STX International Dehydra 1200W-XLS, Instruction Manual

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FOOD DRYING TIPS
• Drying times will vary depending on the room temperature, relative
humidity and moisture levels in the food you are drying. If the
moisture level is high, the drying time will be longer.
• Keep in mind that drying times will be affected by the amount of food
placed on the trays. Over loading the trays will slow the drying times
and may produce poor results.
• When dehydrating foods, it is important to occasionally check on the
dryness of the product. If the product is not thoroughly dried, mold
may form during storage (See Food Storage). Check dryness after
6 hours, then check every 2 hours until the food has achieved your
desired dryness.
• Foods will shrink approximately 1/4 to 1/2 their original size and
weight during the dehydration process, so make sure not to cut
pieces too small. One pound of raw meat will yield approximately
1/3 - 1/2 lb. of jerky.