Ambiano XJ-14709C1 User manual

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DIGITAL FOOD
DEHYDRATOR
DESHIDRATADOR DIGITAL AUTOMÁTICO

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Dok./Rev.-Nr. 195293_20170511
Contents
Overview ................................................................................4
Use...........................................................................................5
Package contents/device parts.............................................6
General information............................................................... 7
Reading and storing the user manual ..................................... 7
Explanation of symbols .............................................................. 7
Safety......................................................................................8
Proper use.....................................................................................8
Safety instructions.......................................................................8
First use..................................................................................12
Checking the dehydrator and package contents .................12
Basic cleaning..............................................................................13
Assembling the dehydrator......................................................13
Heating the device before first use .........................................13
General information about dehydrating................................14
Before dehydrating.............................................................. 14
What to consider..........................................................................14
Preparing food............................................................................14
Dehydration table ................................................................ 15
The dehydration process ......................................................17
Filling the dehydrator ................................................................17
Starting the dehydration process........................................... 18
During the dehydration process ............................................. 18
Replacing and turning the drying trays ................................ 18
Pausing/aborting the dehydration process ..........................19
End of the dehydration process ...............................................19
Storage of dehydrated food................................................ 19
Preparing dehydrated food ................................................ 19
Cleaning................................................................................20
Storage ..................................................................................21
Technical data .......................................................................21
Disposal..................................................................................21
Disposing of the packaging ......................................................21
Disposing of the dehydrator .....................................................21

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Package contents⁄device parts
1Cover (with steam vents)
2Drying tray, 5×
3Base unit
4Power cable with power plug
5Control panel
6Hot air vent
7Display
8ON/OFF button
9Plus button
10 Minus button
11 SET button

General information
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General information
Reading and storing the user manual
This user manual accompanies this digital food dehydrator
(referred to below only as the “dehydrator”). It contains important
information about start-up and handling.
Before using the dehydrator, read the user manual carefully.
This particularly applies to the safety instructions. Failure to heed this user
manual may result in severe injury or damage to the dehydrator.
Store the user manual for future use. If you pass the dehydrator on to third
parties, please be absolutely sure to include this user manual.
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols and signal words are used in this user manual, on the
dehydrator or on the packaging.
WARNING!
This signal symbol/word designates a
hazard with moderate risk, which may
result in death or severe injury if not
avoided.
CAUTION!
This signal symbol/word designates a
hazard with low risk, which may result in
minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
NOTICE! This signal word warns against potential
damages to property.
This symbol provides you with useful supplementary information
on assembly or operation.
This symbol identifies electric devices with dual protective insulation,
which therefore comply with protection class II.
This symbol identifies food-safe products. Therefore, characteristic
flavors and fragrances will not be affected.

Safety
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Safety
Proper use
The dehydrator is only designed for dehydrating or drying suitable foods.
It is only intended for private use and is not suitable for commercial use.
Only use the dehydrator as described in this user manual. Any other use is
deemed improper and may result in damage to property or even personal
injury. The dehydrator is not a children’s toy.
The manufacturer or vendor accepts no liability for damage caused by improper
or incorrect use.
Safety instructions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
− Read all instructions.
− Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
− To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord,
plugs, or the dehydrator in water or other liquid.
− Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
− Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
− Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner.
− Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility
for examination, repair, or adjustment.
− The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
− FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Do not use outdoors.
− Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or
touch hot surfaces.
− Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or
in a heated oven.

Safety
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− Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
− Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into
the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to off, then
remove plug from wall outlet.
− Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
− Do not immerse the dehydrator in water.
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock!
A faulty electrical installation or excessive line voltage may
result in an electric shock.
− Only connect the dehydrator if the line voltage of the outlet
corresponds to the rating plate specification.
− Only connect the dehydrator to an easily accessible outlet
so that you can quickly disconnect the dehydrator from
the grid in the event of a fault.
− Do not operate the dehydrator if it is visibly damaged or
if the power cable or power plug is defective.
− If the power cable of the dehydrator is damaged, the
manufacturer, its after sales support or a person with
similar qualifications must replace it to avoid risks.
− Do not open the housing; instead, have a qualified
professional carry out the repairs. Contact a qualified
workshop for this. Liability and warranty claims are waived
in the event of repairs performed by the user, improper
connection of the device or incorrect operation.
− Only parts that comply with the original device information
may be used for repairs. Electrical and mechanical parts,
which are essential for providing protection against sources
of danger, are located in this dehydrator.
− Do not operate the dehydrator with an external timer or
separate telecontrol system.

