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Know your Luvelo Food Dehydrator

Top Mounted 

Heating Fan

Base

6x Drying Trays

400 watts of heating 

power allows fast 

drying results. 

Enjoy your dried

foods sooner. 

 

Comes with six 

drying trays.  The 

Luvelo Food 

Dehydrator is 

expandable 

to 15 trays.

Base captures any 

drips from food drying 

for easy cleaning 

afterwards.

The opaque exterior 

helps block harmful 

light which can 

destroy the nutritional 

content of food that 

is being dehydrated.

Opaque Exterior

Fan Speed control 

The 3-setting control is used 

to set the right fan speed 

for the produce to be 

dehydrated . 

Setting 1 

is for produce with a 

low water content 

like mushrooms, 

spinach, onions etc. 

Setting 2

 is for produce 

with a moderate water 

content like apples, apricots, 

peaches, plums, etc. 

Setting 3

 

is for produce with a high water 

content like meat jerky, tomatoes, 

citrus, etc. 

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Ezy Stack System

The trays are 

designed to fit into 

each otherwhen 

not in use,for easy 

storage.

Micro Mesh Filter

 The luvelo 

express

food dehydrator is the

 first in its class to feature a 

stainless steel mesh filter. This filter 

captures and prevents large airborne 

particle from entering the dehydrator 

and contaminating your food.

T

he Luvelo 

express

 Food Dehydrator is ideal for home use and for professionals 

who want to make their own natural dried foods. These can include fruit roll-ups, 

dried fruits and vegetables, beef jerky, etc.
The Luvelo 

express 

Food Dehydrator comes with six trays. It has a quiet 400 

watt motor which allows 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 of each 

 

other, not into each other.

 

(The trays have an ‘ezy stack system’ that allows them to fit into each other 

 

for easy storage, please see page No.5)

3. 

Place the top mounted power unit on top of the six trays.

4. 

Then plug cord into electrical outlet and you’re ready to being dehydrating 

 

selected foods.

Accessories 

A. 

The Luvelo 

express

 Food Dehydrator is expandable to 15 trays. You 

 

can purchase spare trays in packs of 3.

B. 

Spare Fruit Roll-up sheets are available in packs of 3. 

C. 

Spare non-stick mesh liner are available in packs of 3.

D. 

Meat Jerky Guns for making jerkys are also available. 

    

Cleaning your Base and Trays

The dehydrator trays are easy to clean. Simply soak the trays in warm water with 

detergent for several minutes. Use a soft brush to clean off any food particles that 

remain. Do not use any metal objects or scouring pads to clean trays with as they 

may damage the surface of the trays. Caution: Do not place trays in dishwasher.

Top Mounted Power Unit

Use a damp cloth or towel to remove dried food particles from the top mounted 

power unit of the dehydrator. Avoid dripping any liquid into electrical parts. 

Caution: Be sure the unit is unplugged before cleaning the top mounted power 

unit. Do not immerse in water

Know your Luvelo Food Dehydrator

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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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