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The convection fan will operate during the drying
procedure.
To set Drying:
.
Press More Options pad.
2.
Press the down arrow to scroll down.
3.
Select Drying.
4.
Select a displayed temperature or enter a temperature
with the number pads. Temperatures can be set between
00° F and 200° F.
5.
"Drying" and the temperature will be displayed.
6.
Remove food from oven and press CANCEL pad when
drying is done.
Follow the Drying Guide on page 22 for drying times.
Check foods at minimum times given. Cool foods to room
temperature before testing for doneness.
Drying Notes:
•
Most fruits and vegetables dry well and retain their
color when dried at 40° F. Meat and jerky should be
dried at 45° - 50° F. For optimal flavor, dry herbs
at 00° F, however, at this lower temperature expect
extended drying times of up to 8 hours.
•
The length of drying times vary due to the following:
Water and sugar content of food, size of food pieces,
amount of food being dried, humidity in the air.
•
Check foods at the minimum drying time. Dry longer if
necessary.
•
Fruits that turn brown when exposed to air should be
treated with an antioxidant. Try one of the following
methods:
.
Dip fruit in a mixture of two parts bottled lemon juice
to one part cool water.
2.
Soak fruit in a solution of tsp. ascorbic acid or
commercial antioxidant to quart of cold water.
•
Foods may drip during the drying process. After
drying high acid or sugary foods, clean the oven
bottom with soap and water. The porcelain oven finish
may discolor if acidic or sugary food soils are not
wiped up prior to high heat or a self-cleaning cycle.
•
More than one rack of food may be dried at the same
time. However, additional drying time is needed.
•
Refer to other resources at your local library or call
your local County Extension service for additional
information.
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