Instruction Manual

15
Dehydrator Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solutions
No Heat
No Fan
No power 1. Be sure unit is plugged in.
2. Make sure power switch is on.
3. Check that outlet is working.
No Heat
Fan-OK
Broken wire in unit Not user repairable.
Return for service.
Heat - OK
No Fan
Motor stalled or fan blocked 1. Turn off immediately.
2. Check for foreign objects (pieces of dried
food) jammimg fan. Turn base assembly
upside down and shake vigorously. Turn
unit on side and shake particles out. If fan
still doesn’t operate, return unit for service.
3. If liquid has been spilled into the
air vents or the fan housing, unplug
immediately and return the unit for service.
Slow drying Trays overfilled
Fan jammed or running too slowly
Air leaks due to warped or
improperly stacked trays
1. Air must flow freely around food for
proper drying. Reduce quantity in trays or
rearrange food.
2. Check for foreign objects jamming fan
(see «Heat - OK, No Fan above).
3. Fan motor running slow. Return for
service.
4. Replace warped trays. NOTE: The heat
during drying cycle on most dishwashers
may warp the drying trays.
5. Re-stack trays properly.
Uneven drying Variation in food thickness and
ripeness
Trays not rotated
Too much food in drying trays
1. Check that food is similar thickness.
2. Rotate trays once or twice during
dehydration process.
3. Check that food on trays is not blocking
air flow through tray stack. Make sure
central chimney of tray is not obstructed.
Overheating or
insuficient heat
Temperature control not
functioning at proper range
Temperature in the lowest tray should be
approximately 140°F (60°C) with empty
trays in place. If temperature varies
significantly, adjust accordingly higher or
lower or return for service.
Noisy Fan / Motor Foreign matter in fan
Motor bearings worn
1. Check for foreign objects jamming fan
(see «Heat - OK, No Fan above).
2. Return for service.