West Bend Back to Basics FD-600 - Manual (Page 5)

BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Before using your Food Dehydrator for the first time, wash the trays
and lid in warm, soapy water and rinse well. Wash the outer surface
of the base with a moist sponge and mild detergent. AVOID
SPILLING WATER OR LIQUIDS IN OPENINGS IN THE BASE. DO
NOT IMMERSE BASE UNIT IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
• Place the base unit on a heat resistant counter top such as tile or
formica. Plug the unit into a proper wall outlet, if desired, you may
preheat the unit while the last tray of food is prepared.
• Arrange food to dry on each of the trays without overlapping the
pieces. Stack trays with prepared food and place on the dryer base.
Place the lid on top. Check food frequently (every 1/2 hour) near
the end of the drying time and remove individual pieces as they are
dry. When foods are all the same size and thickness, they will dry
evenly and at the same rate.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Unplug from electrical outlet before cleaning. Wash trays and lid in
warm, soapy water. Some dried on foods are easier to remove after
trays have soaked for 10-15 minutes. Trays can be washed on top rack
of dishwasher if desired. Rinse well, then dry. Wipe dryer base with
damp cloth only. DO NOT IMMERSE BASE IN WATER.