Elgento E19022 User manual

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240W
FOOD DEHYDRATOR
MODEL E19022
YOUR SAFETY &
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

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TECHNICAL DATA
Description: Food Dehydrator
Model: E19022
Rated Voltage: 220-240V
Frequency: ~ 50Hz
Power consumption: 240W
DOCUMENTATION
We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in accordance with the
following directive(s):
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive.
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
1935/2004/EC Materials & Articles in Contact With Food (LFGB section 30 & 31).
2009/125/EC Eco-Design of Energy Related Products.
RKW Quality Assurance, United Kingdom
WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of original purchase. If any defect arises due
to faulty materials of workmanship, the faulty products must be returned to the place of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.
The following conditions apply:
• The product must be returned to the retailer with proof of purchase.
• The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this
instruction guide.
• It must be used only for domestic purposes.
• It does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or consumable parts.
• RKW has limited liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.
• This guarantee is only Valid in the UK and Eire Only.
An extended warranty is available for this appliance.
See back page for details.

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WIRING SAFETY FOR UK USE ONLY
IMPORTANT
As the colours in the
mains lead of this
appliance may not
correspond with the
coloured markings
identifying the terminals
in your plug, please
proceed as follows:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L]
Plug Fitting Details (Where Applicable).
The wire coloured blue is the neutral and must be
connected to the terminal marked [N] or coloured
black.
The wire coloured brown is the live wire and
must be connected to the terminal marked [L] or
coloured red.
On no account must either the brown or the blue
wire be connected to the [EARTH] terminal .
Always ensure that the cord grip is fastened
correctly.
The plug must be tted with a fuse of the same
rating already tted and conforming to BS 1362
and be ASTA approved.
If in doubt consult a qualied electrician who will
be pleased to do this for you.
Non-Rewireable Mains Plug
If your appliance is supplied with a non-rewireable
plug tted to the mains lead and should the fuse
need replacing, you must use an ASTA approved
one (conforming to BS 1362 of the same rating).
If in doubt, consult a qualied electrician who will
be pleased to do this for you.
If you need to remove the plug – disconnect it
from the mains – and then cut it o of the mains
lead and immediately dispose of it in a safe
manner. Never attempt to reuse the plug or insert
it into a socket outlet as there is a danger of an
electric shock.
WARNING:
This appliance is double insulated. Do not connect any wire to the earth terminal.

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PRODUCT SAFETY
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:
• Check that the voltage of the
main circuit corresponds with
the rating of the appliance
before operating.
• Please ensure that the
appliance is used on a stable,
level, and heat resistant
surface.
• DO NOT immerse cords, plugs
or any part of the appliance in
water or any other liquid.
• DO NOT leave the appliance
unattended while it is operating.
• Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by
or near children or pets.
• 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 should not play with
the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance
should not be made by
children.
• Switch o at the wall socket,
then remove the plug from
the socket when not in use or
before cleaning.
• If the supply cord or appliance
is damaged, stop using the
appliance immediately and seek
advice from the manufacturer
or its service agent or a similarly
qualied person.
• When using the appliance at a
temperature setting of 40-45˚C
DO NOT allow the unit to run
for more than 72 hours. After
operating uninterrupted for 72
hours, turn o the appliance,
unplug, and allow it to cool
down for 2 hours.
• When using the appliance at a
temperature setting of 40-55˚C
DO NOT allow the unit to run
for more than 48 hours. After
operating uninterrupted for 48
hours, turn o the appliance,
unplug, and allow it to cool
down for 2 hours.
• When using the appliance at a
temperature setting of 55-70˚C
DO NOT allow the unit to run
for more than 24 hours. After
operating uninterrupted for 24
hours, turn o the appliance,
unplug, and allow it to cool
down for 2 hours.

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• DO NOT let the cord hang over
the edge of a table or counter
or let it come into contact with
any hot surfaces.
• The use of accessory
attachments is not
recommended by the appliance
manufacturer, apart from those
supplied with this product.
• DO NOT pull the plug out by
the cord as this may damage
the plug and/or the cable.
• DO NOT use this product for
anything other than its intended
use.
• This appliance is for household
use only.
• DO NOT carry the appliance by
the power cord.
• DO NOT use the appliance
outdoors.
• Never use caustic or abrasive
cleaning agents.
• Always switch o the unit and
the wall socket before removing
the plug.
• WARNING! Do not place
the drying trays containing
products dripping with water on
the heat and ventilation areas of
the appliance.
• DO NOT place any objects
or ngers into the heat and
ventilation inlets of the body of
the appliance to avoid damage
and/or injury.
• DO NOT cover the appliance’s
heat and ventilation outlets to
avoid damage and or injury.
• In the unlikely event the
appliance develops a fault,
stop using it immediately and
seek advice from the Customer
Support Team.
HIGH VOLTAGE

