USER MANUAL FOOD DEHYDRATOR
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1. not suitable for commercial use or for use outdoors The food dehydrator must only be used for its intended purpose of drying fresh fruit vegetables and herbs Place the food dehydrator on a dry level and HEATPROOF surface Do not let the power cord touch any hot surfaces or hang over the edge of your worktop where a child could grab it Do not place the food dehydrator on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in or near a heated oven The food dehydrator will get hot during use Take care not to touch the hot surfaces and let food cool before handling it Keep the food dehydrator well away from curtains wall cabinets clothing tea towels etc Do not place anything on top of the appliance during use Always switch off and unplug the food dehydrator before adding or removing the trays when not in use and before cleaning Grasp the plug not the cord Let the food dehydrator cool down completely before cleaning To avoid electric shock do not let the food dehydrator power cord or plug get wet Never immerse the base in water or any liquid when cleaning Do not touch with wet hands Using accessories that are not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire electric shock or injury and should be avoided The food dehydrator is not intended for use by children or infirm people unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure they can use it safely Children should be supervised to ensure they do2. on top of the ribbed tab of the lower tray For THIN food rotate the upper tray so that its smooth tab sits next to the ribbed tab of the lower tray as shown below 5 Place the lid on the top tray CAUTION the food dehydrator should never be used without the lid Plug in the food dehydrator and press the on off switch on the base The switch will light up red and you will hear the fan working 6 When the food is dry press the on off switch and unplug the food dehydrator Let it cool completely before lifting off the trays removing the food and cleaning See CARE AND CLEANING Take care when handling the food it may be hot 7 Once the food has cooled completely store it in airtight containers labelling and dating the contents Store in a cool dry dark place and check monthly for spoilage MK Food Dehydrator 14210 IB A Layout 1 31 3 10 11 48 Page 7 FOOD DRYING GUIDE There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to food dehydrating This guide offers a helpful starting point Over time you will develop a feel for how long different fruit and vegetables take to dry The best way is to experiment with different ingredients and to keep a record of what works for you 1 For the best flavour and colour begin with fresh fully ripe fruit veg or herbs Rinse thoroughly and pat dry with kitchen paper Discard any damaged bruised or mouldy pieces 2 Prepare the produce as below Food will dry more evenly if the pieces are sl
3. MK Food Dehydrator 14210 IB A Layout 1 31 3 10 11 48 Page 1 The Lakeland Guarantee is probably the simplest guarantee in the world If you are not satisfied at any time you receive your money back This is our promise Lakeland Alexandra Buildings Windermere Cumbria LA23 1BQ Tel 015394 88100 Web www lakeland co uk 4 LAKELAND Kit USER MANUAL FOOD DEHYDRATOR Model 14210 Helpline No 015394 88100 MK Food Dehydrator 14210 IB A Layout 1 31 3 10 11 48 Page 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing this food dehydrator from My Kitchen a hard working range of everyday cooks essentials by Lakeland The food dehydrator preserves fresh fruit vegetables and herbs by circulating hot air around them to remove their moisture content Natural flavours and sweetness are concentrated and once dried the food has a much longer shelf life than fresh produce Please take a few moments to read these instructions before using your food dehydrator for the first time and keep them in a safe place for future reference FEATURES 1 Toplid 2 Adjustable food trays 3 Heated base 4 On off switch Operating voltage 220 240V 50Hz Power 250W IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using this food dehydrator please follow these basic safety precautions 1 Please read all instructions before using Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance This food dehydrator is for household use only It is
4. ain and pat dry with kitchen paper before drying Prepared vegetables can also be dipped in lemon juice for 2 minutes to add a hint of lemon flavour if desired This is especially recommended for green beans and asparagus VEGETABLE PREPARATION DRYNESS TEST APPROX DRYING TIME Blanch Asparagus Brittle Cut into 2cm pieces Cut and blanch 8 26 hours Beans g Brittle until translucent Trim and cut Steam Broccoli g Brittle 6 20 hours until tender Trim and cut leaves into Cabbage Leathery 5mm strips Steam until tender Carrots Leathery Shred or slice Trim and cut Blanch Cauliflower g Leathery until tender iia A i ono Peel clove and slice Garlic g Brittle thinly Slice chop or leave Leathery whole g 8 14 hours Chop or slice thinly Brittle Cut into 5mm rings or Peppers Brittle strips Remove seeds Slice or dice Steam 6 18 hours Potatoes f Brittle blanch for 8 10 minutes Remove skin Halve or Tomatoes slice Leathery 8 24 hours MK Food Dehydrator 14210 IB A Layout 1 31 3 10 11 48 Page 9 HERBS To make your own dried herbs begin by rinsing fresh herbs and shaking off the excess water Remove any dead or discoloured leaves and leave the herbs on the stem for drying Spread herbs loosely on the tray and dry for approx 2 to 6 hours Drying times will vary according to size and type Once the herbs are dried let them cool completely remove the leaves from the stem and store in an air
5. d the thickness and size of the pieces and even the temperature of your kitchen You may find it helpful to keep a record of how long different types of fruit and veg take to dry you will soon get a feel for how long they take and how best to prepare them See FOOD DRYING GUIDE USING YOUR FOOD DEHYDRATOR 1 Firstly place the food dehydrator onto a heatproof surface well away from curtains tea towels etc with proper ventilation space around it It will get very hot during use and your worktop or table should be protected from the heat generated by the appliance 2 Prepare the food see FOOD DRYING GUIDE and place it on the trays Take care not to overload the trays or to overlap the food the hot air should be able to circulate freely Leave the central hole uncovered 3 Making sure the base is switched off and unplugged stack the trays onto it We recommend stacking all 5 trays even if some of them are empty Trays containing food should be placed at the top of the stack TIP to check the trays are the right way up look at them sideways on The top of the tray is narrower than the bottom 4 The height of each tray can be adjusted to suit thick food up to 2 5cm e g broccoli florets or thin food up to 1 25cm e g banana slices The trays can be stacked in any combination and each tray has smooth and ribbed stacking tabs on the side For THICK food stack the trays as shown below with the smooth tab of the upper tray sitting
