Fault Codes Help for Aroma AFD-965SD

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Aroma AFD-965SD

The Aroma AFD-965SD is a 6-tray digital food dehydrator designed for preserving foods like fruits, vegetables, and meats. It features digital controls for adjusting time and temperature, with a temperature range of 95°F to 167°F and a timer setting between 30 minutes and 24 hours. It includes six stainless steel drying trays, six mesh inserts for smaller foods, and a drip tray. A fan-only function is also available. The unit is intended for countertop use and requires a 120V power outlet.

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Dehydrator stops working before timer ends

Dehydrator shuts off prematurely.

Solutions:

Ensure the dehydrator is on a dedicated electrical circuit. Allow the unit to cool down before restarting.

Digital display is not functioning

The digital display is blank or showing incorrect information.

Solutions:

Contact customer service for repair or replacement.

Fan is not working

No air circulation is felt from the dehydrator.

Solutions:

Contact customer service for repair or replacement.

Food is not drying properly

Food remains moist after the set drying time.

Solutions:

Increase temperature setting. Extend drying time. Reduce the amount of food on each tray. Ensure food pieces are not overlapping.

Food is sticking to trays

Food is adhering to the drying trays.

Solutions:

Brush a light coat of vegetable oil onto the mesh inserts or drying trays.

Trays are difficult to slide in/out

Trays are sticking and not sliding smoothly.

Solutions:

Try inserting and rotating the tray 1/4 turn. Clean the tray tracks.

Unit does not power on

Dehydrator is plugged in, but does not turn on.

Solutions:

Check power outlet with another device. Inspect power cord for damage. Contact customer service for repair.

Unit emits smoke or unusual smell during first use

Smoke or smell is present during the initial 30-minute break-in period.

Solutions:

Ensure adequate ventilation. This is normal and should dissipate after the break-in period.