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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FOO

MODEL

FOR SERVICE OR QUESTIONS CALL

l-800-672-6333

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Summary of Contents for FD5

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOO MODEL FOR SERVICE OR QUESTIONS CALL l 800 672 6333 FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY ...

Page 2: ...w to cool before putting on or taking off parts 6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Return appliance only to the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 7 8 The use of accessories or attachments not recommended or sold by Mr Coffee may cause hazards or injuries Do not use o...

Page 3: ...ion cord must be at least 10 amps and 120 volts The resulting extended cord must be arranged so that will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is larger than the other As a safety feature this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fully fit reverse...

Page 4: ...itchen equipment thoroughly after each use Use hot water and detergent Further suggested Use clean tongs forks and other utensils instead of hands whenever possible avoid touching food as much as possible Thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator or cook from frozen state Avoid handling food when sick or with cuts or sores on hands Keep hands away from mouth nose and hair when handfing food Avoid coug...

Page 5: ...sure long life o this appliance and its trouble free operation Save these instructions and refer to them often for cleaning and care tips Table of Contents Important Safeguards 1 Cord Set Instructions 2 Warnings 3 Introduction 4 Diagram of Parts 5 Cleaning Instructions 5 General Information Before You Begin Why Dry Foods 6 How do Foods Dry 6 Selecting Foods to Dry 6 AN0 Fruit 8 reparation 8 8 Test...

Page 6: ... is operating Once drying is complete turn the switch to OFF and unplug unit When using the Fruit Roll tray always place on the top tray Make sure lid is in place when drying Diagram of Parts Fruit Roll Tray Base Plate Lid Trays Lighted On Off Switch Cleaning Instructions Unplug from outlet prior to cleaning Wash trays prior to use in warm soapy water Rinse well then dry DO NOT IMMERSE the base pl...

Page 7: ... bags or mason jars Open these in winter and enjoy the fresh taste of summer HOW DRY Dehydrating foods is a simple way to expose foods to heat and air thus evapo rating the moisture and removing any water vapors emitted from the foods the moisture out of the foods quickly and evenly This method is of the forms of food preservation SELECTING FOODS TO DRY Select foods to dry that are in excellent co...

Page 8: ...ods will have a pliable texture similar to licorice A small percentage of moisture is retained in the dried foods Rotate trays if you notice uneven drying Simply move the bottom trays to the top and the top trays down towards the bottom Blanching or steaming of vegetables is recommended to help retain color Blanching also helps break down waxy skins on fruits like grapes to help with even drying F...

Page 9: ...t helps to slow down enzyme growth Enzyme growth leads to unwanted color and flavor changes in fruits NATURAL PRETREATMENTS Lemon and pineapple juices are the most common natural pretreaters Soak the cut fruit in either juice for about 2 minutes Then place fruit directly onto the trays Try other types of natural juices such as orange or lime For a tasty treat dip soaked fruit slices into coconut h...

Page 10: ...to circulate Patting fruits dry before placing on trays speeds up drying time Place cheesecloth on the trays to prevent small fruits from sticking or falling through Cool produce before testing for dryness DRYNESS TEST Drying fruits is not an exact science There are many variables that can affect results Keeping records of all the variables as you dry will help repeat your successful efforts Varia...

Page 11: ... a microwave safe shallow cooking dish Refer to your microwave instructions for cooking times Use only a quarter of the time suggested Microwave blanching leaves the vegetables with a brighter color than steam blanched vegetables Once blanching is complete place immediately on trays to dry DRYNESS TEST Vegetables will be hard and briffle when dried Cool the vegetables before test ing for dryness S...

Page 12: ... halves turned inside Pliable out or cut into quarters Dipping in pretreatment helps to retain color Cut into 1 pieces Remove peel cut to slices c r i s p Cut into 1 pieces or Brittle French style Steam blanch until translucent beans on tray once to ensure more even Leave strawberries slices and pretreat for 2 and crisp for best wax coated berries water for minutes IO 36 4 15 8 24 Broccoli Cabbage...

Page 13: ... Cut in half turn inside out Place Sticky skin side down on tray Chop and spread on tray Brittle 4 6 Remove husks and silks Brittle Steam on cob until milk is 4 l 6 set Cut from cob and spread on tray Use cheesecloth to prevent kernels from falling through tray To ensure even drying stir several times Pretreat in boiling water Pliable 4 24 l 2 minutes Cut in half or chop Pare and cut into slices L...

Page 14: ...prevent falling through tray Stir while drying Do not peel Cut in circles or slices 4 15 Tear into small pieces Chop once dried Brittle Slice or dice steam until tender Leathery Place on trays 2 4 Peel if desired Pre dip Remove pit Halve slice or quarter Place skin side down Peel remove core cut into rings slices or quarters Pretreat for 2 minutes in dip Use tender young Blanch until Spread on tra...

