It is important not only to grow fruits or vegetables, but also to be able to store them correctly. Many people make compotes or make jams. Yes, it is tasty, but on the other hand, with the heat treatment, all the beneficial properties of berries and vegetables simply disappear. That is why many people use a dryer for fresh vegetables and delicious fruits. This article will introduce its readers to one of them. The focus will be on the Alvin SU-1 dryer. Reviews associated with her, as well as her exact data regarding the characteristics, and other interesting facts will be considered here. So, it's time to start.
Fruit and vegetable dryer "Alvin SU-1": appearance
Getting acquainted with this dryer should be from its appearance. The “Alvin SU-1” vegetable dryer itself is barrel-shaped. The diameter of the barrel is forty centimeters. And its height is fifty centimeters. The color of the dryer is completely blue, only in the middle you can see a wide yellow strip. In front of the dryer is a temperature controller, as well as a button on and off the equipment itself.
This electric dryer "Alvin SU-1" in front has a picture that shows vegetables and fruits that can be dried thanks to it. The dryer itself stands on round legs. They are quite strong and can withstand the weight of this technique. That’s actually all that can be said about the appearance of the Alvin SU-1 dryer.
Characteristics of this dryer
Now is the time to talk about the technical characteristics of drying themselves. To begin with, it is worth noting that it is possible to bring meat and fish into it, as well as prepare delicious noodles with it. That is why the vegetable dryer "Alvin SU-1", reviews of which will be named below, is so very popular compared to its competitors.
As for the power of the dryer, here it is equal to 800 watts. The weight of the dryer is quite suggestible - seven kilograms. If you open the dryer lid, you can see six food trays in it. The dryer has a volume of thirty liters, which tells the buyer that there will certainly be no problems with the place.
What else pleased from a technical point of view, is that the dryer itself maintains the desired temperature. It is only necessary to use the temperature controller to select the desired degrees. The temperature range is quite large - from zero to plus eighty degrees.
The manufacturer gives a full one-year warranty on his equipment. Of course, I would like this period to be extended. But the manufacturer is the owner, and he decides this question.
The unique design has a dryer "Alvin Su-1". Feedback from users themselves directly suggests that thanks to the design, vegetables and fruits are protected from the penetration of various insects. Many people remember how they used to dry fruits and vegetables in the fresh air. How had to deal with annoying insects, which strove to sit on delicious fruits. But thanks to the Alvin Su-1 dryer, this problem is absolutely solved.
Dryer price
Fruit dryer "Alvin SU-1" has a rather small price. Reviews of absolutely all buyers suggest that for most consumers this price is quite acceptable. Actually, this is not surprising, because the minimum price for such a device is 3990 rubles. And the maximum price tag for this equipment will be a little more than the minimum one thousand rubles.
Cheaper now, the dryer is unlikely to be able to find, and if it works, then only by hand. The price of a dryer that has already worked at home will drop by a maximum of a thousand. True, the warranty will already be over.
Operation manual for this dryer
Along with the "Alvin SU-1" dryer, the instruction manual is included. It is completely, from cover to cover, in Russian. In addition, everything is written in a simple and understandable language to any buyer. Another thing that pleased us in this manual was that it describes the operation of the dryer, as well as its capabilities and methods of operation, it is so clear that questions about the operation of this equipment should not arise. After reading the book from the very beginning to the end, you can find out at what temperature the meat or vegetables are dried. Below will be considered the most basic aspects of the operation of the dryer "Alvin SU-1". The entire instruction here will not be considered from cover to cover, but the most important thing to emphasize is still worth it. So, you can start.
Purpose of the dryer "Alvin SU-1"
As mentioned above, this dryer can also be safely used not only for drying fruits and vegetables, but also for cooking meat, as well as for cooking delicious homemade noodles. The ambient temperature for optimal operation of the dryer starts with plus one degree and ends with plus thirty-five degrees.
Security measures
Like any equipment, the Alvin SU-1 dryer requires a cautious attitude. To begin with, it is worth remembering that it is necessary to install the dryer on a safe fire-resistant coating. And all for what? The thing is that during operation the dryer heats up. Because of this, the floor may heat up to such an extent that a fire is possible. For safety, you can use any wooden plank or other coating.
Another thing to remember is that it is forbidden to use the dryer for children.
And the last thing to remember is to look after your dryer. Do not leave a running dryer unattended.
How to get started
The dryer "Alvin SU-1" is quite simple to operate. Reviews say that preparing for work takes a little time.
So, before work, it is necessary to rinse the trays well, and also wipe the lid and the inside of the dryer with a damp cloth. It is also important to remember that you must wait until the dryer is completely dry. The dryer must not be wet, otherwise condensation may occur.
Quite a lot has also been written about loading the dryer. But it does not make sense to paint everything, so only one most important point will be indicated. The higher the tray, the more fruit should be on it. In other words, the lowest tray should have the least amount of fruit or vegetables compared to other trays that are installed above. In addition, you need to load the tray in such a way that air can pass through it quietly. After all, with what help are fruits dried? With the help of warm air, which should freely circulate throughout the dryer. If there are trays that are empty, they must all be lowered down. And loaded, on the contrary, lift up.
Universal dryer "Alvin SU-1": reviews
And now it's time for the most popular part of absolutely any article - user reviews. The dryer "Alvin SU-1" is quite popular in Russia. The reviews are mostly all positive. But there are also other reviews - negative. Thanks to them, you can get a complete picture of the operation of the dryer. After all, what is written in the instructions is not always a mirror image of what actually is. So, it's time to start.
Positive reviews
Many users praise the large volume that this dryer has. It really includes a huge amount of fruits or vegetables. Another plus is, of course, its power. But at the same time, this is its minus. But why, more on that later. Pleased buyers and the metal case of the dryer. The thing is that, in comparison with competitors, the case at the dryer does not melt from heating. But other dryers, for example, Chinese-made, have a plastic case. And plastic melts when heated. In short, the Chinese competitors have a rather short product life. In addition, many "craftsmen" found another job for this dryer - space heating. Thanks to the large and powerful heating element, you can safely heat the room somewhere in the middle size. Therefore, the dryer can be called truly universal in many respects.
Negative reviews
In addition to the positive, there are also negative reviews. As mentioned above, the Alvin SU-1 dryer is quite powerful. Because of this, there is a large consumption of electricity. So you will have to pay for electricity more than usual. In addition, a minus in the inconvenient design of the dryer. Many complain that the trays are very difficult to install. A lot of effort is needed to make this.
Some users complain about a rather weak fan. But the instructions indicate quite impressive characteristics of the fan. But in reality, everything is different. The fan turned out to be so weak that its power was somehow enough for the lower two trays. But the upper trays were left out. Users also noted that fruits that lie on the edge of the tray dry out much better than those in the center.
Total
So, that’s all there was to say about the dryer. In fact, she is pretty good at carrying out her work. But there were some minuses here. Nevertheless, the dryer is worth the money. She is doing her job. It is easy to operate and maintain. But it is still worth buying it or not, the buyer himself decides. The most important thing is to weigh all the pros and cons of this household appliance before buying.