Cosori CO165-FD User manual

Model: CO165-FD
Original Food Dehydrator
User Manual
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Table of Contents Package Contents
Specifications
Package Contents
Specifications
Important Safeguards
Getting to Know Your Dehydrator
·Food Dehydrator Diagram
Display
Before First Use
Using Your Dehydrator
·Operation
·Tray Liners
·Overheat Protection
·Tips
Accessories
Care & Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Warranty Information
Customer Support
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Power Supply AC 120V, 60Hz
Rated Power 450W
Temperature
Range 95°–165°F / 35°–73°C
Product Size 13.8 x 13.8 x 11.8 in /
35 x 35 x 30 cm
1 x Original Food Dehydrator
5 x Trays
1 x Fruit Roll Sheet
1 x Mesh Screen
1 x Recipe Book
1 x User Manual

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Always follow basic safety precautions when using your dehydrator.
Read all instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
General Safety
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.
• Closely supervise children near the dehydrator.
• Unplug when not in use, and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking o
parts.
• Do not use dehydrator if it is damaged, not working, or if the cord or plug is damaged.
Contact Customer Support (page 13).
• Using third-party parts or accessories may cause injuries.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not place on a stove, near gas or electric burners, or in a heated oven.
• Be extremely cautious when moving the dehydrator if it contains hot liquids, and when
removing trays if they contain hot liquids.
• Do not clean base with metal scouring pads. Metal fragments can break o the pad and
touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.
• Do not run the dehydrator for more than 48 hours at a time. After 48 hours, unplug and
allow to cool for 2 hours before using again.
• Do not allow liquids to drip into the vents in the base of the dehydrator.
• Not for commercial use. Household use only.
• Only use the dehydrator as directed in this manual.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONT.)
Plug and Cord
• Do not let cord (or any extension cord) hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
• This dehydrator has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other), which fits into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
do not use the plug in that outlet. Do not alter the plug in any way.
• This dehydrator uses a short power-supply cord to reduce the risk of entangling or tripping.
Use extension cords with care.
• The marked electrical rating of an extension cord should be at least as high as the rating of
the dehydrator (page 3).
• Your dehydrator should only be used with 120V, 60Hz electrical systems. Do not plug into
another type of outlet. If you try to use the dehydrator with a higher voltage, the display will
show an E4 error.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
220-240V
120V, 60Hz

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Your Cosori Dehydrator features an automatic fan, which circulates warm air to evenly dry
food. Dried foods are a great treat to snack on because they keep almost all their nutritional
value and flavor. Dehydrating is the perfect way to preserve snacks, fruit, vegetables, bread,
and even flowers.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DEHYDRATOR
Food Dehydrator Diagram
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A. Cover
B. Trays
C. Base
D. Underpan
E. Control Panel
F. Power Cord
G. Mesh Screen
H. Fruit Roll Sheet

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DISPLAY
BEFORE FIRST USE
Setting Up
Controls
Sounds
1. Remove all packaging from your dehydrator and its accessories. Make sure all package
contents are included (see page 3).
2. Clean the base and trays with a moistened cloth.
NOTE: The trays can be washed in the top rack of a dishwasher only if you remove them
before the drying cycle starts. Do not wash the base, cover, mesh screen, or fruit roll sheet in
a dishwasher. Do not immerse the base in water.
3. Place the dehydrator base on a solid, level surface. Plug in. Stack the drying trays on top of
the base.
4. Run the dehydrator for 30 minutes at any temperature, without adding any food. Make
sure that the room has sucient ventilation, in case the dehydrator produces any smoke or
smells. This is normal.
5. Rinse the trays in water. Dry all parts.
NOTE: You only need to do this the first time you use the dehydrator.
• To start or stop the dehydrator, press START/STOP.
• To change the temperature, press TEMP/TIME once, then press +or -.
• To change the time, press TEMP/TIME a second time, then press +or -.
• To turn sounds on/o, wait for the display to show “--:--”, then press and hold +for 5
seconds until the dehydrator beeps 1 time.

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Operation
USING YOUR DEHYDRATOR
1. Place food on trays. The trays can hold up to 1.1 lb (0.5 kg) of food. Place food on the bottom
tray first, and use the top tray last. Be careful not to overload the trays.
2. Plug in. The dehydrator will beep, and the display will show “88:88”. The dehydrator will
switch to standby mode after 3 seconds, and the display will show “--:--”.
3. Press TEMP/TIME to choose temperature. The temperature will blink on the display, and
the +and –buttons will light up. Use +or –to change the temperature (95°F–165°F).
NOTE: Temperature changes in 1°F increments. Press and hold +or – to change the
temperature rapidly.
4. Press TEMP/TIME again to choose time. The time will blink on the display, and the +and –
buttons will light up. Use +or –to change the time (0:30–48:00).
NOTE: Time changes in 30 minute increments. Press and hold +or – to change the time
rapidly.
5. Press START/STOP to start dehydrating. The dehydrator will start heating. START/STOP will
stay lit, and the other buttons will turn o. Temperature and time will cycle on the display
every 3 seconds.
NOTE: If you press START/STOP again to stop dehydration, the timer countdown will reset
and the dehydrator will go into standby mode.
6. Optionally, you can change the time and temperature at any time by pressing TEMP/TIME.
7. When the timer finishes, the display will show “End” and heat will turn o. The dehydrator
will beep 5 times, and the fan will continue running for 5 seconds before stopping.
NOTE: The dehydrator will always remember your previous temperature and time settings.
NOTE: Use the dehydrator in a warm, dry room. Depending on humidity in the air and moisture
in the food, dehydration time may vary.

