COMM1 - Food Dehydrator Excalibur - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Commercial Food Dehydrator
Brand	Excalibur
Model	COMM1
Power Supply	120/208-240 V, 60 Hz, single phase, 40 A (dedicated circuit)
Dehydration Technology	Hyperwave™ Thermal Cycling
Control	Digital control with touch screen, time/temperature profile programming
Switches	On/Off, fan (high/low), heat (on/off)
Number of Programmable Cycles	Up to 2 cycles (first and second)
Temperature Range	Variable per programming (e.g., 140°F to 150°F displayed)
Capacity	Designed for commercial use, large capacity
Material	Stainless steel (estimated)
Weight	Approximately 30 kg (estimated)
Dimensions	Approximately 50 × 50 × 50 cm (estimated)
Limited Warranty	1 year for the unit, 90 days for spare parts
Technical Service	Contact Excalibur customer service at 1 877 368-2797
Maintenance	Clean trays after use, follow instruction manual
Safety	Minimum safe temperature for meats: 71-74 °C before dehydration
Repairability	Spare parts available from manufacturer, repair by qualified personnel required

Frequently Asked Questions - COMM1 Excalibur

How to program a dehydration cycle on the COMM1?

Turn on the unit with the power switch. On the Main Menu screen, press the OFF button for programming. Use the up/down icons to set the time and temperature, then confirm with the checkmark. You can add a second cycle by pressing the plus icon. Start the program with the Start icon.

What is Hyperwave™ technology?

Hyperwave™ is a thermal cycling system that alternates heating and cooling. The heating elements turn off when the set temperature is reached, then turn back on when the air cools a few degrees. This optimizes dehydration without overheating food.

What power supply is required?

The dehydrator requires a dedicated circuit of 120/208-240 V, 60 Hz, single phase, 40 amps. It can be plugged into a 4-prong 40 A dryer outlet or hardwired.

How to save a dehydration profile?

After setting time and temperature, press the floppy disk icon on the Start screen. Type a name on the virtual keyboard and confirm with the checkmark. The profile will be saved and accessible via the arrows.

Can I dehydrate raw meat directly?

No. All meat and poultry products must be preheated to an internal temperature of 71 °C to 74 °C (160 °F to 165 °F) before dehydration to eliminate bacteria.

What to do if the programming does not match the screen?

Return to the Main Menu screen by pressing the 'X' on the home screen. If the problem persists, contact technical support at 1 877 368-2797.

What is the warranty of the COMM1?

Excalibur offers a one-year limited warranty for the original purchaser against material and workmanship defects. Spare parts are warranted for 90 days. The warranty does not cover damage due to misuse.

How to stop a running cycle?

From the Main Menu screen, press the stop icon. Choose 'STOP CURRENT CYCLE' to cancel the current cycle. The screen returns to the Main Menu after 5 seconds of no action.

Can I use the unit without heating?

Yes, the heat switch can be set to OFF to turn off the heating element. This allows better precision at low temperature, for example to dry herbs.

How to clean the dehydrator?

Unplug the unit. Clean the trays with warm water and mild detergent. Wipe the interior with a damp cloth. Never immerse the unit in water. Consult the instruction manual for details.

USER MANUAL COMM1 Excalibur

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Excalibur AMERICA'S BEST DEHYDRATOR

The Excalibur® Commercial Dehydrator is an innovative, state-of-the-art dehydration unit.

Please take time to read this user manual before you attempt to use the dehydrator. There are several steps to operating this unit properly and setting the sophisticated controls.

CAUTION OR WARNING

Failure to follow the instructions EXACTLY as outlined in the user manual will cause your unit to not work properly or will cause your unit to not work at all.

Theory of Operation

Unlike an oven which maintains heat at a constant temperature, the Excalibur ^® Commercial Dehydrator is a state-of-the-art dehydration unit, which utilizes the innovative technology of temperature cycling.

To begin a cycle, set a time/temperature profile on the computer controller. Start the profile. The fans and heating elements are switched on. The fans will continue to run, until the profile is stopped.

The “AIR” temperature rises until the set point (temperature) you entered in the profile is reached. When the set point is reached, the heating elements will switch off. The “AIR” temperature will continue to rise a few degrees due to residual heat in the unit. This is normal and there is minimal effect on the internal food temperature by this rise in “AIR” temperature.

The heating elements remain off until the "AIR" temperature drops several degrees below the set point, at which time, the heating element will turn back on. The temperature will again begin to rise to the set point of the profile. This cycling is called Hyperwave™ and is an important part of the drying process.

It is important to remember, the temperature shown on the controller is the temperature of the air at the back of the unit. A temperature sensor can be used to check the internal temperature of the food/product being dried if internal temperature is of concern. The food temperature and the controller's set temperature may not match.

CAUTION OR WARNING

All meat and poultry products should be heated to a minimum temperature of 160^-165^ F prior to the dehydration process to kill any bacteria that may be present.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

COMMERCIAL DEHYDRATORS

1 Year Limited Warranty

Excalibur® Products warrants to the ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER of this product that if it is purchased through an AUTHORIZED Excalibur® RETAILER, or Directly from the Factory, and operated in accordance with the printed instruction accompanying it, then for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, the product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship.

The Excalibur® Digital Controller is backed by a one (1) year warranty to the first purchaser for use, providing that the units have not been misapplied. This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from transportation, alteration, misuse or abuse.

