Westinghouse WFD201W User manual

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User Manual

Food Dehydrator

MODEL: WFD201W

1. READ these instructions carefully before installing and operating the

product. Keep them for further reference.

2. Record in the space below the “SERIAL NO.” found on the nameplate on

your product and retain this information for future reference.

SERIAL NO.:

Please save sales receipt for warranty.

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Thank you for purchasing our

Westinghouse product. This easy-

to-use manual will guide you in

getting the best use of your unit.

Remember to record the model and

serial numbers. They are on a label

on the back of the product.

_____________________________

Model number

_____________________________

Serial number

_____________________________

Date of purchase

Staple your receipt to your manual. You will need it to obtain warranty service.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................................... 3

Polarized Plug............................................................................................................................................................................4

SET UP & USE

Parts & Features ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Operation Instructions.................................................................................................................................................... 6-12

CLEANING & CARE..............................................................................................................................................13

TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY

Before You Call For Service ................................................................................................................................................13

Customer Service .....................................................................................................................................................................13

Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Limited Warranty......................................................................................................................................................................15

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or

(unit base) in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near

children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to

cool before putting on or taking off parts.

6. Do not operate any appliances with a damaged cord or plug or after

the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.

Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for

examination, repair or adjutsment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the

appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cor hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot

surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated

oven.

11. Always attach plug to appliance rst, then plug cord into the wall

outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug

from wall outlet.

12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SAFETY INFORMATION

DANGER

DANGER - Immediate hazards

which WILL result in severe

personal injury or death

WARNING

WARNING - Hazards or unsafe

practices which COULD result in

severe personal injury or death

CAUTION

CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe

practices which COULD result in

minor personal injury

WARNING

When using electrical appliances, basic safety

precautions should be followed, including the following

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,

re, and injury to persons:

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SAFETY INFORMATION

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce

the risk of electrical shock, the plug is intended to t into a polarized outlet only one

way. If the plug does not t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not

t, contact a qualied electrician. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THE PLUG IN ANY

WAY.

POWER SUPPLY CORD

Longer extension cords are available & may be used if care is excercised in their use.

1. The marked electrical ratings of the cord should be at least as great as the

electrical rating of the appliance.

2. The cord shall be arranged so that it will not dape over the countertop

where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

NOTE: Neither Westinghouse nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the product or

personal injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection procedures.

WARNING

Improper use of the grounding

plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

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SET UP & USE

PARTS & FEATURES

CONTROL PANEL

Lid

Trays

Display/Control Panel

Display

Temperature Control Button Time Control Button

ON/OFF Power Button

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SET UP & USE

BEFORE FIRST TIME USE

• Remove all packaging from the appliance.

• Check that your mains voltage corresponds with that stated on the

appliances rating label.

• Wash the lid and tray sections of the appliance in warm soapy water.

The power base should be cleaned with a damp cloth (do not wash

the power base with water).

PREPARING THE FOOD

Unlike tinned fruit there is no extra sugar added during the de-

hydrating process (unless the user adds sugar as an optional extra, this

can sometimes produce a bitter taste) it is important to follow these

basic guide lines to produce the best quality food:

• Always ensure that the food is in date and of good quality.

• It is best to use tree-ripened fruits as they contain the highest natural

sugar content.

• Do not use over-ripe or rotting fruits and vegetables, if the food has

bruised or discoloured parts, please remove the discoloured section

before dehydrating.

• Some fruits such as apples, pears and apricots are pre-treated to

slow the loss of vitamins and also to prevent discolouring. Always

thoroughly wash food to ensure it does not contain dirt, bacteria and

other harmful substances.

• It’s optional to peel fruit and vegetables before drying them. The

peel can become tough during the drying process. However it comes

down to your personal preference.

• It may be necessary to steam/ blanch vegetables before drying them.

This is due to the different textures of the vegetables.

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STACKING THE

TRAYS

Before loading the trays with food

it is a good idea to make sure

that they are all aligned correctly

by stacking them up near the

preparation area. The indented side

of the tray is always at the top.

Trays have alignment arrows cast

into the handle. The arrows should

be visible on top of the tray handles.

Incorrectly stacked trays will hinder

the drying process.

Once the trays are all correct

side up you can stack them in

two different ways. Depending

on the thickness of the food you

can change the stacking height

by simply rotating a tray 180˚ to

change it to either tall or short

stacked.

Any combination of stacking can

be used to accommodate the foods

being dried. An example would

be a short tray stack for banana

chips and a tall tray stack for large

strawberries.

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TO BEGIN USE

1. Safely place the appliance on a at

and level surface. Load and insert

the trays, then insert the plug into

the electrical outlet.

2. To adjust the temperature press

the “TEMP” button and select

the temperature you require.

To change the temperature in

singular digits, press the button

without holding it in. To increase

the temperature rapidly, hold the

button.

3. Set the desired amount of time by

pressing and holding the “TIME”

button. The number displayed

in the digital display represents

the number of hours the

appliance will operate at before

automatically turning off. When

pressing the button, the digital

display will cycle from 1 hour

through to 48 hours then restart

at 1 again. Individual presses of

the button will advance the count

by one hour. Holding the button

will advance the time quicker.

4. Press the ON/OFF button to

begin the programmed cycle.

The colon in the timer display

will begin to ash indicating it is

running. The display shows the

remaining time of operation in the

format HH MM. You will also hear

the fan operating.

5. The appliance will stop

automatically when the time

expires or you can stop it any

time using the ON/OFF button.

Remove the plug from the outlet.

