57010 - Food Dehydrator KORONA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 57010 KORONA

• Manufacturer takes no responsibility for any damage caused by incorrect use.

• Incorrect or improper use can damage the appliance and cause injuries to the user.

• Before connecting this appliance to the mains, make sure your local voltage matches the technical data of the appliance. Otherwise the appliance may overheat and get damaged.Instruction Manual ENGLISH

Caution! Danger of electric shock!

• Neverputtheappliance,cordorplugintowaterorany other liquid.

• Donot use the appliance near a sink or wash basin.

• Donot use the appliance with wet hands.

• Donot use the appliance outdoors. An electric appliance is not a toy!

• Never leave the appliance unattended during use.

• 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 the 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 than 8 and supervised.

• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

• Always unplug your appliance when it is not in use, and before cleaning.

• Always pull the plug – not the cord.

• Keep the appliance and the cord well away from any hot surfaces to avoid any damage to the appliance.

• Make sure the cord may not inadvertently be pulled or cause anyone to trip when in use. Do not allow the cord to hang over sharp edges.

• Do not bend the cord or wind it round the appliance.16 Do not use the appliance,

• if the cord is damaged.

• in case of malfunction.

• if the appliance was dropped or is damaged otherwise. Have it checked and, if necessary, repaired by a qualified person/Customer Service. Never attempt to make any modifications to or repair the appliance yourself.

• Only use accessories evaluated for use with this appliance.

• Never attempt to drive any objects into the appliance.

• Never attempt to open the housing yourself!

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. Special Safety Instructions Warning! To avoid the possibility of injury/damage to the appliance, electric shock, and risk of burns.

• Only use the appliance for its intended purpose and as described in this manual, e.g. dehydrating fruits, vegetables and other food items. Place the appliance on an even and heat-resistant surface.

• Attention: The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high during operation. Therefore, do not touch the appliance during and/or immediately after operation. Only use the handle. Danger of serious burns!

• Do not move the appliance during operation.

• Do not place the appliance near any inflammable objects.

• The appliance can get very hot during use, danger of serious burns!

• Always attach the lid.

• Do not cover the ventilation slotsInstruction Manual ENGLISH

• Never open the lid during operation.

• Never place any paper or plastic inside the appliance.

• Do not use the appliance for storage.

• The appliance has a thermal safety device. In case of thermostat failure (overheating), the electrical circuit has an automatic cut-out, thus preventing overheating. If this should happen, disconnect the appliance from the mains.18 Product Description

1. Lid with ventilation slots

9. Power cord and plug

Temperature Setting - From 35 °C – 70 °C (Preset temperature: 35 °C) - Use the + and – button to increase/decrease the temperature Timer Setting - 30 Min to 19 hours (Preset time: 10 hours) - Use the + and – button to change the time setting (30 minutes steps) - Acoustic sound after set time has elapsed Thermal safety cut-out The appliance has a thermal safety device. In case of thermostat failure (overheating), the electrical circuit has an automatic cut-out, thus preventing overheating. If this should happen, disconnect the appliance from the mains. Before First Use

• Remove all packaging material and check whether the appliance is complete and undamaged.

• Donot use the appliance if it shows any signs of damage.

• Connecttheappliancetoaproperlyinstalledwallsocket,switchontheapplianceandletit run for 30 minutes at 70°C. NOTE: When using the appliance for the first time, a slight odour might occur. This doesn’t cause any harm nor does it mean that your appliance does not work properly. Make sure that the room is well ventilated!

• Afterwards,lettheappliancecompletelycooldownandcleanitaccordingto“Cleaningand Care”. After this preheating process, your appliance is ready to be used.

Warning: Plastic bags are a danger to toddlers and babies, therefore keep them away

to avoid suffocation.

Operation Dehydrating foods is the perfect way to preserve your favorite snack, like fruits, vegetables, meats, herbs, etc in order for you to enjoy them for a longer period of time. The hot air generated within the appliance kills bacteria and maintains all vitamins. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high during operation. Therefore, do not touch the appliance during and/or immediately after operation. Tip: Before starting the dehydration / drying process matches the technical data of the appliance - Always choose fresh fruits / vegetables, etc. - Wash and thouroughly dry them. - Remove spoiled parts, pits, cores, etc., inf any. - Slice into size bite pieces/slices. - Boil/Blanch vegetables between 2 – 5 minutes. Put them into cold water and dry thouroughly. - Dip into some lemon juice to preserve the colour and to avoid some discoloration. - Place the food onto the drying baskets and make sure to leave enough space between each piece so that the warm air of the appliance can properly circulate. - You can find information on different methods of dehydrating foods in various cook books as well as in educational literature.

1. Place the appliance on an even and heat resistant surface.

2. Insert the food filled drying baskets (2) and make sure that the drying baskets (2) are

properly positioned on each other. The height of the drying basket is adjustable, depending on how they are positioned on each other.

3. Attach the lid (1) and connect the appliance to a properly installed wall socket.

temperature) appears. Press the + button (7) to increase the desired temperature.

6. Press the timer button (5), and set the desired time by pressing the + / - button (7) to

increase or decrease the desired time. Time increases / decreases in 30 min. steps.

7. Once the desired time is set the time blinks on the LED display (4).After a few seconds the

blinking stops and the appliance starts with the countdown.

