10
D
RYING
P
AD
(
SELECT
MODELS
)
For drying fruits, vegetables, herbs, etc. Use
a drying rack for best results. It allows air to
circulate evenly around the foods.
1.
Press the
Drying
pad.
2.
Press the
Auto Set
pad for 140
°
F or
press the appropriate number pads for
the desired drying temperature between
100
°
and 200
°
F.
3.
The oven door needs to be opened
slightly to allow moisture to escape from
the oven during the drying process.
• Open the
oven door
slightly.
• Rotate the
metal spacer
at the upper
right corner of
the oven frame
upward to hold the door in position.
• While holding the spacer up, gently
close the oven door until it rests
against the spacer.
Follow the
drying guide on page 11 for
drying times.
Cool foods to room
temperature before testing for
doneness.
• When the door is opened, the spacer
will rotate downward and rest flush
against the range side panel. Reset the
spacer if you need to continue the
drying process.
4.
When drying is complete, turn the oven
off by pressing the
Cancel
pad.
DRYING
• To purchase a drying rack, contact
your Jenn-Air dealer for the
“DRYINGRACK” Accessory Kit or
call 1-800-688-8408.
• Most fruits and vegetables dry well
and retain their color when dried at
140
°
F. For optimal flavor, dry herbs
at 100
°
F, however, at this lower
temperature expect extended drying
times of up to 8 hours.
• The length of drying times vary due to
the following: water and sugar con-
tent of food, size of food pieces,
amount of food being dried, humidity
in the air.
• Check foods at the minimum drying
time. Dry longer if necessary.
• More than one rack of food may be
dried at the same time. However,
additional drying time is needed.
NOTES:
• Fruits that turn brown when exposed
to air should be treated with an antioxi-
dant. Try one of the following methods:
1.
Dip fruit in a mixture of two parts
bottled lemon juice to one part
cool water.
2.
Soak fruit in a solution of 1 tsp.
ascorbic acid or commercial anti-
oxidant to 1 quart of cold water.
• Foods may drip during the drying pro-
cess. After drying high acid or sugary
foods, clean the oven bottom with soap
and water. The porcelain oven finish
may discolor if acid or sugary food soils
are not wiped up prior to high heat or
a self-cleaning cycle.
• Refer to other resources at your local
library or call your local County Exten-
sion service for additional information.
