ARDESTO FDB-5321T Food Dehydrator Instruction Manual

Food Dehydrator
Instruction Manual

FDB-5321T

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BEFORE STARTING TO USE

Please read these instructions carefully before using the device. Before the first use or after a long break in work, it is recommended to wipe the inside of the case with a damp cloth. The detachable, non-electrical parts of the dryer should be washed in warm soapy water and then wiped dry. This device has electronic temperature control and a timer for precise setting of the food drying process providing a constant and easy way to cook various dried vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, berries, meat, nuts, herbs, spices, etc.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, when using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. The surface of the heating element remains hot after use. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs (if provided).
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or dehydrator base in water or other liquid. Avoid leakage of liquid onto the electrical connector.
4. This device can be used by children over the age of 8 and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are under constant supervision or instructed in the safe use of the device and understand the possible dangers. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and customer service should not be performed by children without supervision.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow cooling before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service, or similarly qualified personnel in order to avoid a hazard.
7. The use of additional parts and accessories not recommended by the manufacturer may result in injury or damage to the device.
8. Do not let cord hand over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. Never use this appliance to dehydrate foods that contain alcohol or have been marinated in alcohol.
12. Do not use appliances for other than intended use.
13. This product is for household use only.
14. The device is intended for use in domestic and similar conditions, in particular:
    – in kitchen areas for staff in shops, offices, and other production environments;
    – in farmhouses;
    – clients in hotels, motels, and other residential infrastructure;
    – in the conditions of a boarding house plus breakfast.

EQUIPMENT

Food dehydrator – 1 pc.
Cover -1 pc.
Drying trays – 5 pc.
Instruction manual – 1 pc.
Warranty card (included in the instruction manual) -1 pc.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

HOW TO USE THE DIGITAL CONTROL

START / STOP – button for starting and stopping the dehydrator.
TIME / TEMP – button for adjusting the time and temperature for drying products.
+ button for increasing time and temperature.
– button for decreasing time and temperature.
The digital control allows for easy adjustment of adjustment dehydration temperature. In addition, the device will automatically turn off after the specified time or program.

TEMPERATURE AND TIME SETTING

1. First press the START/STOP button, Then Press the TIME/ TEMP button and the time in the display window will begin to flash, Then Press the + or – buttons to select the desired time, to change the time hold down the + or – buttons, the time will change. The timer range for this dehydrator is (1 to 48 hours).
2. After the display keeps time no flash, then press the TIME/ TEMP button again. Press the + or – buttons to select the desired temperature. 5°C up 1 press. To change the temperature rapidly, hold down the + or – buttons. The temperature range for this dehydrator is 40-70°C.
3. Once you have the desired time and temperature set, the dehydrator will work on it. At any time, you can adjust the time or temperature by using the TIME/TEMP,+ and – buttons. You can stop the dehydrator at any time by pressing the START/STOP button.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION

1. Wash products before putting in the appliance. Do not put wet products into the appliance, rub it dry.
   ATTENTION! Do not put sections with products if there is water in it.

2. Cut off the spoiled parts of products. Slice the products in such a way as to situate it freely between the sections.

3. The duration of drying products depends on the thickness of the pieces into which it is sliced, the temperature and humidity of the room, the level of humidity of products, etc.

4. You can change the position of the sections if not all products on it dried well. You can put the upper sections down, closer to the power base, and lower sections you can put it a place the upper sections. Some of the fruits can be covered by their natural protective layer and that is why the duration of drying may increase. To avoid this matter it is better to boil products for about 1-2 minutes and then put it in cold water and rug after that.

5. Containers for storage of the dried products should be clean and dry.

6. For better storage of dried fruits use glass containers with metal lids and put it into a dark dry place where the temperature should be 5-20 degrees.

7. During first week after drying it is better to check if it is any moisture in the container. If yes, it means that products are not dried well and you should dry it again.

ATTENTION! Do not place hot and even warm products into containers for their further storage.
NEED TO KNOW: THE DURATION OF DRYING STATED IN THIS INSTRUCTION IN APPROXIMATE.

DRYING MEDICINAL PLANTS

• It is recommended to dry leaves and propagules.
• After drying it is better to put medicinal plants in paper bags or glass cans and place it in a dark cool place.

PRELIMINARY PREPARATION OF THE FRUITS

Preliminary preparation of the fruits saves their natural color, taste, and flavor.

• Wash the fruits.
• Take out the pit and cut off the spoiled parts.
• Slice into pieces that you can place freely between the sections.
• You can put the fruits down to natural lemon or pineapple juice not to let them fade.
• To preserve taste take 1/4 glass of juice (natural preferably). Remember that the juice, which you take, should correspond to the fruit which you prepare. For example, for preparing apples you should take apple juice. Mix the juice with 2 glasses of water. Then immerse preliminarily processed fruits (see “Table of preparing the fruits for drying”) into a prepared liquid for 2 hours.
• If you want your fruits to smell pleasant, you can add cinnamon or coconut flakes.

