NUTRICHEF PKFD08 User manual

Food Dehydrator
User Manual
PKFD08
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FOOD DEHYDRATOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
To prevent damage please read this manual carefully before you use the
appliance, and keep it for future reference.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IT IS REQUIRED TO USE THE APPLIANCE ON A HEAT RESISTANT
SURFACE, OR PLACE IT ON HEAT RESISTANT MATERIAL WHILE IN USE
(CERAMIC TILES, ATHICK BOARD, ETC.,) TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE.
Do not use the appliance more than 40 hours continually. If the machine
has been running for 40 hours, turn off the appliance (the switch should be
in the position “OFF”), unplug it and let it cool down.
Improper use of the appliance may cause damage and injury.
Use the appliance only for its intended use, and always follow the
guidelines.in the manual.
Unplug the appliance when it is not in use.
Keep the power base away from water. Do not switch on the appliance if its
surfaces are wet.
Do not use appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after appliance is
dropped, or when it is otherwise damaged. Contact the service center if
this is the case.
Do not allow children to play near the appliance when in use.
Unplug the appliance before cleaning it.
Never yank the cord to disconnect it from outlet, instead hold the plug and
pull to disconnect.
This appliance is for domestic use only.
Do not cover the appliance.
Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use.
Only place the appliance on flat surfaces.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or
heated oven.
Do not allow the mains lead to hang over the edge of a table or a counter ..

USE OF THE APPLIANCE; ATTENTION!
Before first use:
Unpack the appliance.
Wash all parts of the appliance
Before use, make sure that the electric parameters of your dehydrator, as
indicated on the rating label found on the base of the appliance, are
suitable for the mains supply.
Wash the lids and parts of the appliance. Wash the parts in warm water,
adding a small quantity of detergent for washing dishes. Clean the power
base using a damp cloth, (NEVER SUBMERSE THE BASE IN ANY
LIQUID).
FUNCTIONS
Warm air of a fixed, controllable temperature circulates freely inside the
appliance between the upper and lower lids, the separately controllable,
removable sections and the power base. This causes the foods placed on the
sections of the appliance to dry evenly and without the loss vitamins. This
allows you to enjoy fruits, vegetables and mushrooms, which have been
prepared without unhealthy additives, all year round.
You can also dry flowers or medicinal plants, and prepare cereals with the help
of this appliance.
This Dehydrator has a temperature gauge –below is a rough guideline for
drying temperatures:
Herbs –35°-40°C
Greens –40°C
Vegetables –50°-55°C
Fruits - 55°-60°C
Meat/Fish - 65°-70°C
(Meat and fish should always be dried on the highest temperature for reasons
of food safety).
USE OF THE APPLIANCE
1. Prepare the food that you intend to dry by slicing thinly and evenly. Then
place the food onto the trays of the appliance. Ensure that there is
adequate spacing between each piece of food. We recommend
approximately 0.5cm.

2. Put each of the sections onto a power base.
3. Place the upper lid on the appliance. During drying the upper lid should
always be on the appliance.
4. Plug in, and turn on the appliance, the red indicator will light.
5. When you finish using the appliance, turn it off. Let the products cool down.
Put dried products into a food grade container, and put it into a freezer.
6. Unplug the appliance.
NOTE: it is recommended to place all 5 sections onto the appliance during use,
even if some of them are empty.
Examples:
1. The products are on the first upper section, the other 4 sections are empty.
Make sure that the upper lid is on the appliance.
2. The products are on the first 2 sections, the other 3 sections are empty.
Make sure that the upper lid is on the appliance.
ADITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Wash products before placing them in the appliance. Do not put wet products
into appliance, rub them dry.
ATTENTION！Do not use sections with products if they are wet.
Cut off the spoiled parts of the products. Slice the products in a way that allows
you to place it freely between the sections.
The duration of drying depends on the thickness of the pieces.
You can change the position of the sections if not all products on it dried well.
You can put the upper sections down, closer to power base, and the lower
sections in place of the upper sections. Some of the fruits may be covered by
their natural protective layer, the duration of drying may increase if this is the
case. To avoid this issue, you can boil the products for about 1-2 minutes, put
them in cold water, and dry them afterwards.
PLEASE NOTE ：THE DURATION OF DRYING AS LISTED IN THIS
INSTRUCTION IS AN APPROXIMATION.
The duration of drying depends on the temperature and humidity of the room，
the level of humidity of the products and the thickness of the pieces.

