DR 448 CB - Food Dehydrator BOMANN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DR 448 CB BOMANN

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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. Om uw gedroogde bloemen te gebruiken voor een potpourri, kunt u ze het best in een luchtdichte container bewaren (bij voorkeur glas).

Functioneren

i OPMERKING:

Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the appliance.

Symbols in these Instructions for Use

Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the machine:

WARNING:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks.

CAUTION:

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects.

NOTE:

This highlights tips and information.

General Notes

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. If you give this device to other people, please also pass on the operating instructions.

• 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. 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.
• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.
• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the device must not be used.
• Use only original spare parts.
• In order to ensure your children's safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.

WARNING!

Don't let small children play with foils for danger of suffocation!

Special safety instructions for this appliance

• Please do not operate the device with an external timer or a separate remote control system.
• Place the appliance on an even, moisture and heat-resistant surface.
• Use a heat resistant plate when placing on sensitive surfaces.
• Do not move the device when it is in operation.
• Due to the rising heat and vapours the device should not be operated under wall cupboards.
• Keep the unit at a safe distance from easily inflammable objects such as furniture, curtains, etc. (30 cm). Under no circumstances should the device be installed in cupboards.

• Ventilation: Always keep the ventilation slots free from any obstructions and dirt.

• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure to danger, always have faulty cable be replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer service or by qualified person and with a cable of the same type.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  • Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older 8 years and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

CAUTION:

Do not immerse the device into water for cleaning. Please follow the instructions as stipulated in the chapter “Cleaning”.

Before Initial Use

• 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 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.

General instructions

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.

The drying times depend on different factors: such as size, texture of the single pieces, quantities, heating setting, and ambient temperature.

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.

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.

Drying Meat

1. Remove any fat and gristle from the meat. Then cut the meat into narrow strips.
2. Marinate the meat for 6 to 8 hours.
3. Place the strips on the grid(s).

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/herbs thinly over the grid(s).

4. 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).

Operation

i NOTE:

• Up to 5 grids can be used at the same time.
  • The appliance features 2 heating settings.

• The grids can be stacked on top of each other at two different heights. When doing so, pay attention to the spacers at the outer ring.

• Carefully stack the grids on top of each other and then close the lid.

• Use the button ⏻ to switch on the appliance. The left indicator lamp lights up. Heating setting 1 is activated.
• Press the :: button to select heating setting 2. The right indicator lamp lights up. When pressing :: again, the system will switch back to heating setting 1 and the right indicator lamp turns off.

Stop operation

To stop operation, press the button. The indicator lamps turn off. Disconnect the mains plug.

Cleaning

WARNING:

• Always remove the mains lead before cleaning!
- Wait until the machine has cooled down completely!
- Under no circumstances should you immerse the device in water for cleaning purposes. Otherwise this might result in an electric shock or fire.

CAUTION:

• Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive items.
• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.
• Clean the housing after use using a slightly moist cloth.
• Make sure that no fluid matter gets into any of the openings of the housing. This might damage the device or result in an electric shock.
• The deposits can be cleaned off by hand in a bowl of water with the unit disconnected from the mains.

Technical Data

Model: DR 448 CB

Power supply: 220-240 V\~, 50 Hz

Power consumption: 300 W

Protection class: ....II

Net weight: approx. 1.75 kg

The right to make technical and design modifications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved.

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.

Disposal

Meaning of the "Wheelie Bin" Symbol

Take care of our environment, do not dispose of electrical appliances via the household waste.

Dispose of obsolete or defective electrical appliances via municipal collection points.

Please help to avoid potential environmental and health impacts through improper waste disposal.

You contribute to recycling and other forms of utilization of old electric and electronic appliances.

Your municipality provides you with information about collecting points.

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