BioChef KT-DE-BC-6T-BL-AU - User Manual

Page 3 - Contents

Contents Safety Precautions 4 How To Set Up Your Dehydrator 5 Cleaning and Maintenance 5 Operation of the Control Panel 6 Dehydrating Food 8 Preparation of Foods 9 Food Storage 12 Reconstitution 12 Drying Times 13 Troubleshooting 18 Warranty 20 . EN 3

Page 4 - Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions ! Save these instructions for future reference. ! Examine the carton and the unit for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. Contact your point of sale to report any damage. ! Close supervision is required if the unit will be used around children. ! Only for use indoor...

Page 6 - Operation of the Control Panel

Display Temp Timer Increase Decrease Power The digital control allows for easy adjustment of the temperature inside the dehydrator. In addition, the timer function will automatically turn off the dehydrator when the selected time has elapsed. The dehydrator should then be unplugged when not in use. ...

Page 8 - Dehydrating Food

Dehydrating Food While most food types can be dehydrated at a temperature of approximately 55°C/131ºF, when dehydrating meats, poultry and fish (making jerky, biltong etc) the temperature needs to be raised to guard against pathogens such as Salmonella and E. Coli. ! WARNING It is recommended that m...

Page 9 - Preparation of Foods

Tips for pre-treatment of foods With most types of cooking, preparation is important for the best results. Foods that are prepared correctly prior to dehydration will taste better and have a better appearance. • Cut, shred or dice the food uniformly. Slices should be between 6mm and 20mm thick. Meat...

Page 13 - Drying Times

Drying Times The following charts are guidelines for the preparation of various fruits, vegetables and meats. Drying times will vary depending on the room temperature, relative humidity and moisture levels in the food that you are drying. If the moisture level is low, the drying time will be on the ...

Page 14 - Vegetables

Vegetables 50-55°C/122-131°F FOOD PREPARATION TEST TIME (HRS) Asparagus Wash and cut into 25mm pieces Crunchy 4–6 Beans, green or waxed Wash, remove ends and cut into 25mm pieces or French style Crunchy 9–12 Beetroot Remove 10mm of the top, scrub thoroughly. Peel if preferred and cut into 5mm slices...

Page 15 - Fruits

Fruits 60-65°C/140-149°F FOOD PREPARATION TEST TIME (HRS) Apples Wash, core and peel if desired. Pliable 7–15 Apricots Was, halved and remove pit. Slice in half and dry skin side down Pliable 18–20 Bananas Peel and slice into 3mm slices Pliable 7–10 Figs Wash, cut out blemishes and quarter. Dry skin...

Page 17 - Recipes

Recipes View our complete recipe collection online www.biochefkitchen.com/recipes EN 17

Page 18 - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Dehydrator does not turn on Make sure the power cord is properly secured into the power source and that the switch is turned to the ‘ON’ position. Fan is working but there is no heat Turn the dehydrator off. Call the service centre. Heater is working but the fan is not working Turn t...

Page 20 - BIOCHEF ARIZONA SOL DEHYDRATOR WARRANTY

BIOCHEF ARIZONA SOL DEHYDRATOR WARRANTY WARRANTY PERIOD: 3 YEARS VITALITY 4 LIFE IS THE GLOBAL DISTRIBUTOR AND WARRANTY PROVIDER OF BIOCHEF. WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND CLAIMS ARE HANDLED BY YOUR LOCAL VITALITY 4 LIFE SUPPORT CENTRE, DETAILS ON INSIDE BACK COVER. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY ONLINE A...

Page 21 - Support & Service Centres

Support & Service Centres Contact your local distributor for warranty & service Vitality 4 Life – Australia & New Zealand Email: [email protected] Website: www.vitality4life.com.au Vitality 4 Life – United Kingdom Email: [email protected] Website: www.vitality4life.co.uk Vitality 4 Life ...

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