Saftey Instructions Please be sure to read all of the following instructions before using the Luvele Food Dehydrator. Keep the instructions for future reference. Remove all packaging material for Food Dehydrator before first use Do not place the Food Dehydrator near the edge of a bench or table during operation.
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You can dry herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables straight from your garden. You can make delicious beef jerky with your favourite herbs and spices. Natural healthy snacks can easily be created using your Luvele Food Dehydrator, also a variety of fruit rolls-ups. It is all about experimenting, the choices are endless.
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Know your Luvele Food Dehydrator #1 Top Mounted Heating Fan 250 watts of heating power allows fast drying results. Enjoy On / O Switch your dried foods sooner. 5x Drying Trays Comes with ve drying trays. The Luvele Food Dehydrator is expandable to 8 trays.
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These can include fruit roll-ups, dried fruits and vegetables, beef jerky, etc. The Luvele Food Dehydrator comes with five trays. It has a quiet 250 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.
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.
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Drying Instructions #2 Storage The storage area should be cool, dry, and dark. The darker and cooler the storage area, the longer the dried foods will last. The ideal storage temperature for dehydrated food is 15°C to below freezing. The ideal storage place is your freezer or refrigerator, particularly for storing low acid foods such as meats, fish and vegetables.
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.
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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.
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Drying Fruit #2 Fruits Preperation 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...
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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.
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.
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Drying Vegetables #2 Fruits Preperation Pre-Treatment Dry-Test Time Sream blanch for Leathery Cut into strips Cabbage 10-12 Hrs 4-5 minutes Sream blanch for Peel, cut into Leathery Carrots 10-12 Hrs 5 minutes cubes or slices Sream blanch for Cut into Brittle Cauliflower 10-12 Hrs...
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.
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Drying Herbs #2 Herbs Part of Plant Preperation 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...
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Store dried meat in an air-tight container. Refrigerate if storing for any length of time. 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 Food Dehydrator. Preparation Directions Cut flowers when they are dry and cool.
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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