Vita 5 Nobel User manual

USER MANUAL
This manual is for the Vita5 Nobel 6 and Vita5 Nobel 9 Tray Dehydrator

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The information in this manual is intended to help you to get the
best results from your Vita5 Nobel Stainless Steel Dehydrator. Please
read and follow these instructions and safeguards prior to use.
Please keep your manual handy for future reference, warranty
information and support details
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Safety Precautions
How to set up your dehydrator
Cleaning and Maintenance
Operation of 6 & 9 Tray Control Pane
Dehydrating Food
Preparation of Foods
Food Storage
Reconstitution
Drying Times
Troubleshooting
Warranty
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Save these instructions for future reference.
Examine the carton and the unit for any damage that
may have occurred during shipping. Contact your point
of sale to report any damage.
Close supervision is required if the unit will be used
around children.
Only for use indoors in a clean, dry location, free of
flammable objects.
Do not move the dehydrator while in operation.
Always place the dehydrator on a level surface and at
least 10cm away from walls or other appliances.
This unit may scratch household bench surfaces.
Do not use if the power cord or controls have been dam-
aged in any way. Contact Vita5 before attempting to
make any repairs.
Do not use sharp utensils inside the unit.
Turn off the Dehydrator before plugging or unplugging
from an electrical outlet.
Leave the Dehydrator unplugged when not in use.
Allow the dehydrator to cool completely before cleaning.
Never immerse the dehydrator or power cord in water or
any other liquids.
Never plug the dehydrator into a damaged electrical
outlet.
Do not allow the cord to contact the sharp edge of a
counter, table or any hot surface.
The use of attachments or accessories not provided with
the dehydrator is not recommended and will void the
warranty.
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How To Set Up Your Dehydrator EN
Remember to register your warranty with Vita5, you can register by either visiting our
website and completing our online form or calling us directly;
Make sure the power switch is turned off. Place the dehydrator on a clean, dry surface
away from children and pets;
Plug into an undamaged electrical outlet;
Warning: Do not use an extension cord with your dehydrator.
Turn on the unit, please see “Adjusting Temperature” for detailed instructions;
Before first use of your dehydrator, heat the unit at 35°C for 45 minutes to remove any
moisture;
If the unit stops for any reason, turn off, unplug and then repeat Steps 3 and 4. If the unit
continues to not operate normally, turn off, unplug and call Vita5;
Follow your recipe to prepare the food that you wish to dehydrate;
Using oven mitts slide the dehydrator trays out of the unit and load the product to be
dehydrated onto the trays; For best results: Do not overlap the product and be sure to
leave space between the items to allow for maximum air circulation.
Using both hands for maximum stability, gently slide the dehydrator trays back into the
unit;
Once the door is closed, press the power button and follow the instructions in this
manual to set the time and temperature. Monitor the internal temperature and adjust as
needed;
Moisture may collect on the surface of the food; this can be blotted off with a paper
towel;
The Stainless Steel Trays are dishwasher safe. The drip tray, mesh and non-stick sheets are
not dishwasher safe. Make sure the trays and drying sheets are thoroughly dried before
inserting them back into the dehydrator.
To clean the exterior and interior of the main body, use a damp cloth.
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Press the O button to turn on the dehydrator.
Press the O button for the display panel to light up. Then press O or O to select the
desired temperatures. The temperature range for this dehydrator is 35 -70 C.
At any time you can adjust the temperature by using the O, O and O buttons. You
can stop the dehydrator at any time by pressing the O button.
Operation of 6 & 9 Tray
Control Panel
Adjusting Temperature
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Press the O button, the display will flash, and then press the O or O buttons until
the desired time is displayed (30 minutes to 19 hours 30 minutes). To change the
time rapidly, hold down the O or O buttons.
The time in the display window will begin to countdown.
The dehydrator will automatically shut off after the set time has expired. If dehy-
dration is completed, remove food from dehydrator. If additional drying time is
needed, follow the preceding steps to continue dehydrating.
At any time, you can adjust the time by using the O, O and O buttons. You can
stop the dehydrator at any time by pressing the ON/OFF button.
Setting Timer
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INCREASE TIMER ON/OFF TEMP DECREASE
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Dehydrating Food
While most food types can be dehydrated at a temperature of approximately 55ºC, when
dehydrating meats, poultry and fish (making jerky, biltong etc) the temperature needs to be
raised to guard against pathogens such as Salmonella and E. Coli.
