HENDI 229064 Food Dehydrator User Manual

Tools for Chefs
FOOD DEHYDRATOR
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You should read this user manual carefully before using the appliance.

Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this Hendi appliance. Before using the appliance for the first time, please read this manual carefully, paying particular attention to the safety regulations outlined below.

Keep these instructions with the appliance.

For indoor use only.

Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this Hendi appliance. Before using the appliance for the first time, please read
this manual carefully, paying particular attention to the safety regulations outlined below.

Safety regulations

• This appliance is intended for buffet and household use.
• The appliance must only be used for the purpose for which it was intended and designed. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused by incorrect operation and improper use.
• Keep the appliance and electrical plug away from water and any other liquids. In the event that the appliance should fall into the water, immediately remove the plug from the socket and do not use it until the appliance has been checked by a certified technician. Failure to follow these instructions could cause a risk to lives.
• Never attempt to open the casing of the appliance yourself.
• Do not insert any objects in the casing of the appliance.
• Do not touch the plug with wet or damp hands.
• The danger of electric shock! Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. In case of malfunctions, repairs are to be conducted by qualified personnel only.
• Never use a damaged appliance! Disconnect the appliance from the electrical outlet and contact the retailer if it is damaged.
• Warning! Do not immerse the electrical parts of the appliance in water or other liquids. Never hold the appliance under running water.
• Regularly check the power plug and cord for any damage. If the power plug or power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid danger or injury.
• Make sure the cord does not come in contact with sharp or hot objects and keep it away from open fire. To pull the plug out of the socket, always pull on the plug and not on the cord.
• Ensure that the cord (or extension cord) is positioned so that it will not cause a trip hazard. Always keep an eye on the appliance when in use.
• Warning! As long as the plug is in the socket the appliance is connected to the power source.
• Turn off the appliance before pulling the plug out of the socket.
• Never carry the appliance by the cord.
• Do not use any extra devices that are not supplied along with the appliance.
• Only connect the appliance to an electrical outlet with the voltage and frequency mentioned on the appliance label.
• Connect the power plug to an easily accessible electrical outlet so that in case of emergency the appliance can be unplugged immediately. To completely switch off the appliance pull the power plug out of the electrical outlet.
• Always turn the appliance off before disconnecting the plug.
• Never use accessories other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Failure to do so could pose a safety risk to the user and could damage the appliance. Only use original parts and accessories.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
• This appliance must not be used by children under any circumstances.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the mains if it is left unattended or is not in use, and before assembly, disassembly or cleaning.
• Never leave the appliance unattended during use.

Special Safety Regulations

• This appliance is designed only for drying food such as vegetables and fruits in commercial use.
• Use the appliance as described in the manual.
• This appliance should be operated and installed by specialized trained personnel in the kitchen of the food industry such as catering, restaurants, bars, etc.
• All maintenance, installation, and repair works should be performed by specialized trained authorized technicians.
• Caution! Hot surface. The danger of burns! Do not touch the appliance while in use as the temperature of the accessible surfaces may be very high.
• Do not place the appliance on a heating object (gasoline, electric, charcoal cooker, etc.) Keep the appliance away from any hot surfaces and open flames. Always operate the machine on a level, stable, clean, heat-resistant, and dry surface.
• Do not use the appliance near explosive or flammable materials, credit cards, magnetic discs or radios.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the appliance.
• Never cover the appliance or ventilation holes with other objects. (e.g. dishcloth).
• Caution! Securely route the power cord if necessary in order to prevent unintentional pulling or contact with the heating surface.
• Do not wash the machine with water or a waterjet. Washing with water can cause leakage and increase the risk of electric shock. No parts are dishwasher safe.
• Do not clean or store the machine unless it is completely cooled down.

Intended use

• This appliance is intended for buffet and household use.
• This appliance is designed only for drying appropriate food such as vegetables, fruits, etc. Any other use may lead to damage to the appliance or personal injury.
• Operating the appliance for any other purpose shall be deemed a misuse of the device. The user shall be solely liable for improper use of the device.

