User Manual Food Dehydrator MODEL: WFD101W 1. R EAD these instructions carefully before installing and operating the product. Keep them for further reference. 2. Record in the space below the “SERIAL NO.” found on the nameplate on your product and retain this information for future reference. SERIAL NO.: Please save sales receipt for warranty.
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CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions...........................................................................................................................................4 Polarized Plug............................................................................................................................................................................. 5 SET UP & USE Parts & Features..............................................................................................
SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER DANGER - Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death WARNING WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury t
SAFETY INFORMATION POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, the 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. WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
SET UP & USE PARTS & FEATURES Lid Trays Temperature Selector Control On/Off Switch with Indicator Light BEFORE FIRST TIME USE • Remove all packaging from the appliance. • Check that your mains voltage corresponds with that stated on the appliances rating label. • Wash the lid and tray sections of the appliance in warm soapy water. The power base should be cleaned with a damp cloth (do not wash the power base with water).
SET UP & USE SELECTING FOODS TO DRY • Foods that are ripe and high in quality will provide the best flavor. • Fruits such as apples, pears and peaches are best dehydrated after they have been pre-treated. To pre-treat, you can soak fruit in fruit juice such as orange, lemon or lime or alternatively blanch or steam the fruit. This will ensure the fruit does not discolour or deteriorate during the drying process.
SET UP & USE TO BEGIN USE 1. Place the food flat on the trays. Do not completely cover the bottom of the tray as this will stop the air circulation. Overloading the trays or placing the food on top of each other will reduce the efficiency of the dehydrator. 2. Prepare the food as recommended and place on the trays. Always start by placing the food in the lower sections of the dehydrator. Leave the central hole uncovered. 3. Place the trays on the power base. 4. Place the lid onto the appliance.
SET UP & USE • Foods such as onions and tomatoes quickly absorb moisture from the air and should be immediately packed after removing them from the dehydrator. • During the first week after drying, it is better to check if there is any moisture present in the container. If moisture is present, it means that the foods have not been fully dehydrated and you start the dehydrating process again.
SET UP & USE DEHYDRATING VEGETABLES Vegetable Preparing Condition after Duration of dehydrating process (hours) Artichoke Cut into strips (3-4mm) Fragile 5-13 Aubergine Peel and slice (6-12mm) Fragile 6-18 Broccoli Peel and cut, steam for 3-5 mins Fragile 6-20 Mushrooms Slice or dry whole (small Hard 6-14 Green beans Cut and boil till they become transparent Fragile 8+26 Vegetable marrows Slice into pieces (6mm) Fragile 6-18 Cabbage Peel and cut into stripes (3mm) take out the h
SET UP & USE DEHYDRATING FRUITS Fruit Preparing Dryness test Apples Pare, core and cut into slices or rings Pliable 5-6 Artichoke Cut into 1/8 inch strips Brittle 5-13 Apricots Clean, cut in halves or in slices Pliable 12-38 Banana Peel and cut into 1/8 inch slices Crisp 8-38 Berries Cut strawberries into 1/4 inch slices, other berries whole No moisture 8-26 Cherries Pitting is optional, or pit when 50% dry Leathery 8-34 Cranberries Chop or leave whole Pliable 6-26 Dates Pit
SET UP & USE STANDARD PICKLE: • 1/2 glass of soybean sauce • 1 clove of garlic, cut into small pieces • 2 tbsp. sugar • 2 tbsp. Ketchup • 1 and 1/4 tsp of salt • 1/2 tsp onion powder • 1/2 tsp dried pepper Note: Mix ingredients together. POULTRY Before starting the drying process, poultry should be prepared by either boiling or frying it.
CLEANING AND CARE CLEANING THE UNIT 1. Before cleaning check if the appliance is unplugged and has fully cooled down. 2. Clean the base of the appliance with the help of a damp cloth and then rub it dry 3. Wash the lid and tray sections of the appliance in warm soapy water. 4. Do not use metal brushes or abrasives to clean the appliance, as it can damage the surfaces.
TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Westinghouse brand is used under license. Any repair, replacement, or warranty service, and all questions about this product should be directed to W Appliance Co. at 1 (855) 8550294 from the USA or Puerto Rico. W Appliance Co. warrants to the original purchaser that the product will be free from defects in material, parts and workmanship for the period designated for this product.
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