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- Page 1 Food Dehydrator Healthy food dryer with 5 drying racks Instruction/Recipe Booklet DT5600 Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions Features of your Food Dehydrator Using your Food Dehydrator Care and Cleaning Important Guidelines and Hints Storage of Dried Foods Rehydrating Dried Foods Use of Dried Food Drying Fruits Drying Chart for Fruit Drying Vegetables Fruit Rolls... -
Page 3: Sunbeam's Safety Precautions
• Do not move or cover the dehydrator while in • Do not use your dehydrator in confined spaces. operation. Sunbeam is very safety conscious when • Do not use an appliance for any purpose designing and manufacturing consumer products, but other than its intended use. it is essential that the product user also exercise care • Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas when using an electrical appliance. Listed below are flame, electric element or on a heated oven. -
Page 4: Features Of Your Food Dehydrator
Features of your Food Dehydrator Lid with drying motor Acts as a lid for the Food Dehydrator and contains the motor and power switch. Air vents on the lid allow air to be circulated. 5 large drying racks Holds the food in place for easy drying. Your unit includes 5 drying racks. You can purchase more drying racks from retail outlets and Sunbeam service centre. Rubber feet Holds the Food Dehydrator in place and prevents it from scratching the bench top. - Page 5 On/Off switch with three heat settings Enable the user to choose the type of drying needed with three heat settings. Removable Filter The filter is removable for easy cleaning. Fruit Roll Tray Makes delicious fruit rolls naturally.
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Page 6: Using Your Food Dehydrator
Using your Dehydrator How it works Versatility Dehydrating food is an ancient method of You can dry herbs and spices and flowers preserving food. It is a gentle, natural process to make potpourri. You can even enjoy the which removes moisture from food. advantages of rehydrating foods to make instant additions to soups, sauces and Using a controlled heat temperature, air is casseroles. The choice is endless. circulated from the top of the unit to each of the five trays and base. This method of drying seals in the flavours and nutrients of Healthy snacks the food, leaving a high food nutrient and Natural healthy snacks can easily be created vitamin content. using your Food dehydrator. A variety of fruit rolls such as pear, berry and apple rolls, to Storage of dried food name a few. You can make tasty, muesli bars, using all natural ingredients. These snacks Drying fresh, ripe fruit and vegetables allows are great for picnics, camping and at snack you to enjoy these luxuries all year round. time. Storing of food is easy and takes up little storage space. Dried foods have a longer shelf life of approximately 3-6 months when stored in air-tight storage jars depending on type of food and climate. - Page 7 Using your Dehydrator (continued) Before using your Food Dehydrator Using your Food dehydrator • Wash the drying racks, base and fruit roll 1. A rrange the food on the drying racks, tray in warm water using a mild detergent. ensuring the pieces of food are not quite Rinse and dry each part thoroughly before touching, to allow air to circulate freely. use. Place drying racks onto the base, ensuring that all racks are securely positioned in the • Before you assemble the food dehydrator grooves. ensure that the power cord is unplugged. 2. P lace the lid on the top drying rack. 3. P lug the power cord into a 230/240V AC power outlet, and push the power to the desired heat setting. NOTE: If only using base of Food Dryer ensure an empty drying rack is inserted between the Lid and Base, to avoid restriction of air flow. Settings Approximate Temperatures Uses...
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Page 8: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning Drying racks, fruit roll trays and base To clean the drying racks, fruit roll trays and the base, soak in warm soapy water. A soft bristle brush can be used to loosen stubborn food particles. Do not immerse the Lid with Drying Motor in water. To clean, use a damp, soft sponge with a mild detergent. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads or abrasive cleaners. Do not place any parts in a dishwasher. -
Page 9: Important Guidelines And Hints
Important Guidelines and Hints Use quality food Fruit Roll Trays Best results are achieved when quality food is Non-stick baking paper can be cut to fit used. Select produce at the peak of ripeness, rocks, if you want more roll up trays. colour and flavour, for the highest nutritional Rotate Racks content. Rotate racks while drying foods, this ensures You can dry overripe produce successfully, as even drying of produce and air circulation. long as you remove any spoiled areas. Testing for dryness Wash food Be sure to let the produce cool before testing Food should be washed and dried thoroughly, for dryness. To test for dryness, cut a piece removing soft or spoiled areas. Be certain open – there should be no visible moisture that your hands, cutting utensils and food inside. preparation areas are clean. Uneven drying Cut food uniformly If you notice uneven drying, rotate the drying Produce can be shredded, sliced or diced, racks, i.e. move the bottom rack to the top... -