Safety
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− Do not immerse the dehydrator or the power cable or
power plug in water or other liquids.
− Never touch the power plug with damp hands.
− Never pull the power plug out of the outlet by the power
cable; instead, always do so by taking hold of the power plug.
− Never use the power cable as a carrying handle.
− Keep the dehydrator, power plug and power cable away
from open flames and hot surfaces.
− Lay the power cable so that it does not pose a tripping
hazard.
− Do not kink the power cable and do not lay it over sharp
edges.
− Only use the dehydrator indoors. Never operate it in wet
rooms or in the rain.
− Never store the dehydrator such that there is a risk of it falling
into a tub or a basin.
− Never reach to retrieve an electrical device if it has fallen
in water. In such a case, immediately disconnect the
power plug.
− Make sure that children do not insert any objects in the
dehydrator.
− Always switch the dehydrator off and pull the power plug
out of the outlet when you are not using the dehydrator,
when you intend to clean it or in the event of a fault.
− This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not modify the plug in any way.

Safety
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WARNING!
Danger for children and persons with impaired physical,
sensory or mental capacities (e.g. partially disabled
persons, older persons with reduced physical and mental
capacities) or lack of experience and knowledge (e.g. older
children).
− This dehydrator may be used by children ages eight and
over as well as persons with impaired physical, sensory
or mental capacities or those lacking experience and
knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed
in how to safely use the dehydrator and have understood
the risks associated with operating it. Children must not
play with the dehydrator.
− Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed
by children unless they are at least eightyears old and
under supervision.
− Keep children under eight years of age away from the
dehydrator and connection line.
− Do not leave the dehydrator unattended while in operation.
− Do not let children play with the packaging. Children may
get caught in it when playing and suffocate.
WARNING!
Burn hazard!
The top part of the dehydrator becomes hot during operation.
You could burn yourself on it.
− Make sure that the dehydrator has a stable position. It must
be set up in a level position so that it cannot wobble.
− Do not touch the hot parts of the dehydrator with bare fingers
during operation. Always use heat-insulated oven gloves or
oven mitts to take hold of the dehydrator.
Clearly advise other users of the risks!

First use
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NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the dehydrator may result in damage to
the dehydrator.
− Place the dehydrator on an easily accessible, level, dry,
heat-resistant and sufficiently stable work surface. Do not
place the dehydrator on the edge of the work surface.
− Avoid the build-up of heat by not placing the dehydrator
directly up against a wall or under cupboards or similar.
− Never place the dehydrator on or near hot surfaces
(hotplates etc.).
− Ensure that the power cable does not come into contact
with hot parts.
− Never expose the dehydrator to high temperatures
(heaters etc.) or to effects of the weather (rain etc.).
− Do not in any case place the base unit in the dishwasher.
It would be destroyed as a result.
− Only use the drying trays and the cover with this dehydrator.
− Stop using the dehydrator if its plastic parts exhibit cracks
or breaks or are deformed. Only replace damaged parts
with corresponding original spare parts.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
First use
Checking the dehydrator and package contents
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
If you are not cautious when opening the packaging with a
sharp knife or other pointed object, you may quickly damage
the dehydrator.
− Be very careful when opening it.

First use
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1. Take the dehydrator out of the packaging.
2. Check to make sure that the delivery is complete (see Fig. A).
3. Check whether the dehydrator or the individual parts exhibit damage.
If this is the case, do not use the dehydrator. Contact the manufacturer at
the service address specified on the warranty card.
Basic cleaning
1. Remove the packaging material and all protective foils.
2. Before first use, clean all parts of the dehydrator as described in the chapter
“Cleaning”:
• cover 1,
• drying trays 2and
• base unit 3.
Assembling the dehydrator
1. Place the base unit 3on a dry, level, non-slip and heat-resistant surface
located close to an outlet.
2. Place a drying tray 2on the base unit and stack as many drying trays on
top of one another as needed for the dehydration process.
Make sure that the drying tray without the opening in the middle is always
in the topmost position.
3. Place the cover 1on the top drying tray.
Heating the device before first use
To remove any residue from production, you have to heat up the
dehydrator without food for 1 hour before first use. Any odor that
is emitted is normal and will disappear after a short time. This is not
a malfunction of the dehydrator. If this occurs, make sure that you
open windows for adequate ventilation.
1. Connect the power plug 4with a properly installed outlet.
The indicator on the display 7on the control panel 5will start to blink
(see Fig. B).
2. Push the plus button 9once.
1HR will appear on the display.
3. Start operation by pushing the ON/OFF button 8.
The fan will turn on and warm air will flow out of the hot air vent 6.
The dehydrator will automatically switch off after one hour.
4. Pull the power plug out of the outlet and let the dehydrator cool off.

