Ivation IVFD60SRSS User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOOD DEHYDRATOR
IVFD60SRSS
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
Technical specification
Item No IVFD60SRSS
Normal Voltage: 120V, 60Hz,
Normal Power: 600 W
Thermostat: 95℉--167℉
Timer: 00:30~24:00

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Getting started
Remove any packing from the product.
Place the packing inside the box and either store or dispose of responsibly
Safety Instruction
The following basic precautions should always be adhered to when using the electrical
appliance
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND RETAIN FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
1. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with r
educed physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if th
ey have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than
8 years old and supervised.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
2. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
3. This food dehydrator is designed for DOMESTIC USE ONLY and is not suitable for
commercial use. Do not use it for outdoors.
4. When using the food dehydrator ensures that it is on a flat, level and sturdy surface,
ensure no risk that it may fall .Also that it can take the weight of the unit during use.
5. Failure to follow all the instructions listed may result in electric shock, fire or serious
personal injury .The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur while the
product in use
6. Do not leave the food dehydrator unattended during use.
7. Always keep the food dehydrator out of children as they are unable to recognize the
hazards associated with incorrect handling of electrical appliances.
8. 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 appliances by a
person responsible for their safety.
9. Before plugging the food dehydrator into the mains electrical supply, check that the
voltage and power supply comply with the specifications on the food dehydrator’s rating

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label.
10. Make sure that the food dehydrator is switched off and remove the plug from the mains
electrical supply when it is not in use; before it is cleaned and whilst it is being repaired.
11. Ensure that the food dehydrator and power cord is not hung over sharp edges and keep
away from hot objects and open flames; otherwise the plastic will melt and cause a fire.
12. Under no circumstances should the food dehydrator or plug be immersed in water or any
other liquid .Do not use the appliance with wet hands.
13. Check the food dehydrator and power cord regularly for damage.
14. Do not use the food dehydrator should there be damage to the plug or cord, following a
malfunction, or after it has been dropped or damaged in any way.
15. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
16. Repairs to the food dehydrator should only be performed by a qualified
electrician .Improper repairs may place the user at risk.
17. None of the product’s parts are dishwasher safe, unless explicitly specified otherwise.
18. Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug. Remove
by grasping the plug; do not pull on the cord.
19. Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked and
tested by a qualified technician or service person.
20. Never use an unauthorized attachment.
21. Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, spatulas and other utensils
away during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to the
machine.
22. Please don’t turn the draught of engine towards others or tinder.
23. Please don’t keep it beside anything heating. Please keep the plug away from pressing;
otherwise it will cause a fire or electric shock.
24. If you pass this appliance on to a third party, these operating instructions must also be
handed over.
Caution:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse or expose the product,
flexible cord or plug to rain, moisture or any liquid.
Do not use the product near baths, basins or other vessels containing water or
other liquids, or when standing in or on damp or wet surfaces. Don’t keep the
device in the watery environment;
Keep the device away the place of high temperature、ray and wetly.
Don’t operate the device with wet hands.
Please turn off the power supply in the watery environment.
In the event where the appliance is dropped into the water, turn off the power at
the power outlet and remove the plug immediately. DO NOT REACH INTO THE
WATER TO RETRIEVE IT.
It is important to note that the appliance will have to be inspected by a qualified
technician before using it again.

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ATTENTION! Do not run the appliance for more than 24hours in one single
use. After 24 hours. Unplug and let it cool down for at least 2 hours before
operating again.
Do not operate near gas spray cans.
Incorrect operation and improper handling can lead to malfunction of the
appliance and injuries to the user.
The power cord can not be squeezed by something heavy or sharp, otherwise
it will cause a fire or electric shock.
The temperature of accessible surface may be HIGH when the appliance is
operating.
Feature of Dehydrator
This unit features an automatic fan, which circulates warm air producing a nice evenly dried
device! Dried foods are a great treat to snack on because they hold almost all of their
nutritional value and flavor.
·Perfect way to preserve fruit, snacks, vegetables, bread, flowers and more.
Ten stainless steel tray, each tray can’t over 0.6kgs food
It can remove one or more trays to increase the space for thicker food
·Easy to clean up of the trays.
The drip tray can collect the residue, easy for cleaning
Close the door when drying
Before Use:
Cleaning:
Before using the first time, wipe all parts of the appliance. Clean the 6 trays ,damper door and
slag pans with a lightly moistened cloth. Use detergent as needed. Don't will host part of the
immersion in water or other liquids!
After cleaning the unit must be run in for 30 minutes without placing any food for drying during
this period. Any smoke or smells produced during this procedure are normal. Please
ensure sufficient ventilation. After the running in period, rinse the racks in water and dry all

