SILVERCREST SDA 350 A2 Food Dehydrator Instruction Manual

FOOD DEHYDRATOR SDA 350 A2
Operating instructions
FOOD DEHYDRATOR
IAN 360596_2010
 Status of information

Overview 

1. Lid
2. Top food dehydrator tray, vertically adjustable
3. Food dehydrator trays, vertically adjustable
4. Power cable with mains plug
5. Control elements
6. Ventilation slots
7. Feet
8. Base unit
9. Fan
10. Openings (in the middle of the food dehydrator trays 3)
11. Closed cover (in the middle of the top food dehydrator tray 2)
12. Openings (in the lid)
    Figure A: identifying different food dehydrator trays
    Top: top food dehydrator tray 2 with closed cover 11 in the middle
    Bottom: food dehydrator tray 3 with opening 10 in the middle
    Figure B: control elements 5
13. Display
14. Press briefly: call up the setting mode, switch between temperature and time setting
    Press long: switch between °C/°F
15. — Decrease values
16. + Increase values
17. Press briefly: start/Pause the food dehydration process
    Press long: cancel the food dehydration process

Thank you for your trust!
Congratulations on your new food dehydrator.
For safe handling of the device and in order to get to know the entire scope of features:

• Thoroughly read these user instructions prior to initial use.
• Above all, observe the safety information!
• The device should only be used as described in these user instructions.
• Keep this copy of the user instructions for reference.
• If you pass the device on to someone else, please include this copy of the user instructions. The user instructions are a component of the device.

We hope you enjoy your new food dehydrator.

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Intended purpose

The food dehydrator is intended for the drying of food. The device is designed for private, domestic use. The device must only be used in dry, indoor areas. This device must not be used for commercial purposes.

Foreseeable misuse
WARNING! Risk of material damage!

• The device is not suited…
  … to heat food,
  … to dry objects.
• Do not use the device as a fan heater.
• The device is not designed for operation outdoors.

Safety information

Warnings If necessary, the following warnings will be used in these user instructions:
DANGER! High risk: failure to observe this warning may result in injury to life and limb.
WARNING! Moderate risk: failure to observe this warning may result in injury or se- rious material damage.
CAUTION: low risk: failure to observe this warning may result in minor injury or material damage.
NOTE: circumstances and specifics that must be observed when handling the device.

Instructions for safe operation

• This device can be used by children from the age of 8 and people with restricted physical, sensory or intellectual abilities or people without adequate experience and/or understanding, if they are supervised or instructed on how to use this device safely and if they are aware of the resulting dangers.
• Children must not play with the device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.
• Children under the age of 8 must be kept away from the device and the power cable.
• This device is not intended to be operated using an external timer clock or a separate remote control system.
• If the power cable of this device should become damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s customer service department or a similarly qualified specialist in order to avoid any hazards.
• Clean all parts and surfaces that will come into contact with food before using the device for the first time (see “Cleaning” on page 31).

DANGER for children

• Children must not play with packing material. Do not allow children to play with plastic bags. There is a risk of suffocation.
• Please ensure that children are not able to pull the device down from the work surface with the power cable.
• Keep the device out of the reach of children.

DANGER to and from pets and livestock

• Electrical devices can represent a hazard to pets and livestock. In addition, animals can also cause damage to the device. For this reason, you should keep animals away from electrical devices at all times.

DANGER! Risk of electric shock due to moisture

• The device, the power cable, and the mains plug must not be immersed in water or any other liquids.
• Protect the device from moisture, water drops, and water splashes.
• If liquid gets into the device, remove the mains plug immediately. Has the device been checked before reusing?
• Never touch the device with wet hands.
• If the device falls into water, disconnect the mains plug immediately. Only then is it safe to retrieve the device?