! WARNING It is recommended that meat and poultry is dehydrated at a temperature of
70°C, or alternatively the meat should be preheated to at least 68°C to guard against
pathogens.
Fish should be steamed or baked to at least 93ºC until flaky before dehydrating at a tempera-
ture of least 70°C.
Choosing Food to Dehydrate
• For best results only use highest quality foods.
• Produce in peak season has more flavour and more nutrients.
• Meats, fish and poultry should be lean and fresh.
• Do not use food with bruises and blemishes. Bad produce can spoil the entire batch.
• Remove as much fat as possible from meats prior to dehydrating. You can use a paper towel
under meat when dehydrating to absorb fat.
Tips for Pre-Treatment of Foods
With most types of cooking, preparation is important for the best results. Foods that are pre-
pared correctly prior to dehydration will taste better and have a better appearance.
Cut, shred or dice the food uniformly. Slices should be between 6mm and 20mm thick. Meats
should not be thicker than 5mm.
To avoid browning of fruits soak cut fruit in lemon or pineapple juice for 2-3 minutes, then
place in the dehydrator. Alternatively soak in an ascorbic acid solution (made as per
manufacturers instruction) for 2-3 minutes, then place in the dehydrator.
Waxy fruits, (such as peaches, grapes, blueberries, etc.) should be dipped in boiling water to
remove the wax. This allows moisture to escape easily during dehydration.
Blanching can also be used to pre-treat foods for dehydration.
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For best results, select the freshest foods available to dehydrate. Note that immature fruits
and vegetables do not have as much colour and flavour as those that are fully matured. Foods
should be dehydrated as soon after purchase as possible. Foods high in sugar such as apples,
pears, peaches and bananas are prone to darkening due to oxidation of the sugars.
Below are some pre-treatments that will help to reduce this effect:
Lemon and pineapple juice are natural antioxidants. Place the sliced produce in fresh
lemon or pineapple juice for a few minutes, remove, drain and place on the dehydrator
shelf. For extra flavour, try sprinkling on cinnamon or other spices.
Ascorbic acid mix (a form of vitamin C) is available at most health food stores and is can be
used in tablet or powder form. Use about 2-3 tablespoons of powder or ground tablets per
litre of water; stir to completely dissolve the powder and place fruit into the solution for 2-3
minutes. Remove, drain and place on the dehydrator shelf.
Blanching is used primarily to prepare fruits and vegetables for dehydrating that have skins
that will toughen during drying. This process helps lock in the colour and flavour as well as
soften the skin of grapes, cherries. prunes and plums.
Nuts and seeds – nuts and seeds contain phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors. Phytic acid is
biologically necessary, as it helps safeguard the nut or seed until proper growing conditions
are present and germination can occur.
There are two blanching methods: water and steam:
water blanching - Fill a large saucepan about half full of water. Bring the
water to a boil and use tongs to place food directly into the water, cover the sauce-
pan and let it simmer for approximately 3 minutes. Remove, drain and place on the
dehydrator shelf.
steam blanching – Using a steamer pot such as one used in Chinese cooking, put
5-8 centimetres of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Place the food into the
steamer basket, place over the saucepan and cover. Steam food for approximately
5 minutes, then remove and place on the dehydrator shell.
Prepare your nuts and seeds by soaking them in warm water (filtered is best) and 1
tablespoon of salt to every 2 cups of raw nuts or seeds. This will neutralize many of
the enzyme inhibitors and increase the bioavailability of many nutrients, especially
B vitamins.
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Within 7-24 hours (depending on the seed or nut), many of the enzyme inhibitors
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NOTE: Linseed, Flaxseed and Chia seeds are not suitable for soaking. Cashews can only be
soaked for 3-6 hours as they have already been heated to rid them of the naturally occuring
toxic oil, cardol.
Grains - for best results with dehydrating grains you will need to sprout them beforehand,
this is especially necessary when making sprouted flour. The sprouting process occurs over a
period of 2-3 days, depending on the humidity of the surrounding air, and will involve soak-
ing, draining and rinsing your wheat berries in filtered water every 6-8 hours. You will need
to ensure the wheat berries are covered with a mesh or cheesecloth and set at an angle to
allow an even circulation of air for fermentation to take place. Once the root tips have
grown to 1.5cm the seeds can be spread on the dehydrator trays, using the mesh sheets to
prevent them falling through. After the sprouted grain has been dehydrated, you can use a
power blender to make fresh sprouted flour.
