G21 Paradiso Big User manual

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1. Body
2. Switch
3. Time
4. Temperature setting
5. Display
6. Trays
7. Cover
1. Telo
2. Vypínač
3. Čas
4. Nastavenie teploty
5. Display
6. Plata
7. Veko
1. Tělo
2. Vypínání
3. Čas
4. Nastavení teploty
5. Displej
6. Plata
7. Víko
1. Obudowa
2. Wyłączanie
3. Czas
4. Ustawianie tempe-
ratury
5. Wyświetlacz
6. Płyty
7. Pokrywa
1. Körper
2. Schalter
3. Zeit
4. Temperatur einstellen
5. Anzeige
6. Bildschirme
7. Abdeckung
1. Test
2. Kapcsoló
3. Idő
4. A hőmérséklet beállítása
5. Kijelző
6. Szűrők
7. Fedő

Thank you for purchasing our product.
Before using this unit, please read this manual in order to avoid improper handling and use
ofthedevice.
Important safeguards
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
• Read all instructions, product labels and warnings before using the food dehydrator and save
these instructions for future reference.
• Arrange cord so that it cannot be caught or tripped over. Do not allow cord to hang over edge
of table or counter.
• Keep cord away from hot surfaces.
• Always allow adequate space around the dehydrator for proper ventilation.
• This appliance should not be used by or near children. Keep out of reach of children.
• The use of accessory attachments other than those supplied or recommended by the manu-
facturer may cause hazards and can void your warranty.
• Any attachments may cause damage to the appliance and injury to the user.
• Only operate the appliance on a heat resistant surface.
• Keep flammable objects away from the appliance at all times, this could cause a fire.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance malfunctions, or if
it has been damaged in any manner, return the appliance to an authorized service facility for repair
or replacement.
• Always unplug the appliance before cleaning and removing parts. Ensure that the appliance is
allowed a cooling period before attempting to clean, remove or repair parts and store the appliance.
• This appliance is for indoor, household use only. Do not use appliance outdoors or for other than
household use as described in this manual.
• Do not place the appliance near electric or gas burners.
• Before unplugging the appliance ensure that the control is switched to the “off” position.
• We do not recommend using the appliance with an extension cable.
• To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the cord the plug or the base of the de-
hydrator in water or other liquid. Do not wash in sink or dishwasher.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with limited physical, sen-
sual or mental capabilities, or with lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instructions regarding use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
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Device operation
Before first time use:
• Wash all parts of the product with a damp cloth.
• Ensure that the appliance is dry before attempting to dehydrate food.
• Make sure that all parts are fitted correctly and are in working order.
Food preparation
Unlike tinned fruit there is no extra sugar added during the dehydrating process (unless the user
adds sugar as an optional extra this can sometimes produce a bitter taste) it is important to follow
these instructions to produce the best quality food:
• Always ensure that the food is in date and good quality.
• It is best to use tree-ripened fruits as they contain the highest natural sugar content.
• Do not use over-ripe or rotting fruits and vegetables, if the food has bruised or discolored parts
please remove these sections before dehydration.
• Always thoroughly wash the products to ensure they are rid of dirt, bacteria and other harmful
substances.
• Fruit and vegetable peel often contain much of the food’s nutritional value. Therefore it is better
not to peel if the dried food is to be eaten as snack or used in cookies. Generally, if you normally
peel the food for a specific recipe, then peel the food before it is to be dehydrated.
• It may be necessary to steam/blanch vegetables before drying them.
Setting up your food dehydrator
Before operating your Dehydrator for the first time please be sure to completely read through and
understand the instructions in this booklet. Wash and dry the trays and any other parts which will
contact the food.

Stacking the trays
Before loading the trays with food it is a good idea to make sure that they are all aligned right-side
up by stacking them up in one place near the preparation area. The narrow side of the tray always
is the top. Trays have alignment arrows cast into the handle. The arrows (as seen below) should all
be visible on the top of the tray handles. Improperly stacked trays will negatively affect the drying
process.
Once the trays are all right-side up you can stack them in two different ways. Depending on their
orientation to each other, they can be set for thick or thin foods. To change the stacking height
simply rotate a tray 180 degrees to change whether it is tall or short stacked. Refer to the two
photos below to identify the difference between these two heights.
Any combination of stacking can be used to accommodate the foods being dried. An example
would be some short tray stacking for banana chips and some tall stacking for large strawberry
halves. When properly stacked, trays will be locked into each other whether tall stacked or short
stacked and in any combination thereof.
Set trays in place so that all the arrows on
the tray handles are visible on the top of
the handles.
Trays Stacked for Thin Foods.
To change the stacking height simply rota-
te a tray 180 degrees to change whether it
is tall or short stacked.
Trays Stacked for Thick Foods.

