® RJ43-SQ-6T 6 TRAY FOOD DEHYDRATOR CUSTOMER SERVICE: 888.315.6553 | customerservice@chefman.
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Safety Instructions 4 Features 5 Operating Instructions 10 Cooking Guide 11 Cleaning and Maintenance 12 Notes & Records 15 Terms and Conditions 16 Warranty Card MODEL: RJ43-SQ-6T
INTRODUCTION THE PRINCIPLES OF DEHYDRATION Dehydrating food is one of the oldest and easiest methods used in food preservation. Dehydration is the process of removing water or moisture from a food product which in turn makes that food product smaller and lighter. Food products release the majority of their moisture during the early stages of dehydration.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. FOR YOUR SAFETY AND CONTINUED ENJOYMENT OF THIS PRODUCT, READ ALL THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY AND STORE THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. GENERAL SAFEGUARDS • This appliance is intended for indoor home use only. • N ever use any accessories or parts from other manufactures. Your warranty will become invalid if such accessories or parts have been used.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
FEATURES 3 1 1. DOOR 2 START/STOP TIME/TEMP 2. WINDOW 3. CONTROL PANEL 4. TRAY (6 PCS) 5. FRUIT ROLL MESH 6. DRIP TRAY 4 5 6 TIME/TEMP START/STOP 7 8 9 10 7. START/STOP BUTTON 9. RAISE TIME/TEMP 8. LOWER TIME/TEMP 10.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control Panel - all features and functions of the dehydrator can be controlled from this panel. TIME/TEMP Button - toggles between time or temperature settings. Window Door - swings out from left to right to easily access the food trays. Make sure all trays are fully pushed back before you open or close the door. Drying Trays - Six plastic trays are designed to hold and support significant quantities of food to dry.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHANGING TIME AND TEMP SETTINGS WHILE DRYING You can change the time or temperature of the drying process before or after you have started the dehydrating. The drying time range is in 30-minute increments from 00:30 hours to 19 hours 30 minutes. The temperature range is from 95°-158°. Follow these step by step directions: a. To change the drying time during drying press the TIME/TEMP Button Press the “+” icon to increase the time Press the “-” icon to decrease the time b.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOOD DEHYDRATING GUIDE The drying time for any food is dependent on several factors, including: Food type, thickness, quantity, and ambient humidity levels in the room. Because of these factors, you will want to occasionally check the food as it dries and determine whether or not it is ready to be removed. Tip: One easy way to determine if food is dried is to place a piece in a small zipper seal plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake it lightly.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Cut thin slices of dense vegetables, such as potatoes and beets. • Trim ends or leave some vegetables whole, such as asparagus and green beans. • T he pre-treatment of vegetables is usually recommended and is best accomplished by blanching over boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes, just long enough to set the color and remove acidic flavors. DRYING NUTS HINTS & TIPS • To reduce enzymes, first soak raw nuts in plenty of water for 24 hours before drying.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DRYING MEAT OR FISH HINTS & TIPS IMPORTANT: The USDA's current recommendation (as of 2017) for making jerky safely is to pre-heat meat to 160°F and poultry to 165°F before the dehydrating process. This step ensures that any bacteria present will be destroyed by wet heat. Because this product only reaches 158°F, before dehydrating meat or poultry, make sure to heat up the food to the recommended temperature as directed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cooking Guide FRUIT DRYING TIME TEMP (°F) PREPARATION Apples 6-7 hours 135-145 Slice 1/4 inch thick Bananas 7-8 hours 135-145 Slice 1/4 inch thick Blueberries 36-42 hours 135-145 Arrange whole berries on trays Grapes 42-48 hours 135-145 Slice in half Mango 4-6 hours 135-145 Slice 1/8 inch thick Pineapple 8-9 hours 135-145 Slice 1/4 inch thick Raspberries 24-48 hours 135-145 Arrange whole berries on trays Strawberries 8-10 hours 135-145 Slice 1/2 inch
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS • Always allow the dehydrator to cool completely before cleaning. • Unplug the dehydrator before cleaning. • After each use, clean and dry the drying trays and protective food sheet in warm, soapy water. • Use a damp cloth to clean the dehydrator and door as needed. • Do not immerse the dehydrator in water. Use nonabrasive cleaners or soft soap only. • Do not place drying trays or protective food sheets in dishwasher.
NOTES MODEL: RJ43-SQ-6T 12
Notes & Records FOOD ITEM 13 NOTES (e.g. blanching process, dryness, quantity, etc.
Notes & Records FOOD ITEM MODEL: RJ43-SQ-6T NOTES (e.g. blanching process, dryness, quantity, etc.
TERMS & CONDITIONS Limited Warranty RJ BRANDS, LLC D/B/A CHEFMAN (hereinafter referred to as "CHEFMAN®") warrants, subject to the conditions stated below, that from the date of purchase, this product will be free from mechanical defects for a period of ONE (1) year. CHEFMAN® at its option, will repair or replace this product found to be defective during the warranty period.
WARRANTY 6 Tray Food Dehydrator All data fields are required in order for us to process your request: Model Number: Full Name: Address: Phone: Email: (If applicable) Date of Purchase*: *We recommend you keep the receipt with this warranty card Retail Store of Purchase: Description of Malfunction: Return your completed warranty card to: Chefman 1 Sharp Plaza Suite 207 Mahwah, NJ 07495 6 TRAY FOOD DEHYDRATOR 888.315.6553 MODEL: RJ43-SQ-6T customerservice@chefman.
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