Page 10: Storage Of Dried Foods
Storage of Dried Foods Important • Containers should be moisture and insect free. Check for moisture by shaking the content of • Glass jars with metal screw lids are ideal your storage container several times during containers. Food stored in plastic bags, the first week after the food has been dried. should be stored inside an insect proof If moisture appears on the inside, the food container. has not been sufficiently dried and should be returned to the food dehydrator, for further • The storage area should be cool, dry and as drying. dark as possible. The ideal temperature for storing dehydrated food is 5-20ºC. Do not place warm produce into storage containers, as condensation will form causing • Dried food can be covered in plastic wrap mould and mildew. Allow food to cool on and stored in a container in the freezer. racks before storing. See tips on Beef jerky for correct storage on page 17. Rehydrating Dried Foods Rehydration is the process of putting the • One cup of dried vegetables generally moisture back into foods that have been reconstitutes to two cups of vegetables. See dried. soup mix on page 18. • One cup of dried fruit reconstitutes to one • Dried foods can be partially rehydrated by soaking in water or cooking. -
Page 11: Use Of Dried Food
Use of Dried Food Dehydrated fruits and vegetables can be used in a variety of dishes that can be used to make: sauces, casseroles, marinated vegetables, cakes, salads, pies, soups, cereals, pasta dishes and poultry dishes stuffing. Foods such as garlic, chillies and tomatoes can be bottled in olive oil and stored in a cool dry place for several months. Drying Fruits • Wash food and pat dry with paper towels. Blanching • Remove any blemishes, pips and stones. • Some fruits with natural protective wax coatings e.g. figs, grapes and prunes, need to • Slice as recommended. be blanched to speed the drying process. • Pre-treat where recommended. NOTE: Food may be peeled or unpeeled when To Blanch drying. Try drying both ways to distinguish 1. Soak fruits in boiling water for 1-2 preferred outcome. Unpeeled fruits will take minutes. longer to dry. 2. Plunge into ice cold water. Dry well. 3. Slice and commence drying. Pre-Treatment The pre-treatment of food where Dryness Test recommended helps retard browning while • Cool fruit before testing for the final degree the food is drying. of dryness. -
Page 12: Drying Chart For Fruit
Drying Chart for Fruit NOTE: Times stated are based on drying using Expect a variance in the time needed to dry different foods. Drying times are affected five racks. Times will vary depending on by the size of the load, thickness of slices, number of racks used. humidity and temperature in your home. Food type Pre treatment Setting/drying time Suggested Use Fruit Apples, core, peel, Eat as is or add to cakes None 8-10 hours cut into .5mm slices and slices Apricot halves, Add to slices, biscuits None 12-14 hours de-stoned and muesli Soak in lemon Eat as is, add to cakes, Banana halves 12 hours juice puddings and slices Add to fruit cake and Baby figs, halved Blanch 6-8 hours bread mixtures, slices and... - Page 13 Drying Chart for Fruit (continued) Food type Pre treatment Setting/drying time Suggested Use Limes, skin on, 5mm Scrub whole fruit Add to curries and 8-10 hours slices under warm water potpourri mixes Oranges, Naval, skin Add to potpourri mixes Scrub whole fruit on, halved, cut into 6-8 hours and dip in chocolate and under warm water 0.5mm slices serve with coffee Paw Paw, peeled, Eat as is, add to muffin deseeded, 0.5mm None 10-12 hours mixtures, slices and slices muesli Eat as is, chop and Peaches, halved, Wash under water 8-10 hours add to cake and muffin de-stoned mixtures or add to muesli...
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Page 14: Drying Vegetables
Drying Vegetables Preparation Dryness Test • Wash vegetables thoroughly and remove • Cool vegetables before attempting the final blemishes. test for dryness. • Pre-treat where recommended. • Vegetables should feel hard and firm with no soft spots. Pre-Treatment Expect a variance in the time needed to dry • Steam Blanching: is needed to speed up different foods. Drying times are affected drying process for certain vegetables. by the size of the load, thickness of slices, • Blanching: Preserves the colour, stops the humidity and temperature in your home. ripening process and generally makes the produce dry faster. To Blanch 1. Soak vegetables in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. 2. Plunge into ice cold water. 3. Slice and commence drying. Food type Pre treatment Setting/drying time Suggested Use Vegetables Add to cake, bread Carrot, peeled, 1cm dice None 6-8 hours and scone mixtures Add to soup mixes... - Page 15 Drying Vegetables (continued) Food type Pre treatment Setting/drying time Suggested Use Tomatoes, regular, cut into Add to risottos and None 6 hours 2cm-thick wedges (dried) pasta sauces Add to antipasto Tomatoes, Roma (egg) None 8 hours platters, sandwich cut in half semi-dried fillings, pies and tarts Tomato, Roma (egg) None 10-12 hours Add to pasta sauces cut in half dried Add to bread mixtures, Onion, Brown, halved, None 14-16 hours curries and muffin cut into 1cm dice mixtures Add to soups and rice Pea, green, shelled None 6-8 hours dishes Pumpkin, peeled, Add to curries, scones...
