1. Isingeniso
This manual provides essential instructions for the safe and efficient operation of your MPM MSG-03 Electric Food Dehydrator. Please read it thoroughly before first use and retain it for future reference. The MSG-03 dehydrator is designed to preserve the nutritional value of vegetables, fruits, and herbs by gently removing moisture, allowing you to create healthy, long-lasting snacks and ingredients.
2. Imiyalelo Yezokuphepha Ebalulekile
Uma usebenzisa izinto zikagesi, izinyathelo zokuphepha eziyisisekelo kufanele zihlale zilandelwa ukuze kuncishiswe ingozi yomlilo, ukushaqeka kukagesi, nokulimala.
- Funda yonke imiyalelo ngaphambi kokusebenzisa okokusebenza.
- Ungathinti izindawo ezishisayo. Sebenzisa izibambo noma amaknobho.
- Ukuvikela ukumelana nogesi, ungacwilisi intambo, ama-plugs, noma okokusebenza emanzini noma kolunye uketshezi.
- Ukugadwa okuseduze kuyadingeka uma noma isiphi isisetshenziswa sisetshenziswa izingane noma eduze kwazo.
- Khipha ipulaki lapho ingasetshenziswa nangaphambi kokuhlanza. Vumela ukuthi kuphole ngaphambi kokugqoka noma ukukhipha izingxenye.
- Ungasebenzisi noma isiphi isisetshenziswa ngentambo noma ipulaki eyonakele, noma ngemva kokuba umshini ungasebenzi kahle noma wonakaliswe nganoma iyiphi indlela. Xhumana nesevisi yamakhasimende ukuze uhlolwe, ulungiswe, noma ulungiswe.
- Ukusetshenziswa kwezisekeli ezinganconyiwe ngumkhiqizi wezinto zikagesi kungase kubangele ukulimala.
- Ungasebenzisi ngaphandle.
- Ungavumeli intambo ilenge phezu konqenqema lwetafula noma ikhawunta, noma uthinte izindawo ezishisayo.
- Ungayibeki eduze noma eduze kwegesi eshisayo noma isibambi sikagesi, noma kuhhavini oshisayo.
- Njalo unamathisele ipulaki entweni esetshenziswayo kuqala, bese uxhuma intambo odongeni. Ukuze unqamule, vala noma isiphi isilawuli "ukuvala", bese ukhipha ipulaki endaweni ephuma odongeni.
- Ungasebenzisi into esetshenziswayo ukwenza okunye ngaphandle kwalokho okuhlosiwe.
- This appliance is equipped with an overheat protection system that automatically switches off the dehydrator if necessary.
3. Izingxenye Zomkhiqizo
The MPM MSG-03 Food Dehydrator consists of the following main parts:
- Iyunithi yesisekelo: Contains the heating element, fan, and control switch.
- Amathileyi Okomisa: Four adjustable, BPA-free trays with a diameter of 28 cm for holding food items.
- Isivalo: Covers the top tray to retain heat and ensure even drying.
- Intambo Yamandla: Okokuxhuma into esebenza kugesi.

Isithombe 3.1: Phezuview of the MPM MSG-03 Food Dehydrator, showing the base unit, stacked trays, and lid.
4. Setha
- Ukukhulula: Carefully remove the dehydrator and all its components from the packaging. Dispose of packaging materials responsibly.
- Ukuhlanza kokuqala: Before first use, wash the drying trays and lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely. Wipe the base unit with a damp indwangu. Ungacwilisi iyunithi yesisekelo emanzini.
- Ukubekwa: Place the dehydrator on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface, away from water sources and other heat-generating appliances. Ensure adequate ventilation around the unit.
- Ukuhlanganisa: Place the desired number of drying trays onto the base unit. Ensure they are stacked correctly and securely. Place the lid on top of the uppermost tray.
5. Iziqondiso Zokusebenza
5.1 Ukulungiselela Ukudla
Ukulungiselela ukudla ngendlela efanele kubalulekile ukuze umuntu aphelelwe amanzi emzimbeni ngempumelelo.
- Ukugeza: Always wash fruits, vegetables, and herbs thoroughly before preparation.
- Ukusika: Cut food into uniform slices (approximately 0.5 cm / 0.2 inches thick) to ensure even drying. Remove pits, cores, and tough skins where necessary.
- Ukwelashwa kwangaphambili (Ongakukhetha): Some fruits (e.g., apples, bananas) may benefit from a pre-treatment (e.g., lemon juice bath) to prevent browning. Vegetables like carrots or broccoli may be blanched briefly to preserve color and texture.

