Game Winner GW 6 Owner's manual
Table of Contents
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Note: Before beginning assembly of product, make sure
all parts are present. Compare parts with package content
list and hardware contents. If any part is missing or
damaged do not attempt to assemble the unit. Contact
customer service for replacement parts.
Warnings………………………………………………………………..………..………..………..…
Tools and Parts………………………………………………………………..…..……..………..….
Setting Up Your Food Dehydrator……………………………………………..……..….
How to Operate Your Food Dehydrator………………………………………………..…
Vegetables & Fruit Drying Guidelines………………………………………………..…
Troubleshooting Guide………………………………………………..………..………..…
Operate Instructions…………………………………………………………………..………..…
Warranty Information……………………………………………………………………………..…
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Warnings
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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.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven mitts when removing hot trays.
To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the cord plug or the power unit of the dehydrator in water or other
liquid. Do not wash in sink or dishwasher.
This dehydrator should not be used by or near children. Keep out of reach of children
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off the trays.
Do not operate any dehydrator with a damaged cord or plug, if the dehydrator malfunctions or if it has been damaged in any
manner, return the dehydrator to an authorized service facility for repair or replacement.
The use of accessories or attachments other than those supplied or recommended by the manufacturer may cause hazards
and will void your warranty
This dehydrator is for indoor, household use only.
Do not use appliance for other than indented use.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place dehydrator, cord, trays or any other parts on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Operate the dehydrator only in a clean dust-free area. Dust and dirt can be drawn into the dehydrator and can contaminate
the food being dried.
Do not place the dehydrator on a towel or on carpet. This will reduce or cut off the dehydrator’s airflow and could result in
damage to the appliance.
Never cover or obstruct the ventilation holes at bottom of power unit and top lid.
This dehydrator must be connected to a 120V AC electricity supply only.
Always leave at least 12 inches of space around the dehydrator on all sides for proper ventilation.
Do not operate near combustible or pressurized spray cans.
To clean the power unit, unplug from wall outlet and wipe with damp cloth or sponge and mild soap. Do not immerse power
unit or cord in water. Top lid and trays may be submerged in warm water and washed with mild soap or do not place power unit,
lid or trays in a dishwasher.
Before each time you operate your food dehydrator make sure to wash and dry the trays and any other parts which will
contact food.
The first time you turn on your food dehydrator you may notice an odor. This is normal. To avoid odor from being transferred
to the food, place one tray covered with lid on the base of the unit, and following instructions, allow the unit to run for 20
minutes without food in place until the odor is gone at 155°F. This is only necessary the first time you use the dehydrator.
Do not operate this dehydrator on flammable material such as a wood surface tablecloth, cooktop or cutting board. It is
imperative that an additional heat-resistant cooking surface such as tile, Formica or any surface protected with a heat resistant
finish at least the size of the unit or larger be placed underneath this unit. This will serve to protect the surface beneath from
heat that can be generated by the dehydrator.
This dehydrator has a polarized plug. One prong is wider than the other. As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contract a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord.
Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the
marked electrical rating should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the dehydrator. The cord should be arranged so
that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tipped over unintentionally.
Never place the food on the power unit at any time
Make sure the drying trays are securely nestled on top of each other and on the unit’s base.
Never cover or place food on the center hole in the trays or the vents on the top lid.
Prevent liquid from dripping on power unit by thoroughly drying food and food trays before operation. Failure to do so will
cause electrical shock and fire hazard.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Parts List
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A Power Unit 1
B Power Plug 1
C Food Tray 6
D Tray Lid 1
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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 arrows (as seen one
page 6) 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.
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.
How to Operate Your Food Dehydrator
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Your food dehydrator is simple to use and is designed to make the dehydration process simple and
accurate if the instructions are followed. Be sure that you have read the safety tips at the
beginning of this manual before proceeding.
The first time you turn on your food dehydrator you may notice an odor, this is normal. To avoid
odor from being transferred to the food, place one tray covered with lid on the power unit, and
following instructions, allow the unit to run for 20 minutes without food in place until the odor is
gone at 158ºF. This is only necessary the first time you use the dehydrator.
Before you begin preparing your food, wash and dry the trays. You should never immerse the
POWER UNIT in water. Place dehydrator power unit where you intend to use it for the dehydration
process and ensure the electrical cord reaches an outlet in a safe manner.
Button B: Temp Button C: ON/OFF
Button A: Time
The dehydrator gives the user full control over the temperature in a range of 104ºF to 158ºF as
well as how long the unit will run using its integral digital timer. Use lower temperatures and
shorter times for thinner or smaller pieces of food or for smaller loads of food (such as when
drying only a few trays). Use higher temperatures and longer times for thicker foods and larger
loads. The temperature control can also be used to turn down the temperature as the food is
near the end of its drying cycle, making it easier to control the final moisture level in the food.
Vegetables Drying Guidelines
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Vegetables will vary in their drying times. Blanching decreases drying times, but not
all vegetables are blanched. The average drying times below are general and depend
on different variables. For more accurate times, keep records of your own specific
experience and record them.