DANGER! Risk of electric shock

• Only plug the mains plug into the wall socket after the device has been completely assembled.
• Only connect the mains plug to a properly installed and easily accessible wall socket whose voltage corresponds to the specifications on the rating plate. The wall socket must continue to be easily accessible after the device is plugged in.
• Ensure that the power cable cannot be damaged by sharp edges or hot points. Do not wrap the power cable around the device.
• Even after it has been switched off, the device has not been completely disconnected from the mains. In order to fully disconnect it, pull out the mains plug.
• When using the device, ensure that the power cable cannot be trapped or crushed.
• When removing the mains plug from the wall socket, always pull the plug and never the cable.
• Disconnect the mains plug from the wall socket … … if there is a fault, … when you are not using the device, … before you clean the device, and … during thunderstorms.
• To avoid any hazard, do not make modifications to the device.
• Do not use the device if there is visible damage to the device or the power cable.

DANGER! Risk of fire

• The device must not be operated close to flammable liquids or materials, or in a potentially explosive environment. Keep at a distance of at least 30 cm from walls.
• In order to prevent overheating of the device and to ensure optimal drying:
  – Do not cover the device.
  – Ensure that the ventilation slots on the underside of the base unit are kept free.
  – Place the device on a level and smooth surface. Tablecloths, fabrics, and similar might obstruct free ventilation.
  – Do not cover the mesh screens of the food dehydrator trays (e.g. with paper, aluminum foil, or similar) completely.

DANGER! Risk of injury through burning

• The fan (especially the metal parts), the lid, the food dehydrator trays, and the food to be dehydrated may become hot during operation. During operation, only touch the handles and control elements of the device.
• After the device is switched off, let the device and the dehydrated food cool before you remove the dehydrated food and the device is cleaned.
• Only transport the device when it has cooled down, and when doing so only use the handles intended for this purpose.

WARNING! Risk of material damage

• Only use the original accessory.
• Do not use any astringent or abrasive cleaning agents.
• The device is fitted with non-slip plastic feet. As furniture is coated with a wide array of varnishes and synthetics and is also treated with different care products, it cannot be fully ruled out that some of these materials contain components that could attack and soften the non-slip plastic feet. If necessary, place a non-slip mat under the device.

Items supplied

1Base unit 8
4 Food dehydrator trays 3
1 Top food dehydrator tray 2
1Lid 1
1 Copy of the user instructions

How to use

FIRE HAZARD!

• Place the device on a dry, level, non-slip and heat-resistant surface.
• The device must not be operated close to flammable liquids or materials, or in a potentially explosive environment. Keep at a distance of at least 30 cm from walls.
• In order to prevent an overheating of the device, do not cover the device and do not cover the ventilation slots 6 on the underside of the device.

NOTE: when in operation for the first time, some odor may be generated by the device. This is not a product defect. Therefore, prior to the initial food dehydration process, you should clean the device, operate it in an empty state according to the following instructions, and then clean it again. Here, ensure adequate ventilation.

• Remove all packing material.
• Check to ensure that all parts are present and undamaged.
• Clean the device prior to its first use! (see “Cleaning” on page 31)

1. Place the base unit 8 on a dry, level, non-slip surface.
2. Put the food dehydrator trays 3 and the top food dehydrator tray 2 on the device.
3. Mount the lid 1.
4. Insert the mains plug 4 into a wall socket corresponding to the specifications of the rating plate. On the display 13 00 flashes and Hr is shown.
5. Using buttons — 15 and + 16 set the drying time to 1 hour (01 Hr).
6. Briefly, press button 14 once. On the display, 55 flashes and °C is shown.
7. Using the buttons — 15 and + 16 set the drying temperature to 70 °C.
8. Briefly, press button 17 once to start the device.
9. Once the time set has elapsed, the device switches off. The fan 9 stops. For a brief time, an audio signal will sound, and display 13 will show 00 continuously.
   NOTE: you can cancel the initial heating up process after just 30 minutes by keeping button  17 pressed until fan 9 stops and display 13 permanently shows 00.
10. Pull out the mains plug 4.
11. Allow the device to cool down.
12. Clean the device again (see “Cleaning” on page 31).

Food dehydration

General information on the food dehydration process

Food dehydration is a preservation process. It is based on the extraction of water from food. A low water content deprives bacteria and mildew of their fundamental living conditions. The dehydration process occurs at relatively low temperatures (40 – 70 °C). There is no need to add chemical additives, salt, or sugar. Thus, the food remains untreated. The major part of the vitamins remains intact. The drying process causes a concentration of minerals, fibers, and nutrients.
Therefore, many items of food that have been dehydrated have an intensive aroma. Due to the extracted water, dehydrated food is especially light in weight and can be stored and transported without cooling or special packaging.
The dehydrated food can be eaten in dried form (e.g. as dried fruit), or it may be further processed after having been soaked (e.g. mushrooms) or added when cooking (e.g. herbs).

