Sencor SFD 851GR, User Manual

Page 1: ...previous use of similar types of appliances Only use the appliance in the manner described in this user s manual Keep this user s manual in a safe place where it can be easily retrieved for future reference We recommend saving the original shipping cardboard box packaging material receipt and warranty card for the duration of warranty In the case of transportation pack the appliance using the orig...

Page 2: ...ation works 8 Procedure 8 Preparation 9 Reconstituting food to its initial state 9 Dehydrating 10 Packaging and storage 11 Tray rotation 11 Remember 11 Recipes 12 Table of recommended fruit dehydration times 13 Table of recommended vegetable dehydration times 14 Maintenance and care 16 Technical specifications 16 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF USED PACKAGING MATERIALS 17 DI...

Page 3: ... Important safety measures Before connecting this appliance to a power socket make sure the voltage stated on the label of the appliance corresponds to the voltage in your power socket Water and electrical current are a dangerous combination Never use the appliance in the near vicinity of a bath shower or swimming pool Never use accessories which have not been supplied with this appliance or which...

Page 4: ...rn them over to the storage position unless they have cooled down completely Do not place the appliance on an electric or gas stove or in its vicinity do not place it in the vicinity of an open fire or other equipment or appliances that are a source of heat Do not use the appliance if it has a damaged power cord or power plug In no case should you attempt to repair the product yourself do not make...

Page 5: ...t was designed Do not use this appliance if the power cord or power plug is damaged if it is not working correctly if it is damaged or if it has been dropped on the floor If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by an authorised service centre or by another similarly qualified person this will prevent the creation of a dangerous situation Attention This appliance is not designed to be cont...

Page 6: ...EN 6 EN Food Dehydrator SFD 851GR Copyright 2016 Fast ČR a s Revision 05 2016 DESCRIPTION OF THE FOOD DEHYDRATOR A 2 1 3 1 Lid 2 Trays 3 LED display with controls ...

Page 7: ...To change the temperature press the set temperature button B3 When the temperature you require appears on the display the dehydrator will automatically start regulating itself to this set temperature Automatic shut off function When the set timer button B2 is pressed the display will show the countdown that is currently set Press the set timer button B2 again to extend the countdown by 30 minutes ...

Page 8: ...als from reconstituted fruits and berries reconstituted to their initial state before dehydration Dehydration is a very popular food processing technique requiring a minimal amount of equipment and the dehydrated food requires only a very small area During this process food is heated to evaporate the moisture contained in it and the resulting water vapours are extracted away Most food products rel...

Page 9: ...ining ascorbic acid may be used but it is often not as effective as pure ascorbic acid Fruit may be pre cooked in steam however this may soften it and make further processing more difficult Pre cooking with syrup helps retain the colour of apples apricot figs nectarines peaches pears and plums The final result will be sweeter It is good to pre cook fruits with a tough peels grapes dried plums plum...

Page 10: ...may be used in various ways Dehydrated fruit is suitable for preparing refreshments both at home and on trips Fruit pieces can be added to bread products or confectionery Reconstituted fruits can be served as compotes or sauces They may also be used as ingredients in recipes for making bread jelly salads omelettes gugelhupf stuffing milkshakes ice creams and cooked cereals Dehydrated vegetables ca...

Page 11: ...t air convection for the extraction of moisture from food During the dehydration process the trays should be rotated to ensure even dehydration of the contents The trays nearest the bottom are exposed to the greatest amount of heat here the dehydration process is faster Therefore simply take them out and place them at a higher level and move the higher trays closer to the bottom part of the dehydr...

Page 12: ...e parchment paper on to the tray s and pour on the blended strawberries using a spatula to spread it out evenly Dehydrate for approx 6 hours the dehydration time depends on the consistency you wish to achieve whether brittle or soft Leave the top lid open Jerky Marinade finely sliced pieces of beef or turkey in a mixture of 1 4 cup of soya sauce 2 tablespoons of raw sugar and 2 tablespoons of spic...

Page 13: ...berry fruits with a wax surface in boiling water No visible moisture 5 24 hours Cherries Do not remove the stems unless you will process immediately Halving them is optional if you wish to halve them do so once they are 50 dehydrated Leathery but mushy 6 36 hours Cranberries Wash thoroughly slice or leave whole No visible moisture 4 20 hours Grapes dark violet Wash remove stems and leave whole Sof...

Page 14: ...til translucent After partial dehydration mix the beans up so that those in the middle of the tray are moved to the edge and vice versa They are brittle 4 14 hours Beetroot Cut away the roots and everything that is one inch from the top and bottom part wash precook cool and remove the peel Cut into cubes or slices They are brittle dark red 4 12 hours Brussels sprouts Remove the stems from the Brus...

Page 15: ...to slices or rings approx 0 6 cm thick remove the seeds wash and dehydrate It is crisp to leathery 4 10 hours Potatoes Peeling is optional Cut into slices from 0 4 to 0 6 cm thick into cubes or in French style Steam in the same way as beetroot They are brittle 5 12 hours Pumpkin Cut into small pieces Bake or steam until soft Cut into 1 to 3 inch wide slices peel and remove the pulp Cut into 1 2 cm...

Page 16: ...pliance the individual trays lid in hot water using kitchen detergent and then rinse with drinking water Before first use we also recommend running the appliance empty for at least 4 hours After turning the appliance off allow it and all its accessories to cool down and air out to rid them of potential odours Technical specifications Rated voltage 220 240 V Rated frequency 50 60 Hz Rated power inp...

Page 17: ...ent new appliance Correct disposal of this product helps save valuable natural resources and prevents potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could result from improper waste disposal Ask your local authorities or collection facility for more details In accordance with national regulations penalties may be imposed for the incorrect disposal of this type of waste For bu...

Page 18: ...EN 18 EN Food Dehydrator SFD 851GR Copyright 2016 Fast ČR a s Revision 05 2016 ...