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QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST
USER'S MANUAL
FOOD DEHYDRATOR

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  • Page 1 QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST USER’S MANUAL FOOD DEHYDRATOR...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION + DEHYDRATION INTRODUCTION + DEHYDRATION Dehydration is one of the oldest and most effective forms of food preservation. The North American Indians preserved meat by sun-drying, the Japanese dried fish and rice and the Chinese have been drying eggs for centuries. Dehydration allows you to preserve many types of food for indefinite IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS periods by removing the moisture in meats, fruits and vegetables which enables them to last for months instead of days without refrigeration.
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DEHYDRATOR Read ALL of these instructions thoroughly before using your dehydrator. Dehydrator 2. Save these instructions for future reference. 3. Never leave your dehydrator unattended when in use. 4. Adult supervision is required if this unit is used around young children. 5.
  • Page 4: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OF FOODS (PRE-TREATMENT) For the safest results, read all of the instructions first. The quality of food before it is placed in the dehydrator is critical to successful drying. For best results, always select only the freshest foods available and be aware that immature fruits and Make sure the power switch is turned off.
  • Page 5: Food Storage + Re-Hydrating

    FOOD STORAGE + RE-HYDRATING VEGETABLES AT 52°C (125°F) FOOD STORAGE FOOD PREPARATION TEST TIME Dried foods should be allowed to cool before being sealed in an airtight container. This will prevent the formation of condensation and ensure your produce has the longest possible shelf life. Asparagus Wash and cut into 1”...
  • Page 6: Fruits

    FRUITS AT 57°C (135°F) JERKY AT 63-66°C (145-150°F) FOOD PREPARATION TEST TIME FOOD PREPARATION TEST TIME Wash, core and peel if desired. Use lean meat and remove as much 3-4 hours Apples Pliable 7-15 hours Cut into ¼” slices. Dust with cinnamon if desired. fat as possible.
  • Page 7: Cleaning

    CLEANING REVIEWING THE DEHYDRATING PROCESS Cleaning the dehydrator is a simple process. Simply remove trays and wipe down both the exterior To obtain the best results: and interior surfaces of the unit with a warm damp cloth and mild detergent. Each if the individual Use high quality food- the better the food the better the results.
  • Page 8: Contact Us

    WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS CONTACT US (INTERNATIONAL) Please contact the distributor located in the Country where you made your original purchase for Effective as of 1st January 2014 This warranty as outlined below solely covers distributors. Please contact your distributor for full product warranty. all Support, Servicing and Warranty.
  • Page 9 ATH P200 Dehydrator Manual v9...

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