kogan KA6TDHDTRSA 6 Tray Food Dehydrator User Manual

USER GUIDE

6 TRAY FOOD DEHYDRATOR
KA6TDHDTRSA

SAFETY & WARNINGS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken including the following:

• Read all the instructions carefully before use and retain this user guide for future reference.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use the handles or knobs.
• To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or heating elements in water or other liquids.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Cease use immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for support.
• This product is designed for indoor use only. Do not use outdoors.
• If the power cord is damaged, cease use immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for support.
• The lids of the appliances, cords, or plugs must not be immersed in water or other liquids. Do not use the appliance with wet or moist hands.
• Before connecting the appliance to power, ensure that the voltage on the rating label corresponds to the voltage in your home.
• The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by Kogan.com may cause malfunctions and lead to possible injuries.
• Always unplug the appliance from the outlet whenever it is not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Allow cooling before putting on or taking off parts.
• Do not allow the power cord to hang over the edge of a table or countertop or to contact hot surfaces.
• Do not place this appliance near sources of heat.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Always attach the power cord to the appliance first, then plug the cord into the power outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from the outlet.
• Avoid contacting moving parts.
• Do not use this appliance for anything other than it’s intended use.
• Use extreme caution when removing the trays or disposing of hot grease.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and contact electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.
• This product 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 product in a safe way by the person responsible for their safety, and understands the hazards involved.
• Always unplug and let the appliances cool down completely before cleaning.
• Always use two hands and carry the appliance using the handle (where applicable) when moving the appliance. Never lift the appliance from the power cord.
• Do not leave the food in oven overnight.
• The temperature of some surfaces the appliances may become hot during operating.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated pot.

Caution:

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse or expose the product, power cord, or plug to rain, moisture, or any liquid.
• Do use the product near baths, basins, or other vessels containing water or other liquids or when standing in or on damp or wet surfaces.
• Do not store this appliance in a high humidity or high-temperature environment.
• Do not operate the device with wet hands.
• In the event where the appliance is dropped into the water, turn off the power at the power outlet and remove the plug. Cease use immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for support.

ATTENTION!

• Do run the appliance for more than 24 hours in one single use. After 24 hours, press the “START/STOP” button, then unplug and let it cool down for at least 2 hours before operating again.
• Do not operate near aerosol cans.
• Incorrect operation and improper handling can lead to malfunction of the appliance and cause potential injuries.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord. Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.

Important Note:

• Always place the container on the supplied base when cooking your food. Never place the container directly on the countertop.
• If the appliance is provided with a flexible power cord less than 1.4m in length, please note:
  • A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) should be used to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
  • Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
  • If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:
    1. The electrical rating of the power cord or extension cord must match the electrical rating of the appliance.
    2. The cord should be arranged so that it will not hang over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or cause a tripping hazard.

OVERVIEW

Mesh Tray:
Use for smaller items such as herbs and berries; and sticky items such as banana & tomatoes.

Non-Stick Sheet (Fruit Roll Tray):

• Used for making fruit rolls.
• When not in use, store at the bottom of the unit as a crumb tray.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Getting Started:

• Remove any packing from the product.
• Place the packing inside the box and either store or dispose of responsibly.

Cleaning:

• Before using for the first time, wipe all parts of the appliance. Clean the stainless-steel trays, non-stick sheets, mesh tray, with a slightly damp cloth. Use detergent as needed. Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
• After cleaning, the unit must be run-in for 30 minutes without any food inside.
• During the first use, it is normal for the appliance to produce smoke and some smells.
• Always use in a well-ventilated area.
• After the running in period, rinse the racks in water and dry all parts thoroughly. This is only necessary for the first time.

OPERATION

Control Panel:

1. Place the dehydrator on a level, heat-proof surface.

2. Put the food on the trays. Do not overload the trays and never overlap the food. Close the door.

3. Plug the food dehydrator into a power outlet, the appliance will “beep”, the display will turn on and the buttons will illuminate. After 3 seconds, the TIME/TEMP button will begin flashing and all other buttons will turn off. The appliance is now in standby mode.

4. In standby mode, press the TIME/TEMP button, all the buttons will illuminate. Use the TIME/TEMP, + and — buttons to adjust the cooking time and temperature. Alternatively, you can press FAST/RAW button. Press the START/STOP to begin cooking. If there is no user input for 5 seconds the machine will go back into standby mode.

5. To Adjust Temperature (35°C-75°C)
   Press the TIME/TEMP button and the temperature on display window will begin to flash (if the time flashes, press the TIME/TEMP button again). Press the + or — buttons to select the desired temperature. To change the temperature rapidly, hold down the + or — buttons. The temperature range for this dehydrator is 85°C to 75°C.

6. To Set Timer (3Omins – 24hrs)
   Press the TIME/TEMP button and the time in the display will begin to flash (If the temperature flashes, press the TIME/TEMP button again). Press the + or — buttons until the desired time is displayed. If you hold down the + or — buttons, the time will change rapidly.
   Note: At any time during cooking, 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.

7. FAST/RAW button
   • FAST mode: temperature – 70°C, time – 10 hours (The screen will show FAST)
   • RAW mode: temperature – 45°C, time – 24 hours (The screen will show RAW)

8. KEEP WARM button
   Press the KEEP WARM button, the display will show KEEP WARM and the unit will keep on working for 24 hours (85°C) after finish drying.
   After the time has elapsed, the screen will show 88:88 and the heating element will turn off. The fan will continue running for 10 seconds and the unit will beep 20 times to signal that the drying time has elapsed. The heating element will turn off and the appliance will return to standby mode.
   Notes: If you do not have time to dry all the food in one day, you can continue drying them the next day. In this case, you should store the food in a container/polyethylene bag and place it in the freezer.

9. Unplug the unit at the power outlet.
   Notes:
   • 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 colouring and only natural additives.
   • Keeping a record of humidity, weight of produce before and after drying times, will be helpful to improving drying techniques.

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 ingredients, date dried, and weight before drying. It will also be helpful to note the drying time for future reference.
• Cool the dried fruit to room temperature and store it, loosely packed in a clear, airtight non-plastic container such as a large glass jar.

CLEANING & CARE

Storage:

• 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 from the storage container (if possible) and close tightly.
• Optimal storage temperature is 15°C or lower.
• Do not store food in a metal container.
• Avoid containers that “breathe” or have a weak seal.
• 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.
• 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.

Cleaning Methods

• After using, unplug the dehydrator from the power supply and let it cool down before cleaning.
• Use a soft brush to remove food sticking on the trays.
• Dry all parts with a dry cloth before storing the dehydrator.
• Clean the surface of appliance with a damp cloth.
• Use paper towels to remove any excess marinades.
• Do not clean the appliance with harsh chemicals or abrasives to avoid damaging the surface.

SPECIFICATIONS

Need more information?
We hope that this user guide has given you the assistance needed for a simple set-up.
For the most up-to-date guide for your product, as well as any additional assistance you may require, head online to help.kogan.com

References

• Kogan Help Centre

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