6. ff and unplug the food dehydrator Remove the lid and trays and let everything cool before cleaning Wash the lid and trays in warm soapy water or place in your dishwasher Rinse and dry Wipe the cooled base with a slightly damp cloth then dry Never use abrasive cleaners or metal scourers To avoid electric shock the base must not be immersed in water or any liquid For compact storage stack the food trays at their lowest height and place on top of the base RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS Along with many other high street retailers Lakeland has joined a scheme whereby customers can take their unwanted electricals to recycling points set up around the country Visit www recycle more co uk to find your nearest recycling point A MK Food Dehydrator 14210 IB A Layout 1 31 3 10 11 48 Page 11 F ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED This appliance is fitted with a fused three pin plug to BS1363 which is suitable for use in all homes fitted with sockets to current specifications If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets it should be cut off and carefully disposed of To avoid an electric shock do not insert the discarded plug into a socket Fitting a new plug If for any reason you need to fit a new plug the flexible mains lead must be connected as shown here The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code Earth green yellow Neut
7. iced to about the same thickness Thick pieces dry more slowly than thin slices Fruits should be sliced across the core A food processor is ideal for fast even slicing With so many factors affecting drying times the type of food the thickness or size of the pieces the room temperature it is impossible to give exact timings Check the food regularly letting it cool before handling it to check for doneness TIP it is better for food to be slightly over dry than under dry as moist food is more likely to spoil during storage FRUIT To help preserve the natural sweetness flavour and colour of fruit we recommend pre treating it before drying Soak the fruit for around 2 minutes in 480ml water to which 60ml fruit juice has been added Where possible the juice should match the fruit to be dried e g apple juice for apples This method of pre treating will give the best results FRUIT PREPARATION DRYNESS TEST APPROX DRYING TIME Peel and core h Apples i Pliable Cut into rings Halve or slice g 12 38 hours Apricots Pliable Remove pit Peel and cut into g Bananas Crisp 8 38 hours 3mm slices Cranberries Chop or leave whole Pliable 6 26 hours es e e VEGETABLES We also recommend pre treating certain types of vegetable before drying green beans broccoli cauliflower asparagus and potatoes Blanching the prepared vegetables in a pan of boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes will help to keep their natural colour Str
8. not play with the food dehydrator MK Food Dehydrator 14210 IB A Layout 1 31 3 10 11 48 Page 5 12 Do not use the food dehydrator if the power cord or plug show any signs of damage or if the appliance is dropped damaged or working incorrectly Call the helpline on 015394 88100 to arrange a repair by an authorised repairer or a replacement Never try to repair the food dehydrator yourself as this may cause electric shock BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Carefully unpack the food dehydrator and remove any packaging Wash the lid and food trays in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher Rinse and dry Wipe the base with a slightly damp cloth then dry It must never be immersed in water or any liquid AN INTRODUCTION TO FOOD DEHYDRATING Dehydrating is an age old method of preserving fresh food Today this food dehydrator offers a simple and effective way to dry a wide variety of fruit vegetables and herbs It consists of a heated base and 5 stacking food trays which can be adjusted to hold thin or thick food The base heats up to 85 C whilst a fan circulates hot air around the food to remove its moisture content The drying process concentrates natural flavour making for tasty ingredients such as dried mushrooms tomatoes and herbs which will enhance your soups stews casseroles and sauces Dried fruits make an enjoyable healthy snack and can also be added to home baking Drying times vary greatly according to the kind of food selecte
9. ral blue Live brown Connect BLUE to Neutral N Connect GREEN amp YELLOW to Earth E Connect BROWN to Live L 13 amp fuse to be used If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance do not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E Earth or coloured green The wire which is coloured blue MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N Neutral or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L Live or coloured red Before refitting the plug cover check that there are no cut or stray strands of wire inside the plug Use a 13 amp BS1362 fuse Only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used If you are at all unsure which plug or fuse to use always refer to a qualified electrician Note after replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse cover the cover must be refitted to the plug the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover If lost replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive and 89 336 EEC EMC Directive 0001
10. tight container HELPFUL HINTS e Spray the trays with non stick cooking spray for easier removal of dried food e Check your food every hour for doneness e Rotate the trays to promote even drying Firstly switch off and unplug the food dehydrator Lift off the trays in one stack and remove the lid Swap over the top and bottom trays then return the whole stack to the base Replace the lid Plug in and switch on the food dehydrator Rotate again as required CAUTION please wear oven gloves to protect your hands from hot surfaces SERVING SUGGESTIONS Dried fruit has a wonderful natural sweetness and concentrated flavour Tasty ready to eat fruit snacks such as apple rings and banana chips can be made for a fraction of the cost of commercially dried fruit Try adding dried fruits to breakfast cereal muesli natural yoghurt or home baking such as flapjacks and cookies Or soak the fruit in water to rehydrate and make compotes fruity sauces pies or crumbles Dried vegetables may benefit from being soaked in water to rehydrate them before adding to all kinds of home made soups stews casseroles and sauces such as Bolognese Dried mushrooms tomatoes and herbs make tasty ingredients You might like to try making vegetable crisps with wafer thin slices of dried parsnip courgette aubergine beetroot etc Dry until very brittle allow to cool then sprinkle with salt and pepper for a delicious savoury snack CARE AND CLEANING Switch o
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