Klarstein 10035482 Deshidratador Tutti Frutti 400W User Manual

Klarstein 10035482 Deshidratador Tutti Frutti 400WSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Please read all instructions carefully before operating the appliance and retain for future reference.
• Do not use the appliance until it is securely fixed as described in this manual.
• Check that the voltage indicates on the data plate corresponds with that of the local network before connecting the appliance to the mains power supply.
• From time to time, check the cord for damage. Never use the appliance if the cord or any part of the appliance shows signs of damage.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person to prevent hazards.
• Keep furniture, curtains and other flammable material at least 1 meter away from the appliance.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended during use.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst connected to the mains supply.
• Keep out of reach of children and do not allow them to operate this appliance.
• Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
• Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/off the appliance provided that it has been placed or installed in its intended normal operating position and they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.
• Children over the age of 8 and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or those with a lack of experience and knowledge may only use the device if they are instructed on how to do so by a person responsible for their safety, or if they are supervised and understand the hazards associated with the use of the device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• This appliance is intended for household use only and should not be used for industrial purposes.
• Do not operate this appliance after a malfunction or after being dropped or damaged in any way.
• Repairs to the appliance may only be carried out by the manufacturer, customer service or similarly qualifi ed personnel.
• Improper repairs may place users at serious risk.
• Do not run the mains cable under carpets, rugs, etc.
• Do not allow the main cable to hang over sharp edges or come in contact with hot surfaces.

CAUTION
Risk of fire! In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.

• Never immerse the product in water or any other liquid for any reason.
• Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Do not use if you have wet hands.
• Never use the appliance on or near hot surfaces.
• Before cleaning the appliance, make sure it is unplugged from the power and that it is completely cooled.
• Do not clean the appliance with abrasive chemicals.
• Never use accessories that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer. It could cause danger to the user or damage to the appliance.
• Do not lift the appliance by the front panel.
• The heater must not be located immediately below a socket outlet.
• Keep the top of the heater at least 1 meter away from the ceiling or other objects for optimum heat ventilation.
• In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cutout, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
• This heater is not equipped with a device to control the room temperature. Do not use this heater in small rooms when they are occupied by persons not capable of leaving the room on their own, unless constant supervision is provided.

CAUTION
Risk of burns! Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns. Particular attention has to be given where children and vulnerable people are present.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

BEFORE THE FIRST OPERATION

• When you use this product for the first time, the product may emit a little smoke or have odors. This is a normal phenomenon and will soon disappear. Make sure that the product is well ventilated.
• Check that all parts and accessories of the product are intact and undamaged.
• Clean all parts of the product as described in the „Cleaning and Care“ section.
• Dry all parts thoroughly and install them inside the product. The product is now ready for use.

Inserting the accessories and food

• Wash the foods to be dried, cut them into slices and place them on the inserts.
• Open the door of the dehydrator and first place the drip tray on the bottom of the floor (see Figure 1)
• Then insert up to 4 trays with food.
• Close the door of the dehydrator and set the temperature and time according to the recipe. You can now start drying.

CONTROL PANEL AND OPERATION

1

| Insert the plug into the socket, the display shows [==] and a signal sounds. Press the POWER button, the display shows the preset temperature [35] degrees Celsius and time [06] hours. The hour display flashes.
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Note: If you do not make any adjustment within the next 10 seconds, the time

will be steady and the unit will start at the preset time and temperature.

2| Turn the Temperature Knob to set the temperature between 35-80°C. With each turn, a signal sounds and the temperature changes in 5 °C increments.
3| Turn the time control to set the time between 1-24 hours. With each turn, a signal sounds and the time changes in 1 hour increments.

4

| After setting the time, press the POWER button to start the unit or wait 10 seconds for the unit to start by itself. The set time starts counting down. When the time reaches [00] and the screen displays [==]. The fan continues to run until the temperature inside the unit falls below 45°C.
Note: If you want to stop the drying process during operation, press and hold the POWER button for 5 seconds until the screen displays [==]. The fan will continue to run until the temperature inside the unit falls below 45°C.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

• Paring knife (Stainless Steel Blade)
• Cutting board
• Storage containers

Add itional tools that make the job easier and faster can include:

• A food processor or other similar appliance for faster and consistent slicing.
• A steamer and basket, or kettle and collapsible steamer for blanching.
• Blender for making fruit puree for fruit leather.
• A small notebook to keep track of length of time and recipes that work for you as well as those that don‘t.