Basic functioning of the food dehydrator

Your food dehydrator draws fresh air through the ventilation slots 6 on the underside and heats it up. The warm, dry air flows through the food dehydrator trays 2/3 from the bottom to the top. Therefore it is important … … not to overload the food dehydrator trays, … not to cover the mesh screens of the food dehydrator trays and … to ensure free ventilation all around. The warm, dry airflow provides gentle drying, which varies in time depending on the water content of the food and the thickness of the pieces. As an orientation, you can find temperatures and reference values regarding the drying times in chapter “Food tables” on page 27.

Selection and preparation of the food

In order to achieve good quality and durability, a careful selection and preparation of the food are decisive. Therefore, you will find some tips in the following.

• The food should be fresh. Ripe fruit and vegetables have more flavor. However, the food should not be overripe.
• If possible, use food of perfect quality. Select, for instance, fruit without blemishes or bruises and without spoiled spots. Where required, cut spoiled parts generously out.
• Clean the food thoroughly and observe the rules of kitchen hygiene carefully. Work, for instance, with clean hands and kitchen utensils.
• When cutting, take into account that the food will shrink during dehydration. Therefore, do not cut the pieces too small.
• Cut the food into pieces of uniform size and shape to ensure that all pieces dry evenly.
• Dehydrate the food immediately after preparation.

Fruit

• The removal of the pips from stone fruit (e.g. cherries, plums, apricots) is easier when these are first dried as a whole for approx. two-thirds of the drying time and only then the stones are removed.
• With fruit turning brown easily (e.g. apples) the cut surfaces can be dipped slightly in lemon juice before dehydrating.
• With the cut surface upwards, place the unpeeled fruit onto the food dehydrator trays 2/3.

Vegetables

• Rub the mushrooms with a damp cloth.
• Wash vegetables thoroughly.
• Prior to dehydration, vegetables should be blanched briefly.

Herbs

• Dehydrate herbs in whole with their stems.
• Rinse herbs and shake them dry thoroughly.
• Herbs should be dehydrated at low temperatures and not for an extended period of time. Otherwise, they lose their flavor.

Meat

• Only use fresh meat.
• Remove sinews, bones, and fat.
• Rinse and dry the meat thoroughly.
• Prior to dehydration, lean meat may be cured or marinated. Dry it off before starting the dehydration process.
• Cut the meat into thin slices.

Fish

• Only use fresh fish.
• Remove fish bones and skin.
• Rinse the fish thoroughly.
• Drip lemon juice over it and place in salt water for approx. 30 minutes. Then pat it dry thoroughly.
• Cut the fish into thin slices.

 Food tables

In the following table, the data on the drying times are reference values. The actual times depend on the quality of the food (type, freshness, ripeness) and the thickness of the pieces. Therefore, check the result by touching (dehydration test). The last column of the table will tell you how the finished dehydrated food should feel. Shorten or extend the drying time, if necessary.

Fruit

Vegetables

Additional food

Operation

FIRE HAZARD!

• Place the device on a dry, level, non-slip and heat-resistant surface.
• The device must not be operated close to flammable liquids or materials, or in a potentially explosive environment.
• Keep at a distance of at least 30 cm from walls. In order to prevent an overheating of the device, do not cover the device and do not cover the ventilation slots 6 on the underside of the device.

DANGER! Risk of injury through burning!

• The fan 9 (especially the metal parts), the lid 1, the food dehydrator trays 2/3 and the food to be dehydrated may become hot during operation. During operation, only touch the handles and control elements 5 of the device.
• After the device is switched off, let the device and the dehydrated food cool before you remove the dehydrated food and the device is cleaned.

Assembling and filling the device

NOTES:

• Figure A: the top food dehydrator tray 2 must always be used, and it must always be placed at the top. It can be identified by the closed cover 11 in the middle.
• Figure A: you can vary the number of food dehydrator trays 3. These can be identified by the openings 10 in the middle.

