▪ Stop using the appliance and/or pull the mains plug out of the socket immediately if:
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the appliance or mains cable is damaged;
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the appliance is leaking;
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you suspect the appliance is faulty after dropping it, for example.
In such cases, arrange for the appliance to be repaired.
▪ Pull the mains plug:
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if the appliance malfunctions during use;
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before cleaning and care;
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after use.
▪ We accept no liability for damage caused as a result of misuse, incorrect operation, improper repair
or non-observance of the descaling instructions.
Claims under warranty are likewise excluded in such cases.
Control panel
Symbol/button Function
On/Off button
To switch the device on and off. When you switch the device on, the last drying
parameters set (drying time, drying temperature, beeper on/off) are displayed. If
no buttons are pressed on the control panel for 1 minute, the device automatically
switches off again.
The device can be switched off using this button at any time, even when drying.
Start/Pause button
This button starts the drying process at the drying time and temperature displayed/
selected.
The hot air symbol
is shown on the display.
Once the drying time set has finished (timer shows 00:00), the heating and hot air
fan are automatically switched off and the unit beeps 5 times (can also be muted.
See 'beeper').
If you press the Start/Pause button during the drying process, e.g. to adjust the
drying racks, the drying process is interrupted, i.e. the heating and warm air are
switched off, the display shows the remaining time and the hot air symbol
flashes. Press the Start/Pause button again to continue the drying process.
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Symbol/button Function
Set button
Use this button to set the drying time and temperature you want.
If you press the Set button once, the time display flashes and can be adjusted using
the rotary knob (0 to 24 hours in 30 minute increments).
Press the Set button again and the temperature display flashes. Now use the rotary
knob to set the temperature you want (30°C to 70°C in 5°C increments).
Press the Set button again to save your selection.
You can change the parameters at any time during the drying process.
Mute beeper
Press and hold the Set button for more than 3 seconds to activate mute mode. The
device will not beep at the end of the drying process. This is handy if you wish to
dry overnight. The setting is saved until you press the Set button again for longer
than 3 seconds and the mute symbol disappears.
Before using for the first time
When you use the device for the first time, operate it for about half an hour at maximum temperature
to get rid of any smells:
▪ Wipe the surface of the basic device with a damp cloth.
▪ Wash the drying racks and the lid in warm water and washing-up liquid.
▪ Place the dry drying rack and the lid on the basic device so they fit properly.
▪ Connect the device to the mains.
▪ Switch the device on by pressing the On/Off button. The pre-set drying parameters are shown on
the display. 08:00 hours and 70°C.
▪ Start the device by pressing the Start/Pause button.
▪ After 30 minutes, switch the device off using the On/Off button and allow it to cool down.
Use
Preparing the food to be dried
Use only fresh, washed food. Avoid overripe fruit or vegetables.
▪ Remove stems, cores and stones.
▪ You can also sprinkle with lemon juice to preserve the colour.
▪ Vegetables with a firm structure: blanch for 2 minutes in hot water.
▪ Cut the food into even rings, pieces or slices. Thin slices dry quicker. The thicker they are, the longer
the drying time.
▪ Cover the drying rack with food.
▪ Leave a space between the pieces of food on the drying rack so enough air can circulate. Do not
overlap the pieces.
Getting started
▪ Stack the loaded drying racks one on top of the other on the basic device. 5 drying racks are
supplied. Three further drying racks can be purchased as accessories to extend the total drying area.
▪ Then put the lid on the top rack. Make sure that all the layers and the lid are correctly fitted to
ensure the warm air does not escape.
▪ Connect the device to the mains.
▪ Switch the device on by pressing the On/Off button.
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