How to use and maintain your food dehydrator

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This guide shows you how to get the best results from your food dehydrator while keeping the appliance safe, clean, and reliable. Follow these instructions to preserve seasonal produce, create nutritious snacks, and extend the life of your machine through proper loading, temperature control, routine cleaning, and basic troubleshooting.

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crwdns2931653:01crwdne2931653:0 Disconnect power before any service

Always pull the plug from mains before handling, cleaning, or repairing the dehydrator.
Pred popravilom vsake mašince je potrebno potegniti kabel iz električne napeljave!

crwdns2931653:02crwdne2931653:0 Choose foods suitable for dehydration

Select fruit, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, or sliced meat that you want to preserve.
Dehydrate produce at harvest peak to stock winter stores and reduce waste.

crwdns2931653:03crwdne2931653:0 Prepare uniform fruit or vegetable chips

Cut produce into even slices so every piece dries at the same rate.
Season to taste and set a medium temperature for roughly 4–6 h, adjusting for slice thickness and machine performance.
pomembno je, da je enakomerno narezano … srednja temperatura, 4–6 h

crwdns2931653:04crwdne2931653:0 Make beef jerky

Marinate beef and slice it to equal thickness for consistent drying.
Run the dehydrator at maximum temperature for 8–10 h to create a protein‑rich snack.
… maksimalni temperaturi v 8–10 h da odličen beljakovinski pregrizek

crwdns2931653:05crwdne2931653:0 Handle pungent foods like onion

Use medium temperature and place the unit outdoors when drying onions to prevent strong indoor odors.
… to počnemo zunaj, saj čebula res oddaja močan von

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Regular cleaning, correct loading, and attentive temperature control keep your dehydrator efficient and reliable. Always disconnect it before maintenance and consult a professional for faults beyond basic upkeep.