Troubleshooting guide

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TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS - DEHYDRATE
FOOD PREPARATION
APPROXIMATE
TIME (hrs)
DONE WHEN…
Apples Cut in 5mm slices and dip in 1/4
cup lemon juice + 2 cups water
solution
11-15 Slightly pliable
Bananas Cut in 5mm slices and dip in 1/4
cup lemon juice + 2 cups water
solution
10-15 Soft, pliable
Cherries Wash and towel dry. Remove pits 10-15 Pliable, leathery,
chewy
Orange peels and
slices
Peel and cut in 1/4" slices Peels:2-4
Slices: 12-16
Orange peel: dry and
brittle.
Orange slices: skins
are dry and brittle,
fruit is slightly
Pineapple rings Towel dry Canned: 9-13
Fresh: 8-12
Soft and pliable
Strawberries Wash and towel dry. Cut in 1cm
slices. Place skin (outside) down
on rack
12-17 Dry, brittle
Red peppers Wash and towel dry. Remove
stems, chop coarsely about 2,5cm
pieces
16-20 Leathery with no
moisture inside
Mushrooms Wash and towel dry. Cut off stem
end. Cut into 2mm slices
7-12 Tough and leathery,
dry
Tomatoes Wash, drain well.and towel dry.
Cut in 2mm slices.
16-23 Dry, brick red colour
Oregano, sage,
parsley, thyme,
fennel
Rinse and dry with paper towel 3-5 Crisp and brittle
Basil Use basil leaves 3 to 4 inches
from top. Spray with water, shake
off moisture and pat dry
3-5 Crisp and brittle