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Controls/Functions
Power Switch
Turns the dehydrator on and off.
Temperature Control Knob
Manually adjusts dehydrating temperature from 95°F-155°F.
Do not immerse the food dehydrator base, cord or plug in water at any time.
Please ensure sufficient ventilation of the room and that at least an inch of clearance on all sides of the food dehydrator is available.
Do not operate the dehydrator for more than 20 hours in one single use.
Note:
Note:
Recommendations
Food | Temperature |
Jerky* | 155°F |
Fruits | 145°F |
Vegetables | 135°F |
Granola | 125°F |
Yogurt | 115°F |
Herbs | 100°F |
Potpourri | 95°F |
*Cook meat/poultry to 160-165°F prior to dehydrating.
Once rehydrated, food must be consumed quickly or stored in the refrigerator to prevent spoiling.
Apples
Wash and peel (if desired) then core and slice into ¼" slices or rounds. You may wish to soak the fruits in lemon juice for 2-3 minutes prior to dehydrating to keep them from darkening in color. Dry approximately 7-15 hours. Apples should be slightly crisp. If you wish to rehydrate, soak in hot water for 10 to 15 minutes.
Apricots
Wash, half and remove the pits. Pretreatment is not necessary. Dry approximately 10-18 hours. Apricots should be pliable with no pockets of moisture. To rehydrate, soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
Bananas
Avoid using overripe bananas. Peel and slice. You may wish to pretreat by soaking in lemon juice for 1-2 minutes to prevent darkening. Dehydrate approximately 6-10 hours or until crisp. To rehydrate, soak in hot water for about 10 minutes.
Berries
Remove stems, wash and shake dry. Pretreatment is not necessary. Drying time is approximately 10-15 hours. Rehydrate by soaking in hot water for about 15 minutes. Drain well before using.
Helpful Hints:
To keep foods from sticking, brush a light coat of vegetable oil on the drying tray. It will make removing food and cleaning easier.
Food Labeling
Labeling each container helps to remind you of the contents, date of drying and original weight. Keeping records of all of this information will be of great help towards improving your drying techniques and obtaining better results.
Storage
Proper storage is essential to maintaining the quality of foods. For best results, wait until the food is cool before storing (see note). Foods can be kept longer if stored in cool, dry and dark places. Ideally, storage temperatures should be below 60°F or 16°C (the lower the better).
Storage Containers
Place dried food in plastic freezer bags before storing in metal or glass containers. Avoid containers that "breathe" or have weak seals. Fill the container with as much as possible. Remember, air can destroy food. Squeeze air out if using plastic bags or boiling pouches.
Moisture Check
Check the moisture of your dehydrated food on a regular basis. If you notice moisture inside, dehydrate it for a longer time.
3-4 apples
1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
- cinnamon
Cut apples into 1/8"-1/4" thick slices and place in a bowl of water with the lemon juice to prevent browning. Arrange evenly on each tray, sprinkle with cinnamon and dry at 145°F for 7-8 hours until apples are completely dry to the touch.
32 oz. mango chunks
- chili powder
Line 4 trays with parchment paper. Add mango to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Spread 1/4 of the puree onto each tray and spread into a thin layer roughly 1/4" thick. Sprinkle evenly with chili powder. Dry at 135°F for 6-8 hours until leather is no longer sticky to the touch. Cut into strips or pieces and enjoy.
1 cup fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
3/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup kale, finely minced
Wash strawberries and blueberries. Remove the stem from the strawberries. Place strawberries and berries in a blender or food processor to make a puree. Add applesauce to mixture and blend for 5 seconds. Add kale to the mixture and stir in with a spatula. Pour mixture onto tray lined with wax paper. Layer should be about a ¼" thick. Dry at 135°F for 8 hours or until leathery. Let leather cool and remove with spatula. Wrap rolls in cellophane and store in an airtight container.
For additional recipes, visit us at www.AromaCo.com or at www.AromaTestKitchen.com
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