Cabela's Commercial Food Dehydrator 28-0301 - Manual (Page 4)

WARNING!
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS PRIOR TO USING THIS UNIT. YOUR
SAFETY IS MOST IMPORTANT! FAILURE TO COMPLY
WITH PROCEDURES AND SAFEGUARDS MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
REMEMBER: YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY!
vents on the rear of the unit. Keep all objects
and walls at least 6” (15 cm) from all sides of the
Dehydrator.
12.
DO NOT run the Dehydrator on any flammable
surfaces such as carpeting or wood floors! BE
SAFE and use the Dehydrator on a cinder block
or concrete floor.
13. TO PROTECT AGAINST RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK: DO NOT SUBMERGE
THE DEHYDRATOR INTO WATER OR
LIQUID. BE SURE THE DEHYDRATOR
IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER
SOURCE BEFORE CLEANING. Wash all parts
by hand and thoroughly dry. Thoroughly clean
all parts that will come in contact with food before
using the appliance. NEVER rinse appliance
Dehydrator with a hose or pouring water, only
use a moist cloth to clean the Dehydrator. DO
NOT use the Dehydrator with wet hands or bare
feet. DO NOT use near water.
14. DO NOT allow water to drip inside of the
Diffuser, damage to the Heating Element may
occur. DO NOT remove the Diffuser from the
Cabinet. Assembly integrity will be compromised
and may void warranty. Follow the Diffuser
cleaning instructions after EACH use.
15. After cleaning, make sure Dehydrator is
completely dry before reconnecting to the power
source – if not; ELECTRICAL SHOCK may result,
and may result in personal injury.
16. Failure to follow cleaning and maintenance
instructions will decrease the life span of your
Dehydrator and may cause serious product
malfunction, injury or property damage.
17. DO NOT operate the Dehydrator on a hot
stove-top or inside an oven. DO NOT allow the
power cord to drape over the Dehydrator or hot
surfaces.
18. BEWARE! Some surfaces of the Dehydrator
may become very HOT during use! Serious
injury may result! DO NOT touch these parts
during operation or until they cool after use.
19. DO NOT attempt to operate the Dehydrator
if the Dehydrator itself is cold. The Dehydrator
temperature should be at least 45 o F (7 o C) before
beginning.
20. DO NOT use the Dehydrator while under the
influence of drugs, medications or alcohol.
1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT the Dehydrator
from the power source before servicing, changing
accessories or cleaning the unit.
2. ALWAYS USE A SEPARATE DEDICATED
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT to supply power to this
Dehydrator. The circuit should not be less than
#12 wire and MUST be protected with a 20 amp
circuit breaker. If you are unsure of your electrical
system, contact a qualified electrician. Failure
to verify your electrical system may result in fire,
injury or property damage! The unit will not heat to
the Set Temperature unless this step is done.
3. NEVER LEAVE THE DEHYDRATOR
UNATTENDED. Be safe, DISCONNECT the
Dehydrator from power source before leaving
the work area. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used near children. This
appliance is NOT to be used by children.
4. Reduce risk of unintentional starting. Make
sure the Power Switch is in the “OFF” position
before attaching to the power source.
5. DO NOT USE the Dehydrator if the Power
Cord, Plug or any other parts are damaged. If
the Power Cord or the Dehydrator is damaged,
call Customer Service. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REPLACE THE CORD. Be sure to not allow the
Power Cord to drape into your work area. Check
that all parts are operating properly, and perform
the intended functions. Check for alignment of
moving parts or any other conditions that may
affect the operation.
6. NEVER use any accessories or parts from
other manufacturers. Doing so will VOID YOUR
WARRANTY and may cause fire, electrical shock
or injury.
7. The Manufacturer declines any responsibility
in the case of improper use of the Dehydrator.
Improper use of the Dehydrator voids the
warranty.
8. Electrical repair must be done by your
authorized dealer. Use only factory original parts
and accessories. Modification of the Dehydrator
voids the warranty.
9. Be sure the Dehydrator is on a stable work
surface. Be sure all the Dehydrator Feet are
stable.
Lock the Casters (if applicable) prior to use.
10. DO NOT use outdoors.
11. This Dehydrator contains intake and exhaust
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Make sure to wash your hands after handling raw meats or raw eggs. Washing hands with
soap and water, or using a pre-moistened antibacterial towelette is absolutely necessary
after you have touched raw meat or raw eggs. Not washing hands and surfaces while
cooking is a major cause of cross-contamination.
CLEAN
Wash your hands and work surfaces frequently when you are cooking. Washing with
soap and warm water for at least 15 seconds, then dry with a paper towel.
CHILL
Chilling food is very important. The danger zone where bacteria multiply is between
40 o F and 140 o F (4 o C and 6 o C). Your refrigerator should be set to 40 o F (4 o C) or below;
your freezer should be 0 o F (-17 o C) or below. Simple rule: serve hot foods hot, cold foods
cold. Use chafing dishes or hot plates to keep food hot while serving. Use ice water
baths to keep cold foods cold. Never let any food sit at room temperature for more than
2 hours - 1 hour if the ambient temperature is 90 o F (32 o C) or above. When packing
for a picnic, make sure the foods are already chilled when they go into the insulated
hamper. The hamper won’t chill food - it just keeps food cold when properly packed
with ice. Hot cooked foods should be placed in shallow containers and immediately
refrigerated so they cool rapidly. Make sure to cover foods after they are cool.
NOTE: Special considerations must be made when using venison or other wild game,
since it can become heavily contaminated during field dressing. Venison is often held
at temperatures that could potentially allow bacteria to grow, such as when it is being
transported. Refer to the USDA Meat and Poultry Department for further questions or
information on meat and food safety.
SUMMARY
Remember drying food is as much an art as any other form of cooking. Once familiar
with the basics, experiment to create unique dried foods.
Just remember the basics:
• The leaner the meat, the better the jerky
• Do not overlap food products on the drying racks
• Properly pre-treat fruits and vegetables
• Drying times will vary
• Blot excess moisture from surface of foods while drying
• Rotate racks if drying is uneven
• Always follow food safety guidelines for meats, poultry and fish to make
sure the finished product is free of disease-causing bacteria