Elechomes UH0401 User manual
Food Dehydrator
Model : UH0401
User Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Important Safeguards ........................................................02
2. Product Illustration .............................................................05
3. Preparing Unit for Use ........................................................06
4. How to Use the Food Dehydrator ......................................07
Dehydrate Jerky ..................................................................08
Dehydrate fruits and vegetables ........................................09
Dry Herbs .............................................................................12
Dehydrating fruit rolls .........................................................13
5. Store dehydrated food ........................................................13
6. Cleaning and Maintenance ................................................14
7. Troubleshooting ..................................................................14
8. Recipes ................................................................................15
The figure shown is for illustration purposes only.
The actual product may vary due to product enhancement.
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Important Safeguards
Safety precautions are specified into categories as below according to the
seriousness of potential injuries.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
The actions may lead to serious injury or
even death.
The actions may lead to personal damages
or property loss.
Read all instructions.
Do not plug the device into a power outlet underneath a desk to
avoid fire hazard.
To avoid an electric shock, short circuit or fire hazard, make sure
the plug and power cord are intact and not damaged in any way.
The device is only suitable for AC120V outlet. To prevent electric
shock or fire hazard, do not use any power adapter or converters
with this device.
To avoid fire hazards, never use any power extension cable with
the device.
Do not try to dismantle, repair or modify the device unless you are a
professional technician. Doing so could lead to fire hazard, electric
shock or personal injury. Please ask the Elechomes Customer
Service Team for help if anything happens.
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Never submerge the device or power cable in water, as this may
cause short circuit or electric shock.
Never let your children use the appliance independently.
To avoid burns or electric shock, children must be supervised
closely if using the device.
Make sure to plug the power plug into the outlet socket completely
to avoid any risks of electric shock, short circuit or fire hazard.
Make sure to operate this appliance with an independent outlet
socket rated over 15A, as it may overheat, leading to a fire hazard.
Stop using the device immediately if abnormal conditions or
malfunctions occur.
This device is strictly prohibited for persons (including children) who have
limited physical capability, sensory or mental impairment, and lack of
experience or knowledge of the device, without the guidance of an adult
or supervisor.
Do not let the power cord hang over edge of table or counter,
or touch hot surfaces.
Do not operate the device near water or heat sources to avoid the
risk of electric shock and leakage.
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This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).
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
plug in forcibly.
Do not use any power cord other than the one included with this
device to avoid malfunction or fire hazard.
Do not set the device in water to cool it, as this may damage the
device and may lead to injury.
Do not use the appliance for other purposes except the
intended use.
Please clean the device after it has fully cooled to avoid
being scalded.
Unplug the device if not in use to reduce the risk of electric
shock and fire hazard
Do not touch its hot surfaces during operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A .Top Cover
B . Mesh Tray
C . Base
D . Control Panel
E . Mesh Screen
F . Fruit Roll Sheet
G . Power Cord
Product Illustration
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AC120V~60HZ
Voltage Rated Power Temperature Range Dimensions
296x291x278mm
95℉-158℉
（35℃-70℃）
400W
Control Panel
Decrease
time / temperature
Time/temperature
setting
Increase
time / temperature
ON/OFF
Display
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1 x Top Cover
6 x Trays
1 x Base
1 x Fruit Roll Sheet
1 x Mesh Screen
1 x User Manual
1 x Warranty Card
Specifications
Package Contents
Preparing Uint For Use
Install the Lid Knob
Adjust the Height Between Mesh Trays
Mesh Screen or Fruit Roll Sheet
First align the grooves of the lid knob with the 3 square holes of the top cover,
then press the lid knob down until it is correctly locked in place.
The UH0401 food dehydrator allows you to choose from two height settings to accommodate
food of different shapes and sizes.
a. To set it to a lower height, stack the mesh trays in the configuration shown in fig. 1.
The height between two adjacent trays is 1.5cm.
b. To set a higher height, stack the mesh trays in the configuration shown in fig. 2.
The height between two adjacent trays is 2.7cm.
fig.1 fig.2
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The mesh screen is used for small fruits, vegetables, herbs and other small foods to prevent
them from dropping through the tray as these foods will shrink during dehydration.
The fruit roll sheet is used for making preserved fruit or fruit rolls only.
How To Use the Food Dehydrator
1.Connect the food dehydrator to a power outlet, then the LCD screen will display -- : --.
The device will then enter standby mode.
2.Press the Power button to begin the dehydrating process (default time: 8 hours).
3.Press the + or - button to increase or decrease the time from 30 minutes to 72 hours
(Time adjusts in 30 minute increments per button press).
4.Press the TIME/TEMP button to switch to temperature setting mode (default temperature: 95℉).