FOOD PREPARATION

Fruit and vegetable peel often contain much of the food‘s nutritional value. Therefore it is better not to peel if the dried food is to be eaten as snack or used in cookies. On the other hand, you will want to peel apples intended for a pie or tomatoes intended for soup. Generally, if you normally peel the food for a specific recipe, then peel the food before it is to be dehydrated.
One of the most important factors in successful dehydration is how the food is sliced. When drying fruits it helps to get all the slices about the same thickness so they all dry to the same moisture level, at the same time. Thick slices dry more slowly than thin slices. The thickness you choose is up to you but slicing all the pieces to as close to the same size as is possible will help ensure success and consistency.
The skin of many foods naturally protects the food but it can hamper the dehydration process. During dehydration, moisture escapes best from a cut or broken surface not through the tough skin. Therefore, the larger the cut area, the faster and better the food will dehydrate.
For this reason, thin stalked vegetables like green beans, asparagus, and rhubarb should be cut in half the long way, or with an extreme diagonal cut to expose as much of the inner parts of the food as possible. Fruit should be sliced across the core and not down through the core. Try to always make thin flat cuts. Broccoli stems should be halved or quartered depending upon diameter. Small fruits like strawberries can be cut in half. Even smaller berries should either be cut in half or blanched slightly to break the skin.

Filling the Drying Trays
When loading the food into the trays you can use all of the tray‘s surface, but some airflow must be maintained. Try to place the food in a single layer whenever possible. This is particularly important with foods like banana slices and pineapple rings and not quite as important with beans. If some of the pieces come out with too much moisture when you are finished, one of the reasons is that it might have been covered by other pieces of food.
Dehydration removes the moisture and will cause the food to shrink as it dries. This allows you to store the same amount of food in a smaller space. Chopped food should not be spread thicker than 1.2 cm.
lt may be necessary to stir the finely chopped food once or twice during dehydration to ensure even drying of all the pieces. To do so, turn the machine off, unplug it, remove the trays, stir, then reassemble and restart the machine according to the instructions.
Prevent Dripping
Some foods such as very ripe tomatoes and citrus or sugared fruits may drip. Dripping from a tray above can change the flavour of different foods on lower trays. To help lessen dripping after placing food on drying trays and before placing them on the dehydrator base, tap the tray firmly downward on a towel laid on the countertop a few times to remove excess moisture.

VEGETABLE DEHYDRATION

Dried vegetables are every bit as flavourful and versatile as dried fruits. With dried vegetables, you can make delicious soups, stews, casseroles and more. Basically, anywhere you would use fresh vegetables you can use dehydrated vegetables. Before preparing and dehydrating your chosen vegetables, always wash them in cold water. A certain amount of coring, slicing, peeling or shredding is required. A food processor can be a handy tool when processing vegetables taking seconds to slice up a large batch ready for the dehydrator.
Be creative when drying vegetables. Placing vegetables in diluted lemon juice or similar flavourings for approximately 2 minutes will add a hint of flavour to such vegetables as green beans and asparagus.

1. Pre-treatment of Vegetables
   For the most part, vegetables need little in the way of special treatment for dehydration although there are some exceptions. Here are some preparation guidelines that will help you get the most from your dried vegetables. A few vegetables, such as onions, garlic, peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms can be dried and reconstituted successfully without pre-treatment. In general if vegetables must be
   steamed or blanched for freezing they must be treated for drying.
   With the above-named exceptions in mind most remaining vegetables will need to be steamed or blanched before drying. Many vegetables have enzymes that help the food ripen and leaving these enzymes active in the food will cause them to continue to bring about changes in flavour and aroma which can be undesirable. Although untreated vegetables which are dehydrated can still be good for as long as three to four months, heat treated vegetables reconstitute in less time, keep longer, and generally retain more flavour when reconstituted.

2. Steaming
   Steaming is the best method of pre-treatment. Place a single layer of chopped or sliced vegetables in a colander or steam basket. Shredded vegetables can be 1.2 cm deep in the colander or basket. Set vegetables in a pot above a small amount of boiling water and cover. Water should not touch the vegetables. Begin timing immediately. When ready to remove, vegetables should be barely tender. Drop in bowl of cold water to stop cooking and for food to retain its color. Pat dry and spread on trays to dehydrate.

