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FEATURES 
 
This advanced digital dehydrator was specially designed for easy use, convenience and easy storage. 
The electriQ dehydrator has adjustable trays allowing a large variety of foods to be dehydrated. 
Turbo vortex technology: fan circulates the hot air producing evenly dried foods in less than half the time of 
standard dehydrators. 
Digital  Temperature  control  which  allows  accurate  temperature  control  to  match  the  food,  providing 
consistent  results  every  time.  Digital  Timer  removes  the  need  of  manual  intervention  and  ensure  that  your 
food will be dried according to the recommended time.  Digital LED temperature and timer displays makes the 
operation of this appliance very easy. 
Your electriQ Food dehydrator brings a new dimension to ancient food preservation processes. It allows you 
to enjoy a simpler and more rapid drying process in the convenience of you own home. Now you can have the 
satisfaction of preparing healthful and delicious treats in the comfort and convenience of your own home and 
save money and have fun at the same time. 
 
Dehydrated  food  was  always  part  of  the  human  diet  and  is  a  better  way  to  preserve  food  than  adding 
chemical additives. Our ancestors sustained themselves on natural dehydrated foods and later used heat from 
the sun or their fires to preserve food harvested between seasons.   
 
Why Dehydrate…? 
 Your  dehydrator  is  a  tool  that  uses  relatively  low  temperatures  and  a  turbo  fan  to  dry  food.  It  essentially 
removes the water from food, but it keeps the enzymes of your food intact.  
You can now create foods that will have same texture as cooked or fried dishes while keeping all the goodness 
of raw food. 
Dehydrated foods are a great way to transition to raw food, and even as a great gluten-free treat maker. Most 
of the dehydrated foods can replace the textures and tastes of the most addictive foods like bread, cookies, 
and chips. Who would not want that? 
If  you  are  dehydrating  to  below  50

  your  food  can  still  be  considered  raw.  Note  that  meat  or  fish  should 

always be dehydrated at maximum dehydrator temperature to prevent bacterial growth. 
You  can  also  use  a  dehydrator  to  preserve  excess  produce.  If  you  are  lucky  enough  to  have  an  abundant 
garden (or just a great deal of fresh local produce) then you can use a dehydrator to preserve your pick. 
Simply  clean  and  cut  your  fruits  or  vegetables  and  place  on  your  dehydrator  trays.  Depending  on  water 
content you might need to dehydrate for a longer time.  
 
Dehydrated fruits and veggies make great snacks, or can be used to top salads, sauces and soups.  
You may also consider that many of the supermarket dried food will still contain preservatives like sulfites or 
other substances, so is better to dehydrate yourself knowing that nothing else was added.  
Dried food is easily stored, popular with backpackers, hikers, campers, boaters, cooks, gardeners, dieters, and 
health food enthusiasts. Also a great way to make tasty snacks for kids. 
Dehydration is one of the easiest and most efficient methods of food preservation. Food is exposed to gentle 
heat  and  circulated  air  in  order  to  remove  moisture.  Lacking  moisture,  bacteria  and  micro-organisms  are 
inhibited so dehydrated foods can be preserved for long periods without refrigeration and they have far less 
weight and bulk.  
You can also use a food dehydrator to dry flowers, herbs and grains. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for EDFD06

Page 1: ...EDFD06 USER MANUAL Thank you for choosing electriQ Please read this user manual before using the dehydrator and keep it safe for future reference Visit our page www electriQ co uk for our entire rang...

Page 2: ...ures 3 Safety Instructions 4 Parts and Assembly 5 Operation and Dehydrating Guidelines 7 Drying Fruits 10 Drying Vegetables 12 Drying Herbs 15 Drying Meat 18 Recipes 20 Cleaning and Maintenance 22 Tro...

Page 3: ...e same texture as cooked or fried dishes while keeping all the goodness of raw food Dehydrated foods are a great way to transition to raw food and even as a great gluten free treat maker Most of the d...

Page 4: ...e and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Do not leave children unsupervised with this applian...

