Assembly Instructions and User`s Manual 50 sq ft.
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1. Assembly Instructions and User s Manual 50 sq ft Professional Dehydrator Style FSGWCO5010 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Customer Service 888 815 4252 9 00 am to 4 00 pm Monday thru Friday Central Standard Time or 888 922 2336 8 00 am to 10 00 pm Monday thru Saturday 9 00 am to 8 00 pm Sunday Central Standard Time or email customerservice academy com Made in China This unit operates most effectively when it is at least 2 3 full TABLE OF CONTENTS WV ING eeens E E 2 Pans CiS berian a E E E adds Bebe Wy ecu 3 How to use your new GehydratOl ccccsecsssssecseeeceeeeenseeeseeseenseesneeeensaeees 4 Fruit DININI Guide tarinaa ee aE aE EEEn AE aeexeaeaeeeetees 8 Vegetable Drying Guide ssrin aa a 9 Cleaning and Maintenance cccccccececseeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeesaeneeesaaaees 10 Warranty Mormaii nacia anaianeie ear ater 11 Page 1 of 11 WARNINGS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using any electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be observed including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS A To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put appliance in water or other liquid a Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles knobs or oven mitts Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children This appliance is not recommended for use by children Unplug from outlet when not in use before putting on or ta2. If you would like to store your jerky for more than 1 month it is recommended that you store in a refrigerator or freezer Preparing Quick Jerky 1 Quick jerky is made from ground meat Use pre packaged jerky spice and cure kit prior to drying and follow their instructions 2 Once the mix is ready place meat into jerky gun and carefully extrude the formed jerky strips making sure that the meat is not touching or overlapping Jerky typically takes 4 8 hours to dry properly When the jerky is removed from the trays pat any excess oil or fat from the meat Allow to cool for 30 minutes Store in a covered or sealed container in a cool dry place away from direct light If you would like to store your jerky for more than 1 month it is recommended that you store in a refrigerator or freezer Page 6 of 11 HOW TO USE YOUR NEW DEHYDRATOR Drying Vegetables Unlike other food vegetables lose a lot of moisture towards the end of the process Therefore they must be checked constantly near the end of the drying process Preparing Vegetables Thoroughly wash your vegetables to remove any dirt Peel the vegetable and slice it into even sizes so that they dry at the same rate Pretreatment is necessary for all vegetables in order to neutralize their natural enzymes Specifically steam blanching is the preferred method Bring a large pot that is filled 75 with water to a boil Place your vegetables in a colander or basket and
3. Page 8 of 11 VEGETABLE DRYING GUIDE Average Vegetable Steam Blanching Time Drying time Cook until tender peel f Peel and cut off each i Slices Peel outer skin Cut off Onions top and ends Cut into 3 7 hours 3 8 slices A A A A A fom fie Shell Cut corn from cob and 2 22 minutes Mushrooms Clean and slice 1 2 3 7 hours thick Remove core stem and Peppers and Pimientos inner partitions cut into 4 10 hours 1 8 strips rro le nio rn N N N N N Peel if needed Cut into 3 6 minutes Take off ends and Green wax beans strings Cut in 3 4 to 1 3 3 minutes 4 11 hours pieces Summer squash and Cut ends Cut into 3 8 31 4 minutes 2 6 hours zucchini wide Cut in 3 4 to 1 pieces Page 9 of 11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Maintenance 1 Before cleaning check if the dehydrator is unplugged and cooled down 2 Thoroughly wash trays with warm soapy water and dry completely Do not submerse base in water Do not let water get in fan 3 Do not use metal brushes or abrasive cleaners when cleaning the dehydrator because it can damage the surface Page 10 of 11 WARRANTY INFORMATION ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your product is warrantied for one year from date of purchase against all defects in material and workmanship Should your product prove defective within one year from date of purchase or receipt return the unit freight prepaid along with an exp
4. ally have less moisture in it than the air around it and will absorb moisture if left out for an extended period Note storing dried food in a freezer is acceptable and will prolong the life of the food Drying Fruit 1 You can dehydrate any fruit that you enjoy Let your own taste buds determine what you choose to dry 2 It is important to wash fruits thoroughly to make sure all dirt is removed 3 You can halve chop or slice your fruit It is up to you whether you want to peel your fruit 4 You may want to pretreat your fruit before drying it Doing so will help prevent it from discoloring due to natural oxidation To pretreat simply use lemon or pineapple juice and mix with water at a 1 1 ratio Let fruit sit in mixture for a minimum of 15 minutes Then remove the fruit and let dry for at least one hour prior to drying There are commercial products also available for pretreating Place fruit on the dehydrator trays in a single layer making sure that the fruit is not touching or overlapping Page 5 of 11 HOW TO USE YOUR NEW DEHYDRATOR 6 Please reference the fruit drying guidelines chart on page 10 for recommended drying times Once the fruit is dried to your liking let sit for at least 30 minutes to cool Store in a covered or sealed container in a cool dry place away from direct light Drying Jerky Jerky is the most popular food to make in dehydrators Making it yourself can save you money and allow you to create your
