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- Page 1 Expandable 528 EHYDRATOR Owner’s Manual User Guide MODEL 528 - Grey...
- Page 2 EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide CONGRATULATIONS You’re now the proud owner of the L’EQUIP 528 Dehydrator. This energy effi cient dehydrator is designed with both your health and convenience in mind and opens up a new dimension in preserving food.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards........4 Benefi ts of Dehydrating........5 Dehydrator Description & Features....6 Care & Maintenance / Operation...... 7 Troubleshooting Guide........8 How to Dehydrate..........9 Pretreating............10 Filling the Drying Trays........11 Drying Times &... -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS • Do not touch hot surfaces. -
Page 5: Benefi Ts Of Dehydrating
Benefits of Dehydrating WHAT IS DEHYDRATION? Dehydration refers to a process in which moisture is removed from food, preventing spoilage, and allowing dried food to be stored safely for later use. Few nutrients are lost during dehydration. BENEFITS OF DEHYDRATING FOOD: •... -
Page 6: Dehydrator Description & Features
Dehydrator Description & Features EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide The Expandable Dehydrator is made of safe, stable BPA Free ABS plastic. Trays Base On/Off Switch Temperature Control Knob FEATURES... -
Page 7: Care & Maintenance/Operation
Care & Maintenance/Operation CARE AND MAINTENANCE Getting Started: Before using your dehydrator for the fi rst time, wash the trays, top cover, mesh inserts and fruit leather sheets in warm, soapy water. After Each Use: Clean the trays, top cover, mesh inserts and fruit leather sheets, (if used), with warm, soapy water. -
Page 8: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Probable Symptom Items to Check Cause No Heat - No No Power to Unit is plugged in. Unit Switch. Power switch is on. -
Page 9: How To Dehydrate
How to Dehydrate HOW TO DEHYDRATE The only way to become an expert is through experience. Experiment with various drying times and temperatures. Record what works best for you. Equipment: • Sharp paring knife (Use stainless steel blades. Carbon blades may turn some fruits and vegetables dark. -
Page 10: Pretreating
Pretreating EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide PRETREATING Dipping in a Pretreating Solution: (generally used for fruits) Some fruits, such as apples, pears, peaches, apricots and bananas tend to oxidize and darken somewhat during drying or when stored beyond 6-7 months. -
Page 11: Filling The Drying Trays
Filling the Drying Trays FILLING THE DRYING TRAYS Caution: If loose particles get into the base or moisture drips down to the base and gets into the motor, it will damage the motor and electronics. To prevent any damage make sure you follow the instructions below carefully. Before fi... -
Page 12: Drying Times & Temperature Guide
Drying Times & Temperature Guide EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide DRYING TIMES It is impossible to give exact drying times because the moisture content of each food varies with the weather, soil conditions, where it was grown, how thick it was sliced as well as the particular variety of food. -
Page 13: Storing Dried Foods
Storing Dried Foods STORING DRIED FOODS When food is suffi ciently dehydrated, thoroughly cool before storing (approximately 15-30 minutes). If food is allowed to sit too long in the open air, it will begin to absorb moisture. Select appropriate airtight storage containers and store at optimal conditions. -
Page 14: Reconstitution
Reconstitution EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide RECONSTITUTION Reconstitution refers to putting moisture back into food. You will often want to reconstitute dried foods before adding to recipes, using as side dishes or combining with other ingredients. -
Page 15: Fruit
Fruit FRUIT Dried fruit has no preservatives, is nutritious, and has a naturally sweet taste. Suggested uses: snacks, cookies, pies, cobblers, cakes, breads, ice creams, pancakes, jams, fruit leather, sweetener for waffl es or cereals and more. Process: • Select fi rm, ripe fruit (not overly ripe), free of bruises and blemishes Sort through grapes and berries. -
Page 16: Fruit
Fruit EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide NOTE: Dry fruit at 130°-140°. Use average times only as a general guideline. Variables can contribute to a large difference in drying times. To test for dryness: remove a piece of fruit. -
Page 17: Fruit Leather
Fruit Leather FRUIT LEATHER Pureed fruit dried in thin sheets becomes a tasty, candy-like fruit leather snack. • Pit, then puree fruit of your choice, adding just enough liquid (fruit juice or water) for the blender to puree effectively. Often no liquid is needed. •... -
Page 18: Meats, Fish & Poultry
Meats, Fish and Poultry EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide MEATS, FISH AND POULTRY The L’EQUIP Dehydrator can make dried meat and jerky. Dried meat refers to meat, poultry, or fi sh that has been cooked then dried. Jerky is raw meat or fi... -
Page 19: Jerky
Meats, Fish and Poultry MEATS, FISH AND POULTRY Test for Meats Cuts to Select Preparation Dryness Cook as for pot roast, until tender. Chill. Lean cuts: Round, Beef Remove all fat. Cut into cubes or strips. Brittle Rump, Flank Season, if desired. Cook by steaming or roasting. - Page 20 Seasoning Jerky EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide SEASONING JERKY • Season or marinate meat or fi sh from ½ hour to overnight in the refrigerator. Increase the marinating time for a stronger fl avored jerky.
