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- Page 1 Digital Dehydrator with Timer EDFD04 USER MANUAL Thank you for choosing electriQ Please read this user manual before using the dehydrator and keep it safe for future reference. Visit our page www.electriQ.co.uk for our entire range of Intelligent Electricals...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Features Safety Instructions Parts and Assembly Operation and Dehydrating Guidelines Drying Fruits Drying Vegetables Drying Herbs Drying Meat Recipes Cleaning and Maintenance Troubleshooting... -
Page 3: Features
Your electriQ Food dehydrator brings a new dimension to ancient food preservation processes. It allows you to enjoy a simpler and more rapid drying process in the convenience of you 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: Safety Instructions
• Do not cover the dehydrator while in operation. • Always clean the dehydrator immediately after use. Trays are only designed to work in your electriQ dehydrator. Never use them in any other appliance. • Incorrect usage will damage the machine. Only use in dust free and well ventilated environment •... -
Page 5: Parts And Assembly
Parts and Assembly Open the package and account for all parts before disposing packing. Safely dispose of all plastic bags and other packaging components. They may be potentially dangerous to children. Before use please clean the lid and trays. Please clean with warm water mixed with a small quantity of mild detergent. -
Page 6: Operation And Dehydrating Guidelines
Adjustable Trays Trays are adjustable offering maximum flexibility in drying different food. For drying thick food, you can adjust trays to 50mm height. For drying fast thin food, you can adjust trays to 25mm height. Also the unit occupies less space when stored as in the pictures bellow. When stored In use OPERATION... - Page 7 Please change the position of the trays during drying process if you find that certain trays are dried unevenly. Because of the unique design of your electriQ vortex system dehydrator, you will be surprised at how quick is the drying process.
- Page 8 Meats and fish should be dried on the highest temperature setting of your dehydrator at 70℃. These temperatures also keep bacteria and other spoilage micro-organisms, common to meat and fish, to a minimum during the first stages of drying. Nuts and seeds are high in oil, and if higher temperatures are used, they will tend to become rancid, developing unpleasant flavours.
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Page 9: Drying Fruits
• Dried fish should be tough, but not brittle. If the fish is high in fat it may appear moist due to the high oil content. • Vegetables should be tough or crisp. If foods are insufficiently dried, or are exposed to moisture from faulty packaging, they can lose quality, nutrition value and can even develop mould during storage. - Page 10 Natural Pre-Treatment Fruit juices containing ascorbic acid may be used as a natural pre-treatment to reduce browning. Although if there will be some loss of colour, pineapple, orange, lemon, or lime juice can be used. Ascorbic acid mixtures, available from your supermarket, can also be used. Follow the directions on the package. Slice fruit directly into juice or ascorbic acid mixture.
- Page 11 Storage Remove the fruit roll while it is still warm, roll, cut into smaller size pieces (if desired) and wrap in plastic wrap. Individually wrapped pieces of fruit leather should be stored in larger airtight and moisture proof containers. Fruit Drying Chart Expect a variance in the time needed to dry different fruits.
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Page 12: Drying Vegetables
Nectarines Quarter or slice 3/8" 6-16 hrs 45 - 55℃ Snacks, desserts and to 1/2" thick. Pre-treat baked goods Oranges, limes, lemons Slice 1/4" thick 2-12 hrs 45 - 55℃ Crafts, snacks, baking Peaches Peel if desired. 6-16 hrs 45 - 55℃ Snacks, breads, Halve or quarter. - Page 13 vegetable to achieve a more even blanching. Dip the vegetables in cold or iced water for 3-5 minutes. Start dehydrating immediately after blanching. Drying Load blanched vegetables onto drying trays, making sure that air can move freely between the pieces. For vegetables, such as corn or peas, that tend to clump together, stir occasionally to allow air to reach all of the pieces.
- Page 14 Vegetable Drying Guidelines Vegetables will also vary in their drying times. Blanching decreases drying times, but not all vegetables are to be blanched. Again, the average drying times in the following table are general and depend on different variables. For more accurate times, keep records of your own specific experiences.
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Page 15: Drying Herbs
Peppers (hot) Wash, slice or cut in 3-20 hrs 55 - 70℃ Soups, stews, pizza, half. Remove seeds if you and seasoning. desire a milder pepper. Potatoes** Use white potatoes. 6-12 hrs 55 - 70℃ Stews, soups and Peel and slice 3/8" thick. Blanch. - Page 16 The flowers of some herbs may be used for seasoning. They should be harvested when they first open and while still very fresh. Seeds, such as caraway or mustard, are harvested when they are fully mature and have changed from brown to grey. Leaves and stems should be lightly washed under cold running water to remove any dust or insects.
- Page 17 Herb Drying Guide Most herbs may be dried in ElectriQ dehydrator right on the plant stalk and stem. Seeds and leaves are easily stripped from the plant when dry. Drying temperature should be 40℃. Do not dry herbs with fruits and vegetables.
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Page 18: Drying Meat
Barbecue sauces, poultry, meats, Rosemary Leaves Rinse in cold water, pat dry 20-24 hrs 40℃ egg dishes, lamb, & vegetables Poultry, pork, lamb, veal & fish Sage Leaves/stem Rinse in cold water, pat dry 20-24 hrs 40℃ dishes Tarragon Leaves Rinse in cold water, pat dry 20-24 hrs 40℃... - Page 19 Drying Fish Lean fish can be easily dehydrated. You can also dry fat fish, but it will not keep at room temperature more than a week unless smoked. Fish meat strips should contain about 15% moisture when it is completely dry. It will be pliable and firm.
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Page 20: Recipes
RECEIPES Your electriQ dehydrator can be used to cook complex recipes. Many vegan or raw diet people are using dehydrators as their only cooking appliance. For more recipes visit www.food.com/recipes/dehydrator Tastiest Kale Chips Sprouted Chips 1 bunch Curly Kale 2 Cups Sprouts (Barley, Rye, Kamut or Beans) ¼... - Page 21 rectangle, triangle) Store in an airtight container. for the Sauce Makes 4 trays. 1 Cup Cacao ¼ Cup Raw Agave or Raw Honey Sundried Tomatoes Crackers 2 Tbsp. Coconut Butter 4 Cups Soaked Flax Seed 1 Tsp. Sea Salt 1 Beef Tomato To prepare the brownie: ½...
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Page 22: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Make sure the unit is unplugged before cleaning. Your dehydrator trays and lid are easy to clean. Simply soak them in warm water with a mild detergent for several minutes. Wash trays and lid with a non-abrasive moist sponge or cloth. A soft-bristle brush will loosen food particles that resist softening by soaking. - Page 23 Please contact the local council for details of your local household waste recycling centres. ElectriQ UK SUPPORT www.ElectriQ.co.uk/support Please, for your own convenience, check the troubleshooting guide before calling the service line.
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