1. Spread vegetables in single layers unless otherwise noted.
2. Usual drying temperature is 130ºF to 145ºF (55ºC to 63ºC)
VEGETABLE PREPARATION DRYNESS
TEST TIME
Artichoke Cut into 3/3”strips.Boil about 10 minutes Brittle 6-14hrs
Asparagus Cut into 1 “pieces. Tips yield better product Brittle 6-14hrs
Beans Cut and steam blanch until translucent. Brittle 8-26hrs
Beets blanch, cool, remove tops, skin and roots. Slice. Brittle 8-26hrs
Brussel sprout Cut sprouts from stalks, cut in half lengthwise Crispy 8-15hrs
Broccoli Trim and cut. Steam tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Brittle 5-15hrs
Cabbage Trim and cut into 1/8”strips, Cut core into 1/4”strips. Leathery 4-12hrs
Carrots Steam until tender. Shred or cut into slices. Leathery 6-12hrs
Cauliflower Steam blanch until tender. Trim and cut Leathery 5-15hrs
Celery Cut stalks into 1/4”slices. Brittle 4-12hrs
Chives Chop Brittle 6-10hrs
Cucumber Pare and cut into 1/2”slices Leathery 4-14hrs
Eggplant/Squash Trim and slice 1/4”to 1/2”thick Brittle 4-14hrs
Garlic Remove skin from clove and slice Leathery 4-10hrs
Hot peppers Dry whole. Leathery 3-10hrs
Mushrooms Slice, chop or dry whole Leathery 2-10hrs
Onions Slice thinly or chop Brittle 8-14hrs
Peas Shell and blanch for 3 to 5 minutes Brittle 8-14hrs
Peppers Cut in ¼” strips or rings. Remove seeds Brittle 4-14hrs
Potatoes Slice, dice or cut, Steam blanch 8 to 10 mins Brittle 6-18hrs
Rhubarb Remove outer skin and cut into 1/8”lengths. No moisture 6-38hrs
Spinach Stream blanch until wilted, but not soggy. Kale, etc Brittle 6-16hrs
Tomatoes Remove skin, Cut in halves, or slices. Leathery 8 -24hrs
Zucchini Slice into 1/4”inch pieces Brittle 6 -18hrs
Fruit Drying Guidelines
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FRUIT PREPARATION DRYNESS
TEST TIME
Apples Pare, core and cut in slices or rings. Pliable 5-6hrs.
Artichokes Cut into 1/8” inch strips Brittle 5-13hrs.
Apricots Clean, cut in halves or in slices Pliable 12-38hrs
Bananas Peel and cut into 1/8”slices crisp 8-38hrs
Berries Cut strawberries into 3/8”slices. other berries whole. No moisture 8-26hrs
Cherries Pitting is optional, or pit when 50% dry. Leathery 8-34hrs
Cranberries Chop or leave whole. Pliable 6-26hrs
Dates Pit and slice Leathery 6-26hrs
Figs Slice Leathery 6-26hrs
Grapes Leave whole Pliable 8-38hrs
Nectarines Cut in half, dry with skin side down, pit when 50% dry Pliable 8-26hrs
Orange
Rind
Peel in long strips. brittle 8-16hrs
Peaches
Pit when 50% dehydrated. Halve or quarter with cup
size up. Pliable 10-34hrs
Pears Peel and slice Pliable 8-30hrs
Expect a variance in the time needed to dry different fruits. Drying times are affected
by the size of the load, fruit thickness, the moisture content of the food itself, as well
as other variables. The guidelines below are general. For the most accurate drying
times, keep records of your own specific experiences.
1. Spread fruits in single layers unless otherwise noted.
2. Usual drying temperature is 135ºF (57ºC)
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Fresh or frozen lean meat makes the best jerky. The lower the fat content of the meat,
the better jerky it will make. Lamb and cured pork (ham) expire sooner because of
their high fat content. Pork must be well-cooked before using it for jerky - use only
precooked and processed ham. Four pounds of lean, boneless meat makes about 1
pound of jerky. Follow these steps:
1. Spread seasoned meat in single layers.
2. Usual drying temperature is 145ºF to 155ºF (63ºC to 68ºC)
Meat Jerky Preparation Table (Set temperature from 145ºF to 155ºF / 63ºC
to 68ºC )
MEAT PREPARATION DRYNESS
TEST TIME
Beef Jerky Lean flank or round steak slices about 1 to 1-1/2”
inches thick
Slightly chewy
but not brittle
6-15
hours
Dehydrator Troubleshooting Guide
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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 user repairable
Return for service
Heat-OK
No Fan
Motor stalled or fan
blocked
Turn off immediately.
Check for foreign objects (pieces of dried food)
jamming fan. Turn base assembly upside down
and shake vigorously. Turn unit on side and
shake particles out. If fan still doesn’t operate,
return unit for service.
If liquid has been spilled into the air vents or the
fan housing, unplug immediately and return the
unit for service.
Slow drying Trays overfilled
Fan jammed or running too
slowly
Air leaks due to warped or
improperly stacked trays
Air must flow freely around for proper drying.
