SEVERIN OD 2940 Fruit dryer Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: SEVERIN

Table of Contents

SEVERIN OD 2940 Fruit dryer
Important safety instructions
Familiarisation
Operation
Cleaning and care
Disposal
Guarantee
References
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SEVERIN OD 2940 Fruit dryer

Dear Customer
Before using the appliance, please read the following instructions carefully and keep this manual for future reference. The appliance must only be used by persons familiar with these instructions.

Connection to the mains supply
The appliance should only be connected to an earthed socket installed in accordance with the regulations.
Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage marked on the rating label of the appliance.
This product complies with all binding CE labelling directives.

Important safety instructions

In order to avoid hazards, repairs to this electrical appliance or its power cord must be carried out by our customer service. If repairs are needed, please send the appliance to our customer service department (see appendix).
Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the appliance with water and do not immerse it in water.
For detailed information on cleaning the appliance, please refer to the section Cleaning and care.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
This appliance may be used by children (at least 8 years of age) and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience and knowledge, provided they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance and fully understand all dangers and safety precautions involved.
Children must not be permitted to play with the appliance.
Children must not be permitted to carry out any cleaning or maintenance work on the appliance unless they are supervised and at least 8 years of age.
Children under 8 years of age must be kept well away from the appliance and its power cord at all times.
Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children – such materials are a potential source of danger, e.g. of suffocation.
Every time the appliance is used, the main body including the power cord as well as any attachment ﬁ tted should
be checked thoroughly for any defects. Should the appliance, for instance, have been dropped onto a hard surface, or if excessive force has been used to pull the power cord, it must no longer be used: even invisible damage may have adverse effects on the operational safety of the appliance.
Place the appliance on a level, heat-resistant surface.
Caution: Remember that the housing surfaces become hot during use.
During operation, the appliance must be placed on a stable, level and heat-resistant base. Do not position the appliance on or near hot surfaces (e.g. stove plates) o ng the appliance.
- When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord; always grip the plug itself.
- This appliance should only be used with the attachments provided by the manufacturer.
No responsibility will be accepted if damage results from improper use, or if these instructions are not complied with.
This appliance is intended for domestic or similar applications, such as
- in shops, ofﬁ ces and other similar working environments,
- in agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and similar establishments,
- in bed-and-breakfast type environments.

Familiarisation

Lid
Power cord with plug
Housing
Rating label (underneath the unit)
On/Off switch
Drying-racks

Before using the appliance for the ﬁ rst time
When the appliance is switched on for the ﬁ rst time, a slight smell may be emitted. This is normal and will only last for a very short time. It will help to let the empty appliance heat up for 30 minutes, ensuring sufﬁ cient ventilation. Afterward, clean the unit thoroughly (see Cleaning and care below).

Drying-racks
Depending on the quantity of food to be dried, up to ﬁ ve racks can be used at the same time.
The distance between the drying racks can be adjusted in two ways by means of the integral spacer tabs in the outer ring: for a greater distance between the racks, the tabs should be vertically aligned; with a horizontal tab alignment, the distance between the racks is reduced.

General information
The food or vegetables to be dried should be ripe, fresh, healthy and clean.
Dried foods keep their ﬂ avour and nutritional value, and they do not lose their mineral content. Once dried, the food can be stored easily and can last for many years. When drying fruit, always remove the entire core, stems and stones (with the exception of cherries). The use of lemon juice prior to the drying process prevents the fruit from discoloring (i.e. turning brown).

Operation

The fruit or vegetables to be dried should be cut into thin pieces of regular size and thickness.
Spread the items to be dried evenly across each drying-rack. To ensure proper air circulation, make sure that that the pieces do not touch each other.
When using several drying-racks, the operating temperature decreases from the bottom to the top of the appliance; accordingly, the drying time on the upper racks will increase.
Replace the lid on the unit, insert the plug into a suitable wall socket and switch the unit on. To help monitor the drying times, we recommend that you note down the time when switching on the appliance. The table at the end of this manual provides some approximate reference times.
Once the goods on the lower rack are sufﬁ ciently dried, the lower rack should be removed. Should you wish to re-ﬁ ll an emptied rack with fresh goods, it should be inserted in the top position. The position of the drying-racks may be changed at any time. Caution: The racks and the housing surfaces become hot during use.

Storing dried food
Before the dried food items are stored, make sure that they are absolutely dry, and that they have cooled down completely after the drying process: this is essential for proper storage. It is also of great importance that dried goods are prevented from absorbing humidity during storage. Any storage tins, glasses or plastic bags should be sealed airtight. The preferred method is the use of an electric heat bag sealer to seal the bags containing the dried food. Do not expose dried food to light, but keep them in a dark location.

When the dried food items come to be used
Dried fruit and vegetables should be left in lukewarm water (make sure they are entirely covered by water) and soaked overnight. For soups or sauces, dried vegetables and herbs may be added without soaking them ﬁ rst. Dried fruit, vegetables and herbs may be used in various ways when preparing food. For details, please refer to the information available in cook books.

Cleaning and care

Before cleaning, remove the plug from the wall socket and wait until the appliance has completely cooled down.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the appliance with water and do not immerse it in water.
Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions.
The appliance may be wiped with a slightly moist cloth.
The drying-racks and the lid may be cleaned with a damp cloth, using a mild detergent if necessary.

Disposal

Devices marked with this symbol must be disposed of separately from your household waste, as they contain valuable materials which can be recycled. Proper disposal protects the environment and human health. Your local authority or retailer can provide information on the matter.

Guarantee

This product is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Under this guarantee the manufacturer undertakes to repair or replace any parts found to be defective, providing the product is returned to one of our authorised service centres. This guarantee is only valid if the appliance has been used in accordance with the instructions, and provided that it has not been modiﬁ ed, repaired or interfered with by any unauthorised person, or damaged through misuse.

This guarantee naturally does not cover wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass and ceramic items, bulbs etc. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights, nor any legal rights you may have as a consumer under applicable national legislation governing the purchase of goods. If the product fails to operate and needs to be returned, pack it carefully, enclosing your name and address and the reason for return. If within the guarantee period, please also provide the guarantee card and proof of purchase.

The drying times listed below are approximate times and depend on the size, consistency and load quantity.

Food type to be dried|

Preparation

| Quantity per rack| Drying time in hrs.| Consistency when dried| Proportion of fresh weight remaining
---|---|---|---|---|---
Pineapple| peel, cut into ca. 8 mm slices| 500 g| 12-13| very flexible| 25-30%
Apples| pieces ca. 15 mm thick, or cut into ca. 8 mm slices| 600 g| 7

6-7

dry whole or cut. Rinse first, place on absorbents surface and let dry

|

–

|

1.5-2.5

|

brittle

|

–

Pears

| whole fruit, (but boil until tender before drying). halve, place cut face upwards

cut into ca. 8 mm slices

| 800 g

600 g

500 g

| 25

16

7

| flexible flexible flexible|

20-25%

---|---|---|---|---|---
Beans| boil whole beans until tender before drying| 400 g| 6-7| brittle| 15%
Peas| shell, blanche briefly| 400 g| 10| hard| 25%
Strawberries| halve, or leave whole| 250 g

500 g

cut in strips, ca. 8 mm

|

400 g

|

9

|

flexible

|

20%

300 g

| 10

8-9

| flexible hard| 15%

10%

Grapes| halve, place cut face upwards| 500 g| 13| very flexible| 20%
Zucchini| do not peel, cut into ca. 8 mm slices| 400 g| 8| flexible| 15%
Plums| halve, place cut face upwards| 500 g| 11-13| flexible| 20%