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MODEL: RJ43-5-R

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

 With proper care, your Food Dehydrator is designed to provide years of 

household service. Be sure to follow these basic precautious when using this electerical 
appliance. Read all instructions before use.

1. This appliance is intended for indoor home use only.
2. Never use any accessories or parts from other manufactures.  Your warranty will become 
invalid if such accessories or parts have been used.
3. Check that your home power supply corresponds with this appliance’s intended voltage.
4. Place this appliance on a stable, heat resistant surface.  Make sure not to place near or on 
a heat source such as gas or electric burner or oven.
5. Short power cords are attached to this item to prevent entanglement and tripping 
hazards.  Extension cords with corresponding voltage, electrical rating and grounding wires 
can be used. Care should be taken so that any exposed cord is not hanging down from a 
counter or table where it can be pulled on or tripped over by any child or adult.
6. Before using this appliance inspect the plug and cord line for cuts and/or abrasion marks 
if they are found. Do not use this appliance and contact our authorized customer service 
representative.
7. Insert the plug by grasping it firmly and guiding it into your home’s grounded electric 
outlet. Disconnect by grasping the plug and removing it from your home’s grounded 
electric outlet. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance during use or storage as 
this can cause the wire to fray and break.
8. During initial use, you may notice some smoke and or a slight odor. This is normal and 
should quickly dissipate. It should not reoccur after the appliance has been used a few more 
times.
9. This appliance should be used only by persons who are capable of understanding 
the user manual or are supervised by those who have adequate understanding of the 
appliances’ features, their use and the operating instructions.  Children must be supervised 
and should not be left alone with appliances during their operation.
10. During use appliances should not be left unattended.
11. Care should be taken not to move appliances that are in use 
12. Do not move appliances that are full of food or liquid whether hot or cold.
13. Appliances can emit heat or steam when in use therefore care should be taken not to 
block inlets or outlets. 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Summary of Contents for RJ43-5-RO

Page 1: ...1 MODEL RJ43 5 R Food Dehydrator CUSTOMER SERVICE 888 315 6553 customerservice chefman com RJ43 5 RO 5 TRAY ROUND...

Page 2: ...ng Instructions 9 Tips Tricks 10 Cleaning Maintenance 11 Drying Chart 13 Notes and Records 15 Terms Conditions 16 Warranty Card Contents READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE For your safety and continued...

Page 3: ...replaced free of charge provided that you have satisfactory proof of purchase keep your dated receipt This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights Your statutory rights are not affected This...

Page 4: ...o suggested that users label storage containers with the dehydrating times of the food item inside Once dehydrated and properly stored food items may be used over a long period of time Obtaining a reh...

Page 5: ...nd cord line for cuts and or abrasion marks if they are found Do not use this appliance and contact our authorized customer service representative 7 Insert the plug by grasping it firmly and guiding i...

Page 6: ...unter top or table top where it can be pulled by children or tripped over LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS 1 Never pull or yank on the appliance or on the appliance cord 2 To insert the plug grasp it firmly and...

Page 7: ...4 MODEL RJ43 5 R 1 LID 2 TRAY 3 DEHYDRATOR FAN 4 LED LIGHT 5 START STOP BUTTON 1 2 4 5 3 Features...

Page 8: ...ice 2 Sodium Bisulfite Only use food safe USP grade a Dissolves 1 teaspoon of sodium bisulfite in one quart of water b Prepare small amounts of fruit and dip for 2 minutes in the solution This helps p...

Page 9: ...esired at end of cooking time Salt slows down the reconstitution process NOTE Overcooking fresh produce will diminish flavor and texture To reconstitute vegetable like carrots soak in ice water and re...

Page 10: ...ge to insure that moisture has not been reabsorbed Eating dried foods within a reasonable time Using the remaining liquid from the reconstitution process DEHYDRATING Dehydrating times vary according t...

Page 11: ...atural heat convection to carry away moist air away from the food Trays should be rotated during the processing period to insure even drying Trays toward the bottom of the dehydrator are exposed to th...

Page 12: ...t or left 14 Trays toward the bottom of the dehydrator are exposed to the hottest and driest air causing them to dry more rapidly 15 Turn each tray a quarter turn sideways to help ensure more even dry...

Page 13: ...5 F 74 C for at least 30 minutes Meat must be sliced very thinly to be dried Partially freeze meat for up to 1 hour Remove and slice thinly across the grain Place on the Drying Trays right away Do not...

Page 14: ...ubes or strips Leathery 4 8 Hours Cauliflower Soak for 2 minutes in 8 cups of water with 3 tbsp salt Steam until tender Leathery 5 10 Hours Celery Separate stalks and leaves Cut stalks into 1 4 slices...

Page 15: ...5 minutes Brittle 4 8 Hours Peppers Green and Pimentos Cut into 1 4 strips or rings and remove seeds May also be chopped Note Dried Pimentos chopped finely make paprika Brittle to Leathery 4 8 Hours...

Page 16: ...RJ43 5 R Notes Records FOOD ITEM NOTES e g blanching process dryness quantity etc DRYING TIME DATE Grapes Raisin Water Blanched Pliable and leathery 2 trays 3 cups Stored in Glass Mason Jar 14 5 hrs...

Page 17: ...14 MODEL RJ43 5 R Notes Records FOOD ITEM NOTES e g blanching process dryness etc DRYING TIME DATE...

Page 18: ...ce NORMAL WEAR This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following negligent use or misuse of the product improper voltage or current use contrary to the op...

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