Nesco Food Dehydrator Manual

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be 
followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces.
3. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse power unit or any part 

of the dehydrator cord or plug, in water or any other liquid.*

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the unit to

cool before putting on and taking off parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the 

appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufac-

turer may cause hazards.

8.  Sharp utensils should not be used inside the dehydrator.
9.  Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10.  Do not use outdoors. Always dehydrate indoors on a flat surface to allow 

sufficient air flow. Never place base on carpet, towel, newspaper, etc., which
can block air flow to the bottom of base and cause failure. Never cover entire
unit with anything, as that will cause failure. The dehydrator needs an open,
breathable space to function properly.

11.  Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner, or in heated oven.
12.  Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.

*The power unit is located in the base piece on the FD-50, FD-50T, FD-1000 and FD-1010. On
the FD-60, the power unit is located in the top piece.

NOTE: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
As a safety feature, this plug will fit on a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, 
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

a short power supply cord is provided to reduce 

the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension
cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great
as the electrical rating of the appliance. The longer cord should be arranged 
so that it will not drape over the table top where it can be pulled on by 
children or tripped over unintentionally.