TurboTronic TT-FD50 Food Dehydrator Instruction Manual

TurboTronic TT-FD50 Food Dehydrator

Product Information

Specifications:

• Item Number: TT-FD50
• Product Size: 340x405x310mm
• Package Size: 440x385x383mm
• Packaging Size: 460x400x400mm
• Description: Digital Food Dehydrator Machine
• Power & Voltage: 230V~ 50-60Hz, 600W
• EAN: 4260563038902
• BPA FREE

Product Usage Instructions

Important Safety Instructions:

Before using this product, please read and understand this instruction manual carefully, and keep it in a safe place. This product is only for use in homes or similar places.

Danger: Do not immerse the base in water or any other liquid, and do not rinse under the tap. Do not use this product to dry liquid foods.

Warnings:

• Indicates to read and review instructions to understand operation and use of product.
• Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the warning included with this symbol is ignored.
• Take care to avoid contact with hot surfaces. Always use hand protection to avoid burns.
• For indoor and household use only.

Product Description:

The food dehydrator features a touch button operation control panel. In any state, as long as the icon is always on, short press to switch the lamp on and off.

Fault Protection:

There is no specific information provided regarding fault protection.

Accessories and Instructions:

The following are the accessory disassembly method:

1. Take out the machine.
2. Open the door.
3. Take out the drying trays or mesh sheet.
4. Put the food drying trays (if you need to use a mesh sheet, please put the mesh sheet on the empty trays) back to the machine.
5. Close the door.
6. Insert the plug into the socket.
7. Operate the control panel and select functions.

How to Use the Function:

Drying Function:

1. The time can only be adjusted within 1 hour to 24 hours. The single adjustment time is 30 minutes, and the time or temperature is increased rapidly when long-pressing.

2. Turn on: After the power is turned on, all the
   indicator lights flash once and then go out, and at the same time, there is a short Di sound. Then only the power button indicator light keeps on, all other patterns and digital tube lights are off, and it enters the standby state. If there is no operation, the standby state will be kept continuously.

3. Under the standby state: Short press the key to enter the wake-up state. Short press the key to enter the standby state.

4. Under the working state: Short press the key to enter the standby state.

5. Under the wake-up state: If there is no operation, it will enter the standby state after 5 minutes; if there are other operations, the time will be delayed for 5 minutes and enter the standby state.

6. In any state, as long as the icon is always on, short press to switch the lamp on and off.

Cleaning and Maintenance:

There is no specific information provided regarding cleaning and maintenance.

Common Problem Analysis:

Problem: The drier does not work/does not heat up?

Solution: Unfortunately, there is no information provided regarding this common problem. It is recommended to contact customer support for assistance.

FAQ:

There are no frequently asked questions (FAQs) provided in the user manual.

FOOD DEHYDRATOR
TT-FD50

Thank you for buying TurboWave – Digital Food Dehydrator by TurboTronic®.
Enjoy easy home cooking, TT-FD50 equipped with digital touchscreen buttons with fingerprint-resistant control panel and BPA-FREE material & food-grade stainless steel, safe & durable material.
The dehydrator unit has an accurate temperature setting between 30°C – 75°C and dehydrates food to perfect at optimal temperature and time duration to ensure you have your delicious food.

IMPORTANT

Before using this product, please read and understand this instruction manual carefully, and keep it in a safe place; this product is only for use in homes or similar places.

Danger:

• Do not immerse the base in water or any other liquid, and do not rinse under the tap.
• Do not use this product to dry liquid foods.

WARNINGS:

