HOMEMATE HOM-243633 Food Dehydrator Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- HomeMate
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HOMEMATE HOM-243633 Food Dehydrator
Dear Customer,
Thank you and congratulations for choosing HOMEMATE Food Dehydrator. Before
using the appliance, please read the following instructions carefully.
Connection to the mains supply. The appliance should only be connected to an
earthed socket and make sure that the supply voltage corresponds with the
voltage marked on the rating label.
Getting started
Remove any packing from the product.
Place the packing inside the box and either store or dispose of responsibly
Safety Instruction
The following basic precautions should always be adhered to when using the
electrical appliance
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
- 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. 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.
- This appliance is intended to be used in household/DOMESTIC USE ONLY
- This dehydrator is not suitable for commercial use. Do not use it for outdoors.
- When using the food dehydrator ensures that it is on a flat, level and sturdy surface, ensure no risk that it may fall .Also that it can take the weight of the unit during use.
- Failure to follow all the instructions listed may result in electric shock, fire or serious personal injury .The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur while the product in use
- Do not leave the food dehydrator unattended during use.
- Always keep the food dehydrator out of children as they are unable to recognize the hazards associated with incorrect handling of electrical appliances.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliances by a person responsible for their safety.
- Before plugging the food dehydrator into the mains electrical supply, check that the voltage and power supply comply with the specifications on the food dehydrator’s rating label.
- 10. Make sure that the food dehydrator is switched off and remove the plug from the mains electrical supply when it is not in use; before it is cleaned and whilst it is being repaired .
- Ensure that the food dehydrator and power cord is not hung over sharp edges and keep away from hot objects and open flames; otherwise the plastic will melt and cause a fire.
- Under no circumstances should the food dehydrator or plug be immersed in water or any other liquid .Do not use the appliance with wet hands.
- Check the food dehydrator and power cord regularly for damage.
- Do not use the food dehydrator should there be damage to the plug or cord, following a malfunction, or after it has been dropped or damaged in any way.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Repairs to the food dehydrator should only be performed by a qualified electrician .Improper repairs may place the user at risk.
- None of the product’s parts are dishwasher safe, unless explicitly specified otherwise.
- Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the plug; do not pull on the cord.
- Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked and tested by a qualified technician or service person.
- Never use an unauthorized attachment.
- Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, spatulas and other utensils away during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to the machine.
- Please don’t turn the draught of engine towards others or tinder.
- Please don’t keep it beside anything heating. Please keep the plug away from pressing; otherwise it will cause a fire or electric shock.
- If you pass this appliance on to a third party, these operating instructions must also be handed over.
ATTENTION
- Do not run the appliance for more than 20 hours in one single use. After 20 hours, press the Power button, then unplug and let it cool down for at least 2 hours before operating again.
- Do not operate near gas spray cans.
- Incorrect operation and improper handling can lead to malfunction of the appliance and injuries to the user.
- The power cord can not be squeezed by something heavy or sharp, otherwise it will cause a fire or electric shock.
- The temperature of accessible surface may be HIGH when the appliance is operating.
Feature of Dehydrator
This unit features an automatic fan, which circulates warm air producing a nice evenly dried device! Dried foods are a great treat to snack on because they hold almost all of their nutritional value and flavor.
- Perfect way to preserve fruit, snacks, vegetables, bread, flowers and more. With six trays, size of each tray is 33X30.5 cm, each tray can’t load more than 0.5kgs of food
- If you want to dry thicker food, you can take out one tray to make the height higher between two trays.
- The trays are easy to be cleaned.
- Residue pan can collect the residue during dry food.
- Close the transparent door can dry the food more efficient
- From the transparent door, you can see the food situation during drying.
Before Use
Cleaning:
Before using the first time, wipe all parts of the appliance. Clean the 6
trays, damper door and slag pans with a lightly moistened cloth. Use detergent
as needed.
Don’t put the main engine into water or other liquids!
