Davis & Waddell DES0290 User manual

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essentials
5 Layer Electric Food Dehydrator
DES0290
www.davisandwaddell.com.au
Thank you for choosing the Davis
& Waddell 5 Layer Electric Food
Dehydrator. To ensure proper operation
and to maintain the lifespan of
your appliance, please read these
instructions carefully before use.
Features and parts
• 5 layer drying trays
• 1 solid drying tray
• LED display with countdown timer
• Set button for time and temperature
• Adjustable temperature in 5°C
increments between 35 and 70°C
• Adjustable drying time in 30 minute
increments between 1 and 72 hours
• and buttons for adjusting time
and temperature
• Non-slip rubber feet
Safety First
This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure
they do not play with the appliance.
• Read all the instructions before
operating appliance and retain for
future use.
• This appliance is intended for indoor
household use only.
• The supply cord should be regularly
examined for signs of damage, and if
the cord is damaged, the appliance
must not be used.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
• Pull out from power outlet by
grasping the plug - do not pull the
cord.
• Do not use an extension cord. Do not
immerse appliance, plug or cord in
water or any other liquid.
• Do not allow cord to touch hot
surfaces.
• This appliance is not to be operated
by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
• Unplug appliance when not in use or
when being cleaned.
• Allow to cool before cleaning and
storing.
• The appliance should always be used
on a hard and stable surface, such as
a table or benchtop.
• The appliance is a long-time running
unit, place where children cannot
reach.
Power buttonNon-slip
rubber feet
Set button for time
and temperature
and buttons for adjusting
time and temperature
Lid with handle 5 layer drying traysLED display,
countdown timer

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• This is a vented heating product.
During operation the bottom of the
unit might become hot and should
be cleared of any object that might
congest the air inlet.
• Do not use appliance for anything
other than its intended use.
• Do not use a damaged appliance.
• Warning: Avoid spillage on the
connector.
• Caution: To prevent damage to the
appliance do not use alkaline cleaning
agents when cleaning, use a soft cloth
and a mild detergent.
• Maximum drying time is 72 hours, if
you wish to run for longer, turn o
unit and allow to cool for a minimum
of one hour before restarting.
• Store these instructions for future
reference.
Dehydrating food is a popular and
natural way to preserve current season
fruits/vegetables, as well as some
meats. Constant circulation of precisely
heated air around the 5 layered trays
allows food to dry. This method of
dehydrating intensifies flavours. Food
can be dehydrated without additives,
leaving a concentration of natural fibre
(in fruit and vegetables), antioxidants
and vitamins.
Dehydration allows you to enjoy fruit,
vegetables and meats all year round. We
recommend dehydrating foods that are
in season and at their nutritional peak.
Dehydrated foods also tend to have
a long storage life, kept in an airtight
container some dehydrated foods can
be kept for 3-5 months in a cool, dry
place. As shelf life varies between types
of food, please research how long a
particular dehydrated food can be
safely stored.
Packaging and Recycling
The materials used for this product’s
packaging can be reused, recycled and
disposed of through specific waste
streams.
• REUSE: Keep packaging to safely
store or transport your appliance,
preventing damage.
• RECYCLE: Look for recycling symbols
on packaging components to identify
if they are recyclable. Check with
your local authority to find out what
materials are accepted for recycling in
your area.
• DISPOSE: Look for symbols on
packaging components and dispose
of materials accordingly.
Operating Your Food Dehydrator
Before First Use
Ensure that the trays are washed in
warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly
and dry.
Dehydrating
Place pre-treated food on each tray,
ensuring that no food is overlapping.
If dehydrating several types of food at
once, place each type of food on its
own tray.
For wet mixtures use the solid tray and
place on top of the drying tray
Apply lid. Connect power cord to
socket, the LED screen will appear on.
Press the power button to start setup.
Press set button to adjust the time and
temperature. Time adjusts in 30 minute
increments and temperature in 5°C
increments using the and buttons.
Dry selected foods based on taste or a
recipe. Once drying time is complete for
a particular food you can easily remove
that selected tray, so you won’t disturb
other foods’ drying time.

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Once drying time has completed, the
unit will automatically turn itself o.
Alternately, you can press the power
button to turn o before removing plug
from socket.
We do not recommend mixing sweet
and savoury foods, as circulating air
may transfer flavours.
Reposition the trays regularly for
consistent dehydrating.
Temperature Settings
Food Temperature (°C)
Herbs, flowers 35
Soft vegetables 45-50
Hard vegetables 50-55
Citrus peel 55
Fruit 55-60
Fish 60-65
Meat, fruit rolls 65-70
Fruits
Wash all fruit thoroughly and remove
any blemishes. To pre-treat - mix ¼ cup
of fruit juice and two cups of water in a
bowl and let fruit soak for two minutes
(apple or lemon juice is recommended).
Set temperature to 55°C for citrus fruits
and 60°C for other types of fruit.
Fruit Preparation Approx. dehydrating
time (hours)
Apple Core, slice and peel 5-6
Apricot De-stone and halve 12-14
Banana Peel, slice to 0.5cm pieces 8-38
Cherry Deseed and halve 8-34
Cranberry Cut open or whole 6-26
Date Deseed and slice (or leave whole) 6-72
Fig Slice 8-26
Grape Leave whole 8-72
Kiwi fruit Peel and slice 6
Lemon/Lime Wash and slice to 0.5cm pieces 8-10
Nectarine Cut in half and air dry, deseed when semi-dried 8-26
Orange Peel Cut into strips 8-16
Oranges Wash and slice to 0.5cm 6-8
Peach Deseed when semi-dried, cut in half or quarter 10-34
Pear Soak in lemon juice 12-14
Pineapple Slice in 0.5cm 8-10