5.Press the + or - button to increase or decrease the working temperature from 95℉to 158℉
(The temperature changes in 9℉increments per button press).
6.The device will automatically stop working and enter standby mode when the time is up.
Unplug the device and let it air cool on the mesh tray before storage.
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Note:
Before adding food to the tray, first put the mesh screen on the tray. For best results,
place the mesh screen in the top two trays . one of the topmost trays.
When using the fruit roll sheet, For best results, do not use more than two fruit roll sheets and
place in the top two trays.
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Dehydrate Jerky
1) It’s best to use lean meat to make the best beef jerky. Remove any fat from the meat, wrap the meat
with preservative film, and freeze until the meat is hardened, then slice it into smaller amounts.
2) The meat slices should not exceed 0.25 in /0.6 cm (thickness), 3.5 in /9 cm (length),
and 1.5 in /4 cm (width).
3) Marinate the meat slices with a marinade of your choice and store them in a durable, sealable plastic
zipper bag. Do not use a metal pan as it can change the taste of the jerky and the marinade may also
react with the metal.
4) Drain and discard the marinade before drying and dehydrate the dried meat according to the general
dehydration directions.
5) Check the dehydration status of the dried meat after 4 hours and once every 30 minutes after that.
To ensure the safety of your food, the meat will need to be pre-treated and post-treated
as follows:
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Note:
When using for the first time, it is normal for the device to have a slight odor or to make a small amount
of smoke. This will clear up after the dehydrator has been working for a period of time. It is suggested to
let the device run for a while without placing any food on the mesh trays before dehydrating food.
During the dehydrating process, press the TIME/TEMP button at any time to view the current working
temperature and remaining working time.
When the drying process completes, be sure to unplug the device.
Pretreatment before dehydration:
Heat the oven to 350 °F. Drain and discard the marinade. Gently pat the meat dry with paper towels,
and place the meat onto the baking tray of the oven (do not overlap the meat slices) to bake for 5 to
10 minutes or until its internal temperature reaches 160-165 °F.
Treatment after dehydration:
Heat the oven to 275 °F. Cover a large baking tray with tin foil. Place the beef jerky on the foil, leaving
room between pieces. Bake the jerky for 10 to 13 minutes and let it cool down completely. Gently pat
the meat dry with paper towels to remove any fat on the surface before storing.
Note:
Do not dehydrate meat with fruits or vegetables together since they will contaminate each other,
and the dehydrating temperature is different.
To ensure food safety, do not interrupt the dehydrating process in the first 5 minutes of the process.
You can directly check the dryness of the food through the transparent mesh trays.
Do not marinate at room temperature and do place the meat slices in the refrigerator.
Label and date all dehydrated food containers.
Dehydrate Fruits and Vegetables
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Fruit Dehydration Chart
Food Preparation Pretreatment Dehydrating Time
Nectarines
Pears
Color protection
Color protection
10-14 hours
10-14 hours
Peeled, pitted, sliced into
1/4 inch pieces
Peeled, sliced into 1/4
inch pieces
Why should fruits and vegetables be blanched ?
Blanching can break the skin of some fruits to help shorten the drying process. Some fruits and
vegetables need to be pre-treated before drying, such as blanching or adding a color protectant to
prevent loss of color and flavor during drying and storage.
Blanching
1) Boil water in a large stockpot.
2) Place the washed fruits or vegetables in a strainer.
3) Soak the strainer in boiling water for the recommended time to ensure that all fruits or vegetables
are covered with water.
4) After the blanching process is finished, put the food in a large bowl filled with ice water.
5) Drain the fruit or vegetables and pat dry before dehydration.
Protecting the Color
1) You can protect the color by immersing the fruit pieces in a 1:1 solution of lemon juice and water,
then drain and dry.
2) If using commercial fruit preservatives, follow the packaging instructions for color pre-treatment.
Note:
Wash your hands before preparing food. It’s highly recommended to use fruits or vegetables that
are in season since they taste the best.
Do not dehydrate bruised or moldy fruits and vegetables.
Cut the food into pieces of the same thickness, size or shape before dehydrating to ensure even
dehydration throughout.
Some foods, such as garlic, onions and broccoli emit a strong smell during dehydrating.
There are many factors that may affect the drying time, including moisture content, type and
quantity of food, shape and size of food pieces, ambient temperature and humidity, and your
personal preference for food texture.
The fruits and vegetables dehydrated in the food dehydrator may look different from those sold in the
store because homemade dry foods do not use preservatives, artificial colors or additives.
The following dehydrating chart is for your reference. Time and temperature may vary from food type
to food type. Please begin checking the food from the minimum recommended time on the chart.
If the food is not listed, select a similar food for reference.
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