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Luvelo 

express

 

Food Dehydrator 

LEFD400

Instructions

Congratulations

on the purchase of your new Luvelo 

express 

Food Dehydrator 

Summary of Contents for express LEFD400

Page 1: ...Luvelo express Food Dehydrator LEFD400 Instructions Congratulations on the purchase of your new Luvelo express Food Dehydrator ...

Page 2: ... please contact Luvelo Australia Use well away from walls and curtains Avoid using on metal surfaces e g sink Introduction to Food Dehydration How Food Dehydration works Electric Food Dehydrators eliminate much of the guess work in food drying and gives you the flexibility to dry food anytime of the day or night and in any weather Drying food is the oldest method of preserving food It is a natural...

Page 3: ...s food to dry in hours not days It provides the flexibility to dry all types of fruits vegetables herbs even cured meat Before using your new dehydrator 1 Wash the trays in warm soapy water 2 Do not put top mounted power unit in water Wipe the top mounted power unit with a damp cloth only 1 Set the base on a level bench top or table 2 Stack the six trays on to the base making sure they rest on top...

Page 4: ...a freezer or refrigerator particularly for storing low acid foods such as meats fish and veg Rehydrating Dried Food Enjoy dehydrated foods when dry or rehydrate foods to use in recipes Rehydrating can be done by placing dried foods in enough water to cover food and then soaking for approximately one hour Boiling water will rehydrates foods much faster than cold water Fruits or vegetables may also ...

Page 5: ...imaginable They can also be used to dry crackers thick or pureed foods such as applesauce spaghetti sauce yoghurt soups stew refried beans and pea soup They are available in packs of three Meat Jerky Gun The Luvelo Jerky Gun allows you to make great tasting jerky in your own home You can make perfect jerky sticks or strips with ease every time using the Luvelo Jerky Gun These accessories and other...

Page 6: ...the fruit roll sheet to a maximum thickness of 5mm and then commence the drying process Fruit Rolls are ready when the centres are no longer sticky to touch Remove the fruit while it is still warm to prevent sticking Hints You can coat fruit roll up sheets with a little oil to prevent the puree from sticking to sheets and this will also make it easier to peel off Why not try combined fruit and veg...

Page 7: ... 6 8 Hrs 12 14 Hrs 10 12 Hrs 10 14 Hrs Vegetables Artichoke hearts Beans Beetroot Broccoli Brussel Sprouts Cut hearts into strips Cut into lengths Cut into lengths Remove skin and slice Soak in salt water for 5 minutes to remove hidden insects Remove outer leaves cut in half Sream blanch for 3 minutes Drying Vegetables 2 P 14 Fruits Preparation Pre Treatment Dry Test Time Cut into strips Peel cut ...

Page 8: ... dice Powder for seasoning Chives Leaves Chop rinse in cold water Mild onion flavor use in moist recipes Coriander Seeds Clip entire plant dip in boiling water Sausage pickling spices apple and pear dishes Cumin Seeds Rinse in cold water Curries and chili dishes Drying Herbs 2 P 16 Preparation Time Herbs Part of Plant Use Dill Leaves Rinse in cold water Salads vegetables potatoes and fish Fennel F...

Page 9: ...velo express Food Dehydrator Preparation Directions Cut flowers when they are dry and cool Choose flowers that are firm but only half open Full bloom flowers tend to lose their petals Position your flowers and petals sparsely on the drying trays and dry for 8 10 hours until flowers are brittle To make potpourri use a handful of flowers blossoms and petals and combine with 3 4 drops of perfumed oil...

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