Steba ED6 Electronic Dehydrator Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- Steba
Table of Contents
ED6 Electronic Dehydrator
Instruction Manual
Generally
This appliance is for private and indoor use only and must not be used commercially. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it at a safe place. When the appliance is given to another person the instruction manual should be passed to that person, too. Only use the appliance as described in the instruction manual and pay attention to the safety information. No liability for damages or accidents will be accepted, which are caused by not paying attention to the instruction manual.
Safety information
- The appliance must be used and plugged in only according the requirements shown on the rating label.
- Use the appliance only if the cord shows no damages. Check this before every use!
- Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
- Connect the power plug to a properly installed and easily accessible socket only.
- To unplug the power plug, always pull the plug – not the cable. ∙ Plug off the appliance after each use or in case of failure.
- Do not pull at the cord. Don’t pull it over edges and don’t bend it too much.
- Keep the cord away from hot parts.
- **** The appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience/knowledge, provided that are supervised or have been provided with instruction in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not use the packaging as a plaything. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised.
- Children under the age of 8 must be kept away from the appliance and the connecting cable.
- The appliance must not be operated using a timer or a separate remote system!
- Don’t keep the appliance outside or in a humid environment.
- Never immerse the appliance in water.
- Use the appliance never after a malfunction, e.g. when it fell down or was damaged in any other way.
- The producer takes no responsibility for wrong use, which comes from not obeying the instruction manual
- To avoid any dangers, any repairs at the appliance, e.g. an exchangement of the cord, must only be done by an authorised repair service.
- The appliance must be used on a stable and even surface.
- The appliance is only for the intended use described in the instruction manual.
Cleaning
Pull the plug and allow the device to cool. Never immerse the device into
water. Clean the electrical part with a damp cloth. Clean trays and the door
with normal detergent and leave to dry.
Generally
Natural preservation of fruit and vegetables through a drying process in 40°C
– 70°C warm air. Throughout the drying process, all moisture is extracted.
Vitamins, minerals and nutrients are retained and the flavor is intensified.
After cooling the food, store it in a closable container. There you can keep
it for a longer time. It is important to ensure, that the food does not
contain any residual moisture, as this may cause mold.
Usage
Dried fruits such as banana chips or thin slices of apples are healthy treats
to nibble. Pay attention if small children eat dried fruits. Dried vegetables
and dried herbs can be used for cooking of sauces and soups. The dried
vegetable or fruit can also be soaked overnight.
Preparation
The quality of the dried products is as good as that of the raw food.
Therefore, only use washed and fresh fruits and vegetables. Please do not use
overripe food! Remove all cores, stalks and stones (except cherries). Do not
peel fruits. Cut the food in equal pieces – thin slices dry faster. To avoid
discoloration, brush the fruits with lemon juice. Place the food with the cut
side up on the tray – the food may not be superimposed and the distance
between the pieces must be chosen in a manner that air can circulate
sufficiently. As food dries differently, place congeneric fruits or vegetable
on one tray only. A ready dried tray can be withdrawn during the drying
process, or a new tray can be added. Vegetable with a firm structure should be
blanched for 2 minutes in hot water.
Handling
- Before first use clean the device with a damp cloth. Then run for about 30 minutes to clear possible odors of production.
- Please connect the device. The display shows OFF.
- Push the button . The display shows the last set time. After a few seconds the fan begins to run.
- Push the button at once. The last set temperature appears. The desired temperature can be set in steps of 1 °C form 35°C – 90°C.
- Then push the time button. The last set time appears in the display. By pushing the button the time can be set in steps of 30 minutes.
- The display shows the remaining time.
- If you want to change the temperature during operation, push the button again. The set temperature flashes. Now set the new desired temperature in steps of 1 °C. The device keeps on running with new temperature and remaining time.
- After the time run out or the device has been turned off, the ventilation keeps on running for a couple of seconds.
Trays
The device is delivered with 6 stainless steel trays and one mat for herbs.
Depending on the amount of food to dry, the device can be run with one to six
trays
Mat for herbs
Put the mat for herbs on one tray. Lay the herbs on the mat and dry for about
5 hours.
Herbs
| temperature| time
---|---|---
Basil, Savory, Stinging nettle,| 60°C| 4 – 6 hours
Tarragon, Lovage, Marjoram,
Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Thyme
Blooms
| Elderflower | 60°C | 4 – 6 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender | 60°C | 4 – 6 hours |
| Chamomile | 60°C | 4 – 6 hours |
| Marigold | 60°C | 4 – 6 hours |
Fruits (Remove pips, core and stipe)
| Apple, sliced (2 – 4 mm) | 70°C | 8 – 10 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pear, sliced | 70°C | 5 – 6 hours |
| Apricot, pitted/quartered | 70°C | 14 – 15 hours, skin down |
| Plum, pitted/quartered | 70°C | 14 – 15 hours, skin down |
| Peaches, pitted/quartered | 70°C | 16 – 18 hours, skin down |
| Orange, sliced (6mm) | 65°C | 6 – 8 hours |
| Lemon, sliced (3mm) | 65°C | 6 – 8 hours |
| Banana, sliced (3mm) | 70°C | 10 – 12 hours |
Vegetables
| Zucchini, sliced (3 – 4 mm) | 65°C | 6 – 8hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin, in strips (3 – 4 mm) | 65°C | 6 – 8 hours |
| Pepper, in strips (3 – 4 mm) | 65°C | 6 – 8 hours |
| Tomatoes, quartered (3 – 4 mm | 65°C | 6 – 8 hours, skin down |
| Onions, sliced (5 mm) | 60°C | 6 – 8 hours |
| Leek, sliced (10 mm) | 70°C | 3 – 4 hours |
| Carrots, sliced (5 mm) | 70°C | 4 – 5 hours |
| Celeriac, diced (5 mm) | 70°C | 5 – 6 hours |
| Mushrooms, sliced (5-6 mm) | 55°C | 6 – 8 hours, do not wash |
- **** The result depends on the thickness of the slices (should be between 2 and 4 mm) and the humidity of the food.
- The given temperatures and times are approximate values and may change signifi- cantly in some cases.
- The condition of the dried food should be as followed: Herbs/blossom = crumbly fruits = flexible vegetable = flexible/ crumbly
Correct Disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with
other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return
your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the
retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for
environmental safe recycling.
Packaging disposal: Do not throw away the package materials. Please put it in
the recycling bin.
Gift box: Paper, should be put to the old paper collection point.
Plastic packaging material and foils should be collected in the special
collection containers.
Service and Repair:
If the appliance must be repaired, please get in touch with your trader or
with the manufacturer:
STEBA Elektrogeräte GmbH & Co KG
Pointstr. 2, 96129 Strullendorf / Germany
Distribution-Tel.: 09543 / 449-17 / -18,
Service-Tel.: 09543 / 449-44, Fax: 09543 / 449-19
e-Mail: elektro@steba.com Internet:
http://www.steba.com
References
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