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Food Dehydrator

Healthy food dryer with 5 drying racks

Instruction/Recipe Booklet

DT5600

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Page 1: ...Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference Food Dehydrator Healthy food dryer with 5 drying racks Instruction Recipe Booklet DT5600...

Page 2: ...ints 7 Storage of Dried Foods 8 Rehydrating Dried Foods 8 Use of Dried Food 9 Drying Fruits 9 Drying Chart for Fruit 10 Drying Vegetables 12 Fruit Rolls 14 Drying Herbs and Spices 15 Drying Chart for...

Page 3: ...ance This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervisi...

Page 4: ...air to be circulated 5 large drying racks Holds the food in place for easy drying Your unit includes 5 drying racks You can purchase more drying racks from retail outlets and Sunbeam service centre R...

Page 5: ...with three heat settings Enable the user to choose the type of drying needed with three heat settings Removable Filter The filter is removable for easy cleaning Fruit Roll Tray Makes delicious fruit...

Page 6: ...d climate No preservatives added Fruit and vegetables dried using your Food dehydrator will differ in colour and appearance from produce purchased from Health food stores and supermarkets This is due...

Page 7: ...not quite touching to allow air to circulate freely Place drying racks onto the base ensuring that all racks are securely positioned in the grooves 2 Place the lid on the top drying rack 3 Plug the po...

Page 8: ...warm soapy water A soft bristle brush can be used to loosen stubborn food particles Lid Do not immerse the Lid with Drying Motor in water To clean use a damp soft sponge with a mild detergent Do not u...

Page 9: ...e food itself Therefore broad drying times have been given in the drying tables NOTE The food dryer may be left on overnight however this may not achieve optimum result We recommend the rotation of dr...

Page 10: ...has been dried If moisture appears on the inside the food has not been sufficiently dried and should be returned to the food dehydrator for further drying Do not place warm produce into storage conta...

Page 11: ...ng Try drying both ways to distinguish preferred outcome Unpeeled fruits will take longer to dry Pre Treatment The pre treatment of food where recommended helps retard browning while the food is dryin...

Page 12: ...lices Apricot halves de stoned None 12 14 hours Add to slices biscuits and muesli Banana halves Soak in lemon juice 12 hours Eat as is add to cakes puddings and slices Baby figs halved Blanch 6 8 hour...

Page 13: ...with coffee Paw Paw peeled deseeded 0 5mm slices None 10 12 hours Eat as is add to muffin mixtures slices and muesli Peaches halved de stoned Wash under water 8 10 hours Eat as is chop and add to cake...

Page 14: ...l hard and firm with no soft spots Expect a variance in the time needed to dry different foods Drying times are affected by the size of the load thickness of slices humidity and temperature in your ho...

Page 15: ...ch fillings pies and tarts Tomato Roma egg cut in half dried None 10 12 hours Add to pasta sauces Onion Brown halved cut into 1cm dice None 14 16 hours Add to bread mixtures curries and muffin mixture...

Page 16: ...a spoonable consistency If the mixture is too runny the end result will be affected If mixture is too runny you can add pureed apple or pear to the mixture to make up the desired consistency Make sure...

Page 17: ...r Pick seed pods before they open Most herbs and spices can be dried on the plant stalk or stem The leaves and seeds are easily stripped off once they are dry Use the lowest heat setting to retain as...

Page 18: ...c Peel and chop dry in the base 4 6 hours Casseroles soups and pasta Ginger Grate or slice place onto drying racks 4 6 hours Cakes and curries Marjoram Wash pat dry with paper towel Place whole stems...

Page 19: ...falls apart and can have a chewy texture Dehydrated meat needs to be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 4 weeks If wanting to store for a longer period label date and freeze for...

Page 20: ...their petals 3 Position flowers and petals sparsely on the drying racks and base 4 Dry for 8 10 hours until flowers are brittle Potpourri To make potpourri use handful of flowers blossoms and petals...

Page 21: ...or about 1 hour 5 minutes or until a skewer inserted into centre comes out clean 3 Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly Cut into slices and serve warm Soup mix Makes 2 cups dried mixture Preparati...

Page 22: ...ut 25 minutes or until golden and cooked through Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly NOTE You can use wholemeal flour instead of white flour if desired Nutritional information per serve 5g fat 74...

Page 23: ...in coconut to coat Place on a plate Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for a further 4 hours or until firm Carrot walnut cake Serves 8 Preparation 15 mins not including drying carrot tim...

Page 24: ...th lemon juice Sprinkle cut side with coconut 2 Place cut side up on drying trays Dry for 10 12 hours or until pliable Fig cinnamon banana cake Serves 12 Preparation 15 mins not including fig drying t...

Page 25: ...on 10 mins 4 hours refrigerating time Drying 6 8 hours cup peanut butter cup firmly packed brown sugar 60g butter cup water 2 cups muesli 1 Line the base and two long opposite sides of an 11 x 21cm lo...

Page 26: ...enly among pans Sprinkle with choc chip pieces Bake for 20 25 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer Turn out onto a wire rack to cool Paw paw mango honey muesli Makes 3 cups Preparation 10...

Page 27: ...ing times Cooking 40 mins Base Cooking oil spray cup firmly packed brown sugar 90g butter 1 cups plain flour 1 egg yolk Topping 2 eggs 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar cup self raising flour cup choppe...

Page 28: ...tting 2 or until pliable Roll each fruit piece up to form a log Apricot honey cinnamon fruit rolls Makes 2 fruit roll ups Preparation 10 mins Drying 5 7 hours 825g can apricot halves in natural juices...

Page 29: ...d stones removed Pinch of ground cardamom optional 1 Place plums and cardamom if using in the jug of a blender or bowl of a food processor Process until smooth 2 Spoon puree evenly onto greased fruit...

Page 30: ...arge container Drizzle with oil and gently toss until combined Orange star anise vanilla potpourri Makes 3 cups Preparation 5 mins 1 week infusing time not including flower drying time 2 cups dried ro...

Page 31: ...29 Produce Date Weight of produce before drying Pre treatment Humidity 1 5 low high Time drying started Time drying finished Weight of dried produce Drying Records Chart 29...

Page 32: ...Produce Date Weight of produce before drying Pre treatment Humidity 1 5 low high Time drying started Time drying finished Weight of dried produce Drying Records Chart 30...

Page 33: ...31 Recipes continued Produce Date Weight of produce before drying Pre treatment Humidity 1 5 low high Time drying started Time drying finished Weight of dried produce Drying Records Chart 31...

Page 34: ...32 Produce Date Weight of produce before drying Pre treatment Humidity 1 5 low high Time drying started Time drying finished Weight of dried produce Drying Records Chart 32...

Page 35: ...th guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law and under the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act In Australia you are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure a...

Page 36: ...00 881 861 In New Zealand Visit www sunbeam co nz Or call 0800 786 232 Made in China Due to minor changes in design or otherwise the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet Copyright Sun...

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