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parts. This act is only necessary for the first time. (Don't wash the host part)
Unplug the dehydrator from the power supply and let it cool down before cleaning. Use a soft
brush to remove food sticking. Dry all parts before storing the dehydrator.
Do not clean the appliance with aggressive chemicals or abrasives in order not to damage the
surface.
Assembling the appliance:
Make sure that the dehydrator sits steadily on a solid,level surface. Stock the drying trays and
connect the plug with a wall socket. The dehydrator is now ready for use.
Usage Method
1. Put the clean food in the trays –Do not overload the trays and never overlap the food.
Close the damper door.
2. Plug dehydrator into wall outlet, the screen and button light up and there is a beep sound
at the beginning . And the ON/OFF”light up, the screen shows “0000“.
3. Press the “ON/OFF” button, The LED screen will show default time setting “10:00” and
temp setting “95℉”. Motor and fan start first, then heating element start working 5
seconds later. Set time begins to count down, the signal “:” on LED screen flashes.
4. Press the “TEMP/TIME” button and LED screen shows the time value.According to actual
needs, press “+" or "-" button to change the drying time between "0:30” and “24:00". Press
"+" or "-" button once, the time increment or decrement is 30 minute/press. If press "+" or
"-" button for long time, then it automatically increases or decreases. 3after finish setting
the drying time, system automatically gets into operating mode in current time setup.
5. Press the “TEMP/TIME” button and LED screen shows the temp value. According to
actual needs, press "+" or "-" button to change the drying temp between "95℉” and “ 167
℉". Press "+" or "-" button once, the temp increment or decrement is 5℃/press. If press
"+" or "-" button for long time, then it automatically increases or decreases. after finish
setting the drying temp system automatically confirms to work in current temp setup. LED
screen operating in time mode.
Note: Set low temperature for thin/small pieces of food or for a small load of food. Set
high temperature for drying thick/big pieces of food and large loads. The thermostat can
also be used to decrease the temperature as the food is near the end of its drying cycle

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making it easier to control the final moisture level in the food.
6. During drying process, you can change or check the drying time. Press the “TEMP/TIME”
button first, then press the "+" or "-" button. Press “TEMP/TIME” button, you can check
the setting time.
7. During drying process, press the “ON/OFF” button, all functions will be paused. Screen no
display..
8. In standby mode, you can press the “ON/OFF” button directly to get into default mode
( TIME : 10 hours TEMP: 158℉). You also can change the drying time and temp if
needed.
9. When the set time counts down to "0:00”, the heating element stops working first. The fan
will continue running for 10 seconds and the buzzer rings 20 times "beep" sound.
10. Unplug the unit from the power point.
Hints:
·This dehydrator includes 6 trays and an overheat protection. The host contains heating elements,
motor, fan and thermostat.
·The air vents on the tray allow air to be circulated.
·Using a controlled heat temperature, Air from the back flow into each tray drying moisture..
·Depending on the moisture in the food itself and the humidity in the air, drying operation time
can change. Use the dryer in a dust free, well ventilated, warm and dry room. Well air
ventilation is also important.
· Fruit and vegetables dried in your food dehydrator will be different in appearance
from those sold in health food stores and supermarkets. This is due to your food
dehydrator uses no preservatives, no artificial coloring and only natural additives.
·Records of humidity, weight of produce before and after drying times, will be helpful to
improving your drying techniques for the future.
DRYING TIPS:
Drying time for pre-treatment fruit will vary according to the following factors:
1) thickness of pieces or slices
2) number of trays with food being dried
3) volume of food being dried
4) moisture or humidity in your environment

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5) your preferences of drying for each type of dried food
It is recommended to:
Check your food every hour.
Rotate and/or re-stack your trays if you notice uneven drying.
Label food with contents dried, date and weight before drying. It will also be helpful to
note the drying time for future reference.
Pretreated food will give the best effect in drying.
Correct food storage after drying also will help to keep food in good quality and save the
nutrients.
STORAGE
Store food only after they have cooled down.
Food can be kept longer if stored in a cool, dry and dark place.
Remove all the air you possibly can from the storage container and close tightly.
Optimal storage temperature is 59℉or lower.
Never store food directly in a metal container.
Avoid containers that “breathe” or have a weak seal.
Check the contents of your dried food for moisture during the weeks following
dehydration. If there is moisture inside, you should dehydrate the contents for a longer
time to avoid spoiling.
For best quality, dried fruit, vegetables, herbs, nuts, bread should not be kept for more
than 1 year, if kept in the refrigerator or freezer.
Dried meats, poultry and fish should be stored for no more than 3 months if kept in the
refrigerator, or 1 year if kept in the freezer.
The highest temperature 167℉can dry meat directly, no need cook the meat in advance.
Maintenance/Cleaning Method
After using, unplug the dehydrator from the power supply and let it cool down before cleaning.
Use a soft brush to remove food sticking on the trays. Dry all parts with a dry cloth before
storing the dehydrator. Clean the surface of body with wet cloth.
Use paper towels to remove any excess marinade.
Do not clean the appliance with aggressive chemicals or abrasives in order not to damage the
surface.