Westfalia 985520 Digital Food Dehydrator Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Westfalia

Table of Contents

Westfalia 985520 Digital Food Dehydrator
Product Usage Instructions
SAFETY NOTES
OPERATION
Assembly and Set-Up
Technical Data
References
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Westfalia 985520 Digital Food Dehydrator

Product Information
The product is a device that is designed to perform various functions. It comes with an instruction manual that provides valuable tips for using the device effectively and safely. The manual includes safety notes, technical specifications, and guidelines for operation and cleaning.

Safety Notes
Please note the following safety notes to avoid malfunctions, damage, or physical injury:

Read the manual carefully and use the device only according to the instructions.
Dispose of used packaging material carefully or store it out of the reach of children to prevent suffocation.
Persons with limited physical, sensory, or mental abilities should not use the device without supervision and safety briefing from a qualified person.
Ensure the power mains correspond to the type label on the appliance.
The appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above under supervision.
Do not operate the appliance continuously for longer than 36 hours. Allow it to cool down for 30 minutes before resuming operation.
Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, and do not use it with wet hands.
Unplug from the power supply before cleaning or when not in use.
Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Ensure the cord cannot get tangled or damaged during use.

Technical Specifications

Operating Voltage: 230 V~ 50 Hz
Power Consumption: 350 W
Standby Power Consumption: 0.92 W
Protection Class: II
Dimensions: 334 x 263 x 287 mm
Weight: 2748 g

Product Usage Instructions

Before first use:

Unpack the device and accessories and check all parts for transport damage.
Do not use the device if parts or the base itself are damaged.
Clean all parts of the device before using it for the first time. Use a slightly damp cloth with a little washing-up liquid if necessary.
Do not clean the device in the dishwasher or immerse the electrical parts in water or other liquids.
When using the device for the first time, let it run empty for 30 minutes.
Rinse the support grids by hand and dry them thoroughly. This process is only necessary the first time.

For specific usage instructions, please refer to the detailed information provided in the user manual.

SAFETY NOTES

Please note the following safety notes to avoid malfunctions, damage or physical injury:

Please read this manual carefully and use the device only according to this manual.
Dispose of used packaging material carefully or store it out of the reach of children. There is a danger of suffocation!
Persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities are not allowed to use the device, unless they are supervised and briefed for their safety by a qualified person.
Make sure the power mains correspond to the type label on the appliance.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. It is not a toy.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be carried out by children without supervision.
The appliance is not intended for continuous professional operation. The appliance is intended to be used in closed rooms only and in 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. The use in any other way is not considered as intended use.
Place the appliance on a flat, heat-resistant and stable surface. Never place the appliance near or on hot surfaces such as gas or electric stoves. The appliance becomes warm during use! Place the appliance well away from walls and curtains.
Do not operate the appliance outdoors and always use it in dry locations. Do not cover the appliance. There is risk of fire!
Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use. Keep it out of reach of children or persons in need of supervision.
Do not operate the appliance continuously for longer than 36 hours. Allow the appliance to cool down for 30 minutes before resuming operation.
Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid or place it into the dishwasher. Do not use the appliance with wet hands.
Please from the power supply before cleaning or when not in use.
Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure the cord cannot get caught in any way. Do not wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it.
Keep all parts of the appliance clean at all times as they come into direct contact with food. Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and in the way indicated in these instructions.
Use only original spare parts which can be purchased from Westfalia.
CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the safety cut-off, this appliance must not be supplied through automatic switching appliances such as timers.
Should the appliance become damaged do not use it and have it repaired by a professional or contact our customer support department. Do not disassemble the appliance or try repairing it yourself.

OPERATION

Before first Use

Unpack the device and accessories and check all parts for transport damage.
Do not use the device if parts or the base itself are damaged.
Clean all parts of the device before using it for the first time. To clean the device, use a slightly damp cloth, if necessary with a little washing-up liquid.
Do not clean the device in the dishwasher and do not immerse the electrical part of the device in water or other liquids.
When using the device for the first time, let it run empty for 30 minutes. Then rinse the support grids by hand and dry them thoroughly. This process is only necessary the first time.

Support Grids
The device has 5 support grids and a herb tray. Depending on the amount of food to be dried, the device can be operated with 1 to 5 grids (maximum 7 grids).
Additional gratings are available from Westfalia (replacement grating set of 2 Article 98 55 21).
To ensure optimal heat distribution, please always use the attachment, which is closed in the middle, in the uppermost position.

Herb Tray
Place the herb tray in one of the shelf grids. Put the herbs on top and dry for up to 5 hours.