DRYING FRUITS
Wash the fruits.
Take out the pits and cut off the spoiled parts.
Slice it into pieces, which you can place freely in the different sections.
You can place the fruits in lemon or pineapple juice to keep them from
fading
If you want your fruits to smell pleasant, you can add cinnamon or coconut
DRYING VEGETABLES
Wash the vegetables.
Take out the pits and cut off the spoiled parts.
Slice it into pieces, which you can place freely in the different sections.
It is advisable to boil vegetables for about 1-5minutes, put them in cold
water and then dry them.
DRYING MEDICINAL PLANTS
It is recommended to dry leaves,.
After drying it is advisable to put medicinal plants in paper bags or glass
containers, and store them in a dark, cool place.
STORAGE OF DRYED FRUITS
Storage containers for the dried products should be clean and dry.
For better storage of dried fruits, use glass containers with metal lids store
them in a dark, dry place where the temperature is between 5-20 degrees.
During the first week after drying it is advisable to check the container for
moisture. If you find moisture, the products have not been properly dried,
please dry them again.
ATTENTION! Never place hot or even warm products into the storage
containers.
PREPARATION OF FRUIT
Preparing the fruit helps it keep its natural color, taste and flavor.
You will find some useful recommendations below, on how better to prepare
fruits for drying:
Take 1／4 glass of juice (preferably natural). Try to use juice that corresponds
with the fruit you want to prepare .For example, when preparing apples you
should use apple juice.
Mix the juice with 2 glasses of water, and keep the sliced fruits immersed in it
for 2 hours.

TABLE OF PREPARATION FOR FRUIT
Name
Preparation
Condition
after drying
Duration of
drying(hours)
Apricot
Slice and remove the
pit
Soft
13-28
Orange peel
Cut it into long strips
Fragile
8-16
Pineapple (fresh)
Peel it, and slice it into
pieces or square parts
Hard
8-36
Pineapple
(tinned)
Pour out the juice and
dry it
Soft
8-36
Banana
Peel and slice it
(3-4mm thickness)
Crispy
8-38
Grapes
No need to cut
Soft
8-26
Cherry
It is not necessary to
take out the pit(you
can take it out when
cherry is half-dried)
Pear
Peel and slice it
Soft
8-30
Fig
Slice it
Hard
8-26
Cranberry
No need to cut
Soft
8-26
peach
Cut into 2 pieces and
take out the pit when
the fruits is half-dried
Soft
8-26
Dates
Tale out the pit and
slice
Hard
8-26
Apple
Peel it, take out the
heart, slice it
Soft
8-12
PLEASE NOTE: The drying time and ways of preparing the fruit as described
in the table above are only guidelines. Your personal preference may vary.
PREPARATION OF THE VEGETABLES
1. It is recommended to boil green beans, cauliflower, broccoli,
asparagus and potatoes, to keep their natural color.
How to boil: put the prepared vegetables into a saucepan with
boiling water for about 3-5 minutes. Then pour out the water and
place the vegetables in the appliance.

2. If you want to add a hint of lemon to green beans, asparagus etc.,
just soak them in lemon juice for about 2 minutes.
PLEASE NOTE: THE RECOMMENDATIONS ABOVE ARE ONLY
GUIDE LINES, IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO FOLLOW THEM.
TABLE OF PREPARATION FOR VEGETABLES
Name
Preparation
Condition
after drying
Duration of
drying(hours)
Artichoke
Slice (3-4mm
thickness)
fragile
8-13
Egg-plant
Peel it and slice it
(6-12mm thickness)
Fragile
8-18
Broccoli
Peel it and cut it.
steam it for
about3-5min.
Fragile
8-20
Mushrooms
Slice it or dry it
whole(small
mushrooms)
Hard
8-14
Green beans
Cut, and boil until they
become transparent
Fragile
8-26
Vegetable
marrows
Slice (6mm thickness)
Fragile
8-18
Cabbage
Peel and cut into
strips(3mm thickness)
Remove the heart
Hard
8-14
Brussel sprouts
Cut the stems in half
Crispy
8-30
Cauliflower
Boil until it becomes
soft
Hard
8-16
Potato
Slice, boil for about
8-10min
Crispy
8-30
Onion
Thinly slice
Crispy
8-14
Carrot
Boil until it becomes
soft. Shred or slice.
Crispy
8-14
Cucumber
Peel and slice (12mm
thickness)
Hard
8-18
Sweet pepper
Cut it into strips slice
(6mm
thickness).Remove
the heart
crispy
8-14

Piquant pepper
No need to cut it
Hard
8-14
parsley
Section the leaves
Crispy
6-10
Tomato
Peel and slice.
Hard
8-24
Rhubarb
Peel and slice (3mm
thickness)
Loss of
humidity in a
vegetable
8-38
Beetroot
Boil it, let it cool down,
cut off the roots and
tops, then slice.
Crispy
8-26
Celery
Slice (6mm thickness)
Crispy
8-14
Spring onion
Shred.
Crispy
8-10
Asparagus
Slice in half(2.5mm
thickness)
Crispy
8-14
Garlic
Peel and slice.
Crispy
8-16
Spinach
Boil until it becomes
faded
Crispy
8-16
Champignons
Slice or dry whole
Hard and
crispy
6-10
PLEASE NOTE: The drying time and ways of preparing the vegetables as
described in the table above are only guidelines. Your personal preference
may vary.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
· Before cleaning, check if the appliance is unplugged and cooled down.
· Clean the body of the appliance with a wet sponge and allow it to dry.
· Do not use metal brushes or abrasives for cleaning the appliance, because it
may damage the surface.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Power
250 Watt
Voltage
120V
Frequency
60Hz
Dimensions (L x W x H)
9.4'' x 9.4'' x 6.7''
Weight
3.3 Lbs