3. Blanching
   Blanching is recommended for green beans, cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, potatoes and peas. Since these vegetables are often used in soups or stews, blanching will ensure that they retain a desirable color. To blanch, place prepared vegetables in a pot of boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes only. Strain and pat dry and place vegetables in the dehydrator.
   Blanching is faster than steaming but many nutrients are lost in the blanching water. lt is not recommended for chopped or shredded vegetables, which would easily overcook during blanching. To blanch sliced vegetables, drop the prepared vegetable into a large pot of boiling water. Do not add more than 1 cup (200 ml) of food per quart of boiling water. Begin timing immediately. For timing follow standard freezing directions. Timing is approximately one-third to one-half that of steaming or until vegetables are barely tender.

FRUIT DEHYDRATION

Dried fruit is a superb food treat. Try it plain as fruit leather, or in ice cream cobblers and pies. it‘s hard to imagine a better tasting more nutritious snack than dried fruit. Dried fruit is naturally sweet, has no preservatives, and is inexpensive.
Your food dehydrator makes drying fruit easy. With all fruits it is best to wash them before beginning. After that, most fruits just need halving, coring or pitting and slicing before placing them in the dehydrator.
You do not have to pre-treat fruits to get good results, but some fruits, such as apples, pears, peaches, apricots and bananas tend to darken somewhat with drying or storage beyond six to seven months. Although still edible when darkened, they tend to not appear as tempting to the palate. If you don‘t mind the change in color of your dried fruit, there is no need to pre-treat. Fruits like bananas turn brown without pre-treatment, but at the same time they become very sweet and bursting with pure banana flavour by simply slicing and placing directly into the dehydrator. For drying times of fruits, refer to the Fruit Preparation Table.
To avoid fruits from darkening, fruit pieces can be dipped in solutions of lemon pineapple, or orange juice, or ascorbic acid prior to dehydration Dip the fruit in the solution for two minutes. Drain on paper towels and place in drying trays.
Lemon, Pineapple or Orange Juice
Fresh or bottled lemon, pineapple or orange juices are the best because of their natural sweetness. Pineapple and orange juice can be used full strength or diluted to taste. If you use lemon juice, it is best to dilute it with 1 part juice to 8 parts water and soak
the fruit pieces for two minutes. Be aware that the taste of these juices can overpower the taste of the fruit being dried and may not always prevent discoloration of food. Experiment with the dilution and soaking times to suit your taste.
Ascorbic Acid
Crystalline ascorbic acid or products with ascorbic acid made for preserving fruits for canning may be obtained from drug stores or from stores selling canning supplies. Most grocery stores sell it with their canning supplies as well. Mix 1 tablespoon in four cups of water and soak the fruit for about two minutes. Like lemon juice, the taste can be quite overpowering so experiment with concentrations and soaking times.

MAKING FRUIT LEATHER

Sometimes referred to as Fruit Rolls, Fruit Strips, or Fruit Jerky, fruit that is pureed and dried in thin sheets becomes a tasty, chewy, candy-like snack we will call fruit leather. You have probably sampled the commercial versions from the market, but once you‘ve tasted it made fresh at home with quality fruit, you‘ll never go back to store-bought! Fruit leather is a good way to make use of left-over or overripe fruit that might otherwise be discarded.
Making Fruit leather is very easy. Start by thoroughly washing the fruit in cold water and remove any stems or leaves left on the fruit. Remove the peel, skin, pits, or seeds as necessary. Then just puree the fruit or fruit combination of your choice, and add just enough liquid to the blender to make a smooth thick puree. Honey, fruit juice or water can be used but don‘t make the mixture tooth in or it won‘t stay put on the dehyd rator shelf. With fruits that have a high moisture level little or no liquid needs be added at all.
Since you are the cook, you get to taste the puree as you are making it. lt is not only your privilege but an important part of the process because if the puree tastes good, the leather will taste even better! Remember that the flavours and sweetness will concentrate when the leather is dry, so don‘t make it too sweet!
lt is best to use a fruit leather sheet designed for the purpose but if not available, you can line one-half of each drying tray with plastic wrap. To maintain adequate circulation only half of each tray should be covered. If using more than one tray, place the plastic on alternate halves ofthe trays in the stack. Remember that the trays only go in one way, so stack the trays properly on the counter before lining them to assure proper placement of the plastic wrap.
When drying sticky purees (bananas, for instance) spray a small amount of vegetable oil spray on the fruit leather sheet or plastic wrap. After all fruit leather sheets are filled, stack the drying trays atop the base. Dehydrate until the fruit puree is the texture of leather. lt should be easy to peel off of the fruit leather sheet. Wrap in plastic wrap and store at room temperature. Spices, chopped nuts or coconut may be added to the puree for extra flavour. For further variation, puree several types of fruit together. Feel free to experiment with your recipes. Single fruit flavours will work just fine, but there are lots of various fruit combinations that combine to make flavourful snacks. These include:

