1. Introduzzjoni
Thank you for choosing the Zeegma Dry Chef Food Dehydrator. This appliance is designed to efficiently dry various foods such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, and meat, preserving their nutritional value and flavor. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the device to ensure safe and optimal use. Keep this manual for future reference.
2. Istruzzjonijiet Importanti dwar is-Sigurtà
- Aqra l-istruzzjonijiet kollha qabel tuża l-apparat.
- Tgħaddix l-apparat, korda, jew plagg fl-ilma jew likwidi oħra.
- Superviżjoni mill-qrib hija meħtieġa meta xi apparat jintuża minn jew ħdejn it-tfal.
- Spluggja mill-iżbokk meta ma tkunx qed tuża u qabel tnaddaf. Ħallih jiksaħ qabel ma tpoġġi jew tneħħi l-partijiet.
- Tħaddim l-ebda apparat b'korda jew plagg bil-ħsara, jew wara li l-apparat ma jaħdimx jew ikun ġie bil-ħsara b'xi mod.
- L-użu ta' aċċessorji aċċessorji mhux rakkomandati mill-manifattur tal-apparat jista' jikkawża korrimenti.
- Tużax barra.
- Tħallix il-korda tistrieħ fuq it-tarf tal-mejda jew tal-bank, jew tmiss uċuħ sħan.
- Tpoġġix fuq jew ħdejn burner tal-gass sħun jew elettriku, jew f'forn imsaħħan.
- Dejjem waħħal il-plagg mal-apparat l-ewwel, imbagħad daħħal il-korda fis-sokit tal-ħajt. Biex tiskonnettja, itfi kwalunkwe kontroll, imbagħad neħħi l-plagg mis-sokit tal-ħajt.
- Tużax l-apparat għal użu domestiku li mhux maħsub.
- The appliance is equipped with overheating protection for safe operation.
3. Prodott Aktarview
Komponenti
The Zeegma Dry Chef Food Dehydrator consists of the following main components:
- Main Unit with Control Panel and Heating Element
- 6 Removable Drying Trays
- Qoxra ta' Fuq

Figura 1: Zeegma Dry Chef Food Dehydrator with examples of dried fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

Figura 2: Sploda view of the dehydrator, illustrating the main unit and the six removable drying trays. The trays can be stacked for drying.

Figura 3: The intuitive LCD control panel, featuring buttons for setting time and temperature, and a power button.
4. Setup
- Spakkjar: Neħħi l-komponenti kollha mill-imballaġġ bir-reqqa. Żomm l-imballaġġ għall-ħażna jew għat-trasport fil-futur.
- Tindif Inizjali: Before first use, wash the drying trays and top cover in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely. Wipe the main unit with a damp drapp. Tgħaddix l-unità prinċipali fl-ilma.
- Pjazzament: Place the dehydrator on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface. Ensure adequate ventilation around the unit. Do not place it near heat sources or flammable materials.
- Assemblea:
- Place the main unit on the chosen surface.
- Stack the desired number of drying trays onto the main unit. The trays are modular and can be expanded up to ten (additional trays sold separately).
- Place the top cover securely on the uppermost tray.
- Konnessjoni tal-Enerġija: Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet (240 Volts).
5. Istruzzjonijiet Operattivi
Preparing Food for Dehydration
- Aħsel u naddaf sewwa l-oġġetti tal-ikel kollha.
- Cut food into uniform slices or pieces to ensure even drying. Thinner slices dry faster.
- Arrange food in a single layer on the drying trays, ensuring air can circulate freely around each piece. Do not overlap food.
Bl-użu tal-Panew tal-Kontroll
- Qawwa Mixgħul: Agħfas il-buttuna tal-enerġija (⏻) to turn on the dehydrator. The LCD display will illuminate.
- Issettjat Temperatura: Press the "SET" button. The temperature display will flash. Use the "<" u ">" buttons to adjust the temperature between 35°C and 70°C. Press "SET" again to confirm.
- Issettja l-Timer: After setting the temperature, the timer display will flash. Use the "<" u ">" buttons to set the desired drying time, up to 72 hours. Press "SET" again to confirm.
- Ibda d-Deidratazzjoni: Once temperature and time are set, the dehydrator will begin operation automatically after a few seconds, or you can press the power button to start immediately.
- Monitoraġġ: Periodically check the food's dryness. Drying times vary based on food type, thickness, and humidity.
- Tlestija: Id-deidratur jintefa awtomatikament ladarba jiskadi t-tajmer issettjat.
- Protezzjoni ta' sħana żejda: The device is equipped with an overheating protection system that will automatically shut down the unit if it detects excessive temperatures, ensuring safety.

Figura 4: Illustration of the efficient air circulation system within the dehydrator, which removes moisture and retains nutritional value.
6. Manutenzjoni u Tindif
- Spluggja: Always unplug the dehydrator from the power outlet before cleaning.
- Kessaħ: Allow the appliance to cool completely before handling any parts.
- Trejs u Għatu: Wash the drying trays and top cover in warm, soapy water. They can also be placed on the top rack of a dishwasher. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely before reassembling or storing.
- Unità Prinċipali: Imsaħ il-barra tal-unità prinċipali b'reklamaramp Drapp. Għal tbajja’ iebsa, uża deterġent ħafif. Tużax prodotti tat-tindif jew tal-għorik li joborxu. Qatt m’għandek tgħaddas l-unità prinċipali fl-ilma jew fi kwalunkwe likwidu ieħor.
- Ħażna: Store the assembled dehydrator in a clean, dry place when not in use.
7 Issolvi l-problemi
| Problema | Kawża Possibbli | Soluzzjoni |
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| Id-deidratur ma jixgħelx. |
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| L-ikel mhux qed jinxef b'mod uniformi. |
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| It-tnixxif jieħu wisq żmien. |
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8. Speċifikazzjonijiet
| Karatteristika | Dettall |
|---|---|
| Brand | Żegma |
| Numru tal-Mudell | ZE-DRY CHEF SILVER |
| Qawwa | 500 Watts |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Firxa tat-Temperatura | 35-70°C |
| Timer | Sa 72 sigħat |
| Numru ta' Trejs | 6 (espandibbli) |
| Materjal | Stainless Steel |
| Dimensjonijiet tal-Prodott (L x W x H) | 33.4 x 26 x 22.5 ċm |
| Piż tal-oġġett | 2.8 Kilogrammi |
| Itfi Awtomatiku | Iva |

Figura 5: Dimensional diagram of the Zeegma Dry Chef Food Dehydrator, indicating the length (33 cm) and width (26 cm) of the trays.
9. Garanzija u Appoġġ
Specific warranty information and customer support contact details are not provided within this manual. Please refer to the product packaging, the retailer's website, or contact Zeegma customer service directly for warranty claims and technical assistance.
For further information, you may visit the official Zeegma webis-sit jew ikkuntattja lid-distributur lokali tiegħek.





