DA 510 - Food Dehydrator GRAEF - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DA 510 GRAEF

Operating Instructions

UKR PREFACE Dear Customer, You have made a good choice by buying this dehydrator. You have purchased a recognized quality product. We would like to thank you for buying this machine and wish you a lot of fun with your new Graef dehydrator. Information in these operating instructions shall help to achieve the best results with this unit. Please read these operating instructions carefully.

INFORMATION ON THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The operating instructions of the dehydrator (in the following referred to as unit) provides you with important information about its commissioning, security, the intended use and care of the unit. The operating instructions shall have to be available at the unit at all times. The instructions have to be read and applied by every person who deals with ● initial operation, ● operation, ● troubleshooting and/or ● cleaning of the unit. Store this operating instructions and pass them on to a possible subsequent owner. These operating instructions cannot take into consideration every conceivable use. For further information or in case of problems which are not dealt with or not dealt with suffi- ciently in these instructions, please get in touch with Graef customer service or your specialist dealers. WARNING MESSAGES In these operating instructions, the following warning messages and signal words are used: WARNING This refers to a potentially dangerous situation. Failure to observe this warning may result in serious injury or even death. IMPORTANT! This refers to application tips and other especially important information!20

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This unit is in conformity with the safety instructions mentioned hereinbe- fore. However, incorrect handling may lead to injury and damage. For safe handling of this unit, please observe the following safety instruc- tions: ● Before using the unit check for any external visible damage of the hous- ing, the connection cable and plug. Do not operate a damaged unit. ● Repairs may be carried out only by an expert or by Graef after-sales service. Incorrect repairs may cause considerable hazards for the user. In addition, any claim under guarantee is forfeited. ● Defective parts must be replaced by original spare parts only. It is only with these parts that the safety requirements are met. ● This appliance can also be used by children from 8 years age as well as by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental ability or with a lack of experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised or have been trained in using the appliance and have understood the dangers which may result from it. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children, unless they are 8 years or older and are su- pervised. ● The unit and its connection cable have to be clear of children who are younger than 8 years. ● Children should be supervised in order to make sure that they do not play with this unit. ● The unit is not intended to be used with an external timer or a separate remove control. ● Always disconnect the connection cable by using plug; do not pull the connecting cable. ● Do not use the unit if the mains cable or plug are damaged. ● Prevent that liquids get on the plug. ● If the connection cable is damaged, it may only be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s customer service or a similarly quali- fied person, in order to avoid potential dangers.21

UKR ● Do not open the housing under any circumstances. When touching live connections and if the electric and mechanical structure is changed, there is danger of electric shock. ● Never touch live parts. They may cause an electric shock or even may lead to death. ● Before connecting the unit, compare the connecting data (voltage and frequency) on the type plate with those of your energy network. These details must correspond so that no damage occurs to the unit. ● Check to see that the power cable has been safely laid. Due to getting caught on the cable, the unit might fall down from the work surface. ● Packaging materials must not be used for playing. There is a danger of suffocation. ● Never use the unit in the vicinity of a source of heat. ● Never use the appliance outdoors, and always keep it in a dry place. ● Immediately after use, clean all accessories coming into contact with foodstuffs. ● In the event of improper use of the unit and accessories, the unit might be damaged and there is danger of injury. ● In order to avoid power surges, never use the unit with wet hands or on a damp or wet surface. ● Do not immerse the unit, power cable and the plug in water or other liquids. ● Do not use any aggressive or abrasive detergents and no solvents. ● Do not scratch off stubborn soiling with hard objects. ● Never clean the unit and the base station under running water and never immerse them into water.22

DANGER CAUSED BY ELECTRIC CURRENT

WARNING Mortal danger is caused by contact with energised cables or components! Please observe the following safety instructions in order to prevent an exposure to electric current: ● Do not use the unit if the mains cable or plug are damaged. ● In this case, you should let the Graef Customer Service install a new connection cable before using the appliance again. This may be done also by an authorised specialist. Do not open the housing under any circumstances. If live connections are touched or the electrical and mechanical construction are modified, there is the danger of electric shock. ● Never touch live parts. This can cause an electric shock and may cause even death. INTENDED USE This unit is not intended for commercial use. Use the unit in closed spaces only. In order to avoid potential dangers, use the unit for drying / dehydrating only. This appliance is intended for domestic and similar use, such as: ● Staff kitchens in shops and office ● In agricultural estates ● By guests in hotels, motels and other living quarters ● In bed and breakfast boarding houses IMPORTANT! Use only for applications akin to households! Another or any exceeding use shall not be considered intended. CAUTION The appliance can cause dangers, if is not used as intended. ● Use the unit exclusively as intended. ● Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions. Claims of any kind caused by damage by unintended use shall be excluded. The risk shall be borne sole by the operator.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

All technical information, data and notes on the installation, the operation and the care contained in these operating instructions correspond to the latest status before printing, and are rendered under consideration of our previous experience and to the best of knowledge. No claims may be derived from the particulars, illustrations and de- scriptions in these instructions. The manufacturer shall not assume any liability for damage caused by: ● non-observation of the instructions23