Grounding installation
This appliance is classified as a protection class I appliance and must be connected to protective ground. Grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Main parts of the appliance

1. Door
2. Control panel
3. Plastic housing
4. Mesh (x1)
5. Bottom pad (x1)
6. Stainless steel grid (x7)

Control panel of the appliance

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1. Decrease setting (TEMP/TIME)
2. TEMP/TIME button
3. Increase setting (TEMP/TIME)
4. LED display
5. KEEP WARM button
6. FAST/RAW mode button
7. ON/OFF button

Preparations before first use

• Check the appliance for damage. In case of any damage, contact your supplier immediately and DO NOT use the appliance.
• Unpack the appliance carefully and remove all protective packaging and wrapping. Make sure no packaging debris remains on the appliance.
• Check delivery contents for any missing parts (7 stainless steel grids, mesh, bottom pad) and any possible transport damage. In the event of damage caused by transit or any parts are missing, contact your supplier immediately. Clean the enclosure, stainless steel grids, bottom pad with a soft damp cloth with some mild detergent. (See ==> Cleaning and Maintenance). Make sure all the parts are completely dry before starting operating the appliance.
• Place the appliance on a horizontal, stable, clean, and fire-resistant surface.
• Make sure that a clearance of 15cm is maintained around the appliance for adequate ventilation.
• Position the appliance in such a way that the plug is accessible at all times.
• Place a bottom pad at the bottom to collect any food residue during operation.
• Add a mesh on the stainless steel grid for small size of food.
  Note: After cleaning the appliance, it must be switched ON (See ==> Operation) for about 30 minutes with the temperature set at 70°C. There is some odor or smoke that evolved during the first few cycles. This is normal and does not indicate any defect or hazard. Make sure the appliance is well ventilated.

Guidelines for food preparation

• For the reason of safe and hygienic preservation, wash all the food well before drying.
• Only process non-perished food, any blemishes are to be removed generously.
• Dehydration results are more even if the food is cut into pieces of roughly the same size.
• To reduce the desiccating time, cut the food into thin slices or pieces.
• The prepared food is to be desiccated in a continuous process. Do not interrupt the dehydrating process.

Approximate dehydration time and particular food preparation guidelines
The time required for dehydrating is greatly dependent on the kind of food to be dried, their moisture content, ripeness, thickness, temperature setting, and humidity of the inside chamber.  Drying time will vary according to the following factors:
– thickness of the food
– number of trays in use
– volume of food being dried
– moisture or humidity in your environment
– your preferences of drying for each type of dried food.
It is recommended that:
– through the transparent damper door, you check the food condition regularly (e.g. every hour) to control the process. Note the drying time for future reference.
– pre-treated food will have the best drying results
– after drying, store the food to preserve quality and nutrients.
– Always work within the food preparation regulations o prevent the contamination of harmful bacteria within the dried food.
Storing of dried food

• Allow the dried food to cool well before storing. Also, make sure that they are absolutely dry. This is essential for proper storage.
• To prevent deterioration, dried food must be prevented from absorbing humidity during storage. Therefore, any storage tins, glasses, or plastic bags should be sealed airtight. Vacuum packaging would be the appropriate storage method.
• Desiccated food should be stored in a dry, cool, and clean area to ensure a long storage time.

Operation

• Place the appliance on a horizontal, stable, nonslip, and heat-resistant surface.
• Position the food evenly on the trays, ensuring they do not overlap. In order to have good ventilation inside the appliance, 10% of the tray’s surface should be free from food.
• Remove any trays that are not being used. A total of 7 trays can be used at the same time.
• When inserting the trays, ensure they are aligned with the same sideboard correctly. Then, close the door firmly
• Next, connect the power plug to a suitable electrical power supply socket. There is a beep sound and all buttons are lighted on for 3 seconds. Then, only the TEMP/TIME button will be blinked in blue; the LED screen is fully displayed and the appliance is now in the STANDBY mode.
• Press the TIME/TEMP button to start the operation. All buttons on the control panel willbe lighted up in blue so the user could adjust the timer and temperature or go to keep warm or fast/raw mode. Press the ON/OFF button without adjustment, the machine will go to default mode.  The default temperature is  0°C and the default timer is 10hours.

Temperature setting:

• Press the TIME/TEMP button once in standby mode to check the temperature setting, when the temperature is blinking in the display, you can also press the button + or – o increase or decrease operation temper nature setting. (Default temperature: 70°C, range: 35°C ~ 70°C, the interval is 5°C).
• The user should press the ON/OFF button to confirm the temperature setting.
• If you want to check the temperature that was set, press the TEMP / TIME button once and the set temperature will be shown on the LED display.
• During the operation process, you can check or change the time and temperature setting by pressing the TEMP / TIME button. And then press the button + or – to increase or decrease the temperature and time setting.

Time setting:

• Press the TIME/TEMP button twice in standby mode, then the timer is blinking in the display, the user can press the button + or – to increase or decrease operation time. (Range: 00:30 ~ 24:00, interval is 30 minutes).
• The user should press the ON/OFF button to confirm the timer setting.
• Then, the appliance will start operation and the remaining time will be shown on the LED display. The fan at the rear side of the appliance will start rotation.