5. e unit upright carefully holding the door to prevent damage Operating Instructions Make sure to remove all packaging Wash and dry all parts prior to use Plug in unit Exercise caution if using an extension cord Turn the power on by pushing the touch screen button located furthest right at the top panel Remove racks and place food items to be dried onto the racks Load the racks into the dehydrator NOTE The top three racks have a notch on the back to prevent the racks from touching the temperature sensor Make sure door is firmly closed 8 NOTE THE BUTTON AT THE FURTHEST LEFT IS AN INTERNAL LIGHT FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Begin programming the unit by pressing the clock button located second from the furthest left of the panel Use the UP and DOWN v buttons on the right side of the panel to set hours of operation 24 Hour Maximum Press the clock button a second time to set minutes if desired 1 minute increments To set the temperature press the button located to the right of the clock button Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the temperature 160 degree max 50 degree min 5 degree increments HOW TO USE YOUR NEW DEHYDRATOR 10 The dehydrator will automatically start after a short delay You will hear 8 beeps at startup and then again when the temperature inside reaches the preset level 11 If you have to pause during programming the unit may start after a delay This is normal just continue
6. finishing your programming as soon as possible 12 The unit automatically stops when time set has been reached but the power to the unit remains on 13 Push the on off button to turn unit off and unplug when not in use Other Functions This unit will automatically cycle through a display on the panel showing SET TIME then TIME REMAINING for your drying followed by the PRESET TEMPERATURE and then the ACTUAL TEMPERATURE inside the unit Before Your First Use Dehydrating is the process of removing moisture from food to create a food with increased longevity and stability How to Use 14 It is important to dry at the correct temperature for the item you are dehydrating because vitamins within food can react negatively to high temperatures Thus pay careful attention to your temperature settings when drying fruits vegetables and meats 15 To ensure consistent results always dry similar thickness items 16 Use food that is ripe but not over ripe 17 Drying times will vary based on type and thickness of food being dried as well as the relative humidity of the environment you are drying in 18 Your dehydrator has a clear front for easy observation of drying progress so avoid opening the dehydrator excessively during use Doing so will add time to the drying process 19 Once your food is dried to the desired level store it in a sealed container in a cool dry place so that it does not reabsorb moisture The dehydrated food will natur
7. ight Page 7 of 11 FRUIT DRYING GUIDE Pretreatment dowd Fruit Preparation Necessary Average Drying time oe Peel and cut into 1 4 to ia 1 2 thick slices sional Peel core and slice 1 8 5 13 hours Pineapple Peel core and slice 3 8 Eao eo 4 12 hours Strawberries oe top Slice 3 8 4 12 a1zhous Peel if needed Core Apples cut into slices 1 8 to 2 9 hours 1 4 thick Trim and throw away Rhubarb leaves Cut into 1 8 No 4 9 hours slices Peel if needed Cut and 4 10 hours slices Peaches remove pit Quarter or Yes 8 16 hours halves or 3 8 E S Cherries Remove pit and stem 1523hours 23 hours Cut chop or leave whole Cut in half or leave whole Dry Put in boil Grapes ing water for 40 to 60 13 21 hours seconds Put in ice water for skin to crack Quarter or halve and Cut and remove pit E oE 10 hours slices Nectarines Quarter or slice 3 8 8 16 hours halves or thick Cees Slice in half remove pit and cut in 3 8 slices pes 816 hows 16 hours Remove stem Put in boiling water for 40 to Blueberries Bescanonde Putin ic 9 17 hours water for skin to crack Remove stem Put in boiling water for 40 to Cranberries 60 seconds Putin ice No 10 18 hours water for skin to crack Peel and cut into 1 4 to l Remove stem Halve or quarter Put whole figs Figs in boiling water for 40 to No 8 15 hours 60 seconds Put in ice water for skin to crack Pretreatment Use ascorbic acid mixture or lemon juice
8. king off parts and before cleaning Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts Avoid contact with moving parts Never put the unit near a hot burner or in an oven Do not operate the appliance or any other electrical equipment with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions is dropped or damaged in any manner Return unit to the nearest authorized service center for examination repair or adjustment Do not use outdoors Do not use appliance for other than intended use Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter contact sharp edges or touch hot surfaces Do not pull on the power cord to disconnect Never plug in the appliance where water may flood the area Place the appliance on a firm and stable surface Ensure that the appliance is not placed close to the edge of the table worktop etc where it can be pushed off or fall The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire electric shock or injury Never use abrasive cleaning agents or abrasive cloths when cleaning the unit Only use the unit when completely assembled Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is running Before using for the first time remove all packaging and wash parts Prior to unplugging unit turn power off Do not place on or near hot gas electric burner or in a heated oven Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids To disconnec
