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DEHYDRATE
The DEHYDRATE function combines low, steady heat and maximum TURBO fan power.
Preparing your own dried foods ensures healthy, safe, preservative-free results. Dehydrate fresh,
ripe foods to preserve nutrients and enhance flavor. Your Toaster Oven’s automated drying makes
home dehydration both simple and rewarding.
NOTE:
Turn food halfway through DEHYDRATE time. To speed up browning, brush lean cuts of meat,
chicken and fish with oil or melted butter.
1. ALWAYS use the mesh Air Fryer/Dehydrator Basket when using DEHYDRATE function.
2. Make sure the crumb tray is in place in the bottom of the Toaster Oven.
3. Open the glass door. Slide the mesh basket onto the middle shelf position.
Close the glass door.
4. Plug into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet. The backlighted digital display will illuminate.
Press the FUNCTION button until the arrow points to a flashing DEHYDRATE; the default
TIME 08:00 hours and TEMP 120ºF will be displayed.
5. Adjust the TIME and TEMP according to recipe instructions. Turn the TIME control dial to a
minimum of 01:00 hour and a maximum of 72:00 hours. Turn the TEMP control dial to adjust from
80ºF to 180ºF.
6. Press the START/CANCEL button; the light above the button will illuminate indicating the
Toaster Oven is ON. TIME will count down. The light above the CONVECTION/TURBO button will
illuminate. “TURBO” and a twirling fan appears on the digital display .
7. Press the CONVECTION/TURBO button again to turn the fan OFF.
CAUTION:
As soon as the START/CANCEL button is pressed, and the Toaster Oven is turned ON,
both the top and the lower heating elements may cycle ON and OFF to maintain temperature for
the entire cooking time.
CAUTION:
Use care not to place anything on top of the Toaster Oven. Do not touch the Toaster
Oven or any part of the Toaster Oven without wearing oven mitts.
NOTE:
Press the START/CANCEL button at any time to turn the Toaster Oven OFF.
8. When the TIMER control displays 00:00, 3 audible beeps can be heard, and the Toaster Oven will
turn OFF.
NOTE:
If no buttons are pressed within 1 minute, the backlighted digital display will turn OFF as
the Toaster Oven rests in standby mode.
9. Open the glass door and check dried food. Extend DEHYDRATE time if needed.
10. When you are satisfied with the dehydrated food, wear protective oven mitts to pull the
mesh basket out from the Toaster Oven. Be careful when removing foods from the back of the
mesh basket. The inside of the Toaster Oven is very hot. Close glass door.
11. Unplug unit and allow to cool before cleaning.
WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE THE TOASTER OVEN UNATTENDED WHILE DEHYDRATING.
12. Unplug when not in use and allow the Toaster Oven to cool completely before cleaning.
DEHYDRATING CHART
HERB
TEMP:
TIME
NOTES
Oregano
125°F
2 -3 hrs.
Rotate basket.
Parsley
125°F
2 -3 hrs.
Rotate basket.
Thyme
125°F
3- 4 hrs.
Rotate basket.
Rosemary
125°F
2 -3 hrs.
Rotate basket.
Tarragon
125°F
3- 4 hrs.
Rotate basket.
Sage
125°F
3- 4 hrs.
Rotate basket.
Kale Chips
125°F
1 hr. 30 mins.
Massage kale with olive oil.
Rotate basket.