CONTENTS Safety Instructions Specification Before First Use, Assembly, About Your Dehydrator How To Use Pretreating Cleaning & Maintenance, Preparation Preparation Troubleshooting Warranty...
WARNING PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. INTENDED USE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY Only operate the VonShef ® 5 Tier Food Dehydrator Always locate your appliance away from the edge of indoors, for its intended purpose, and within the the worktop, on a firm, flat, heat-resistant surface with parameters specified in this manual.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION RATED RATED VOLTAGE POWER FREQUENCY 220-240 50/60 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION BLOWER. VENTILATED LID. FRUIT ROLL TRAY. TRAYS ON/OFF DIAL. (x5) BASE UNIT. TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL.
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ABOUT THE VONSHEF FOOD DEHYDRATOR Dehydration is one of the easiest and most efficient methods of food preservation. Food is exposed to heat and air in order to remove moisture. Lacking moisture, bacteria and micro-organisms are inhibited. Dehydrated foods can therefore be preserved for long periods without refrigeration and have far less weight and bulk, making it ideal for health food enthusiasts, children’s lunch boxes and for camping.
HOW TO USE Prepare the foodstuffs which are to be dehydrated accordingly: FRUITS: Wash the fruit. Peel if preferred (artificially MEAT & FISH: Take extra precautions when preparing waxed fruits should always be peeled) and remove meat for drying as it is much more susceptible to seeds.
Place meat slices into a sealable container and season until all the moisture has gone. each layer with at least 1 teaspoon of salt per pound of meat. POULTRY - Before drying, chicken should be fried or boiled. Drying takes 2-8 hours. VonShef .com...
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Before carrying out cleaning or maintenance, disconnect the appliance from the mains. • Wash the TRAYS and LID of the appliance in warm soapy water with a soft sponge. • Rinse and dry thoroughly. • Wipe the BASE UNIT and BLOWER with a slightly damp cloth. •...
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8 - 14 hours pieces Potato Slice, boil for 8-10 minutes Crispy 8 - 30 hours Tomato Peel & slice Hard 8 - 24 hours NOTE: The above times and preparation techniques are only a guide. Personal preferences may differ. VonShef .com...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION • Ensure the Dehydrator is plugged in. NO HEAT OR FAN • Check that the mains socket is working. • TRAYS may be overloaded with ingredients. Reduce the amount of ingredients on the TRAYS. PRODUCTS DRYING SLOWLY •...
This does www.VonShef.com/warranty not affect your statutory rights. Please retain a proof of purchase receipt or statement No rights are given under this warranty to a as proof of the purchase date.
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Thank you for purchasing the 5 Tier Food Dehydrator. VonShef is a registered trademark of DOMU Brands Ltd Made in China for DOMU Brands Ltd M24 2RW.
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