Storing Dried Foods - Victorio Food dehydrator Operating Instructions Manual

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Storing Dried Foods

Once food is properly dried it is important to store it properly for best
results. By following these storage techniques your food will stay fresh and
ready to use for the longest time possible.
General Food Storage Tips
• Wait until food is cool before storing
• Heat and light will cause food to deteriorate. Keep food in a dry, cool
and dark place.
• Remove all the air you possible can from the storage container and
close tightly.
• Ideal storage temperature is 60 degrees F or lower
• Never store food directly in a metal container
• Avoid containers that "breathe" or have weak seal.
• Check the contents of your dehydrated food for moisture during the
weeks following dehydration. If there is moisture inside, you should
dehydrate the contents for a longer time.
• For best quality, dried fruits and vegetables should not be kept for more
than 1 year.
• Dehydrate your produce in the summer when it is at optimum fresh-
ness and replace it annually
• Dried meats, game, poultry and fish should be stored for no more then
3 months if kept in refrigerator, no more than 1 year if kept in freezer.
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1. Temperature in lowest tray
should be approximately 140 de-
grees F with Insufficient or empty
trays in place. If temperature varies
significantly adjust or return for
service
ming fan (see "Heat OK, No Fan")
2. Return for service.
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