• Strawberry-Banana
• Strawberries-Rhubarb
• Pineapple-Peach
• Apple-Cinnamon
• Honey-Cranberry-Orange
• Pineapple-Orange
• Pineapple-Apricot
• Raspberry-Apple
• Raspberry-Banana-Coconut
• Mixed Berry
• Apple-Blueberry

MEAT AND FISH DEHYDRATION

Dried meats are best when made for upcoming camping and backpacking trips. When reconstituted they yield a tasty meat, somewhat like fresh cooked.

Note: Except for jerky, cooking of all meats and fish before drying is required to ensure safety. Do not store dried meat, fish or poultry longer than two months.

Use only very lean meats and cut away as much fat as possible. Meat should be marinated before drying to add flavour and also to tenderize it. The marinade should contain salt, which helps extract water from the meat and also helps preserve it, but it should not have any oil. Most marinades contain some sort of acid (like tomato sauce or vinegar) because the acid breaks down the fibers making the meat more tender.
Slicing meat while partially frozen will be easier, especially if you wantvery thin slices. A food processor or a specialized meat slicer can do a great job. You can also tell your butcher that you are making dried meat or jerky and they will be glad to thin slice it for you.
When drying meat or game for stews, soups, etc., remember that these types of meats must be cooked prior to drying. Cook, cut into small cubes and place in the dehydrator. Dry until all moisture has been removed, approximately 2 to 8 hours. When ready to use in your favourite stew, simply rehydrate by soaking in water or broth for at least 1 1/2 hours, or until tender and about the size they were before dehydrating.

• Beef: Choose lean cuts. Beef flank steak, round or rump are better than chuck or rib.
• Poultry: All poultry MUST be cooked before drying. Steaming or roasting are the best methods. Chicken breasts are leaner than dark meat.
• Fish: A good idea is to steam the fish before dehydrating or, if you chose to bake it, preheatyour conventional oven to 100°C and bake for 20 minutes or until fish is flaky. When drying fish, sole and flounder are good choices.

MAKING BEEF JERKY

Dehydrating meat without prior cooking will produce the rigid chewy style of meat known as jerky. lt is one of the oldest known forms of meat preservation. Because
«jerked meat is made without cooking the meat first, it is important to start with quality meat, and to have a clean and sanitary work area. Also, be sure to thoroughly cleanse the work surfaces when done. Remember that Jerky is the only meat to be placed uncooked in the dehydrator.

• • As with nearly all foods, it is important to start with a quality cut of meat. Select a lean flank or round steak about 2.5-3.5 cm thick. Trim off all fat and connective tissue. Fat hampers the ability of the meat to dry, and the connective tissue will make for a tough jerky to chew.
  • For easier cutting, place meat in the freezer for about 30 minutes to partially freeze. Then turn it over and freeze for an additional 15 minutes. Cut across the grain into strips about 0.3 cm thick.
  • Marinate the strips for at least 3 hours, or even overnight. This gives the meat a unique flavour and at the same time tenderizes the meat. Increase the marinating time for a stronger flavoured jerky.
  • Meat may be seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic or onion powder, or other spices. Because flavours intensify during dehydration use salt sparingly! There are lots of jerky recipes available. Try them or create your own unique flavour!
  • Drain marinated strips on paper towels, and place the strips on drying trays
  (remember to protect the dehydrator from dripping foods as described earlier in this manual). Dehydrate until strips are quite dry, and stiff to bending but can be bent without breaking This will take from 6 to 16 hours. Unlike other dried meats, Jerky should be slightly chewy but not brittle.

Note: Remember that keeping a sanltarywork aru Is crucial. Be sure to wash all work surfaces and your hands before handling the meat, and wash your hands after touching any other object or surface before handling meat again.

FLOWER AND HERBS DEHYDRATION

1. Flowers: The flowers should be picked after the dew has dried and before the evening dampness. Flowers should be dried as quickly and as soon as possible after picking. Discard any damaged or brown leaves. Place in trays without overlapping. Drying times will vary depending upon size and type of flower. Dry for approximately 2 to 36 hours.
2. Herbs: Rinse and shake off excess water. Pat dry. Remove dead or discoloured leaves. If using seed, pick when pods have changed color. You should leave herbs on the stem and remove when drying has been completed Spread herbs loosely on tray. Drying times will vary according to size and type. Dry for approximately 2 to 6 hours.

