Cooks Professional G0199 User manual

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Food Dehydrator Instruction Manual
For correct usage, please read these instructions carefully before first use and
store in a safe place for future reference.
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Call 0871 911 7003
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www.clifford-james.co.uk
Product Code G0199
Thank you for purchasing this
product, which has been made
to demanding high quality
standards and is guaranteed
for domestic use against
manufacturing faults for a
period of 12 months from date
of purchase

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INTRODUCTION
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You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of this quality Cooks
Professional product.
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from purchasing a product that has been manufactured to the highest
standards, performance and safety.
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase, so this Cooks
Professional product is backed by our full 12 month manufacturer’s
guarantee and an outstanding after sales service through our dedicated
Helpline.
Register your product for an extended 2-year warranty by visiting our
website www.cooksprofessional.co.uk/extended-warranty. The product
must be registered, along with your contact information, within 30 days of
purchase. For full terms and conditions please visit our website.
We hope you enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.

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Safety information and general warnings
•Use this appliance only in accordance with the instructions.
•Before cleaning and when not in use, unplug from the mains power supply.
•To prevent anyone from tripping over the power cable, make sure that it is not
draped over the worktop.
•Always place the appliance on a stable and flat surface and never place on or
near a warm hotplate or other source of heat.
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
•Children shall not play with the appliance.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are
older than 8 and supervised.
•Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
•Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote control system.
•The appliance should only be repaired by a qualified electrician. Never try to
repair it yourself.
•Always use the original power cable supplied with the appliance.
•Make sure that the voltage on the rating label matches the mains power supply.
•If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by your local electrical store
to avoid a hazard.
•Make sure that the appliance and the power cable do not come into contact
with sources of heat, such as a cooker top or naked flame.
•Make sure that the power cable and plug do not come into contact with water.
•Never use the appliance outdoors.
•Make sure that your hands are dry when you touch the appliance, the power
cable or the plug.
•Never use the appliance in humid rooms.
•If the appliance malfunctions and always before cleaning, switch off and
unplug it from the mains power supply.
•Make sure that the appliance has sufficient space around it and does not come
into contact with flammable materials. The appliance must not be covered.
•Do not touch the hot surface of appliance during use.

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Description of parts
1. Lid
2. Trays
3. Control panel
4. Body of dehydrator
5. Temperature selection
6. Time & temperature display
7. On/off button
8. Plus & minus time & temperature
9. Time selection
Specification
220-240 V
50/60 Hz
210-260 W
Timing 1-72 hours
Temperature 35°C - 70°C
Before first use
•Remove all components and packaging.
•Clean all removable parts with warm, soapy water and dry thoroughly with a
soft cloth.
•Do not use abrasive cleaners as they can damage parts. Do not immerse the
unit or power cable in water or run water directly onto the unit or power
cable.
Instructions for use
1. Before first use and after every use clean all trays and lid by washing in hot
water, rinse thoroughly with cold clean water and dry thoroughly. Wipe
inner base with a damp cloth using warm clean water then use a dry cloth
to complete, do not allow water to run into the openings.
2. Prepare choice of food to treat following the guidelines below.
3. Place the food onto the 5 trays in sequence one by one filling the surface
area but not overlapping. As one tray is full place on the unit making sure
they sit into place.
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4. It is possible to reverse the trays to provide a higher gap for larger food
types.
5. Place the lid in position and plug the unit into the power supply and turn on
the unit and you will hear a high-pitched sound.
6. Press the power button on the unit and you will see the default time of 8
hours appear to increase press + (plus) to a maximum of 72 hours or to
decrease press –(minus) to a minimum of 1 hour.
7. Press the temperature on the unit and you will see the default temperature
of 35 °C set the desired temperature to a maximum of 70°C for the food
types chosen using plus/minus buttons on the unit.
8. When the time has elapsed, the unit will turn off automatically.
9. Turn off the power and remove the plug.
10. Check each tray and remove any foods that have reached the desired
condition.
11. Any foods that have not dried sufficiently can be re-treated for a second
time but be aware that it won’t require the full time; it is worth periodically
checking its condition.
12. Food that has been dried to the desired level can be stored in airtight jars
or sealable plastic bags and stored in a refrigerator until required.
Note: Drying times and temperatures will depend on conditions and thickness of
foods sometimes it is advised to lay foods with excessive liquid on paper towel for
a few minutes prior to treatment. Once you are experienced with the dehydrator
make notes of temperature and times used for future reference.
Drying guidelines
Name
Preparation
Condition
after
drying
Duration of drying
Hours (depending
on temperature)
Apricot
Slice it and take out the pit
Soft
13-28
Orange peel
Cut it to long stripes
Fragile
8-16
Pine apple
fresh
Peel it and slice into pieces or
square parts
Hard
6-36
Pine apple
tinned
Pour out the juice and dry it
Soft
6-36
Banana
Peel it and slice to round pieces
3-4 mm thick
Crispy
8-38
Grapes
No need to cut it
Soft
8-38