Page 5: ...o cut parchment paper or Teflon sheet you can reuse them and lay them on the tray or half tray or use the optional mesh solid trays Most of the trays must be built onto the food dehydrator when the fo...

Page 6: ...ting the tray s height The tray will have the words tall and short marked and an arrow on each side of the tray please see photo on the left if you want the height of the tray to be short height is ab...

Page 7: ...rtain varieties of produce the humidity in the air and even methods of food handling make quite a difference in the drying time and quality of the dried product Experiment with different drying temper...

Page 8: ...fish to a minimum during the first stages of drying Nuts and seeds are high in oil and if higher temperatures are used they will tend to become rancid developing unpleasant flavours The best temperat...

Page 9: ...to moisture from faulty packaging they can lose quality nutrition value and can even develop mould during storage Storage The storage area should be cool dry and as dark as possible The darker and coo...

Page 10: ...Ascorbic acid mixtures available from your supermarket can also be used Follow the directions on the package Slice fruit directly into juice or ascorbic acid mixture Soak 5 minutes and place on trays...

Page 11: ...to 8 hours Storage Remove the fruit roll while it is still warm roll cut into smaller size pieces if desired and wrap in plastic wrap Individually wrapped pieces of fruit leather should be stored in...

Page 12: ...20 hrs 45 55 Snacks Slice 1 2 thick Nectarines Quarter or slice 3 8 6 16 hrs 45 55 Snacks desserts and to 1 2 thick Pre treat baked goods Oranges limes lemons Slice 1 4 thick 2 12 hrs 45 55 Crafts sna...

Page 13: ...ottom cover and cook on high for about 1 2 of the time required to completely cook the fresh vegetable Depending on the age and design of your microwave you may want to stop the cooking half way throu...

Page 14: ...iences Average Drying Food Preparation Drying Time Temp Uses Artichoke Cut hearts into 1 8 strips 6 12 hrs 55 70 Marinate or dip in batter Blanch and fry Asparagus Wash and cut into 1 3 10 hrs 55 70 R...

Page 15: ...roles Blanch dip in batter and fry Garlic Separate and peel cloves 6 12 hrs 55 70 Powder for seasoning Mushrooms Clean with soft brush 4 10 hrs 55 70 Rehydrate for soups meat don t wash dishes omelett...

Page 16: ...rbs dry they may fly around inside dehydrator If this happens place a screen over drying herbs to keep them in place If flowers are to be used in teas dry them whole Wash and separate petals and remov...

Page 17: ...es and vegetable and fruit salads Anise Seeds Rinse in hot water pat dry 2 5 hrs 40 Rehydrate serve in cream sauce Basil Leaves Clip leaves 3 to 4 inches 20 24 hrs 40 Italian and Mediterranean break v...

Page 18: ...hours to dry Always use lean meat when dehydrating Pat meat strips with clean paper towels several times as it dries to remove the excess oil that accumulates on the top of the meat strips When remov...

Page 19: ...d cooked meats is 2 to 3 weeks at room temperature Store in refrigerator or freezer to maintain the best quality until ready for use for backpacking or camping They will stay fresh and tasty for up to...

Page 20: ...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 still be made into meat strips but be aware that the quality is...

Page 21: ...hick and un spreadable If this happens add in up to 1 additional cup of water to make spreadable but do this only 1 time Sprouted Chips 2 Cups Sprouts Barley Rye Kamut or Beans 1 Cup Ground Flax Seed...

Page 22: ...nuts Cup Agave Nectar or Maple Syrup 1 Cup Cacao or grated raw cocoa liquor 1 Tsp Cinnamon 1 Tsp Sea Salt for the Sauce 1 Cup Cacao Cup Raw Agave or Raw Honey 2 Tbsp Coconut Butter 1 Tsp Sea Salt To p...

Page 23: ...cal outlet the machine switch is not on fuse is burnt plug in again turn the switch on change fuse Display lights are not on The machine is not switched on Check the electrical outlet switch turn the...

Page 24: ...lease remember that this equipment will be further handled during the recycling process so please be considerate when depositing your equipment Please contact the local council for details of your loc...

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