If you wish to add more time during

the cycle or if you want to change

SET UP & USE

Set the trays in

place so that all

the arrows on

the handles are

visible on the top

of the handles.

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SET UP & USE

the set temperature, press the

ON/OFF button once to stop the

process, change the desired setting

as described above and then restart

it by pressing the ON/OFF switch

again.

DRYNESS TEST

• Fruits, if dried properly, should have

a pliable and leathery texture with

little moisture (less than 20%). It is a

frequent problem that people over dry

fruit. This can lead to a poor taste and

the fruit having less nutritional value.

Therefore to achieve the best possible

taste from dehydrated food ensure the

correct drying time is followed.

• Vegetables should be chewy and

brittle however different vegetables

can vary in texture.

STORAGE OF FOODS

• It is vital to store de-hydrated food

correctly in order to maintain the

quality and taste of the product. Ensure

that all dried foods are stored in a cool

dark place; the cooler the food is kept

the longer the optimal quality will be

maintained.

• If it is possible please store the food in

a refrigerator or freezer. Alternatively,

you can store dried foods in a cool

place in your home.

• Be aware that light causes the quality

and nutritional value of the food to

deteriorate.

• When storing the food it is

recommended to store it in a sealed

bag or a darkened container

• The naturally high sugar and acid

content contained in many fruits allows

them to be stored for longer periods

of time.

• When packaged and stored correctly

most fruit can last for about a year

while vegetables can be stored for up

to about 6 months.

• Do not consume fruits and vegetables

that show any signs of deterioration.

DEHYDRATING TIPS

HERBS

It is recommended to dry new

leaves. Once the leaves are dry

put them into paper bags or glass

jars and store them in a dark cool

place.

Herbs and spices are most

avorful when they rst open

and should be harvested

while very fresh, before they

begin to blossom. Because the

aromatic oils are very sensitive,

temperatures should be 90˚F

- 100˚F (30˚- 40˚C) for drying.

Take care not to load trays too

heavily as this will prolong the

drying time.

Dried owers, herbs and spices

used for potpourri should be dried

at temperatures ranging from

90˚F - 100˚F (30˚ - 40˚C) to

maintain aroma and color.

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FRUITS, FRUIT ROLLS AND

VEGETABLES

Fruits, fruit rolls and vegetables

should be dried at 130˚F - 140˚F

(55˚ - 60˚C). By drying foods in

this temperature range you will

minimize the loss of heat-sensitive

vitamins A and C. All foods sweat

when they begin to dry, the

temperature may be set higher

than 140˚F (60˚C) during the rst

couple of hours of drying. The

actual temperature of the food

will remain 15˚F - 20˚F (6˚ to 8˚C)

lower than the air temperature for

the rst couple of hours.

NUTS AND SEEDS

Nuts and seeds are high in oil, and

if higher temperatures are used,

they will tend to become rancid,

developing off avors. The best

temperature is from 90˚F - 100˚F

(30˚ - 40˚C).

RE-HYDRATING

FOODS

Foods that have been dehydrated

can be re-hydrated in water. This

can be performed in 3 ways:

1. Fruits and vegetables can be

soaked in water for 2-6 hours.

Ensure that they are refrigerated

during this process.

2. They can be soaked in boiling

water for 5-10 minutes until

they have reached the desired

consistency.

3. You can also re-hydrate fruits and

vegetables by cooking them. Do

not add seasoning or sugar during

this process. A good general rule

is to use 2 cups of water to the

fruit and allow it to stew.

SET UP & USE

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SET UP & USE

DEHYDRATING VEGETABLES

Vegetable Preparing Dryness

test

Approx. time

(hours)

Artichoke Cut into 1/3 inch strips and boil for about

ten mins Brittle 6-14

Asparagus Cut into 1 inch pieces. Tips yield better

product Brittle 6-14

Beans Cut and steam until translucent Brittle 8-26

Beets Blanch, cool, remove tops and roots, slice Brittle 8-26

Brussel sprout Cut sprouts from stalk. Cut in half lengthway Crispy 8-30

Broccoli Trim and cut. Steam tender, about 3-5 min Brittle 6-20

Cabbage Trim and cut into 1/8 inch strips. Cut core into

1/4 inch strips Leathery 6-14

Carrots Steam until tender. Shred or cut into slices Leathery 6-12

Cauliower Steam blanch until tender. Trim and cut Leathery 6-16

Celery Cut stalks into 1/4 inch slices Brittle 6-14

Chives Chop Brittle 6-10

Cucumber Cut into 1/2 inch slices Leathery 6-18

Aubergine/Squash Trim and slice 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick Brittle 6-18

Garlic Remove skin from clove and slice Brittle 6-16

Chilli’s Dry whole Leathery 6-14

Mushrooms Slice, chop or dry whole Leathery 6-14

Onions Slice thinly or chop Brittle 8-14

Peas Shell and blanch for 3-5 minutes Brittle 8-14

Peppers Cut into 1/4 inch strips or rings, remove seeds Brittle 4-14

Potatoes Slice, dice or cut. Steam blanch 8 to 10

minutes Brittle 6-18

Rhubarb Remove outer skin and cut into 1/8 inch

lengths

moisture 6-38

Spinach Stem blanch until wilted, but not soggy. Kale

etc Brittle 6-16

Tomatoes Remove skin. Cut into halves or slice Leathery 6-24

Corguette Slice into 1/4 inch pieces Brittle 6-18

Note: The times and procedures, which are described in the table above are only a guide.

Personal preferences of customers can differ to that as described in the table. It is recommended

to experiment with times and temperatures to achieve your preferred texture and taste.

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