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Cherry
It is not necessary to take out the
stone you can take it out when
cherry is half-dried
Hard
8-26
Pear
Peel it and slice
Soft
8-30
Fig
Slice it with skin on
Hard
6-26
Cranberry
No need to cut
Soft
6-26
Peach
Cut into 2 pieces and take out
the pit when the fruit is half-dried
Soft
10-34
Date-fruit
Take out the stone and slice
Hard
6-26
Apple
Peel and core slice it into round
pieces or segments
Soft
5-7
Artichoke
Cut it to stripes 3-4mm thick
Fragile
5-13
Egg-plant
Peel it and slice it into pieces
6-12mm thick
Fragile
6-18
Broccoli
Peel it and cut into pieces then
steam it for about 3-5min and
allow to drain
Fragile
6-20
Mushroom
Slice it or dry it whole using small
mushrooms
Hard
6-14
Green beans
Cut it and boil till transparent then
allow to drain
Fragile
8-26
Vegetable
marrows
Slice it into pieces 6 mm thick
Fragile
6-18
Cabbage
Peel it and cut into stripes 3mm
thick and remove the heart
Hard
6-14
Brussels sprouts
Cut into 2 pieces
Crispy
8-30

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Cauliflower
Boil till it becomes soft then allow
to drain
Hard
6-16
Potato
Slice and boil for about 8-10min
and allow to drain
Crispy
8-30
Onion
Slice it into thin round pieces
Crispy
8-14
Carrot
Boil till becomes soft. Shred it or
slice into round pieces.
Crispy
8-14
Cucumber
Peel it and slice into round pieces
12mm thick
Hard
6-18
Sweet pepper
Cut it to strips or round pieces
6mm thick and remove pith and
seeds
Crispy
4-14
Piquant pepper
No need to cut it
Hard
8-14
Parsley
Pull the leaves into sections
Crispy
2-10
Tomato
Peel and cut it into pieces or into
round pieces.
Hard
8-24
Rhubarb
Peel and slice it into pieces 3mm
thick
Soft
8-38
Beetroot
Boil and allow to cool cut off the
roots and the tops. Slice it to
round pieces.
Crispy
8-26
Celery
Slice it into pieces 6mm thick
Crispy
6-14
Spring onion
Shred
Crispy
6-10
Asparagus
Slice it into pieces 2.5mm thick
Crispy
6-14
Garlic
Peel and slice into round pieces
or whole
Crispy
6-16
Spinach
Boil till it becomes lighter and
allow to drain
Crispy
6-16
The dehydrator can also be used to dry other foods such as meat fish poultry and
game, but note that these foods require additional preparation. It is also
recommended to set the dehydrator to the highest temperature 70°C which is the
best way to dry and preserve meat fish poultry and game products for later use.
There are many guides on line around uses of dehydrating and use of foods.

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Meat and game
Preliminary preparation of the meat is necessary to ensure safety and to dry
effectively. It is recommended to pickle the meat before drying to retain its natural
taste and to make it tender.
It is necessary to add salt to a pickle; it aids removal of water. Slice meat thinly or cut
into small chunks for best results.
Standard pickle mix
1/2 glass of soybean sauce
1 glass of garlic cut to into small pieces
2 tablespoons of sugar
2 tablespoons of ketchup
1 tablespoon of salt
1/2 dessert spoon of onion powder
1/2 dessert spoon of dried pepper
Mix all ingredients thoroughly and marinade the meat overnight and remove from
the marinade and pat dry. Then cook the meat as you would normally in a
conventional oven or frying. Allow to cool then slice the meat and lay in the trays of
the unit and follow the drying instructions above.
Poultry
Before drying poultry, it is better to roast boil or fry it as you would normally, then slice
thinly or cut into small chunks for better results.
Dry at 70°C for about 2-8 hours or until all moisture is gone and store in a freezer until
required.
Fish
It is recommended to boil or fry as you would normally in a conventional oven.
Alternatively baking for about 20 minutes with a temperature 200 degrees or till the
fish become friable.
Dry at 70°C for about 2-8 hours or until all moisture is gone and store in a freezer until
required.
Care and maintenance
•Always clean the dehydrator thoroughly after each use as described above
in operation section.
•When not in use store the dehydrator carefully in a cool dry place in its
original packaging away from children.

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Plug Wiring
These safety instructions should be read carefully and kept in safe place for future
reference.
This appliance is fitted with a plug that complies with BS 1363. Only high quality 13A (square
pin) plugs that comply with this standard should be fitted.
Wires are coloured as follows:
Brown –Live
Blue –Neutral
Yellow & Green –Earth
If the appliance is fitted with a 2-core cable it is double insulated and will not have the
yellow and green earth wire.
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT WIRES ARE ATTACHED ONLY TO THEIR DESIGNATED POSITIONS IN
THE PLUG
Fuses must be replaced with the same rating as the original; please refer to the fuse rating stated
on the plug for this information. Only genuine fuses compliant with BS 1362 should be used.

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GUARANTEE
IMPORTANT
Please do not return this product without first calling the Customer Service
number below:
0871 911 7003
Thank you for purchasing this product, which has been made to demanding
high quality standards and is guaranteed for domestic use against
manufacturing faults for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. If your product fails due
to a defect in material or workmanship during this period, please return it to
the place of purchase. Normal wear and tear is not covered under the
guarantee.
Any guarantee is invalid if the product has been misused or subject to
neglect or an attempted repair other than by our own service centre.
Due to continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to change the
product specification without prior notice.
After Sales Customer Service:
Customer Service Department, BVG Group Ltd, Gladden Place, West
Gillibrands Industrial Estate, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9SX, UK
Telephone: [phone]
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Please retain for future reference.
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