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- Page 1 COMPUTER CONTROLLED FOOD DEHYDRATOR Owners Manual and Operating Instructions Model: CFD-2006 V.S1.6.2012...
- Page 2 WARNING! Do not operate this Appliance on a flammable material such as a wood surface or on any tablecloth. Do not operate this appliance on a non-heat-resistant glass cooktop or cutting board. It is imperative that an additional heat- resistant cooking surface such as tile, Formica® or any surface protected with a heat resistant finish at least the size of the unit or larger be placed underneath this unit.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
How Long Does it Take to Dehydrate Food ..................9 General Operating Tips ..........................10 Setting Up Your Food Dehydrator ......................11 How To Operate Your Food Dehydrator ....................12 Model CFD-2006 ............................12 Storing Dried Foods ............................. 13 Dehydrator Troubleshooting Guide ....................... 15 Reconstitution ..............................16 Fruit Dehydration Tips .......................... -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, PRODUCT LABELS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THE FOOD DEHYDRATOR. • Do not touch hot surfaces or allow them to come into contact with flammable materials. Use handles or knobs. - Page 5 • Operate the dehydrator only in a clean dust-free area. Dust and dirt can be drawn into the dehydrator and can contaminate the food being dried. • Do not place the dehydrator on a towel or carpet. This will reduce or cut off the dehydrator’s airflow and could result in damage to the appliance.
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Page 6: Dehydration - Preserving Food
Congratulations on Choosing the Computer Controlled Food Dehydrator. This quality appliance is designed to give you many years of use. For best results and trouble-free service we urge you to read this entire manual. Dehydration - Preserving Food Thousands of years ago, one of the few ways people had to preserve foods was by laying them out to dry in the sun. -
Page 7: Basic Food Preparation Tips
Tools You Need To Get Started • Paring knife (Stainless Steel Blade) • Cutting board • Storage containers Additional tools that make the job easier and faster can include: • A food processor or other similar appliance for faster and consistent slicing •... -
Page 8: Filling The Drying Trays
Filling the Drying Trays When loading the food into the trays you can use all of the tray’s surface, but some airflow must be maintained. Try to place the food in a single layer whenever possible. This is particularly important with foods like banana slices and pineapple rings and not quite as important with beans. -
Page 9: How Long Does It Take To Dehydrate Food
How Long Does it Take to Dehydrate Food? It is impossible to give exact drying times because there are so many factors that affect drying time. These factors include: • The moisture content of each food • The thickness or size of the prepared food •... -
Page 10: General Operating Tips
General Operating Tips • Before operating your food dehydrator for the first time please be sure to completely read and understand these instructions. Wash and dry the trays and any other parts which will contact the food. • The first time you turn on your food dehydrator you may notice an odour. This is normal. To avoid odour from being transferred to the food, place one tray covered with lid on the base of the unit, and following instructions, allow the unit to run without food in place until the odour is gone. -
Page 11: Setting Up Your Food Dehydrator
Setting Up Your Food Dehydrator Before operating your Dehydrator for the first time please be sure to completely read through and understand the instructions in this booklet. Wash and dry the trays and any other parts which will contact the food. Stacking the trays Before loading the trays with food it is a good idea to make sure that they are all aligned right-side up by stacking them up in one place near the preparation area. -
Page 12: How To Operate Your Food Dehydrator
TIMER ON/OFF The CFD-2006 gives the user full control over the temperature in a range of 104°F to 158°F (35°C to 70°C) as well as how long the unit will run using its integral digital timer. Use lower temperatures and shorter times for thinner or smaller pieces of food or for smaller loads of food (such as when drying only a few trays). -
Page 13: Storing Dried Foods
HH MM. You will also hear the fan operating. 5. The CFD-2006 will stop automatically when the time expires or you can stop it any time using the «ON/OFF» button. Remove the plug from the outlet. - Page 14 General Food Storage Tips • Wait until food is cooled off completely before storing. • Heat and light will cause food to deteriorate. Keep food in a dry, cool, and dark place. • Remove all the air you possibly can from the storage container and close tightly. • Ideal storage temperature is 60°F or lower.
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Page 15: Dehydrator Troubleshooting Guide
Dehydrator Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solutions No Heat No power 1. Be sure unit is plugged in. No Fan 2. Make sure power switch is on. 3. Check that outlet is working. No Heat Broken wire in unit Not user repairable. -
Page 16: Reconstitution
Reconstitution Dehydration is the process of removing moisture from food. Reconstitution is the replacement of that moisture to bring the food back to its natural state. Although some dried foods such as fruit are excellent in their dehydrated state, you will often want to reconstitute other dried foods before eating them. -
Page 17: Fruit Dehydration Tips
Fruit Dehydration Tips Dried fruit is a superb food treat. Try it plain as fruit leather, or in ice cream cobblers and pies. It’s hard to imagine a better tasting more nutritious snack than dried fruit. Dried fruit is naturally sweet, has no preservatives, and is inexpensive. Your food dehydrator makes drying fruit easy. -
Page 18: Fruit Leather Dehydration Tips
Fruit Leather Dehydration Tips Sometimes referred to as Fruit Rolls, Fruit Strips, or Fruit Jerky, fruit that is puréed and dried in thin sheets becomes a tasty, chewy, candy-like snack we will call fruit leather. You have probably sampled the commercial versions from the market, but once you’ve tasted it made fresh at home with quality fruit, you’ll never go back to store bought! Fruit leather is a good way to make use of left-over or overripe fruit that might otherwise be discarded. -
Page 19: Vegetable Dehydration Tips
Vegetable Dehydration Tips Dried vegetables are every bit as flavourful and versatile as dried fruits. With dried vegetables you can make delicious soups, stews, casseroles and more. Basically, anywhere you would use fresh vegetables you can use dehydrated vegetables. Before preparing and dehydrating your chosen vegetables, always wash them in cold water. A certain amount of coring, slicing, peeling or shredding is required. -
Page 20: Temperature Conversion Chart
Blanching is faster than steaming but many nutrients are lost in the blanching water. It is not recommended for chopped or shredded vegetables, which would easily overcook during blanching. To blanch sliced vegetables, drop the prepared vegetable into a large pot of boiling water. -
Page 21: Meats - Fish - Poultry Dehydration Tips
Meats - Fish - Poultry Dehydration Tips Dried meats are best when made for upcoming camping and backpacking trips. When reconstituted they yield a tasty meat, somewhat like fresh cooked. IMPORTANT NOTE: Except for jerky, cooking of all meats and fish before drying is required to ensure safety. -
Page 22: Jerky
Jerky Dehydrating meat without prior cooking will produce the rigid chewy style of meat known as jerky. It is one of the oldest known forms of meat preservation. Because «jerked meat» is made without cooking the meat first, it is important to start with quality meat, and to have a clean and sanitary work area. -
Page 23: Drying Other Items
Drying Other Items Flowers The flowers should be picked after the dew has dried and before the evening dampness. Flowers should be dried as quickly and as soon as possible after picking. Discard any damaged or brown leaves. Place in trays without overlapping. Drying times will vary depending upon size and type of flower. - Page 26 LIMITED ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY This appliance is warranted to be free from any manufacturing defects under normal use and conditions for one (1) year from date of purchase. During that period, should the appliance fail to operate properly, return the appliance with your sales receipt to the store where purchased. This product warranty covers only the original consumer purchase of the product.
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