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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

With proper care, your Ronco Electric Dehydrator™ is designed to provide years of
household service. Be sure to follow these basic precautions when using this electrical
appliance.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not touch heating coil or fan motor area until it has cooled off.
2. DANGER! Avoid touching hot surfaces.
3. DO NOT immerse cord, plugs or the base assembly in water or other liquids.
Protect yourself from electrical hazards.
4. ALWAYS supervise children closely when any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. WHEN NOT IN USE (and before cleaning), appliance should be unplugged
from outlet. Allow to cool thoroughly before removing or replacing parts.
6. Do not plug in dehydrator while top is inverted (storage position) and do not
invert top into bottom for storage until unit has completely cooled down.
7. DANAGER if appliance cord or plug is damaged or if appliance has been
damaged or has malfunctioned, DO NOT OPERATE!
8. A HAZARD may be caused by the use of accessory attachments NOT
recommended by the appliance manufacturer.
9. Do not plug in outdoors.
10. USE CAUTION! Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of the
counter or table.
11. DO NOT place appliance in a heated oven, or on or near a gas or electrical
burner.
12. Do not use appliances for other than intended use.
13. A short cordset is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is
exercised in there use.
a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
b. The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
accidentally.
14. To clean bottom, wipe with damp cloth. DO NOT REMOVE HEATING
ELEMENT OR FAN MOTOR FOR CLEANING. To clean trays or lids, use
sponge and mild soap.
15. Do not pour liquids in the dehydrator unless using manufacturer's liquid holding
trays or plastic kitchen wrap such as "Saran Wrap"™
Keep these instructions in handy place
Ronco Inventions, LLC P.O. Box 4052 - Beverly Hills, CA 90213-4052
BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY!

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  • Page 1: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS With proper care, your Ronco Electric Dehydrator™ is designed to provide years of household service. Be sure to follow these basic precautions when using this electrical appliance. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE 1. Do not touch heating coil or fan motor area until it has cooled off.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BABY FOOD FRUIT ROLL UPS OR FRUIT LEATHER ©1996, 1997, 1998, 2001 BY ronco inventions, LLC All rights resewed. Not part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy and recording, or any information storage or retrieval system, without written permission in writing from Ronco Inventions, LLC Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 3: Food Dehydration History And Background

    FOOD DEHYDRATION A HISTORY AND BACKGROUND Your food Dehydrator brings a new dimension of ancient food preservation processes. It lets you enjoy a simpler and more rapid drying process in the convenience of your own home. Now you can have the satisfaction of preparing healthful and delicious treats in the comfort and convenience of your own home and save money and have fun at the same time.

  • Page 4: Principles Of Dehydration

    PRINCIPLES OF DEHYDRATION There are no uniform rules that apply to all food dehydration processes. The best way to become proficient is to experiment using this booklet as a guideline and then adjust your drying techniques accordingly. Dehydrating is a method of heating the food to evaporate the moisture present and then removing the water vapor formed.

  • Page 5: Pretreating

    PRETREATING Enzymes in fruit and vegetables are responsible for color and flavor changes during ripening. These changes will continue during drying and storage unless the produce is pretreated to slow down enzyme activity. Blanching can be used the pretreatment of vegetables. It helps set color and hastens drying by relaxing tissues.

  • Page 6: Packing And Storage

    Before drying pretreated food, remove any excess moisture by placing the food on paper towels or clean cloths. Trays should be loaded with a thin layer of food as directed. The food being dried should be about ¼” thick and should not exceed roughly ¾” of each tray’s surface are.

  • Page 7: Reconstituting Foods

    RECONSTITUTING FOODS Not all dehydrated foods need to be reconstituted. Some fruits are preferable in their dried form. Most vegetables taste better when reconstituted. To reconstitute vegetables for cooking, merely wash product in clean water, then place in an amount of cold, unsalted water and cover. Soak 2 to 8 hours. If possible cook in same water used for soaking.

  • Page 8: Points To Remember

    REMEMBER Always use fresh, quality food and wash everything before starting to dehydrate 1. Best results are achieved when the quality of the food is high. Select ripe produce in good condition. Bad food may give off flavor to the entire lot. 2.

  • Page 9: Rotating The Trays

    MOST IMPORTANT Trays nearest the bottom are exposed to the hottest, driest air and food on them will dry more rapidly. So it is important to rotate the location of the trays during dehydration. Simply move trays as shown in the following diagrams. Also turn each tray a quarter turn sideways to help insures more even drying.
  • Page 10 Your Food Dehydrator is designed to rely on natural heat convection to carry away moisture from the food. The thickness of your cuts, the moisture content of the food and the relative humid are all factors in drying. ROTATING THE TRAYS 10-TRAY DELUXE MOTORIZED-FAN MODEL BASE BASE...

