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- Page 1 Digital Dehydrator with Timer EDFD08 USER MANUAL Thank you for choosing electriQ Please read this user manual before using the dehydrator and keep it safe for future reference Visit our page www.electriQ.co.uk for our entire range of Intelligent Electricals...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Features Safety Instructions Parts and Assembly Operation and Dehydrating Guidelines Drying Fruits Drying Vegetables Drying Herbs Drying Meat Recipes Cleaning and Maintenance Troubleshooting... -
Page 3: Features
This advanced digital dehydrator was specially designed for easy use, convenience and easy storage. The electriQ dehydrator has adjustable trays allowing a large variety of foods to be dehydrated. Turbo vortex technology: fan circulates the hot air producing evenly dried foods in less than half the time of standard dehydrators. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
• Always clean the dehydrator immediately after use. Trays are only designed to work in your electriQ dehydrator. Never use them in any other appliance. • Incorrect usage will damage the machine. Only use in dust free and well ventilated environment •... -
Page 5: Parts And Assembly
Parts and Assembly Open the package and account for all parts before disposing packing. Safely dispose of all plastic bags and other packaging components. They may be potentially dangerous to children. Before use please clean the trays. Please clean with warm water mixed with a small quantity of mild detergent. -
Page 6: Operation And Dehydrating Guidelines
OPERATION Turn on the food dehydrator by pressing the “START/STOP” button. The unit will default to C and 10 hrs dehydrating timer. When entering standby mode the unit LED display will stop flashing. Select the timer and the desired food temperature. - Page 7 Please change the position of the trays during drying process if you find that certain trays are dried unevenly. Because of the unique design of your electriQ vortex system dehydrator, you will be surprised at how quick the drying process is.
- Page 8 Since most packaging materials are transparent, store packaged dried foods in a plastic or metal container that will not allow the light to penetrate. Do not store fruits and vegetables together in the same storage container because flavour and moisture may transfer. Fruit rolls are best if removed while still warm.
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Page 9: Drying Fruits
Drying Fruits Fruits picked at their prime have the highest natural sugar content and the best nutritional value. For the best quality product, choose only fresh and ripe. Wash fruit thoroughly and remove any blemishes. Remove skins (if desired), stems and seeds. Halve or slice in 1/4”... - Page 10 Drying Fruit Rolls (Fruit Leather) Fruit leathers are a favourite kids snack. It is a chewy fruit product made from puréed fresh fruit, which has been dried and rolled into snack sized pieces. Fruit rolls are easy to make and cost less than those bought at the store.
- Page 11 Average Drying Food Preparation Uses Drying Time Temp. Apples Pare, core, cut in 3/8" or slices 4-10 hrs 45 - 55℃ Applesauce, pies, Pre- treat cobblers, rings, snacks, breads and cookies Apricots Cut in half, remove 8-16 hrs 45 - 55℃ Desserts, muesli, meat pit and cut in quarters.
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Page 12: Drying Vegetables
Drying Vegetables Some vegetables are quite good dried. Others lose their appeal and are better frozen or fresh. Some vegetables are far better frozen than dried, if you must preserve them. Vegetables have a low acid and sugar content that makes them more subject to spoilage, and tend to have far shorter shelf life than dried fruits. - Page 13 Mix dried grated carrots, parsnips, onion, celery, chives, sweet peppers with turmeric powder, sea salt to make delicious vegan stock. Makes delicious base for soups. You can create your own soup mixture and store it for later use. CARROTS to save time grating, dry carrots and parsnips for salads, carrot cake or coleslaw. GREEN PEPPER, ONION, CELERY, CHIVES, ETC.
- Page 14 3/8" thick or shred. carrot cake Blanch. Wash, cut as for serving. Cauliflower 6-14 hrs 55 - 70℃ Soups and stews Blanch. Celery Trim, wash and cut 3-10 hrs 55 - 70℃ Soups, stews, powder for 1/2" slices. Blanch in celery salt (add equal parts solution of 1/2 t baking celery and salt)
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Page 15: Drying Herbs
Drying Herbs Fresh herbs and spices have a stronger aroma and flavours than commercial dried herbs and spices. They are prized by food lovers and gourmet cooks. Dried herbs and spices are used more often than fresh because they are more readily available and convenient to use. Although some flavours are lost when they are dried, they become more concentrated because so much moisture is removed. - Page 16 Herb Drying Guide Most herbs may be dried in electriQ dehydrator right on the plant stalk and stem. Seeds and leaves are easily stripped from the plant when dry. Drying temperature should be 40℃. Do not dry herbs with fruits and vegetables.
- Page 17 Average Drying Drying Food Preparation Temp. Uses Time Soups, stews, sauces and Anise Leaves Rinse in cold water, pat dry 1-3 hrs 40℃ vegetable and fruit salads. Anise Seeds Rinse in hot water, pat dry 2-5 hrs 40℃ Rehydrate, serve in cream sauce Basil Leaves Clip leaves 3 to 4 inches...
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Page 18: Drying Meat
Drying Meat Meat must be always cured or pre-cooked before dehydrating. Dehydrated meat will taste better when cured first. Meats should be always dried at 70℃. Depending on how thick the meat is cut, how heavily the dryer is loaded, and the humidity, meat strips take from 4 to 15 hours to dry. Always use lean meat when dehydrating. - Page 19 Drying Fish Lean fish can be easily dehydrated. You can also dry fat fish, but it will not keep at room temperature more than a week unless smoked. Fish meat strips should contain about 15% moisture when it is completely dry. It will be pliable and firm. If there is any doubt about the dryness, store in refrigerator or freezer to avoid the risk of spoilage.
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Page 20: Recipes
RECEIPES Your electriQ dehydrator can be used to cook complex recipes. Many vegan or raw diet people are using dehydrators as their only cooking appliance. For more recipes visit www.food.com/recipes/dehydrator Tastiest Kale Chips Sprouted Chips 1 bunch Curly Kale 2 Cups Sprouts (Barley, Rye, Kamut or Beans) ¼... - Page 21 to loading dehydrator to create the desired 1 Tsp Sea Salt shape. (Square, rectangle, triangle) Store in an for the Sauce airtight container. Makes 4 trays. 1 Cup Cacao ¼ Cup Raw Agave or Raw Honey Sundried Tomatoes Crackers 2 Tbsp. Coconut Butter 4 Cups Soaked Flax Seed 1 Tsp.
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Page 22: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Make sure the unit is unplugged before cleaning. Your dehydrator trays and lid are easy to clean. Simply soak them in warm water with a mild detergent for several minutes. Wash trays and lid with a non-abrasive moist sponge or cloth. A soft-bristle brush will loosen food particles that resist softening by soaking. -
Page 23: Product Disposal
Please remember that this equipment will be further handled during the recycling process, so please be considerate when depositing your equipment. Please contact the local council for details of your local household waste recycling centres electriQ UK SUPPORT www.electriQ.co.uk/support Please, for your own convenience, check the troubleshooting guide before calling the service line.
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