BRAYER BR1900 Food Dehydrator Instruction Manual

Instruction manual
Food dehydrator BR1900

FOOD DEHYDRATOR BR1900

With our electric dehydrator, you can dry fruits, vegetables, medicinal or flavoring herbs, fish, etc. It is not suitable for drying oily foods (for example beef, pork, etc.)
DESCRIPTION

1. Lid
2. Grids for dehydration
3. Body
4.  Control/indication panel
5. Timer/temperature set button
6. On/off button
7. Display
8. Timer/temperature set buttons

SAFETY MEASURES AND OPERATION RECOMMENDATIONS

Read the operation manual carefully before using the press Trockner; after reading, keep it for future reference.

• Use the press dehydrator for its intended purpose only, as specified in this manual.
• Mishandling the dehydrator can lead to its breakage and cause harm to the user or damage to the user’s property, which is not covered by the warranty.
• Make sure that the operating voltage of the unit indicated on the label corresponds to your home mains voltage.
• Do not connect the unit to external timers or remotely controlled main sockets.
• Install and use the press dehydrator on a flat, dry, steady, and heat-resistant surface with free access to the main socket.
• Do not use the unit outdoors.
• It is recommended not to use the unit during lightning storms.
• Protect the dehydrator from impacts, falling, vibrations, and other mechanical stress.
• Never leave the unit connected to the mains unattended.
• Do not use the unit near heating appliances, heat sources, or open flames.
• Do not use the dehydrator in places where aerosols are used or sprayed, and in proximity to inflammable liquids.
• Do not use the dehydrator in proximity to the kitchen sink, in bathrooms, near swimming pools, or in other containers filled with water.
• If the dehydrator is dropped into water, unplug it immediately, and only then you can take the unit out of water. Contact a service center to check or repair the unit.
• Do not let the power cord touch hot surfaces and sharp edges of furniture.
• Do not use the dehydrator to store any foreign objects, highly inflammable substances, paper, or food.
• To prepare food, use the grate or the baking sheet, it is allowed to use heat-resistant ware designed for ovens.

ATTENTION! The external and internal unit surfaces are strongly heated during the operation. Do not touch the unit’s hot surfaces; remove the grate or the baking sheet using oven mitts.

• Be careful when removing the lid to check up on the drying process, keep your face and exposed skin away from above the grids to avoid being burned by hot air. Keep those check-ups brief.
• Do not move the press dehydrator when it is hot; wait until it cools down completely.
• Use the unit in places with proper ventilation.
• Use only the removable parts supplied with the press dehydrator.
• Unplug the unit after usage or before cleaning. When unplugging the dehydrator, hold the power plug and carefully remove it from the mains socket, do not pull the power cord, as this can lead to its damage and cause a short circuit.
• Do not touch the unit body, the power cord, and the power plug with wet hands.
• For a child, safety reasons do not leave polyethylene bags used as packaging unattended.

ATTENTION! Do not allow children to play with polyethylene bags or packaging film. The danger of suffocation!

• The unit is not intended for use by children.
• Do not leave children unattended to prevent using the unit as a toy.
• Do not allow children to touch the operating surface, the unit body, the power cord, or the power plug during the operation of the unit.
• Be especially careful if children or disabled persons are near the operating unit.
• During the unit operation and breaks between operation cycles, place the unit out of reach of children.
• The unit is not intended for usage by physically or mentally disabled persons (including children) or by persons lacking experience or knowledge if they are not under the supervision of a person who is responsible for their safety or if they are not instructed by this person on the usage of the unit.
• From time to time check the power cord integrity.
• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, maintenance service, or similarly qualified personnel to avoid danger.
• Do not repair the unit by yourself. Do not disassemble the unit by yourself, if any malfunction is detected, and after the unit was dropped, unplug it and apply it to the authorized service center.
• To avoid damages, transport the unit in the original package.
• Keep the unit in a dry cool place out of reach of children and disabled persons.

THE UNIT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY, DO NOT USE THE UNIT FOR COMMERCIAL OR LABORATORY PURPOSES. BEFORE THE FIRST USE
After unit transportation or storage at negative temperature, unpack it and wait for 3 hours before using.

• Unpack the unit and remove all the packaging materials.

• Keep the original package.

