will absorb
moisture if left out for an extended period. Note: Storing in a freezer is
acceptable and will prolong the life of the food.
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