TABLE OF PREPARING THE FRUITS FOR DRYING

Name| Preparing| Condition after drying| Duration of drying(hours)
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Apricot| Slice it and take out the pit| Soft| 13-28
Orange peel| Cut it too long stripes| Fragile| 6-16
Pine apple (fresh)| Peel it and slice it into pieces or square parts| Hard| 6-36
Pine apple (tinned)| Pour out the juice and dry it| Soft| 6-36
Banana| Peel it and slice to round pieces (3- 4mm thickness)| Crispy| 8-38
Grapes| No need to cut it| Soft| 8-26
Cherry| It is not necessary to take out the plot(you can take it out when the cherry is half-dried)| Soft| 8-34
Pear| Peel it and slice| Soft| 8-30
Fig| Slice it| Hard| 6-26
Cranberry| No need to cut| Soft| 6-26
Peach| Cut into 2 pieces and take out the pit when the fruit is half-dried| Soft| 6-26
Date-fruit| Tale out the pit and slice| Hard| 6-26
Apple| Peel it, take out the heart, and slice it into round pieces or segments| Soft| 4-8

NOTICE: Time and ways of preliminary processing of the fruits are described in the table only for fact-finding. The personal preferences of customers can differ from those described in the table.

PRELIMINARY PREPARATION OF THE VEGETABLES

• Wash the vegetables.
• Take out the pit and cut off the spoiled parts.
• Slice into pieces that you can place freely between the sections.
• It is better to boil vegetables for about 1-5minutes and then put it in cold water and then rug dry.
• It is recommended to boil green beans, cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, and potato, Because those vegetables often are prepared for first and second dishes, it saves its natural color. How to boil: put the preliminarily prepared vegetables into a saucepan with boiling water for about 3-5 minutes. Then pour out the water and put vegetables into the appliance. • If you want to add a smack of lemon to green beans, asparagus, etc., just put it into lemon juice for about 2 minutes.

TABLE OF PREPARING THE FRUITS FOR DRYING

Name| Preparing| Condition after drying| Duration of drying (hours)
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Artichoke| Cut it to stripes (3-4mm thickness)| Fragile| 5-13
Egg-plant| Peel it and slice it into pieces (612mm thickness)| Fragile| 6-18
Broccoli| Peel it and cut it steam It for about3- 5min.| Fragile| 6-20
Mushrooms| Slice it for dry it whole(small mushrooms)| Hard| 6-14
Green beans| Cut it and boil it till become transparent| Fragile| 8-26
Vegetable marrows| Slice it into pieces(6mm thickness)| Fragile| 6-18
Cabbage| Peel it and cut it into stripes(3mm thickness)Take out the heart| Hard| 6-14
Brussels sprouts| Cut the stems into 2 pieces| Crispy| 8-30
Cauliflower| Boil till becomes soft| Hard| 6-16
Potato| Slice it, boil for about 8-10min| Crispy| 8-30
Onion| Slice it into thin round pieces| Crispy| 8-14
Carrot| Boil till becomes soft. shred it or slice it into round pieces| Crispy| 8-14
Cucumber| Peel it and slice into round pieces (12mm thickness)| Hard| 6-18
Sweet pepper| Cut it to stripes or to round pieces(6mm thickness). Take out the heart| Crispy| 4-14
Piquant pepper| No need to cut it| Hard| 8-14
Parsley| Put the leafs into sections| Crispy| 2-10
Tomato| Peel it. Cut it into pieces or into round pieces| Hard| 8-24
Rhubarb| Peel it and slice it into pieces (3mm thickness)| Loss of humidity in a
vegetable| 8-38
Beetroot| Boil it, let it cool down, cut off the roots and the tops. Slice it to round pieces| Crispy| 8-26
Celery| Slice it into pieces (6mm thickness)| Crispy| 6-14
Spring onion| Shred-it| Crispy| 6-10
Asparagus| Slice it into pieces (2.5mm thickness)| Crispy| 6-14
Garlic| Peel it and slice it into round pieces| Crispy| 6-16
Spinach| Boil till it becomes fades| Crispy| 6-16
Champignons| Choose the mushrooms with hats that bend inside. cut into pieces or dry whole| Hard and crispy| 3-10

NOTICE: Time and ways of preliminary processing of the vegetables are described in the table only for fact-finding. Personal preferences of customers can differ from those described in the table.
PRELIMINARY PREPARATION OF THE MEAT, FISH, POULTRY, AND GAME ANIMALS
Preliminary preparation of the meat is indispensable and necessary for saving the health of customers. For effective drying use meat without extra pieces of fat on it. It is recommended to pickle, it helps to remove the water from the meat and save it better. Standard pickle:

• 1/2 glass of soybean sauce
• 1 denticle of garlic, cut to small pieces
• 2 big spoons of ketchup
• 1 and 1/4 dessert spoon of salt
• 1/2 dessert spoon of dried pepper All ingredients should be mixed carefully.

