FIRST AUSTRIA FA-5126-8 Food Dehydrator Instruction Manual

FA-5126-8
FOOD DEHYDRATOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety of electrical appliances from FIRST Austria complies with the recognized technical directives and legal regulations for safety. Nevertheless, you and the other users of the appliance should observe the following:

• Please read these instructions carefully before using this appliance for the first time and keep them for further reference.
• This product has not been designed for any other uses than those specified in this manual.
• Before connecting the appliance to the power source, check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds with the mains voltage in your home. If this is not the case, contact your dealer and do not use the appliance.
• If the appliance is grounded (protection class I), the wall outlet and any extension to which it is connected must also be grounded.
• Place the appliance on a clear, flat and heat resistant surface. Distance from the wall should be at least 5cm. The area above the appliance should be kept free to allow an unobstructed air-circulation. Never place the appliance or power cord on hot surfaces. Nor should the appliance be placed or operated in the vicinity of exposed gas flames.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces.
• Do not operate or place any part of this appliance on or near any hot surface (such as gas or electric burner or a heated oven).
• Ensure that the appliance is used on a firm and flat surface out of reach of children, this will prevent from overturning and avoid damage or injury.
• To protect from electrical hazard, do not immerse this appliance or cordset in any liquids.
• If the appliance or the power cord shows any signs of damage, do not operate it! Take the product to an authorized and qualified service center for inspection or repair.
• This device is intended for home use only, do not use it commercially.
• Do not use this appliance outdoors.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is operating.
• The appliance becomes hot during operation. Therefore, be careful not to touch any of the hot parts.
• Always ensure the lid is closed and do not lift it during operation.
• Always disconnect the appliance from power after use, before cleaning and in the event of a malfunction.
• As long as the appliance is hot, it should be supervised, even if it is not connected to the mains. Allow the appliance to cool down fully before cleaning and storing it.
• Do not pull directly on the power cord, rather pull on the plug to disconnect the appliance from the power source.
• The 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. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
• We are excluded of liability for all damages that may arise if the appliance is used for purposes other than originally intended or if it is used inappropriately.
• Repairs and other work undertaken on the unit must only be done by authorised specialist personnel!

DESCRIPTION:

(Fig. A)

1. Lid
2. Height adjustable trays
3. Base
4. Display| 5. [+]/[-] buttons
6. Timer button [TIME] 7. Temp button [TEMP] 8. ON/OFF button [ON/OFF]
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FEATURE OF THE DEHYDRATOR

This unit uses a built-in fan and heating element to produce a warm airflow. This generates a drying process for any kind of food you put inside the unit. Dried foods are great for snacking as they retain almost all of their nutritional value and flavor.

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Before using the appliance for the first time, clean the trays with a damp cloth and a little detergent. Rinse and dry them afterwards.
2. After initial cleaning, let the unit run for about 30 minutes without placing any food in it. Smoke or odors generated during this process are normal. Please ensure sufficient  ventilation.

OPERATION

1. Place the appliance on a flat, level surface.

2. Put the desired food in appropriately sized pieces in the trays. Do not overload the trays and never overlap the food.

3. Stack the trays and insert them into the unit.
   The trays can be stacked with a height distance of 1.3 cm or 2.5 cm (See Fig. A). This allows the trays to be adjusted to the thickness of the food to be dehydrated.
   To achieve the maximum height, position the plastic clip (A) directly on the spacers (B) of the tray stacked below.
   To achieve the minimum height, position the plastic clip (A) next to the spacers (B) of the tray stacked below.

4. Close the lid.

5. Connect the appliance to the power outlet. A ‘beep’ sounds and the display shows “0000”.

6. Set the desired dehydrating time by pressing the [TIME] button and adjust it with the [+]/[-] buttons. (Default: 10:00 | Full range: 00:30-24:00, adjustable in 30 min steps)

7. Set the desired temperature for dehydrating by pressing the [TEMP] button and adjust it with the [+]/[-] buttons.
   (Default: 70°C | Full range: 35-70°C, adjustable in 5°C steps)

8. After setting the time and temperature press the [ON/OFF] button within 5 seconds to start the dehydrating process.

9. The time on the display will start to count down. When the time is up, the unit automatically stops, beeps 5 times and displays “End”.
   Note: If no input is made within 5 seconds when setting the time and temperature, the unit will return to standby mode and displays “0000”.

DRYING TIPS:

The drying time varies according to the following factors:

1. Thickness of pieces or slices – (The thinner the slices are cut, the faster the demanded drying level can be reached)
2. Number of trays filled with food
3. Volume of food being dried
4. Set temperature level
5. Humidity in your environment
6. Your personal preference for the degree of drying

Recommendations:

• Check your food every hour.
• Rotate and/or re-stack the trays if you notice uneven drying.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

• Always unplug the appliance from power and allow it to cool down before cleaning.
• Never immerse the appliance or power cord in water. Do not let the electrical parts come into contact with moisture.
• Do not use aggressive chemicals or abrasive cleaners.
• Do not put any parts in the dishwasher.
• Avoid direct contact of the trays with hot water (>40°C).
• Use a soft brush to remove food sticking to the trays.
• Remove excess marinade with paper towels.
• Clean the trays and lid with a soft sponge and mild detergent. Rinse under running water and dry.
• Wipe the base with a damp cloth.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

220-240 V • 50-60 Hz • 320-380 W

Environment friendly disposal
You can help protect the environment!
Please remember to respect the local regulations: hand in the non-working electrical equipment to an appropriate waste disposal center.

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