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- Page 1 Food Dehydrator & Jerky Maker JerkyXpress ™ Recipe & Use Book 1-800-288-4545 www.nesco.com...
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Page 2: Blower Assembly
Blower Assembly Rotate counter clockwise into top cover to lock Trays Expands to Maximum 7 trays Base Tray The Metal Ware Corporation 1700 Monroe Street P.O. Box 237 Two Rivers, WI 54241-0237 300-03017 12/05 © 2005 The Metal Ware Corporation. All Rights Reserved, including the right of production in whole or part. -
Page 3: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS —This product is designed for household use — When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. 3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse blower or any part of the dehydrator cord or plug, in water or other liquid. - Page 4 Dehydrator Use and Care __________ Before using your dehydrator for the first time, wash the trays and top lid in warm soapy water or in the dishwasher on the top rack. Caution: Do not put the blower in water or in the dishwasher. Wipe the blower with a damp cloth.
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Page 5: Selecting Foods To Dry
• Do not dehydrate foods that have been prepared with or marinated in alcohol. • Trays are only intended to be used with your NESCO Food Dehydrator. Do not use the trays either in a conventional oven or with any other appliance. -
Page 6: Drying And Storage
Jerky Seasoning Mix and follow ® ® package directions. Preparation If you are making jerky from ground meat, add one package each of Nesco ® American Harvest Jerky Spice seasoning and cure per pound of ground ® meat. Mix well and form strips by using the Jerky Works ™... - Page 7 When desired length is reached, cut end with scissors or knife. 6. Dry meats in your Nesco meat thickness, dehydrator load and humidity, it will take from 4 to 15 hours to dry. However, other brand dehydrators may take longer to dry and additional care must be used.
- Page 8 Storing Your Dried Food ___________ Some pieces may dry in a shorter time than others and should be removed and placed in an airtight container while allowing the rest of the pieces to remain in the dehydrator until sufficiently dry. Package all dried foods promptly to prevent contamination by insects and to prevent stickiness and rehydration caused by humidity.
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Page 9: Record Keeping
• Length of storage time before use. By labeling storage containers with the contents and date dried, you can keep track of your supply, rotate as needed and avoid mix-ups. For more information, please visit our internet web site at www.nesco.com or call 1-800-288-4545... - Page 10 Rehydrating Dried Food ___________ Eat dehydrated foods dry or rehydrate for use in recipes. Rehydrate by placing dried foods in a container (with enough water to cover food) and soaking for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Boiling water rehydrates foods more quickly than cold water or water at room temperature.
- Page 11 Easy Jerky Recipes ________________ You can make jerky marinades easily using Nesco seasonings. Here are some of our favorites. Feel free to change or substitute ingredients to your taste. Mouth Watering Original Jerky 1 pound sliced rump roast, * * cut into 1/8" to 1/4" thick strips 1 packet Nesco ®...
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Page 12: About Your Warranty And Service Satisfaction
Please contact the Nesco/American Harvest Customer Satisfaction Department at 1-800-288-4545 for any questions concerning your warranty.
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