Cuizen CFD-2040CS Instruction Manual page 6

PARTS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Dehydrator
Cabinet
CONTROL PANEL
For safe and best results, read all operating instructions first.
1.
Operate Dehydrator on clean, dry surface.
2.
Plug Dehydrator into a standard 120V, 60 Hz wall outlet. Control Panel Lights lit up.
3.
Position Dehydrator at least 12 in. (30.5 cm) from any wall during operation to allow for proper air
circulation. DO NOT block Air Vents at rear or on door of Dehydrator.
4.
Remove Racks from Dehydrator. Load Dehydrator Racks with food to be dried. Position pieces
so that they do not overlap or touch each other. Allow ample space between pieces of food for
proper air circulation. Remove any excess water from food by patting it with a paper towel. Excess
moisture may cause the Dehydrator temperature to drop.
5.
Press Power Button ON, then adjust Temperature Setting key to desired heat setting. It is
recommended to place an oven thermometer (not included) into Dehydrator to monitor
temperature.
6.
Set Timer Setting key to desired drying time up to 15 hours. Please note Unit will start drying
process immediately when you adjust Timer.
7.
Preheat Dehydrator for 5-10 minutes before loading Racks into Dehydrator.
8.
Install door onto Dehydrator Cabinet by hanging door onto lip on top of Cabinet. Make sure the
sides of door are closed securely against Cabinet. CAUTION: SHARP EDGES.
9.
Water droplets may form on surface of food while dehydrating. Excess humidity can be removed by
blotting food with paper towel CAUTION: the Dehydrator becomes hot!
NOTE: Drying time may vary depending on several factors including relative humidity, air temperature,
product thickness and fat content. Actual temperature in Dehydrator is based on room temperature of
70°F (21°C). If Dehydrator is not used in room temperature setting of 70°F (21°C), temperature indicated
on Temperature Setting may not be achieved or may be exceeded.
Control Panel
Rubber Feet
6
Door
Handle
Removable
Food Trays
(16" x 14.25")