Trays Stacked for Thick Foods.
How to operate your food dehydrator
1. Place the appliance on a flat and level surface. Load and insert the trays, then insert the plug
into the electrical outlet.
2. To adjust temperature, press «TEMP» button to select the desired temperature. Individual pre-
sses of the button advance the count by one while holding the button down will advance the
temperature more quickly.
3. Set the desired amount of time by pressing and holding the «TIMER» button. The number dis-
played in the digital display represents the number of hours the will operate before automatically
turning off. When pressing the button, the digital display will cycle from 1 through 48 then restart
at «1» again. Individual presses of the button advance the count by one hour. Holding the button
down will advance the time more quickly.
4. Press the «ON / OFF» button to begin the programmed cycle. The colon in the timer display will
begin to flash indicating it is running. The display shows the remaining time of operation in thefor-
mat HH MM. You will also hear the fan operating.
5. The will stop automatically when the time expires or you can stop it any time using the
«ON / OFF» button. Remove the plug from the outlet.
If you wish to add more time during the cycle or if you want to change the set temperature, press
«ON / OFF» once to stop the process, change the desired setting as described above and then
restart by pressing the «ON / OFF» switch again.
Dryness test
Fruits if dried properly should have a pliable and leathery texture with little moisture (less than
20%). It is frequent problem that people over dry fruit, this can lead to a lower quality taste and the
fruit having less nutritional value. Therefore to ensure the best possible taste is achieved ensure
the correct drying time is followed.
Vegetables should be chewy and brittle however different vegetables can vary in texture.
Storing dried foods
• It is vital to store food correctly in order to keep the quality and taste of food at premium quality.
Ensure that all dried foods are stored in a cool dark place, the cooler the food is kept the longer
the optimal quality will be maintained.
• If it is possible please store the food in a refrigerator or freezer, alternatively you can store dried
foods in a cool place in your home.
• Be aware that light causes the quality and nutritional value of the food to deteriorate.
• It is recommended to store the food in a sealed bag or darkened container.
• The naturally high sugar and acid content contained in many fruits allow them to be store for
longer period of time.
• Dried fruits and vegetables should not be stored longer than one year.
• Do not consume fruits and vegetables that show any signs of deterioration.
Reconstitution
Dehydration is the process of removing moisture from food. Reconstitution is the replacement
ofthat moisture to bring the food back to its natural state.
• Fruits and vegetables can be soaked in water for 2 - 6 hours, ensure that they are refrigerated
during this process.
• Fruits and vegetables can be soaked in boiling water for 5 - 10 minutes until they have reached
the desired consistency.
• You can also rehydrate fruits and vegetables by cutting them. Do not add seasoning or sugar
during this process. A good rule of thumb is to use 2 cups of water to the fruit to allow it to stew.

Vegetable preparation table
Product Preparation State after
drying Time (hours)
Artichokes Cut into 1/3 inch strips. Boil about
10minutes. Brittle 6 - 14
Asparagus Cut into 1-inch pieces. Tips yield
better product. Brittle 6 - 14
Beans Cut and steam blanch until translucent. Brittle 8 - 26
Beets Blanch, cool, remove tops and roots.
Slice. Brittle 8 - 26
Brussel Sprout Cut sprouts from stalk. Cut in half
lengthwise. Crispy 8 - 30
Broccoli Trim and cut. Steam tender, about
3to 5 min. Brittle 6 - 20
Cabbage Trim and cut into 1/8 inch strips.
Cut core into 1/4 inch strips. Leathery 6 - 14
Carrots Steam until tender. Shred or cut into
slices. Leathery 6 - 12
Cauliflower Steam blanch until tender. Trim and cut. Leathery 6 - 16
Celery Cut stalks into 1/4 inch slices. Brittle 6 - 14
Chives Chop. Brittle 6 - 10
Cucumber Pare and cut into 1/2 inch slices. Leathery 6 - 18
Eggplant/Squash Trim and slice 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch
thick. Brittle 6 - 18
Garlic Remove skin from clove and slice. Brittle 6 - 16
Hot Peppers Dry whole. Leathery 6 - 14
Mushrooms Slice, chop, or dry whole. Leathery 6 - 14
Onions Slice thinly or chop. Brittle 8 - 14
Peas Shell and blanch for 3 to 5 minutes . Brittle 8 - 14
Peppers Cut into 1/4 inch strips or rings. Re-
move seeds. Brittle 4 - 14
Potatoes Slice, dice or cut. Steam blanch
8to10 min. Brittle 6 - 18
Rhubarb Remove outer skin and cut into
1/8inch lengths. No moisture 6 - 38
Spinach Steam blanch until wilted, but not
soggy. Kale, etc. Brittle 6 - 16
Tomatoes Remove skin. Cut in halves or slices. Leathery 6 - 24
Zucchini Slice into 1/4 inch pieces. Brittle 6 - 18

