Aroma AFD-925SD User manual

AROMA
PROFESSIONAL
instruction manual
AFD-9255D
10-Tray Digital Food Dehydrator
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A IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances,
including the following:
1
2.
Important: Read all instructions
carefully before first use.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the
handles or knobs.
To protect against fire, electric shock
and injury to persons, do not immerse
cord, pIuE or the appliance in water
orany other liquid. See instructions for
cleaning.
Close supervision is necessary when
the appliance is used by or near
children.
Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow unit fo cool
before putting on or taking off parts
and before cleaning the appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance maifunctions or has
been damaged in any manner.
Contact Aroma® customer service for
examination, repair or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Aroma® Housewares
may result in fire, electrical shock or
injury.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or
hang over the edge of a counter or
table.
. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner or in a heated oven.
. Do not use the appliance for other than
its intended use.
12. Use only with a 120V AC power outlet.
13. Do not clean with metal scouring
pads. Pieces can break off the pad
and touch electrical parts, creating
arisk of electric shock. Metal
scourin?‘ pads may also damage
the finish.
14. Always unplug from the plug gripping
area. Never pull on the cord.
15. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF,
then remove the plug from the wall
outlet.
16. Store in a cool, dry place.
17. Extreme caution should be exercised
when using or moving an appliance
containing food.
18. Intended for countertop use only.
19. Place the food dehydrator on a
flat,dry and heat-resistant surface,
and use in a well-ventilated area.
Do not place too close fo the edge of
the table or countertop as it may be
knocked off.
21. The food dehydrator should be
operated on a separate electrical
circuit from other operating
appliances. If the electrical circuit is
overloaded with other appliances,
the appliance may not operate
properly.
20.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3.

@ IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Short Cord Instructions
1. Ashort power—suppgl cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in
their use.
3. Ifalonger extension cord is used:
a.) The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
b.) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped
over unintenfionulJ
ly.
c.) The extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
DO NOT DRAPE CORD!
KEEP AWAY
FROM CHILDREN!
Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical
shock. The appliance is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding-
type plug to fit the proper grounding-type receptacle. The appliance has a plug that
looks like figure (A).
GROUNDING. - conbuctor
PRONG. connecten
PROPERLY
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THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

Parts Identification
al Display
Drying Tr
Controls/Functions
On/Off
Starts and stops functions fo the
dehydrafor.
Time/Temp
When pressed, if acfivates the (+) or (-)
to adjust the desired femperature or
fime for dehydrating your foods.
Time/Temperature Adjust (+) or (-)
Toggles fhe timer in =30 minute increments or foggles
temperature in 9°F or 5° C increments. Available femperafures
°F Temperatures 95°,104°, 113°, 122°, 131°, 140°, 149", 158", 167°F.
°C Temperatures: 35°, 40°, 45°, 50°, 55, 60°, 65°, 70°, 75°C.
Available fime is befween 30 minutes and 24 hours.

BEFORE FIRST USE
Read all instructions and important safeguards.
Remove all packaging materials and check that
allitems have been received in good condition.
Tear up all plastic bags and dispose of them
properly as they can pose a risk to children.
Wash Drying Trays, Mesh Inserts, and Drip Tray
in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Wipe the surface of the body with a wet cloth. Do
not wash the fan or heating element at the back
of the unit.
After cleaning, the unit must be broken in by
running for 30 minutes without any food inside.
Any smoke or smells produced during this time
frame are normal. Please ensure sufficient
ventilation of the room and at least an inch of
clearance on all sides of the food dehydrator
is available. After the breaking in period, rinse
and dry all removable parts. This action is only
necessary once before using for the first time.
Do not operate the dehydrator for more than 20
hours in one single use. After 20 hours, power off
and unplug the unit, and let it cool down for at
least 2 hours before operating again.
To CLEAN
Wash Drying Trays, Mesh Inserts, and Drip Tray in
warm, soapy water.
Use a soft brush to remove food sticking to
the trays.
Wipe the surface of the body with a wet cloth.
Do not wash the fan or heating element at the
back of the unit.
Dry all parts thoroughly. Reassemble for next use.
FAN ONLY FUNCTION
Press Time/TemJ: to activate temp
adjustment mode.
Press (-) until the digital display reads FAN.
Press Time/Temp again, and use (+) or (-) fo
adjust the amount of time.
Press On/Offto start the function. insertin
1/4 urn.

DEHYDRATING FOODS
. Allow finished food items to cool, and
Place pre-treated ingredients onfo the drying
trays. Do not overload the frays and/or have
ingredients overlap.
Slide the loaded trays into the food dehydrator.
Ensure that the Drip Tray is loaded at the
bottom of the unit.
Ensure at least an inch of clearance on all sides
of the food dehydrator for ventilation.
Plug the power cord into an available 110V AC
wall outlet.
Press On/Off . The digital display will show
“10:00". This starts the dehydrator.
Press Temp and then adjust with (+) or (-) to
get the desired temperature.
Press Timer and then adjust with (+) or (=) fo
get the desired cooking fime.
Your dehydrator is now in operation. Check the temperature as the
status of the food periodically. foc ‘11 nears the end of
Press On/Off. When the timer has reached ". n
“End’, the dehydrator will beep several times e
and shut off. Unplug the power cord.
then enjoy!
FOOD TEMPERATURE
Jerky* 158°F or 70°C
Fruits 149°F or 65°C
Vegetables 140°F or 60°C
Granola 122°F or 50°C
Yogurt TI3F or 45°C
Herbs 104°F or 40°C
Potpourri 95°F or 35°C

