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Presto Dehydro 0630302 Instructions Manual

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Dehydro
Food Dehydrator
• Dehydrates fruits,
vegetables, herbs,
and spices.
• Makes jerky and fruit
rolls.
• Digital temperature
control and timer for
precise drying time
and temperatures.
• Six drying trays
included for big
drying capacity.
Expands up to 12
trays*. Trays nest for
compact storage.
*Additional trays sold separately (see page 18).
Estas instrucciones también están disponibles en español.
Para obtener una copia impresa:
• Descargue en formato PDF en www.GoPresto.com/espanol.
• Envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a contact@GoPresto.com.
• Llame al 1-800-877-0441, oprima 2 y deje un mensaje.
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©2014 National Presto Industries, Inc.
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  • Page 1 Estas instrucciones también están disponibles en español. Para obtener una copia impresa: • Descargue en formato PDF en www.GoPresto.com/espanol. • Envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a contact@GoPresto.com. • Llame al 1-800-877-0441, oprima 2 y deje un mensaje. Visit us on the web at www.GoPresto.com INSTRUCTIONS ©2014 National Presto Industries, Inc.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

  • Page 3: Before First Use

    Before First Use Become familiar with the food dehydrator (Fig. A) and read and follow the instruc- tions carefully. As received, your food dehydrator will be in the storage position. Remove the dehydrator trays and cover from the base and wash them according to the “Care and Cleaning”...
  • Page 4 How To Assemble and Load Trays for Dehydrating 1. Remove trays and cover from unit. 2. Turn power base over and locate cord. Uncoil from base. 3. Set base, right side up, on a dry, level surface. In order to function properly, the dehydrator must have sufficient airflow;...
  • Page 5 2. Press the + or – buttons until the desired time is displayed. If you hold down the + or – buttons, the time will change rapidly. To reset the time to 00:00, hold down the START/STOP button. 3. Once you have the desired time and temperature set, press the START/STOP but- ton to turn the dehydrator on.

  • Page 6: Packaging And Storage

    Remove any parts of the food that are bruised or blemished. • For even drying, cut food into uniform sizes, shapes, and thicknesses. Use a Presto SaladShooter slicer/shredder, food processor, or mandoline to aid in ®...
  • Page 7 Follow the manufacturers’ directions for use of these mixtures. *Mrs. Wages is a registered trademark of Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc. Presto is not affiliated with Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc.
  • Page 8 Lemon juice—Mix equal parts lemon juice and cold water. Place cut fruit in solution and soak for 10 minutes. Remove fruit and drain well before placing on drying trays. Place pieces of fruit on dehydrator trays in a single layer, close together but not touching or overlapping.
  • Page 9 When using a low pectin fruit with a high pectin fruit, use equal parts of each to produce the best results. Preparation Use a Presto Fruit Roll Sheet to prepare fruit rolls. Apply a thin layer of vegetable ™...

  • Page 10: Fruit Drying Guide

    FRUIT DRYING GUIDE Dry fruit at 135°F or 57°C. Drying times are highly variable depending on the type and amount of food, thickness, evenness of food pieces, humidity, air temperature, personal preference, and even the age of the plant at the time of harvesting. Average Fruit Preparation...

  • Page 11: Drying Vegetables

    Drying Vegetables Dry vegetables at 125°F or 52°C. Vegetables dry much faster than fruits. At the end of the drying period moisture loss is rapid. As a result, vegetables need to be checked often towards the end of the drying time to prevent overdrying. Food turns brown when it is overdried.

  • Page 12: Vegetable Drying Guide

    for dryness by breaking the pieces in half. Most vegetables will be crisp when appropriately dried and will break easily. If vegetables do not break easily, additional drying time is needed. If vegetables seem to have a lot of moisture remaining, recheck every 1 to 2 hours.

  • Page 13: Drying Herbs

    Uses Dried vegetables have a unique flavor and texture and are best used as ingredients for soups, stews, casseroles, and sauces rather than stand-alone side dishes. When using in soups, dried vegetables can be added without soaking. Dried vegetables used for other purposes need to be soaked before cooking.

  • Page 14: Herb Drying Guide

    ¼ inch thick, 1 inch wide, and 5 to 6 inches long. Slice meat across the grain for a more tender jerky or with the grain for a chewier jerky. Flavor the meat slices by marinating in Presto Jerky Seasoning, your own favorite ™...
  • Page 15 1 pound ground meat that is about 93% lean. Mix until meat and seasoning are blended. Place the ground meat mixture in a Presto Jerky Gun* or a cookie press and extrude ™...

  • Page 16: Care And Cleaning

    Packaging and Storage After cooling, pat jerky with paper toweling to remove any fat droplets which may form on the jerky. Follow “Packaging and Storage” information on pages 6 and 7. Jerky can be stored 1 to 2 months at room temperature. However, to maintain the best flavor and quality, store in the refrigerator or freezer.

  • Page 17: Consumer Service Information

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is Presto’s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express warranties.

  • Page 18: How To Order

    Includes 6 packets of Classic jerky spice and cure. Variety Flavor (Part 08636) Includes 2 packets each of Classic, Teriyaki, and Hot & Spicy jerky spice and cure. These dehydrator accessories should be available wherever Presto Dehydro ® ™ Dehydrators are sold; however, if you would like to order them directly from Presto, see the information below.
  • Page 19 Perfect companions for your Presto Food Dehydrator... ® Part 02910 Presto SaladShooter ® ® electric slicer/shredder (Part 02910) The quick and easy way to evenly slice fruits and vegetables for drying. Includes interchangeable slicing and shredding cones. Presto Professional SaladShooter ®...
  • Page 20 ❒ Enclosed is my check or money order for the total cost, as indicated above. (Make checks payable in US funds to: National Presto Industries, Inc.) ❒ I authorize you to charge the total cost indicated above to my credit card account.

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