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Page 16: Fruit Rolls
Fruit Rolls Fruit rolls make delicious snacks ready to • If mixture is too runny, you can add pureed have on hand. Here are some steps to ensure apple or pear to the mixture to make up perfect fruit rolls: the desired consistency. • Fresh or canned fruit can be used to make • Make sure the fruit rolls are dried fruit rolls, simply substitute weight for continuously at the recommended weight. However, do not combine a mixture temperature/setting and time. of canned and fresh fruit in the same roll • Once dried, the fruit rolls should be pliable up. If using fresh fruit, make sure it is of and without any soft or sticky patches on good quality without soft or discoloured top or underneath. patches. • Remove fruit rolls from trays when still • If using fresh fruit, you will need to peel warm and roll up to form logs. and cook it first so that it can be pureed • Wrap in non-stick baking paper and store in a blender for the preparation required to in an airtight container in a cool, dark make rolls. place for up to 1 week. Do not store in the • The prepared fruit must be evenly spread fridge as the fruit rolls need to be stored in over the fruit roll trays to ensure even a moisture-free area to maintain a pliable, drying times. -
Page 17: Drying Herbs And Spices
Drying Herbs and Spices Recipes (continued) Drying your own herbs and spices is an easy, • Use the lowest heat setting to retain as economical way to make the most from your much flavour and aroma from herbs. herb garden. • Do not store herbs in paper bags as the oils will be absorbed by the paper leading to Hints less flavour. • Pick leaves, when young and tender. • Store in a cool, dark place in an airtight • Pick seed pods before they open. container. • Most herbs and spices can be dried on the plant stalk or stem. • The leaves and seeds are easily stripped off once they are dry. -
Page 18: Drying Chart For Herbs And Spices
Drying Chart for Herbs and Spices Herb/Spice Preparation Drying time Wash, pat dry with paper Basil towel. Place leaves 2-4 hours Soups and sauces. onto drying racks. Wash, pat dry with paper Salads, casseroles Chives towel. Slice into desired 2-4 hours and soups. lengths. Add to curries and Chilli, long fresh stirfries, pound in a red, halved, None 6-8 hours mortar and pestle and deseeded sprinkle over bread mixtures Wash, pat dry with paper Curries, Thai dishes Coriander towel. Place whole stems 2-4 hours and soups. onto drying racks. Peel and chop, Casseroles, soups Garlic... -
Page 19: Drying Meat
Drying Meat Recipes (continued) Beef jerky Dehydrating Meat Here are some steps to ensure meat is Makes: 250g dehydrated safely: Preparation: 10 mins (+ 12 hours marinading time) Drying: 5 hrs • Meats should be dried at 75ºC (Setting 3). 500g beef fillet or sirloin, excess fat trimmed • Choose lean meat without much marbling (fat distributed throughout meat). ½ cup soy sauce IMPORTANT: Meat must be of the highest ½ cup Worcestershire sauce quality and marinated on day of purchase. 1 teaspoon salt • Marinate the meat in its whole form and slice after marinating. The marinade 1. P lace beef in a shallow glass dish. Pour needs to be salty (see Beef jerky recipe) over combined sauces and salt. Cover as this helps draw moisture from the meat... -
Page 20: Drying Flowers
Drying Flowers Recipes (continued) Potpourri Using your Food Dehydrator, you are able to dry your own flowers, blossoms and petals. To make potpourri: use handful of flowers, blossoms and petals and combine with 3- Hints 4 drops of perfumed oil e.g. tea rose or • As flowers darken when they dry, try to lavender. select flowers which are several shades lighter. Preparation Directions 1. A rrange flowers, blossoms and petals Preparation Directions sparsely on the Drying Racks and Base. 1. C ut flowers when they are dry and cool. 2. D ry for 6-8 hours. 2. C hoose flowers that are firm but only half 3. P lace in a large air-tight glass container open. Full bloom flowers tend to lose their with 3-4 drops of perfumed oil, to enliven petals. the fragrance. After a month, shake 3. P osition flowers and petals sparsely on the the petals or sprinkle more oil into the drying racks and base. -
Page 21: Recipes
Recipes Recipes (continued) Pumpkin, corn & chilli loaf Soup mix Serves: 8-10 Makes: 2 cups dried mixture Preparation: 15 mins (not including pumpkin drying time) Preparation: 10 mins Cooking: 1 hour 5 mins Drying: 4-5 hours 2 cups self-raising flour 2 large brown onions, halved, cut into 1cm cubes Pinch of salt 2 large carrots, peeled, halved lengthways, 2 cups dried pumpkin pieces cut into 1cm-thick slices... - Page 22 Recipes (continued) Recipes (continued) Sour cream & chive scrolls-Low fat and Tomato, mozzarella & pancetta muffins gluten free! Makes: 12 Preparation: 10 mins (not including drying time) Serves: 12 Cooking: 22-25 mins Preparation: 15 mins Cooking: 25-30 mins 3 cups self-raising flour Melted butter, to grease 200g dried tomatoes, chopped 2 ½ cups gluten-free self-raising flour 8 slices mild pancetta, chopped...