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Vegetables
Wash all vegetables thoroughly and
remove any blemishes. To pre-treat,
blanch vegetables by boiling for three
to five minutes and plunge in ice cold
water. Drain water and lay onto tray
with no overlapping. Another method
is to soak vegetables in lemon juice for
approximately two minutes. For soft
vegetables set temperature to 45°C,
and hard vegetables to 50°C.
Vegetable Preparation Approx. dehydrating
time (hours)
Artichoke Slice to 2cm, boil for approx. 10 minutes 6-14
Asparagus Slice to 2cm slices 6-14
Beans Cut open and steam to translucence 8-26
Beetroots Steam and cool 8-26
Brussels leaf Remove leaf from stem 8-30
Cabbage Peel open, slice to 1cm pieces 6-14
Capsicum Deseed, slice to 1cm pieces 4-14
Carrot Steam soft, stripped or sliced 6-12
Cauliflower Cut open and steam soft, approx. 3-5 minutes 6-20
Celery Slice to 1cm pieces 6-14
Corn O the cob 6-10
Cucumber Peel, slice to 1cm pieces 6-18
Eggplant Slice to 0.5cm-1cm thick pieces 6-18
Garlic Peel and slice 6-16
Mushroom Slice, or use whole 6-14
Onion Slice 8-14
Peas Steam for 3-5 minutes 8-14
Potato Slice and steam for 8-10 minutes 6-18
Pumpkin Peel, deseed and sliced 8-10
Spinach Steam 6-16
Sweet potato Peel and slice 8
Tomato Peel and cut in half or slice 8-24

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Herb & Spices
If picking seeded pods ensure they are
unopened. Most herbs and spices can be
dried while on their stem or stalk.
Pick leaves of your chosen herb when
they are undeveloped. We recommend
drying all herbs and spices at 35°C.
Herb/Spice Preparation Approx. dehydrating
time (hours)
Basil, chives,
mint, oregano,
parsley, thyme
Wash and pat dry with paper towel 2-4
Chilli No preparation needed 6-8
Garlic Peel and chop 4-6
Rosemary No preparation needed 3
Vanilla Pat dry with paper towel 2-6
Meat
Choose a lean meat that has little
marbling. The meat must be pickled
and salted in the fridge for 8-12 hours
prior to drying, this will help tenderise.
See our beef jerky recipe on page 7
for details. Once meat is dried, always
ensure the meat is cut across the grain
to avoid a chewy texture. Store in an
air-tight container in the fridge for up to
four weeks.
Poultry
All poultry must be boiled, steamed
or roasted ensuring it is fully cooked
before starting the drying process. We
recommend cutting the poultry in thin
1cm strips or cubes, removing any fat.
Marinate or season the poultry as your
chosen recipe specifies. Place on tray,
ensuring food is not overlapping, dry for
2-8 hours at 70°C.
Fish
When drying fish, always ensure it is
fresh and not frozen. Skin and bone
your fish, cutting into 5mm stripes.
Allow to marinate for 12 hours in fridge.
Steam or roast fish prior to dehydrating.
Place on drying tray, ensuring that fish
is not overlapping. The drying process
will take 2-8 hours at 65°C. Once drying
is complete the fish should be brittle or
leathery. Store in air-tight container or
zip lock bags in a dry, dark place for up
to two months.
Bread
To created homemade croutons or
breadcrumbs, simply cube sliced bread
and lay on drying tray, ensuring they are
not overlapping. Dehydrate on 50°C for
30 minutes -2 hours. Once complete, you
have dried croutons, or blend in food
processor until fine breadcrumbs form.
Alternatively, dehydrating can be a form
of cooking bread.
Nuts
Shell the nuts if needed and clean in hot
water. Scatter onto the trays and dry
between at 40-65°C for 18-26 hours.
Always store nuts in the fridge for
freshness.