  • Page 11: Dryting Table For Fruits & Vegetables

    The presence of natural juices in food will also vary. Some fruit sugars tend to be stickier than others. ALWAYS THOROUGHLY WASH FOOD BEFORE DEHYDRATION The Ronco™ Deluxe 10-15 Tray Motorized-Fan Model is 400% faster and will dry foods in ¼ the time Fruit...
  • Page 12 Fruit Preparation Dryness 5-7 Tray 10-Tray Test No Fan With Fan* Brussels Cut sprouts from stalks, cut in half- Brittle 1-2 days 9 Hours Sprouts length wise through stem. Broccoli Trim and cut as usual. Stem until Brittle 1-2 days 8 hours tender –...
  • Page 13 Fruit Preparation Dryness 5-7 Tray 10-Tray Test No Fan With Fan* Kale, Dehydrator but be careful not to chard, scorch. Turnip, Beet) Mushrooms Select mushrooms with cap curling Leathery 1-2 days 12 hours under-these are young and tender. to brittle Wipe off with damp paper towels or dependi brush gently to remove dirt.
  • Page 14 max) Fruit Preparation Dryness 5-7 Tray 10-Tray Test No Fan With Fan* Potatoes Peeling optional. Slice 3/16” to ¼”, Brittle 2 days 12 hours or dice, grate, cut French Fry style. Steam as for beets. Plums Cut in half and remove pits. Pliable 1-3 days 12 hours...

  • Page 15: Fruit Recipes

    Fruit Recipes GLAZED BANANA CINNAMON CHIPS Slice bananas into lemon juice or ascorbic acid. Drain on paper towel. Arrange on tray. Sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Dry to shiny crispness. HONEY GLAZED BANANA CHIPS Slice bananas and dip into a glaze of ¼ cup honey thinned with ¼ cup water. Drain and place on trays.
  • Page 16 SPICED PEACH PIE Soak 1 ½ cups dried peaches in the refrigerator overnight. Then stew until soft (about 45 minutes). Chop peaches. Add a mixture of 1 ½ tablespoon cinnamon 4 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons water ½...

  • Page 17: Vegetable Recipes

    VEGETABLE RECIPES VEGETABLE SOUP 2 cups dried beef, diced (optional) ¼ cup dried peas 8 cups water ½ cup pearly barley ½ cup diced dried onions 1 cup dried tomatoes Salt& pepper to taste 1 cup dried diced potatoes ½ cup diced dried carrots ½...

  • Page 18: Trail Treats

    TRAIL TREATS QUICK ENERGY SNACKS 4 cups rolled oats ½ cup raisins 1 cup chopped dates or apricots 1 cup dry roasted nuts 1-cup brown sugar 1 ½ cups coconut flakes Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Spread onto tray. Dry until crisp. Seal in individual Ziploc®...

  • Page 19: Jerky Recipes

    Drain in sieve or colander. Place on trays and dehydrate. Turn and rotate trays every few hours. Drying time is about 1-2 days for a 5-7 tray (no fan machine) or 8 to 12 hours with the Ronco deluxe 10-15 tray motorized-fan Food Dehydrator.

  • Page 20: Making Yogurt

    MAKING YOGURT You can make yogurt in your food dehydrator with small plastic or glass cups with lids. Small margarine "tubs" work perfectly. When making yogurt insert at least three (3) trays in Food Dehydrator unit. The yogurt cups must rest on the top tray only just below the lid.
  • Page 21 FOOD DEHYDRATOR CLAY FOR ARTS, CRAFTS & SCHOOL PROJECTS – HOBBIES – GIFTS – HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS – DECORATIONS – RAINY DAY FUN WREATHS NAPKIN RINGS PHOTO FRAMES CHRISTMAS TRIM ORNAMENTS FUN JEWELRY DOLLS FIGURINES CENTERPIECES NAME TAGS CANDLE HOLDERS CHILD HAND PRINTS DOG PRINTS MAGNET ARTS PINS...
  • Page 22 FOOD DEHYDRATOR 2 Cups Gold Medal Flour 1-Cup Salt 1-Cup Water Mix flour and salt together, then add water. Blend mixture by hand. Knead by hand 2 or 3 minutes into a pliable, moist ball. Roll dough on a well-floured surface, adding flour to the top of the dough so it will not stick.
  • Page 23 Sweeten to taste with sugar, honey or fruit juice. Pour the puree onto the Ronco Fruit Roll Up & Liquid Tray Insert (sold separately) or cover an entire tray with plastic food wrap. Be sure to cut out the middle hole to allow the hot air to circulate up through the center of the trays.

  • Page 24: Important Notice

    ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Ronco Inventions, LLC warrants to the original purchaser-owner of this new product that it is free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from documented date of purchase. We will repair or replace any part of the product, which in our opinion is defective, provided the product has not been abused, misused, altered or damaged after purchase.

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