DOMO DO325VD Food Dryer Instruction Manual

DO325VD Food Dryer
Instruction Manual

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WARRANTY

Dear client,
All of our products are always submitted to strict quality control before they are sold to you.
Should you nevertheless experience problems with your device, we sincerely regret this.
In that case, we kindly request you to contact our customer service.
Our staff will gladly assist you.
+32 14 21 71 91 info@linea2000.be
Monday – Thursday: 8.30 – 12.00 and 13.00 – 17.00
Friday: 8.30 – 12.00 and 13.00 – 16.30

This appliance has a two-year warranty period. During this period the manufacturer is responsible for any failures that are the direct result of construction failure. When these failures occur the appliance will be repaired or replaced if necessary. The warranty will not be valid when the damage to the appliance is caused by wrong use, not following the instructions, or repairs executed by a third party. The guarantee is issued with the original till receipt. All parts, which are subject to wear, are excluded from the warranty.
If your device breaks down within the 2-year warranty period, you can return the device together with your receipt to the shop where you purchased it.
The guarantee on accessories and components that are liable to wear and tear is only 6 months.
The guarantee and responsibility of the supplier and manufacturer lapse automatically in the following cases:

• If the instructions in this manual have not been followed.
• In case of incorrect connection, e.g., the electrical voltage that is too high.
• In case of incorrect, rough, or abnormal use.
• In case of insufficient or incorrect maintenance.
• In case of repairs or alterations to the device by the consumer or non-authorized third parties.
• If the customer used parts or accessories that are not recommended or provided by the supplier/manufacturer.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read all instructions before use.

• This appliance may be used by children from the age of 16 and up, and also by persons with a physical or sensory limitation, as well as mentally limited persons or persons with a lack of experience and knowledge. But only on the condition that these persons have received the necessary instructions on how to use this appliance in a safe way and know the dangers that can occur by using this appliance.

• Children cannot be allowed to play with the appliance.

• Maintenance and cleaning of the appliance may not be done by children unless they are older than 16 years old and are under supervision. Keep the appliance out of reach of children younger than 16 years old.

• This appliance is suitable to be used in a household environment and in similar surroundings such as:
  • Kitchen for personnel of shops, offices, or other similar professional surroundings
  • Farms
  • Hotel or motel rooms and other surroundings with the residential character
  • Guest rooms or similar

• Attention: This appliance cannot be used with an external timer or a separate remote control.

• Before use, check if the voltage stated on the appliance corresponds with the voltage of the power net at your home.

• Do not let the cord hang on a hot surface or on the edge of a table or countertop.

• Never use the appliance when the cord or plug is damaged, after a malfunction, or when the appliance itself is damaged. In that case, take the appliance to the nearest qualified service center for a check-up and repair.

• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near or by children.

• The use of accessories that are not recommended or sold by the manufacturer can cause fire, electrical shock, or injuries.

• Unplug the appliance when it is not in use, before assembling or disassembling any parts, and before cleaning the appliance. Put all buttons and knobs into the ‘off’ position and unplug the appliance by grasping the plug. Never unplug by pulling the cord.

• Do not leave a working appliance unattended.

• Never place this appliance near a gas stove or electrical stove or in a place where it may come into contact with a warm appliance.

• Do not use the appliance outdoors.

• Only use the appliance for its intended use.

• Always use the appliance on a steady, dry, and level surface.

• Only use the appliance for domestic use. The manufacturer can not be held responsible for accidents that result from improper use of the appliance or not following the instructions described in this manual.

• All repairs should be carried out by the manufacturer or its aftersales service.

• Never immerse the appliance, the cord, or the plug in water or any other liquid.

• Before use, remove all packaging materials and any promotional stickers.

• Do not move the machine while it is hot.

• Never cover the machine with towels or similar objects. Covering the ventilation holes may cause a fire.

PARTS

1. On/off button with speed control
2. Lid with the heating element and ventilator
3. Filter with lid
4. Removable and stackable drying trays
5. Bottom bowl

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Before using the machine for the first time:

1. Start the empty machine and allow it to run while empty for 30 minutes.
2. Then rinse the 5 drying trays – never rinse the entire machine – with water and dry them with a towel.
3. The machine is now ready for use. (This is only necessary the very first time you use the machine after you have unpacked it.)

USE

PREPARATION

1. Wash the food and pat it dry with a towel or paper towel.

2. Peeling the food prior to drying does decrease the drying time, but it also results in the loss of valuable vitamins and minerals.

