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Assembly Instructions and User’s Manual 26 sq ft. Professional Dehydrator Style #FSGWCO5009 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Customer Service: (888)815-4252, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday thru Friday, Central Standard Time or (888) 922-2336, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sunday, Central Standard Time or email customerservice@academy.com...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warnings......................2 Parts List......................3 How to use your new dehydrator..............4 Fruit Drying Guide..................8 Vegetable Drying Guide................9 Cleaning and Maintenance.................10 Warranty Information..................11 Page 1 of 11...
WARNINGS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using any electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be observed including the following. • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. • To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put appliance in water or other liquid. • Do not touch hot surfaces.
PARTS LIST Extension Cord Instructions: • A short power supply cord should be used to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. • Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. •...
HOW TO USE YOUR NEW DEHYDRATOR Assembly Instructions: CAUTION: BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR CLEANING THE DEHYDRATOR MAKE SURE POWER SWITCH IS TURNED OFF AND UNIT IS UNPLUGGED FROM ANY POWER SOURCE Assembly is a simple process. 1. Remove the drying racks and any loose items from the unit, then close the door. 2.
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HOW TO USE YOUR NEW DEHYDRATOR 12. The unit automatically stops when time set has been reached, but the power to the unit remains on. 13. Push the on/off button to turn unit off and unplug when not in use. Other Functions: This unit will automatically cycle through a display on the panel showing SET TIME, then TIME REMAINING for your drying, followed by the PRESET TEMPERATURE and then the ACTUAL...
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HOW TO USE YOUR NEW DEHYDRATOR Drying Jerky: Jerky is the most popular food to make in dehydrators. Making it yourself can save you money and allow you to create your own recipes. Use any lean meat you prefer such as beef, venison or fish.
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HOW TO USE YOUR NEW DEHYDRATOR Drying Vegetables: Unlike other food, vegetables lose a lot of moisture towards the end of the process. Therefore, they must be checked constantly near the end of the drying process. Preparing Vegetables: 1. Thoroughly wash your vegetables to remove any dirt. Peel the vegetable and slice it into even sizes so that they dry at the same rate.
VEGETABLE DRYING GUIDE Average Vegetable Preparation Steam Blanching Time Drying time Cook until tender, peel, Beets 2-7 hours cut into 1/4" thick strips Peel and cut off each Carrots 2-2½ minutes 2-8 hours end, dice into 1/4" slices Trim edges. Cut in 3/8" Celery 3 minutes 3-5 hours...
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Maintenance: 1. Before cleaning check if the dehydrator is unplugged and cooled down. 2. Thoroughly wash trays with warm soapy water and dry completely. Do not submerse base in water. Do not let water get in fan. 3.
We ask that you kindly fill in the details on your warranty card and return it within one week from date of purchase. Send warranty card to: Game Winner Dehydrator C/O CI PO Box 444...
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