SousVideTools SVT-12003 User manual

6 TRAY FOOD DEHYDRATOR
BY SOUSVIDETOOLS
SVT-12003 I SVT-12003EU USER GUIDE

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IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE USE
Please read this user manual carefully before using the appliance.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
•This appliance can be used by children aged 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.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• This food dehydrator is designed for domestic and commercial use. Do not use it outdoors.
• When using the food dehydrator, ensure that it is on a at, level and sturdy surface. Please ensure there is
no risk that it may fall.
• 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.
• Do not leave the food dehydrator unattended during use.
• 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.
• 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 or if it is being repaired.
• 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.
• 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.
• Check the food dehydrator and power cord regularly for damage. Do not use if there is damage to the plug
or cord, following a malfunction, or after it has been dropped or damaged in any way. 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.
• Repairs to the food dehydrator should only be performed by a qualied electrician. Improper repairs may
place the user at risk.
• None of the product’s parts are dishwasher safe, unless explicitly specied otherwise.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked and tested.
• Never use an unauthorized attachment.
• 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.
• Please don’t turn the draught of engine towards others or tinder.
• Please don’t keep it beside anything hot. Please keep the plug away from pressing; otherwise it will cause a
re or electric shock.
• If you pass this appliance on to a third party, these operating instructions must also be handed over.

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PRODUCT DETAILS
1 On/Off Switch
2 Cover
3 Damper Door
4 Tray
5 Mesh
6 Fruit Roll Sheet
7 Bottom Plate
8 Side Board
9 Temperature Knob
CAUTION
Remove any packing from the product. Place the packing inside the box and either store or dispose of responsibly.
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• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse or expose the product, exible cord or plug to 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.
•Keep the device away from high temperatures.
• Don’t operate the device with wet hands.
• Don’t put the power cord near water.
•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 qualied technician before using it again.
• The temperature of the dehydrator and surface/worktop may be HIGH when the appliance is being used.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Operating voltage and frequency: 220V - 240V / 50Hz
Power consumption: 420-500W
Tray Size: 30 x 33 cm (W x D)
FEATURE OF DEHYDRATOR
BEFORE USE
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 avour.
• Perfect way to preserve fruit, snacks, vegetables, bread, owers and more.
• With six trays, size of each tray is 33 x 30.5cm, each tray can’t load more than 0.5kgs 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 clean.
•The drip tray can collect the residue during the food drying process.
• Close the transparent door for a more efcient drying process.
•The transparent door allows you to see the food during drying.
Cleaning:
Before using for the rst time, wipe all parts of the appliance. Clean all the trays, transparent door and rdrip
tray with a lightly moistened cloth. But don’t wash the part of main engine.
After cleaning, the unit must be run in for 30 minutes without placing any food for drying during this period.
For the rst time use, any smoke or smells produced during this procedure are normal. Please ensure sufcient
ventilation. After the running in period, rinse the trays in water and dry all parts. This act is only necessary for
the rst time. (But don’t put the main engine into water or other liquids.)
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 on a solid level surface. Put away the drying trays and connect the plug with a
wall socket. Then the dehydrator is now ready for use.

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1 Put the food in the trays. Do not overload the trays and never overlap the food. Close the transparent door.
2 Connect the power supply. Turn on the switch then adjust the temperature.
3 Press the power switch to ‘I’ position – the indicator light will light up red.
4 Turn off the appliance (press the power switch to the ‘0’ position) when you have nished drying the
food. Allow the food to cool. Store the food items in polyethylene bags or food containers and place in the
refrigerator.
5Unplug the unit from the power point.
HOW TO USE
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.
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
articial colouring and only natural additives.
Hints
•This dehydrator includes 6 drawer trays and an overheat protection. The main engine contains heating
elements, motor, fan and thermostat.
•The air vents on the tray allow air to be circulated.
• The main engine assembly is at the backside of the machine, heating air come from backside and ow into
each trays evenly.
•Drying operation time can change depending on the moisture of the food.
•Recording the humidity and weight of produce before and after drying times, will be helpful to improving
your drying techniques for the future.