Drying Herbs; Drying Flowers - Westfalia 52 14 19 Instruction Manual

Preparation
Wash herbs and remove any blemishes. Use also stems or leaves.

Drying Herbs

1. Evenly spread herbs on the racks. Do not put one piece on top of another.
Many herbs can be dried with stems.
2. Only use up to 90% of the rack's capacity to allow air to circulate freely.
3. To use the dehydrator efficiently, remove not-needed racks. If you notice
uneven drying, switch off the dehydrator and move the bottom rack up and the
top rack down. Dry for approx. 8 – 10 hours.
Storing
1. Check the content for moisture after drying. If moisture appears, dry it again.
2. Do not store herbs in paper bags as the oils will be absorbed by the paper.
3. Place herbs in airtight containers and in cool and dark places.
Preparation
1. Wash flowers and remove any blemishes.
2. Use young flowers as full bloom flowers tent to loose their petals. You can use
separated petals as well.

Drying Flowers

1. Evenly spread flowers on the racks. Do not put one piece on top of another.
Dry the flowers with the stems.
2. Only use up to 90% of the rack's capacity to allow air to circulate freely.
3. To use the dehydrator efficiently, remove not-needed racks. If you notice
uneven drying, switch off the dehydrator and move the bottom rack up and the
top rack down. The drying time is approx. 8 – 10 hours.
Creating a Potpourri
Place dried flowers in a large glass container; add 3 – 4 drops of perfumed oil to
enliven the fragrance. From time to time add more oil.
Drying Herbs
Drying Flowers
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