POULTRY Before the beginning of drying, poultry should be preliminarily prepared. It is better to boil it or fry it. Dry it for about 2-8 hours or till the moisture is gone.
FISH It is recommended to boil or bake it on a stove before the beginning of drying (bake it for about 20 minutes at a temperature of 200 degrees or till the fish become friable). Dry it for about 2-8 hours till all moisture is gone.
MEAT AND GAME ANIMALS Prepare it, cut it into small pieces, and put it into the appliance for about 2-8 hours or till all moisture is gone.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

1. Before cleaning check if the appliance is unplugged and cool down, then wash the removable non-electrical parts in warm soapy water.
2. Clean the body of the appliance with the help of a wet sponge and then rub it dry.
3. Do Not use metal brushes, abrasives, and rigid purifiers for cleaning the appliance, because it can damage the surface.

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout. 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 environmentally safe recycling.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the technical specifications and design of products that do not impair performance.

Warranty conditions:

The plant guarantees normal operation of the product within 12 months from the date of the sale, provided that the consumer complies with the rules of operation and care provided by this Manual. Service life of the product is 5 years. In order to avoid any misunderstanding we kindly ask you to carefully study the Owners Manual, the terms of warranty, and check the correctness of filling the Warranty Card. The Warranty Card Is valid only if the following information is correctly and dearly stated: model, serial number of the product, date of sale, clear seals of the company-seller, signature of the buyer. The model and serial number of the product must correspond to those specified In the Warranty Card If these terms are violated, and if the information specified in the Warranty Card is changed, erased or rewritten, the Warranty Card is considered invalid. Setup and installation (assembly, connection, etc.) of the appliance are desalbed In the attached documentation; they can be carried out both by the user, and by specialists having the necessary qualification sent by USC or selling companies (on a paid basis). In this case, the person (the institution) installing the appliance shall be responsible for the correctness and quality of installation (setup). Please pay attention to the importance of the correct installation of the appliance, both for its reliable operation, and for obtaining warranty and free service. Require the installation specialist to enter all the necessary information about the installation in the Warranty Card. In case of failure of the appliance during the warranty period by the fault of the manufacturer, the owner is entitled to free warranty repair upon presentation of the correctly filled Warranty Card together with the appliance in the factory configuration packed in the original packaging to the warrantyworkshop or the place of its purchase. Satisfaction of the customers claim due to the fault of the manufacturer shall be made in accordance with the law On Protection of Consumers’ Rights”. In the case of warranty repair the warranty period shall be extended for the period of repair and shipment.

WARRANTY CARD
Dear Buyer! Congratulations on your purchase of the ARDESTO brand appliance, which was designed and manufactured in accordance with the highest quality standards, and we thank you for choosing this particular instrument.
We ask you to keep the coupon during the warranty period. When purchasing a product, require a full warranty card.

1. Warranty service is carried out only if there is a correctly and clearly filled original warranty card, which indicates: product model, date of sale, serial number, warranty service period, and the sellers seal.

2. The service life of household appliances is 5 years.

3. The product is intended for consumer use. When using the product in commercial activities, the seller / manufacturer does not bear warranty obligations, after-sales service is performed on a paid basis.

4. Warranty repair is carried out within the period specified in the warranty card for the product in an authorized service center on the conditions and terms determined by applicable law.

5. The product is withdrawn from the warranty in case of violation by the consumer of the operating rules set forth in the instruction manual.

6. The product is removed from warranty service in the following cases:
   • misuse and non-consumer use;
   • mechanical damage;
   • damage caused by the ingress of foreign objects, substances, liquids, or insects;
   • damage caused by natural disasters (rain, wind, lightning, etc.), fire, domestic factors (excessive humidity, dust aggressive environment, etc.)
   • damage caused by non-compliance of power and cable network parameters with state standards and other similar factors;
   • when operating equipment in the power supply network with a missing single ground loop:
   • in case of violation of seals installed on the product
   • lack of serial number of the device, or inability to identify it.

7. The warranty does not cover consumables and accessories, as well as filters, shelves, drawers, stands and other containers for storing products.

8. The warranty period is 12 months from the date of sale.
   • Tear-off maintenance tickets are provided by an authorized service center.

The completeness of the product is checked. I have read the terms of the warranty service, no complaints. Customer Signature Ells service :
3 petre Kavtaradze str Tbilisi
94 gorgiladze street Batumi
71 davit guramishvill street God
73 kostava str Akhaltsikhe

Warranty card,
Product information
Product
Model
Serial number,
Seller Information,
Trade organization name,
The address,
Date of sale
Seller stamp
Coupon,
Seller stamp
Date of the application,
Cause of damage.
Date of completion.
Coupon,
Seller stamp
Date of the application.
Cause of damage
Date of completion.
Coupon
Seller stamp
Date of the application,
Cause of damage.
Date of completion

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