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Nuts Preparation Approx. dehydrating
time (hours)
Raw pecans,
raw almonds,
walnuts
Soak 4 cups of nuts in warm water with 2 tsp. of
salt for at least 7 hours. Drain, rinse and sprinkle
with honey or salt for flavour.
12-24
Cashews Soak 4 cups of nuts in warm water with 1 tbsp. of
salt for not more than 3 hours. Drain and rinse. 12-24
Raw peanuts Soak 4 cups of nuts in warm water with 1 tbsp. of
salt for at least 7 hours. Drain and rinse. 12-24
Raw pumpkin
seeds
Soak 2 cups of seeds in warm water with 1 tbsp.
salt for at least 7 hours. Drain and rinse, sprinkle
with honey, salt or chili and lime.
12-24
Raw sunflower
seeds
Soak 4 cups of seeds in warm water with 2 tsp. of
salt for 7 hours. Drain and rinse. 12-24
Flowers
Craft your own potpourri or dried
flowers at home by picking firm, half-
bloomed flowers while they are cool
and dry. If the flower is in full bloom,
the petals may fall o. Lay flowers
out, ensuring they do not overlap. Dry
from eight to ten hours at 35°C or until
flowers are brittle. Place the dry flowers
in an air-tight container with three to
four drops of your chosen perfumed oil.
After four weeks, shake well or add a
few more drops of fragrant oil.
Care and cleaning
Ensure dehydrator is disconnected from
socket and cool before cleaning. Wash
the trays in warm soapy water and a
soft cloth to wipe dry. If needed, clean
the lid and unit with a damp cloth. Do
not submerge unit in water.
Storage
Store in a cool, well ventilated place.

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cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to
a replacement or refund for a major
failure and compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired if the goods fail to be of
acceptable quality and the failure does
not amount to a major failure.
We stand by this product. Therefore
we oer a 12 month guarantee on the
heating element. The benefits of this
guarantee are in addition to any rights
and remedies imposed by Australian
Consumer Law. Our guarantee excludes
normal wear and tear and instances
where care and use instructions have
not been followed.
What Albi will do: During this guarantee
period Albi will repair, replace or refund
any defective product. If identical
product is not available for replacement,
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cease using the product immediately.
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Recipes
Berry Fruit Roll
Ingredients
• 3 cups fresh or thawed frozen berries
• 2-3 tbsp. honey or sugar
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
Method
1. Use solid dry tray or cut a piece of
baking paper to size of drying tray.
2.Blend all ingredients together until
puréed and pour a thin layer over the
baking paper.
3.Set unit on 60°C for 7-9 hours,
checking occasionally to see if fully
dried.
4.Carefully peel away and cut into rolls.
Store in the fridge.
Note: Trial with any in-season fruit like
mango or peaches.
Chocolate Covered Oranges
Ingredients
• 5 oranges
• 100g 70% cocoa chocolate
• 1 tsp. sea salt
Method
1. Wash oranges thoroughly. Cut
oranges into 3-5mm slices. Set unit to
60°C and dry for 8-12 hours, or until
pliable and chewy.
2.Break chocolate into small uniform
pieces and melt over a low heat water
bath, stirring constantly.
3.Dip each dried orange slice in the
melted chocolate and transfer to a
baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt
while the chocolate is still liquid. Once
cooled and chocolate has hardened,
store in air-tight container at room
temperature.
Note: This recipe also works fantastically
with dried figs. Experiment with your
favourite seasonal fruits.

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Zucchini Chips
Ingredients
• 4 cups thinly sliced zucchini
• 1 tsp. salt
• 30g parmesan cheese
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
Method
1. Place all ingredients into a bowl and
toss until well coated. Place slices on
drying tray and set unit to for 6-10
hours or until crispy.
Sun-dried Tomatoes
Ingredients
• 1kg fresh tomatoes
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bulb of garlic cloves, separated and
peeled
• 10-12 fresh basil leaves
• Rosemary sprigs to taste
• 2 cups olive oil or as needed
Method
1. Clean and dry tomatoes. Slice into thin
slices, between 5-7mm.
2.Lay out tomato slices on dehydrator
trays. Do not overlap.
3.Sprinkle tomatoes with a pinch of salt,
pepper, dried basil and dried oregano.
Cover with lid, and set dehydrator to
50°C.
4.Dry for 6-8 hours or until desired
consistency is achieved. Check at 6
hours to ensure slices are not over
drying. They should be slightly pliable.
Flip slices once approximately half
way through the drying process.
5.Remove tomatoes and layer them
in a jar with garlic cloves, fresh basil
leaves, rosemary sprigs, and a bit
more salt, pepper, dried basil and
dried oregano.
6.Cover with oil and store in the
refrigerator in tightly capped jars for
up to 4 days.
Beef Jerky
Ingredients
• 1kg beef steak, cut into thin strips
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. paprika
Method
1. Place beef strips into a large bowl.
Pour all ingredients over the meat.
Mix to ensure all meat is evenly
coated. Cover and marinate in the
fridge for 8 hours, or overnight.
2.Remove the meat from bowl and
place between two pieces of cling
wrap. Pound until they are a 5mm
thickness.
3.Arrange the meat strips on the
dehydrator trays. Set unit to 70°C
degrees for 8-10 hours.
4.Store in airtight container to keep
fresh.