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USER MANUAL Valle di Frutta 10028630 Klarstein

Congratulations on purchasing this equipment. Please read this manual carefully and take care of the following hints to avoid damages. Any failure caused by ignoring the mentioned items and cautions mentioned in the instruction manual are not covered by our warranty and any liability.

CONTENT

Technical Data 10

Declaration of Conformity 10

Safety Instructions 11

Use and Operation 12

Prepare food 13

Drying Times 14

Hints on Disposal 16

TECHNICAL DATA

Item number 10028629, 10028630
Power supply 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Power consumption 250 W

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Producer:

Chal-Tec GmbH, Wallstraße 16, 10179 Berlin, Germany.

This product is conform to the following European Directives:

2014/30/EU (EMC)

2014/35/EU (LVD)

2011/65/EU (RoHS)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read all the safety and operating instructions carefully and retain them for future reference.
• Do not operate this Appliance on a flammable material such as a wood surface or on any tablecloth. Do not operate this appliance on a non-heat-resistant glass cooktop or cutting board.
• It is imperative that an additional heat-resistant cooking surface protected with a heat resistant finish at least the size of the unit or larger be placed underneath this unit. This will serve to protect the surface beneath from heat that can be generated by the food dehydrator.
• Before using the Dehydrator, check that all parts are operating properly and perform their intended functions. Check for any conditions that may affect the unit operation. DO NOT use if the power cord is damaged or frayed.
• To avoid starting appliance unintentionally, make sure the power switch is in OFF position before connecting Dehydrator to power outlet.
• Always disconnect Dehydrator from power source before servicing, changing accessories, displacing or cleaning unit. Unplug Dehydrator when not in use.
• Keep children away. Never leave the appliance unattended. Monitor Dehydrators while in use.
• Manufacturer declines any responsibility in case of improper use of Dehydrator. Improper use of Dehydrator will void warranty.
• Electrical repair must be done by authorized service centre. Use only factory original parts and accessories. Modification of Dehydrator voids warranty.
• Never open rear panel of dehydrator. Never remove back screen from dehydrator.
• If extension cord is used be sure the marked electrical rating is at least as great as the electrical rating of this appliance.
• Be sure dehydrator is stable during use. All four feet should be secure on a level surface. Dehydrator should not move during operation.
• Do not operate dehydrator outdoors or near any flammable or combustible materials. Indoor use only. Not for commercial use.
• Use in a well ventilated location. Do not block air vents on door or at rear of dehydrator. Keep dehydrator at least (30.5cm) away from any wall to allow for proper air circulation.
• Do not operate dehydrator on flammable surfaces such as carpeting, etc.
• To prevent electric shock. Do not immerse unit and control panel in water or liquid. Serious injury from electric shock could result. Do not use appliance with wet hands or bare feet. Do not operate near running water.

• Disconnect from power outlet before cleaning components. Read all instructions before cleaning dehydrator.

• After cleaning, make sure dehydrator is completely dry before reconnecting to the power outlet - if not; electric shock may result.

• Do not place or use the unit or any parts on or near hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven, or on stove top. Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch any hot surfaces.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• Lf appliance malfunctions during use, shut down unit immediately and discontinue use. Do not attempt to open control panel. This product has no user-serviceable parts. Always contact authorized service centre if unit malfunctions or for service. Do not use or replace with any unauthorized parts not intended for this unit. All parts for this appliance must be used according to Instruction Manual. ONLY use manufacturer approved parts from authorized Service Center. Any other parts or accessories not intended for use with this appl lance is strictly prohibited and will void warranty.

USE AND OPERATION

Functional buttons

①/Time	For time setting.
SET/℃	For temperature setting.

Operation

1 First press the TIME button, display will show [0000] and keep flash, At the same time, Press the TIME button set time, 1 press = 1 hour up, from 1-48 hours.
2 After the display keep time, then press the SET button, display will show TEMP is 70^ , if you need set TEMP, you need presse SET button again, TEMP will from 40 - 70^ , 1 press = 5^ up.
3 Once you have the desired time and temperature set, the dehydrator will working on. At any time, you can adjust the temperature by using the SET, button. You can stop the dehydrator at any time by pressing the Time button keep than 3 seconds.

Before first Use

Before using the first time, wipe all parts of the appliance. Clean the trays with a lightly moistened cloth. Use detergent as needed. Do not wash the BASE in a dishwasher or immerse it in water or any other liquid!

NOTE: It is recommended to put all trays on to the appliance during using it, no matter how many trays are empty.

