Silvercrest 360256 2010 User manual

FOOD DEHYDRATOR / DÖRRAUTOMAT /
DÉSHYDRATEUR ALIMENTAIRE SDAG 250 A1
IAN 360256_2010
DÉSHYDRATEUR ALIMENTAIRE
Mode d’emploi
FOOD DEHYDRATOR
Operating instructions
DROOGAUTOMAAT
Gebruiksaanwijzing
SUŠIČKA POTRAVIN
Návod k obsluze
TØRREMASKINE
Betjeningsvejledning
SUŠIČKA OVOCIA
Návod na obsluhu
DÖRRAUTOMAT
Bedienungsanleitung
SUSZARKA SPOŻYWCZA
Instrukcja obsługi
DESHIDRATADOR DE ALIMENTOS
Instrucciones de uso

GB / IE Operating instructions Page 1
DE / AT / CH Bedienungsanleitung Seite 15
FR / BE Mode d’emploi Page 29
NL / BE Gebruiksaanwijzing Pagina 47
CZ Návod k obsluze Strana 61
PL Instrukcja obsługi Strona 75
SK Návod na obsluhu Strana 89
ES Instrucciones de uso Página 103
DK Betjeningsvejledning Side 119
Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of the
device.
Klappen Sie vor dem Lesen die Seite mit den Abbildungen aus und machen Sie sich anschließend mit
allen Funktionen des Gerätes vertraut.
Avant de lire le mode d‘emploi, ouvrez la page contenant les illustrations et familiarisez-vous ensuite avec
toutes les fonctions de l‘appareil.
Vouw vóór het lezen de pagina met de afbeeldingen open en maak u vertrouwd met alle functies van het
apparaat.
Před čtením si otevřete stranu s obrázky a potom se seznamte se všemi funkcemi přístroje.
Przed przeczytaniem proszę rozłożyć stronę z ilustracjami, a następnie proszę zapoznać się z wszystkimi
funkcjami urządzenia.
Pred čítaním si odklopte stranu s obrázkami a potom sa oboznámte so všetkými funkciami prístroja.
Antes de empezar a leer abra la página que contiene las imágenes y, en seguida, familiarícese con todas
las funciones del dispositivo.
Før du læser, vend siden med billeder frem og bliv bekendt med alle apparatets funktioner.

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Contents
Introduction...................................................2
Proper use ....................................................2
Package contents ..............................................2
Safety information .............................................3
Appliance description...........................................5
Technical specifications..........................................5
Function ......................................................6
Beforefirstuse ................................................6
Preparing food ................................................7
Drying times ..................................................8
Fruit................................................................... 8
Vegetables.............................................................. 8
Fish/Meat .............................................................. 8
Other .................................................................. 9
Operation ....................................................9
Storing dried food ............................................10
Cleaning.....................................................10
Storing the appliance ..........................................11
Troubleshooting ..............................................11
Disposal .....................................................12
Disposal of the appliance ................................................. 12
Disposal of packaging....................................................12
Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty............................13
Service................................................................14
Importer ............................................................... 14

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance!
You have chosen a modern, high-quality product. These operating instructions
are part of the product. They contain important information about safety, usage
and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all oper-
ating and safety instructions. This product may only be used as described and for
the purposes indicated. Please also pass these operating instructions on to any
future owner.
Proper use
This appliance is intended exclusively for drying food. Do not use the appliance
as a hot air blower or to heat the food or dry objects in it.
The appliance is intended exclusively for use in dry interior rooms in private
households. Do not use it outdoors or for commercial purposes.
Any other use or use beyond the scope described herein shall be deemed
improper.
Package contents
The appliance is supplied with the following components as standard:
▯ Lid with fan
▯ 5 containers
▯ Base
▯ Operating instructions
DANGER!
► Do not allow children to play with packaging materials. There is a risk of
suffocation.
1) Remove the appliance and the operating instructions from the carton.
2) Remove all packaging materials and any films from the appliance.
NOTE
► Check the package for completeness and signs of visible damage.
► If the delivery is incomplete or damage has occurred as a result of defec-
tive packaging or during transport, contact the Service hotline (see section
Service).

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Safety information
WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
► To avoid hazards: if the mains cable of this tool is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its customer
service department or by a similarly qualified person in
order.
► Use the appliance only in dry rooms; never use it outdoors
or in moist environments.
► Never immerse the appliance and its mains cable in
water or any other liquid! Otherwise there is a risk of
an electric shock.
► During cleaning, make sure that no water gets into the appli-
ance. Never clean the appliance under running water.
► If any liquid gets into the housing, disconnect the appliance
from the mains power socket immediately and have it re-
paired by a qualified technician.
► Ensure that the mains cable never gets wet or damp when
the appliance is in use. Route the cable so that it cannot be
trapped or damaged in any way.
► After every use, before cleaning, or if there is an operational
fault, disconnect the mains plug from the power socket.
► Always disconnect the power cable from the mains socket
by pulling on the plug, not on the power cable itself.
► Never operate an appliance that has been dropped or is
damaged. Have the appliance checked and/or repaired
by qualified technicians if necessary.
► Never open the housing of the appliance. None of the
components in the appliance can be serviced or replaced
by the user.