•  Before connecting the product to the power supply, please check whether the voltage marked on the product is consistent with the local power supply voltage, and all components are installed correctly.
• Do not allow children or persons with intellectual disabilities to use this product unattended.
• This product should be used on a stable table, not on an inclined or blanketed table.
• When going out or not in use for a long time, please be sure to unplug the power plug from the socket.
• After the first power-on, there is a smell, please continue to use it if it is not abnormal.
• Do not operate or plug in or out the power plug with wet hands to prevent electric shock.
• Do not use this product to dry liquid foods.
• Do not use bleach or chemical disinfectant solutions/tablets in this product.
• Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or corrosive liquids (such as acetone or alcohol) to clean the product.
• The longest continuous use time should not exceed 72 hours each time, so as not to affect the service life of the dryer.
• Do not use this product if the power cord, plug or other accessories are damaged.
• If the power cord is damaged, in order to avoid danger, it must be replaced by professionals from the manufacturer, its maintenance department or similar departments.
• Please do not use accessories or components made by other manufacturers or other manufacturers that are not recommended.
• It is forbidden to modify or lengthen the power cord of this product in any way.
• It is forbidden to use this product outdoors, or to use this product for other purposes.
• All accessories are only suitable for the use of this product. It is forbidden to be used for other purposes or on other similar products to avoid danger.
• It is forbidden to yank the power cord of the product or tie the power cord to an object at a favorable angle.
• Non-professionals are not allowed to disassemble any internal components to avoid danger.
• It is forbidden to move this product when it is plugged in. You can turn it off, when necessary, unplug the power plug, and move it to a suitable location.
• If you have any questions, please contact the relevant service center or dealer for help.
• Before cleaning the product, you must first unplug the power plug and let it cool down.
• Do not place any food (including water and seasonings and food) on the saucepan
• Do not put any objects into the hot air outlet hole.
• Never use a microwave oven to heat any other parts of the product.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Control panel: touch button operation

• Turn on：After the power is turned on, all the indicator lights flash once and then go out, and at the same time a short “Di” sound, then only the power button indicator light keeps on, all other patterns and digital tube lights are off, and it enters the “standby state”. If there is no operation, the “standby state” will be kept continuously.
• Under the “standby” state, short press the “ ” key to enter the “wake-up” state. Short press the ” ” key again to enter the “working” state.
• When under “working” status, the digital tube countdown will display the countdown in real time, and the corresponding function key can be touched during the process, and at the same time, the corresponding function adjustment will be entered (the function indicator light is always on and the digital tube is flashing) at the same time. The corresponding function continues to operate, and automatically enters the “working” state 3 seconds after the setting is completed.
• During the “working” state, short press the “ ” key to enter the “standby” state.
• In the “wake-up” state, if there is no operation, it will enter the “standby” state after 5 minutes; if there are other operations, the time will be delayed for 5 minutes and enter the “standby” state.
• In any state, as long as the “ ” icon is always on, short press ” ” to switch the lamp on and off.
• This machine has a memory function.
• Long press “ ” to quickly increase the time or temperature preset value.
• Long press “ ” to quickly decrease the time or temperature preset value.
• In any state, as long as “TEMP” is always on, press and hold the “TEMP” key for 3 seconds, and the displayed temperature will switch between “°F” and “°C”; if you want to switch again, you need to press and hold again “TEMP” key for 3 seconds. When the display is “°C “, it can be customized between 30°C to 75°C. The temperature variable unit is 5°C. When “°C” is displayed, it can be customized from 30°C to 75°C. The temperature variable unit is 5°C.

FAULT PROTECTION

If an NTC failure is detected during the “working” state, the heating must be stopped immediately, and the display shows “E1” with three short “Di” beeps, the motor will stop after a delay of 10 seconds; then it will enter the “wake- up” state. If an NTC failure is detected during the “wake-up” state, the display shows “E1” with three short beeps. After 5 minutes, it enters the “standby” state and keep it. In any states, if NTC detects the temperature ≥ “85” degrees (no need to compensate), it must stop heating immediately, and the display shows “E2” with three short beeps; the motor will stop after a delay of 10 seconds, Enter the “standby” state after 5 minutes.

ACCESSORIES AND INSTRUCTIONS

• A. Mesh sheet: It is used to hold small foods that need to be dried and dehydrated.
• B. Drying Trays: It is used to hold food that needs to be dried and dehydrated.
• C. Drip Tray: Used to support the fines and fallen juice of the upper layer of food.
• D. Door: It is used to seal the outlet of hot air and bottom air.
• E. Glass door: Used for sealing hot air and observing the state of food inside.
• F. Control Panel: Used to control the work of the machine.
• G. Inner chamber: Used to place the shelf to hold the food that needs to be dried and dehydrated.
• H. Housing: Metal material.
• I. Fan

