Important - BIELMEIER BHG 601 Mode D'emploi

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IMPoRtaNt

To avoid improper use, you must follow the
instructions provided in the product manual,
which should be stored in a safe place for future
reference . If you give the appliance to someone
else, be sure to give that person the instruction
manual as well . This appliance is intended exclu-
sively for the uses described in the instruction
manual . Moreover, it is intended for private use
only, and not for commercial use . The warranty
is voided if the device is used for purposes other
than those described herein .
DEHYDRatoR BHG 601
This appliance conforms to the EEC
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directive 2004/108/ EEC for radio in-
terference level and electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC), as well as the
low voltage directive 2006/95 EEC .
IMPoRtaNt SaFEtY PoINtS
The safety of BIELMEIER electrical appliances
conforms to the recognized technical standards
and the law for appliance safety . Nevertheless,
we would like to draw your attention to the fol-
lowing points:
Please reaD thIs InstruCtIon manual
CareFullY BeFore the FIrst use anD KeeP
the manual In a saFe PlaCe.
 Connect the appliance to AC only – make sure
the voltage corresponds to the markings on
the appliance .
tHE BaSICS oF DEHYDRatIoN
Drying and dehydrating are the oldest methods
of conservation known to man .
All food contains some proportion of water . .
Desiccation removes the water content from
food, thereby removing the basic conditions for
decomposition, mold formation and fermenting
processes . With proper dehydration and stor-
age, food items can be preserved for years .
Removing the water also tends to concentrate
the aroma of the food and often makes dried
food even tastier! The vitamins, nutrients and
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
Protect the appliance from splashing water
and other forms of moisture that may be pre-
sent at the place of use .
 Operate the appliance in dry rooms only .

After use, or if there is a problem during op-
eration – always disconnect the plug from the
power supply before proceeding with clean-
ing or inspection .

During operation, the appliance will become
hot .

Children are unaware of the dangers that can
result from handling an electrical appliance .
Therefore, they should never be left unat-
tended with such an appliance .
 Do not place the appliance on a hot surface
or operate it in the immediate vicinity of an
open fire .

During operation, the appliance should stand
free and must not be covered to allow air to
pass through freely .
 Never immerse the electrical component of
the appliance or the cord in water .
 Disconnect the mains plug before removing
the electrical component of the appliance .
 In the case of visible signs of damage to the
appliance or the mains cable, the appliance
should be examined by trained personnel or
by BIELMEIER customer service .
 We are indemnified from liability for all dam-
ages that may arise if the appliance is used for
purposes other than originally intended or if it
has been used inappropriately .
minerals are not affected, and sulphur and other
preservatives are avoided .
Even if you already use freezing or canning to
preserve foods, dehydrating will bring a plus to
your kitchen and your palate .
Drying in the kitchen oven often results in con-
densation due to a lack of air circulation; the
dripping and sticking of the juices from the
drying items make the oven hard to clean, as it
is not built for drying .
tHE BHG 601 DEHYDRatoR
Your new dehydrator works faster and more
efficiently due to its robust construction:
The intake air, which is drawn in from above, is
evenly heated by a special heater . This increases
the moisture carrying capacity of the air, which
removes moisture from the foods as it moves
through the different drying levels by means of
a slight pressure .
With this design, the moist air does not flow
through all of the levels, but rather is vented from
each individual level of the appliance . Therefore,
BIELMEIER dehydrators contain no screens or
wire trays, but rather solid, easy-to-clean trays .
Crumbs and herbs cannot fall through . This sys-
tem enables an even dehydrating on all levels; no
repositioning is necessary, and the appliance can
be left unattended until shortly before the drying
time is finished .
Visual and manual monitoring of the dried foods
is only necessary just before the drying time has
elapsed . At this time, people with demanding
standards can sort the items and allow some to
dry a little longer, if necessary .
PREPaRatIoN

Before the initial use and at the beginning of
each dehydrating season, we recommend that
the drying trays be rinsed . Do not scour!

Place the appliance where it will be out of
the way throughout the whole dehydrating
process . During dehydration, a pleasant aro-
matic, fruity or spicy odour may be present,
depending on the items being dehydrated .
 For safe, delicious preservation, all foods
should be washed well before dehydration .

Only use foods in good condition and remove
any areas with blemishes . Fruit cores should
be removed .
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Fruit should be ripe, but not over-ripe .
 Consult the table for specific preparation ad-
vice .
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To avoid the natural browning of the cut sur-
face, you can dip the fruit briefly in a lemon
mixture (1 tablespoon lemon juice to 1 cup
of water) . Instead of lemon juice, commercial
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vitamin C can also be used . Then dab with a
paper towel .
 Blanching is necessary for most vegetables
(see tables) . The prepared vegetables are
dipped into a pot with boiling water by means
of a wire basket or strainer . The blanching
period is calculated from the time when the
water again comes to a boil .
 Drying results are more even if the items are
cut into pieces of roughly equal size . Thin
slices dry more quickly, but remember that
the pieces shrink considerably during the de-
hydration process .
 As an approximate guideline, you can dehy-
drate about 500 grams (1 lb . 5 oz . ) of fresh fruit
or 200-300 grams (10-14 oz . ) of fresh vegeta-
bles per tray, depending on the variety .
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We recommend placing pieces of fruit close
together and in an upright position . Always
place unpeeled fruit with the cut surface
pointing upwards . Sliced fruit should not be
laid flat, but should rather overlap each other,
as in the scales of a fish .
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Vegetables should only be placed in single,
evenly spaced layers .
 Herbs should be dehydrated with care! If the
smell is too intense, the temperature has been
set too high .
The stems of herbs should be removed, but
they need not be chopped further . Leafy
herbs should be turned during the desiccating
process so they won't stick together . To ensure
proper air circulation, the levels should not be
overfilled .
 Place the transparent lid on the uppermost
tray of the electric dehydrating unit .
 Set the temperature switch to the position
corresponding to the food to be dehydrated
(see table) .
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Plug in the appliance .
 Set the timer to desired dehydration time .
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