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WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or
older and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge,
if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use
of the appliance and understand the potential risks.
► Cleaning and user maintenance tasks may not be carried
out by children unless they are aged 8 or older and are
supervised.
► The appliance and its mains cable must be kept away from
children younger than 8 years old.
► Children must not play with the appliance.
► Use the appliance only on a stable, non-slippery and level
surface.
► Risk of fire! To prevent fire or overheating of the appliance
and to ensure an optimal drying process:
–Ensure sufficient ventilation. Maintain a minimum distance
of at least 30cm on all sides.
–Do not place the appliance under or near flammable
objects such as curtains or wall appliances.
–Do not cover the appliance and keep the ventilation
slits on the upper side free of any obstruction.
–Do not cover the grid shelves of the containers completely
(e.g. with aluminium foil or similar).
► Risk of burns! After use, the surfaces of the appliance will still
have some residual heat.
► The appliance and the food being dried get very hot during
operation. Always allow both to cool down before removing
the dried food or cleaning the appliance.
► Use the appliance only for its intended purpose.
There is a risk of injury if the appliance is misused!

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CAUTION – PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents to clean
the appliance. They could damage the surfaces irreparably.
► Do not use an external timer switch or a separate remote
control system to operate the appliance.
NOTE
► No user action is required to switch the product between
50 and 60 Hz. The product switches automatically to either
50 or 60 Hz.
Appliance description
(See fold-out page for illustrations)
1Lid with fan
2On/Off switch
3Container
4Base
5Indentations
6Latches
Technical specifications
Voltage 220‒240 V ∼ (AC), 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 250 W
Protection class II/ (double insulation)
All of the parts of this appliance that come
into contact with food are food-safe.

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Function
Desiccation is the process of preserving food by drying it in the air. This process
involves dehydrating the food, so the microorganisms responsible for the spoil-
age process are deprived of their basis of life. Due to the gentle drying process,
the vitamins and minerals contained are largely preserved.
The appliance draws in fresh air through the fan in the lid 1, heats it to approx.
60–70°C and blows it down through the middle of the containers 3to the
base 4. Then it rises again up the sides and flows past the food through the
grid shelves of the containers 3.
The warm, dry air causes the moisture on the surface of the food to evaporate.
Water flows outwards from the inside of the food and then also evaporates on the
surface, etc. The moist air is discharged through the ventilation slits in the lid 1.
The desiccated food can be consumed in dried form, further processed in soaked
form or cooked directly.
Before first use
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► Risk of fire! To prevent fire or overheating of the appliance:
–Ensure sufficient ventilation. Maintain a minimum distance of at least
30cm on all sides.
–Do not place the appliance under or near flammable objects such as
curtains or wall appliances.
–Do not cover the appliance and keep the ventilation slits on the upper
side free of any obstruction.
► Risk of burns! Allow the appliance to cool down completely before cleaning
it.
1) Set up the appliance on a flat surface near a mains socket that is easily
accessible and then plug the plug into the mains socket.
2) Switch the appliance on with the On/Off switch 2and run it for 30
minutes without any contents. Afterwards, switch off the appliance, unplug it
from the mains and clean all parts as described in the section "Cleaning".
NOTE
► During first use, some odour may be generated due to production-related
residue. This is normal and dissipates after a short time. Ensure that sufficient
ventilation is provided, for example by opening a window.

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Preparing food
Observe the following instructions to achieve the best possible quality and shelf
life for your desiccated food.
■ Only use fresh food of the best possible quality. Cut out bad parts, generously
if necessary.
■ As a rule, the riper the food, the more aromatic it is. However, the food
should not be overripe.
■ Ensure good hygiene during processing. Wash the food thoroughly and
make sure your hands and utensils are clean.
■ Wash the food thoroughly and dry it.
■ Cut the food into evenly sized, evenly shaped pieces as much as possible so
that they are dried evenly.
■ Seeds from stone fruit may be easier to remove if you first dry the fruits whole
for about half the drying time. Then remove the stones and continue the
drying process.
■ To prevent browning, sprinkle the cut surfaces of fruit that turns brown quickly
(e.g. apples) with a little lemon juice before the drying process.
■ Food can be blanched briefly before drying to shorten the drying time and
extend the shelf life.
■ When drying meat, choose pieces that are as lean as possible. Always
remove fat, tendons and bones from the meat and cut it into thin slices.
You can cure or marinate the meat, but dry it before desiccation.
■ Cut against the grain of the meat to make the dried meat easy to chew.
■ Remove skin and bones from fish and cut it into thin slices.
■ Fish and meat is easier to slice if you put the pieces in the freezer for about
20 minutes beforehand.
■ After preparation, place the food in the appliance and start the drying
process.