Likein KYS-339 Food Dehydrator Instruction Manual

Likein KYS-339 Food Dehydrator

Please read carefully and keep the instruction well.

Getting Started

Remove any packing from the product. Place the packing inside the box and either store or dispose of responsibly.

Safety Instructions

The following basic precautions should always be adhered to when
using the electrical appliance:

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: – staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; – farm houses; – by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; – bed and breakfast type environments.
• This food dehydrator is designed for DOMESTIC USE ONLY and is not suitable for commercial use. Do not use it for outdoors.
• When using the food dehydrator ensures that it is on a flat, level and sturdy surface, ensure no risk that it may fall. Also that it can take the weight of the unit during use.
• Failure to follow all the instructions listed may result in electric shock, fire or serious personal injury. The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur while the product in use.
• Do not leave the food dehydrator unattended during use.
• Always keep the food dehydrator out of children as they are unable to recognize the hazards associated with incorrect handling of electrical appliances.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical.
• Do not use the food dehydrator should there be damage to the plug or cord, following a malfunction, or after it has been dropped or damaged in any way.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Repairs to the food dehydrator should only be performed by a qualified electrician. Improper repairs may place the user at risk.
• None of the product’s parts are dishwasher safe unless explicitly specified otherwise.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the plug; do not pull on the cord.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked and tested by a qualified technician or service person.
• Never use an unauthorized attachment.
• Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, spatulas and other utensils away during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to the machine.
• Please don’t turn the draught of engine towards others or tinder.
• Please don’t keep it beside anything heating. Please keep the plug away from pressing; otherwise, it will cause a fire or electric shock.
• If you pass this appliance on to a third party, these operating instructions must also be handed over.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse or expose the product, flexible cord or plug to rain, moisture or any liquid.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse or expose the product, flexible cord or plug to rain, moisture or any liquid.

• Do not use the product near baths, basins or other vessels containing water or other liquids, or when standing in or on damp or wet surfaces. Don’t keep the device in the watery environment;

• Keep the device away the place of high temperature ray and wetly.

• Don’t operate the device with wet hands.

• Please turn off the power supply in the watery environment.

• In the event where the appliance is dropped into the water, turn off the power at the power outlet and remove the plug immediately.
  DO NOT REACH INTO THE WATER TO RETRIEVE IT.

• It is important to note that the appliance will have to be inspected by a qualified technician before using it again.

ATTENTION!
Do not run the appliance for more than 24 hours in one single use.
After 24 hours, press the “Power” button. Unplug and let it cool down for at least 2 hours before operating again.

• Do not operate near gas spray cans.
• Incorrect operation and improper handling can lead to malfunction of the appliance and injuries to the user.
• The power cord can not be squeezed by something heavy or sharp, otherwise it will cause a fire or electric shock.
• The temperature of accessible surface may be HIGH when the appliance is operating.
• Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, spatulas and other utensils away during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to the machine.
• Please don’t turn the draught of engine towards others or tinder.
• Please don’t keep it beside anything heating. Please keep the plug away from pressing; otherwise it will cause a fire or electric shock.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Ensure that the food dehydrator is on a flat, level, and sturdy surface before use.
2. Place the food that you wish to dehydrate on the trays provided.
3. Insert the trays into the food dehydrator and close the door securely.
4. Plug the food dehydrator into a power outlet and turn it on.
5. Set the temperature and timer according to the instructions for the food you are dehydrating.
6. During use, do not leave the food dehydrator unattended.
7. After use, turn off and unplug the food dehydrator. Allow it to cool before cleaning.
8. Clean the trays and interior of the food dehydrator with a damp cloth. Do not immerse or expose the product, flexible cord or plug to water or any liquid.

SPECIFICATION

• Power supply:          120V, 60Hz
• Wattage:                  350W
• Timer:                    01:00 – 24:00 hours
• Thermostat:            95℉–165℉

BEFORE USE

Cleaning

• Before using the first time, wipe all parts of the appliance.
• Clean the 5 trays with a lightly moistened cloth.
• Use detergent as needed.
• Do not wash the BASE in a dishwasher or immerse it in water or any other liquid!
• After cleaning the unit must be run in for 30 minutes without placing any food for drying during this period.
• For the first time use,any smoke or smells produced during this procedure are normal. Please ensure sufficient ventilation.
• After the running in period, rinse the racks in water and dry all parts. This act is only necessary for the first time. (DO NOT WASH THE BASE!!!)
• Unplug the dehydrator from the power supply and let it cool down before cleaning.
• Use a soft brush to remove food sticking. Dry all parts before storing the dehydrator.
• Do not clean the appliance with aggressive chemicals or abrasives in order not to damage the surface.

Assembling the appliance

• Make sure that the dehydrator sits steadily on a solid, level surface. Stock the drying trays and connect the plug with a wall socket.
• The height of dehydrator can be increased by turning the upper trays into the clips of lower ones, which make it possible to load thicker food.

Simply turning the trays by 180°it is possible to double the height to put more foods .
TRAY ROTATION
This food dehydrator is ingeniously designed on the basis of hot air convection for the extraction of moisture from food. During the dehydration process, the trays should be rotated to ensure even dehydration of the contents. The trays nearest the bottom are exposed to the greatest amount of heat here the dehydration process if faster. Therefore, simply take them out and place them at a higher level, and move the higher trays closer to the bottom part of the dehydrator.

