Nesco Food Dehydrator - Manual (Page 5)

FD-50/FD-50T Product Information (continued)
Use and Care
Trays
Your dehydrator trays are easy to clean. Simply soak the trays in warm water with a
mild detergent for several minutes. A soft-bristle brush will loosen food particles
that resist softening by soaking. Don’t clean trays with any metal objects or scour-
ing pads as they tend to damage the surface of the trays. Trays can be washed on
the top rack of your dishwasher if you remove them before the drying cycle.
Caution: Remove trays before the beginning of the drying cycle of your dish-
washer.
Cover
The cover for the Snackmaster can be washed in warm soapy water or wiped clean
with a soft cloth or sponge. Wash top after it has been removed from the rest of the
machine. Don’t use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, or sharp utensils. Do not
wash the cover in the dishwasher.
Base Power Unit
Caution: Be sure the unit is unplugged before cleaning the base power unit.
Use a damp cloth or towel to remove dried food particles from the base power unit.
Avoid dripping any liquid into electrical parts. CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE IN
WATER. Don’t use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, or sharp utensils. Do NOT
remove the base power unit cover!
Precautions
Follow these safety rules when dehydrating food:
• When drying liquids, sauces, or purées, use a Fruit Roll Sheet, available from
NESCO ® American Harvest.
• When drying jerky, place a fruit roll sheet on the bottom tray. The Fruit Roll
Sheet will catch drips and make cleaning easier.
• Wash hands thoroughly prior to handling food.
• Clean all utensils and containers with a mild solution of detergent, bleach and
water before using.
• Make sure all counter surfaces and cutting boards are thoroughly cleaned in the
manner above before using. Wooden or plastic cutting boards should be thor-
oughly disinfected.
• Keep foods in the refrigerator before preparing for drying. Store dried foods in
refrigerator or freezer.
• After opening sealed containers of dried food, use food as soon as possible.
• Store opened containers of dried food tightly sealed in the refrigerator to main-
tain freshness and quality.
• Do not spray vegetable oil directly onto the surface of the trays.
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