PLEASE NOTE
There are no exact rules that apply to food dehydration, as results can be affected by room
temperature, relative humidity and moisture levels in the food that you are drying. To
become proficient it will be necessary to experiment with your drying techniques. If you use
too much heat, food may harden on the outside while being moist inside; however, with too
little heat your drying times will be very long. With a little practice you will be creating tasty,
ready to eat snacks in no time.
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Dehydrating Tips
Do not overlap foods. Make sure foods are flat when placing on dehydrating trays.
Overlapped foods can greatly increase drying time.
Make sure foods are completely dry before removing. If you are not sure, cut a sample
down the middle to check for internal dryness.
Make sure to label containers when you store your dehydrated food.
Proper storage helps maintain quality food. Package the food when cool. Foods can be
kept longer if stored in a cool, dark and dry place. The ideal storage temperature is
16°C/61°F or lower.
Vacuum sealing is a great way to keep dehydrated foods.
Food will shrink approximately ¼ to ½ their original size and weight during dehydration.
Make sure not to cut pieces of food too small.
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Food Storage
Dried foods should be allowed to condition before being placed into a storage container.
Generally, let stand for approximately one week in a dry, well ventilated and protected area.
The conditioning time allows for further drying and removes most of the remaining moisture.
Dried foods can be placed into clean, dry, insect resistant containers, preferably glass jars.
Heavy gauge plastic freezer bags can also be used. Remember to eliminate as much air as
possible before sealing the bag. When used properly, vacuum sealers provide the ideal stor-
age method. The less air present, the less potential for the formation of mould.
Reconstitution
Dried foods do not need to be reconstituted for consumption. Many people prefer to eat
them in their dried state. If you want to reconstitute your food, here are some basic guide-
lines:
Soak food in unsalted water for 3-7 minutes and then prepare as usual. If you are
boiling them, use the same water they soaked in to preserve nutrients. If you plan
to soak foods for more than one hour, they should be placed in the refrigerator to
prevent bacterial growth.
One cup of dried vegetables will reconstitute approximately two cups.
One cup of dried fruit will reconstitute to about one and a half cups.
Reconstitution times will vary depending on the thickness of the food and the
water temperature used.
Warm water will speed up reconstitution but may result in some flavour loss.
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Drying Times
The following charts are guidelines for the preparation of various fruits, vegetables and meats.
Drying times will vary depending on the room temperature, relative humidity and moisture
levels in the food that you are drying. If the moisture level is low, the drying time will be on
the low end of the range. However, if the moisture level is high, the drying time will be on the
high end of the range.
Keep in mind that drying times are also affected by the amount of food placed on the
shelves. Overloading the shelves will slow the drying time and may produce poorer results.
When dehydrating foods, it is important to check on the dryness of the product. If the prod-
uct is not thoroughly dried, mould may form during storage (see Food Storage). To test for
dryness, remove a piece of food from the dehydrator and allow it to cool to room tempera-
ture. Bend and tear the piece to check for internal moisture.
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Vegetables 50-55°C/122-131°F
FOOD PREPERATION TEST
Asparagus
Beans, green or waxed
Beetroot
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Corn
Cucumber
Eggplant
Mushroom
Parsnips
Capsicum
Potatoes
Summer Squash
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Wash and cut into 25mm pieces.
Wash, remove ends and cut into 25mm pieces or French
style.
Remove 10mm of the top, scrub thoroughly.
Peel if preferred and cut into 5mm slices.
Wash and trim and cut into 1cm pieces. Dry the florets
whole. Wash and trim, cut into 3mm strips.
Wash and trim tops, peel or scrape if desired. Cut into 3mm
thick slices.
Cut kernels from cob and spread on the mesh tray.
Wash and trim, cut into 3mm slices
Wash and peel, cut into 6mm slices
Wash and cut into 8mm slices
Scrub and steam blanch (if desired) / and cut into 8mm
slices.
Wash and remove seeds and white section. Cut into 6mm
strips or rings
Use new potatoes, wash and peel if desired. Steam blanch
for 4-6 minutes.Cut into French style or 6mm thick circles.
Wash and cut into 6mm slices.
Wash and slice into 6mm circles.
Wash and cut into 5mm slices.
Crunchy
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Fruits 60-65°C/140-149°F
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FOOD PREPERATION TEST
Apples
Apricots
Bananas
Figs
Kiwi Fruit
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Pineapple
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Watermelon
Wash, core and peel if desired.