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Page 21: Vegetables
Vegetables VEGETABLES Dried vegetables are very versatile. Use them to make soups, stews, souffl és, casseroles, and dips. They can also be used in recipes calling for fresh or canned vegetables. Preparation: • Select fresh, fi rm, ripe vegetables that are free from blemishes. Tender green beans, corn and peas are preferred. -
Page 22: Vegetables
Vegetables EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide NOTE: Dry vegetables at 125°-135°. Use average times only as a general guideline. Many variables can contribute to a large difference in drying times. -
Page 23: Herbs
Herbs HERBS Dried herbs are much more fl avorful than fresh herbs. 1 tsp dried herbs = 1 Tbsp fresh herbs. (¼ tsp dried ginger = 1 tsp fresh grated ginger; 1 tsp onion powder = 1 medium onion; tsp dried garlic = 1 clove garlic). Many herbs can be harvested through the entire growing season. -
Page 24: Herbs
Herbs EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide NOTE: Dry herbs at 95°-100°. Use average times only as a general guideline. Many variables can contribute to a large difference in drying times. Check herbs periodically to ensure correct drying results. -
Page 25: Potpourri
Potpourri Potpourri Potpourri is a blend of fl owers, herbs, essential oils, spices, and a fi xative material that allows your fragrance to last such as Fiberfi x or Orris Root. Use whole dried fl ower petals, heads, leaves, buds, herbs or spices. Try roses, lilacs, lavender, violets or dried orange, lemon, lime, tangerine, and grapefruit peels. -
Page 26: Recipes
Recipes EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide RECIPES Adapt your own recipes to include dried foods. You will generally need to substitute about ½ to cup dried for every 1 cup fresh food when converting. -
Page 27: Beverages
Recipes - Beverages Beverages Fruit Fizz • 1 cup water • Ginger ale • 1 cup fruit leather • Sugar / Grenadine syrup (to taste) • Ice cubes Puree fruit leather with water. Let stand 15 minutes. Puree again. Fill tall glass with ice cubes. -
Page 28: Breakfast
Recipes - Breakfast EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Breakfast Banana Bread • 1 ½ tsp baking powder • 1 cup pulverized dried bananas • ½ tsp baking soda •... -
Page 29: Jams
Recipes - Jams Jams Apricot Jam • 1 ½ cups coarsely diced dried • 1 tsp grated lemon peel or ½ tsp apricots powdered dried lemon peel • 1 cup water • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans • ¾ cup honey (optional) In a small saucepan combine apricots and water. -
Page 30: Desserts
Recipes - Desserts EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Desserts Spicy Carrot Cookies • 1 cup dried grated carrots • 1 tsp salt • ½ cup hot water • ½ tsp baking soda •... - Page 31 Recipes - Desserts Desserts Apple Pie • 5 cups dried sliced apples • ½ tsp cinnamon • 3 cups boiling water • Dash nutmeg • ½ cup sugar • Pastry for 9-inch 2-crust pie • 2 Tbsp cornstarch • Sugar and cinnamon Combine apples and boiling water.
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Page 32: Desserts
Recipes - Desserts EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Desserts Apple-Raisin Cookies • 1 cup coarsely chopped dried • 1 tsp vanilla apples • 1 cup unsifted all-purpose or •... -
Page 33: Fruit Leather
Recipes - Fruit Leather Fruit Leather Crunchy Cantaloupe Leather • 1 cup diced cantaloupe (about small melon) • 3 Tbsp slivered almonds • cup applesauce • Dash cinnamon • 2 Tbsp fl aked coconut Puree diced cantaloupe. Combine with applesauce, fl aked coconut, slivered almonds and a dash of cinnamon. -
Page 34: Soups/Sauces
Recipes - Soups/Sauces EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Soups/Sauces Vegetable Soup • 3 Tbsp dried green peas • ½ cup dried sliced potatoes • 1 heaping Tbsp dried Okra, optional •... - Page 35 Recipes - Soups/Sauces Soups/Sauces Spaghetti Sauce • ¾ cup dried mushroom pieces • 3 cloves fresh garlic • 1 tsp salt • 2 Tbsp olive oil • ½ - 1 tsp pepper • 1 tsp dried oregano • ½ tsp sugar •...
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Page 36: Snacks
Recipes - Snacks EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Snacks Trail Mix: Combine bite-sized pieces of dried fruits, such as apple, pear, pineapple, or grapes with fl aked coconut and unsalted nuts. Great for hiking! Dusted Pineapple: Sprinkle dried pineapple pieces with confectioner’s sugar. -
Page 37: Vegetables
Recipes - Vegetables Vegetables Cous Cous Creation: *Suggested vegetables: beans, peas, carrots, parsnips, broccoli, brussels sprouts, caulifl ower, or combinations of above. Combine dried vegetables with boiling water. Cover. Let stand 1 to 2 hours. (If desired, use cold water and reconstitute overnight in refrigerator). Simmer until tender, add more liquid if necessary. -
Page 38: Accessories
Accessories EXPANDABLE 528 D E H Y D R A T O R Owner’s Manual User Guide ACCESSORIES Fruit Leather Sheets L’EQUIP Fruit Leather Sheets fi t perfectly in the drying trays and prevent spilling. Remember, use only one sheet per tray, alternating sides of the tray. -
Page 39: Warranty
Warranty WARRANTY L’CHEF L.L.C., dba L‘EQUIP warrants the L’EQUIP Expandable 528 Dehydrator, to the original purchaser, to be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 10 years. Defective product will be repaired or replaced with a comparable model at our sole discretion, upon receiving the defective product. - Page 40 528 Dehydrator Owner’s Manual User Guide 50 East 100 North Suite 201, St George, UT 84770 2012 All Rights Reserved © V 2.11 www.lequip.com...
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