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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.

Estas instrucciones también están disponibles en español.  

Para obtener una copia impresa:

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

• Envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a [email protected].

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

*Additional trays sold separately (see page 18).

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Summary of Contents for Dehydro 0630302

Page 1: ...ompact storage Estas instrucciones tambi n est n disponibles en espa ol Para obtener una copia impresa Descargue en formato PDF en www GoPresto com espanol Env e un mensaje de correo electr nico a con...

Page 2: ...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 dehydrat...

Page 3: ...ely see page 18 See through cover Six nestable drying trays Power base Tray with handles Tray without handles Tray with handles Tray without handles Digital control panel Cord storage Fig A For dehydr...

Page 4: ...ing trays with handles and without handles see Fig A page 3 9 Place clear cover over stacked trays Position cover so that the words on the cover handles THIS SIDE UP are facing up 10 Plug cord into a...

Page 5: ...To reset the time to 00 00 hold down the START STOP button 4 The unit will automatically shut down after 48 hours How to Use the Nonstick Mesh Screens The flexible mesh screens fit into the dehydrato...

Page 6: ...ent or minimize undesirable color and texture changes during drying and storage See specific sections for recommended pretreatment Place foods in a single layer on the trays Do not allow food to touch...

Page 7: ...y and in pieces about inch thick Fruits that are left whole such as blueberries cranberries and grapes should be dipped in boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds and then plunged in ice water to crack the...

Page 8: ...ld growth It allows you to determine if you ve removed enough moisture before you put it into storage To condition place the pieces of fruit loosely in a clean plastic or glass container and seal and...

Page 9: ...ur preference is for a sweeter fruit roll you can add honey maple syrup corn syrup or sugar to the pur ed fruit if desired Try different amounts of sweeteners starting with 1 table spoon for each 1 cu...

Page 10: ...ours Grapes Leave whole or cut in half Dip whole grapes in boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds and then plunge in ice water to crack the skin None 13 21 hours Kiwi Peel and cut into to thick slices Non...

Page 11: ...water or steam Water blanching causes a greater loss of nutrients but is faster than steam blanching and achieves a more even heat penetration Steam blanching Fill a deep pot with water and bring to...

Page 12: ...into 1 pieces water 2 minutes steam 2 2 minutes 6 11 hours Beets Cook until tender Cool and peel Cut into shoestring strips thick None Already cooked 4 7 hours Broccoli Cut into serving pieces water 2...

Page 13: ...be the most flavorful The best time to pick herbs is in the early morning just after the dew has evaporated Rinse leaves and stems in cool water to remove any dust or insects and then gently shake to...

Page 14: ...ure recommends that meat be precooked prior to dehydrating or cooked after dehydrating to reduce the risk of foodborne illness Preparing Jerky from Meat Strips Select lean meats such as beef and venis...

Page 15: ...ng cook it after following the instructions below Cooking meat after dehydrating Preheat oven until the internal temperature is 275 F For an accurate temperature reading check with an oven thermo mete...

Page 16: ...sary a soft brush may be used to loosen dried on food particles Do not use steel wool scouring pads or abrasive cleaners on any of the dehydrator parts 3 Wipe the dehydrator base with a soft damp clot...

Page 17: ...on Sales and Storage Company Presto Factory Service Department 555 Matthews Dr Canton MS 39046 3251 Applies Only in the United States and Canada This quality PRESTO appliance is designed and built to...

Page 18: ...Part 06308 Sold in sets of two Presto Nonstick Mesh Screens Part 06307 Sold in sets of two Presto Jerky Seasoning Kits including spice and cure Classic Flavor Part 08635 Includes 6 packets of Classic...

Page 19: ...licing and shredding cones Presto Professional SaladShooter electric slicer shredder Part 02970 Same great features as the original SaladShooter but with added power and capacity Includes three interc...

Page 20: ...slicer shredder Part No 02970 59 99 each ________ Postage and Handling ________ SUBTOTAL ________ Add sales tax for NY 8 875 TX 8 25 WA 8 4 WI 5 Orders shipped to CA add applicable sales tax ________...

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