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- Page 1 DEHYDRA 600W-SST International 600 WATT STAINLESS STEEL FOOD DEHYDRATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
- Page 2 Introduction Drying food for preservation dates back to the Ancient Egyptians. The Spaniards were the first explorers known to use dehydration to prep food for their expeditions. This method was used extensively in the days of the Lewis and Clark expeditions as they charted to the expanse of the Louisiana Land Purchase.
- Page 3 CAUTION: FIRE HAZARD PLEASE READ!! • This unit will get very hot. Do not touch surfaces while operating. • DO NOT attempt to move the unit while it is operating. • Do not operate this device on or near flammable or combustible materials. • Do not position this device under an overhead cabinet during use. • Do not plug another high wattage device into the same electric outlet as this dehydrator during use.
- Page 4 Pre-Treatments For best results, select the freshest foods available to dehydrate. Note that immature fruits and vegetables do not have as much color and flavor as those that are fully mature. Foods should be dehydrated as soon after purchase as possible. Foods high in sugar such as apples, pears, peaches, and bananas are prone to darken as a result of oxidative stress from sugar.
- Page 5 Operating Instructions Food dehydrators work at high temperatures for extended periods of time. They require air to flow through the unit in order to dry the food evenly. The air flow will result in the temperature within the unit to fluctuate up to 10 degrees while it is running, this is expected and normal behavior.
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Page 6: Programming Instructions
Programming Instructions The STX Dehydra 600W-SST Food Dehydrator is equipped with a 40 hour timer. (See illustration of Control Panel on page 7.) This unit will NOT HEAT/RUN until the timer and temperature controls are completely set and started. The START/SEL button has TWO functions - 1) to select time or temperature AND 2) for starting the unit once the time and temperature have been set. -
Page 7: Food Storage
START/ UP & UP & DOWN for DOWN for TEMPERATURE TIME Temperature Conversion Table CELSIUS (°C) FAHRENHEIT (°F) Food Storage Dried foods should be allowed to condition before being placed into a storage container. Generally, let the dehydrated food stand about 1 week in a dry, well ventilated and protected are. This conditioning time allows for further drying and removes most of the remaining moisture in the food. - Page 8 Reconstitution Dried foods do not need to be reconstituted for consumption. Many people prefer them in their dried state. If you want to reconstitute your food, the basic guidelines are to soak food in unsalted water for 3-7 minutes and then prepare as usual. If you are boiling them, use the same water they soaked in to preserve nutrients.
- Page 9 Fruits at 135°F Food Preparation Test Time Apples Wash, core and peel if desired. Pliable 7-15 hours Cut into ¼” slices. Dust with cinnamon if desired. Apricots Wash, halve and remove pit. Pliable 21-29 hours Slice if desired and dry skin side down. Bananas Wash, peel and slice 1/8”...
- Page 10 Vegetables at 125°F Food Preparation Test Time Asparagus Wash and cut into 1” pieces Crunchy hours Beans, Wash, remove ends and cut into 1” Crunchy 9-12 Green pieces or French style hours Beets Remove ½” of the top, scrub Pliable 9-12 thoroughly, steam blanch until tender. hours Peel and cut into ¼”...
- Page 11 Vegetables Continued Food Preparation Test Time Summer Wash and peel. Cut into ¼” slices. Pliable 10-14 Squash hours Tomatoes Wash and remove stems. Slice into Pliable ¼” circles. For cherry tomatoes, slice hours in half, dry skin side down. Zucchini Wash. Peel if desired. Cut into ¼” Crunchy 7-11 slices or chips.
- Page 12 Reviewing the Dehydrating Process To obtain the best results: 1. Use high quality foods. The better the food the better the result. 2. Wash food, use clean utensils and keep work area clean. 3. Pre-treat foods to prevent discoloration. 4. Do not overlap food on trays. 5.
- Page 13 GENERAL SAFETY RULES - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Refer to them often and use them to instruct others on the proper use of this product. READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS PRIOR TO USING THIS UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURES AND SAFE GUARDS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! THIS UNIT WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY IF ASSEMBLED OR USED INCORRECTLY! 1.
- Page 14 ANY RESPONSIBLITY IN THE CASE OF IMPROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR IMPROPER MONITORING WHEN IN USE. Improper use of this product voids all warranties. 11. Electrical repair or any other type of major service must be done by STX International/Mercantile Station 2, LTD.
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Page 15: Year Warranty
All STX International Products come with a 3-Year Guarantee, valid only in the 48 Contiguous United States. If you purchase this product and ship it to a destination outside of the 48 Contiguous United States this warranty ... - Page 16 Satisfaction for your order. For Any Questions, Problems, or Compliments please call or email us. Toll Free: 844-861-4762 Info@STXInternational.com Our Business Hours are: Monday - Thursday: 8am - 4pm CST Friday: 8am - Noon CST If you would like to shop for other STX International Products Please visit our website www.STXInternational.com...
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