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REHYDRATING
Dehydrated
food
can
be
rehydrated
by
soaking
in
Helpful
Hints
water or by pouring hot water over it. Do not add
seasonings, especially salt or sugar during this
process because they may change the flavor of the
food. Usually one cup of water is appropriate for one
cup of dehydrated food. For stewed fruits, add 2 cups
of water and simmer until tender. Rehydrated foods
can be cooked normally.
Dehydrated fruits and vegetables can be soaked in
cold waterfor 2 to 6 hours in the refrigerator (room
femperature may create an environment for harmful
bacteria to grow). They can be soaked in hot water
orimmersed in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes or
until desired consistency. Remember to always use
enough water to rehydrate the food.
Consume the food as soon as possible once the
containeris opened. Always keep the remaining
portion in the refrigerator to avoid contamination.
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USEFUL TIPS
Apples:
Wash and peel (if desired), core and slice into % inch
slices orrounds. You may wish to soak the fruits in
lemon juice for 2-3 minutes prior to dehydrating. This
will keep them from darkening. Dry approximately 7-15
hours. Apples should be slightly crisp. If you wish fo
rehydrate, soak in hot water for 10 to 15 minutes.
Apricots:
Wash, halve and remove the pits. Pretreatment is not
necessary. Dry approximately 10-18 Hours. Apricots
should be pliable with no pockets of moisture. To
rehydrate, soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
Bananas:
Avoid using overripe bananas. Peel and slice. You
may wish fo pretreat by soaking in lemon juice
for 1-2 minutes fo prevent darkening. Dehydrate
approximately 6-10 hours or until crisp. If you would like
fo rehydrate, soak in hot water for about 10 minutes.
Berries:
Remove stems, wash and shake dry. Prefreatment
is not necessary. Drying time is approximately 10-15
hours. Rehydrate by soaking in hot water for about 15
minutes. Drain well before using.

UseruL TiPs (CONT.)
Food Labeling
Labeling each container helps to remind you of
the contents, date of drying and original weight.
Keeping records of all of this information will
be of great help towards improving your drying
techniques and obtaining better results.
Storage
Proper storage is essential fo maintaining the
quality of foods. Wait until the food is cool before
storing (nofe: fruit leather must be stored in plastic
bags while still warm). Foods can be kept longer if
stored in cool, dry and dark places. Ideally, storage
temperatures should be below 60°F or 16°C
(the lower the better).
Storage Containers
Place dried food in plastic freezer bags before
storing it in metal or glass containers. Avoid
those containers that “breathe” or have weak
seals. Fill the container with as much as possible.
Remember, air can destroy food. Squeeze air out
if using plastic bags or boiling pouches.
Moisture Check
Check the moisture of your dehydrated food on
aregular basis. If you notice moisture inside,
dehydrate it for a longer time.
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RECIPES
Cinnamon Apple Chips
3-4 apples
V2 thsp lemon juice
- cinnamon
Slice apples 1/8-1/4 inch thick and place in a bowl
of water with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
Arrange evenly on each tray, sprinkle with
cinnamon and dry at 149°F/65°C for 7-8 hours
until apples are completely dry fo the touch.

RecIPEs (CONT.)
Mango Chili Fruit Leather
320z mango chunks
- chili powder
Line 4 trays with parchment paper. Add
mungo to a blender or food processor and
blend until smooth.
Spread 1/4 of the puree onto each tray and
spread into a thin layer roughly 1/4 inch thick.
Sprinkle evenly with chili powder.
Dry at 140°F/60°C for 6-8 hours until leather is
no longer sticky to the touch. Cut info strips or
pieces and enjoy.
Berry & Green Fruit Leather
1cup fresh strawberries
1cup fresh blueberries
Ya cup applesauce
Vs cup kale, finely minced
Wash strawberries and blueberries. Remove
the stem from the strawberries.
Place strawberries and berries in a blender or
food processor to make a puree.
Add applesauce o mixture and blend for 5
seconds. Add Kale to the mixture and stirin
with a spatula.
Pour mixture onto tray lined with wax paper.
Layer should be about a %-inch thick. Dry at
131°F/55°C for 8 hours or until leathery. Let
leather cool and remove with spatula.
Cut into strips and enjoy!
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Aroma Housewares Company warranfs ifs products
against defects in material and workmanship for fwo
years from provable date of purchase in United States
Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company
will repair or replace, at its discretion, defective parts at no
charge, provided the product is refurned, freight prepaid
with proof of purchase. Before returning an ifem, please
call the number below for a refurn authorization number.
Allow 2-4 weeks for refurn shipping
This warranty does not apply if the warranty period
expired; the products has been modified by a ny
unauthorized service center or personnel; the defect
was subject to abuse, improper use not conforming to
product manual instructions, or environment conditions
more severe than those specified in the manual and
specification, neglect of the owner or improper installation;
the defect was subject to Force Majeure such as flood,
lightning, earthquake, other natural calamities, war,
vandalism, theft, brownouts or sags (damage due fo low
voltage disturbances).
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which may
vary from state to state, and does not cover areas outside
the United States.
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