3. Cut the food into pieces, slices, or strips of approximately the same size and thickness.
   Remove seeds, pits, etc. if necessary. Cut away any damaged or bruised areas.

4. Hard food (e.g. hard vegetables) and vegetables that may not be consumed raw are best if blanched first, so that it is semi-soft prior to drying. This decreases the drying time and ensures that fewer vitamins are lost. Make sure that the food is sufficiently dried prior to drying it.
   Blanching is also a cooking technique where food is cooked for a short time, then put in or rinsed with cold water so that the cooking process is interrupted. Blanching is always done without a lid.

FILLING THE DRYING TRAYS

1. Divide the food evenly over the drying trays. Do not allow pieces to overlap.
2. Make sure that only 90% of the drying trays are covered, in order to allow for good air circulation.
3. For the best results: remove the drying trays you do not need.
4. Depending on the size of the food, the trays can be adjusted in height by giving the tray a half turn.

SETTING OF TEMPERATURE
In addition to the off setting, the on/off button has 3 settings:

• Setting 1 – 55°C – for food that contains little water, such as spices, mushrooms, etc.
• Setting 2 – 65°C – for food that contains an average amount of water, such as apples, apricots, etc.
• Setting 3 – 75°C – for food that contains a lot of water, such as red beets, fish, etc.

DURATION
The drying time depends on the type of food, how large and how thick the pieces are, the amount of water in the food, how much is placed on the drying trays, the temperature and humidity of the room where the machine is, etc. It is difficult to determine an exact drying time. Check the food regularly and always check whether the food you are drying is actually completely dry. This can be done by breaking the food into pieces or squeezing it firmly. No more moisture should appear. Fruit may be sticky, but it should not slide away from your fingers when you squeeze it. The pulp of the fruit should not move anymore.

The table below gives you indications of drying times and drying settings for a number of products, to help you get started. Of course, you may experiment; the possibilities are endless.
Guidelines
The food dehydrator is suitable for the drying of vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, fresh pasta, making bread croutons, drying potatoes for pulverizing and using as a binding agent or making mashed potatoes later by adding milk, etc. Here are a number of guidelines for drying times and settings for a number of products. Caution! These are only guidelines:

When drying fruit, it is recommended that the fruit be dipped in a lemon/water mixture of about 10 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Then pat the fruit dry well prior to putting it in the food dehydrator. Make sure the fruit is ripe, but not too ripe or too soft.
For drying meat, the best results are achieved with lean and cooked meats. Dried meat should not stick and should not smell off.

RECIPES
Fruit leather

• Mix strawberries (or another fruit) with sugar/sweetener and possibly with some yogurt.
• Pour the mixture on a paraflexx or silicon sheet. Do not use baking paper, this removes nutrients.
• Dry this for 4 hours on setting 2.
• Delicious with ice cream or another dessert.

Exotic banana chips

• Peel the bananas.
• Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to a bowl of water.
• Cut the bananas into slices 1 cm thick.
• Sprinkle the slices with the lemon juice/water mixture.
• Take 2 sheets of paper towel and put the banana slices on one sheet. Pat the slices dry with the other sheet.
• Turn the paper towel with the slices on over, so that the slices land on the countertop. Now it should be easy to remove the paper towel.
• Roll the slices in ground coconut.
• Place a straining cloth on the drying trays and put the banana slices on top without any overlapping.
• Dry for 8 hours on setting 2.

PRESERVATION OF DRIED FOOD

• Allow the food to cool completely before putting it away
• Save the food in air-tight jars or bags so that the food cannot absorb any moisture. In this way the food can be preserved for a long time.
• Save the food in a dry, dark place.

Tips:

• Check the degree of moisture of the preserved product. If there are any drops of moisture in the first few days, the drying process must be repeated.
• Do not pulverize dried spices before preserving them. It is better to pulverize them just prior to use. In this way, the full taste is preserved for as long as possible.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Turn off the machine and remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning the machine.
• Allow the machine to cool.
• Never open the uppermost lid with the heating element and never poke any object into the machine or the heating element.
• Wipe the top of the lid clean with a damp (not wet) cloth.
• Wash the drying trays and the bottom bowl in warm water with a little dish soap. Do not put them into the dishwasher.
• Note: Never immerse the lid in water or allow it to come into contact with water. This could be dangerous.

STORAGE OF THE MACHINE
Always store the machine out of reach of children. If you do not plan to use the machine for a long time, make sure it is protected from dust and dirt.

ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES

| This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Instead, it must be brought to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.
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| The packaging is recyclable. Please treat the packaging ecologically.

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