Assembly and Set-Up

Place the device on an even and horizontal surface.
First place the stackable support grids on top of each other and connect the device to a socket. “00” flashes in the display.
Press the button. The display shows 001 (1 hour). Press the button repeatedly until the desired number of hours is reached. The time can be selected from 1 to 36 hours.
Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. 55°C appears in the display. Press the button repeatedly until the desired temperature is reached. The temperature can be selected in increments of 5°C between 40 and 70°C.
Pressing the button starts the device. The display shows the selected temperature and the remaining time alternately.
After the time has elapsed, the device switches off.
If you want to stop the program prematurely, press the button once.
After the drying process, pull out the mains plug!

Cleaning

To clean the device, use a slightly damp cloth, if necessary with a little washing-up liquid.
Do not clean the device in the dishwasher and do not immerse the electrical part of the device in water or other liquids.

Hints

This dehydrator has 5 variably stackable support grids. The air openings in the lid allow air to circulate. The warm air flows from the base through each of the five attachments, removing the moisture from the food.
Distribute the food to be dried evenly on the grids. It must not be on top of each other. Only occupy the attachments up to 90% to ensure adequate air circulation.
The specified drying times can deviate as they depend on the humidity of the food to be dried and the humidity of the environment. The room should be dust-free, warm and dry. Good ventilation of the room is also important.
Your own, dried fruit and vegetables look different than those in supermarkets or health food stores because you don’t use any preservatives or colorings, only natural additives.
Taking notes on the moisture and weight of the food before and after the dehydration can help you refine your dehydration technique for the future.

Storage of dehydrated foods

Cool the food to be dried completely before storing it, as condensation in the containers will cause mold to form.
Always do a drying test first. Always switch off the device before removing samples.
Dehydrated fruit should be soft and pliable when properly dehydrated.
Dehydrated vegetables should be firm with no soft spots.
Finished dried meat is leathery.
Finished dried fish is dry and pliable.
The next day after storage, check the contents for possible moisture. If the food still contains moisture, dry it again.
It is best to use dry glass containers with a metal cap. Store the dried food in a cool, dry and as dark place as possible. The ideal temperature is between 5 and 20°C.

Drying Times

Spice plants on the herb rack
Dry for 4 – 6 hours at 60 ° C on the herb rack
Basil, savory, nettle, tarragon, lovage, marjoram, oregano, parsley, sage, thyme and similar

Blossoms

Elderflowers 60°C 4 – 6 hours
Lavender 60°C 4 – 6 hours
Chamomile 60°C 4 – 6 hours
Marigolds 60°C 4 – 6 Std.

Fruit (remove core, core and stalks)

Apple slices (2 – 4 mm) 70°C 8 – 10 hours
Sliced pears (2 – 4 mm) 70°C 5 – 6 hours
Cherries pitted/halved 65°C 14 – 16 hours
Pitted/quartered apricots 70°C 14 – 15 hrs. Skin side down
Pitted/quartered plums 70°C 14 – 16 hrs. Skin side down
Pitted/quartered peaches 70°C 16 – 18 hrs. Skin side down
Sliced oranges (3 mm) 65°C 6 – 8 hours
Sliced lemons (3 mm) 65°C 6 – 8 hours
Bananas (3 mm cut lengthwise) 70°C 10 – 12 hours

Vegetables

Zucchini slices (3 – 4 mm) 65°C 6 – 8 hours
Pumpkin in strips (3 – 4 mm) 65°C 6 – 8 hours
Peppers in strips (3 – 4 mm) 65°C 6 – 8 hours
Sliced tomatoes (3 – 4 mm) 65°C 6 – 8 hrs.
Sliced onions (5 mm) 60°C 6 – 8 hrs
Leek slices (10 mm) 70°C 3 – 4 hours
Sliced carrots (5 mm) 70°C 4 – 5 hours
Celery in cubes (5 mm) 70°C 5 – 6 hours
Sliced mushrooms (5-6 mm) 55°C 6 – 8 hours cleaned
The result depends on the slice thickness (should be between 2 and 4 mm) and the moisture in the food. The temperatures and times given are guide values and can change considerably in some cases.
The dry state after the specified time is:
Herbs / blossoms = brittle Fruit = flexible Vegetables = flexible to brittle

Technical Data

Operating voltage: 230 V~ 50 Hz
Rated Power: 350 W
Power Consumption in Standby-Mode: 0,92 W
Consommation d’énergie en mode veille : 0,92 W
Protection class: II
Dimensions: 334 x 263 x 287 mm
Weight: 2748 g

CUSTOMER SERVICES

Westfalia
Wydenhof 3a
CH-3422 Kirchberg (BE)
Telefon: (034) 4 13 80 00
Telefax: (034) 4 13 80 01
Internet: www.westfalia-versand.ch

DISPOSAL

Dear Customer,
Please help avoid waste materials.
If you at some point intend to dispose of this article, then please keep in mind that many of its components consist of valuable materials, which can be recycled. Please do not discharge it in the rubbish bin, but check with your local council for recycling facilities in your area.