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* Additional trays sold separately (see page 11).

Dehydro

 digital electric

Food Dehydrator

INSTRUCTIONS

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•  Dehydrates fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices.
•  Makes jerky and fruit rolls.
•  Digital temperature control and timer for precise drying 

time and temperatures.

•  Six drying trays included for big drying capacity. Expands 

up to 12 trays.* Trays nest for compact storage.

This is an 

 Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be 

followed, including the following:
  1.   Read all instructions.
  2.  Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
  3.   To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or the dehydrator base in water or other liquid.
  4.   Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
  5.  Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning 

the appliance.

  6.   Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in 

any manner. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical 

adjustment.

  7.   The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. Use only genuine Presto

®

 

dehydrating trays and accessories with this dehydrator.

  8.  Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
  9.  Do not use outdoors.
  10.  Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
  11.  Never use this appliance to dehydrate foods that contain alcohol or have been marinated in alcohol. 
  12.  Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

Estas instrucciones también están disponibles en español. 

Para obtener una copia impresa:

• Descargue en formato PDF en www.GoPresto.com/espanol.

• Envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].

• Llame al 1-800-877-0441, oprima 2 y deje un mensaje.

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2020 National Presto Industries, Inc.

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Summary of Contents for 06301

Page 1: ...llow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance 6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been d...

Page 2: ...ar with the food dehydrator Fig A and read and follow the instructions carefully As received your food dehydrator will be in the storage position Remove the dehy drator trays and cover from the base a...

Page 3: ...NOTE The time is not adjustable when the timer is count ing up 3 At any time you can stop the dehydrator by pressing the START STOP button To reset the time to 00 00 hold down the START STOP button 4...

Page 4: ...e dipped in boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds and then plunged in ice water to crack the skin This procedure will reduce the drying time Pretreatment Many fruits will darken quickly once they are pee...

Page 5: ...t have little pectin will flake and crack rather than peel When using fruits low in pectin add another fruit that is high in pectin to improve the texture of the roll Fruits naturally high in pectin a...

Page 6: ...into to thick slices None 4 6 hours Nectarines Cut in half and remove pit May also quarter or slice thick See apples 6 10 hours slices 36 48 hours halves or quarters Peaches Peel if desired Cut in ha...

Page 7: ...riately dried and will break easily If vegetables do not break easily additional drying time is needed If vegetables seem to have a lot of moisture remaining recheck every 1 to 2 hours If vegetables a...

Page 8: ...ow to cool to room temperature If the herbs do not crumble easily recheck every hour Packaging and Storage Dried leaves are best stored whole and then crumbled when needed Follow Packaging and Storing...

Page 9: ...to room temperature Jerky Marinade 1 2 pounds of lean meat cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon hickory smoke flavored salt teaspoon onion powder teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon...

Page 10: ...nd a mild detergent or wash in a dishwasher 3 The fruit roll trays and the mesh screens should be washed in warm soapy water Do not wash these parts in a dishwasher If neces sary a soft brush may be u...

Page 11: ...wever if you would like to order them directly from Presto see the information below How to order Visit www GoPresto com or simply scan this QR code If you do not have computer access call the Consume...

Page 12: ...PM Central Time Email us through our website at www GoPresto com contact Write National Presto Industries Inc Consumer Service Department 3925 North Hastings Way Eau Claire WI 54703 3703 Inquiries wil...

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