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Food Dehydrator 

Instruction Booklet

Model: DH-1043 

SAL7-532 Booklet Salton Dehydrator DH-1043_EN_VF_REV LOWRES.qxd  4/30/07  11:21 AM  Page 1

Summary of Contents for DH-1043

Page 1: ... Food Dehydrator Instruction Booklet Model DH 1043 SAL7 532 Booklet Salton Dehydrator DH 1043_EN_VF_REV LOWRES qxd 4 30 07 11 21 AM Page ...

Page 2: ...air or adjustment See Warranty section 7 The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by Salton may cause hazards 8 DO NOT use outdoors 9 DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 10 DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 11 DO NOT use for other than intended use 12 To disconnect turn the power switch to OFF then unplug from...

Page 3: ...ehydrate fruits vegetables meats and more You will discover different tastes and textures by drying different types of food You can even use the Dehydrator to dry flowers for arrangements or potpourri DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 1 Vented See through Cover 2 5 Stackable Dehydrator Trays 3 Base 4 Illuminated On Off Switch BEFORE FIRST USE 1 Unpack and remove all parts and packaging materials from the carto...

Page 4: ...hen dehydration is completed remove individual pieces and store in containers or food bags See the Packing and Storage section If some pieces are not yet done leave them on the dehydrator and check frequently until all food dehydration is complete 8 Press the On Off Switch to the O Off position and unplug from wall outlet 9 Follow the instructions in the Care and Maintenance section SELECTING AND ...

Page 5: ...ing Trays b 5 ml 1 tsp Sodium Bisulfite in 1 litre quart of water Remove fruit after 2 minutes Drain and remove excess moisture by placing on paper towels Pat dry then place on Dehydrating Trays NOTE Sodium Bisulfite must be food safe USP grade only c 15 ml 1 tbsp ascorbic acid or citric acid powder found in most pharmacies and 2 litres quarts of water Remove fruit after 2 minutes Drain and remove...

Page 6: ... PREPARATION TEXTURE TIME WHEN DRY Hrs Apples Peel if desired core and slice Pliable 4 15 Pretreat if desired Apricots Dry in halves or quarters Pliable 10 36 Pretreat if desired Bananas Remove peel cut into 3 mm Crisp 8 36 1 8 slices Berries Leave berries whole or cut Leathery crisp 8 24 strawberries in 10 mm 3 8 slices Pretreat if desired Blanch wax coated berries in water bath for 1 2 minutes C...

Page 7: ...it Slice in 6 mm 1 4 slices Pears Peel remove core cut into Pliable 8 24 6 mm 1 4 slices Pretreat if desired Pineapple Remove core Cut in slices Pliable Leathery 8 20 wedges or chunks If canned drain and pat dry Plums Cut in half remove pit Cut Pliable 6 24 in 6 mm 1 4 slices Prunes Blanch in water bath Pliable 10 36 1 2 minutes Cut in half Remove pits Place on tray in slices or halves Rhubarb Cut...

Page 8: ...a colander above the saucepan and cover See Vegetable Drying Chart for cooking time Plunge vegetables into ice cold water Drain Place vegetables on paper towels and pat dry Place on Dehydrator Trays c Microwave Blanching NOTE Microwave blanching leaves the vegetables with a brighter colour than steam blanched vegetables Place a small amount of water in a shallow microwave safe cooking dish Refer t...

Page 9: ...m until tender Cabbage Trim then cut into 3 mm 1 8 Leathery 4 10 thick strips Carrots Slice or dice into 6 mm 1 4 pieces Leathery 4 15 Steam until tender Cauliflower Separate into florets Dip into mixture Leathery 4 15 of 2 litres quarts water and 45 ml 3 tbsp salt for 2 minutes Steam until tender Celery Separate leaves and stalks Brittle 4 12 Cut stalks into 6 mm 1 4 slices Place both on tray to ...

Page 10: ...2 4 Parsnips Slice or dice into 6 mm 1 4 Leathery 4 12 pieces Steam until tender Peas Use tender young peas Shell Blanch Brittle 4 12 until tender Stir during drying Peppers sweet Cut in half Remove seeds cut into Leathery 4 12 green red 6 mm 1 4 strips Peppers hot Wear rubber gloves while handling Leathery 4 16 Place whole pepper on trays to dry Potatoes No need to peel potatoes Slice or dice Bri...

Page 11: ...ole stems on trays 6 8 Parsley Wash place whole stems on trays 4 6 Thyme Wash place whole stems on trays 4 6 NOTE Exact dehydrating time varies greatly depending on several factors Type size and quantity of food quantity placed on the trays and personal preference Use the last page of the booklet to write down your notes on the type of food weight before and after drying drying time and final resu...

Page 12: ... spices like powdered cinnamon whole cloves a bit of dried rosemary or mint for variety Keep the container closed until all of the fragrances have blended PACKING STORAGE Wait until cool before packing food in storage containers Pack food in clean dry air tight containers Glass jars or freezer bags make good containers When using plastic bags ensure that excess air is removed When using other cont...

Page 13: ...rating process Soaking Soak fruits in the refrigerator for a few hours until they reach desired consistency Use enough water to barely cover the fruit One cup of dried fruits will yield about two cups of rehydrated fruit Soak vegetables in covered saucepan in unsalted water for 2 10 hours Use water that has been used for rehydrating in your recipes One cup of dried vegetables will yield about two ...

Page 14: ...Fresh vegetables and fruits are best for Dehydrating Canned goods DO NOT dehydrate as well 4 Vegetables and fruits should always be cleaned before preparation and pretreatment 5 Always prepare and pretreat fruits and vegetables as instructed in this booklet CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1 Unplug from wall outlet 2 Wash the Dehydrator Trays and Lid after each use 3 Wipe the Base with a soft slightly damp cl...

Page 15: ...nd Slice 3 6 mm 1 8 1 4 thick and place on trays to dry Check the Fruit Time Chart for drying time Fruit Sauce 750 ml 3 cups Dried strawberries 250 ml 1 cup Warm water 125 ml 1 2 cup Dried banana chips 250 ml 1 cup Dried blueberries or raspberries Combine all ingredients in a saucepan Simmer until tender and mixture has thickened slightly Add 125 ml 1 2 cup maple syrup and 85 ml 1 3 cup oat bran B...

Page 16: ... cup Soya Sauce 30 ml 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 10 ml 2 tsp Brown sugar 1 clove Garlic minced 3 ml 1 2 tsp Salt Pepper to taste Combine marinade ingredients Add the meat and marinate for 6 8 hours Drain meat and place on Trays Dry for approximately 10 12 hours Meat will be bendable and pliable when ready Spicy Jerky Marinade 10 ml 2 tsp each Chili powder garlic powder pepper onion powder salt 5 ...

Page 17: ...NOTES Type of Food Size Total Quantity Weight Per Tray Dehydrating Time 17 SAL7 532 Booklet Salton Dehydrator DH 1043_EN_VF_REV LOWRES qxd 4 30 07 11 21 AM Page ...

Page 18: ...n shipment or failure which results from alteration accident misuse abuse glass breakage neglect commercial use or improper maintenance A defective product should be returned to the original place of purchase within the retailer s stipulated return exchange period If you are unable to have a defective product replaced under warranty by the retailer please check our website at www salton com for th...

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