STORING DRIED FOODS

Once food is properly dried it is important to store it properly for best results. By following these storage techniques, your food will stay fresh and ready-to-use for the longest time possible.
Containers
Any container which is clean, airtight, and moisture-proof is suitable for storage. Heavy, zippered plastic bags or heat sealing cooking bags are excellent. Fill each bag as much as possible and squeeze out excess air. Filled bags may be placed in metal cans with lids (shortening or coffee cans are good) to keep out insects. Glass jars with tight-fitting lids can be used with or without plastic bags. Quality plastic containers with tight-fitting lids are good but they must be airtight. Do not use paper or cloth bags, lightweight plastic bags, bread wrappers, or any container without a tight- fitting lid.
General Food Storage Tips

• Wait until food is cooled off completely before storing.
• Heat and light will cause food to deteriorate. Keep food in a dry, cool, and dark place.
• Remove all the air you possibly can from the storage container and close tightly.
• Ideal storage temperature is 15°C or lower.
• Never store food directly in a metal container. Avoid containers that breathe or have a weak seal.
• Check the contents of your dehydrated food for moisture during the weeks following dehydration. If there is moisture inside, you should dehydrate the contents for a longer time.
• For best quality, dried fruits and vegetables should not be kept for more than 1 year.
• Dehydrate your produce in the summer when it is at optimum freshness and replace it annually.
• Dried meats, game, poultry and fish should be stored for no more than 3 months if kept in the refrigerator, and no more than 1 year if kept in the freezer.
• Vacuum sealing can help to extend storage life by several months, if food has been properly and thoroughly dried.

Location
Cool dark and dry are the keys to maintaining the quality of dried food. Shelves near a window may need to be covered to keep out light. Glass jars or plastic containers shoud be placed in a paper bag or in a closed cabinet. Cement walls and floors are often damp and cold. Therefore, dried food containers should not be placed directly on the floor, or touching a basement or cellar wall as this can cause condensation in the container. Do not store dried food near items with a strong odour, such as varnish, paint remover or kerosene.
Length of Storage
Dried fruits and vegetables should not be stored longer than one year. Plan to use all dried meats, fish, poultry or jerky within a month or two. Label dried foods, and rotate on a first-dried first-to-be-used basis. Check dried foods periodically. If the food seems more moist than when packed, moisture is getting into the container. Mould indicates the food was not properly dried before being stored. Destroy mouldy food.

HINTS ON RECONSTITUTION

Dehydration is the process of removing moisture from food. Reconstitution is the replacement of that moisture to bring the food back to its natural state. Although some dried foods such as fruit are excellent in their dehydrated state, you will often want to reconstitute other dried foods before eating them. Here are some tips on reconstitution:
Just Add Water

• For chopped or shredded vegetables, and for fruits to be used in cookies, no reconstitution is usually needed. lf the pieces are quite crisp and dry you can try sprinkling with 1 Tbs. water per cup (200 ml) of dried food.
• For vegetables and fruits to be used in souffles, pies, quick breads, doughs or batter, use 2 parts water to 3 parts (by volume) dried food.
• For vegetables and fruits which will be cooked in the liquid such as vegetable side dishes, fruit toppings, and compotes, use 1 to 1 ½ parts water to 1 part dried food. Extra liquid may be required for proper cooking.

Other Reconstitution Hints

• If you drain reconstituted foods, save the liquid. This liquid has great nutritional value. Freeze this liquid for later use in soups, leathers, pies or compotes.
• There is no need to reconstitute ahead of time when making soups. Dried vegetables can be added directly to the soup about one hour before serving.
• Do not add spices, salt, bouillon cubes or tomato products until vegetables are reconstituted and cooked. These items considerably hinder rehydration.
• Some foods take longer to reconstitute than others. carrots and beans require more time than green peas or potatoes. A rule of thumb: those that take the longest to dehydrate will take the longest to reconstitute.
• Try not to use more liquid than necessary for reconstitution because nutrients will be drained away with the excess water. Place dehydrated food in a container and use just enough water to cover the food. Add more water later as needed to replace what the food absorbs.