Reduce quantity in trays or rearrange food.
Check for foreign objects jamming fan (see
<Heat-OK, No Fan> above).
Fan motor running slow. Return for service.
Replace warped trays. NOTE: The heat during
drying cycle on most dishwashers may warp the
drying trays.
Re-stack trays properly.
Uneven drying Variation in food thickness
and ripeness
Trays not rotated
Too much food in drying
trays
Check that food is similar thickness.
Rotate trays once or twice during dehydration
process.
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
functioning at proper range
Temperature in the lowest tray should be
approximately 140ºF(60ºC) with empty trays in
place. If temperature varies significantly, adjust
accordingly higher or lower or return for service.
Noisy Fan /
Motor
Foreign matter in fan
Motor bearing worn
Check for foreign objects jamming fan (see
<Heat-OK, No Fan> above).
Return for service.
General Operating Tips
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•Before operating your food dehydrator for the first time please be sure to completely read and
understand these instructions. Wash and dry the trays and any other parts which will contact
the food.
•The first time you turn on your food dehydrator you may notice an odors. This is normal. To
avoid odors from being transferred to the food, place once tray covered with lid on the base of
the unit, and following instructions, allow the unit to run without food in place until the odors
is gone. This is only necessary the first time you use the dehydrator and takes less than one
hour.
•Place the dehydrator on a flat, dry and stable(not carpeted)surface. Make sure there is at least
one inch of clearance around the dehydrator to ensure proper air flow.
•Prepare foods, according to the instructions given in this manual and fill the drying trays. Never
cover the center hole in the trays or the vents on the top lid.
• Make sure the drying trays are securely nestled on the top of each other and on the unit’s
base.
•Plug the power cord into any standard 120 volt household outlet.
•Consult the various tables at the end of this manual to get an idea as to when food is properly
dehydrated and ready to be stored.
•After each use, clean the drying trays and dehydrator lid with warm soapy water.
•Do not wash trays, lid or base in dishwasher. Stubborn particles maybe removed by socking
and / or using a plastic scrubber.
• Do not use abrasive materials or solvents to clean plastic. To clean the dehydrator’s base (the
bottom part with the motor and hearing element), unplug and wipe clean with a damp sponge
or cloth. NEVER immerse the base in water or allow liquid to flow into the area that contains
the electrical parts.
•To clean, wipe with damp cloth or sponge and mild soap.
•Do not pour liquids in the dehydrator.
•The storage area should be cool, dry, and as dark as possible.
•After the dehydrator is cleaned, dry all parts, stack drying trays on the base, and store in clean
and dry place.
Care and Maintenance
Storage
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•Wait until food is cooled off completely before storing
•Heat and light will cause food to deteriorate. Keep food in a dry, cool, and dark place
•Remove all the air you possibly can from the storage container and close tightly
•Ideal storage temperature is 60ºF or lower
•Never store food directly in a metal container
•Avoid containers that have a weak seal
•Check the contents of your dehydrated food for moisture during the weeks following
dehydration. If there is moisture inside, you should dehydrate the contents for a longer time
•For best quality, dried fruits and vegetable should not be kept for more than 1 year
•Dehydrate your produce in the summer when it is at optimum freshness and replace it annually
•Dried meats, game, poultry and fish should be stored for no more than 3 months if kept in the
refrigerator, and no more than 1 year if kept in the freezer
•Vacuum sealing can help to extend storage life by several months, if food has been properly and
thoroughly dried.
Cool dark and dry are the keys to maintaining the quality of dried food. Shelves near a window
may need to be covered to keep out light. Glass jars or plastic containers should be placed in
paper bag or in a closed cabinet. Cement walls and floors are often damp and cold. Therefore,
dried food containers should not be placed directly on the floor, or touching a basement or cellar
wall as this can cause condensation in the container. Do not store dried food near items with a
strong odor, such as varnish, paint remover or kerosene.
Dried fruits and vegetables should not be stored longer than one year. Plan to use all dried meats,
fish, poultry or jerky within a month or two. Label dried foods, and rotate on a first-dried first-to-
be-used basis. Check dried foods periodically. If the good seems more moist than when packed,
moisture is getting into the container. Moulid indicates the food was not properly dried before
being stored. Destroy moldy food.
General Food Storage Tips
Location
Length of Storage
Warranty Information
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•This product has been manufactured under the highest standards of quality and workmanship. We
warrant to the original consumer purchaser that all aspects of this product will be free of defects in
material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. A replacement for any defective
part will be supplied free of charge for installation by the consumer.
•Defects or damage caused by the use of other than genuine parts are not covered by this warranty.
This warranty shall be effective from the date of purchase as shown in the purchaser receipt.
•This warranty is valid for the original consumer purchaser only and excludes industrial, commercial
or business use of the product, product damage due to shipment or failure which results from
alteration, product abuse, or product misuse, whether performed by a contractor, service company
or consumer.
•We will not be responsible for labor charges and/or damage incurred in installation, repair or
replacement nor for incidental or consequential damage.
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