SILVERCREST SDAG 250 A Food Dehydrator Instruction Manual

SILVERCREST SDAG 250 A Food Dehydrator Instruction Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance!
You have chosen a modern, high-quality product. These operating instructions are part of the product. They contain important information about safety, usage and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all operating and safety instructions. This product may only be used as described and for the purposes indicated. Please also pass these operating instructions on to any future owner.

Proper use

This appliance is intended exclusively for drying food. Do not use the appliance as a hot air blower or to heat the food or dry objects in it. The appliance is intended exclusively for use in dry interior rooms in private households. Do not use it outdoors or for commercial purposes. Any other use or use beyond the scope described herein shall be deemed improper.

Package contents

The appliance is supplied with the following components as standard:

•  Lid with fan
•  5 containers
•  Base
•  Operating instructions

DANGER!
Do not allow children to play with packaging materials. There is a risk of suffocation.

1. Remove the appliance and the operating instructions from the carton.
2.  Remove all packaging materials and any films from the appliance.

NOTE

•  Check the package for completeness and signs of visible damage.
•  If the delivery is incomplete or damage has occurred as a result of defec-tive packaging or during transport, contact the Service hotline (see section Service).

Safety information

WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

•  To avoid hazards: if the mains cable of this tool is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its customer service department or by a similarly qualified person in order.
•  Use the appliance only in dry rooms; never use it outdoors or in moist environments.
•  Never immerse the appliance and its mains cable in water or any other liquid! Otherwise there is a risk of an electric shock.
•  During cleaning, make sure that no water gets into the appli-ance. Never clean the appliance under running water.
•  If any liquid gets into the housing, disconnect the appliance from the mains power socket immediately and have it re-paired by a qualified technician.
•  Ensure that the mains cable never gets wet or damp when the appliance is in use. Route the cable so that it cannot be trapped or damaged in any way.
•  After every use, before cleaning, or if there is an operational fault, disconnect the mains plug from the power socket.
•  Always disconnect the power cable from the mains socket by pulling on the plug, not on the power cable itself.
•  Never operate an appliance that has been dropped or is damaged. Have the appliance checked and/or repaired by qualified technicians if necessary.
•  Never open the housing of the appliance. None of the components in the appliance can be serviced or replaced by the user.
•  This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or older and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge, if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the appliance and understand the potential risks.
•  Cleaning and user maintenance tasks may not be carried out by children unless they are aged 8 or older and are supervised.
•  The appliance and its mains cable must be kept away from children younger than 8 years old.
•  Children must not play with the appliance.
•  Use the appliance only on a stable, non-slippery and level surface.
•  Risk of fire! To prevent fire or overheating of the appliance and to ensure an optimal drying process:
  •  Ensure sufficient ventilation. Maintain a minimum distance of at least 30 cm on all sides
  •  Do not place the appliance under or near flammable objects such as curtains or wall appliances.
  •  Do not cover the appliance and keep the ventilation slits on the upper side free of any obstruction.
  •  Do not cover the grid shelves of the containers completely (e.g. with aluminium foil or similar).
•  Risk of burns! After use, the surfaces of the appliance will still have some residual heat.
•  The appliance and the food being dried get very hot during operation. Always allow both to cool down before removing the dried food or cleaning the appliance.
•  Use the appliance only for its intended purpose. There is a risk of injury if the appliance is misused!

CAUTION – PROPERTY DAMAGE!

•  Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the appliance. They could damage the surfaces irreparably.
•  Do not use an external timer switch or a separate remote control system to operate the appliance.

NOTE

No user action is required to switch the product between 50 and 60 Hz. The product switches automatically to either 50 or 60 Hz.

Appliance description

(See fold-out page for illustrations)

1. Lid with fan
2.  On/Off switch
3.  Container
4.  Base
5.  Indentations
6.  Latches

Technical specifications

Function

Desiccation is the process of preserving food by drying it in the air. This process involves dehydrating the food, so the microorganisms responsible for the spoil-age process are deprived of their basis of life. Due to the gentle drying process, the vitamins and minerals contained are largely preserved.

The appliance draws in fresh air through the fan in the lid 1, heats it to approx. 60–70°C and blows it down through the middle of the containers 3 to the base 4. Then it rises again up the sides and flows past the food through the grid shelves of the containers 3. The warm, dry air causes the moisture on the surface of the food to evaporate.

Water flows outwards from the inside of the food and then also evaporates on the surface, etc. The moist air is discharged through the ventilation slits in the lid 1. The desiccated food can be consumed in dried form, further processed in soaked form or cooked directly.

Before first use

WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!

