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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 criteria has always remained the same over the 
years; the product must offer the customer superior value and quality, must deliver 
genuine health benefits and must be made in a way that recognises the scarcity of 
the planet's resources.

BioChef is Vitality 4 Life's very own range of healthy kitchen products, developed 
and designed based on these same core values. BioChef is the entity of what we 
believe in as a company at Vitality 4 Life, it is who we are. The BioChef brand is 
very exciting for Vitality 4 Life, in that after so many years in the industry, working 
with our customers and sourcing products, we now have a product range that we 
regard as the finest in the world.

•  Products that offer superior value in terms of quality and longevity
•  Products that genuinely make our customers feel better from the inside, out
•  Through long warranties and superior workmanship, minimise our impact on  

the planet.

A Healthy Choice

The BioChef range is comprised mainly of food dehydrators, slow (cold press) juicers 
and high performance blenders, a nut and seed oil press – products that constitute 
what we call a "living food kitchen". These products are primarily designed to make 
healthy eating uncomplicated and exciting, just as it should be. BioChef is about 
sharing the power of raw foods and living juices with people all across the world.

Become part of the BioChef community today and begin to enjoy the benefits of a 
healthier way of life.

LIVING • FOOD • KITCHEN

The information within this manual is intended to help you get the best results from 

your BioChef Dehydrator. Please read this booklet carefully and don’t hesitate to contact  

Vitality 4 Life if you have any questions.

Summary of Contents for ARIZONA SOL

Page 1: ...ARIZONA SOL DEHYDRATOR USER MANUAL This manual is for the Arizona Sol 6 and 9 Tray Dehydrator ...

Page 2: ... sourcing products we now have a product range that we regard as the finest in the world Products that offer superior value in terms of quality and longevity Products that genuinely make our customers feel better from the inside out Through long warranties and superior workmanship minimise our impact on the planet A Healthy Choice The BioChef range is comprised mainly of food dehydrators slow cold...

Page 3: ...s You can stop the dehydrator at any time by pressing the button Setting Timer 1 Press the button the display will flash and then press the or buttons until the desired time is displayed 30 minutes to 19 hours 30 minutes To change the time rapidly hold down the or buttons 2 The time in the display window will begin to countdown 3 The dehydrator will automatically shut off after the set time has ex...

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Page 5: ... part in sustaining his crew and in preventing any outbreak of nutritional diseases like scurvy and beriberi Leathery dried meat or jerky acted as staples for far roaming mountain men who braved the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the unexplored Pacific Coast of America By 1795 the French had developed the first dehydrator a device designed to regulate the drying conditions and to speed up the drying ...

Page 6: ...e very hot 8 This unit may scratch household bench surfaces 9 Do not use if the power cord or controls have been damaged in any way Contact Vitality 4 Life before attempting to make any repairs 10 Do not use sharp utensils inside the unit 11 Turn off the Dehydrator before plugging or unplugging from an electrical outlet 12 Leave the Dehydrator unplugged when not in use 13 Allow the dehydrator to c...

Page 7: ...r best results Do not overlap the product and be sure to leave space between the items to allow for maximum air circulation 9 Using both hands for maximum stability gently slide the dehydrator trays back into the unit 10 Set the temperature by turning the knob on top of the unit Monitor the internal temperature and adjust as needed 11 Moisture may collect on the surface of the food this can be blo...

Page 8: ...pes blueberries etc should be dipped in boiling water to remove the wax This allows moisture to escape easily during dehydration Blanching can also be used to pre treat foods for dehydration Preparation of Foods For best results select the freshest foods available to dehydrate Note that immature fruits and vegetables do not have as much colour and flavour as those that are fully matured Foods shou...

Page 9: ...iment with your drying techniques If you use too much heat food may harden on the outside while being moist inside however with too little heat your drying times will be very long With a little practice you will be creating tasty ready to eat snacks in no time Dehydrating Tips Do not overlap foods Make sure foods are flat when placing on dehydrating trays Overlapped foods can greatly increase dryi...

Page 10: ...itute to about one and a half cups Reconstitution times will vary depending on the thickness of the food and the water temperature used Warm water will speed up reconstitution but may result in some flavour loss 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 m...

Page 11: ...able 7 11 Corn Cut kernels from cob and spread on the mesh tray Crunchy 7 10 Cucumber Wash and trim cut into 3mm slices Pliable 4 8 Eggplant Wash and peel cut into 6mm slices Pliable 4 8 Mushroom Wash and cut into 8mm slices Pliable 4 7 Parsnips Scrub and steam blanch if desired and cut into 8mm slices Pliable Tough 7 11 Capsicum Wash and remove seeds and white section Cut into 6mm strips or rings...

Page 12: ... 8 17 Peaches Wash halve and remove pit Slice if desired and dry skin side down Pliable 8 16 Pears Wash core and peel if desired Pliable 4 8 Pineapple Peel remove fibrous parts and remove core Cut into 6mm slices or wedges Pliable 11 18 Rhubarb Wash and cut in 25mm lengths Pliable 6 10 Strawberries Wash cut of tops and slice into 6mm pieces Crisp 7 15 Watermelon Cut off rind cut into wedges and re...

Page 13: ...food on the tray Food is overlapping on the tray Reduce the food quantity Evenly space food on the tray Water drops on the door Too much food on the tray Food contains too much water Reduce the food quantity Reduce the food quantity and increase dehydrating time Over heating or little heating Temperature control system is not working properly Turn the machine OFF and contact the service centre Foo...

Page 14: ...mal domestic use within the warranty period we will at our option either repair or replace the Dehydrator or defective part free of charge The product must be delivered by insured mail in proper packaging to your service centre as indicated on the back of the manual as a condition to any warranty service obligation 2 To activate your warranty you can register online within 30 days or send all the ...

Page 15: ...rier and have them file an inspection report to contact the distributor from whom you purchased the BioChef Arizona Dehydrator for further instructions 6 You have rights and benefits under the consumer laws in your jurisdiction Without detracting from these rights or benefits Vitality 4 Life excludes all liability in respect of this product for any other loss which is not reasonably foreseeable fr...

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