Was, halved and remove pit. Slice in half and dry skin side
down.
Peel and slice into 3mm slices.
Wash, cut out blemishes and quarter. Dry skin side down.
Wash and slice into 6mm slices.
Wash, halve and remove pit. Slice if desired and dry skin side
down.
Wash, halve and remove pit. Slice if desired and dry skin side
down.
Wash, core and peel if desired.
Peel, remove fibrous parts and remove core. Cut into 6mm
slices or wedges.
Wash and cut in 25mm lengths.
Wash, cut of tops and slice into 6mm pieces.
Cut off rind, cut into wedges and remove seeds. Cut into
10mm pieces.
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Meat & Fish 70°C/158°F
FOOD PREPERATION TEST
Jerky Use lean meat and remove as much fat as possible as fat
turns rancid with time. Cut 6mm thick slices and place on
shelves.
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Nuts & Seeds 45-50°C/113-122°F
FOOD PREPERATION TEST
Nuts, Seeds See preparation instructions in this manual. Dry, not chewy
Grains 45-55°C/113-131°F
FOOD PREPERATION TEST
Grains See preparation instructions in this manual. Firm/Dry
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Fan is working but
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Heater is working but
the fan is not work-
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Not dehydrating
correctly.
Water drops on the
door.
Over heating or little
heating.
Foods are not evenly
dehydrated.
Abnormal sound
from the fan.
The wall power supply is not on.
The dehydrator switch is not on.
Heater malfunction.
Check for any foreign object lodged
in the fan.
Too much food on the tray.
Food is overlapping on the tray.
Too much food on the tray.
Food contains too much water.
Temperature control system is not
working properly.
The thickness of the food is not even.
Too much food on the tray.
Screen cover in front of fan is
rubbing the fan blade.
Make sure power is in on position.
Press the power on button.
Turn the dehydrator off.
Call the service centre.
Turn the dehydrator off.
Check to see if there is any foreign
object. If still not working, call the
service centre.
Reduce the food quantity.
Evenly space food on the tray.
Reduce the food quantity and
increase dehydrating time.
Turn the machine OFF and contact
the service centre.
Evenly slice the food.
Reduce the food on the tray.
Screen cover in front of fan is
rubbing the fan blade. Turn off the
machine and unplug from power
source. Gently pull screen away from
fan blades by using needle nose
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VITA5 NOBEL STAINLESS STEEL DEHYDRATOR WARRANTY
WARRANTY PERIOD: 3 YEARS
VITA5 IS THE GLOBAL DISTRIBUTOR AND WARRANTY PROVIDER OF VITA5. WARRANTY REGISTRA-
TION AND CLAIMS ARE HANDLED BY YOUR LOCAL VITA5 SUPPORT CENTRE, DETAILS ON INSIDE
BACK COVER. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY ONLINE AT VITA5.EU/WARRANTY WITHIN 30
DAYS OF PURCHASE.
LODGING A WARRANTY CLAIM
Should you experience any issues with your product, please follow
these steps to lodge a warranty claim:
1. Contact your local Vita5 Service Centre with the following details:
– Your warranty details including name, email and phone number
– Product name and model number
– Product serial number, found on the rating label of the product
– Explanation of how the damage occurred
– Photos of the damage or issue is highly beneficial to expediting your
claim
2. Vita5 will assess your claim and respond within 24-48 hours.
3. In the event the product is required to be sent to the Service
Centre, the customer is liable for all packing, freight and insurance
costs for transit of the product to Vita5. Subject to the applicable
consumer laws in your jurisdiction.
4. If the product, or one of its parts, qualifies for replacement or
service within the 30-Day period after date of purchase, Vita5 will
arrange the shipping at no cost to you.
5. Any product sent to a Vita5 Service Centre must include a Return
Authorization Form. Failure to include this form may result in the
product being rejected from our warehouse or a delayed service time.
6. Vita5 will contact you with a quote prior to undertaking any service
work outside of the warranty coverage.
7. Typical turn-around times to address warranty claims can be
between 10-14 business days, plus shipping, depending on location
and type of damage or warranty claim.