Before dehydrating
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General information about dehydrating
Drying and dehydrating are the oldest forms of conserving food known to man.
Removing water from food eliminates the basis for fermentation processes,
which prevents the formation of bacteria associated with rotting and mold.
If used and stored properly, dehydrated products will last for years.
The concentration of flavors makes dehydrated food very tasty. It does not affect
the vitamins, nutrients and minerals.
After being soaked in water, you can use many different dehydrated foods in
numerous recipes.
Before dehydrating
What to consider
− Only use fresh, ripe, high-quality fruits and vegetable varieties.
− Clean vegetables and fruits as soon as possible after harvesting them and
prepare them if necessary.
− Prevent unwanted changes in color and/or flavor by blanching foods
or immersing them in solutions (like lemon juice).
Preparing food
− Wash all food thoroughly.
− Remove any damaged areas, seeds or pits.
− Prepare food according to the dehydration table below. If possible, cut the
food into similarly sized pieces and remember that the pieces will shrink
considerably during dehydration.

Dehydration table
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Dehydration table
The values specified in the table serve only as a guideline.
The dehydration time depends on the size and thickness of
the pieces or slices cut. Decide yourself how you would prefer
to enjoy your food.
Food to be dehydrated Preparation Temperature (in °F) Dehydration time (in hours) Consistency Wet weight (in oz) Weight after the dehydration process (in oz)
Pineapple Peel and cut into small
pieces.
158 15 pliable 21.16 5.29
Apples Peel and cut into approx.
0.12" (3mm) thick slices.
158 16 pliable 17.64 3.35
Bananas Peel and cut into approx.
0.12" (3mm) thick slices.
158 10 crisp 17.64 5.29
Pears Peel and cut into approx.
0.12" (3mm) thick slices.
158 16 pliable 21.16 4.94
Beans Boil whole beans until
soft and let them drain
thoroughly.
122 6brittle 14.11 2.12
Peas Pod, blanch and drain
thoroughly.
122 9hard 14.11 3.17
Strawber-
ries
Halve or cut into approx.
0.31" (8mm) thick slices.
158 8hard 17.64 2.82
Cucumbers Peel and cut into approx.
0.12" (3mm) thick slices.
122 6hard 15.87 0.74
Carrots Clean and cut into approx.
0.12" (3mm) thick slices.
158 6hard 15.87 2.47
Cherries Pit and leave whole. 158 15 leathery 17.64 4.94
Herbs Wash, drain well and fill
in a tea bag.
86–104 3brittle – –
Leek Halve, cut into 2.36–3.15"
(6–8 cm) long pieces,
blanch and drain well.
158 8brittle 17.64 3.53
Mandarins Peel and place the slices
on the sheet.
158 12 pliable 21.16 7. 0 5

Dehydration table
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Apricots Halve and place on the
sheet with the cutting
surface down.
158 20 pliable 14.11 3.00
Bell pepper Cut into strips. 122–140 9pliable 14.11 3.00
Hot pepper Cut into strips. 122–140 9pliable 17.64 3.53
Mushrooms Clean well and cut into
lengthwise slices.
122 4tough – –
Celery Peel, cut into approx.
17.64" (3 mm) thick pieces,
blanch and drain well.
158 8hard 14.11 2.12
Tomatoes Wash, cut into approx.
0.24" (6 mm) thick pieces,
drain well.
158 8hard 21.16 3.00
Grapes Halve and place on the
sheet with the cutting
surface down.
158 16 leathery 17.64 7. 0 5
Zucchini Unpeeled; cut into ap-
prox. 17.64" (3 mm) thick
slices.
122–140 6hard 14.11 2.12
Plums Halve and place on the
sheet with the cutting
surface down.
158 20 pliable 17.64 4.23
Drying meat
Food to be dehydrated Preparation Temperature (in °F) Dehydration time (in hours) Consistency Wet weight (in oz) Weight after the dehydration process (in oz)
Beef,
poultry or
fish
Trim fat off, slice ¼-inch
thick
150–158 5–6 leathery – –

The dehydration process
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− Meat must be sliced very thinly to be dried. Partially freeze
meat for up to 1 hour. Remove and slice thinly across the grain.
Place on the drying trays 2right away.
− Seafood fillets should also be thinly sliced. If needed, partially
freeze the fish first for up to 1 hour. Remove any bones, even
small ones, for best results.
− Create a great lowfat Teriyaki Chicken Jerky by thinly slicing
chicken breasts and marinating in Teriyaki sauce for 1 hour
prior to drying.
Pat dry and arrange on drying trays. When done, add crushed
red pepper, chili powder or other spices to kick up the flavor.
The dehydration process
Filling the dehydrator
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
Liquid may infiltrate electrified parts of the device and damage
them.
− Never fill the dehydrator with liquid.
− Place fruits or vegetables on the drying trays 2so that the warm air is still
able to circulate properly.
− If you use food with different dehydration times, place the food with the
longest dehydration time on the bottom drying tray as the temperature
is the highest there (see Fig. C).
− To the extent possible, use the same kind of food on all drying trays.
− Place the pieces of fruit on the drying trays upright and close together.
− In general, you should place the unpeeled fruit on the drying trays with
the cutting surface up unless a recipe instructs otherwise.
− Arrange the sliced fruit on the drying trays in a scale-like pattern.
− Only arrange the vegetables on the drying trays in one layer.
− Stack the drying trays on top of one another so that the teeth on the drying
tray extend into the designated holders on the bottom of the drying trays
(see Fig. D).

