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Model no: FD1218
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Batch no: PR3786
PLEASE READ AND RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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  • Page 1 Model no: FD1218 Batch no: PR3786 PLEASE READ AND RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    INTRODUCTION: This Basic Food Dehydrator allows you to prepare and dehydrate a variety of foods with just two simple touch buttons, so you can enjoy the ease of food dehydrating at home. Perfect for food dehydrating beginners, this ‘converge-flow’ drying system eliminates tray rotation, while ensuring the heated air is circulated through all compartments for consistent, even drying across all levels.
  • Page 3 • Failure to follow all the instructions listed may result in electric shock, fire 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. •...
  • Page 4: Operation And Handling

    GET TO KNOW YOUR FOOD DEHYDRATOR: This food dehydrator consists of: 1.Heat-and-ventilation base unit a. Master switch (150W) b. Control light of master switch c. SwitchⅡ(300W) d. Control light of switchⅡ 2. Sieve (tray layers) 3. Lid OPERATION AND HANDLING: ATTENTION! Wash and clean the food items intended for drying and distribute them on the sieves (tray layers) making sufficient space between them, so that the air will flow evenly throughout the sieves.
  • Page 5 1. Half-power – press the master switch button , the dehydrator shall be on in half-power mode (150W) and the control light of master switch shall go on (a). 2. Full power – press the Ⅱ switch button, the dehydrator shall be on in full power mode (300W) and the control light of Ⅱ...
  • Page 6: Additional Info

    button . The dehydrator shall switch off and both control lights shall go off (a) and (b). Tips: Heated air flows through the sieves (tray layers) evaporating water out of the products being dried. The time of drying depends on the content of water inside the products and their thickness.
  • Page 7 DRYING VEGETABLES: • Vegetables should be fresh and tender. • Wash and dry the vegetables. • Peel vegetables if required. • Take out the pit/seed/core and cut off the spoiled parts. • It is better to boil vegetables for about 3-5 minutes and then put them in some cold water and dry them before adding to the appliance.
  • Page 8: Storage Of Dried Foods

    Tips: Why not experiment with different juices, spices, honey, coconut or other flavours to create your own personalised dip. Some fruit like figs, grapes, prunes, blueberries, cranberries, etc. have a naturally protective wax coating that will cause them to dry out very slowly and thereby lose a lot of their natural nutrition.
  • Page 9: Drying Time

    DEHYDRATING FRUIT TIMES: The below times and preparation techniques are only a guide, personal preference can differ. NAME PREPARATION CONDITION DRYING TIME AFTER DRYING (HOURS) Apple Peel it. Remove the Soft 5 - 7 core. Slice into round pieces or segments Apricot Slice it and remove the Soft...
  • Page 10 DEHYDRATING VEGETABLE TIMES: The below times and preparation techniques are only a guide, personal preference can differ. NAME PREPARATION CONDITION DRYING TIME AFTER DRYING (HOURS) Artichoke Slice into strips 3-4mm Fragile 5 - 13 thick Asparagus Sliced into pieces Crispy 6 - 14 2.5mm thick Beets...
  • Page 11 NAME PREPARATION CONDITION DRYING TIME AFTER DRYING (HOURS) Kale Arrange whole leaves Crispy 4 - 6 on the tray Mushrooms Sliced into pieces 3 – 4 Hard and crispy 4 - 10 mm thick Onion Sliced into thin round Crispy 8 - 14 pieces Parsley...
  • Page 12: Cleaning And Maintenance

    OVERHEATING SAFETY PROTECTION: This food dehydrator is equipped with a tempered thermostat and a thermal cut-out. • Thermostat– operates in an automatic cycle. When the temperature gets high, the heater switches off and after cooling down, the heater turns on again. •...

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