ACCESSORY DISASSEMBLY METHOD

• A. Take out the machine.
• B. Open the door.
• C. Take out the drying trays or mesh sheet.
• D. Put the food drying trays (if you need to use mesh sheet, please put the mesh sheet on the empty trays) back to the machine.
• E. Close the door.
• F. Insert the plug into the socket.
• G. Operate the control panel and select functions

HOW TO USE THE FUNCTION:

Drying function:

1. The time can only be adjusted within 1 hour to 24 hours. The single adjustment time is “30 minutes”, and the time or temperature is increased rapidly when long-pressing.
2. The temperature can only be adjusted within 30~75℃. The single-time adjustment temperature is “5°C” (US standard 5°F), and the time or temperature is increased rapidly when longpressing.
3. Turn on: After the power is turned on, all the indicator lights flash once and then go out, and at the same time, there is a short “Di” sound, then only the power button indicator light keeps on, all other patterns and digital tube lights are off, and it enters the “standby state” . If there is no operation, the “standby state” will be kept continuously.
   • Under the “standby” state, short press the “ ” key to enter the “wake-up state”. Short press the ” ” key again to enter the “working state”. When the “working status” is in progress, the digital tube countdown will display the countdown in real time, and the corresponding function key can be touched during the process, and at the same time, the corresponding function adjustment will be entered (the function indicator light is always on and the digital tube is flashing) at the same time. The corresponding function continues to operate, and automatically enters the “working state” 3 seconds after the setting is completed.
   • Under the “working state”, short press the ” ” key to enter the “standby state”.
   • Under the “wake-up state”, if there is no operation, it will enter the “standby state” after 5 minutes; if there are other operations, the time will be delayed for 5 minutes and enter the “standby state”.
   • Under any states, as long as the “ ” icon is always on, short press “ ” to switch the lamp on and off.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE:

1. Please turn off the machine before cleaning, unplug the power plug, and it must be dry before the next use.
2. Please take out the accessories according to the method of assembly and disassembly, and clean them separately.
3. The product should be cleaned immediately after each use of the product.
4. Do not immerse the host in water or other liquids, and do not rinse the host under the tap.
5. Do not use bleach or chemical disinfectant solutions/tablets in this product.
6. Do not use steel wire balls, abrasive cleaners or corrosive liquids (such as gasoline, acetone or alcohol) to clean the product.
7. After cleaning, dry the host and all accessories.
8. Please clean relevant accessories in time after use.

COMMON PROBLEM ANALYSIS

1. The drier does not work / does not heat up?
2. Check whether the socket and the power cord plug are well connected.
3. Check whether the power cord is in good condition. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its maintenance department or similar professionals to avoid danger.
4. The indicator light does not light up:
5. Is there a power outage?
6. Is the power cord plugged into the socket? Is the power outlet turned off?
   Remark:
   After analyzing the above phenomena, the fault still cannot be eliminated, please contact the company’s maintenance point or the dealer. It is strictly forbidden for non-professionals to disassemble the machine by themselves.

FRUIT

Fruit Pretreatment:
Dilute the juice (1/4 cup of juice and 2 cups of water), and soak the food to be dried for about 2 minutes. (Note: Fruit juice is matched with food, such as apple juice for dried apples.) 2) Recommended Cooking Time and Temperature:

FOOD NAME| INGREDIENT SPECIFICATIONS| TEMP °C| DRY STATE| TIME / HOUR
---|---|---|---|---
APRICOT| Cut in half and remove the pits. Cut in half with the dry side facing down|

60-65

| Soft|

18-20

BANANA| Peel and cut into 3 mm slices| 65-70| Crispy| 12-14
FIG| Wash, remove stains, and cut into quarters. Dry side down|

60-65

| Soft|

18-20

KIWI| Wash and cut into 6mm slices| 60-65| Soft| 8-11
PEACH| Wash, core and peel and cut into halves or slices|

60-65

| Soft|

8-17

PEAR| Wash, core and peel and cut into circles| 60-65| Soft| 4-8
PINEAPPLE| Peel, remove the fiber part, and remove the core. Cut into 6mm slices|