• Read the safety measures and operating recommendations.

• Check the delivery set.

• Examine the unit for damages, in case of damage do not plug it into the mains.

• Make sure that the specified specifications of the power supply voltage of the unit correspond to the specifications of your mains. When the unit is used in the mains with a 60 Hz frequency, it does not need any additional settings.

• Wash the lid (1) and grids (2) for dehydration with warm water and neutral detergent, rinse and dry.

• Clean the food dehydrator body (3) with damp tissue and wipe it dry.
  Attention! Do not submerge the body of the food dehydrator (3) into water or other liquids. Ensure that no water spills into the ventilation openings on the body (3) of the food dehydrator.

• Before the first use switches the dehydrator on with no grids (2) and no lid (1) installed to deodorize the heating element.

• Insert the power cord plug into the mains socket – the «00:00» symbols will appear on the display (7).

• Press the timer/temperature set button (5) once – the default food dehydrator operation time indicated by flashing symbols «10:00» will appear on display (7).

• Use the timer/temperature set buttons (8) to set the food dehydrator operation time «to 00:30». For a quick dehydrator, operation time setting press and hold one of the timer/temperature set buttons or (8).

• Press the timer/temperature set button (5) again – the default food dehydrator operation temperature indicated by flashing symbols «70ºС» will appear on display (7).

• To switch the dehydrator on, press the on/off button (6), the food dehydrator will switch on and the preset operation time countdown will appear on the display (7).

• If the user press the on/off button during drying, it will pause and keep the set program; But without any operation after 1 min, it will enter a standby state; The user can directly press the on/off button and unplug to switch the dehydrator.
  Notes: small amounts of smoke and foreign odor are to be expected during first use. This is normal and does not constitute a warrantable failure.

USING DEHYDRATOR

ATTENTION!

• The dehydration time for each food is individual and dependent on its size, natural moisture content, and also on relative room humidity. For more information see the «Drying Times & Temperature  Guide» section, see also the dehydration temperature and timetables.
• Before dehydrating your foods, wash them, dry them, and chop or cut them into thin slices.
• Lay out the foods onto grids (2) for dehydration at a distance so as to ensure free passage of hot air between the food chops or slices.
• Stack the grids (2) on top of one another. Make sure there are at least three grids (2), even if some of them are not filled.

Notes:
– stack the grids (2) on top of one another (fig. 1) if you use thin food slices or chops (up to 1 cm in thickness);
– when drying thicker food bits (up to 2 cm in thickness), rotate the upper tray (2) 180 degrees relative to the lower tray (fig. 2);

• Cover the grids (2) with the lid (1).

• Insert the power cord plug into the mains socket – the «00:00» symbols will appear on the display (7).

• Press the timer/temperature set button (5) once – the default food dehydrator operation time indicated by flashing symbols «10:00» will appear on display (7).

• Use the timer/temperature set buttons (8) to set the food dehydrator operation time «00:30». For a quick dehydrator, operation time setting press and hold one of the timer/temperature set buttons (8).

• Press the timer/temperature set button (5) again – the default food dehydrator operation temperature indicated by flashing symbols «70ºС» will appear on display (7).

• Use the timer/temperature set buttons (8) to set the necessary drying temperature; the display (7) will show the following symbols: «FAN» – «35°C» – «40°C» – «45°C» –  «50°C» – «55°C» – «60°C» – «65°C» – «70°C». For quick food dehydration temperature setting press on and hold down one of the timer/temperature set buttons  (8).
  Note: while in the «FAN» operating mode, the heating element is off, and only the fan is on.

• To switch the dehydrator on, press the on/off button (6), the food dehydrator will switch on and the preset operation time countdown will appear on the display (7).

• The hot air comes from below the grids (2), and the foods on the lower grids (2) are affected by the hot air and dehydrate faster. For more even dehydration place the foods with greater moisture content on the lower grids (2).

• It is best to check the food every hour or every other hour. Should your foods dry unevenly, you can turn them over or switch the grids (2) around.

• Before switching the grids (2) around, switch the food dehydrator off, by pressing the on/off button  (6).

• Note: the set operation time and temperature parameters will persist within 1 minute after switching the food dehydrator back on.

