kogan KAFDDHYDRTA Electric Food Dehydrator User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Kogan
Table of Contents
kogan KAFDDHYDRTA Electric Food Dehydrator User Guide
OVERVIEW
This product is designed for drying food (fruit, vegetables, meat or snacks) to allow for significantly extended storage when kept in the appropriate environment and conditions.
Features
- Transparent layers and lid for easy viewing and monitoring of progress.
- Built-in timer.
- Over-heat protection.
- Wide temperature range (40–70°C), suitable for a wide variety of food.
- Five layers allowing for preparation of different foods concurrently.
Control layout
- On/Off: Commence or cancel operation
- Set: Control temperature/time setting
OPERATION
- Plug in the power cord. The LCD will display 00 signifying that it is on.
- Press Set to set the operational time, with each additional press adding 1 hour. The maximum operating time that can be set is 36 hours: it will loop around once 36 hours is reached.
- Press and hold Set to enter temperature adjustment mode and press Set to adjust the temperature in 5°C increments. The temperature range which can be set is 40–70°C: it will loop around once 70°C is reached.
- Press the On/Off button to commence operation. The LCD screen will alternate between displaying the remaining operating time and the current operating temperature.
WARNING:
- Do not use this product near a heater.
- Do not obstruct the vents in the lid.
- Do not pour liquids into the product.
WARNING: Please handle this product with care and inspect it regularly to ensure it is in good working order.
If the product, power supply cord or plug show any signs of damage, discontinue use immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for support.
Loading trays and screen
- The top tray (with “TOP” moulded into the centre cap) must always be in the top position for proper operation.
- All five trays should be used during every operation, even if some are empty.
- It is best to dry one kind of food at a time (for example, all fruit or all vegetables).
- Always leave the trays in place until drying is complete. You may remove food from the trays when it has acceptably dried.
Always place food in a single layer on each tray for even drying. Do not
overlap food or crowd trays.
Use the mesh screen for drying herbs and small pieces of fruit or vegetables.
If using the mesh screen, place the screen in the tray before the food. For
best results, only use the mesh screen in the top two trays.
Food drying temperature reference
| Food | Green leafy vegetables | Bread | Vegetables | Fruit | Flowers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drying temperature (°C) | 45 ~ 50 | 55 ~ 70 | 50 ~ 60 | 55 ~ 65 | 40 |
Drying time reference
| Food | Preparation | Drying time (hrs) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Peel, remove the core/pips and cut into ~6mm slices | 5 ~ 15 | Soft and |
curly
Banana| Peel and cut into ~3mm slices| 10 ~ 36| Brittle
Plum| Soak in hot water for 90 seconds then halve| 5 ~ 25| Soft and curly
Grape| Soak in hot water for 1-2 minutes| 10 ~ 36| Soft
Lemon| Slice into ~6mm slices| 5 ~ 25| Brittle
Mango| Peel and cut into ~6mm slices| 15 ~ 24| Soft and curly
Orange| Cut into ~6mm slices| 5 ~ 15| Soft and curly
Kiwifruit| Peel and slice into ~6mm slices| 10 ~ 25| Soft and curly
Pear| Peel, core and cut into ~6mm slices| 8 ~ 24| Soft and curly
Pineapple| Remove core and slice| 10 ~ 21| Soft
Beef jerky| Remove the fat, boil, steam, pickle, then cut into thin slices or
cubes.| 10 ~ 24| Dry
Note:
If the LCD display shows “Er”, this indicates an error has occurred with the
product.
Please contact help.Kogan.com support for assistance.
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