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4.
It is possible to reverse the trays to provide a higher gap for larger food
types.
5.
Place the lid in position and plug the unit into the power supply and turn on
the unit and you will hear a high-pitched sound.
6.
Press the power button on the unit and you will see the default time of 8
hours appear to increase press + (plus) to a maximum of 72 hours or to
decrease press
–
(minus) to a minimum of 1 hour.
7.
Press the temperature on the unit and you will see the default temperature
of 35 °C set the desired temperature to a maximum of 70°C for the food
types chosen using plus/minus buttons on the unit.
8.
When the time has elapsed, the unit will turn off automatically.
9.
Turn off the power and remove the plug.
10.
Check each tray and remove any foods that have reached the desired
condition.
11.
Any foods that have not dried sufficiently can be re-treated for a second
time but be aware that it won’t require the full
time; it is worth periodically
checking its condition.
12.
Food that has been dried to the desired level can be stored in airtight jars
or sealable plastic bags and stored in a refrigerator until required.
Note:
Drying times and temperatures will depend on conditions and thickness of
foods sometimes it is advised to lay foods with excessive liquid on paper towel for
a few minutes prior to treatment. Once you are experienced with the dehydrator
make notes of temperature and times used for future reference
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Drying guidelines
Name
Preparation
Condition
after
drying
Duration of drying
Hours (depending
on temperature)
Apricot
Slice it and take out the pit
Soft
13-28
Orange peel
Cut it to long stripes
Fragile
8-16
Pine apple
fresh
Peel it and slice into pieces or
square parts
Hard
6-36
Pine apple
tinned
Pour out the juice and dry it
Soft
6-36
Banana
Peel it and slice to round pieces
3-4 mm thick
Crispy
8-38
Grapes
No need to cut it
Soft
8-38