Setting the spacing
For slightly larger food, the spacing between the food dehydrator trays 2/3 can be increased.

• Normal spacing: for the smaller spacing, place the food dehydrator trays over one another such that the 6 narrow and 6 wide brackets on the edge of the food dehydrator trays are offset from one another.

• Larger spacing: for the larger spacing, place the food dehydrator trays over one another such that the narrow and wide brackets are arranged above one another.

Filling

1. Place the base unit 8 on a dry, level, non-slip surface.
2. Fill the food dehydrator trays 2/3 with the prepared food to be dehydrated. Ensure not to overload the food dehydrator trays. Air should be able to still circulate through the mesh screens of the food dehydrator trays. Spread the food evenly on the food dehydrator trays and avoid placing the food to be dehydrated in several layers on one tray.
3. Put the food dehydrator trays 3 and the top food dehydrator tray 2 on the device.
4. Mount the lid 1.

Make settings and start the food dehydration process

NOTE: for reference values of the drying temperature, the drying time and the dehydration test, please refer to chapter “Food tables” on page 27.

1. Insert the mains plug 4 into a wall socket corresponding to the specifications of the rating plate. On the display 13 00 flashes and Hr is shown.
2. Using buttons — 15 and + 16 set the drying time between 1 and 48 hours (01 Hr to 48 Hr) in 1-hour increments.
3. Briefly, press button 14 once to switch to the temperature setting. On the display, 55 flashes and °C is shown.
4. In order to change the unit of the temperature between °C and °F, keep the button 14 pressed.
5. Using the buttons — 15 and + 16 to set the drying temperature between 40 °C and 70 °C (or between 100 °F and 160 °F) in 5°-increments.
6. Briefly press button 17 once to start the food dehydration process. Fan 9 starts. On the display 13, the clock symbol is shown, indicating alternatively the set temperature and the remaining drying time. The drying time is shown in hours (Hr), within the last hour in minutes (Min).
7. Once the time set has elapsed, the device switches off. The fan 9 stops. On the display 13 00 is shown steadily.
8. Check the dehydrated food applying the dehydration test (see “Food tables” on page 27). If the dehydrated food has not yet been dried sufficiently, start the food dehydration process again for another shorter drying time
9. Once the time set has elapsed, the device switches off. The fan 9 stops. For a brief time, an audio signal will sound and the display 13 will show 00 continuously.
10. After the completion of the food dehydration process, disconnect the mains plug 4.

 Changing the setting during the food dehydration process

During the dehydration process, you can change the setting of drying time and drying temperature at any time.

1. Press the button 14 briefly. The re- remaining time flashes on the display 13.
2. As long as the value on the display 13 flashes (approx. 2 seconds), you are able to change it by pressing the buttons — 15 and + 16 .
   NOTE: even if the remaining time has been shown in minutes during the past hour, the drying time can only be changed in hourly increments.
3. Briefly press button 14 once to switch to the temperature setting. As long as the value on the display flashes (approx. 2 seconds), you can change the temperature setting by pressing the buttons — 15 and + 16 .
4. After approx. 2 seconds, the values will be stored and shown steadily.

 Interrupt the food dehydration process

You can interrupt the food dehydration process at any time, e.g. to perform a dehydration test prior to the expiry of the set drying time.

• Briefly, press button 17 once to in- interrupt the food dehydration process. The fan 9 stops. On the display 13 PA flashes.
• In order to continue the food dehydration process, briefly, press button 17 again.

Cancel the food dehydration process

You can cancel the food dehydration process at any time, e. g. if the dehydration of the food is completed prior to the expiry of the set time

1. Keep button 17 pressed until fan 9 stops, an audio signal sounds brief, and display 13 shows 00 continuously
2. After the completion of the food dehydration process, disconnect the mains plug 4.

Remove and store the dehydrated food

• Let the dehydrated food cool well before removing and packing it.
• Pack the dehydrated food air-tight, e.g. in glasses with a firmly closing lid or in plastic bags. You can also vacuum-pack the dehydrated food.
• Store the dehydrated food protected from light.