Products sold through online auctions, by unauthorized dealers or discount retailers are not eligible for warranty services from Excalibur ^3 . To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original authorized retailer is required.

THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD RETAIN YOUR SALES SLIP OR INVOICE.

If your commercial Dehydrator needs warranty service, please contact our Technical Support Department. In most cases, technical problems can be corrected over the phone. Technical Support Contact: Tel. [phone]; Fax [phone].

Terms and Limitations

The company will repair (or at its discretion, replace) the defective parts free of charge if in the judgement of the company, it has been proved to be defective as to seller's labor and material, within the warranty period.

New or rebuilt replacements for factory defective parts will be supplied for ninety (90) days from date of purchase. This warranty does not cover the cost of installing the parts. Replacement parts are warranted for the remaining period of the original warranty.

Limitations

The warranty is void if the product is used for any purpose other than which it is designed and has not been subjected to abuse, negligence, accident, alteration, or failure to follow operating instructions or the product has been exposed to abnormal or extreme conditions. The product must not have been previously altered, repaired, or serviced by anyone other than factory service personnel. The serial number must not have been altered or removed. The product must not have been subjected to accident in transit or while in the customer's possession, misused, or operated contrary to the instructions contained in the instructions manual. This includes failure caused by neglect of reasonable and necessary maintenance, improper line voltage and acts of God. This warranty is not transferable.

Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, no other warranties whether expressed or implied, including warranty merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall apply to this product. Under no circumstances shall Excalibur® Products be liable for consequential damaged sustained in connection with said product and Excalibur® Products neither assumes nor authorizes any representative or other person to assume for it any obligation or liability other than such as it expressly set forth herein. Any applicable implied warranties are also limited to ninety-day period of the limited warranty.

This warranty is subject to the Laws of the State of California and covers only the product and its specific parts, not the food or other products processed in it.

1) Unpack the dehydrator by cutting the steel bands and removing the cardboard, tape and foam padding. 2) Have a qualified electrician connect your dehydrator to your electrical system.

Note: Electrical requirements are the following:

120/208- 240V, 60Hz Single Phase 4 Wire, 40 Amp Dedicated Branch Circuit. You can have the electrician wire the unit to 40 amp 4 prong drier pigtail plug or the unit may be hard wired. 220- 240V, 50Hz/60Hz Single Phase 3 Wire, 40 Amp Dedicated Branch Circuit.

3) Program your drying profile into the controller exactly as described in the provided quick start procedure. 4) Direct all questions or problems to the Excalibur Commercial Service Department at 1.877.368.2797.

The unit is equipped with a computer controller.

The front panel has three switches:

1) Power Switch: Turns on power to the unit.

2) Fan Switch: Provides a high or low fan speed option.

3) Heat Switch: Provides the option of turning off the inner heating element for more accuracy when using lower temperatures.

Programming

Programming the controller is a systematic procedure. The illustrated programming procedures on the proceeding pages are designed to direct the programmer to the next screen once a step is completed.

If, at any time, the step(s) listed in the programming instructions do not coincide with the illustrated display screen(s), return to the Main Menu Screen by pressing the "X" on the Home Page Screen. Or, for further assistance, call Technical Service: 1.877.368.2797.

Note: Temperature and time values listed in the illustrated programming procedures on the proceeding pages are for display purposes only. The values may or may not match the values listed on the actual controller.

Programming the Controller

Step 1: Load product into zone

Step 2: Turn Power Switch to the ON position (after several seconds the Main Menu Screen appears).

MAIN MENU SCREEN

Step 3: Program the zone by pressing one of the OFF buttons

from the Main Menu Screen

Press up or down icon on the Home Page Screen to set time and temperature.

Press check mark icon when finished.

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HOME PAGE SCREEN

Step 4: Running the Program

There are two choices:

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Press the Licon to Begin running a "Single Cycle" time and temperature. The screen will return to the Main Menu to display the program.

OR

To add a "Second Cycle" time and temperature:

Press the L plus Icon to program a "Second Cycle" time and temperature. Repeat the programming procedures outlined in Step 3.

Press the Licon when finished programming the "Second Cycle".

The program is now running a "First and Second Cycle" time and temperature.

NOTE:

When a "Second Cycle" time and temperature is running, a "1" appears in the furthest box to the right. The "1" indicates that the program is running in its first cycle. When the first cycle is complete, the number will change from "1" to "2".

When a Single-Cycle time and temperature is running, the box will display an "S". If a program is not entered, the box will display an "*".

ADD/START SCREEN

Step 5: Stop running or cancel a current cycle (example)

From the Main Menu screen, press the

Choose the stop icon to cancel the current cycle.

Note: If no choice is made within 5 seconds, the screen will revert to the Main Menu with no changes.

Saving and Naming a Program

Step 1: Follow Steps 3-4 in the previous programming procedures

After all cycle times and temperatures are set,

press the diskette icon from the Start Screen.

Step 2: Type the name of your profile on the keyboard screen.

Press the check mark icon when profile is complete.

Press the file ic

The profile named will be saved on the screen as indicated by the arrow. Use the arrow icons to select your programmed profile.

To initiate the selected profile, and begin running the

program, press the check on.

To delete a profile, press the

IMPORTANT!

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RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR LA GARANTIE

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FONCTIONNEMENT DE L'APPAREIL

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Excalibur® AMERICA'S BEST DEHYDRATOR

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