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Nesco FD-28JX Use And Recipe Manual Download Page 4

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Dehydrator Use and Care __________

Before using your dehydrator for the first time, wash the trays and top lid in
warm soapy water or in the dishwasher on the top rack. Caution: Do not put
the blower in water or in the dishwasher. Wipe the blower with a damp
cloth.

• Set the base tray on a sturdy countertop or table, away from sinks or any

source of water.

• Stack additional trays on the base tray. Your dehydrator requires a

minimum of 5 trays to operate properly, the base tray is included as one of
your 5 trays. (You may expand your dehydrator to 7 total trays with the use
of Add-A-Tray accessories)

• Place the top cover on the top tray, insert the blower into the trays and

rotate to lock in place

• Plug the cord into an electrical outlet, switch power to ON and you’re ready

to dehydrate!

Trays and Top Cover — Your dehydrator trays and top lid are easy to clean.
Simply soak the trays in warm water with a mild detergent for several
minutes. A soft bristle brush will loosen food particles that resist softening
by soaking. Do not clean trays with any metal objects or scouring pads
as they tend to damage the surface of the trays. Trays and top lid can be
washed on the top rack of your dishwasher. Remove before beginning
drying cycle of your dishwasher.

Blower — It is important that the air vents on the blower remain clean and
unobstructed. UNPLUG BLOWER BEFORE CLEANING. Use a damp
cloth or towel to remove dried food particles from blower. Do not use
scouring pads, abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils. Avoid dripping any liquid
into electrical parts. Do not operate blower alone, or use in any capacity other
than the intended use. DO NOT OPERATE NEAR OR IMMERSE
BLOWER IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.

Precautions

When drying meat and dairy products, blot frequently with a paper towel to
absorb excess fat.

Follow these safety rules when dehydrating foods:
• Wash hands thoroughly prior to handling food.
• Clean all utensils and containers with a mild solution of detergent, bleach

and water before using.

• Make sure all counter surfaces and cutting boards are thoroughly cleaned.
• Keep foods in the refrigerator before preparing for drying. Store dried foods

in the refrigerator.

• After opening sealed containers of dried food, use food as soon as possible.
• Store unused portions of dried food, tightly sealed, in the refrigerator to

maintain freshness and quality.

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Summary of Contents for FD-28JX

Page 1: ...1 800 288 4545 www nesco com Food Dehydrator Jerky Maker Recipe Use Book JerkyXpress ...

Page 2: ...ckwise into top cover to lock Expands to Maximum 7 trays The Metal Ware Corporation 1700 Monroe Street P O Box 237 Two Rivers WI 54241 0237 300 03017 12 05 2005 The Metal Ware Corporation All Rights Reserved including the right of production in whole or part ...

Page 3: ...dge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 10 Do not use outdoors 11 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner or in heated oven 12 Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS NOTE This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only on...

Page 4: ...ring pads as they tend to damage the surface of the trays Trays and top lid can be washed on the top rack of your dishwasher Remove before beginning drying cycle of your dishwasher Blower It is important that the air vents on the blower remain clean and unobstructed UNPLUG BLOWER BEFORE CLEANING Use a damp cloth or towel to remove dried food particles from blower Do not use scouring pads abrasive ...

Page 5: ... in single layers If slices overlap the areas that are overlapping will take twice as long to dry Do not add fresh produce to a partially dried batch It will slow the rate of drying for both products It is possible however to combine partially dried foods onto fewer trays Many people have more than one NESCO American Harvest Food Dehydrator If you have two it s easy to combine a load from both deh...

Page 6: ...kie press Place on trays in your dehydrator and dry See detailed instructions on page 7 If making jerky from meat remove all fat and cut into cubes or thin strips 1 4 to 3 8 thick It is easier to slice partially frozen meat for jerky If meats are cut on the cross wise grain jerky is less chewy than if meats are cut on the lengthwise grain Marinate cut meats in store bought or your own recipe marin...

Page 7: ...he red ring and screw the ring tightly back onto the tube 5 Press the white knob until it pushes against the meat Hold the jerky gun over the dehydrator tray and squeeze the silver trigger repeatedly to release mixture onto tray When desired length is reached cut end with scissors or knife 6 Dry meats in your Nesco American Harvest dehydrator Depending on meat thickness dehydrator load and humidit...

Page 8: ...ers can also be used to package dehydrated foods Bag sealers do not remove air within the package but the bags are moisture proof and airtight Squeeze the pouch tightly against the food to remove as much air as possible before sealing Plastic freezer bags can be used Plastic storage bags not labeled for use in the freezer generally are not airtight nor moisture proof and should not be used to stor...

Page 9: ... or refrigerator particularly for storing low acid foods such as meats fish and vegetables All fruits dried with skins intact should be packaged and frozen for a minimum of 48 hours to prevent any possibility of insect infestation Record Keeping Recording the following information can be helpful in improving your dehydrating techniques and determining quantities of food to dry each season Date dri...

Page 10: ...s you would normally If foods are cooked before they are fully rehydrated they will cook in a shriveled state and will not be plump Most fruits and vegetables will rehydrate to about 80 of their fresh state Consequently they are a little more chewy than a fresh or frozen fruit or vegetable even when rehydrated Dried food used in cooking will absorb additional liquid so adjust the recipe accordingl...

Page 11: ...inade for 8 to 24 hours Turning bag often will coat meat evenly Place meat on dehydrator trays and dry for 6 to 12 hours or until done Makes approximately 3 4 pound of jerky when dried Terrific Teriyaki Jerky 1 pound sliced rump roast cut into 1 8 to 1 4 thick strips 1 packet Nesco American Harvest Teriyaki jerky spice 1 packet Nesco American Harvest jerky cure 1 teaspoon fresh ginger 1 4 cup wate...

Page 12: ...product which is found on the bottom of the original carton Please contact the Nesco American Harvest Customer Satisfaction Department at 1 800 288 4545 for any questions concerning your warranty Five Easy Steps to Satisfaction Should you have a problem please refer to these steps for help 1 First call us on our toll free Customer Satisfaction Line 1 800 288 4545 and tell us about your problem 2 I...

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