•  Risk of fire! To prevent fire or overheating of the appliance:
  •  Ensure sufficient ventilation. Maintain a minimum distance of at least 30 cm on all sides.
  •  Do not place the appliance under or near flammable objects such as curtains or wall appliances.
  • Do not cover the appliance and keep the ventilation slits on the upper side free of any obstruction.
•  Risk of burns! Allow the appliance to cool down completely before cleaning it.

1. Set up the appliance on a flat surface near a mains socket that is easily accessible and then plug the plug into the mains socket.
2.  Switch the appliance on with the On/Off switch 2 and run it for 30 minutes without any contents. Afterwards, switch off the appliance, unplug it from the mains and clean all parts as described in the section “Cleaning”.

NOTE

During first use, some odour may be generated due to production-related residue. This is normal and dissipates after a short time. Ensure that sufficient ventilation is provided, for example by opening a window.

Preparing food

Observe the following instructions to achieve the best possible quality and shelf life for your desiccated food.

•  Only use fresh food of the best possible quality. Cut out bad parts, generously if necessary.
•  As a rule, the riper the food, the more aromatic it is. However, the food should not be overripe.
•  Ensure good hygiene during processing. Wash the food thoroughly and make sure your hands and utensils are clean.
•  Wash the food thoroughly and dry it.
•  Cut the food into evenly sized, evenly shaped pieces as much as possible so that they are dried evenly.
•  Seeds from stone fruit may be easier to remove if you first dry the fruits whole for about half the drying time. Then remove the stones and continue the drying process.
•  To prevent browning, sprinkle the cut surfaces of fruit that turns brown quickly (e.g. apples) with a little lemon juice before the drying process.
•  Food can be blanched briefly before drying to shorten the drying time and extend the shelf life.
•  When drying meat, choose pieces that are as lean as possible. Always remove fat, tendons and bones from the meat and cut it into thin slices.
• You can cure or marinate the meat, but dry it before desiccation.
•  Cut against the grain of the meat to make the dried meat easy to chew.
•  Remove skin and bones from fish and cut it into thin slices.
•  Fish and meat is easier to slice if you put the pieces in the freezer for about 20 minutes beforehand.
•  After preparation, place the food in the appliance and start the drying process.

Drying times

The information provided in the table below is for guidance only. The actual optimum drying time of the food depends on various factors including your personal taste, e.g. the variety and ripeness of the food as well as the thickness of the pieces. Therefore, check the condition of the food at intervals and adjust the drying time if necessary.

Fruit

Vegetables

Fish/Meat

NOTE

After drying, place the fish and meat in a preheated oven at 135°C for about 10 minutes to eliminate possible contamination by salmonella or similar.

Other

Operation

WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!

•  Risk of fire! To prevent fire or overheating of the appliance and to ensure an optimal drying process:
  • Ensure sufficient ventilation. Maintain a minimum distance of at least 30 cm on all sides.
  • Do not place the appliance under or near flammable objects such as curtains or wall appliances.
  • Do not cover the appliance and keep the ventilation slits on the upper side free of any obstruction.
•  Risk of burns! The appliance and the food being dried get very hot during operation. Always allow both to cool down before removing the dried food or cleaning the appliance.

1.  Place the base 4 on a flat surface and close to an easily accessible mains socket.
2.  Fill the containers 3 evenly with the prepared food. Make sure none of the individual pieces overlap. The air should still be able to circulate sufficiently through the grid shelves.
3.  Place the containers 3 one after the other on the base 4. The height of the 2nd–5th containers 3 is adjustable to accommodate thicker pieces of food. Note the four graduated indentations 5 on the outer edges of the containers 3. The four indentations 5 of the selected height should slide into the latches 6 of the lower container 3 so that the contain-ers 3 stand stably on each other.
4.  Finally, put on the lid 1 and insert the mains plug into the mains socket.
5.  Press the On/Off switch 2 to start the drying process.
6.  You can interrupt the drying process at any time, e.g. to check the dried food, by pressing the On/Off switch 2 again.
7. When the food has finished drying, press the On/Off switch 2 to switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
8.  Allow the appliance to cool down before removing the dried food and cleaning the appliance.\

Storing dried food

•  Allow the dried food to cool down sufficiently and then pack it promptly.
•  To prevent spoilage or delay it as long as possible, the dried food should be kept dry, cool, protected from light and packed in an airtight container. You can use screw-top jars, canning jars or sealable plastic jars or you can vacuum seal the dehydrated food. The maximum storage temperature should be room temperature, but ideally around 10–15°C (e.g. in a cool cellar or storage room).
•  It is better to store several small portions rather than one large one.
• To minimise the exposure to moisture and oxygen, open the packaging of the dried food as seldom as possible.
•  The spoilage process is slowed down by the drying process, but not com-pletely stopped. Poor storage conditions in particular can affect the shelf life of the dried food. To be on the safe side, check the stored dried food for possible mould or rotten spots before eating it.
•  The shelf life of the dried goods can vary greatly and can be several months to years depending on the drying and storage conditions. The better the conditions, the longer shelf life.

