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DEHYDRATOR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom Probable Cause Items to Check
No Heat – No Fan No Power to Unit Switch. 1. Unit is plugged in.
2. Power switch on.
3.
House power on–outlet workIng.
No Heat – Fan OK Broken wire in unit. 1. Check temperature setting.
2.
Return for service if persists.
Heat OK – No Fan Motor stalled. 1.
2. Check for foreign objects (pieces
of dried food) jamming fan. Turn
base assembly upside down and
shake vigorously. Turn unit on
side and shake particles out. If
fan still doesn’t operate, return
unit for service.
3. If liquid has been spilled into the
air vents on the fan housing, the
unit must be replaced or re-
turned for inspection.
Slow Drying
. 1.
freely for food to dry. Try
Air leaks due to warped or reducing quantity on each tray.
improperly stacked trays. 2. Check for foreign objects (pieces
of dried food) jamming or
slowing the fan.
3.
Replace warped trays. Note: The
heat from most dishwashers (on
the drying cycle) can warp the
drying trays. Trays must be hand
washed only.
4.
Re-stack trays properly.
Uneven Drying
Variation in food thickness
1. Verify that foods are uniform in
and ripeness.
thickness.
Trays not rotated.
2. Periodically rotate trays
Too much food in trays.
3. Verify that food does not block
Over-heating or
Temperature control not
1. Unplug dehydrator to clear the
functioning at proper range. electronic controls. Re-set
temperature. If temperature varies
Noisy Fan or Motor
Foreign material in fan or
1. Try to clear foreign material by
motor bearings damaged.
shaking as described above. If
no change, return for service