Luvele LEFD400 Instructions Manual

Luvele LEFD400 Instructions Manual

Express food dehydrator

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Luvele express Food Dehydrator
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LEFD400

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Summary of Contents for Luvele LEFD400

  • Page 1 Luvele express Food Dehydrator Instructions LEFD400...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Luvele express Food Dehydrator...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Please be sure to read all of the following instructions before using the Luvele express Food Dehydrator. Keep the instructions for future reference. Remove all packaging material from Food Dehydrator before first use. Do not place the Food Dehydrator near the edge of a bench or table during operation.
  • Page 4 4-6 months depending on type of food and climate. Drying fruit and vegetables with your Luvele Food Dehydrator will produce food that differs in colour and appearance from produce purchased in Health Food Stores and Supermarkets.
  • Page 5 Know your Luvele Food Dehydrator 6x Drying Trays Comes with six drying trays. The Luvele Food Dehydrator is expandable to 15 trays. Opaque Exterior The opaque exterior Ezy Stack System helps block harmful The trays are light which can designed to fit into...
  • Page 6 These can include fruit roll-ups, dried fruits and vegetables, beef jerky, etc. The Luvele express Food Dehydrator comes with six trays. It has a quiet 400 watt motor which allows food to dry in hours not days. It provides the flexibility to dry all types of fruits, vegetables, herbs, even cured meat.
  • Page 7: Drying Instructions

    Drying Instructions #1 IMPORTANT: Before each use remove the White Mesh Filter Cover by turning it clock-wise. Once this has been remove lift the Stainless Steel Mesh Filter out and check that the mesh filter is clear of any dust build-up. Wash under warm water if required and dry thoroughly before placing back into position.
  • Page 8 The Luvele Vacuum Sealer is ideal for packaging dried foods. It can extend the shelf life of dried foods 3 to 4 times. The Luvele Vacuum Sealer can be purchased from our website www.luvele.com.
  • Page 9: Accessories Available

    Fruit Roll-up Sheet The Luvele fruit roll-up sheet is a plastic liner that fits inside a dehydrator tray. They are used for foods that are high in liquid content which cannot be dehydrated directly on the drying tray or mesh liner because they would drip through. The roll-up sheet provide a way to make fruit roll-ups like you buy at the supermarket out of just about any fruit combination imaginable.
  • Page 10 Drying Fruit #1 Preparation Wash fruit and dry with paper towels. Remove any blemishes, pips and stones, then slice evenly. Pre-treat where recommended. Read following table for further information. Pre-Treatment The pre-treatment of fruit is recommended to help slow down browning while the fruit is drying.
  • Page 11 Drying Fruit #2 Fruits Preparation Pre-Treatment Dry-Test Time Remove stems, Blanch Cherries Leathery 10-14 Hrs cut in half & remove stone Remove Stem Blanch Leathery 14-18 Hrs Figs and half or quarter Use seedless, Grapes Pliable 18-22 Hrs remove stem & Blanch halve Kiwi Fruit...
  • Page 12 Drying Fruit Roll-up Preparation Directions Place fruit roll-up sheet onto the drying rack. Puree fresh or canned fruit and/or vegetables to a consistency that can be spread easily with a spatula. Drain any syrup or liquids from canned fruit or vegetables before pureeing. Spread the puree over the fruit roll sheet to a maximum thickness of 5mm, and then commence the drying process.
  • Page 13: Drying Vegetables

    Drying Vegetables #1 Preparation Wash all vegetables thoroughly and remove any blemishes. Pre-treat where recommended. Read following chart for further information Pre-Treatment Blanching may be required to speed up the drying process for certain vegetables. Steam Blanch Bring a saucepan of water to the boil then place vegetables in a colander, place colander into saucepan and cover.
  • Page 14 Drying Vegetables #2 Fruits Preparation Pre-Treatment Dry-Test Time Sream blanch for Leathery Cut into strips Cabbage 10-12 Hrs 4-5 minutes Peel, cut into Sream blanch for Leathery Carrots 10-12 Hrs 5 minutes cubes or slices Sream blanch for Cut into Brittle Cauliflower 10-12 Hrs...
  • Page 15: Drying Herbs

    Drying Herbs #1 Most herbs may be dried in your Luvele Food Dehydrator right on the plant stalk or stem. Seeds and leaves are easily stripped from the plant when dry. Do not dry herbs with fruits and vegetables. Store finished product in a cool, dark place to reduce flavour loss.
  • Page 16 Drying Herbs #2 Herbs Part of Plant Preparation Time Salads, vegetables, Leaves Rinse in cold water Dill 1-3 Hrs potatoes and fish Leaves Salads, soups or Fennel Rinse in cold water 1-3 Hrs stews Cakes, cookies, Fennel Seeds Rinse in cold water 3-5 Hrs breads Cut in half length...
  • Page 17 The recommended shelf life is 3 months. Be sure to test for dryness every 2-3 weeks. Drying Flowers You can dry your own flowers, blossoms and petals using your new Luvele express Food Dehydrator. Preparation Directions Cut flowers when they are dry and cool. Choose flowers that are firm but only half open.
  • Page 18: Year Warranty

    1 Year Warranty The complete Luvele range of products is backed by our 1 Year Total Cover Warranty. Our warranty will covers any manufacturing fault with the product and will also cover damage caused during transit. Your warranty starts from the purchase date of your Luvele product.

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