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Excalibur EXC10EL Manual

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  • Page 1 10 TRAY DIGITAL & STAINLESS STEEL – EXC10EL MANUAL...
  • Page 2 EXC10EL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CoNTENTS DRY IT, Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safeguards .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRoDUCTIoN Working on a simple premise, the Excalibur ® Dehydrator removes water from food by a continuous circulation of thermostatically-controlled warm air . A variety of foods, from bright golden kernels of farm-fresh corn to rings of island-sweetened pineapple can be dehydrated .

  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    . Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIoNS . HYPERWAVE FLUCTUATION TECHNOLOgY! Excalibur dries BETTER, FASTER & SAFER thanks to our ™ ordinary dehydrators produce constant, unchanging heat causing “case hardening,” ™...

  • Page 6: 10 Stainless Steel Trays With Digital Controller

    10 STAINLESS STEEL TRAYS WITH DIGITAL CoNTRoLLER Digital Interface Controller Adjustable Thermostat Lets you select precise drying temperature . 95°F to 165°F . 99-Hour Timer 2 Time / 2 Temperature Program 2 time durations and 2 temperatures for faster drying times . Armoured Glass Doors Strong and durable .

  • Page 7: Trouble Shooting Guide

    . They are shipped in perfect working order . If you see any damage to the machine due to rough shipping you must report it to the shipper or dealer you purchased from . Excalibur will not ®...

  • Page 8: One Time / One Temperature Cycles

    ONE TIME / ONE TEMPERATURE CYCLES operating Instructions Step 1 Connect power cord into back of unit and plug in to power source . Step 2 Turn power switch on from back of unit . Step 3 Default temperature is set to Fahrenheit (F) . To select Celsius (C), press the “Start” key and the “Time Subtract”...

  • Page 9: Two Time / Two Temperature Cycles

    TWO TIME / TWO TEMPERATURE CYCLES operating Instructions Step 1 Connect power cord into back of unit and plug in to power source . Step 2 Turn power switch on from back of unit . Step 3 Default temperature is set to Fahrenheit (F) . To select Celsius (C), press the “Start” key and the “Time Subtract”...

  • Page 10: Fruits Drying Guide

    FRUITS DRYING GUIDE Dry best at 135ºF/57ºC Food Preparation Test Time Pare, core & cut into ¼” slices or rings . May be sprinkled with cinnamon if 7-15 Apples Pliable desired . hours 20-28 Apricots Wash, cut in half, slice and remove pit . Push in backs dry skin side down . Pliable hours Leathery or...

  • Page 11: Vegetables Drying Guide

    VEGETABLES DRYING GUIDE Dry best at 125ºF/52ºC Food Preparation Test Time Asparagus Wash & cut into 1” pieces . Brittle 5-6 hours Beans, Greens Wash, remove ends, cut 1” pieces or French style . Brittle 8-12 hours or Wax Remove all but 1/2” of the top scrub thoroughly, steam until tender . Cool, Beets Leathery 8-12 hours...

  • Page 12: Raw Living Foods

    RAW & LIVING FooDS In 1963 Dr . Ann Wigmore and Victoras Kulvinskas founded the Hippocrates Health Institute in Boston, MA where they taught their patients about the benefits of a completely raw, organic diet . Today this raw food lifestyle has evolved into a worldwide movement, with Ann and Victoras being recognized as the movement’s mother and father .
  • Page 13 . The adjustable thermostat allows you to control the air temperature, and the rear-mounted fan that creates the Parallexx™ Horizontal-Airflow Drying System provides fast and even drying . With these two features, Excalibur® Dehydrators are able to keep the food temperature low enough to preserve the enzymes while raising the air temperature high enough to dry the food quickly, preventing mold and bacteria from growing .

  • Page 14: Temperature Guide

    Cleaning Your machine is easy to clean, both inside and out . The interior food contact areas and exterior of your Excalibur Food Dehydrator should only be cleaned by wiping with a soft cloth or sponge dampened with warm water and a mild detergent . The dehydrator can then be rinsed using a soft cloth or sponge dampened with clear water .

  • Page 15: Preparation

    C . Citric acid is found in all citrus fruits . These citrus type dips are available through Excalibur, in drug or health food stores in crystal, powder or tablet form . Soak the prepared produce in a solution of 2 tablespoons of powder to 1 quart of water for 2 minutes .
  • Page 16 SToRAGE & RECoNSTITUTIoN Containers for dried foods should be safe from moisture and insects . Glass jars with tightly fitted lids, plastic zip-lock and vacuum/heat- sealable bags are recommended storage containers . Food-safe metal cans, such as coffee cans or cookie tins, may be used to store individual bags for extra protection .

  • Page 17: An Introduction To Your Dehydrating Life

    EXC10EL Model IN THE FoLLoWING PAGES LEATHERS & FRUIT RoLLS An Introduction JERKY VEGETABLES FRUITS to your TRAIL MIXES & NUTS HERBS & SPICES PET TREATS Dehydrating YoGURT RAISE BREAD PASTA Lifestyle . CHEESE PoTPoURRI ARTS & CRAFTS RECIPES INCLUDED...
  • Page 18 LEATHERS & FRUIT ROLLS...

