CuiZen Dehydrator CFD-20 - Manual (Page 10)

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General Operating Tips
• Before operating your food dehydrator for the first time please be sure to completely read
and understand these instructions. Wash and dry the trays and any other parts which will
contact the food.
• The first time you turn on your food dehydrator you may notice an odour. This is normal.
To avoid odour from being transferred to the food, place one tray covered with lid on the
base of the unit, and following instructions, allow the unit to run without food in place
until the odour is gone. This is only necessary the first time you use the dehydrator and
takes less than one hour.
• Place the dehydrator on a flat, dry and stable (not carpeted) surface. Make sure there is at
least one inch of clearance around the dehydrator to ensure proper air flow.
• Prepare foods, according to the instructions given in this manual and fill the drying trays.
NEVER cover the center hole in the trays or the vents on the top lid.
• Make sure the drying trays are securely nestled on top of each other and on the unit’s
base.
• Plug the power cord into any standard 110 volt household outlet.
• Consult the various tables at the end of this manual to get an idea as to when food is
properly dehydrated and ready to be stored.
Tray Rotation
Inspect drying trays periodically. Rotate trays if the food you are drying requires it. Remove all
the trays as a unit, then remove the lid. Place the top tray on the base, followed by the next
uppermost tray, until all trays have been rotated.
Care and Maintenance
After each use, clean the drying trays and dehydrator lid with warm soapy water. Do not
wash trays, lid or base in dishwasher. Stubborn particles may be removed by soaking and/
or using a plastic scrubber. Do not use abrasive materials or solvents to clean plastic ! To clean
the dehydrator’s base (the bottom part with the motor and heating element), unplug and
wipe clean with a damp sponge or cloth. NEVER immerse the base in water or allow liquid to
flow into the area that contains the electrical parts.
Storage
After the dehydrator is cleaned, dry all parts, stack drying trays on the base, and store in a
clean and dry place.