PREPARATION AND DRYING TIMES

Meat Preparation Table (Set temperature from 63-68°C)

Fruit Preparation Table (Set temperature: 57°C)

Other berries whole.

| dry| 8-26 hours
Cherries| Pitting is optional, or pit when

50% dry.

| pliable| 8-34 hours
Cranberries| Chop or leave whole.| pliable| 6-26 hours
Dates| Pit and slice.| leathery| 6-26 hours
Figs| Slice.| leathery| 6-26 hours
Grapes| Leave whole.| pliable| 8-38 hours
Nectarines| Cut in half, dry with skin side

down. Pit when 50% dry.

| pliable| 8-26 hours
Orange Rind| Peel in long strips.| brittle| 8-16 hours.
Fruit| Preparation| Dryness| Time
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Peaches| Pit when 50% dry. Halve or

quarter with cut side up.

| pliable| 10-34 hours
Pears| Peel and slice.| pliable| 8-30 hours

Vegetable Preparation Table (Set temperature: 52°C)

hours
Aspargus| Cut into 2.5 cm pieces. Tips yield

better product.

| brittle| 6-14 hours
Beans| Cut and steam blanch until translucent.| brittle| 8-26 hours
Beets| Blanch, cool, remove tops and roots. Slice.| brittle| 8-26 hours
Brussel Sprout| Cut sprouts from stalk. Cut in half lengthwise.| crispy| 8-30 hours
Broccoli| Trim and cut. Steam tender, about

3 to 5 min.

| brittle| 6-20 hours
Cabbage| Trim and cut into 0,3 cm strips. Cut core into 0,6 cm strips.| leathery| 6-14 hours
Carrots| Steam until tender. Shred or cut into slices.| leathery| 6-12 hours
Cauliflower| Steam blanch until tender. Trim and cut.| leathery| 6-16 hours
Celery| Cut stalks into 0.6 cm slices.| brittle| 6-14 hours
Chives| Chop.| brittle| 6-10 hours
Cucumber| Pare and cut into 1.2 cm inch

slices.

| leathery| 6-18 hours
Eggplant| Trim and slice 0.6-1.2 cm thick.| brittle| 6-18 hours
Vegetable| Preparation| Dryness| Time
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Garlic| Remove skin from clove and slice.| brittle| 6-16 hours
Hot Peppers| Dry whole.| leathery| 6-14 hours
Mushrooms| Slice, chop, or dry whole.| leathery| 6-14 hours
Onions| Slice thinly or chop.| brittle| 8-14 hours
Peas| Shell and blanch for 3 to 5

minutes.

| brittle| 8-14 hours
Peppers| Cut into 0.6 cm strips or rings.

Remove seeds.

| brittle| 4-14 hours
Potatoes| Slice, dice or cut. Steam blanch 8 to 10 min.| brittle| 6-18 hours
Rhuburb| Remove outer skin and cut into

0.3 cm lengths.

| dry| 6-38 hours
Spinach| Steam blanch until wilted, but not soggy.| brittle| 6-16 hours
Tomatoes| Remove skin. Cut in halves or slices.| leathery| 6-24 hours
Zucchini| Slice into 0.6 cm pieces.| brittle| 6-18 hours

CLEANING AND CARE

Note: Before cleaning or servicing the dehydrator, make sure that the mains plug is disconnected and the mains switch is set to OFF.

• Clean the slots and the inside of the housing before using the dryer for the first time and after each use.
• Turn the power switch and the timer knob to the OFF position. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Allow the dryer to cool completely before cleaning.
• Remove the racks from the dryer.
• Wipe the drying cabinet with a damp sponge or washcloth (inside and outside). Be careful, the edges can be sharp! Do not splash water on the heating element. Water can damage the electrical components and increases the risk of electric shock. Do not immerse the unit in water.
• Clean the shelves of the dehydrating device with warm, soapy water. Rinse with clear water and dry immediately.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

and electronic devices in your country, this symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste. Instead, it must be taken to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By disposing of it in accordance with the rules, you are protecting the environment and the health of your fellow human beings from negative consequences. For information about the recycling and disposal of this product, please contact your local authority or your household waste disposal service.

MANUFACTURER & IMPORTER (UK)

Manufacturer
Chal-Tec GmbH, Wallstrasse 16, 10179 Berlin, Germany.
Importer for Great Britain Chal-Tec UK Limited Unit 6 Riverside Business Centre Brighton Road Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6RE
United Kingdom

References

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