9. lanation of the claim Please package your product carefully in its original box and packing material to avoid damage in transit We are not responsible for any damage caused to the product in return shipment Under this warranty we undertake to repair or replace any parts found to be defective This warranty is only valid if the product is used solely for household purposes in accordance with the instructions This warranty is invalid if the unit is connected to an unsuitable electrical supply or dismantled or interfered with in any way or damaged through misuse We ask that you kindly fill in the details on your warranty card and return it within one week from date of purchase Send warranty card to Game Winner Dehydrator C O Cl PO Box 444 Two Rivers WI 54241 0444 Page 11 of 11
10. n close the door Carefully place the dehydrator on its left side on top of a soft cloth or surface to prevent any scratches NOTE DO NOT PLACE ON THE RIGHT SIDE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE DOOR TO OPEN AND BECOME DAMAGED DO NOT PLACE ON ITS FRONT OR BACK SIDE TO AVOID DAMAGING COMPONENTS Locate the caster nut assembly Tighten the caster nut that is attached to each caster until it stops Repeat for both caster assemblies Note the two versions with caster brakes will go on the front of the unit Use your hands to turn the swivel caster assemblies into the rear bottom corner brackets until they stop You can hold the caster with one hand and rotate the swivel with your other hand Turn the swivel casters with brakes onto the front foot brackets until they stop Tighten each caster nut with a inch 12 mm open end wrench The goal is to attach and tighten the caster nuts directly to the steel frame of the unit not to the caster itself Do not over tighten the nuts Check the gap between the door and left front foot bracket The caster should not make contact with the door If it does loosen the caster nut and move the caster down Screw the caster nut back onto the stem of the caster but allow for a small space so that the length of the stem that protrudes through the foot bracket is shorter Test the door again and repeat as needed increasing the gap a little more each time When all casters are in proper position carefully turn th
11. own recipes Use any lean meat you prefer such as beef venison or fish Safety Information 7 Sanitation and a clean working area are essential Wash hands thoroughly with warm soapy water prior to making jerky 8 Meat should be frozen or refrigerated up until it s ready to be used 9 Do not allow raw meat to come in contact with the finished product 10 Use a sanitizing solution or diluted bleach to clean all surfaces when done 11 If marinating meat for whole meat jerky always marinate in the refrigerator 12 We recommend that you purchase a pre packaged jerky spice and cure kit Follow the instructions for proper seasoning and curing Preparing Natural Jerky 1 Natural jerky is sliced from bigger pieces of meat Make sure meat is in the freezer until it is slightly hard to the touch but NOT frozen This will help it slice more evenly For best results slice meat 1 2 thick While there are many recipes for making your own jerky we recommend using a pre packaged jerky spice and cure kit Follow the directions provided with the kit Place the meat on the drying racks making sure that they are not touching or overlapping Jerky typically takes 4 8 hours to dry properly When done drying remove jerky from the trays and let cool for at least 30 minutes Use paper towels to remove any excess oil and fat that may be on the jerky Store in a covered or sealed container in a cool dry place away from direct light
12. place carefully in the pot ensuring that there is a small gap for the steam to enter and cover with a lid See vegetable drying guidelines chart on page 11 When you are done blanching place the vegetables in cold water to cool them off Remove the vegetables from the water and dry them Place them in a single layer on the dehydrator trays making sure that they are neither touching or overlapping To determine if your vegetables are done drying take out a few pieces from different trays in the dehydrator If you cannot break the vegetable in half with little effort place them back on the dehydrator for more time Repeat the process until finished Once the vegetables are dried to your liking allow to cool for 30 minutes Store in a covered or sealed container in a cool dry place away from direct light Drying Herbs 1 Drying your own herbs is an excellent way to save money and ensure you have a plentiful supply year round Once you select which herbs you want to dry wash them in cool water to remove any dirt Lightly dry them off and place them on the dehydrator trays Drying time for herbs is 30 90 minutes Therefore make sure to constantly check herbs for dryness every fifteen minutes at a minimum They are considered dry when you can easily crumble them in your fingers Once herbs are dried to your liking allow to cool for 30 minutes Store in a covered or sealed container in a cool dry place away from direct l
13. t turn any control to off then remove plug from wall outlet CAUTION Turn unit on and off using timer or On Off button only Page 2 of 11 PARTS LIST Extension Cord Instructions A short power supply cord should be used to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use If an extension cord is used The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over The extension cord should be a grounding type 3 wire cord Glass door 24 non stick trays Internal LED lights NOTE Before beginning assembly of product make sure all parts are present Compare parts with package contents list and hardware contents above If any part is missing or damaged do not attempt to assemble the product Contact customer service for replacement parts Page 3 of 11 HOW TO USE YOUR NEW DEHYDRATOR Assembly Instructions CAUTION BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR CLEANING THE DEHYDRATOR MAKE SURE POWER SWITCH IS TURNED OFF AND UNIT IS UNPLUGGED FROM ANY POWER SOURCE This unit features casters at the bottom that need to be attached Assembly is a simple process Remove the drying racks and any loose items from the unit the
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