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DEHYDRATE
In
this
oven
function
the
pre
‐
heating
light/sound
indicators
are
deactivated;
only
the
heating
indicator
light
is
active.
DEHYDRATE
mode
dries
food
inside
the
oven
by
using
lower
heating
element
jointly
with
the
oven
fan.
DEHYDRATE
is
used
to
dry
and/or
preserve
foods
such
as
fruits,
vegetables
and
herbs
through
circulation
of
heated
air
that
slowly
remove
the
moisture
from
items.
To
activate
DEHYDRATE
mode:
set
function
selector
on
and
set
temperature
selector
at
100°F
(corresponding
to
an
internal
oven
setup
fixed
temperature
of
100°F=38°C).
Cooling
fans
does
not
operate
during
DEHYDRATE.
FOOD
PREPARATION
APPROXIMATE
DRYING
TIME
(hrs)
TEST
FOR
DONENESS
Fruit
Apples
Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice
and 2 cups water;1/4" slices
11-15 Slightly
pliable
Bananas
Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice
and 2 cups water;1/4" slices
10-15 Soft,
pliable
Cherries
Wash and towel dry. For fresh
cherries, remove pits
10-15 Pliable,
leathery,
chewy
Orange peels and slices
1/4" slices of orange; orange
part of skin thinly peeled from
oranges
Peels:2-4
Slices: 12-16
Orange peel: dry and brittle.
Orange slices: skins are dry and
brittle, fruit is slightly
Pineapple rings
Towel dried
Canned: 9-13
Fresh: 8-12
Sott and pliable
Strawberries
Wash and towel dry. Sliced
1/2" thick, skin (outside) down
on rack
12-17 Dry,
brittle
Vegetable
Peppers
Wash and towel dry. Remove
membrane of peppers,
coarsely chopped about 1"
pieces
16-20
Leathery with no moisture inside
Mushrooms
Wash and towel dry. Cut off
stem end. Cut into 1/8" slices
7-12
Tough and leathery, dry
Tomatoes
Wash and towel dry. Cut thin
slices, 1/8" thick, drain well.
16-23
Dry, brick red colour
Herbs
Oregano Sage parsley
And thyme And 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
