Food Dehydrator Model EFD-1010 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed as below: 1. Read all instructions carefully. 2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put the base, cord & plug in water or any other liquid. 3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. 5.
FIRST USE & OPERATION . . BEFORE USING: 1) Carefully unpack the food dehydrator. 2) Wash the five dehydrator trays and lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly. 3) Wipe the dehydrator base with a clean, soft cloth or sponge. NEVER IMMERSE BASE, CORD OR PLUG IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID. HOW TO USE: 1) Make sure unit is switched OFF and unplugged before using. 2) Always wash the dehydrator trays and lid before each use to avoid any food contamination.
FIRST USE & OPERATION (CONT.) VEGETABLE DRYING CHART .. PREPARATION & PRETREATMENT OF VEGETABLES: Vegetables dried at home require a little more effort in processing and storage than do fruits because they are low in acid and have little sugar. Some vegetables have a poor quality when dehydrated, and are better frozen than dried. Others, such as potatoes, are available at reasonable prices all year round, and it may not be worth your time to dry them unless they are used for lightweight camping.
PREPARATION & PRETREATMENT OF FRUITS: Almost all fruits are suitable for drying at home, but some fruits will require more drying time than others; the guidelines offered in this manual will help you get started. Some fruits might not be suitable for drying all year round, so it will be helpful to learn which fruits are in season and experiment with those first. Preparation: Wash fruits well and remove any bruised or overripe portions. Peel if desired. Larger fruits may be halved.
MEAT DRYING PREPERATION OTHER DRYABLE ITEMS. .. Normally raw meat is used for making jerky. However, cooked meat as well as raw meat can be dehydrated. Make sure to always cut meat down to bite size before dehydration. It is much easier to work with beforehand. Be extra careful when making jerky from raw chicken or turkey because salmonella bacteria may be present in poultry when it is purchased. It is extremely important to cut raw chicken or turkey into portions that do not exceed 1/4" thickness.
FOOD STORAGE .. Packaging: DRIED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY PACKAGED IN ORDER TO KEEP WELL. Package your dried foods in freezer plastic bags, squeezing out as much air as possible. Heat-sealable bags may also be used. Store the plastic bags inside of airtight metal, plastic or glass containers. Storing foods in rigid containers without first putting them into the freezer bags exposes the dried foods to air. Vacuum packaging equipment for home use is available in some stores around the country.
RETURN INSTRUCTIONS RETURNS: A. Any return of defective merchandise to the manufacturer must be processed accordingly by first contacting customer service (contact information shown below) to obtain an RA # (Return Authorization Number). We will not accept any returns of merchandise without an applicable RA #. B. IMPORTANT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS. Your Warranty depends on your following these instructions if you are returning the unit to Maxi-Matic USA: 1.
