Page 2 - THE BIOCHEF STORY
THE BIOCHEF STORY Vitality 4 Life was founded over 20+ years ago, based on our belief in the incredible healing power of living food, living juice, pure water, fresh air and sunshine. Vitality 4 Life houses some of the very best healthy home products from leading global brands and our selection crit...
Page 3 - Operation of 6 & 9 Tray Control Panel; Adjusting Temperature; Setting Timer
Operation of 6 & 9 Tray Control Panel 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. Adjusting Temperature 1. Press the button to turn on the d...
Page 5 - History of Dehydration
History of Dehydration Drying is a method of food preservation that works by removing water from the food, which inhibits the growth of bacteria and has been practiced worldwide since ancient times. The most astonishing fact about food preservation is that it permeated every culture at nearly every ...
Page 7 - How to set up your dehydrator; Dehydrating Food
How to set up your dehydrator 1. Remember to register your warranty with Vitality 4 Life, you can register by either visiting our website and completing our online form or calling us directly; 2. Make sure the power switch is turned off. Place the dehydrator on a clean, dry surface away from childre...
Page 8 - Choosing Food to Dehydrate; Tips for Pre-Treatment of Foods; Preparation of Foods
Choosing Food to Dehydrate • For best results only use highest quality foods. • Produce in peak season has more flavour and more nutrients. • Meats, fish and poultry should be lean and fresh.• Do not use food with bruises and blemishes. Bad produce can spoil the entire batch.• Remove as much fat as ...
Page 9 - PLEASE NOTE; Dehydrating Tips; Food Storage
Blanching is used primarily to prepare fruits and vegetables for dehydrating that have skins that will toughen during drying. This process helps lock in the colour and flavour as well as soften the skin of grapes, cherries. prunes and plums. There are two blanching methods: Water and Steam. Water Bl...
Page 13 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Dehydrator does not turn on The wall power supply is not on. The dehydrator switch is not on Make sure power is in on position Press the power on button Fan is working but there is no heat Heater malfunction Turn the dehydrator off. Call the service cent...
Page 14 - Warranty Card; Register online at warranty.vitality4life.com
Warranty Card Congratulations on purchasing your BioChef Arizona Sol Dehydrator from Vitality 4 Life! This is your warranty card. To activate your warranty, please register online at warranty.vitality4life.com Vitality 4 Life warrant this BioChef Arizona Sol Dehydrator to be free from defects in mat...