DR 2751 - Food Dehydrator CLATRONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DR 2751 CLATRONIC

General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal packing. The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fit for commercial use. Do not use it outdoors (except if it is designed to be used outdoors). Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately. Do not put it in water. When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull on the plug, not the cable) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories. Never leave the appliance unsupervised. To protect children from the dangers posed by electrical appliances, make sure that the cable is hanging low and that children do not have access to the appliance. Check the appliance and the cable for damage on a regular basis. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged. Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure to danger, always have a faulty cable be replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer service or by a qualified person and with a cable of the same type. Use only original spare parts. Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety Instructions“.

Never place the device in the vicinity of e.g. walls or curtains during use. Please do not place the machine on metal surfaces (e.g. sink). The machine must always be switched off before the mains lead is removed. Never immerse the lid of the food dehydrator in water.

Remove any packaging and transport safety equipment from the device, if present. All parts should be rubbed down with a damp cloth. This will remove dust which might have collected during transport. Re-insert the parts in the reverse order. Insert the mains plug into a correctly installed 230 V, 50 Hz safety power socket. For the relevant information please see the type plate on the device. Ensure that the machine is switched off. Place the machine on the dry, non-slip surface.

Special Safety Instructions Before Initial Use

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Seite 27 Drying Food

Drying food is an efficient method of preserving fruit, vegetables, herbs, meat, etc. Storing dried foods is easy and requires little storage space. The shelf-life can be further extended by storage in airtight containers. Please note that food which you have produced at home in your food dehydrator may have a different appearance to convenience foods that you buy in the supermarket or organic food shop. The reason for this is that no artificial colourings or preservatives are used in your food dehydrator. You can also (partially) reverse the drying process by simply soaking the dried fruit or vegetables in cold water or cooking them with other foods. Drying Fruit and Vegetables

1. Please wash the fruit or vegetables thoroughly.

2. If necessary, remove any pips, stones and damaged parts.

3. Cut and grate the food which you would like to dry into pieces of the required

size (e.g. cut apricots in half).

4. If required, you can pre-blanch the vegetables and sprinkle the fruit with a little

lemon, sugar, cinnamon, honey or grated coconut.

5. Fruit with a naturally waxy skin (e.g. grapes and figs) and long cooking times

should be blanched. 6. Place the fruits on the grid(s) in such a way that the fruits do not touch one another. Each grid can hold approx. three small sliced apples.

7. Up to five grids can be used at the same time.

8. Replace the lid and then close the machine.

9. Switch on the food dehydrator with the ON/OFF switch.

Please note that the drying times also depend on the ambient temperature. Some foods require up to 12 hours. Remove any fat and gristle from the meat. Then cut the meat into narrow strips. Marinate the meat for 6 to 8 hours. Place the strips on the grid(s). Here too it is possible to use five grids at the same time. Replace the lid and close the machine. Switch on the machine using the ON/OFF switch. Here too the drying time depends on the ambient temperature. Meat requires approx. 8 to 10 hours. Before checking whether your food has dried sufficiently, you should store it in a cool place for a short time. Dried foods should be solid to the touch. Please ensure that there are no soft areas.

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Seite 28 Drying Petals and Herbs

1. Cut the flowers/herbs in the late afternoon if possible and not early in the morning as there is then too much moisture (dew) on them.

2. Please select flowers or herbs which feel solid and have not completely opened.

Flowers which have opened completely lose their petals during the drying process. In the case of herbs you can use both complete stems and individual leaves.

3. Spread the flowers thinly over the grid(s).

4. Now proceed as described under points 7 to 8 ("Drying Fruit and Vegetables").

5. In order to produce a potpourri from your dry petals, store the dried flowers or

petals in an airtight, sealable container (preferably made of glass). Cleaning

1. Always remove the mains lead before cleaning the machine and wait until it has

2. The outside of the machine is cleaned if necessary with a slightly damp cloth

without any additives.

3. The grids can be cleaned as usual in soapy water. Please do not use any abrasive detergents or scouring agents.

This device has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance with the latest safety regulations. Subject to technical changes without prior notice! Guarantee The device supplied by our Company is covered by a 24 month guarantee starting on the date of purchase (receipt). During the life of the guarantee any fault of the device or its accessories *) ascribable to material or manufacturing defects will be eliminated free of charge by repairing or, at our discretion, by replacing it. The guarantee services do not entail an extension of the life of the guarantee nor do they give rise to any right to a new guarantee! Proof of the guarantee is provided by the proof of purchase. Without proof of purchase no free replacement or repair will be carried out. If you wish to make a claim under the guarantee please return the entire machine in the original packaging to your dealer together with the receipt. *) Damage to accessories does not mean automatic free replacement of the whole machine. In such cases please contact our hotline. Broken glass or breakage of plastic parts are always subject to a charge.

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Seite 29 Defects to consumables or parts subject to wearing (e.g. motor pistons, kneading blades, drive shafts, spare remote control, spare toothbrushes, saw blades, etc.) as well as cleaning, maintenance or the replacement of said parts are not covered by the guarantee and hence are to be paid! The guarantee lapses in case of unauthorized tampering. After the expiry of the guarantee After the expiry of the guarantee repairs can be carried by the competent dealer or repair service against the payment of the ensuing costs.

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