Page 15: ...ble 1 O 36 Remove pits place on tray in slices halves Pumpkin Squash Rhubarb Rutabagas Cut into small pieces Leathery 4 16 Remove seeds and peel Steam until tender Scrape pulp place in blender and puree Dry with paper towels Place on roll tray to dry use leather for pies Cut into 1 lengths Leathery 3 15 Place on tray to dry Slice thin or dice Steam Leathery until tender Don t peel Wash trim Leathe...

Page 16: ...steak is an excellent choice for mak ing jerky Jerked meat is not cooked and will end up chewy and tough once dried Meats that work best for stews and sandwich spreads need to be of choice quality and tender ALL FAT SHOULD BE REMOVED Meats for purposes other than jerky need to be cooked prior to drying You can use leftover roast or steak to dry turkey will make excellent snack or cook meats specif...

Page 17: ...e too much at one time to reduce waste Dried will keep longer if stored in the freezer Thoroughly cook the fish or meat Remove any visible fat Cut into cubes Place on trays and dry until no moisture is present Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 weeks Store in a freezer for up to 2 months Reconstitute by soaking in water or broth for up to 1 hour Add to your favorite BABY FOOD...

Page 18: ...ally dry Any hint of moisture will spoil the herbs Be especially careful when drying basil FLOWERS Select flowers that are unblemished and fresh Cut so that the stem or stalk can be arranged on the tray without bending If it is bent it will remain bent once dried POTPOURRI Flowers or herbs offer a wide variety or choices for potpourri Choose your favorites and experiment with mixing your own potpo...

Page 19: ...erate Remember to label and date all food to be stored Check food periodically for moisture beads or mold If these appear redry food on trays to remove the remaining moisture If mold appears scrape off and then pasteurize the contents Pasteurizing involves speading the food on a cookie sheet then baking at 175 F for 15 minutes Repack and store as before SHELF LIFE Most fruits if properly dried and...

Page 20: ...of rehydrating not during A rule of thumb smaller pieces need shorter soaking times larger pieces need longer soaking One cup of dried vegetables will yield about 2 cups of rehydrated vegetables Use water that has been used for rehydrating in our recipes this helps save the nutritional value of the vegetables METHODS OF Boiling Water Place 1 cup of fruit into 1 cup of water simmer until tender Pla...

Page 21: ...and spices mix Pour into pie shell Dot with butter Topping cup butter or margarine cup brown sugar cup flour Mix ingredients fork until crumbly Sprinkle on top of apple mixture Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes reduce heat to bake for 35 minutes until slightly browned and bubbly Makes 1 pie Substitute peaches for apples to make peach pie Eliminate topping and use a second pie crust on top Cut ...

Page 22: ... salt oil cinnamon brown sugar and water Allow this mixture to sit for 3 minutes until bubbly Fold the egg whites into the buttermilk mixture Fold the oat bran into the mixture just until blended Stir in the drained blueberries the mixture into the muffin tins Bake for 20 minutes or browned and firm to the touch Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing the pan Fruit Leather Roll Recipes STRAWBE...

Page 23: ...f butter Add 2 Tablespoons of flour and 114 teaspoon salt Stir then add broth to pan Add an additional 3 cups water Simmer To soup into oven safe bowls Top each with toasted croutons Sprinkle with cheese and place a slice of provolone cheese on bread Bake at 375 F to melt and brown cheese Serve hot Makes 4 servings SPAGHETTI TOMATO SAUCE 1 pound hamburger or sausage cooked and drained 2 garlic clo...

Page 24: ...esired Pour into two greased and ffoured loaf pans Bake at 325 F for 1 hour NATURAL GRANOLA 5 cups rolled instant oats 112 cup honey cup wheat germ cup firmly packed cup chopped dried apples brown sugar cup raisins 1 teaspoon vanilla cup chopped dates 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup chopped nuts Mix all ingredients together Dry with a paper towel Spread out on the fruit roll tray insert Dry until hard t...

Page 25: ...Accessory tray kit includes 2 stackable 1 fruit roll tray Merchandise TOTAL State and Local Taxes See Below Handling 4 00 per item in U S A 7 00 per item outside U S A TOTAL Unit Price Total Price I I Prices subject to e without notice Allow 2 4 weeks for delivery For addi tional information call 800 W COFFEE State and Local Taxes Ohio Mass Ill Minn Ariz Nev 6 5 of Payment astercard Money Order Cr...

Page 26: ... purchase available All repairs must be made by Mr Coffee or an authorized Mr Coffee Service Center Please call us for assistance or for the location of the nearest authorized Mr Coffee Service Center Please do not return this appliance to your store We welcome your questions comments or suggestions Please include your complete name address and telephone number Consumer Affairs Department MR COFFE...

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Page 28: ...E 18006728333 Mr Coffee shall not be responsible for any repairs performed at any facility which not an authorized Mr Coffee Center This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Any implied warranty is limited in duration to the one year provided in this the only expressed warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an...

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