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Dehydro

™

Electric

Food Dehydrator

with adjustable temperature control

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

• Dehydrates fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices.

• Makes jerky and fruit rolls.

• Adjustable temperature control for convenient selection of

drying temperatures.

• Six drying trays included for big drying capacity. Expands

up to 12 trays*. Trays nest for compact storage.

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Summary of content (10 pages)

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Dehydro™ Electric Food Dehydrator with adjustable temperature control • Dehydrates fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. • Makes jerky and fruit rolls. • Adjustable temperature control for convenient selection of drying temperatures. • Six drying trays included for big drying capacity. Expands up to 12 trays*. Trays nest for compact storage. 160 F ˚ LOW 135 F ˚ 125 F ˚ *Additional trays sold separately. 95˚ F 105 F ˚ Estas instrucciones también están disponibles en español.
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Important Cord Information • This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
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Position the mesh screen on the dehydrator tray. Then place the food you want to dry on the mesh screen. Once the food is dehydrated, lift the mesh screen out of the tray, using the cutouts on the side of the screen. Remove food. Bending the screen is helpful for removing foods that have a tendency to stick. How to Use the Fruit Roll Sheets A fruit roll sheet should be used when making fruit rolls and strips from fresh, frozen, or canned fruit. Refer to pages 4-6 for instructions on making fruit rolls.
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Slice fruit uniformly and in pieces about ¼ inch thick. Fruits that are left whole, such as blueberries, cranberries, and grapes, should be dipped in boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds and then plunged in ice water to crack the skin. This procedure will reduce the drying time. Pretreatment Many fruits will darken quickly once they are peeled and/or cut and will continue to darken even after the fruit is dried. This is due to the exposure of the natural enzymes in some fruits to air.
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Fruit Drying Guide Dry fruit at 135°F. 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. Fruit Preparation Pretreatment Average Drying Time Apples Peel, if desired, core, and cut in rings or slices, ⅛˝ to ¼˝ thick. Ascorbic acid, ascorbic acid mixture, or lemon juice.
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Determining Dryness Acceptably dried fruit leather will be slightly tacky to the touch, but will not indent when touched in the center. Begin checking the fruit roll after 4 hours of drying. If drying more than one fruit roll, be sure to check all of the trays. If additional drying time is needed, recheck every 30 minutes. While slightly warm, starting from the outer edge, carefully peel the fruit roll from the sheet.
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Vegetable Drying Guide Dry vegetables at 125°F. 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. Pretreatment Vegetable Preparation water blanching or steam blanching Average Drying Time Asparagus Cut into 1˝ pieces. water 3½-4½ minutes steam 4-5 minutes 6-8 hours Beans, green/wax Remove ends and strings. Cut into 1˝ pieces.
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Selection and Preparation Pick herbs for drying just before the flowers first open. These herbs will be the most flavorful. The best time to pick herbs is early morning just after the dew has evaporated. Rinse leaves and stems in cool water to remove any dust or insects and then gently shake to remove excess water. Remove dead and bruised leaves or stems. Large leafed herbs, such as basil, sage and mint, should be removed from their stems for faster drying.
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Preparing Jerky from Ground Meat Use one packet of Presto™ Jerky Seasoning Mix and combine entire contents of one packet each of jerky spice and cure with 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 meat directly onto dehydrator trays, making sure that the meat does not touch or overlap. Dry jerky at 160°F for 4 to 8 hours. See “Determining Dryness” information below.
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Consumer Service Information If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto® appliance or need parts for your appliance, contact us by any of these methods: • Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time) • Email us through our website at www.GoPresto.com/contact • Write: National Presto Industries, Inc.