- Page 23 Recipes (continued) Recipes (continued) Apricot & coconut balls Carrot & walnut cake Makes: 36 Serves: 8 Preparation: 25 mins (+ 8 hours chilling time) Preparation: 15 mins (not including drying carrot time) Cooking: 1 hour 20 mins Melted butter, to grease Cooking oil spray 200g dried apricot halves 1 cup vegetable oil ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1¹⁄...
- Page 24 Recipes (continued) Recipes (continued) Choc-coated oranges Fig, cinnamon & banana cake Makes: 35 slices Serves: 12 Preparation: 15 mins (not including drying time, Preparation: 15 mins (not including fig drying time) + 3 hours setting time) Cooking: 1 hour 5 mins You will need to dry about 5-6 large seedless Melted butter, to grease oranges for this recipe.
- Page 25 Recipes (continued) Recipes (continued) Low-fat fruity muffins Peanut muesli bars Makes: 12 muffins Makes: 14 bars Preparation: 10 mins (not including drying pineapple) Preparation: 10 mins (+ 4 hours refrigerating time) Cooking: 22-25 mins Drying: 6-8 hours Cooking oil spray ½ cup peanut butter 3 cups self-raising flour ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar 1½ cups skim milk 60g butter...
- Page 26 Recipes (continued) Pear & choc chip friands Paw paw, mango & honey muesli Makes: 8 friands Makes: 3 cups Preparation: 10 mins (not including pear drying time) Preparation: 10 mins Cooking: 20-25 mins Drying: 2-3 hours Cooking oil spray 2 cups rolled oats 6 eggwhites 100g dried pineapple pieces, chopped 1½ cups icing-sugar mixture 100g dried mango pieces 1 cup almond or hazelnut meal...
- Page 27 Recipes (continued) Recipes (continued) Sultana & oat cookies Tropical fruit slice Makes: 24 Makes: 18 Preparation: 10 mins Preparation: 10 mins (not including fruit drying times) Cooking: 20 mins Cooking: 40 mins Base Melted butter, to grease Cooking oil spray 2 cups self-raising flour ¹⁄ ³ cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup rolled oats 90g butter ¾ cup sultanas, chopped 1¼ cups plain flour...
- Page 28 Recipes (continued) Recipes (continued) Fruit rolls Fruit salad rolls Apricot, honey & cinnamon fruit rolls Makes: 2 fruit roll ups Makes: 2 fruit roll ups Preparation: 5 mins Preparation: 10 mins Drying: 5-7 hours Drying: 5-7 hours 840g canned fruit salad mix, drained 825g can apricot halves in natural juices, drained 1. P lace fruit salad in the jug of a blender or bowl of a food processor. Process until 2 tablespoons honey...
- Page 29 Recipes (continued) Pear & maple syrup fruit rolls Strawberry fruit rolls Makes: 2 fruit roll ups Makes: 2 roll ups Preparation: 10 mins Preparation: 10 mins Drying: 6-7 hours Drying: 5-7 hours 1kg jar pear slices in juice, drained 500g fresh strawberries, hulled, halved 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 x 140g tubs apple puree 1. P lace pear and maple syrup in the jug 1 teaspoon vanilla extra of a blender or bowl of a food processor.
- Page 30 Recipes (continued) Dried rose petals Orange, star anise & vanilla potpourri Makes: 3 cups Makes: 4 cups Preparation: 5 mins (+ 1 week infusing time not including Preparation: 5 mins flower drying time) Drying: 3 hours 2 cups dried rose petals 3 bunches roses, rose buds removed, petals separated 10 slices dried orange 2-3 drops rose or vanilla oil 1 vanilla pod, split 1. A rrange petals evenly over drying trays. Dry...
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Page 31: Drying Record Chart
Drying Records Chart Weight of Humidity Time Time Weight produce Produce Date Pre-treatment 1..5 drying drying of dried (before started finished produce (low) (high) drying) - Page 32 Drying Records Chart Weight of Humidity Time Time Weight produce Produce Date Pre-treatment 1..5 drying drying of dried (before started finished produce (low) (high) drying)
- Page 33 Drying Records Chart Recipes (continued) Weight of Humidity Time Time Weight produce Produce Date Pre-treatment 1..5 drying drying of dried (before started finished produce (low) (high) drying)
- Page 34 Drying Records Chart Weight of Humidity Time Time Weight produce Produce Date Pre-treatment 1..5 drying drying of dried (before started finished produce (low) (high) drying)
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