UKR ● unintended use ● incorrect repairs ● technical modifications ● use of unapproved spare parts Translations shall be carried out to the best of knowledge. We shall not assume any liability for translation mistakes. The original German text only shall be binding. AFTER-SALES SERVICE If your Graef device is damaged, please contact your dealer or the Graef Customer Service at [phone] or write an e-mail to [e-mail]. IMPORTANT! If possible, keep the original packaging during the guarantee period of the unit in order to be able to pack the unit correctly in case of guarantee. UNPACKING When unpacking the unit, proceed as follows: ● Remove the unit from the box. ● Remove the packaging parts. ● Remove any stickers on the unit. Do not remove the type plate!

DISPOSAL OF THE PACKAGING

The packaging protects the unit against transport damage. The packaging materials are se- lected according to the environmental compatibility and disposal-related aspects and can therefore be recycled. The return of packaging into the material cycle saves raw material and reduces the waste vol- ume. Dispose of the packaging material no longer needed at collection points for the “Green Dot” recycling system (in Germany).

DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT

At the end of its service life, this product cannot be disposed of in normal domestic waste. The symbol on the product and in the operating instructions point out to this fact. Reuse the materials according to their marking. With the reuse, recycling or other forms of recycling of old equip- ment, you make an important contribution to the protection of our environment. Please ask your municipal administration for the disposal point.

REQUIREMENTS ON THE INSTALLATION LOCATION

For safe and fault free operation of the unit, the following requirements of the installation location have to be met: ● The unit has to be placed on a solid, flat, horizontal, and non-slipping surface with a suffi- cient weight-carrying capacity. ● Make sure that the unit cannot topple over and does not stand directly in front of a wall.24 ● Do not place the appliance on hot surfaces, such as hotplates, or near them. ● Never use the appliance outdoors, and always keep it in a dry place. ● The unit is not designed for installation in a wall or a built-in cupboard. ● Do not set up the unit in a hot, wet or moist environment. ● Do not place the unit on paper / newsprint paper or loose surfaces. They might be drawn in and clog the ventilation slots. Make sure that the ventilation slots are not covered up. ● Place the unit at least 30 cm away from a wall. ● The socket has to be easily accessible so that the power cable can be removed easily in case of emergency. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION For safe and fault-free operation of the unit, the following requirements have to be met during the electrical connection: ● Before connecting the unit, compare the connecting data (voltage and frequency) on the type plate with those of your energy network. These details must correspond so that no damage occurs to the unit. In case of doubt ask your trained electrician. ● The socket has to be protected at least by a 10 amps circuit breaker. ● Make sure that the power cable is not damaged and is not laid across hot surfaces or sharp edges. ● The connecting cable must not be stretched tightly. ● The electric safety of the unit is ensured only when it is connected to a socket with protective conductor installed correctly. Operation on a socket without protective conductor is forbid- den. If in doubt, let the house installation checked by a trained electrician. The manufacturer shall not assume responsibility for damage which has been caused by absent or interrupted protective conductor.

Prior to first use, wipe out the unit using a damp cloth. Then let the unit run for 45 minutes at 32°C in order to remove the moisture inside the unit. Clean the trays in warm water.

PREPARING THE DRIED MATERIAL

Use fresh and washed foodstuffs only. Do without using overripe fruit or vegetables. Prior to dehydration, remove stems, stones and the core. In order to maintain the colour of the dried material, sprinkle the fruit with lemon juice. Foodstuffs with a high sugar contents, such as apples, pears, peaches and bananas, are prone to darkening due to oxidation of sugar. Vegetables with a firm texture should be blanched for about 2 minutes in hot water before dehydrating them. In a small distance, put the foodstuffs side by side on the slide compartment. Select a distance to allow sufficient air to circulate. Do not place the foodstuffs on top of each other. OPERATION ● Prepare the foodstuffs to be dried.25

UKR IMPORTANT! The thinner the foodstuffs were cut, the better they can dry. We recommend that you cut foodstuffs such as apples, lemons, oranges et cetera using our universal cutter. That way you will get even and thin slices. For smaller and thinner foodstuffs, we additionally recom- mend that you use the MiniSlice attachment. Using that unit, you can cut open mushrooms, tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, carrots et cetera extremely thin and evenly. ● Take the trays out of the unit and put the foodstuffs to be dried on the trays. ● Use the entire space of the trays, but make sure that there is sufficient space between the individual foodstuffs for air circulation. Overlapping of the foodstuffs impedes the dehydra- ting process. ● Using both hands, slide the trays back into the unit. ● Switch on the temperature and the timer. ● Insert the plug into the socket. ● Switch the unit on. The timer is on 00:00 and the temperature on 50°C. ● Keep holding the „SEL” but- ton for approx. 3 seconds until the hour display flashes up. ● Press „+” or „-” in order to increase or decrease the number of hours. (Maxi- mum 40 hours) ● Then press the „SEL” but- ton, the minute display will then flash. ● Press „+” or „-” in order to increase or decrease the number of minutes.26 ● Then press the „SEL” button, the temperature display will then flash. ● Press „+” or „-” in order to increase or decrease the temperature. ● To confirm, press the OK button. ● Having done the settings, press the START / STOP button. The green lamp illuminates and the dehydrating process will start. ● After completion of the dehydrating process (timer shows 00.00), switch off the unit. ● To cancel the process, press the START / STOP button.