8. Once the dehydration process is finished an acoustic sound can be heard,off appears on

the LED display and the appliances switches off automatically after approx. one minute. If the foods haven’t dried evenly, exchange the position of the drying basket (2) to a lower or higher position. Some of the fruits can be covered by its natural protective layer and that is why the duration of drying may increase. After, use always make sure that the appliance is shut off and disconnect it from the mains.20 Drying and Preserving Times Temperature mode advice: - Fruits 55-60°C - Vegetables 50-55°C - Herbs 35-40°C - Greens 40°C - Bread 40-45°C - Meat, Fish 65-70°C Fruits Preparation Recommended Drying Time (hours) Result Apricots Slice and remove the pit 13 - 28 Soft Orange Peel Cut into long stripes 8 -16 Fragile Fresh Pineapple Peel and slice into pieces 6 - 36 Hard Pineapple (tin) Remove the juice and dry it

Banana Peel and slice into round pieces (3-4 mm thickness)

Grapes No need to cut them 8 - 38 Soft Cherries It is not necessary totake out the pit (you can take it out when the cherries are half-dried)

Pear Peel and slice it 8 - 30 Soft Fig Cut into half and remove the pit

Cranberries Whole fruit 6 - 26 Soft Peach Cut into half, take out the pit

Date Cut into half and take out the pit

Apple Peel, take out the core and slice

Vegetables Preparation Recommended Drying Time (hours) Result Artichoke Cut it to stripes (3-4 mm thickness) 5 -13 Fragile Egg Plant Peel it and slice it into pieces (6-12 mm thickness) 6 -18 Fragile Broccoli Cut and steam for about 3-5 min.

Mushrooms Slice or dry it whole (small mushrooms) 6 -14 Hard Green beans Cut and boil until transparent

Vegetables marrows Slice it into pieces (6 mm thickness) 6 -18 Fragile Cabbage Dice or cut into slices (3 mm thickness). 6 -14 Hard Brussels sprouts Cut the stems into 2 pieces

Cauliflower Boil until it becomes soft 6 - 16 Hard Potato Peel and slice it. Boil for about 8-10 min

Onion Slice it 8 - 14 Crispy Carrot Boil until it becomes soft. Slice into round pieces or dice it

Cucumber Peel it and slice into round pieces (12 mm thickness) 6 -18 Hard Sweet pepper Cut it to stripes or to round pieces (6 mm thickness). Take out the heart 4 -14 Crispy Herbs (parsley,dill, rosemary, etc. ) Whole leafs or chop if required

NOTE: The above mentioned times and temperaturs are only meant as an indication and may vary depending on the - water content of the food - ripeness, thickness of the food - amount of food placed on the drying basket - room temperature and humidity level Always follow the times mentioned in the respective recipe of your cook book.22 Preparing Meat, Fish, Poultry and Game Animal Meat Due to hygienic and health reason we recommend to follow underneath mentioned steps when handling raw meat incl game meat, fish and poultry before dehydrating it.

• Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after working with meat products.

• Use clean equipment and utensils.

• Keep meat and poultry refrigerated at 4 C° or slightly below; use or freeze ground beef and poultry within 2 days; whole red meats, within 3 to 5 days.

• Defrost frozen meat in the refrigerator, not on the kitchen counter.

• Marinate meat in the refrigerator. Don’t save marinade to re-use. Marinades are used to tenderize and flavor the jerky before dehydrating it.

• When marinating meat, dry the meat thouroughly before placing it into the dehydrator.

• Boil, steam or roast meat and poultry before dehydrating it. Poultry Boil or fry it. Dry it for about 2-8 hours or until all moisture has gone. Fish Boil or bake it before drying. (Bake it for about 20 minutes with a temperature of 200 C° or until the fish becomes friable.) Dry it for about 2-8 hours or till all moisture has gone. Meat and Game Meat Prepare (marinade) it, cut it into small pieces and put into the appliance for about 2-8 hours or until all moisture has gone. Storing Dried Foods Due to hygienic reasons, pack and store the dried foods properly to avoid moisture reabsorption. Best in a dry, cool and dark area. - Use clean, dry and air tight containers. - Pack small portions Before packing the dried foods, make sure that they are completely cooled down.Instruction Manual ENGLISH

Cleaning and Care Due to hygienic reasons clean your appliance on a regular basis, best after each use. Not doing so could possibly result in a hazardous situation or could lead to health issues (germ formation). Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains. Never immerse the appliance in water. Danger! Electric Shock! Never immerse the appliance in water. Danger! Electric Shock! Clean the lid and the drying baskets in warm water using a mild dishwashing detergent. Rinse under running water and dry all parts thouroughly with a dish towel. Clean the body and iside of the appliance with a moistened soft cloth. Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents and/or other hard objects to clean the appliance. Make sure that the appliance and all other resp. parts are properly dried. Never place the appliance and its accessories into the dishwasher – It is not dishwasher safe! This can damage the appliance and hurt its user! Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Storage Keep the appliance away from children and store it in a clean and dry place.24 Disposal Instructions Waste electrical devices marked with this sign must not be disposed of with your household waste, but are to be collected separately. Therefore, please return this device at the end of its life cycle to special collection points for disposal or your local dealer. Your Food Dehydrator 57010 is packed in a retail box. Such boxes are recyclable waste, i.e. they are reusable or recyclable. Technical Data: Voltage: 220 - 240 V ~ 50 Hz Rated power: 245 W Protection class: II Technical data subject to change!Instruction Manual ENGLISH

Guarantee: This product is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years. This guarantee is not valid:

• iftheappliancehasnotbeenusedinaccordancetothe instructions

• fordamagesduetowearandtear(batteries,etc.)

• fordamagesknownbycustomerattimeofpurchase