Aroma AFD-965SD User manual

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AFD-965SD

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6-Tray Digital Food Dehydrator

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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.

3. 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.

4. Close supervision is necessary when

the appliance is used by or near

children.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. The use of accessory attachments

not recommended by Aroma®

Housewares may result in ﬁre,

electrical shock or injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or

hang over the edge of a counter or

table.

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

electric burner or in a heated oven.

11. Do not use the appliance for other than

its intended use.

12. Use only with a 120V power outlet.

13. 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.

14. Always unplug from the plug gripping

area. Never pull on the cord.

15. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF,

then remove the plug from the wall

outlet.

16. Store in a cool, dry place.

17. Extreme caution should be

exercised when using or moving an

appliance containing food.

18. Intended for countertop use only.

19. Place the food dehydrator on a ﬂat,

dry and heat-resistant surface, and

use in a well-ventilated area.

20. Do not place too close to the edge

of the table or countertop as it may

be knocked o.

21. 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.

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.

c.) The extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

DO NOT DRAPE CORD!

KEEP AWAY

FROM CHILDREN!

Short Cord Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

GROUNDING

PRONG

Figure (A)

CIRCUIT

GROUNDING

CONDUCTOR

CONNECTED

PROPERLY

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical

shock. The appliance is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding-

type plug to ﬁt the proper grounding-type receptacle. The appliance has a plug that

looks like ﬁgure (A).

Parts Identiﬁcation

Controls/Functions

Stainless Steel

Drying Trays (6)

Mesh Inserts (6)

Front Cover

Digital

Display

Vent

Drip Tray (1 )

Time/Temperature Adjust (+) or (-)

Toggles the timer in ±30 minute increments or adjusts

temperature in ±9°F or ±5° C increments. Available temperatures:

°F Temperatures: 95°, 104°, 113°, 122°, 131°, 140°, 149°, 158°, 167°F.

°C Temperatures: 35°, 40°, 45°, 50°, 55°, 60°, 65°, 70°, 75°C.

Available time is between 30 minutes and 24 hours.

Time/Temp

When pressed, it activates the (+) or (-)

to adjust the desired temperature or

time for dehydrating your foods.

On/O

Turns ON and OFF the dehydrator.

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.

· Drying Trays should

slide in easily. If the

tray has resistance, try

inserting by rotating

1/4 turn

Do not immerse the

food dehydrator

housing, cord or plug

in water at any time.

B F U

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 them

properly as they can pose a risk to children.

4. Wash Drying Trays, Mesh Inserts, and Drip Tray in

warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe

the surface of the body with a wet cloth. Do not

wash the fan or heating element at the back of the

unit.

5. After cleaning, the unit must be broken in by

running for 30 minutes without any food inside at

158°F or 70°C. Any smoke or smells produced during

this time frame are normal. Please ensure sucient

ventilation of the room and at least an inch of

clearance on all sides of the food dehydrator

is available. After the breaking in period, rinse

and dry all removable parts. This action is only

necessary once before using for the ﬁrst time.

6. Do not operate the dehydrator for more than 20

hours in one single use. After 20 hours, power o

and unplug the unit, and let it cool down for at least

2 hours before operating again.

T C

F O F

1. Wash Drying Trays, Mesh Inserts, and Drip Tray in

warm, soapy water.

2. Use a soft brush to remove food sticking to

the trays.

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

4. Do not wash the fan or heating element at the

back of the unit.

5. Dry all parts thoroughly. Reassemble for next use.

1. Press On/O to turn on the dehydrator.

2. Press Time/Temp to activate temp

adjustment mode.

3. Press (-) until the digital display reads FAN.

4. Press Time/Temp again, and use (+) or (-) to

adjust the amount of time.

D F

1. Place pre-treated ingredients onto the drying

trays. Do not overload the trays and/or have

ingredients overlap.

2. Slide the loaded trays into the food dehydrator.

Ensure that the Drip Tray is loaded at the

bottom of the unit.

3. Close the Front Door.

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 AC

wall outlet.

6. Press On/O. The digital display will show

“10:00”. This turns on and starts the dehydrator

at its default settings.

7. Press Temp and then adjust with (+) or (-) to

get the desired temperature.

8. Press Time and then adjust with (+) or (-) to

get the desired cooking time.

9. Your dehydrator is now in operation. Check the

status of the food periodically.

10. When the timer has reached “End”, the

dehydrator will beep several times and shut

o. Unplug the power cord.

11. Allow ﬁnished food items to cool, and

then enjoy!

Temperature Settings

(Recommendations)

Note:

FOOD TEMPERATURE

Jerky* 158°F or 70°C

Fruits 149°F or 65°C

Vegetables 140°F or 60°C

Granola 122°F or 50°C

Yogurt 113°F or 45°C

Herbs 104°F or 40°C

Potpourri 95°F or 35°C

*For meat/poultry cook

to 160-165 °F or 71-74

°C respectively, prior to

dehydrating.

· 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.

U T

R

Apples:

Wash and peel (if desired), core and slice into ¼ inch

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

lemon juice for 2-3 minutes prior to dehydrating. This

will keep them from darkening. 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, halve 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. If you would like

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.

Dehydrated food can be rehydrated by soaking in

water or by pouring hot water over it. Do not add

seasonings, especially salt or sugar during this

process because they may change the ﬂavor of the

food. Usually one cup of water is appropriate for one

cup of dehydrated food. For stewed fruits, add 2 cups

of water and simmer until tender. Rehydrated foods

can be cooked normally.

Dehydrated fruits and vegetables can be soaked in

cold water for 2 to 6 hours in the refrigerator (room

temperature may create an environment for harmful

bacteria to grow). They can be soaked in hot water

or immersed in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes or

until desired consistency. Remember to always use

enough water to rehydrate the food.

Consume the food as soon as possible once the

container is opened. Always keep the remaining

portion in the refrigerator to avoid contamination.

Helpful

Hints:

To keep foods from

sticking, brush a light

coat of vegetable oil

on your Mesh Inserts

or Drying Trays. It will

make removing food

and cleaning easier.

U T (C.)

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. Wait until the food is cool before

storing (note: fruit leather must be stored in plastic

bags while still warm). Foods can be kept longer

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

storage temperatures should be below 60°F/16°C

(the lower the better).

Storage Containers

Place dried food in plastic freezer bags before

storing it in metal or glass containers. Avoid

those 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.

R

Cinnamon Apple Chips

3-4

⁄ tbsp

----

apples

lemon juice

cinnamon

Slice apples 1/8-1/4 inch thick 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 149°F/65°C for 7-8 hours

until apples are completely dry to the touch.

R (C.)

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 1/4 of the puree onto each tray and

spread into a thin layer roughly 1/4 inch thick.

Sprinkle evenly with chili powder.

Dry at 140°F/60°C 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 parchment

paper. Layer should be about a ¼-inch thick.

Dry at 131°F/55°C for 8 hours or until leathery.

Let leather cool and remove with spatula.

Cut into strips or pieces and enjoy.

10.

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