USING SILICONE MATS OR BAKING PAPER

For foodstuffs which are damp or stick easily (e.g. tomatoes) we recommend that you use a silicone mat or baking paper. Put the silicone mat or the baking paper on the tray. IMPORTANT! Make sure that the baking paper does not cover the entire space of the tray. It should be easy for the warm air to pass through. Put the silicone mat or the baking paper on the tray. At mid-term of the dehydrating time, the silicone mat or the baking paper can be removed. STORING FOODSTUFFS Before you stow the dried foodstuffs in a vessel, make sure that the foodstuffs are really dry. Moist foodstuffs easily get mouldy. Dispose of mouldy foodstuffs immediately. For storing food- stuffs use clean, dry vessels that can be closed airtight, if possible. Do not fill the dried foodstuffs into the vessel until they have cooled down. PREPARING FOODSTUFFS Thefollowing tables contain guideline values for the preparation of various fruits, vegetables and meat. The drying times depend on the ambient temperature, the relative air humidity and the moisture content of the foodstuff to be dried. When the moisture content is low, the drying time is at the lower end of the range. When the moisture content is high, however, the drying time is at the upper end of the range. Please bear in mind that the drying times are also influenced by the number of foodstuffs on the trays. When drying foodstuffs, it is important to check the dryness of the product. When the product has not thoroughly dried, mould can form during storage (see food storage). In order to check the dryness, remove a slice of the foodstuff from the dehydrator and let it cool down to ambient temperature. Bend and divide the slice in order to test it for interior moisture.27

UKR VEGETABLES (52 °C) Dried material Preparation Result Time Asparagus Wash and cut into pieces Crispy 4 - 6 hours Beans Wash, remove ends and cut into pieces Crispy 9 - 12 hours Beet Peel and cut into thin slices Bendable 9 - 12 hours Broccoli Trim and cut through. Steam 3 - 5 minutes until soft Crispy 10 - 14 hours Cabbage Wash, trim and cut into 3 mm strips Crispy 8 - 11 hours Carrots Steam until soft and cut into slices Bendable 7 - 11 hours Celery Cut the stems into 6 mm stripes Crispy 3 - 10 hours Cucumber Wash, trim and cut into approx. 1 cm thick slices Bendable 4 - 8 hours Aubergine Wash, peel and cut into approx. 0.5 cm to 1.0 cm thick slices Bendable 4 - 8 hours Mushroom Wash, either cut into pieces or leave whole Bendable 4 - 7 hours Peppers Wash and remove seeds, cut into stripes or rings approx. 6 mm Bendable 4 - 8 hours Potatoes Cut into slices, blanch for

Tomatoes Wash and cut into rings Bendable 5 - 9 hours Cherry tomatoes Cut into halves, cut-off side upward Bendable 5 - 9 hours Zucchini Wash, trim and cut into approx. 6 cm thick slices Crispy 7 - 11 hours FRUIT (57 °C) Dried material Preparation Result Time28 Apples Wash and cut into thin slices Bendable 7 - 15 hours Apricots Wash and cut into halves, cut off side upward Bendable 21 - 29 hours Bananas Peel and cut into slices Bendable 7 - 10 hours Figs Wash, cut into four pieces, cut-off side upward Bendable 22 - 30 hours Kiwi Peel and cut into slices Crunchy 8 - 15 hours Nectarines Wash, cut into halves, cut- off side upward Bendable 8 - 17 hours Peaches Cut into halves, cut-off side upward Bendable 8 - 16 hours Pears Peel and cut into slices Bendable 8 - 16 hours Pineapple Peel and cut into slices Bendable 11 - 18 hours Rhubarb Peel and cut into stripes Bendable 6 - 10 hours Berries Cut strawberries into slices, leave other berries whole Crunchy 7 - 15 hours Watermelon Cut the crust off, cut into pieces Bendable and sticky

Tomatoes Wash and cut into rings Bendable 5 - 9 hours Grapes Leave whole Bendable 8 - 38 hours MEAT (63°C - 70°C) Dried material Preparation Result Time Jerky Use very lean meat and re- move as much fat as possib- le. Cut the meat into approx.

2 - 3 cm thick slices

Bendable 3 - 4 hours IMPORTANT! Please note that the above-mentioned particulars are indicative only and thus subject to correction. REPROCESSING During drying, water is removed from the foodstuffs. If you want to reprocess your foodstuffs, soak them in unsalted water for 3 - 7 minutes. Then prepare them as usual. If you cook them,29