OPERATION

Function buttons:

1. Place the dehydrator on a dry smooth surface

2. Place food on the trays and load into the dehydrator. Always start to load the food from the bottom tray to the top tray.
   Note :
   It is recommended to stack at least 3 working trays, whether you have food on them or not.
   Pls kindly noted the adjusting “knob” on the right side is for Time / Temp setting

3. Connect the Power supply. There is a “beep” sound at the beginning when it gets into standby mode.

4. Press “Power” button: The LCD screen will show default time setting “10:00” and default temp setting “115℉“. (Press the “Power” button again to shut down and return back into standby mode)

5. “Start / Stop” button: After setting time and temp, press this “Start / Stop” button to start heating. (Set time begins to count down, the signal “ : ” on LCD screen flashes.) During heating process, press the “Start / Stop” button, will stop heating. If re-press the “Start / Stop” button, will start heating again

6. “SET” button:
   Product in the working process, can not be changed the Time or Temp.
   If need to change the Time or Temp, need to press the “Start / Stop” button first to stop heating.
   Then press the “SET” button, time OR temp values show on LCD screen will flashes.
   At this time, you can change the drying time and temp setting.
   Rotate the “knob” forward to increase the setting value and reverse to decrease the setting value.
   After finish setting, need to press “Start / Stop” button again to works into current setup.

   • To set Time (1:00 – 24:00 hours cycle setting)
     Press the “SET” button and the time on the display window will begin to flash.
     Rotate the “knob” until the desired time is displayed.

   • To set Temperature (95℉-165℉cycle setting)
     Press the “SET” button again and the temperature on the display window will begin to flash. Rotate the “knob” until the desired temperature is displayed.

7. When the set time counts down to “00:00”, and the buzzer rings “beep” sound The LCD screen shows “END”.  After 3 mins return back into standby mode.

DRYING TIPS

Drying time for pre-treatment fruit will vary according to the following factors:

1. thickness of pieces or slices
2. number of trays with food being dried
3. volume of food being dried
4. moisture or humidity in your environment
5. your preferences of drying for each type of dried food

It is recommended to:

• Check your food every hour.
• Rotate and/or re-stack your trays if you notice uneven drying.
• Label food with contents dried, date and weight before drying. It will also be helpful to note the drying time for future reference.
• Pretreated food will give the best effect in drying.
• Correct food storage after drying also will help to keep food in good quality and save the nutrients.

STORAGE

• Store food only after they have cooled down.
• Food can be kept longer if stored in a cool, dry and dark place.
• Remove all the air you possibly can from the storage container and close tightly.
• Optimal storage temperature is 15℃ or lower.
• Never store food directly in a metal container.
• Avoid containers that “breathe” or have a weak seal.
• Check the contents of your dried food for moisture during the weeks following dehydration. If there is moisture inside, you should dehydrate the contents for a longer time to avoid spoiling.
• For best quality, dried fruit, vegetables, herbs, nuts, bread should not be kept for more than 1 year, if kept in the refrigerator or freezer.
• Dried meats, poultry and fish should be stored for no more than 3 months if kept in the

DEHYDRATING TIME & TEMP. CHART

TIME (hours)                                  TEMPERATURE (°F) PREPARATION

FRUIT
Apples| 6 – 7| 135 – 145| Slice ¼ inch thick
Bananas| 7 – 8| 135 – 145| Slice ¼ inch thick
Blueberries| 36 – 42| 135 – 145| Arrange whole
Grapes| 42 – 48| 135 – 145| Slice in half
Mangos| 4 – 6| 135 – 145| Slice 1/8 inch thick
Pineapples| 8 – 9| 135 – 145| Slice ¼ inch thick
Raspberries| 24 – 48| 135 – 145| Arrange whole
Strawberries| 8 – 10| 135 – 145| Slice ½ inch thick
Tomatoes| 6 – 8| 135 – 145| Slice ¼ inch thick
VEGETABLES
Herbs| 4 – 6| 100 – 115| Arrange on tray
Beets| 4 – 6| 125 – 140| Peel, slice 1/8 inch thick
Bell Peppers| 10 – 12| 125 – 140| Slice ¼ inch thick
Carrots| 4 – 6| 125 – 140| Peel, slice 1/8 inch thick
Celery| 3 – 4| 125 – 140| Slice ¼ inch thick
Kale| 4 – 5| 125 – 140| Arrange whole
Mushrooms| 3 – 4| 125 – 140| Slice ¼ inch thick
Summer Squash| 4 – 6| 125 – 140| Slice ¼ inch thick
Yams| 4 – 5| 125 – 140| Slice ¼ inch thick

MAINTENANCE/CLEANING METHOD

After using, unplug the dehydrator from the power supply and let it cool down before cleaning. Use a soft brush to remove food sticking on the trays.
Dry all parts with a dry cloth before storing the dehydrator.
Clean the surface of body with wet cloth.
Use paper towels to remove any excess marinade.
Do not clean the appliance with aggressive chemicals or abrasives in order not to damage the surface.
Environment friendly disposal
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could  otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local council office or your household waste disposal service.

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