The dehydration process
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Starting the dehydration process
The drying temperature can be displayed both in Celsius (°C)
and in Fahrenheit (°F).
− Hold the SET button 11 down for 3 seconds to access the
desired mode. The selected mode will appear on the indicator
on the display 7.
1. Connect the power plug 4with a properly installed outlet.
The indicator on the display on the control panel 5will start to blink
(see Fig. B).
2. Set the desired dehydration time with the plus button 9and/or the minus
button 10 .
3. Push the SET button to be able to set the temperature.
The °C or °F symbol will illuminate.
4. Set the desired temperature with the plus button and/or the minus button.
5. Start operation by pushing the ON/OFF button 8. The fan will turn on
and warm air will flow out of the hot air vent 6. The dehydrator will
automatically switch off once the set dehydration time has elapsed.
During the dehydration process
The indicator on the display will alternate every 5seconds between the
remaining dehydration time and the dehydration temperature.
During the dehydration process, you can change the dehydration temperature
and the dehydration time.
1. Push the SET button 11 when the mode you would like to change is shown.
The indicator on the display 7will start to blink.
2. Change the dehydration time or the drying temperature by pushing the
plus button 9and/or the minus button 10 .
3. Wait until the indicator on the display stops blinking to save the setting.
Replacing and turning the drying trays
− To ensure uniform drying, replace and turn the drying trays 2occasionally
during the dehydration process.
Make sure that the drying tray without the opening in the middle is always
in the topmost position.
− As the food on the bottom trays is exposed to the hottest and driest air, move
the bottom trays up and the top trays down.

Storage of dehydrated food
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Pausing/aborting the dehydration process
You can pause or abort the dehydration process at any time.
− To pause the dehydration process, briefly push the ON/OFF button 8.
The reading PA will appear on the display 7.
Push the ON/OFF button again to continue to the dehydration process.
− To abort the dehydration process, hold the ON/OFF button down for 3 seconds.
The reading 00 will appear on the display.
End of the dehydration process
Once the dehydration process ends, a signal will sound for a few seconds and
the dehydrator will automatically switch off.
− Pull the power plug 4out of the outlet.
Storage of dehydrated food
− Let the dehydrated food cool off enough before packaging it. For example jars
that can be sealed or shrink-wrapped single-serving packages are suitable
storage solutions.
− You can store dehydrated food at any room temperature, but ideally in dry,
cool and dark rooms.
− For a better overview, clearly label individual containers.
Preparing dehydrated food
CAUTION!
Health hazard!
Despite dehydration, food still contains bacteria, yeast and mold.
As a result, dehydrated food soaked for prolonged periods at
room temperature may spoil. You could upset your stomach.
− Put the dehydrated food in the refrigerator if you intend to
soak it for more than two hours.
You can enjoy most fruits when dry. However, vegetables that have been
prepared tend to taste better.
− Before cooking vegetables, let them soak in the refrigerator for 2 to 8 hours.
Then use the water you soaked the food for cooking.
− Prepare the vegetables as you normally do.
− Vegetables like carrots are best when soaked in ice water or water in the
refrigerator.

Cleaning
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Cleaning
WARNING!
Burn hazard!
The top part of the base unit becomes hot during operation.
You could burn yourself on it.
− Let the dehydrator cool off completely before each
cleaning.
NOTICE!
Risk of short circuit!
Liquids that have penetrated the housing may cause a short
circuit.
− Never submerge the base unit in liquids.
− Make sure that no water penetrates the housing.
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the dehydrator may result in damage to
the dehydrator.
− Do not use any aggressive cleaners, brushes with metal or
nylon bristles or sharp or metallic cleaning utensils such
as knives, metal sponges and the like. They could damage
the surfaces.
− Do not in any case place the base unit in the dishwasher.
It would be destroyed as a result.
− Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized
service representative.
1. Before cleaning, pull the power plug 4out of the outlet.
2. Let the dehydrator cool off completely.
3. Remove the cover 1and the drying trays 2.