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| Brand | Steba |
| Model | ED 8 |
| Product type | Food dehydrator |
| Number of trays | 5 (maximum 9 with optional additional trays) |
| Temperature range | 35 °C to 70 °C |
| Timer | 1 to 48 hours |
| Power supply | 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz |
| Power | Approx. 500 W (estimate) |
| Material | Plastic and metal (heating parts) |
| Included accessories | 5 trays, 1 herb mat, 1 fruit leather mat |
| Main functions | Hot air drying, tray rotation, temperature and timer settings |
| Care and cleaning | Unplug and let cool; clean grids and lid with detergent; never immerse in water |
| Safety | Hot surface (burn risk); do not use near water; minimum 10 cm distance from wall; automatic shut-off at timer end |
| Spare parts | Additional trays available from Steba service |
| Repairability | Repairs only by authorized after-sales service; damaged cable must be replaced by a professional |
| Hygiene | Cleaning necessary after each use to prevent mold |
| Use | Private and domestic (kitchen, etc.) |
| Weight | Approx. 4 kg (estimate) |
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USER MANUAL ED 8 STEBA
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Black Steba rice cooker with digital display and control buttons (no visible text or symbols on body)220-240V\~; 50Hz; 500W
Instructions for use 10
Mode d'emploi 18
This appliance is for private and indoor use only and must not be used commercially. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it at a safe place. When the appliance is given to another person the instruction manual should be passed to that person, too. Only use the appliance as described in the instruction manual and pay attention to the safety information. No liability for damages or accidents will be accepted, which are caused by not paying attention to the instruction manual. Remove all packaging and sticker. Wash up all parts carefully (see cleaning).
Safety information
Hot surface! There is danger of burning when touching the surface during operation. Set the back of the device with a distance of 10cm to the kitchen wall.
- Connect and operate the appliance in accordance with the specifications shown on the rating label.
- Do not use if the plug cord is damaged. Verify before every use.
- Do not plug with wet hands.
- Connect the power plug to a properly installed and easily accessible socket only.
- To unplug the power plug, always pull the plug – not the cable.
- Plug off the appliance after each use or in case of failure.
- Do not pull at the cord. Don’t pull it over edges and don’t bend it too much.
- Keep the cord away from hot parts.
The appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience/knowledge, provided that are supervised or have been provided with instruction in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not use the packaging as a toy. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised.
- Children under the age of 8 must be kept away from the appliance and the connecting cable.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or packaging material (e.g. Plastic Bags).
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The appliance must not be operated using a timer or a separate remote system!
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Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
- Do not leave the appliance outdoors or in a damp area.
Never place anything on top of the device and do not cover the ventilation slots.
- Never immerse the unit in water.
- Leave a space of about 10cm around the device.
- Never use the device after a malfunction, e.g. if it felt down or has been damaged in any other manner.
- The manufacturer is not liable for damage which is occurring due to the usage of the appliance in a different way as described or a mistake in the handling has been made.
- To prevent injury, repairs such as replacing a damaged cord, should only be carried out by a customer service. Only original spare parts have to be used.
- The device gets hot, only transport if it cooled down.
- Only use the device as described in this manual.
- You must not put any materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic etc. into the appliance.
- This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
o staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and others working environments
o by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments
o bed and breakfast type environments.
- Before initial use: clean all parts carefully and leave to dry. Heat up the device for about 30 min. to eliminate the smell of newness.
Attention! Device gets hot. Danger of burns!
Touchable surfaces will be hot during operation! Place the device on a flat and insensitive surface with and distance of at least 70cm to burnable materials.
- If an extension cable is used, it has to have a cross-section of 1.5mm^2
- If a GS-tested 16 A multi-pin extension is used, it may not be charged with more than 3680 watts due to fire hazard.
- Make sure that children do not tease the cable or that a trip hazard occurs.
- The device must always be disconnected from the power supply if it is not supervised and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
- Hygiene: Please always clean the device to avoid bacteria and mold formation.
- Unplug the device after usage.
Cleaning
Attention! Pull the plug before cleaning and allow the device to cool down.
- Never immerse the unit into water.
- Clean the electrical part with a damp cloth.
- Clean the trays and the lid with normal detergent and leave to dry.
Workplace
Important:
Never place this device on or next to hot surfaces (e.g. hot stoves). Only use it on a even, stable and a heat resisting surface. It is important that no inflammable items are near to the device. Do not place the device on the edge of the table so that it cannot be touched by children or fall down when touched.
Generally
Natural preservation of fruit and vegetables through a drying process in 35^ C – 70^ C warm air. Throughout the drying process, all moisture is extracted. Vitamins, minerals and nutrients are retained and the flavour is intensified. After cooling the food, store it in a closable container. There you can keep it for a longer time.
It is important to ensure, that the food does not contain any residual moisture, as this may cause mold.