60-65

| Soft|

11-18

RHUBARB| Wash and cut into a length of 25 mm| 60-65| Soft| 6-10
STRAWBERRY| Wash and cut into 6mm slices| 60-65| Soft| 7-15
WATERMELON| Peel, cut into wedges, and remove seeds. Cut into 10 mm pieces.|

60-65

| Soft and sticky|

8-10

PITAYA| Peel and cut into 3 mm slices| 65-70| Crispy| 10-14
APPLE| Wash, core and peel and cut into circles|

60-65

| Crispy|

7-15

VEGETABLE

1. Vegetable Pretreatment:
   Treat with steam, boiling water or oil. Recommended for green legumes, cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus and potatoes.
   Put the prepared vegetables in boiling water for about 3-5 minutes, drain them and put them in a shelf.
   Soak the vegetables in lemon juice for about 2 minutes.

2. Recommended Cooking Time and Temperature:

FOOD NAME| INGREDIENT SPECIFICATIONS| TEMP °C| DRY STATE| TIME / HOUR
---|---|---|---|---
ARTICHOKE| Cut into 8mm strips and cook for about 10 minutes| 50-55| Fragile| 6-14
LEGUMINOSAE| Cut and steam until translucent and even spread on a fine mesh dish|

45-55

| Hard/Fragile|

10-18

BRUSSELS LEAF| Pure leaves without rhizomes| 50-55| Fragile| 8-24
CAULIFLOWER| Steamed softly, cut| 50-55| Fragile| 6-16
CELERY| Cut 7mm thick slices| 50-55| Fragile| 6-14
CHINESE

CHIVES

| cut| 50-55| Fragile| 6-10
GARLIC| Peeled and sliced| 50-55| Fragile| 6-16
BLACK PEPPER| Entire| 65-70| Fragile| 8-14
ONION| slice| 50-55| Fragile| 8-14
PEA| Steam for 3-5 minutes| 65-70| Fragile| 8-14
SPINACH| Steamed till withered| 50-55| Fragile| 6-16
ASPARAGUS| After washing, cut into 25mm pieces| 50-55| Crispy| 4-6
BEET| Steam, cool, remove roots and heads; cut into 25 mm pieces| 50-55| Crispy| 9-12
BEETROOT| Take out the 10mm top, preferably peel it thoroughly, and then cut into 5mm slices|

50-55

| Soft|

9-12

BROCOLI| Cut open and boil soft, cut into 10mm pieces| 50-55| Crispy| 10-14
CABBAGE| Wash and cut into 3 mm long strips| 50-55| Crispy| 8-11
 |  |  |  |
FOOD NAME| INGREDIENT SPECIFICATIONS|

TEMP °C

| DRY STATE| TIME / HOUR
---|---|---|---|---
CARROT| Trim the top and bottom and shave the skin  clean.  Steamed softly  and  cut

into3mm thick slices.

|

50-55

| Flexible|

7-11

CORN| Cut the corn kernels from the corncob and spread them on the mesh sheet.| 50-55| Crispy| 7-10
CUCUMBER| Wash and cut into 3mm slices.| 50-55| Flexible| 4-8
EGGPLANT| Wash and peel, cut into 6mm slices.| 50-55| Flexible| 4-8
MUSHROOM| Wash and cut into 8mm slices.| 50-55| Flexible| 4-7
RADISH| Scrub and steam blanch (if needed) and cut into 8mm slices.| 50-55| Soft/Flexible| 7-11
CHILI| Wash and remove the seeds and white

parts. Cut into 6mm long strips or rings.

| 50-55| Flexible| 4-8
POTATO| Wash and peel. Steam for about 4-6 minutes until soft. Cut into 6mm slices.|

50-55

| Crispy/soft|

7-13

PUMPKIN| Wash and cut into 6mm slices.| 50-55| Flexible| 10-14
TOMATO| After washing, cut into 6mm rounds.| 50-55| Flexible| 10-14
SQUASH| Wash and cut into 5mm slices.| 50-55| Crispy| 7-11
SWEET POTATO| Wash and peel. Steam for 4-6 minutes. Cut into 6mm slices.| 50-55| Crispy/soft| 7-13

OTHER FOOD (SUCH AS MEAT, FISH AND NUTS)

