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.

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DRYING TIPS
STORAGE
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
Drying time for pre-treatment fruit will vary according to the following factors:
1Thickness 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.
•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.
•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 15ºC 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.
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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WARRANTY & AFTER
SALES SERVICE
1 Make sure the working platform is at, clean and tidy.
2 Warranty is limited to damage caused by production defects.
3 The cost of parts and maintenance will be charged due to improper use or other non-product
quality problems.
4 Please keep the purchase vouchers.
Maintenance Card
Repair Record
First Name:
Phone:
Address:
Machine Model:
Supplier:
Last Name:
Email:
Purchase Date:
Date Cause By

Gastronomy Plus LTD
UK: Central Barn, Claughton Business Park,
Hornby Road, Claughton, Lancaster, LA2 9JX
0800 678 5001
01524 770 060
[email protected]
www.sousvidetools.com
EU: c/o ProductIP BV Authorized
Representative Dept. Galvanistraat 1,
6716 AE Ede, Netherlands