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Page 2: ...hydration please contact our Customer Satisfaction Department at 800 288 4545 Our associates will be happy to assist you Printed in the U S A Bolger Concept to Print _PII I N K 10 Pos_ Table of Conten...

Page 3: ...n carpet towel newspaper etc which can block air flow to the bottom of base and cause failure Never cover entire unit with anything as that will cause failure The dehydrator needs an open breathable s...

Page 4: ...ides the flexibility to dry all types of fruits vegetables herbs even cured meat Assembaing Your NE_SCO _ American Har_est nackmaster Pro Before using your dehydrator for the first time wash the trays...

Page 5: ...ticles from the base power unit Avoid dripping any liquid into electrical parts CAUTION DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER Don t use scouring pads abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils Do NOT remove the base power...

Page 6: ...s of fruits vegetables herbs even cured meat tray Assembling Your NESCO _ American Har_est nacRmaster Express TM Before using your dehydrator for tile first time wash tile trays in warm soapy water Ca...

Page 7: ...towel to remove dried food particles from the top mounted power unit of the dehydrator Avoid dripping any liquid into electrical parts CAUTION DO NOT IMMERSEIN WATER Don t use scouring pads abra sive...

Page 8: ...or and 1 000 watts for faster drying On Off It also has an adjustable thermostat Switch 95 155 F for more precise drying Adjustablethermostat ssembaing Yeur NESCO merican Haruest Before using your deh...

Page 9: ...he dehydrator Avoid dripping any liquid into electrical parts CAUTION DO NOT IMMERSEIN WATER Don t use scouring pads abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils Do NOT remove the base power unit cover Precaut...

Page 10: ...t it is necessary to work fast preparing foods to dry When placed in your dehydrator they need to dry continuously at the recommended temperatures and times Do not turn off your dehydra tor and leave...

Page 11: ...Fruits fruit rolls and vegeta bles should be dried at 130 to 140 F 55 to 60 C By drying foods in this temperature range you will minimize the loss of heat sensitive vitamins A and C Because all foods...

Page 12: ...ture proof and should not be used to store dried foods Since most packaging materials are transparent store packaged dried foods in a plastic or metal container which will not allow the light to penet...

Page 13: ...y than cold water or water at room tem perature Fruits or vegetables may also be rehy drated in liquids other than water including fmitjuices cider vegetable juices milk consomme etc Refrigerate these...

Page 14: ...skin has nutritional value desired stems and stones Halve or but skins tend to be very tough when slice in to _ circles or slices a food processor or slicer will speed the slicing and ensure more uni...

Page 15: ...an also be used Follow the directions on the package Slice fruit directly into juice or ascorbic acid mixture Soak 5 minutes and place on trays Fruits can also be dipped in honey or a honey fruit juic...

Page 16: ...e a favorite snack for young and old alike It is a chewy fruit product made from pur6ed fresh fruit which has been dried and rolled into snack sized pieces Fruit rolls are easy to make and cost less t...

Page 17: ...enberries in a blender Strain through cheesecloth to remove seeds Place on Fruit Roll sheet and dry Spread home made or store bought yogurt on a lightly sprayed Fruit Roll sheet approximately 1 4 thic...

Page 18: ...ce pies cobblers snacks breads and cookies Bananas Peel cut in 3 8 slices 6 12 hrs Snacks baby food granola or divide lengthwise cookies and banana bread Blueberries Wash axld remove Sterns 10_18 hrSl...

Page 19: ...or slice 3 8 to 6 16 hrs Snacks desserts and 1 2 thick Pre treat baked goods lemons I I I Peaches Peel if desired 6 16 hrs Snacks breads cobblers Halve or quarter cookies and granola cor and slice 6i...

Page 20: ...re not December as they did in the sun_ner from blanched your garden Choose fresh crisp vegetables for a lfigh quality dehydrated product Just like fruits vegetables should be picked ripe and dried as...

Page 21: ...slice until crisp and powder in the blender or chop in blender for chopped onions Tomato slices use for color and crunch when crumbled over a tossed salad They rehydrate well in soups stews and casse...

Page 22: ...Wash and cut into 3 10 hrsl RehYdratel serve piecesl Blanch cream sauce Remove ends cut into 6 12 hrs Stews soups and casseroles 1 pieces Blanch Steami n er Co0 3 0hr i IS0 P itiwi peel Cut into 1 2 p...

Page 23: ...toes Use white potatoes Peel and 6 12 hrsl Stews soups and casseroles slice 3 8 thick Blanch _ Rinse and dry Tomatoes Wash and slice 3 8 circles 6 12 hrs Soups and stews Powder in or dip in boiling wa...

Page 24: ...8 thick It is easier with minimal marbling fat as fat to slice partially frozen meat for jerky tends to go rancid during storage A If meats are cut on the crosswise grain lean cut of flank steak or ro...

Page 25: ...pper for hotter jerky 1 tablespoon curry powder optional 2 cloves garlic teaspoon salt Marinate the meat for 4 to 6 hours then drain Place on trays to dry Dryin 9 Meat Meats should be dried at 155 F 6...

Page 26: ...risk of spoilage Cooked fish may also be dried although it has a different taste than fishjerky It still makes a nice snack Rehydrating cooked fish is not recom mended because the resulting product is...

Page 27: ...in the morning before the heat of the sun dissipates the flavoring oils Pg _g_ _ Leaves and stems should be lightly Leaves should be harvested before the washed under cold running water to plant begin...

Page 28: ...vely Their taste should be subtle and not over powering The zest of dried herbs is dependent upon the storage condition and length of time stored Sharpness of flavor deteriorates with age Some herbs s...