• Once the set time has expired, you will hear the sound signals, the display (7) will show the symbols «End», the heating element will switch off, and for the duration of 10  seconds, the fan will continue to operate to cool down the heating element. Remove the power cord plug from the main socket.

• Press the on/off button  (6) to switch the dehydrator off.

RECOMMENDATIONS

ATTENTION!

• To avoid food intoxication and intestinal diseases strictly follow the below recommendations:
  – keep the grids (2) clean. Wash the grids (2) and the lid (1) with warm water and neutral detergent, and rinse and dry them after each use of the food dehydrator.
  – wash your hands before pretreating the foods. If there are cuts or sores on your hands, or if you have a skin condition – do not touch the food, use medical gloves instead.
  – when checking the food, use a fork or other kitchen tools, do not touch the food with your hands.
  – keep the pets away, while the food dehydration is in operation.
  Fruits and vegetable selection

• Only use ripe fruit and fresh vegetables, unripe fruit may acquire a foreign taste in the course of dehydration, and overly ripe fruit may change the color.

• Vegetables contain fewer sugars and acids, therefore, not all of them are suitable for drying. The broccoli and asparagus, for example, are better frozen than dried.

• Dried fruit and vegetables must be slightly soft and with no moisture, overly dried fruit and vegetables are easy to crumble and have less nutritional value.

Pretreating fruit and vegetables

• Before dehydration thoroughly wash the fruit and vegetables and dry them.
• Cut, and remove stems, stones, pits, cores, and seeds. Remove the waxy coating if the fruit is waxy.
• Peel the skin from the vegetables if it is thick.
• Slice or dice the fruit and vegetables. Leave berries, such as grapes, whole.

Preprocessing of fruit

• Certain fruit has a waxy coating, which can be removed by peeling them or placing them into boiling water for 1 minute.
• Use lemon, orange, or lime juice to preserve the natural color of the fruit. Place the cut fruit pieces into juice for 2-4 minutes, remove them, dry them, and put them onto the grids (2).
• To enhance the flavor of the fruit, use natural juice from the fruit to be dehydrated, e. g., apple juice for the apples. Dilute 50-60 ml of the juice in 400 ml of boiled water, place the cut fruit pieces into the diluted juice for about 1-2 hours, remove the fruit, dry it, and lay it out on the grids (2).

Preprocessing of vegetables

• Pretreat the vegetables to avoid flavor changes in the course of dehydration.
• You can either steam or microwave the vegetables, these pretreatments are preferable to scolding.
• When using the food steamer, place the vegetables on the upper tray of the steamer, heat them for 2-3 minutes, and put the vegetables onto the grids (2).
• Put the vegetables into a microwave-ready container, and add some water. Cover the container with the lid and put it into a microwave oven. Set the operation time to the  «quarter» of the boiling time for vegetables specified in your microwave oven manual. Place the pretreated vegetables onto the grids (2).
• You can place the cut vegetables into boiling water for 2-4 minutes, remove them, and put them back onto the grids (2).

Fish and meat drying suggestions

• Use only fresh fish and fat-free lean meat, such as beef and poultry.
• Preprocessing is mandatory before drying fish and meat – it will protect your health. Make sure to marinate or boil the foods before dehydration.
• Dried fish and meats can be used for making soups and main courses.
• Soak the dried fish or meat in water or broth for about one hour before cooking.

Meat marinade recipe:
– 100 ml soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon shredded garlic
– 2 tablespoons tomato paste
– salt and spices to taste
Drying meats

• Cut the beef and poultry meat along the tendons into small slices. Let the meat marinate for 2-3 hours, then remove it, let it dry, and place it onto the grids (2).
• Meat dehydration time – from 8 to 15 hours under dehydrator temperature of 60-70ºС.
• Keep the dried meat in an airtight container.
  Do not store it for longer than 2 weeks under room temperature, or longer than 3 months in a refrigerator.

Drying fish

• Only use fresh fish for drying, do not use frozen fish.
• Remove the bones from the fish then cut them into pieces.
• Put the pieces of fish into salted water (100 g of salt to 1 liter of water), put the fish in the container in a refrigerator for 30 minutes, remove the pieces of fish, let them dry, and lay them out onto the mesh trays (2).
• Dry the fish until it stops secreting moisture.
• Keep the dried fish in an airtight container inside a  refrigerator. Do not store it for longer than 3 months.