  • Page 19: Leathers & Fruit Rolls

    LEATHERS & FRUIT RoLLS Leathers are an easy answer to the often heard request of “What is there to eat?” Yogurt, leftover fruits or vegetables can be pureed, sweetened and spiced and made into a nutritious, high-energy snack food . Spread the pureed, produce thinly on Paraflexx®® sheets or plastic wrap and dehydrate, transforming the liquid into a chewy, quick-energy snack! Leathers are so simple to make! Select ripe or slightly overripe (but not spoiling) produce that blends and tastes well together .

  • Page 20: Jerky

    JERKY Western BBQ Jerky WHAT YOU NEED: 1 lb. lean meat 1 tsp. salt 3 T brown sugar ¼ tsp. pepper 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. onion powder ½ tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. dry mustard HOW TO PREPARE: Mix all ingredients except meat in shallow dish or bowl .
  • Page 21 JERKY Many recipes are available, but it’s fun to make up your own concoction . You can use virtually any combination of the following ingredients: soy, Worcestershire, tomato or barbecue sauce; garlic, onion or curry powder, seasoned salt or pepper . Pick a lean cut of raw meat as free from fat as possible;...

  • Page 22: Vegetables

    . Wash and dry the kale . Toss the kale with the sauce . Place the leaves on Excalibur dehydrator trays covered with a nonstick sheet . Make sure that each leaf is separated from the others . This ensures that the leaves dry quickly and evenly .
  • Page 23 VEGETABLES You can dry a different vegetable each day for a month and still not go through the entire list . Some are more suitable for dehydrating than others but once you get started, you’ll want to try them all . What do we get from vegetables? Vegetables are rich sources of vitamins and minerals .

  • Page 24: Fruits

    FRUITS...
  • Page 25 2 cups Almonds consistency . Drop 1 teaspoon of mixture on blanch & soak over night Excalibur® dehydrator tray . Dehydrate at 1 cup soaked raisins (small cup) 115°F for 18-22 hours until dry . Turn cookies over about halfway through drying cycle .
  • Page 26 Trailmixes, Granola & nuTs...

  • Page 27: Trailmixes, Granola & Nuts

    Looking for an after school energy snack or a healthy treat before a big game? Heading out on the trail? Dried fruit and nut trail mix is easy to do in an Excalibur dehydrator and you can personalize it to your taste . Add dry fruits to include natural sugars, all the while controlling the sugar and salt content .
  • Page 28 HERBS & SPICES Basil WHAT YOU NEED: Basil Leaves This herb is an excellent seasoning commonly employed in Italian and Mediterranean style cooking . Its leaves add a pleasant, spicy flavor to tomato and potato dishes, vegetable juices, cheese and egg mixtures, salads, and many types of meat .

  • Page 29: Herbs & Spices

    HERBS & SPICES Herbs and spices are sometimes a neglected part of our cookery . Use your Excalibur® dehydrator to dry your own freshly grown herbs! Buy bulk quantities of fresh herbs and spices, dry them and create special teas and seasonings . Left-over parsley will no longer be wasted…as drying herbs and spices require rather simple preparation:...

  • Page 30: Pet Treats

    PET TREATS...
  • Page 31 PET TREATS More and more Americans are tuning in to the food system, trying to avoid nasty artificial ingredients . And increasingly, people are looking harder at what’s best for their four-legged family members, too . Healthy dog treats are a great starting point because you can easily whip them up in your kitchen . While these recipes are intended for preparation in a food dehydrator, which can help retain more nutrients, you can use your oven set on a low temperature and get a similar dehydrating effect .

  • Page 32: Yogurt

    YOGURT...
  • Page 33 YoGURT Homemade yogurt is economical and easy when made in your dehydrator . Residents of Middle Eastern countries have revered yogurt as a staple food for thousands of years, but it didn’t really become popular in the United States until the late 1940s . Yogurt is low in calories and cholesterol and is reputed to slow the aging process . Yogurt is extremely easy to make .

  • Page 34: Raise Bread & Recrisping

    RAISE BREAD & RECRISPING...
  • Page 35 Bread Crumbs, Stuffing Mixes & Poultry Seasonings Put your extra breads of all types in your Excalibur to dry for making bread crumb recipes . Dry slices, burger buns, dog rolls, and other breads until they are crispy . Crumble by hand or process for a few seconds in your food processor . Store in air tight containers until needed .

  • Page 36: Pasta

    PASTA...
  • Page 37 PASTA Your dehydrator is perfect for preparing pasta . Store bought varieties can’t compete with the taste of homemade; you’ll notice the difference with the first bite . Make and cut the noodles according to the recipe directions . No need for separate pasta racks! Place strips of freshly made pasta in single layers onto your drying trays .

