Care and Maintenance
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REMEMBER
1. The best results are achieved when the quality of the food is high. Be sure to
select ripe produce in good condition, as one bad portion may give an off-
flavor to the entire lot.
2. Clean produce is important . Wash thoroughly, remove soft or spoiled areas,
slice and pre-treat if necessary. Be certain that your hands, your cutting
utensils and your food preparing area are also clean.
3. You can expect variation in the drying times. Drying times are affected by the
size of the load, thickness of the sliced produce, humidity of the air, and the
moisture content of the food itself.
4. Be sure to let the produce cool before testing for dryness.
5. Trays may be fully loaded, if desired, with pieces barely touching but not
overlapping.
6. About six to ten percent of the moisture may remain in your foods without
danger of spoilage. Many dried foods will have a leathery consistency, rather
like licorice.
7. To remove seeds or pits from prunes, grapes, cherries, etc., dehydrate 50%
then pop seeds out. This prevents juice from dripping out.
8. To clean dehydrator, wipe with damp cloth or sponge and mild soap.
9. Do not pour liquids in the dehydrator.
10. Before cleaning check if the appliance is unplugged and allow to cool
down.
11. Clean the body of the appliance with a wet sponge and than wipe it dry.
12. Do not use metal brushes, abrasive and rigid cleaning tools for cleaning the
appliance, because it can damage the surface.
