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Food Dehydrator Instruction Manual Model AFD-615/615C...
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Now you can enjoy delicious homemade beef jerky, nutritious dried fruits, fruit leathers and even add a pleasant aroma to your home by creating your very own potpourri. Please read the following instructions carefully before your first use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following: 1. Important: Read all instructions carefully before first use. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or the appliance itself in water or other liquid.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised. 3. If a longer extension cord is used: a.
HOW TO USE Before First Use: 1. Read all instructions and important safeguards. 2. Remove all packaging materials and make sure items are received in good condition. 3. Tear up all plastic bags as they can pose a risk to children. 4.
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TIPS Your Automatic Rotating Food Dehydrator provides a fast and economical way to increase the time that your food will keep. The best way to obtain optimum results is to experiment and adjust accordingly. There are some guidelines however, that will help towards obtaining good results.
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TIPS TIPS FOOD CUTTING: Shred, slice or dice foods uniformly. For the best results, slices should be between ¼" and ¾" thick. BEFORE YOU START: Make sure your dehydrator is clean before using it. Wash your hands, bowls, containers, counters, boards and all utensils thoroughly. PREHEAT DEHYDRATOR: The moisture in the food will cause an initial temperature drop inside the dehydrator.
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TIPS FOOD LABELING: Labeling each container helps to remind you of the contents, date of drying and original weight. Keeping records of all of this information will be of great help towards improving your drying techniques and obtaining better results. STORAGE: Proper storage is essential to maintain the quality of foods.
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RECIPES/TIPS PREPARING AND DEHYDRATING FRUITS: Hint: To keep foods from sticking, brush a light coat of vegetable oil on your fruit leather sheet. It will make removing food and cleaning easier. APPLES: Wash and peel (if desired), core and slice into ¼ inch slices or rounds. You may wish to soak the fruits in lemon juice for 2-3 minutes prior to dehydrating.
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RECIPES/TIPS PREPARING AND DEHYDRATING VEGETABLES: GREEN BEANS: Wash, snip off ends and break into segments. Steam or blanch for 4 minutes. Freeze solid for 40 minutes to tenderize before drying. Dehydrate for about 23-30 hours or until crisp and brittle. To rehydrate, soak for 2 hours in cold water. BROCCOLI: Wash and peel the tough skin from the stalk.
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RECIPES/TIPS PREPARING AND DEHYDRATING JERKY AND LEATHERS: MEAT JERKY: Use lean meat. Cut off any visible fat as it can make jerky turn rancid. Cut meat into long narrow strips. Marinate meat 1 to 24 hours (depending on your preference) in the refrigerator and drain.
HOW TO CLEAN HOW TO CLEAN: 1. Always unplug the unit from wall outlet prior to any cleaning operation. 2. Use warm water and soap to clean the trays and cover. Do not use scouring pads or any abrasive cleansers. 3.
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United States. Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or replace, at its option, defective parts at no charge, provided the product is returned, freight prepaid with proof of purchase and U.S.