Important Hints on Use

• Wash products before putting in the appliance. Do not put wet products into appliance, rub it dry.
• Attention: Do not put sections with products if there is water in it.
• Cut off the spoiled parts of products. Slice the products in such a way to situate it freely between the sections.
• The duration of drying products depends on the thickness of pieces into which it is sliced etc.
• You can change the position of the sections if not all products on it dried well. You can put upper sections down, closer to power base, and lower sections you can put it place of upper sections. Some of the fruits can be covered by its natural protective layer and that is why the duration of drying may increase. To avoid this matter it is better to boil products for about 1-2 minutes and than put it to cold water and rug after that.
• The duration of drying depends on the temperature and humidity of the room the level of humidity of products, thickness of the pieces etc.

PREPARE FOOD

Drying Fruits

• Wash the fruits.
  Take out the pit and cut off the spoiled parts.
• Slice into pieces which you can place freely between the sections.
• You can put the fruits down to natural lemon or pine apple juice not to let them fade
  If you want your fruits to smell pleasantly, you can add cinnamon or coconut swaft

Drying Vegetables

• Wash the vegetables.
  Take out the pit and cut off the spoiled parts.
• Slice into pieces which you can place freely between the sections.
  It is better to boil vegetables for about 1-5minutes and than put it to cold water and than rug dry.

Drying Medicinal Plants

• It is recommended to dry leafs, propagules.
• After drying it is better to put medicinal plants in paper bags or glass cans and place it in dark cool place.

DRYING TIMES

Note: The duration of drying stated in this instruction in approximate. The duration of drying depends on the temperature and humidity of the room the level of humidity of products, thickness of the pieces etc.

Drying Table for Fruits

Food Preparation		Condition after drying	Duration of drying in hours
Apricot Slice it and take out the pit.		Soft
Orange peel Cut it to long stripes. Fragile 6-16
Pineapple (fresh) Peel it and slice into pieces or square parts.	Hard 6-36
Pineapple (tinned) Pour out the juice and dry it.	Soft 6-36
Banana Peel it and slice to round pieces.	Crispy 8-38
Grapes No need to cut it. Soft 8-26
Cherry It is not necessary to take out the pit.			8-30
Pear	Peel it and slice.	Soft	6-26
Fig	Slice it.	Hard 6-26
Cranberry	No need to cut.	Soft 6-26
peach	Cut into 2 pieces and take out the pit when the fruits is half-dried.	Soft 6-26
Date-fruit	Tale out the pit and slice.	Hard	4-8
Apple	Peel it, take out the heart, slice it into round pieces or segments.	Soft	4-8

Drying Table for Vegetables

• It is recommended to boil green beans, cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus and potato. Because those vegetables often are preparing for first and second dishes, it saves its natural color.
• How to boil: put the preliminary prepared vegetables into a saucepan with boiling water for about 3-5 minutes. Than pour out the water and put vegetable into the appliance.

Food Preparation		Condition after drying	Duration of drying in hours
Artichoke Cut it to strips. fragile 5-13
Egg-plant Peel it and slice it into pieces.	Fragile 6-18
Broccoli Peel it and cut it. steam it for about 3-5min.	Fragile 6-20
Mushrooms Slice it for dry it whole (small mushrooms).	Hard 6-14
Green beans Cut it and boil till become transparent.	Fragile	8-26
Cabbage	Peel it and cut into stripes. Take out the heart	Hard 6-14
Brussels sprouts	Cut the stems into 2 pieces.	Crispy	8-30
Cauliflower	Boil till becomes soft. Hard	6-16
Potato	Slice it, boil for about 8-10min.	Crispy	8-30
Onion	Slice it into thin round pieces.	Crispy 8-14
Carrot	Boil till becomes soft. shred it or slice into round pieces.	Crispy 8-14
Cucumber	Peel it and slice into round pieces.	Hard 6-18
Sweet pepper	Cut it to stripes or to round pieces. Take out the heart.	Crispy 4-14
Piquant pepper Noreed to cut it. Hard 8-14
parsley Put the leafs into sections. Crispy 2-10
Tomato Peel it. Cut it into pieces or into round pieces	Hard 8-24
Rhubarb Peel it and slice it into pieces.	Chewy 8-38
Beetroot Boil it, let it cool down, cut off the roots and slice it to round pieces.	Crispy 8-16
Celery Slice it into pieces.	Crispy 6-14
Spring onion Shred it.	Crispy 6-10
Asparagus Slice it into pieces.	Crispy	6-14
Garlic Peel it and slice into round pieces.	Crispy 6-16
Spinach Boil till it becomes fade. Crispy	6-16
Champignons Choose the mushrooms with hats which bend inside. cut into pieces or dry whole.	Hard and Crispy	3-10

HINTS ON DISPOSAL

According to the European waste regulation 2012/19/EU this symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council or your household waste disposal service.

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