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Food Dehydrator User's manual SFD 1309BK Prior to using this appliance, please read the user’s manual thoroughly, even in cases where you have previously familiarised yourself with the operation of similar types of appliances. Only use the appliance in the manner described in this user’s manual. Keep this manual for future use.
Food Dehydrator SFD 1309BK CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................4 PRINCIPLES OF DEHYDRATION ..........................5 PROCEDURE ................................5 PRETREATING ................................5 RECONSTITUTING FOODS ............................6 DRYING ..................................7 PACKING AND STORAGE............................8 ROTATING THE TRAYS ............................. 8 REMEMBER ................................8 RECEPIES ..................................
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Food Dehydrator SFD 1309BK IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • This appliance may be used by children 8 years of age and older and by persons with physical or mental impairments or by inexperienced persons, if they properly supervised have been informed about how to use of the product in a safe manner and understand the potential dangers.
Food Dehydrator SFD 1309BK IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS With proper care, your Food Dehydrator designed to provide years of household service. Be sure to follow these basic precautions when using this electrical appliance. Read all instructions before using. • Do not touch heating coil.
Food Dehydrator SFD 1309BK PRINCIPLES OF DEHYDRATION There are no absolutes and quite a few variables in food dehydration. The best way to become profi cient is to experiment using this booklet as a guideline and then adjusting your drying technique according to your results.
Food Dehydrator SFD 1309BK Fruit may be dipped in one of the following: • Pineapple or lemon juice as a natural alternative to other pretreatments to reduce browning. Slice fruit directly into juice. Remove promptly (about 2 minutes) and place on trays. Fruits may also be dipped in honey, spices, lime or orange juice, or sprinkled with coconut to give them a snappy dried fl...
Food Dehydrator SFD 1309BK One cup of dried fruit reconstitutes to about 1 1/2 cups. Add water just to cove the fruit; more can be added later if needed. One to eight hours are required to reconstitute most fruits, depending on fruit type, size of pieces, and water temperature.
Food Dehydrator SFD 1309BK PACKING AND STORAGE Fruits cut into a wide range of sizes should be allowed to „sweat“ or condition for a week after drying to equalize the moisture among the pieces before placing in long-term storage. Place fruit in a non- aluminum, non-plastic container and put in a dry, well-ventilated and protected area.
Food Dehydrator SFD 1309BK RECEPIES Mixed bag of fruit 2 bananas (peeled) 1/2 pound strawberries 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned) Sliced fruit uniformly, about 1/4 inch thick. Add 1/4 cup of mixed nuts after drying and cooling. Apple cinnamon rings...
Food Dehydrator SFD 1309BK DRYING TABLE FOR FRUITS The times are approximate. Your drying times will vary with room temperature, humidity, moisture content of the food and how thinly the food is sliced. The presence of natural juices in food will also vary.
Food Dehydrator SFD 1309BK DRYING TABLE FOR VEGETABLES VEGETABLE PREPARATION DRYNESS TEST TIME Artichoke Hearts Cut hearts into 1/8“ strips. Boil 5-8 minutes Brittle 4 – 12 hrs. in 3/4 cup water containing 1 tablespoonful lemon juice. Asparagus Wash and cut into 1“ pieces. Tips yield better Brittle 4 –...
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Food Dehydrator SFD 1309BK Okra Use young, tender pods. Wash, trim, and slice Leathery 3 – 10 hrs. into 1/4“ discs. Parsley Tear into small pieces, dry then chop if 2 – 10 hrs. desired. Parsnips Same as carrots. Peas Use only tender, sweet varieties.
Food Dehydrator SFD 1309BK CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before cleaning switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Clean with a soft, dry or damp cloth, if required with a neutral detergent. Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents, scourers etc. to clean the appliance.
Food Dehydrator SFD 1309BK INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF USED PACKAGING MATERIALS Dispose of packaging material at a public waste disposal site. DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
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