Aroma Professional AFD-815B User manual

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AFD-815B

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Food Dehydrator

Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances,

including the following:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Important: Read all instructions

carefully before ﬁrst use.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the

handles or knobs.

3. Use only on a level, dry and heat-

resistant surface.

4. To protect against ﬁre, electric shock

and injury to persons, do not immerse

cord, plug or the appliance in water

or any other liquid. See instructions for

cleaning.

5. Close supervision is necessary when

the appliance is used by or near

children.

6. Unplug from outlet when not in use

and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool

before putting on or taking o parts

and before cleaning the appliance.

7. Do not operate any appliance with

a damaged cord or plug or after

the appliance malfunctions or has

been damaged in any manner.

Contact Aroma®customer service for

examination, repair or adjustment.

8. The use of accessory attachments

not recommended by Aroma®

Housewares may result in ﬁre,

electrical shock or injury.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or

hang over the edge of a counter or

table.

11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or

electric burner or in a heated oven.

12. Do not use the appliance for anything

other than its intended use.

13. Use only with a 120V AC power outlet.

14. Do not clean with metal scouring

pads. Pieces can break o the pad

and touch electrical parts, creating a

risk of electric shock. Metal scouring

pads may also damage the ﬁnish.

15. Always unplug from the plug gripping

area. Never pull on the cord.

16. To disconnect, ﬂip the power switch

to O then remove the plug from the

wall outlet.

17. Do not wrap or tie cord around

appliance.

18. Store in a cool, dry place.

19. Extreme caution should be exercised

when using or moving an appliance

containing food.

20. Intended for countertop use only.

21. Place the food dehydrator on a ﬂat

and heat-resistant surface, and use in

a well-ventilated area.

22. Do not place too close to the edge of

the table or countertop as it may be

knocked o.

23. The food dehydrator should be

operated on a separate electrical

circuit from other operating

appliances. If the electrical circuit is

overloaded with other appliances, the

appliance may not operate properly.

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THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from

becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised

in their use.

3. If a longer extension cord is used:

a.) The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least

as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

b.) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the

counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped

over unintentionally.

Polarized Plug

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other);

follow the instructions below:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to ﬁt into a polarized outlet

only one way. If the plug does not ﬁt fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does

not ﬁt, contact a qualiﬁed electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service

agent or a similarly qualiﬁed person in order to avoid a hazard.

DO NOT DRAPE CORD!

KEEP AWAY

FROM CHILDREN!

Short Cord Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Parts Identiﬁcation

Controls/Functions

Power Switch

Turns the dehydrator on and o.

Removable

Drip Tray (x1)

Drying Tray (x6) Mesh Tray

Insert (x6)

Air Vent

Power Switch

Temperature

Control Knob

Removable

Front Cover

Cool-Touch

Body

Temperature Control Knob

Manually adjusts dehydrating temperature from 95°F-155°F.

Note:

Caution:

· Do not wash parts in

a dishwasher, as heat

may cause the parts to

warp or deform.

· Do not use abrasive

cleaners or scouring

pads.

· Running the

dehydration cycle for

30 minutes with no food

inside is only necessary

before ﬁrst use.

Do not immerse the

food dehydrator base,

cord or plug in water at

any time.

Please ensure sucient

ventilation of the room

and that at least an inch

of clearance on all sides

of the food dehydrator

is available.

Do not operate the

dehydrator for more

than 20 hours in one

single use.

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1. Wash the removable front cover, drying trays,

mesh tray inserts, and drip tray in warm, soapy

water.

2. Use a soft brush to remove any food sticking to

the trays.

3. Wipe the surface of the body with a wet cloth. Do

not wash the fan or heating element at the back

of the unit.

4. Dry all parts thoroughly. Reassemble for next

use.

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1. Place pre-treated ingredients onto the drying

trays. Do not overload the trays or allow

ingredients to overlap.

2. Slide the loaded trays into the food dehydrator.

Ensure that the drip tray is in place at the

bottom of the unit.