Fruit preparation table
Product Preparation State after
drying Time (hours)
Apples Pare, core and cut slices or rings
pliable. Pliable 5 - 6
Apricots Clean, cut in halves or in slices. Pliable 12 - 38
Bananas Peel and cut into 1/8 inch slices. Crisp 8 - 38
Berries Cut strawberries into 3/8 inch slice
Other berries whole. No moisture 8 - 26
Cherries Pitting is optional, or pit when 50% dry. Leathery 8 - 34
Cranberries Chop or leave whole. Pliable 6 - 26
Dates Pit and slice. Leathery 6 - 26
Figs Slice. Leathery 6 - 26
Grapes Leave whole. Pliable 8 - 38
Nectarines Cut in half, dry with skin side down.
Pit when 50% dry. Pliable 8 - 26
Orange Rind Peel in long strips. Brittle 8 - 16
Peaches Pit when 50% dry. Halve or quarter
with cut side up. Pliable 10 - 34
Pears Peel and slice. Pliable 8 - 30
Making beef jerky
As with nearly all foods, it is important to start with a quality cut of meat. Select a lean flank
orround steak about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick. Trim off all fat and connective tissue. Fat hampers
the ability of the meat to dry, and the connective tissue will make the beef jerky hard to chew.
For easier cutting, place meat in the freezer for about 30 minutes to partially freeze. Then turn
itover and freeze for an additional 15 minutes. Cut across the grain into strips.
Marinate the strips for at least 3 hours, or even overnight.
Meat may be seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic or onion powder, or other spices.
Drain marinated strips on paper towels, and place the strips on drying trays (remember to protect
the dehydrator from dripping foods as described earlier in this manual). Dehydrate until strips are
quite dry, and stiff to bending but can be bent without breaking This will take from 6 to 16 hours.
Unlike other dried meats, Jerky should be slightly chewy but not brittle.
Jerky marinade
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• ½ cup of Worcester sauce
• ½ tsp onion powder
• garlic clove, mashed
• 2 tbsp. ketchup
• 1-1 ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper

Images used in this manual are for illustrational purposes only and may differ from
the actual product.
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible cause Possible solutions
No heat
No fan No power.
1. Be sure unit is plugged in.
2. Make sure power switch is on.
3. Check that outlet is working.
No heat
Fan - OK Broken wire in unit. Not use repairable.
Return for service.
Heat - OK
No fan Motor stalled or fan blocked
1. Turn off immediately.
2. Check for foreign objects jam-
ming fan.
Slow drying
Trays overfilled.
Fan jammed or running too slowly.
Air leaks due to warped or impr-
operly stacked trays.
1. Air must flow freely around food
for proper drying. Reduce quantity
in trays or rearrange food.
2. Check for foreign objects jam-
ming fan.
3. Fan motor running slow. Return
for service.
Uneven drying
Variation in food thickness and
ripeness.
Too much food in drying trays.
1. Check that food is similar
thickness.
2. Check that food on trays is not
blocking air flow through tray stack
make sure central chimney of tray
is not obstructed.
Overheating or
insufficient heat
Temperature control not functio-
ning at proper range.
Temperature in the lowest
tray should be approximately
60degrees with empty trays in
place. If temperature varies signi-
ficantly, adjust accordingly higher
orlower or return for service.
Noisy fan
Motor
Foreign matter in fan.
Motor bearings worn.
1. Check for foreign objects jam-
ming fan.
2. Return for service.