Page 29: ...rs Cake cookies sweet breads Basil Leaves Clip leaves 3 to 4 1 3 hrs Italian and inches from top of Mediterranean dishes plant just as first tomato dishes meat buds appear salads soups fish poultry an...

Page 30: ...dessert dishes Soups taliam meal fish egg and poultry dishes Sauces mintjelly lamb dishes seeds Rinse in Co dwater 2 5 hrs C0rned beef sauerkraut salad dressings cabbage Leaves Rinse in cold water 1 3...

Page 31: ...substance which absorbs moisture It speeds the drying process especially when used in a dehydrator preserving the vibrant colors and delicate structure of the flower The longer the drying process the...

Page 32: ...k Continue around the outer half of the wreath form until the row is complet ed Repeat process with the inside row until there are 2 rows of apples side by side When apples are glued in place seal wit...

Page 33: ...mixer bowl Add water until dough is a good consistency for kneading If it is too dry it will crack If it s too wet it will be sticky Knead the dough by pressing and turn ing it with your hands until...

Page 34: ...test piece To test for dryness break apart the test piece It is done when it is com pletely dry inside Remove ornaments when totally dry and cool prior to applying paint Add a hanging device to the t...

Page 35: ...paint 1 tsp glycerin available at the drugstore 34 The shoe polish or acrylic paint add whiteness to the dough Glycerin softens the dough to prevent it from cracking and bubbling Remove crusts from b...

Page 36: ...fferent flowers and herbs sepa rately in covered jars until you re ready to mix Keep in a cool place out of direct sunlight Experiment with different combina tions mixing small quantities and recordin...

Page 37: ...er to fit bottoms and line pans In a large bowl cream margarine or butter with sugar Add eggs and vanilla Mash banana in separate bowl with a fork Add to margarine egg mixture In a separate bowl combi...

Page 38: ...s hmch box 1 cup bran 1 cup boiling water cup margarine 2 cups buttermilk 2 eggs beaten 1 cup granulated sugar cup brown sugar firmly packed 2 cups bran 2 _ cups all purpose flour Z _ teaspoons baking...

Page 39: ...Monterey Jack cheese cup chopped slivered almonds Dried fruits should be pliable If too hard allow to stand in boiling water 5 minutes to soften Drain In small bowl beat cream cheese until fluffy Stir...

Page 40: ...to form bottom crust Sprinkle bottom with Grape Nuts Flakes In large bowl combine drained rehydrated apples sugar ginger and cinnamon Stir to mix Spread apple mixture over bottom crest Roll out remai...

Page 41: ...ure and sliced almonds Sprinkle over top Bake at 350 F 175 C for 45 to 50 minutes or until cream cheese filling is set and crust is deep golden brown Cool 15 minutes Remove sides of pan Serve in wedge...

Page 42: ...slices Bake in preheated oven 6 to 8 minutes until edges are golden Remove and cool on cooling rack Makes about 80 cookies Dried Fruit Filling Try this in cookies and pastries 1 _ cups finely chopped...

Page 43: ...c and herbs are low acid foods which create a low acid anaerobic environment when placed in oil This could result in the perfect breeding ground for botulism Use this on your favorite pasta dish 1 cup...

Page 44: ...ehydrating later as tomato paste Great in turkey or chicken 2 tablespoons dried parsley teaspoon dried sage 2 teaspoons dried chervil 2 1 _ lb loaves bread cubed 1 teaspoon dried marjoram cup butter 1...

Page 45: ...will vary with the chilies used Removing the seeds will decrease the hotness Make sure that peppers are completely dry and stored in airtight containers Makes 1 2 cup This main dish salad is perfect f...

Page 46: ...or beef broth Place the dried vegetables in a dry blender and whirl until the size of flakes are the size of small peas Measure _ cup Save remaining vegetables for another day Place _ cup flaked vege...

Page 47: ...cup carob chips 1 cup slivered almonds 4 cups dried fruit pliable apple raisin date pear peach apricot pineapple Mix in cup unsweetened pineapple juice teaspoon almond extract cup honey wheat germ 1...

Page 48: ...erican HarvesU Clean A Screens _ are ideal for drying spices and herbs Flexes for easy removal of sticky fruits such as pineapple LM 2 6 Set of 2 For use on FD 40 FD 50 FD 50T and FD 60 MS 2 6 Set of...

Page 49: ...es NESCO American HarvesU Jerky Spice is an easy way to make delicious jerky Available in three packs BJ 2 2 Pack Original Spice BJ 6 6 Pack Original Spice BJV 6 6 Pack Variety Spice Original Cajun Pe...

Page 50: ...rn 39 Fruit Rolls 15 16 Harvest Granola 46 Herb Stuffing 43 Homemade Chili Powder 44 Salad Crunchies 43 Savory Rice Salad 44 Tangy Dressing 45 Tomato Paste 20 Tolnato Paste Suprelne 43 Tolnato Soup 20...

Page 51: ...uidelines 28 29 Gathering Herbs 26 Packaging 27 Preparation 26 Storage 27 sting fbr Duness 27 Using Dried Herbs 27 Jerky Meat Jerky 2 3 2 5 Beef Jerky Marinade 24 Cooked Meats 25 Duing Meat 24 Prepara...

Page 52: ...s makes this warranty null and void In the event we receive a dehydrator for service that has been tampered with we reserve the right to restore it to its original state and charge for the repair Defe...

Page 53: ...food dehydrator please refer to these steps for help 1 Call us on our toll free number 1 800 288 4545 and tell us about your prob lem 2 If we instruct you to send us all or part of your appliance for...

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