3. Slide on the front cover.

4. Ensure at least an inch of clearance on all sides

of the food dehydrator for ventilation.

5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V.

6. Adjust the temperature control knob to the

desired temperature then ﬂip the power

switch to On.

7. The red indicator light will illuminate to signify

the beginning of the dehydration cycle.

8. Allow the dehydrator to operate for the desired

amount of time, checking the status of the food

periodically.

9. When ﬁnished, ﬂip the power switch to O

then unplug the power cord.

10. Allow the dehydrated food to cool before

serving.

Food Temperature

Jerky* 155°F

Fruits 145°F

Vegetables 135°F

Granola 125°F

Yogurt 115°F

Herbs 100°F

Potpourri 95°F

Note:

· For smaller ingredients,

ﬁt the mesh insert onto

a drying tray to prevent

pieces from falling

through the holes.

· For best results, set a

lower temperature for

thinner/smaller pieces

of food or for smaller

loads, and a higher

temperature for thicker/

larger pieces and larger

loads. The temperature

control knob can also

be used to decrease

the temperature as the

food nears the end of

its drying cycle to allow

more control over the

ﬁnal moisture level.

Temperature Setting

Recommendations

*Cook meat/poultry to 160-165°F prior to dehydrating.

1. Read all instructions and important safeguards.

2. Remove all packaging materials and check that

all items have been received in good condition.

3. Tear up all plastic bags and dispose of properly

as they can pose a risk to children.

4. Wash the removable front cover, drying trays,

mesh inserts, and drip tray in warm, soapy water.

Dry thoroughly.

5. Wipe the surface of the body with a wet cloth. Do

not wash the fan or heating element at the back

of the unit.

6. After cleaning and reassembling, adjust the

temperature knob to 155°F then ﬂip the power

switch to On.

7. The red indicator light will illuminate to signify the

beginning of the dehydration cycle.

8. Run the dehydration cycle without any food inside

for 30 minutes. Any smoke or smells produced

during this time frame are normal.

9. After 30 minutes have elapsed, ﬂip the power

switch to O.

10. Rinse and dry all removable parts then

reassemble for next use. Let the unit cool for at

least 2 hours before operating again.

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Apples

Wash and peel (if desired) then core and slice into

¼" slices or rounds. You may wish to soak the fruits in

lemon juice for 2-3 minutes prior to dehydrating to

keep them from darkening in color. Dry approximately

7-15 hours. Apples should be slightly crisp. If you wish to

rehydrate, soak in hot water for 10 to 15 minutes.

Apricots

Wash, half and remove the pits. Pretreatment is not

necessary. Dry approximately 10-18 hours. Apricots

should be pliable with no pockets of moisture. To

rehydrate, soak in hot water for 15 minutes.

Bananas

Avoid using overripe bananas. Peel and slice. You

may wish to pretreat by soaking in lemon juice

for 1-2 minutes to prevent darkening. Dehydrate

approximately 6-10 hours or until crisp. To rehydrate,

soak in hot water for about 10 minutes.

Berries

Remove stems, wash and shake dry. Pretreatment

is not necessary. Drying time is approximately 10-15

hours. Rehydrate by soaking in hot water for about 15

minutes. Drain well before using.

• Previously dehydrated food can be rehydrated by

soaking the food in water or by pouring hot water

over it. Do not add any seasonings during this

process as they may change the ﬂavor of the food

as a result. Typically, 1 cup of water is appropriate

for 1 cup of dehydrated food.

• For stewed fruits, add 2 cups of water and simmer

until tender.

• Dehydrated fruits and vegetables can be soaked

in cold water using a 1:1 water/dried food ratio for

2 to 6 hours in the refrigerator. Room temperature

may create an environment for harmful bacteria

to grow. They can alternatively be immersed in

boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes or until they reach

the desired consistency.

Helpful

Hints:

To keep foods from

sticking, brush a light

coat of vegetable oil on

the drying tray. It will

make removing food

and cleaning easier.

