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USER GUIDE

Now that you have purchased a Chefman® product you 

can rest assured in the knowledge that as well as your 

1-year parts and labor warranty you have the added 

peace of mind of dedicated helplines and web support.

USA

AFTER SALES SUPPORT

888-315-6553

customerservice@chefman.com

MODEL: RJ43-SQ-9 / RJ43-SQ-6

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction manual before using.

FOOD DEHYDRATOR

Summary of Contents for RJ43-SQ-6

Page 1: ...d labor warranty you have the added peace of mind of dedicated helplines and web support USA AFTER SALES SUPPORT 888 315 6553 customerservice chefman com MODEL RJ43 SQ 9 RJ43 SQ 6 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction manual before using FOOD DEHYDRATOR ...

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Page 3: ...RT 888 315 6553 customerservice chefman com MODEL RJ43 SQ 9 RJ43 SQ 6 6 1 Introduction 2 Safety Instructions 4 Features 6 Operating Instructions 12 Cleaning and Maintenance 15 Terms and Conditions 16 Warranty Card Contents ...

Page 4: ...de within the 1 year warranty period will be repaired or replaced free of charge provided that you have satisfactory proof of purchase keep your receipt This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights Your statutory rights are not affected This limited warranty does not apply in cases of damage caused by accident improper use abuse and force majeure This warranty gives you specific legal ri...

Page 5: ... or back air intake during or after operation Hot air may cause burns Keep children away from vent and intake 8 Operate the dehydrator on a level surface well away from any hot gas or electrical burner heat source combustible spray cans or pressurized items 9 Do not operate the dehydrator outdoors 10 Never operate the dehydrator with a damaged cord or plug or one that has malfunctioned or been dam...

Page 6: ...ppliance grasp plug and remove it from outlet 4 Before each use inspect the line cord for cuts and or abrasion marks If any are found this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the line cord replaced Please return it to an authorized service representative 5 Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance as this could place undue stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and...

Page 7: ...8 315 6553 customerservice chefman com MODEL RJ43 SQ 9 RJ43 SQ 6 6 6 5 Features 1 Control Panel 2 Top Air Vent 3 Transparent Door 4 Drying Tray 5 Protective Food Sheet 6 Drip Pan 4 2 INCREASE TIMER ON OFF TEMPERATURE DECREASE 3 1 ...

Page 8: ...ing and trays Do not obstruct or cover the Back Air Intake during operation or while cooling after use Transparent Door The process of drying can be observed without opening the door This reduces the loss of heat and allows views of all tray levels Drying Trays The plastic trays are not designed to hold very heavy foods They are perforated to allow air to circulate for drying and to allow any mois...

Page 9: ...al during the initial 30 minute drying time Allow sufficient ventilation 7 Insert Drying Trays into the dehydrator and enjoy SETTING TIME AND TEMP SETTINGS TO START 1 Place prepared foods on the Drying Trays see p 17 for food preparation tips Do not overload the Drying Trays with food 2 Food should be placed on Drying Trays in single layers ONLY not touching or overlapping in any way 3 Plug the po...

Page 10: ...perature is set the LED display will automatically return to indicate the remaining drying time NOTE Verify the new temperature by pressing the TEMP icon NOTE To reset the time and temperature to the default of 10 hours and TEMP of 158ºF press the ON OFF icon to turn Off Press the ON OFF icon to turn On CAUTION Use caution when opening the door while food is drying Although temperatures are not ve...

Page 11: ...that appear to be bruised or damaged in transit Discard pits stones seeds and other inedible parts of the fruit Peel fruit if desired or if rinds or peels lend a bitter or unappetizing taste or texture Always peel waxed or sprayed fruit Slice or cut fruit as desired see notes following CUTTING SLICING HINTS TIPS Fruit can be peeled and quartered such as apricots or sliced thinly whichever method i...

Page 12: ...er Cut thin slices of dense vegetables such as potatoes and beets Trim ends and leave some vegetables whole such as asparagus and green beans Pre treatment of vegetables is usually recommended and is best accomplished by blanching over boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes just long enough to set the color and remove acidic flavors After blanching arrange on the Drying Trays DRYING NUTS HINTS TIPS To r...

Page 13: ...m temperature of 165 F 74 C for at least 30 minutes To properly dry meat ALWAYS use temperatures above 140 F to avoid potentially dangerous bacteria growth 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 crowd or overlap the meat slices When done test a piece of meat It should cr...

Page 14: ...es 8 10 hours 135 145 slice 1 2 inch thick Tomatoes 6 8 hours 135 145 slice 1 4 inch thick VEGETABLES DRYING TIME TEMP F PREPARATION Beets 4 6 hours 125 140 peel slice 1 8 inch thick Bell Peppers 10 12 hours 125 140 slice 1 4 inch thick Broccoli 4 5 hours 125 140 Break into florets Carrots 4 6 hours 125 140 peel slice 1 8 inch thick Celery 3 4 hours 125 140 slice 1 4 inch thick Kale 4 5 hours 125 ...

Page 15: ...pletely before cleaning Unplug the dehydrator before cleaning After each use clean and dry the Drying Trays and Protective Food Sheet in warm soapy water Use a damp cloth to clean the dehydrator and door if needed DO NOT immerse the dehydrator in water Use non abrasive cleaners or soft soap only Do not place Drying Trays or Protective Food Sheet in dishwasher ...

Page 16: ...USA 13 AFTER SALES SUPPORT 888 315 6553 customerservice chefman com MODEL RJ43 SQ 9 RJ43 SQ 6 Notes ...

Page 17: ...USA 14 AFTER SALES SUPPORT 888 315 6553 customerservice chefman com MODEL RJ43 SQ 9 RJ43 SQ 6 6 Notes ...

Page 18: ...e and service 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 operation instructions deviation from instructions regarding storage and transportation repair or alteration by anyone other than CHEFMAN LLC or an authorized service center Further the warra...

Page 19: ...ODEL RJ43 SQ 9 RJ43 SQ 6 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOOD DEHYDRATOR Return your completed warranty card to Description of Malfunction RJ Brands 1 Sharp Plaza Suite 207 Mahwah NJ 07495 All data fields are required in order for us to process your request Full Name Model Number Address Date of Purchase Retail Store of Purchase We recommend you keep the receipt with this warranty card Email If applicable...

Page 20: ...b browser 2 Click on Sign Up Now 3 Fill in the required information as prompted NOTE Place of Purchase refers to the store at which you purchased your product 4 Sign in using your User Name and Password CLUB CHEFMAN ACCESS CODE 2131451 R J B R A N D S C O M C L U B C H E F M A N C O M C H E F M A N C O M ...

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