Andrew James AJ000350 Digital Food Dehydrator - Manual (Page 14)

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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible cause Possible solutions
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No heat.
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No Fan.
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No power.
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Be sure the unit is plugged in.
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Make sure the power is switched
on.

Check the outlet is working.
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No heat.

No fan.

Broken wire in unit.

Do not use the appliance, send it for
repairs.

Return for service.
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Slow drying.

Trays overfilled.

Fan jammed or running to
slowly.

Air leaks due to warped or
improperly stacked trays.

Air must flow freely around food
for proper drying. Reduce quantity
in trays or rearrange food.

Check for foreign objects jamming
fan.

Check that the food on the trays is
not blocking air flow through tray
stack. Make sure central chimney
of tray is not obstructed.

Uneven drying.

Variation in food thickness
and ripeness.

Trays not rotated.

Too much food in drying
trays.

Check that the food is of similar
thickness.

Rotate trays once or twice during
dehydration process.

Check that the food on the trays is
not blocking air flow through tray
stack make sure central chimney of
tray is not obstructed.

Overheating or
insufficient heat.

Temperature control not
functioning at proper range.

Temperature in the lowest tray
should be approx. (60˚ C) with
empty trays in place. If
temperature varies significantly,
adjust accordingly or return for
service.

Noisy fan/ motor.

Foreign matter in fan.

Motor bearing worn.

Check for foreign objects jamming
fan.