After cleaning the unit must be run in for 30 minutes without placing any food
for drying during this period. For the first-time use, any smoke or smells
produced during this procedure are normal. Please ensure sufficient
ventilation. After the running in period, rinse the racks in water and dry all
parts. This act is only necessary for the first time. (But don’t put the main
engine into water or other liquids)
Unplug the dehydrator from the power supply and let it cool down before
cleaning. Use a soft brush to remove food sticking. Dry all parts before
storing the dehydrator.
Do not clean the appliance with aggressive chemicals or abrasives in order not
to damage the surface.
Assembling the appliance
Make sure that the dehydrator on a level surface. Stock the drying trays and connect the plug with a wall socket. The dehydrator is now ready for use.
Usage Method
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Put the clean food in the trays – Do not overload the trays and never overlap the food. Close the damper door.
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Plug dehydrator into wall outlet. There is a beep sound at the beginning, and the four indicator lights up. The LED screen will show “00:00”.
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Set the temperature:
Press the “TIME/TEMP” button, The LED screen will show default time setting “70 Press the “+” or “- ” buttons to select the desired temperature. To change the temperature rapidly, hold down the “+” or “- ” buttons. The temperature can be° changed between the range of 35 – 70 C. -
Set the time
Press the “TIME/TEMP” button and the “10:00” will begin to flash.
Press the “+” or “-” , buttons until the desired time is displayed. If you hold down the “+” or “-” buttons, the time will change rapidly. The timer can be set between “00:30″and “19:30”. -
After the temperature and time have been set, press the “TIME/TEMP” button firstly, then press the “START/STOP ” button, the dehydrator will start to work. The motor and fan will start initially, with the heating element starting 5 seconds later. The set time will begin to count down, and the “:” symbol on the LED screen will flash.
Note: Set low temperature for thin/small pieces of food or for a small load of food. Set high temperature for drying thick/big pieces of food and large loads. The thermostat can also be used to decrease the temperature as the food is near the end of its drying cycle making it easier to control the final moisture level in the food. -
In standby mode:
you can “TIME/TEMP” button firstly, then press “STAR/STOP” button, to get into°
default mode to start work ( TIME: 10:00, TEMP: 70 C). You also can change the drying time and temp if needed. -
Change the Time during drying process:
When the LED Screen shows the time, Press the”+” or”-” button directly to change the setting time. -
Check and Change the Temp during drying process:
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Press the “TIME/TEMP” button first, the LED Screen show you the setting Temp.
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Then press the “+” or”-” button to change. 5 seconds after finish changing, LED screen changes to time mode.
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During drying process, press the “START/STOP” button, all functions will be paused. The LED Screen no display
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Function buttons as below:
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END:
When the set time counts down to “0:00”, the heating element stops working first. The fan will continue running for 10 seconds and the buzzer rings 20 times “beep” sound (1 time/second). The LED screen display signal “End” means finish drying.
Note: If you do not have time to dry all the food in one day, you can dry them the next day. In this case, you should store the food in a container/polyethylene bag and put it in the freezer. -
Unplug the unit from the powerpoint.
Hints
- This dehydrator includes an overheating protection.
- The air vents on the tray allow air to be circulated.
- Using a controlled heat temperature, Air from the back flows into each tray drying moisture.
- Depending on the moisture in the food itself and the humidity in the air, drying operation time can change.
- Fruit and vegetables dried in your food dehydrator will be different in appearance from those sold in health food stores and supermarkets. This is due to your food dehydrator uses no preservatives, no artificial coloring and only natural additives.
- Records of humidity, and weight of produce before and after drying times, will be helpful to improving your drying techniques for the future.
DRYING TIPS
Drying time for pre-treatment fruit will vary according to the following factors: thickness of pieces or slices, number of trays with food being dried, volume of food being dried, moisture or humidity in your environment, your preferences of drying for each type of dried food. It is recommended to:
- Check your food every hour.
- Label food with contents dried, date and weight before drying. It will also be helpful to note the drying time for future reference.
- Pretreated food will give the best effect in drying.
- Correct food storage after drying also will help to keep food in good quality and save nutrients.
Disposal
Do not dispose of old or defective appliances in domestic garbage; this should only be done through public collection points.
Technical specifications
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY! Please read the Instruction manual detail before use. DO NOT IMMERSE IN ANY LIQUID
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