TERMS OF PRODUCT WARRANTY COVERAGE
Vita5 provides the Product Warranty coverage as further described
below and limited to the terms and conditions hereof:
1. If the Vita5 Nobel Stainless Steel Dehydrator exhibits a defect while
in normal domestic use, within the warranty period; we will, at our
option, either repair or replace the Vita5 Nobel Stainless Steel
Dehydrator or defective part free of charge. The product must be
delivered by insured mail, in proper packaging to your Service Centre
as indicated on the back of the manual as a condition to any warranty
service obligation.
2. In the event that the warranty period for a product has expired, or if
a Product does not qualify for warranty service, repair or replacement,
consumers may still buy replacement parts or have products repaired
by one of Vita5’s Service Centres. Please contact Vita5 for further
information.
3. Do not send the product back to the Service Centre without a
Return Authorization Form.
4. In no event shall our liability exceed the retail value of the product.
We make no warranty with respect to parts, from a source other than
Vita5.
5. In the event that warranty parts or products are provided, the
customer must cover the related shipping costs to receive goods.
6. All exchanged or substitute parts and products replaced under
warranty service will become the property of Vita5. Repaired or
replaced products or parts thereof will be warranted by Vita5 for the
balance of the original warranty period.
7. (EU only) Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be exclud-
ed under the EUn Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement
or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reason-
ably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the
goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
1. Damage, accidental or otherwise, to the Product, not caused by
direct defect in factory workmanship or materials.
2. Damage due to abuse, mishandling, alteration, misuse, commercial
service, tampering, accident, failure to follow care, operating and
handling provisions indicated in the instructions.
3. Damage caused by parts or service not authorized or performed by
Vita5.
4. ‘Normal’ wear and tear that naturally and inevitably occurs as a
result of normal use or aging.
5. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages. Therefore, the above limitations may not
apply to you in the case of damage in shipment. If your Vita5 Nobel
Stainless Steel Dehydrator was damaged in shipment: Immediately
report this type of damage to the parcel carrier and have them file an
inspection report to contact the distributor from whom you
purchased the Vita5 Nobel Stainless Steel Dehydrator for further
instructions.
6. You have rights and benefits under the consumer laws in your
jurisdiction. Without detracting from these rights or benefits, Vita5
excludes all liability in respect of this product for any other loss which
is not reasonably foreseeable from a failure of this product, which
may include liability for negligence, loss of expenditure associated
with the product and loss of enjoyment.
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SUPPORT & SERVICE CENTRES
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR FOR WARRANTY & SERVICE
VITA5 EUROPE: EMAIL: [e-mail] WEBSITE: WWW.VITA5.EU
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Mesures de sécurité
Comment installer votre Déshydrateur
Nettoyage et entretien
Fonctionnement du Panneau de
commande 6 & 9
Nourriture déshydratée
Préparation des aliments
Stockage de la nourriture
Reconstitution
Temps de séchage
Résolution des problèmes
Garantie
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Examinez le carton et l’appareil pour vous assurer qu’ils n'ont
pas été endommagés pendant le transport. En cas de dom-
mage, contactez votre point de vente pour signaler l'incident.
Une surveillance étroite est requise si l'appareil doit être util-
isé à côté d'enfants.
L'appareil doit être utilisé à l'intérieur, dans une pièce propre
et sèche, loin de tout objet inflammable.
Ne déplacez pas le déshydrateur pendant l'utilisation.
Placez toujours le déshydrateur sur une surface plane et à au
moins 10 centimètres d'un mur ou d'un autre appareil élec-
tronique.
Cet appareil peut rayer les surfaces de travail domestiques.
Ne pas utiliser si le câble de branchement ou les commandes
ont été endommagées de quelque manière que ce soit. Ne
tentez pas de réparer vous-même sans avoir contacté Vita5
au préalable.
N'utilisez pas d'outils tranchants à l'intérieur de l'appareil.
Eteignez le déshydrateur avant de le brancher ou de le
débrancher d'une prise électrique.
Laissez le déshydrateur débranché quand vous ne l'utilisez
pas.
Laissez le déshydrateur refroidir complètement avant de le
nettoyer.
N'immergez jamais le déshydrateur ou son cordon de
branchement dans de l'eau ou un autre liquide.
Ne branchez jamais le déshydrateur sur une prise électrique
défectueuse.
Ne laissez jamais le câble entrer en contact avec le côtétran-
chant d'un comptoir, d'une table ou de toute autre surface.
L'utilisation de pièces ou d'accessoires non fournis avec le
déshydrateur n'est pas recommandée et peut annuler la
garantie.
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