Cleaning

WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

•  Disconnect the plug from the mains power socket before cleaning the appliance.
•  Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids! Otherwise there is a risk of an electric shock.

CAUTION – PROPERTY DAMAGE!

Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the appliance. They could damage the surfaces irreparably.

• Clean the lid 1 with a slightly damp cloth. For stubborn stains, apply a mild detergent to the cloth and wipe afterwards with a cloth moistened only with water.
• Clean the containers 3 and the base 4 in a mild soapy solution. Rinse the parts afterwards with fresh water so that all detergent residues are removed.
  NOTE
• The containers 3 and the base 4 can also be cleaned in the dishwasher. If possible, place the parts in the upper dishwasher basket and do not jam them in.
• Dry all parts well.

Storing the appliance

• Store the cleaned appliance in a clean and dry location.

Troubleshooting

If the malfunction cannot be corrected using any of the suggestions above or if you have found some other kind of malfunction, please contact our Customer Service department.

Disposal

Disposal of the appliance

WARNING
Never dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste. This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive 2012/19/EU.
Dispose of the appliance via an approved disposal company or your municipal waste facility. Please comply with all applicable regulations. Please contact your waste disposal centre if you are in any doubt.
Your local community or municipal authorities can provide information on how to dispose of the worn-out product. The product is recyclable, subject to extended producer responsibility and is collected separately.

Disposal of packaging

The packaging protects the appliance from damage during transport. The packaging materials have been selected for their environmental compatibility and ease of disposal and are therefore recyclable.

Returning the packaging to the material cycle conserves raw materials and reduces the amount of waste that is generated. Dispose of packaging materials that are no longer needed in accordance with applicable local regulations.

Note the labelling on the packaging and separate the packaging material components for disposal, if necessary. The packaging material is labelled with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with the following meanings:
1–7: plastics,
20–22: paper and cardboard,
80–98: composites.

Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty

Dear Customer,
This appliance has a 3-year warranty valid from the date of purchase. If this product has any faults, you, the buyer, have certain statutory rights. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by the warranty described below.

Warranty conditions

The warranty period starts on the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt in a safe place. This will be required as proof of purchase.
If any material or manufacturing fault occurs within three years of the date of purchase of the product, we will either repair or replace the product for you or refund the purchase price (at our discretion).

This warranty service requires that you present the defective appliance and the proof of purchase (receipt) within the three-year warranty period, along with a brief written description of the fault and of when it occurred. If the defect is covered by the warranty, your product will either be repaired or replaced by us. The repair or replacement of a product does not signify the beginning of a new warranty period.

Warranty period and statutory claims for defects

The warranty period is not prolonged by repairs effected under the warranty. This also applies to replaced and repaired components. Any damage and defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immediately after un-packing. Repairs carried out after expiry of the warranty period shall be subject to a fee.

Scope of the warranty

This appliance has been manufactured in accordance with strict quality guide-lines and inspected meticulously prior to delivery. The warranty covers material faults or production faults. The warranty does not extend to product parts subject to normal wear and tear or to fragile parts which could be considered as consumable parts such as switches, batteries or parts made of glass.

The warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, improperly used or improperly maintained. The directions in the operating instructions for the product regarding proper use of the product are to be strictly followed. Uses and actions that are discouraged in the operating instructions or which are warned against must be avoided.

This product is intended solely for private use and not for commercial purposes. The warranty shall be deemed void in cases of misuse or improper handling, use of force and modifications / repairs which have not been carried out by one of our authorised Service centres.

Warranty claim procedure

To ensure quick processing of your case, please observe the following instructions:

• Please have the till receipt and the item number (e.g. IAN 123456_7890) available as proof of purchase.
•  You will find the item number on the type plate on the product, an engraving on the product, on the front page of the operating instructions (below left) or on the sticker on the rear or bottom of the product.
•  If functional or other defects occur, please contact the service department listed either by telephone or by e-mail.
•  You can return a defective product to us free of charge to the service address that will be provided to you. Ensure that you enclose the proof of purchase (till receipt) and information about what the defect is and when it occurred. You can download these instructions along with many other manuals, product videos and installation software at www.lidl-service.com.

Service

Service Great Britain
Tel.: 0800 404 7657
E-Mail:
Service Ireland
Tel.: 1890 930 034
(0,08 EUR / Min., (peak))
(0,06 EUR / Min., (off peak)) E-Mail:

Importer

Please note that the following address is not the service address. Please use the service address provided in the operating instructions.
KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21
44867 BOCHUM
GERMANY
www.kompernass.com