Drying pre-cooked fish and meat

• Boil fish or meat.
• Remove the bones from the fish, cut the excess fat off the meat, cut the food into pieces, and lay them out onto the grids (2).
• Dry the foods until ready.
• Keep fish and meat in an airtight container.
  Do not store it for longer than 2 weeks under room temperature, or longer than 3 months in a refrigerator.

Drying greens, flavoring herbs, or flowers

• Fresh greens, any flavoring herbs, or flowers are suitable for drying.
• Dry the greens and flavoring herbs together with their stems, after drying separate the leaves from the stems, and put them into an airtight container.
• Before taking the herbs away for storage, make sure that they are well-dried, otherwise, the herbs can spoil.
• The dried flowers can be used to make a herbarium or in fragrance sachets.

Storing dried foods

• Storing the dried foods in the correct containers increases their shelf-life.
• Before taking the foods away for storage, let them completely cool down and put them into an airtight container afterward. For best results, use vacuum containers or vacuum bags.
• Make sure to label the container or the bag with the name of the food and the packaging date.
• Store the foods in a dark cool place under a temperature below 15°С. Foods can be stored in a refrigerator or a freezer.

DRYING TIMES & TEMPERATURE GUIDE

• The dehydration time for each food is individual and dependent on its quality and size, temperature, and relative room humidity.
• In the table below are suggested drying times and temperatures.
• As you learn to operate the food dehydrator, you will become able to determine the drying time and temperature yourself.

Note: if the foods have not dried in one session, you can continue the process at another convenient time. Switch the dehydrator off, wait for the foods on the grids (2) to cool down to room temperature, put the foods into food containers or bags, and place them into a refrigerator or a freezer.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Before cleaning switch the dehydrator off and remove the power cord plug from the main socket.
• Do not submerge the food dehydrator, the power cord, or the power cord plug into water or any other liquid.
• Wash the lid (1) and grids (2) with warm water and neutral detergent, rinse and dry.
• Do not wash the lid (1) or the grids (2) in a dishwasher.
• Clean the food dehydrator body (3) surface with a slightly damp tissue, then wipe it dry.
• Ensure that no liquid gets inside the body (3) or the control/indication panel (4).
• Do not use metal scouring pads, abrasives, or solvents for cleaning the lid (1), grids (2), or the body (3).

STORAGE

• Clean the food dehydrator before taking it away from storage.
• Store the food dehydrator in a cool dry place, unreachable by children or people with disabilities. Suggested food drying temperatures

In the table below are suggested drying food temperatures
Drying times table for fruits and berries

Drying times table for fruits and berries

8-30
Onions| Cut into thin round slices| Crisp| 8-14
Carrots| Pre-boil until soft, cut into rings, or dice into ~ 8×8 mm cubes| Brittle| 8-14
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Sweet peppers| Cut into stripes, round slices, or pieces| Brittle| 4-14
Parsley| Dry with stems. Remove and trim stems after drying, then take away for storage| Brittle| 2-10
Tomatoes| Peel, and cut into ~ 3-5 mm thick wedges or slices| Hard| 8-24
Celery root| Chop into ~ 6×6 mm cubes| Brittle| 6-14
Garlic| Slice into wedges| Crisp| 6-16
Spinach| Pre-boil a little| Crisp| 6-16

DELIVERY SET

1. Dehydrator – 1 pc.
2. Instruction manual – 1 pc.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Power supply: 220-240 V, ~ 50-60 Hz
• Rated input: 200-240 W

RECYCLING
To prevent possible damage to the environment or harm to the health of people by uncontrolled waste disposal, after service life expiration of the unit or the batteries (if included), do not discard them with usual household waste, deliver the unit and the batteries to specialized centers for further recycling.
The waste generated during the disposal of the unit is subject to mandatory collection and consequent disposal in the prescribed manner.
For further information about recycling this product apply to a local municipal administration, a disposal service, or to the shop where you purchased this product.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the appearance, design, and specifications not affecting the general operating principles of the unit, without prior notice.

The unit operating life is 3 years
The manufacturing date is specified in the serial number.
In case of any malfunctions promptly apply to the authorized service center.

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