Food Labeling

Labeling each container helps to remind you of the

contents, date of drying and original weight. Keeping

records of all of this information will be of great help

towards improving your drying techniques and

obtaining better results.

Storage

Proper storage is essential to maintaining the quality

of foods. For best results, wait until the food is cool

before storing (see note). Foods can be kept longer if

stored in cool, dry and dark places. Ideally, storage

temperatures should be below 60°F or 16°C (the lower

the better).

Storage Containers

Place dried food in plastic freezer bags before storing

in metal or glass containers. Avoid containers that

“breathe” or have weak seals. Fill the container with

as much as possible. Remember, air can destroy

food. Squeeze air out if using plastic bags or boiling

pouches.

Moisture Check

Check the moisture of your dehydrated food on a

regular basis. If you notice moisture inside, dehydrate

it for a longer time.

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Caution:

Once rehydrated, food

must be consumed

quickly or stored in the

refrigerator to prevent

spoiling.

Note:

· To properly store fruit

leather, transfer to

plastic bags while still

warm. For all other

dehydrated foods, wait

until cool before storing.

Mango Chili Fruit Leather

32 oz.

----

mango chunks

chili powder

Line 4 trays with parchment paper. Add mango to a blender or food

processor and blend until smooth. Spread ⁄ of the puree onto each

tray and spread into a thin layer roughly ⁄" thick. Sprinkle evenly

with chili powder. Dry at 135°F for 6-8 hours until leather is no longer

sticky to the touch. Cut into strips or pieces and enjoy.

Berry Green Fruit Leather

1 cup

⁄ cup

⁄ cup

fresh strawberries

fresh blueberries

applesauce

kale, ﬁnely minced

Wash strawberries and blueberries. Remove the stem from the

strawberries. Place strawberries and berries in a blender or food

processor to make a puree. Add applesauce to mixture and blend

for 5 seconds. Add kale to the mixture and stir in with a spatula. Pour

mixture onto tray lined with wax paper. Layer should be about a ¼"

thick. Dry at 135°F for 8 hours or until leathery. Let leather cool and

remove with spatula. Wrap rolls in cellophane and store in an airtight

container.

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Cinnamon Apple Chips

3-4

⁄ tbsp.

----

apples

lemon juice

cinnamon

Cut apples into ⁄"-⁄" thick slices and place in a bowl of water with

the lemon juice to prevent browning. Arrange evenly on each tray,

sprinkle with cinnamon and dry at 145°F for 7-8 hours until apples are

completely dry to the touch.

Note:

· Proof of purchase is

required for all warranty

claims.

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Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product

against defects in material and workmanship for two

years from provable date of purchase in the United States.

Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company

will repair or replace, at its discretion, defective parts at no

charge, provided the product is returned, freight prepaid

with proof of purchase and U.S. $35.00 for shipping

and handling charges payable to Aroma Housewares

Company. Before returning an item, please call the toll

free number below for a return authorization number.

Allow 2-4 weeks for return shipping.

This warranty does not apply if the warranty period

expired; the product has been modiﬁed by any

unauthorized service center or personnel; the defect

was subject to abuse, improper use not conforming to

product manual instructions, or environmental conditions

more severe than those speciﬁed in the manual and

speciﬁcation, neglect of the owner or improper installation;

the defect was subject to Force Majeure such as ﬂood,

lightning, earthquake, other natural calamities, war,

vandalism, theft, brownouts or sags (damage due to low

voltage disturbances).

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, which may

vary from state to state, and does not cover areas outside

of the United States.

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Aroma Housewares Company

6469 Flanders Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, U.S.A.

1-800-276-6286 | www.AromaCo.com

M-F, 8:30am – 4:30pm, Paciﬁc Time

In the event of a warranty claim, or if service is required

for this product, please contact Aroma® customer service

toll-free at:

1-800-276-6286

M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm, Paciﬁc Time

Or we can be reached online at:

CustomerService@AromaCo.com

For your records, we recommend stapling your sales

receipt to this page along with a written record of the

following:

· Date of Purchase:

· Place of Purchase:

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