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Tray Liners
Overheat Protection
Tips
USING YOUR DEHYDRATOR (CONT.)
Your dehydrator comes with 2 tray liners: a fruit roll sheet and a mesh screen.
1. Place a tray liner on a dehydrator tray. Place food on the tray.
2. Once the food is dehydrated, lift the tray liner out of the tray, using the cutouts on the side of
the tray.
3. Remove food. Bending the screen is helpful for removing sticky foods.
• Use for making fruit rolls and strips from fresh, frozen, or canned fruit. You can also use this
liner for pouring purée onto a tray.
NOTE: Do not allow any liquid to drip into the vents in the base of the dehydrator.
• Overheating is extremely rare. If the dehydrator overheats, it will automatically shut down as
a safety feature, and will no longer turn on. Contact Customer Support (page 13).
• Fruit and vegetables dried in your food dehydrator will look dierent from those sold in
stores. This is because homemade dried foods do not use preservatives, artificial coloring, or
artificial additives.
• Check out the Recipe Book for many more tips on dehydrating foods.
• Use for foods that shrink when dried. This liner will prevent them from falling through tray
grates, while allowing air circulation.
Fruit Roll Sheet
Mesh Screen

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
ACCESSORIES
1. Unplug the dehydrator and allow it to
cool before cleaning.
2. If you used a recipe that left traces of
liquid or other residue, use paper towels
to wipe down the trays and tray liners
before cleaning.
3. Soak trays in hot, soapy water for easy
removal of food residue.
4. Use a soft brush to clean the trays and
tray liners.
NOTE: The trays can be washed in the
top rack of a dishwasher only if you
remove them before the drying cycle
starts. Do not wash the base, cover,
mesh screen, or fruit roll sheet in a
dishwasher. Do not immerse the base
in water.
5. Clean the surface of the dehydrator base
with a damp cloth.
6. Dry all parts before storing or using the
dehydrator.
7. When storing, turn the base upside
down and wrap the cord around the
center of the base. Secure the cord
under the clips. [ Figure 1.1 ]
8. Set the base back upright and stack the
trays on top of the dehydrator as normal.
Figure 1.1
NOTE: Do not clean any part of the dehydrator with abrasive chemicals, as this
will damage the surface.
You can purchase more accessories for your dehydrator from Cosori’s online store, including
fruit roll sheets, mesh screens, and trays. Go to cosori.com for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support (see page 13).

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Solution
The dehydrator will not turn
on, or the fan is not working.
Unplug the dehydrator and plug it in again.
The dehydrator may be damaged or malfunctioning.
Contact Customer Support (page 13).
“E1”, “E2”, or “E3” appears on
the display.
The dehydrator may be damaged or malfunctioning.
Contact Customer Support (page 13).
“E4” appears on the display.
The dehydrator is being used at a voltage that is too
high (such as 220–240V). Unplug and use at a voltage of
120V, 60Hz.
Foods are dried unevenly.
Food placed in the lower trays will cook faster. Rotate the
trays every few hours.
Cut foods evenly to ensure that they all finish drying at
the same time.
Follow the recipes and tips in the Recipe Book.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Product Name Original Food Dehydrator
Model CO165-FD
Default Warranty Period 1 year
For your own reference, we strongly recommend that you record your order ID and date of purchase.
Order ID
Date of Purchase
TERMS & POLICY
Arovast Corporation warrants all products to be of the highest quality in material, craftsmanship,
and service, eective from the date of purchase to the end of the warranty period.
Arovast Corporation will replace any product found to be defective due to manufacturer flaws
based on eligibility. Refunds are available within the first 30 days of purchase. Refunds are only
available to the original purchaser of the product. This warranty extends only to personal use
and does not extend to any product that has been used for commercial, rental, or any other
use for which the product is not intended. There are no warranties other than the warranties
expressly set forth with each product.
Arovast Corporation is not responsible in any way for any damages, losses, or inconveniences
caused by equipment failure or by user negligence, abuse, or use noncompliant with the
user manual or any additional safety or use warnings included in the product packaging and
manual.
This warranty does not apply to the following:
• Damage due to abuse, accident, alteration, misuse, tampering, or vandalism.
• Improper or inadequate maintenance.
• Damage in return transit.
• Unsupervised use by children under 18 years of age.
Arovast Corporation and its subsidiaries assume no liability for damage caused by the use of
the product other than for its intended use or as instructed in the user manual. Some states
do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential losses so the foregoing
disclaimer may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which may vary from state to state.

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT
We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions or concerns about your new product, please contact our
helpful Customer Support Team.
*Please have your order invoice and order ID ready before contacting Customer Support.
Arovast Corporation
1202 N. Miller St., Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806
Email: [email protected]
Toll-Free: [phone]
Support Hours
Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–5:00 pm PST/PDT
WARRANTY INFORMATION (CONT.)
ALL EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Extend Your Warranty by 1 Year
Register your product at www.cosori.com/warranty to extend your 1-year warranty by
an additional year.
Please fill out all required fields and include your order ID, place of purchase, and purchase
date, if applicable.
Defective Products & Returns
If you discover your product is defective within the specified warranty period, please contact
Customer Support via [email protected] with a copy of your invoice and order ID. DO NOT
dispose of your product before contacting us. Once our Customer Support Team has approved
your request, please return the product with a copy of the invoice and order ID.

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