Usage
Dried fruits such as banana chips or thin slices of apples are healthy treats to nibble. Pay attention if small children eat dried fruits.
Dried vegetables and dried herbs can be used for cooking of sauces and soups. The dried vegetable or fruit can also be soaked overnight.
Preparation
The quality of the dried products is as good as that of the raw food. Therefore, only use washed and fresh fruits and vegetables. Please do not use overripe food! Remove all cores, stalks and stones (except cherries). Do not peel fruits.
Cut the food in equal pieces – thin slices dry faster. To avoid discoloration, brush the fruits with lemon juice. Place the food with the cut side up on the tray – the food may not be superimposed and the distance between the pieces must be chosen in a manner that air can circulate sufficiently.
As food dries differently, place congeneric fruits or vegetable on one tray only. A ready dried tray can be withdrawn during the drying process, or a new tray can be added.
Vegetable with a firm structure should be blanched for 2 minutes in hot water.
Put into operation
• Always place the lid on top during operation.
- Plug in the device and press the ON/OFF button. The display alternately shows the default setting 50°C and 10 hours.
- The trays rotate and the device starts to work.
- If you want to change the timer, press the timer button. Use the +/- buttons to set the minutes. Press the timer button again to set the hours from 1 to 48. If you keep pressing the +/- buttons, the time will change in fast-forward mode.
- If you want to change the temperature, press the temperature button. Use the +/- buttons to set the temperature from 35 to 70^ .
- It is better to use more trays with less food than to overload the trays.
- Once, the time runs out, the device stops. Press the ON/OFF button and unplug the device. After the timer has expired or the device has been switched off, the cooling fan keeps running for a few seconds.
- Allow the dried food to cool down, then place it into a dry and airtight container.
Accessories
Trays:
o The device comes with 5 trays, Optionally, the device can be operated with a maximum of 9 trays. Additional trays are available from the STEBA service.
- Mat for herbs:
o The device comes with 1 mat for herbs. Place the mat on a tray to dry herbs.
- Mat for jelly:
o The device comes with 1 mat for jelly. Place the mat on a tray in order to produce e.g. fruit leather.
Herbs
| Temperature Time Info | ||
| Basil, Savory, Stinging nettle, Tarragon, Lovage, Marjoram, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Thyme | 60°C 4 – 6 hours | On the mat for herbs |
Blooms
| Temperature Time Info | ||
| Elderflower 60°C 4 – 6 hours | ||
| Lavender 60°C 4 – 6 hours | ||
| Chamomile 60°C 4 – 6 hours | ||
| Marigold 60°C 4 – 6 hours |
Fruits (remove pips, core and stripe)
| Temperature Time Info | ||
| Apple sliced 3 – 5mm 70°C 8 – 10 hours | ||
| Pear sliced 3 – 5mm 70°C 5 – 6 hours | ||
| Cherries pitted / halved 65°C 14 – 16 hours Skin down | ||
| Apricots pitted/quartered | 70°C | 14 – 15 hours Skin down |
| Plum pitted / quartered | 70°C | 14 – 16 hours Skin down |
| Peaches pitted / quartered | 70°C | 16 – 18 hours Skin down |
| Orange sliced 3 – 5mm | 65°C 6 – 8 hours | |
| Lemon sliced 3 – 5mm | 65°C 6 – 8 hours | |
| Bananas sliced 3mm | 70°C | 10 – 12 hours |
Vegetables
| Temperature Time Info | ||
| Zucchini sliced 3 – 5mm 65°C 6 – 8 hours | ||
| Pumpkin sliced 3 – 5mm 65°C 6 – 8 hours | ||
| Pepper in strips 3 – 5mm 65°C 6 – 8 hours | ||
| Tomatoes sliced 3 – 5mm 65°C 6 – 8 hours | ||
| Onions sliced 3 – 5mm 60°C 6 – 8 hours | ||
| Leek sliced 5mm 70°C 3 – 4 hours | ||
| Carrots sliced 5mm 70°C 4 – 5 hours | ||
| Celeriac diced 5mm 70°C 5 – 6 hours | ||
| Mushrooms sliced 5 – 6mm 55°C 6 – 8 hours |
The result depends on the thickness of the slices (should be between 3 and 5 mm) and the humidity of the food.
- The given temperatures and times are approximate values and may change significantly in some cases.
The condition of the dried food should be as followed:
o Herbs/blossom = crumbly
o fruits = flexible /leathery
o vegetable = flexible/crumbly
Correct Disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.
Packaging disposal: Do not throw away the package materials. Please put it in the recycling bin.
Gift box: Paper, should be put to the old paper collection point. Plastic packaging material and foils should be collected in the special collection containers.
Service and Repair:
If the appliance must be repaired, please get in touch with your trader or with the manufacturer:
