NUTRICHEF NCFD10S User manual

NCFD10S
10 Stainless Steel Trays with Digital Timer
and Temperature Control, 900 Watts
PremiumFoodDehydratorMachine

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Table of Contents
Safety Instruction
Getting to Know Your Dehydrator
Display
Before First Use
Using Your Dehydrator
Maintenance / Cleaning Method
Specications
SAFETY INSTUCTION
Always follow basic safety precautions when using your dehydrator.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
GENERAL SAFETY
1. 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 shall
not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children unless they are older than 8 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:
· sta kitchen areas in shops, oces 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.
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4. When using the food dehydrator ensures that it is on a at, 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, re 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 specications on the food
dehydrator’s rating label.
10. Make sure that the food dehydrator is switched o 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 ames; otherwise the plastic will melt
and cause a re.
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 qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
16. Repairs to the food dehydrator should only be performed by a qualied
electrician. Improper repairs may place the user at risk.
17. None of the product’s parts are dishwasher safe, unless explicitly specied
otherwise.
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18. Always turn the power o 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 qualied 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 re 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,
exible 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 wet surface.
· Don’t operate the device with wet hands.
· Please turn o the power supply in the watery environment.
· In the event where the appliance is dropped into the water, turn o 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 qualied
technician before using it again.
· ATTENTION! Do not run the appliance for more than 24 hours 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.
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· 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 re or electric shock.
· The temperature of accessible surface may be HIGH when the appliance is
operating.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DEHYDRATOR
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 avor.
· Perfect way to preserve fruit, snacks, vegetables, bread, owers and more.
· With six trays, size of each tray is 330 x 305mm, each tray can’t load more than
0.3kgs of food
· If you want to dry thicker food, you can take out one tray to make the height
higher between two trays.
· The trays are easy to be cleaned.
· Close the door can dry the food more ecient
Food Dehydrator Diagram
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DISPLAY
Controls
· Press START/STOP to start or stop the dehydrator.
· Press TEMP/TIME once and use the +and –buttons to change the temperature.
· Press TEMP/TIME a second time and use the +and –buttons to change the
time.
BEFORE FIRST USE
CLEANING
1. Before using the rst 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!
2. After cleaning the unit must be run for 30 minutes without placing any food for
drying during this period. Any smoke or smells produced during this procedure
are normal. Please ensure sucient ventilation. After the running in period, rinse
the racks in water and dry all parts. This act is only necessary for the rst time.
(Don't wash the host part)
3. 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.
4. Do not clean the appliance with aggressive chemicals or abrasives in order not
to damage the surface.
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ASSEMBLING THE APPLIANCE
1. 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.
USING YOUR DEHYDRATOR
OPERATION
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 when it starts up. And the START/STOP light up,
the screen shows 0000.
3. Press the START/STOP button. The LED screen will show default time setting
10:00 and temp setting 158°F. Motor and fan starts rst, then heating element
starts working 5 seconds later. Set time begins to count down, the signal:on
LED screen ashes.
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 30min-
24h. 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, 3 seconds after nish 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°F
and 167°F. Press +or -button once, the temp increment or decrement is 9°F/
press. If press +or -button for a long time, then it automatically increases or
decreases, after nish setting the drying temp system automatically conrms 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 making it easier to control the nal moisture level in the
food.
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6.During drying process, you can change or check the drying time.
Press the TEMP/ TIME button rst, then press the +or -button. Press TEMP/
TIME button, you can check the setting time.
7.During drying process, press the START/STOP button, all functions will be
paused. Screen no display.
8.In standby mode, you can press the START/STOP button directly to get into
default mode (TIME:10 hours TEMP: 70°C/158°F). You also can change the
drying time and temp if needed.
9. When the set time counts down to 0000, the heating element stops working
rst. The fan will continue running for 10 seconds and the buzzer rings 20 times
"beep" sound (1 time/second).
10. Unplug the unit from the power point.
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 making it easier to control the nal moisture level in
the food.
 Make sure that the fan base is always in place when operating the dryer. If you
do not have time to dry all the food in one day, you can dry them the next day.
In this case, you should store the food in a container/polyethylene bag and put it
in the freezer.
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 ow into each tray
drying moisture.
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· 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 dierent in appearance
from those sold in health food stores and supermarkets. This is due to your food
dehydrator uses no preservatives, no articial 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
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 eect in drying.
· Correct food storage after drying also will help to keep food in good quality and
save the nutrients.
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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 15°C/59°F 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 sh should be stored for no more than 3 months if
kept in the refrigerator, or 1 year if kept in the freezer.
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.
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