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POST OPERATION
13. Set the Power Switch to “OFF” when you are done.
14. Unplug the Dehydrator when not in use.
15. Clean the Dehydrator after each use, especially the Diffuser. See the
“CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS” section of this booklet.
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• The purpose of this Dehydrator is to dry, not cook. It does not operate in the same
manner as an oven. Its operation and performance should not be compared to that
of an oven.
• The Dehydrator’s “SET TEMP.” is only the highest temperature that
will be reached during a heating cycle. It is the temperature at which the
Heater turns off. The Fan will continue to operate. Heating resumes
when the temperature falls 5 to 10 degrees below the “SET TEMP.”
• The maximum temperature to which you can set the Dehydrator is 160
o
F (71
o
C).
The Dehydrator may or may not reach Set Temperature depending on several
factors including: the temperature in the area where the Dehydrator is operating;
whether or not an extension cord is being used; whether or not the Dehydrator is
sharing the electrical circuit with other appliances; food thickness, temperature and
moisture content; the amount and position of food on the racks.
• For maximum Dehydrator performance: DO NOT use extension cords; operate
the Dehydrator in an area where the temperature is above 70
o
F (21
o
C); remove all
other appliances from the electrical circuit to which you connect the Dehydrator;
make sure the door is fully closed with no gaps in the seal; connect the Dehydrator
to an electrical circuit protected by a 20-Amp circuit breaker.
CABINET DOOR
Wipe the Door and Seal clean with a moderately damp cloth and soap if necessary.
Wipe off any residue if soap is used. Wipe the glass clean with a rag or paper
towels and glass cleaner.
DRIP TRAY
Empty then wash the Drip Tray in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry the Drip
Tray before re-installing it in the Dehydrator.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The Dehydrator loses power and
will not restart.
• Turn the Dehydrator off and disconnect the
Power Cord from the electrical outlet. Press
the button on the Circuit Breaker (located on
the back of the Dehydrator near the top) to
reset it.
• Check the household circuit breaker
controlling the electrical outlet to which you
connected the Dehydrator. Make sure that
the breaker is rated 20 Amp and no other
appliances are used at the same time. Reset
it, if necessary.
Uneven or incomplete drying.
• Do not cover the center holes in the Racks.
• Rotate the Racks every 45 to 90 minutes depending on the food being dried. Move the
top Rack to the bottom. Move all other Racks up one shelf. Turn the Racks around.
• Don’t crowd food items. Space items ½” to 1” (1.3 to 2.5 cm) apart on the Racks.
• Increase the drying time and temperature.
• Do not block the vents on the bottom of the Dehydrator.
• Keep the Dehydrator at least 6” (15.2 cm) away from any wall.
If the above tips do not resolve the problem you are having with the Dehydrator,
contact Customer Service at the number on the back of this manual for additional
information and further troubleshooting.
WARNING! Before cleaning, assembling or disassembling the
Dehydrator, make sure the Dehydrator is OFF and the PLUG IS REMOVED
FROM THE OUTLET/POWER SOURCE!
Circuit Breaker
Reset Button