WELCOME TO YOUR NEW KITCHEN ASSISTANT WELCOME TO YOUR NEW KITCHEN ASSISTANT Congratulations on your purchase of the natural health food assistant, the Optimum Stainless Steel Food Dehydrator. Dehydration is one of the oldest and most effective forms of food preservation.
SAFETY FIRST READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU USE THE APPLIANCE AND KEEP THE MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. WHEN USING THE APPLIANCE, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the appliance, check that all parts are operating 18.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DEHYDRATOR USING YOUR DEHYDRATOR Control panel For your safety and the best results, read all operating instructions before using the appliance. Operate the appliance on a clean, dry surface. 2. Plug the appliance into a standard 230V, 50Hz power outlet. Door 3.
INGREDIENT PREPARATION TOOLS YOU NEED TO GET STARTED FILLING THE DRYING TRAYS • Paring knife (Stainless Steel Blade) • When loading food on the trays, you can make use of all of the tray’s surface, while allowing • Cutting board some airflow to be maintained.
FOOD STORAGE AND REHYDRATION FOOD STORAGE REHYDRATION Dried foods should be allowed to cool before being sealed in an airtight container. This will prevent Rehydration is the replacement of moisture to bring the food back to its natural state. Although some the formation of condensation and ensure your produce has the longest possible shelf life.
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FOOD DRYING GUIDE VEGETABLES : SET TEMPERATURE TO 52°C (125°F) FRUITS : SET TEMPERATURE TO 57°C (135°F) FOOD PREPARATION CONSISTENCY TIME FOOD PREPARATION CONSISTENCY TIME Artichokes Cut into ⅓” strips. Boil about 10 minutes. Brittle 6-14 hours Apples Pare, core and cut into slices or rings. Pliable 5-6 hours Asparagus...
After each use, clean the drying trays and dehydrator door with warm soapy water. Do not wash Model P300 trays, door or base in dishwasher. Stubborn particles may be removed by soaking and/or using a plastic scrubber. Do not use abrasive materials or solvents to clean stainless steel! To clean the...
In the event that the goods requiring repair are under warranty, and this distributor is unable to provide the repairs, the customer is responsible for the cost of the return of the product to Optimum® (or their approved service provider) and also the cost of return to the customer.
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