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Page 1: ...Please read this manual in its entirety prior to using this product Visit www cabelas com or call for assistance 1 800 237 4444 Cabela s Item Number 54 1648 PRO SERIES...
Page 2: ...URN THIS ITEM TO PLACE OF PURCHASE If You Have Any Questions Regarding Operation Missing Components or If You Need Replacement Parts Please Call Blue Sky Innovation Group Customer Service Toll Free at...
Page 3: ...oo You can count on Cabela s for all of your dehydrating needs Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4 PARTS 5 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6 8 CARE AND CLEANING 9 INTRODUCTION GE...
Page 4: ...perate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug if the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way 7 Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or heated oven 8 Only use...
Page 5: ...ice for replacement parts or help with the operation of this dehydrator Phone Toll Free 1 855 939 7263 or 216 455 1101 for instructions and service support Monday Friday 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Standard...
Page 6: ...3 Slide the trays out towards you Step 4 Prepare foods or crafts and load trays Do not let items over hang edges and allow 3 4 space between items for best results Step 5 Place the loaded tray softly...
Page 7: ...in To lock in the desired time This will exit SET TIME mode MAX SET TIME 23 55 NOTE If unit is idle for 2 minutes and no HOUR or MINUTE is entered the unit will shut off HOW TO SET TEMPERATURE 1 Press...
Page 8: ...y defaults to FAHRENHEIT You can switch temperature scales by pressing the F C switch by inserting a small round end object such as a toothpick or paper clip into the port FIG 4 IMPORTANT NOTE When th...
Page 9: ...ore and after every use Hand wash only Dehydrator trays including Fruit roll up and Mesh Screen inserts are easy to clean Pre soak trays in warm water with a mild detergent for several minutes A soft...
Page 10: ...ed are left too thick It is recommended that items be sliced to no larger than 3 8 thick pieces 4 Opening the door allows air and heat to escape which extends the dehydration process This unit comes w...
Page 11: ...ING GUIDELINES Certain varieties of produce the humidity in the air and even methods of food handling make a BIG difference in the drying time and quality of the dried product To save nutrients and pr...
Page 12: ...s and seeds Halve or slice in 1 4 to 3 8 circles or slices a food processor or slicer will speed the slicing and ensure uniform slices which will allow fruits to dry at the same rate Some fruits have...
Page 13: ...k outer skin slice 1 4 thick 3 10 hours Cakes cookies desserts and granola Figs Remove stems Cut in half 8 16 hours Fillings cakes puddings breads and cookies Grapes Leave whole remove stems if blanch...
Page 14: ...a tight fitting lid and a steaming rack Bring about 1 inch of water to a brisk boil and drop in sliced vegetables Cover and steam until vegetables are heated completely through but not cooked This is...
Page 15: ...ch 4 14 hours Cream sauces casseroles fry Garlic Separate and peel cloves 6 14 hours Powder for seasoning Mushrooms Clean with soft brush don t wash 4 12 hours Rehydrate for soups salads omelets or fr...
Page 16: ...ure in making jerky It is recommended if you plan on leaving your jerky exposed to the open air Follow the instructions that come with your cure packet for best results DRYING JERKY Jerky can be made...
Page 17: ...ains moisture You can store jerky in the freezer to extend the shelf life up to 6 months Remember to label and date all packages Vacuum Sealing is a great way to store jerky Cabela s has a range of va...
Page 18: ...se fresh fish to dry If you catch the fish clean it promptly and keep on ice until you are ready to dehydrate If you are purchasing fish make sure it is fresh and not previously frozen Frozen fish can...
Page 19: ...place on a mesh screen lined tray Cutting allows dry air to get inside the stem and will shorten drying time To dry small leafed herbs like thyme place on a mesh screen lined tray helps keep dried her...
Page 20: ...er pat dry 15 18 hours Mexican Chinese and Mediterranean dishes Coriander Clip entire plant dip in boiling water pat dry 2 5 hours Sausage pickling spices seeds apples and pear dishes Cumin Seeds Rins...
Page 21: ...until fully bloomed fragrance is already fading Because they shrink when dried gather a large amount Trim flowers so that leaves are removed and the stem is as short as possible Space flowers evenly...
Page 22: ...l liquid so adjust the recipe accordingly by adding more water Vegetables add one additional cup of water for one cup dried food Stewed Fruits add 2 additional cups of water for each cup of fruit allo...
Page 23: ...n stick mesh screens 6 pack Prevent smaller items like berries herbs and spices from falling through tray slots during drying process Item 04306441 Quickly and easily turn a cut of meat into uniform j...
Page 24: ...on the tray of a dehydrator without overlapping and leaving at least 3 4 between pieces 4 Dry and store using the chart and guidelines on pgs 16 18 Original Deer Jerky Ingredients 1 pound boneless ven...
Page 25: ...ving at least 3 4 between pieces Dry and store using the chart and guidelines on pgs 16 18 Wild Bill s Fish Jerky It is important to use the freshest and leanest fish when making fish jerky Cod is a p...
Page 26: ...ithout overlapping and leaving at least 3 4 between pieces 4 Dry and store using the chart and guidelines on pgs 16 18 Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 2 tsp onion powder 1 2 cup soy sauce 1 2 t...
Page 27: ...bouillon Dried Parsley for garnish Directions 1 Saut mushrooms and onions in margarine in a heavy saucepan for 5 minutes stirring occasionally Set aside 2 Combine bouillon milk salt and flour Blend u...
Page 28: ...s 2 Fill Fruit Roll up trays inserts sheets be careful not to over fill 3 Dry at 135 F for 4 to 8 hours or until leathery and pliable Let cool peel and roll in plastic wrap to store Honey Glazed Banan...
Page 29: ...f lemon Olive oil dried garlic powder or minced pinch of cumin sea salt Directions 1 Wash the kale and then cut it into 3 inch long strips 2 Put the sliced kale in a large bowl and add the olive oil s...
Page 30: ...rs or hand form shapes or beads be sure to make a hole at top of shape for hanging ornaments or beads It is recommended to use Fruit roll up tray inserts Item 04306263 to dry shapes or beads Dust inse...
Page 31: ...ydrators are checked for any electrical or mechanical problems 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...
Page 32: ...al U S and Canadian purchasers Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law no other warranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular p...