Dehydrate - Bosch 700 Series Use And Care Manual

Dehydrate

Dehydrate dries foods with heat from a third element
behind the back wall of the oven. The heat is circulated
throughout the oven by the convection fan.
Figure 19: Dehydrate
Dehydrating is used to dry and/or preserve foods such
as fruits, vegetables and herbs. This mode holds an
optimum low temperature (120° F - 160° F) while cir-
culating the heated air to slowly remove moisture.
For Best Results:
• Dry herbs at 120° F. Dry most fruits and vegetables
at 140° F. (Refer to the dehydrate chart for
examples).
• Drying times vary depending on the moisture and
sugar content of the food, the size of the pieces,
the amount being dried and the humidity in the
air. Check food at the minimum drying time.
• Multiple racks can be used simultaneously.
• Treat fruits with antioxidants to avoid discoloration.
• Consult a food preservation book, county
Cooperative Extension Offi ce or library for
additional information.
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Oven Modes
Table 5: Dehydrate Chart
Food
Fruit
Apples
Bananas
Cherries
Orange Peels
and slices
Pineapple
rings
Strawberries
Vegetables
Peppers
Mushrooms
Tomatoes
Herbs
Oregano,
sage, parsley
and thyme,
and fennel
Basil
Oven will stay on for 48 hours before shutting off automatically.
Approximate
Preparation Drying Time
(hours)
Dipped in ¼ cup 11-15
lemon juice and
2 cups water, ¼"
slices
Dipped in ¼ cup
lemon juice and 11-15
2 cups water, ¼"
slices
Wash and towel dry 10-15
For fresh cherries,
remove pits
¼" slices of orange, Peels: 2-4
orange part of skin Slices: 12-16
thinly peeled from
oranges
Towel dried Canned: 9-13
Fresh: 8-12
Wash and towel dry 12-17
Sliced ½" Sliced ½" thick Sliced ½" thick ,
skin (outside) down
on rack
Wash and towel dry 16-20
Remove membrane
of pepper, coarsely
chopped about 1"
pieces
Wash and towel dry 7-12
Cut off stem and
cut into ⅛" slices ⅛" ⅛" slices
Wash and towel dry 16-23
Cut thin slices, ⅛"
thick, drain well
Rinse and dry with Dry at 120°F
paper towel 3-5 hrs
Use basil leaves 3 to Dr Dry at Dry at y at y at 120°F 120°F
4 inches from top 3-5 hrs
spray with water,
shake off moisture
and pat dry
Test for
Doneness
Slightly Slightly pliable Slightly pliable
Slightly Slightly pliable Slightly pliable
Pliable, leathery,
chewy
Orange part dry
and brittle
Orange slices:
skins are dry and
brittle, fruit is
slightly moist
soft and pliable
Dry, brittle
Leathery, with
no moisture
inside
Tough and
leathery, dry
Dry, brick red
color
Crisp and brittle
Crisp and brittle