Presto Dehydro Instructions Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Presto Manuals
  4. Kitchen Appliances
  5. Dehydro
  6. Instructions manual

Presto Dehydro Instructions Manual

Digital electric
Hide thumbs Also See for Dehydro:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Dehydro
digital electric
™
Food Dehydrator
• Dehydrates fruits, vegetables, and herbs and spices. Great
for jerky and fruit rolls too.
• Digital temperature control and timer for precise drying
time and temperatures.
• Includes six drying trays, two fruit roll sheets, and two
nonstick mesh screens for small foods.
Estas instrucciones también están disponibles en español.
Para obtener una copia impresa:
• Descargue en formato PDF en www.GoPresto.com/espanol.
• Envíe un correo electrónico a contact@GoPresto.com.
• Llame al 1-800-877-0441, oprima 2 y deje un mensaje.
INSTRUCTIONS
This is an
Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or the dehydrator
base in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning
the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in
any manner. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. Use only genuine Presto
dehydrating trays and accessories with this dehydrator.
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. Never use this appliance to dehydrate foods that contain alcohol or have been marinated in alcohol.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Visit www.GoPresto.com
©2019 National Presto Industries, Inc.
Form 4038-170A
™

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Dehydro and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Presto Dehydro

Summary of Contents for Presto Dehydro

  • Page 1 Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. 7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. Use only genuine Presto ™ dehydrating trays and accessories with this dehydrator.

  • Page 2: Important Cord Information

    Important Cord Information This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a quali- fied electrician.
  • Page 3 How to Assemble and Load Trays for Dehydrating 1. Remove trays and cover from unit. 2. Turn over power base and unwrap cord. 3. Set base, right side up, on a dry, level surface. In order to function properly, the dehydrator must have sufficient airflow; therefore, be sure the base and cover vents are not obstructed at any time.
  • Page 4 • When selecting foods for drying, choose those that are at peak eating quality. Avoid overripe* or immature fruits and vegetables. Remove any bruised or blemished parts. • For even drying, cut food into uniform sizes, shapes, and thicknesses. Use a Presto SaladShooter slicer/shredder, food processor, ®...
  • Page 5 Fruit rolls (or leathers) are made by drying a thin layer of puréed fruit on a flat surface. Once dried, the fruit layer is pulled from the surface and rolled. The term leather derives from the leather-like texture of the puréed fruit once it is dried. *Mrs. Wages is a registered trademark of Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc. Presto is not affiliated with this company.
  • Page 6 When using a low pectin fruit with a high pectin fruit, use equal parts of each to produce the best results. Preparation Use a Presto Fruit Roll Sheet to prepare fruit rolls. Apply a thin layer of vegetable oil or no-stick cooking spray to the fruit roll sheet.

  • Page 7: Fruit Drying Guide

    Fruit Drying Guide Dry fruit at 135°F or 57°C. Drying times are highly variable and dependant on the type and amount of food, thickness, evenness of food pieces, humidity, air temperature, personal preference, and age of the plant at the time of harvesting. Fruit Preparation Pretreatment...

  • Page 8: Vegetable Drying Guide

    the tissue walls so moisture can more readily escape during drying and enter during rehydrating. Blanching can be done in water or steam. Water blanching causes a greater loss of nutrients but is faster than steam blanching and achieves a more even heat penetration. Steam blanching—Fill a deep pot with water and bring to a boil.

  • Page 9: Herb Drying Guide

    Uses Dried vegetables have a unique flavor and texture and are best used as ingredients for soups, stews, casseroles, and sauces rather than stand-alone side dishes. When using in soups, dried vegetables can be added without soaking. Dried vegetables used for other purpos- es need to be soaked before cooking.
  • Page 10 1 pound of 93% lean ground meat (refer to the ™ ™ warning information on page 10). Place the ground meat mixture in a Presto jerky gun* or a cookie press and extrude meat directly ™ onto dehydrator trays, making sure that the meat does not touch or overlap. The average drying time will be 4 to 8 hours. See “Determining Dryness”...

  • Page 11: Care, Cleaning And Storage

    Once all of the trays are stacked onto the base, turn the cover upside down and place on top of the trays. Get the most from your Presto Food Dehydrator with these handy accessories...

  • Page 12: Consumer Service Information

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is Presto’s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express warranties.

Table of Contents