  • Page 38: Cheese

    Cottage Cheese WHAT YOU NEED: 1 gallon of pasteurized milk and either 4 tablespoons unflavored yogurt made in your dehydrator 1/2 cup fresh buttermilk, or 1/4 tablet of rennet (an enzyme) dissolved in 1/2 cup warm water HOW TO PREPARE: Pour the milk into a crock and warm it to room temperature, about 72°F/22°C .
  • Page 39 CHEESE The low temperatures of your dehydrator are ideal for ripening milk into cheese . Cottage cheese is unripened cheese - that is, it has not been aged . Hard cheeses, on the other hand, are pressed, dipped in paraffin wax, and aged . Longhorn, cheddar, Colby, and Romano are all hard type cheeses .

  • Page 40: Potpourri, Arts & Crafts

    POTPOURRI, ARTS & CRAFTS...
  • Page 41 . Thoroughly coat . Let it stand in the mixture for several days, turning occasionally . Next arrange on a Paraflexx® sheet and place in Excalibur dehydrator with the thermostat set at the lowest temperature . Dry till shrunken and lightweight;...

  • Page 42: Year Round Dehydration Tips

    YEAR-RoUND SEASoN FoR FRUITS/VEGETABLES January good Buys: Avocados, Bananas, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Pears, Potatoes, Turnips and Winter Squash . February good Buys: Avocados, Bananas, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kumquats, Mangos, Mushrooms, Pears, Tangerines, Winter Squash . March good Buys: Artichokes, Asparagus, Avocados, Bananas, Broccoli, Grapefruit, Kumquats, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Radishes, Spinach .

  • Page 43: Celebrity Chefs And Their Dehydrating Recipes

    IN THE FoLLoWING PAGES Celebrity Chefs JoIN US AND oUR RoUND TABLE oF and their CELEBRITY CHEFS AND THEIR RECIPES Dehydrating AS WE TAKE A JoURNEY To Recipes RAW FooD .

  • Page 44: Tess Masters

    • Stir all of the other ingredients (except the extra garlic) together in a bowl. • Massage the mixture into the wet kale. • Sprinkle the extra granulated garlic onto the kale and toss through. • Place in your Excalibur dehydrator on 105˚F/41˚C or about 4-6 hours until crispy .

  • Page 45: Carol Alt

    Spread 2 garlic cloves out half the dough on a Paraflexx®®-lined Excalibur dehydrator tray in a circle about 8 inches in diameter and ½ inch thick . Repeat with the 1 tbsp .

  • Page 46: Blythe Metz

    • Simply place prepared kale on an Excalibur dehydrator tray with a regular personality and eco entrepreneur, Blythe mesh sheet . uses her platform to affect social change . • Dehydrate on 105˚F/41˚C for about 12 hours.

  • Page 47: Eva Rawposa

    • Roll 1 Tbsp. at a time into falafel balls. Place these balls directly onto your improvement in her health thanks to a Excalibur dehydrator sheets and dehydrate for 2-12 hours depending on raw foods diet . Determined to create an how moist you prefer the inside to be .

  • Page 48: Brendan Brazier

    • Combine the liquid and dry ingredients and mix well. circles as the best protein supplements • Spread on lined Excalibur dehydrator sheets. in the world), and bestselling author of • Dehydrate on 115˚F/46˚C for 24 - 48 hours depending on how much the THRIVE series: THRIVE, THE THRIVE “crunch”...

  • Page 49: Heather Pace

    • Mix all ingredients together. Heather became health • Spread out on Paraflexx® sheets in your Excalibur Dehydrator and conscious vegan after reading FIT FoR dehydrate at 145˚F/63˚C for 2 hours. LIFE . Heather attended culinary school at • Turn the temperature down to 115˚F/46˚C and continue to dry for...

  • Page 50: Jason Wrobel

    In a large mixing bowl, soak the pecans for a minimum of 8 hours . Drain the down favorites among celebrity clients, water, rinse the pecans in fresh water and use your Excalibur dehydrator to and regular folk alike .

  • Page 51: Dina Lauro

    . • Place cookie dough in the fridge to set for about an hour. • Shape cookies with an ice cream scoop and place on Excalibur dehydrator trays (without Paraflexx® sheets) and dehydrate for 8 to 12 hours at...

  • Page 52: Marie-Claire Hermans

    • Marinate for one hour until they are soft and look like cooked. Marie-Claire’s free newsletter will receive • You can speed up the process by placing them in your Excalibur dehydrator for about a half hour and then covering them up with explanations of the benefits of eating live plastic to keep them moist .

  • Page 53: Matt Amsden

    • Transfer the cut onions to a mixing bowl, add the remaining ingredients, and mix until the ingredients are thoroughly combined . • Evenly spread 1 ½ cups of the mixture on an Excalibur dehydrator tray lined with a Paraflexx® sheet.

  • Page 54: Helpful Hints & Tips

    HELPFUL HINTS & TIPS Cut all your items the same thickness. If you don’t, they’ll dry at different times . A slicer is helpful . Do small or Large batches. If you are doing a small batch, put the remaining empty trays in the dehydrator . Your dehydrator is designed to work with all or none of the trays .

  • Page 55: Notes

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