 Cleaning

Clean the device prior to its first use!
  DANGER! Risk of electric shock!

• Pull the mains plug 4 out of the wall socket before you clean the device.
• The base unit 8, the power cable, and the mains plug 4 must not be immersed in water or any other liquids.
• Always make sure that no moisture penetrates fan 9 during the cleaning process.

DANGER! Risk of injury through burning!

• Allow all the parts to cool down before cleaning.

WARNING! Risk of material damage!
Do not use any astringent or abrasive cleaning agents.

Clean the device after each use and remove all food residues.
Lid and food dehydrator trays
The lid 1 and the food dehydrator trays 2 and 3 are dishwasher-safe.

Base unit

• Clean the base unit 8 with a slightly damp cloth, possibly with some mild detergent.

 Storage

DANGER for children!

• Keep the device out of the reach of children.
• Clean all parts and make sure they are properly dry before putting away the device.
• Select a location where neither high temperatures nor moisture can affect the device.

Disposal

This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive 2012/19/EC. The symbol showing a wheelie bin crossed through indicates that the product requires separate refuse collection in the European Union. This applies to the product and all accessories marked with this symbol. Products identified with this symbol may not be discarded with normal household waste, but must be taken to a collection point for recycling electric and electronic appliances.

This recycling symbol marks e.g. an object or parts of the material as valuable for recycling. Recycling helps to reduce the consumption of raw materials and protect the environment.

Packaging
When disposing of the packaging, make sure you comply with the environmental regulations applicable in your country.

Troubleshooting

If your device fails to function as required, please try this checklist first. Perhaps there is only a minor problem, and you can solve it yourself.

DANGER! Risk of electric shock!
Do not attempt to repair the device yourself under any circumstances.

Technical specifications

Symbols used

Subject to technical modifications.

Warranty of the HOYER Handel GmbH

Dear Customer, your device is provided with a 3 year warranty starting with the purchase date. In the event of product defects, you are entitled to statutory rights against the vendor. These statutory rights are not restricted by our warranty presented in the following.
Warranty conditions
The warranty period starts with the purchase date. Please keep the original purchase receipt in a safe place. This document is required to verify the purchase. If within three years from the purchase date of this product a material or factory defect occurs, the product will be repaired or replaced by us – at our discretion – free of charge to you, or the
purchase price will be refunded. This warranty implies that within the period of three years the defective device and the purchase receipt are presented, including a brief written
description of the defect and the time it occurred. If the defect is covered by our warranty, the repaired or a new product will be returned to you. No new warranty period starts with a repair or replacement of the product.
The warranty period and statutory claims for defects
The warranty period is not extended when the warranty has been claimed. This also applies to replaced and repaired parts. Any damages and defects already existing at the time of purchase must be reported immediately upon unpacking. Repairs arising after the expiration of the warranty period are subject to a charge.
Warranty coverage
The device was produced carefully according to strict quality guidelines and tested diligently prior to delivery.The warranty applies to material or factory defects.
Excluded from the warranty are wear parts subject to normal wear and damages to fragile parts, e.g. switches, batteries, lamps or other parts manufactured from glass. This warranty expires if the product is damaged, not used as intended or not serviced. For the proper operation of the product, all instructions listed in the operating instructions must be observed carefully. Any form of use and handling that is advised against in the operating instructions or warned against must always be avoided. The product is only intended for private and not for commercial use.  In the case of incorrect and improper treatment, use of force and interventions not performed by our authorized Service Centre, the warranty shall cease.
Handling in case of a warranty claim
In order to ensure prompt processing of your matter, please observe the following notes:

• Please keep the article number IAN: 360596_2010 and the purchase receipt as a purchase verification for all inquiries.
• The article number can be found on the rating plate, an engraving, the title page of your instructions (in the bottom left), or as a label on the rear or underside of the device.
• If the faulty operation or other defects occur, first contact the Service Centre listed in the following by telephone or email.
• Then, you are able to send a product reported as defective free of charge to the service address specified to you, including the purchase receipt and the information on the defect and when it occurred.

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Service Centre

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Supplier
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Service
Centre.
HOYER Handel GmbH
Tasköprüstraße 3
22761 Hamburg
GERMANY