KEEP WARM mode:

• The display will show “KEEP WARM” if pressing the “KEEP WARM” button. The machine will keep working for extra 24 hours at a 35°C temperature after finishes dehydrating.
• When the countdown timer finishes, the display will show 88:88 and the heating element will switch off. The fan will continue running for 10 seconds and the machine will beep 20 times to remind the user. After beeping 20 times, the machine will go back to standby mode.

FAST/RAW mode:

• In FAST mode, the temperature is 70°C and the timer is 10 hours. The display will show “FAST”.
• In RAW mode, the temperature is 45°C and the timer is 24 hours. The display will show “RAW”.

Switch to STANDBY mode

• If the user did not press the ON/OFF button in 5 seconds after setting it, the machine will jump back to standby mode. Only the TEMP/TIME button will be blinked in blue and the LED screen is fully displayed.

Time setting end up

• When the setting time counts down to 00:00, the heating elements stop working first. The cooling fan will
  still continue running for about 10 seconds and 20 times of “beep” sound from the buzzer will be heard to remind the user the operation is finished.

• The appliance is in STANDBY mode.

• Unplug the appliance and wear gloves (not included) if necessary to take out the food.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Attention: Always unplug the appliance from the electrical power outlet and let it cool down completely
before cleaning.
Cleanings

• Clean the inside and outside of the appliance, trays, bottom pad, and door with lukewarm water, a mild
  detergent, and a soft cloth. Do not clean the fan part.

• Dry all parts with a dry cloth before storing the appliance.

• Occasionally clean the fan unit with a vacuum cleaner.

• Note! To avoid damaging the appliance, do not clean the appliance with aggressive chemicals or abrasives

Storage

• Before storage, always make sure the appliance has already been disconnected from the electrical outlet and cooled down completely.
• Store the appliance in a cool, clean, and dry place and out of reach of the children.

Troubleshooting

If the appliance does not function properly, please check the below table for the solution. If you are still unable to solve the problem, please contact the supplier/service provider.

the power socket
Switch defect| Contact the supplier
Chamber doesn’t get warm| The heating element, thermostat, or fan might be a defect| Contact the supplier
The chamber get’s too warm| The heating element or thermostat might be a defect| Contact the supplier
Drying takes too long| Humid conditions| Place the appliance in a less humid environment
The heating element, fan, or thermo- stat is a defect| Contact the supplier

Technical specification

Remark: Technical specification is subject to change without prior notification.

Warranty

Any defect affecting the functionality of the appliance which becomes apparent within one year after purchase will be repaired by free repair replacement provided the appliance has been used and maintained in accordance with the instructions and has not been abused or misused in any way. Your statutory rights are not affected. If the appliance is claimed under warranty, state where and

when it was purchased and include proof of purchase (e.g.receipt).
In line with our policy of continuous product development, we reserve the right to change the product, packaging, and documentation specifications without notice.

Discarding & Environment
When decommissioning the appliance, the product must not be disposed of with other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point. Failure to follow this rule may be penalized in accordance with applicable regulations on waste disposal. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local waste collection company. The manufacturers and importers do not take responsibility for recycling,
treatment and ecological disposal, either directly or through a public system.

Hendi B.V.
Innovatielaan 6
6745 XW De Klomp, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 317 681 040
Email: info@hendi.eu

PKS Hendi South East Europe SA
5 Metsovou Str.
18346 Moschato, Athens, Greece
Tel: +30 210 4839700
Email: info@pks-hendi.com

Hendi Polska Sp. z o.o.
ul. Firmowa 12
62-023 Robakowo, Poland
Tel: +48 61 658 7000
Email: info@hendi.pl

Hendi Italia S.R.L.
Via Leonardo da Vinci 4
39100 Bolzano (BZ), Italy
Tel: +39 800 727 438
Email: office.italy@hendi.eu

Hendi Food Service Equipment GmbH
Ehring 15
5112 Lamprechtshausen, Austria
Tel: +43 6274 200 10 0
Email: office.austria@hendi.eu

Hendi HK Ltd.
1208, 12/F Exchange Tower
33 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2154 2618
Email: info-hk@hendi.eu

Hendi Food Service Equipment Romania S.R.L.
Str. 13 decembrie 94A, Hala 14
Brașov, 500164, Romania
Tel: +40 268 320330
Email: office@hendi.ro

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Ver: 14-10-2020

References

• hendi.com
• Welkom - HENDI Tools for Chefs

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