Tools You Need To Get Started; Basic Food Preparation Tips - Backyard Pro Butcher Series Instruction Manual

PARTS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
9. Display will show Time setting. Press Select again to confirm Time setting. Press Start (▼) to begin
dehydration process.
10. Prior to the dehydrating process, heat the unit at 95°F for 45 minutes to remove any moisture.
11. If the unit stops for any reason, turn off, unplug and then repeat Steps 4 to 9. If the unit does not
operate normally, turn off, unplug and contact customer service at the place of purchase.
12. Use oven mitts, slide the dehydrator trays out of the unit and load the product to be dehydrated
onto the trays. For best results, do not overlap the product and be sure to leave space between the
items to allow for maximum air circulation.
13. Use both hands for maximum stability, and slide the dehydrator trays back into the unit.
14. Set the temperature by turning the knob on top of the unit.
Note: Moisture may collect on surface of the food. This should be blotted off with a paper towel.

TOOLS YOU NEED TO GET STARTED

• Paring knife (Stainless Steel Blade)
• Cutting board
• Storage containers
Additional tools that make the job easier and faster can include:
• A food processor or other similar appliance for faster and consistent slicing
• A steamer and basket, or kettle and collapsible steamer for blanching
• Blender for making fruit puree for fruit leather
• A small notebook to keep track of length of time and recipes that work for you as well as those
that don't

BASIC FOOD PREPARATION TIPS

Fruit and vegetable peel often contain much of the food's nutritional value. Therefore it is better not
to peel if the dried food is to be eaten as snack or used in cookies. On the other hand, you will want to
peel apples intended for a pie or tomatoes intended for soup. Generally, if you normally peel the food
for a specific recipe, then peel the food before it is to be dehydrated.
One of the most important factors in successful dehydration is how the food is sliced. When drying
fruits, it helps to get all the slices about the same thickness so they all dry to the same moisture
level, at the same time. Thick slices dry more slowly than thin slices. The thickness you choose is up
to you but slicing all the pieces to as close to the same size as possible will help ensure success and
consistency.
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