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Page 1: ...Food Dehydrator User Manual PKFD16 NutrichefKitchen com ...

Page 2: ...ed cord Repairs and services of the appliance are only to be carried out by a fully qualified electrician or a service center Always unplug the appliance before cleaning and removing parts Ensure that the appliance is allowed a cooling period before attempting to clean remove repair parts and store the appliance The appliance is designed for indoor use only Do not place the appliance near electric...

Page 3: ...uring using it no matter how many sections are empty If the sections are adjustable it is recommended to adjust high place to protect the device from over heat Parts Description Before First time Use Wash all parts of the product with a damp cloth Ensure that the appliance is dry before attempting to dehydrate food Make sure that all parts are fitted correctly and are in working order ...

Page 4: ... rotting fruits and vegetables if the food has bruised or discoloured parts please remove the discoloured section before de hydrating the product Some fruits such as apples pears and apricots are pre treated to slow the loss of vitamins and also to prevent discolouring Always thoroughly wash the products to ensure they are rid of dirt bacteria and other harmful substances It s optional to peel fru...

Page 5: ...acking for large strawberry Operating your Food Dehydrator 1 Safely place the appliance on a flat and level surface Load and insert the trays then insert the plug into the electrical outlet 2 To adjust the temperature press the TEMP button to select the desired temperature To change the temperature in singular digits press the button without holding it To increase the temperature rapidly hold the ...

Page 6: ...ruit having less nutritional value Therefore to ensure the best possible taste is achieved ensure the correct drying time is followed Vegetables should be chewy and brittle however different vegetables can vary in texture Storage of foods It is vital to store de hydrated food correctly in order to keep the quality and taste of the food at a premium Ensure that all dried foods are stored in a cool ...

Page 7: ...sh vegetables you can use dehydrated vegetables Before preparing and dehydrating your chosen vegetables always wash them in cold water A certain amount of coring slicing peeling or shredding is required A food processor can be a handy tool when using vegetables Be creative when drying vegetables Placing vegetables in diluted lemon juice or similar flavors for approximately 2 minutes will add a hin...

Page 8: ...he vegetables should be barely tender Drop in a bowl of cold water to stop cooking and for food to retain its color Pat dry and spread on trays to dehydrate Blanching Blanching is recommended for green beans cauliflower broccoli asparagus potatoes and peas Since these vegetables are often used in soups or stews blanching will ensure that they retain a desirable color To blanch place prepared veget...

Page 9: ... become very sweet with pure banana flavor by simply slicing and placing directly into the dehydrator For drying times of fruits refer to the Fruit Preparation Table To avoid fruits from darkening fruit pieces can be dipped in solutions of lemon pineapple or orange juice or any other ascorbic acid Prior to dehydration dip the fruit in the solution for two minutes Drain on paper towels and place in...

Page 10: ...ou ve tasted it made fresh at home with quality fruit you ll never go back to store bought Fruit leather is a good way to make use of leftover or overripe fruit that might otherwise be discarded Making fruit leather is very easy Start by thoroughly washing the fruit in cold water and remove any stems or leaves left on the fruit Remove the peel skin pits or seeds as necessary Then just puree the fr...

Page 11: ... For further variation puree several types of fruit together Feel free to experiment with your recipes Single fruit flavors will work just fine but there are lots of various fruit combinations that combine to make flavorful snacks Strawberry Banana Pineapple Orange Mixed Berries etc Meats Fish Poultry Dehydration Tips Dried meats are best when made for upcoming camping and backpacking trips When r...

Page 12: ...dehydrating BEEF Choose lean cuts Beef flank steak round or rump work better than beef chuck or rib POULTRY All poultry MUST be cooked before drying Steaming or roasting is the best method Chicken breasts are leaner than dark meat FISH A good idea is to steam the fish before dehydrating or if you chose to bake it preheat your conventional oven to 200 and bake for 20 minutes or until the fish is fl...

Page 13: ...tion use salt sparingly There are lots of jerky recipes available Try them or create your own unique flavor Drain marinated strips on paper towels and place the strips on drying trays remember to protect the dehydrator from dripping foods as described earlier in this manual Dehydrate until the strips are really dry and stiff This will take from 6 to 16 hours Unlike other dried meats Jerky should b...

Page 14: ...tic bags or heat sealing cooking bags are excellent as well Fill each bag as much as possible and squeeze out any excess air Filled bags may be placed in metal cans with lids coffee cans are good to keep out insects Glass jars with tight fitting lids can be used with or without plastic bags Quality plastic containers with tight fitting lids are good but they must be airtight Do not use paper or cl...

Page 15: ... need to be covered to keep out light Glass jars or plastic containers should be placed in a paper bag or in a closed cabinet Cement walls and floors are often damp and cold Therefore dried food containers should not be placed directly on the floor or touching a basement or cellar wall as this can cause condensation in the container Do not store dried food near items with a strong odor such as var...

Page 16: ...hes fruit toppings and compotes use 1 to 1 parts water to 1 part dried food Extra liquid may be required for proper cooking Time for Reconstitution Chopped and shredded foods reconstitute quickly Generally 15 to 30 minutes is sufficient Larger vegetable or fruit slices and meat cubes can be reconstituted overnight in water while being left in the refrigerator Alternately you can also chose to plac...

Page 17: ...lace what the food absorbs Care and Maintenance After each use clean the drying trays and dehydrator lid with warm soapy water Do not wash trays lid or base in dishwasher Stubborn particles may be removed by soaking and or using a plastic scrubber Do not use abrasive materials or solvents to clean the plastic To clean the dehydrator s base the bottom part with the motor and heating element unplug ...

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