Bosch HDS252U Use And Care Manual page 20

Dehydrate dries with heat from a third element behind the
back wall of the oven. The heat is circulated throughout the
oven by the convection fan.
Dehydrating is used to dry and/or preserve foods such as
fruits, vegetables and herbs. This mode holds an optimum low
temperature (!00 ° F - !60 ° F) while drculating the heated air
to slowly remove moisture.
For Best Results:
• Dry most fruits and vegetables at !40 ° R Dry herbs at
!00 ° R (Refer to the Dehydrate Chart for examples).
Drying times vary depending on the moisture and sugar
content of the food, the size of the pieces, the amount
being dried and the humidity in the air. Check food atthe
minimum drying time.
• Multiple racks can be used simultaneously. Contact your
Bosch dealer for drying racks.
° Treat fruits with antioxidants to avoid discoloration.
° Consult a food preservation book, county Cooperative
Extension Office or library for additional information.
The door must be open during the Dehydrate mode,
Prop the door open at least !" by placing an object (i.e.;
wooden spoon) in the upper corner between the door and
the side panel. Be careful that the object does not touch the
oven gasket.
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Fruit
Apples
Bananas
Cherries
Orange
Peels and
slices
Pineapple
rings
Strawberries
Vegetabmee
Peppers
Mushrooms
Tomatoes
Herbs
Oregano,
sage paisley
and thyme,
and fennel
Basil
Dehydrate Chart
@ry
Dipped in _A cup
lemon juice and 2 cups
water; K," slices
Dipped in _A cup
lemon juice and 2 cups
water, K," slices
Wash and towel dry,
For fresh cherries,
remove pits
_A"slices of orange
orange part of skin
thinly peeled from
oranges
Towel dried
Wash and towel dry.
Sliced Y2" thick skin
(outside) down on rack
Wash and towel dry.
Remove membrane of
peppers, coarsely
chopped about 1"
pieces
Wash and towel dry.
Cut off stem end. Cut
into 1/8" slices
Wash and towel dl_7.
Cut thin slices, 1/8"
thick, drain well.
Rinse and dry with
paper towel
Use basil leaves 3 to 4
inches from top. Spray
with water, shake off
moisture and pat dry
11-15
10-15
10-15
Peels: 2-4
Slices: 12-16
Canned: 9-13
Fresh: 8-12
12-17
16-20
Slightly pliable
Soft, pliable
Pliable,
leathery,
chewy
Orange peel:
dry and brittle,
Orange slices:
skins are dry
and brittle,
fruit is slightly
moist
Soft and
pliable
Dry, brittle
Leathery with
no moisture
inside
7-12 Tough and
leathery, dry
16-23
Dry at 100_F
3-5 hrs
Dry, brick red
color
Crisp and
brittle
Crisp and
brittle
Dry at 100_F
3-5 hrs
Oven will stay on for 48 hours before shutting off automatically
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