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Instruction Manual
Food Dehydrator
5 Trays
Lid
1. Lid
2. Trays (x 5)
3. Power Cable (not shown)
4. Base
5. Temperature Dial
6. Power Button
BEFORE YOUR FIRST USE:
1. Remove the parts from the packaging.
2. Place the appliance on a at, dry surface.
3. Remove any promotional labels or stickers.
4. Wash all of the drying trays and the lid in warm, soapy water.
5. Dry all of the parts thoroughly after cleaning.
Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
1. Add your prepared produce into the
removable trays. The produce should
be placed in a way which allows air to
circulate freely between the individual
units and they should not be layered so
as to be higher than the MAX level of each
tray.
2. Place each tray on to the unit. Make sure
they are properly stacked.
3. Put the upper lid onto the appliance. The
lid should never be removed during the
drying process. Make sure there are no
gaps, from over-lled trays or haphazard
tray placement.
4. Plug the appliance into a suitable power
socket and press the power button, the
dehydrator will begin to operate. The
default temperature is 35 ˚C.
5. You can dry the food according to your
preference. To adjust the temperature
simply turn the dial to the setting you
want.
6. After you have nished drying the
produce, turn o the power, unplug the
appliance from the socket and allow the
products to cool down. Put the dried
produce into a suitable container/package
for freezing and put into your freezer.
Temperature Guides:
Yoghurt/Proving 40˚C
Mushrooms 50-55 ˚C
Vegetables 50-55 ˚C
Fruit 50-60 ˚C
Meat, Fish 65-70 ˚C
Hints And Tips:
• Wash any food/produce and then dry it
before adding it to the dehydrator.
• Make sure there is no water in any of the
trays, or the unit.
• Cut away any spoiled areas of the
produce.
• Slice the produce, if required, to ensure
an even spread.
• The duration of the drying placement
will be aected by the thickness of the
produce.
• Some fruit will have a protective skin that
will aect the drying process, increasing
the time it takes to process it. To mitigate
this, boil the fruit for 1-2 minutes,
afterwards add to cold water, and then
rub dry with a cloth.
Drying Fruit:
• Wash the fruit, and then dry by rubbing
with a cloth. Excess water will prolong the
drying process vastly.
• Remove the pit from fruit and large seeds
where possible.
• Slice the fruit to reduce the drying time.
Drying Vegetables:
• Wash the vegetables.
• Take out the pits and cut o any spoiled
parts.
• Slice the vegetables into pieces.
• Boil the vegetables for 1-5 minutes and
place in cold water then rub dry.

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Storing Dried Fruit:
• Store the dried fruit in containers that are
clean and dry.
• For better storage, place the dried fruit
in a glass container with a metal lid
and store it in a dark, dry place where
the temperature should be about 5-20
degrees. Check the container for moisture
during the rst week of drying. If there is
moisture, dry the fruit again.
• Do not put hot and/or warm food into the
containers for further storage. Wait until
the food cools down.
Note: The duration of all drying
temperatures stated in these instructions
are approximate. The duration will be
aected by the temperature and humidity
of the room, the thickness of the produce
of the amount of air able to circulate about
them.

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TROUBLESHOOTING:
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedies
No heat & No
fan
No power to unit 1. Be sure unit is plugged in.
2. Be sure power switch is on. 3. Check that
outlet is working.
No heat &
Fan OK
Broken wire in unit Not user repairable. Return for service.
Heat OK but
No fan
Motor stalled or fan blocked
(pieces of dried product)
jamming
1. Turn o immediately
2. Check for foreign objects in fan. Turn base
assembly upside down and shake vigorously.
Turn unit on side and shake particles out.
If fan still does not operate, return unit for
service.
3. If liquid has been spilled into the air vents
or the fan housing, unplug immediately and
return the unit for service.
Slow drying Trays overlled, Fan jammed
or running too slowly. Air
leaks due to warped or
improperly stacked trays
1. Air must ow freely around the food for
proper drying. Reduce quantity in trays or
rearrange food.
2. Check for foreign objects jamming fan (see
“Heat OK. No fan”)
3. Fan motor running slow: Return for service.
4. Replace warped trays. Note: the heat during
the drying cycle on most dishwashers may
warp the drying trays.
5. Re-stack trays properly.
Uneven Variation in food thickness
and ripeness. Trays not
rotated. Too much material
in drying trays
1. Verify that foods are uniform in drying
thickness.
2. Rotate trays once or twice during the
dehydration process. 3. Verify that foods on
the trays do not block air ow through the
tray stack

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CLEANING AND CARE
It is important that you follow the cleaning
instructions soon after use to prevent build-up of
food on the appliance.
• Before cleaning ensure that the motor unit
is switched o and that the wall socket is in
the o position.
• We would recommend hand washing of the
attachments.
• The motor unit can be wiped down with a
soft damp cloth and a little detergent for
greasy or stubborn stains.
• Ensure that the attachments are dried
before storing.
Storage
• When the appliance is not in use,
disconnect from the mains supply and store
in a safe, dry place, out of reach of children.
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
Appliances bearing the symbol shown here
may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish.
You are required to dispose of old electrical
and electronic appliances like this separately.
Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or
www.recyclenow.co.uk
for access to information about the recycling
of electrical items.
Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to
information about the recycling of electrical
items purchased in Ireland.
The WEEE directive, introduced in August
2006, states that all electrical items must be
recycled, rather than taken to landll.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your
local Civic Amenity site for recycling, once it
has reached the end of its life.
WARNING:
DO NOT IMMERSE ANY ELECTRICAL PART
OF THE APPLIANCE IN WATER SUCH AS
MOTOR UNITS OR PLUGS.
PLEASE SEE CLEANING SECTION FOR
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

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NOTES

We hope you enjoy your appliance for many years.
As a thank you for purchasing one of our fantastic products,
we are oering you an extra years peace of mind.
To receive your extra years guarantee, register your appliance online by visiting
www.elgento.co
Should you have a problem
with your appliance or need any spare parts please call our
Customer Support Team on:
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