Isithombe 5.1: Eksample of fresh produce, including mushrooms and various herbs, suitable for dehydration.
5.2 Ukulayisha Amathreyi
Arrange food items on the drying trays in a single layer, ensuring there is space between pieces for air circulation. Do not overlap or overcrowd the trays.

Image 5.2: Drying trays filled with uniformly sliced fruits (apples, bananas) and vegetables (bell peppers) for dehydration.
5.3 Inqubo Yokomisa
- Once trays are loaded and stacked, place the lid on top.
- Xhuma intambo yamandla endaweni kagesi evamile.
- Turn the appliance ON using the switch on the base unit. The dehydrator operates at 250W, providing efficient and rapid drying.
- The dehydrator's air recirculation system ensures uniform heat distribution across all trays, promoting consistent drying.
- Drying times vary depending on the type of food, thickness, moisture content, and ambient humidity. It is recommended to check the food periodically.
- To ensure even drying, you may rotate the trays or rearrange food items every few hours.
- Food is fully dehydrated when it is pliable but not sticky, or brittle and breaks easily (e.g., for chips).
- Once drying is complete, turn the appliance OFF and unplug it from the outlet. Allow the food to cool completely before storing.

Isithombe 5.3: Eksample of perfectly dried apple slices, ready for storage or consumption.
6. Ukunakekela kanye Nokuhlanza
Regular cleaning ensures the longevity and hygienic operation of your dehydrator.
- Khipha: Nqamula njalo i-dehydrator esitobhini sikagesi bese uyivumela ukuthi iphole ngokuphelele ngaphambi kokuhlanza.
- Trays and Lid: The drying trays and lid are dishwasher safe. Alternatively, they can be washed by hand in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely before storing or reassembling.
- Iyunithi yesisekelo: Sula ingaphandle leyunithi yesisekelo ngethambile, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scourers. Never immerse the base unit in water or any other liquid.
- Isitoreji: Gcina i-dehydrator ehlanzekile neyomile endaweni epholile, eyomile.
7. Ukuxazulula izinkinga
If you encounter any issues with your dehydrator, please refer to the following common problems and solutions:
| Inkinga | Imbangela Engenzeka | Isixazululo |
|---|---|---|
| I-Dehydrator ayivuli. | Ayixhunyiwe; ukucisha amandla; amandla awutage; overheat protection activated. | Ensure the unit is securely plugged into a working outlet. Check the ON/OFF switch. Verify power supply. Allow the unit to cool down if overheat protection was triggered. |
| Ukomisa ngokungalingani. | Food slices are not uniform; trays overcrowded; insufficient air circulation. | Ensure food is sliced evenly. Do not overcrowd trays; leave space for air. Rotate trays periodically during the drying process. |
| Ukudla akukomi kahle. | Drying time too short; food too thick; high ambient humidity. | Extend drying time. Ensure food is sliced thinly. Operate in a dry environment. |
Uma inkinga iqhubeka ngemva kokuzama lezi zixazululo, sicela uxhumane nokwesekwa kwamakhasimende.
8. Imininingwane
- Imodeli: I-MSG-03
- Ibhrendi: MPM
- Amandla: 250 Watts
- Voltage: 230 volts
- Inombolo yamathreyi: 4 (adjustable height)
- Tray Diameter: 28 cm
- Okubalulekile: Plastic (BPA-free trays)
- Umbala: Emhlophe
- Ubukhulu bomkhiqizo (L x W x H): 31 x 28 x 16 cm
- Isisindo Sento: 1.58 kg
- Umshini wokuwasha izitsha uphephile: Yes (trays and lid)
- Izici zokuphepha: Ukuvikela ukushisa ngokweqile

Image 8.1: The MPM MSG-03 Food Dehydrator highlighting its 250 Watt power.
9. Iwaranti kanye Nokusekela
Ukuze uthole ulwazi lwewaranti noma ukwesekwa kobuchwepheshe, sicela ubheke amadokhumenti ahlinzekwe ngesikhathi sokuthenga noma uxhumane nomthengisi wakho. Gcina ubufakazi bakho bokuthenga banoma yiziphi izimangalo zewaranti.
For further assistance, you may also visit the official MPM webisayithi noma uxhumane nomnyango wabo wesevisi yamakhasimende ngokuqondile.





