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NOTE:  

Fruits with tough skins (grapes, prunes, cherries, etc.) may be water 
blanched. Dip fruits in boiling water for a few seconds to crack the skins. 
This will allow moisture inside to surface more readily during drying.  

Before drying pretreated or blanched food, remove any excess moisture 
by placing the food on paper towels or clean cloths and pat dry.   

Fruit Drying Chart 

Fruits should be dried at 55 - 60°C (130 - 140°F). Exact dehydrating time varies
greatly depending on several factors: Type, size, quality of food, quantity placed
on trays and personal preference. Use the Fruit Drying Chart below as a 
guideline. It will help to keep notes on the type of food, weight before and after
drying, total drying time and final results.  

FRUIT 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 

Cherries

Pitting is optional. Stem when   Leathery & sticky 

6 – 26 

ready to use. Cut in half. Place 
skin side down on tray. 

Cranberries  Blanch in boiling water 

Pliable 

4 – 24

1 – 2 minutes. Cut in half 
or chop. 

Grapes 

Remove stems. Blanch in 

Pliable 

6 – 36

(Raisins)

boiling water for 
1 – 2 minutes. 

Kiwi 

Peel, remove seeds and  

Pliable 

15 – 24 

cut into 6 mm (1/4") slices. 

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Summary of Contents for VitaPro DH1273A

Page 1: ...Instruction Booklet Model DH1273 food dehydrator DH1273_IB_SNK_E indd 1 DH1273_IB_SNK_E indd 1 8 22 13 5 33 PM 8 22 13 5 33 PM...

Page 2: ...section 8 The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by Salton may cause hazards 9 DO NOT use outdoors 10 DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 11 DO NOT...

Page 3: ...ying 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 On Off...

Page 4: ...k Always use the Dehydrator Cover 6 Begin to check on food before the dehydration time is complete 7 When dehydration is complete remove individual pieces and store in containers or food bags See the...

Page 5: ...and remove excess moisture by placing on paper towels Pat dry then place on Dehydrator Trays b 5 ml 1 tsp Sodium Bisulfite in 1 litre quart of water Remove fruit after 2 minutes Drain and remove exces...

Page 6: ...and after drying total drying time and final results FRUIT PREPARATION TEXTURE TIME WHEN DRY Hrs Apples Peel if desired core and slice Pliable 4 15 Pretreat if desired Apricots Dry in halves or quart...

Page 7: ...10 34 Remove pit 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...

Page 8: ...or 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...

Page 9: ...engthwise Steam 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 floret...

Page 10: ...ce 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 Le...

Page 11: ...IME Hrs Basil Wash place leaves on trays 4 6 Chives Wash slice into desired lengths 6 8 Ginger Slice place onto trays 6 8 Mint Wash place whole stems on trays 6 8 Oregano Wash place whole stems on tra...

Page 12: ...ontainers or sachet bags and tie with a ribbon NOTE You can sprinkle the petals with spices like powdered cinnamon whole cloves a bit of dried rosemary or mint for variety Keep the container closed un...

Page 13: ...e water as this will slow down the rehydrating 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 o...

Page 14: ...ds 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...

Page 15: ...NOT remove rind 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 Drie...

Page 16: ...de 125 ml 1 2 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 fo...

Page 17: ...NOTES Type of Food Size Total Quantity Weight Per Tray Dehydrating Time 17 Booklet DH1273_EN_Salton Booklet 10 27 11 5 11 PM Page 17...

Page 18: ...is the only acceptable proof of purchase Salton Canada warrants that this appliance shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the date of original purcha...

Page 19: ...nsured delivery service with tracking information when returning your product Salton Canada will not be held responsible for in transit damage or for packages that are not received Name Address City P...

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