Meat and Fish Pretreatment:
Lean meat (without fat and oil layer): It is recommended to marinate the meat before drying to maintain its natural taste and make it tender. Salt should be used when marinating to help absorb water from the meat and to keep it fresh. Marinating standard: 1/2 cup of bean paste; 1 garlic, mashed; 2 tablespoons of brown sugar; 2 tablespoons of ketchup; 1/2 cup of Worcestershire sauce; 5/4 teaspoons of salt; 1 /2 teaspoon of onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon of pepper; mix all the above ingredients. The meat is cut into small cubes and put into the machine.
Recommended Cooking Time and Temperature:

FOOD NAME| INGREDIENT SPECIFICATIONS| TEMP °C| DRY STATE| TIME / HOUR
---|---|---|---|---
JERKY| Use lean meat to remove as much fat as possible, as fat will deteriorate over time. Cut into 6mm thick slices and place on the shelf.|

60-70

| Flexible|

7-8

NUTS AND DRIED

FRUITS

| Spread evenly on the mesh sheet.| 50-55| Hard/Fragile| 8-14

VANILLA AND OTHER FOOD

Vanilla and other pretreatment:
Rinse and shake off excess water, and remove spoiled leaves. Spread the vanilla loosely on the shelf.
Recommended Cooking Time and Temperature:

FOOD NAME| INGREDIENT SPECIFICATIONS| TEMP °C| DRY STATE| TIME / HOUR
---|---|---|---|---
VANILLA/HERB| Spread the ingredients loosely on the shelf instead of stacking them.|

40-50

| Soft/Fragile|

8-12

SCENTED TEA FRUITS| Spread the scented tea loosely on the shelf, do not stack.|

30-40

| Flexible|

10-18

STORAGE TIPS

• Store food only after it has 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 59°F or lower.

• Never store food directly in a metal container.

• Dried meats, poultry and fish should be stored for no more than 3 months if kept in the refrigerator, or 1 year if kept in the freezer.

• 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.

DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

The European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimize the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain, and reduce the impact on human health and the environment.
The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance, it must be separately collected. Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers of TurboTronic®. TurboTronic® Warranty coverage applies to the original owner and to the original product only and is not transferable. TurboTronic® warrants that the unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. Limited Warranty apply only when it is used under normal household conditions and maintained according to the requirements

outlined in the Owner’s Guide, subject to the following conditions and exclusions:

ANY WARRANTY OR AFTER PURCHASE SERVICE, SHOULD BE WITH A THIRD-PARTY COMPANY, FROM WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE PRODUCT. TURBOTRONIC® PROVIDES THE WARRANTY ONLY TO OUR THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS. SINCE THIS PRODUCT IS NOT PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM TURBOTRONIC® BUT THROUGH ONE OF OUR THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS, ANY ISSUE AFTER THE PURCHASE, CUSTOMER SERVICE OR RECEIVING THE WARRANTY SHOULD BE ONLY / DIRECTLY THROUGH THE THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS FROM WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE PRODUCT.

What is covered by this warranty?

1. The original unit and/or non-wearable parts deemed defective, in TurboTronic® sole discretion, will be repaired or replaced
2. TurboTronic® reserves the right to replace the unit with one of equal or greater value.

What is not covered by this warranty?

1. Normal wear and tear of wearable parts (such as blending vessels, lids, cups, blades, blender bases, removable pots, racks, pans, etc.), which require regular maintenance and/or replacement to ensure the proper functioning of your unit, are not covered by this warranty.
2. Any unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes.
3. Damage caused by misuse, abuse, negligent handling, failure to perform required maintenance (e.g., failure to keep the well of the motor base clear of food spills and other debris), or damage due to mishandling in transit.
4. Consequential and incidental damages.
5. Defects caused by repair persons not authorized by TurboTronic®. These defects include damages caused in the process of shipping, altering, or repairing the TurboTronic® product (or any of its parts) when the repair is performed by a repair person not authorized by TurboTronic®.
6. Products purchased, used, or operated outside Europe.
   Illustrations may differ from actual product.
   We are constantly striving to improve our products, therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice.
   TurboTronic® and Z-Line® are registered trademarks of Z-GLOBAL B.V.B.A®.
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