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• To clean the heating base, unplug form wall outlet and wipe with damp

cloth or sponge and mild soap. Do not immerse base or cord in water.

Top lid and trays may be submerged in warm water and washed with

mild soap or washed in TOP rack of dishwasher only. Heat from the

drying cycle can warp trays, this is not covered by the warranty.

• Before each time you operate your food dehydrator be sure to wash and

dry the trays and any other parts which will contact the food.

• Do not operate this Food Dehydrator on a non-heat resistant glass or

wood cooking surface, or any tablecloth. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT

A HEAT RESISTANT COOKING SURFACE BE PLACED BE-

NEATH THIS UNIT!

• The ﬁrst time you turn on your food dehydrator you may notice an

aroma. This is normal. To avoid this smell from being transferred to the

food, place one tray and lid on the base, and follow the instructions. Al-

low the unit to run without food in place until the aroma is gone. This

is only necessary the ﬁrst time you use the dehydrator and takes less

than one hour.

Congratulations on Choosing the Victorio™ Computer
Controlled Food Dehydrator

This quality appliance is designed to give you many years of use. For

best results and trouble-free service we urge you to read this entire manual.

Dehydrating—Preserving Food

Thousands of years ago, one of the few ways people had to preserve foods

was by laying them out to dry in the sun. Before such modern appliances

as refrigerators and before chemical preservatives, dehydration was and

easy way to safely store foods for use at a later time when food was scarce

or not in season. Your new food dehydrator applies modern science to this

ancient art to bring you a controlled, predictable, and safe way to preserve

foods at home.

Dehydrating food opens a new dimension in preserving fruits, veg-

etables and meats to you. Your new food dehydrator will be able to perfectly

capture the fresh-picked, in-season ﬂavor and nutrition of almost any food

or out of season eating enjoyment. These dried foods can be stored more

easily because they are less likely to spoil and they take up less room as

well. They also weigh less making them perfect for camping or backpacking

meals. Dried fruit snacks are delicious and nutritious. Ingredients for your

Summary of Contents for Food dehydrator

Page 1: ...Victorio Digital Control Food Dehydrator ...

Page 3: ...ce Important Safeguards When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT LABELS AND WARN INGS BEFORE USING THE FOOD DEHYDRATOR To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse the cord the plug or the base of the dehydrator in water or other liquid Do not wash in sink or dishwasher Close supervision is nec...

Page 4: ...not place the dehydrator on a towel or carpet This will reduce or cut oﬀ the dehydrators airﬂow and could result in a damage to the ap pliance Always leave at least one inch of space around the dehydrator on all sides for proper ventilation A short power cord has been provided to reduce the hazards from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord An extension cord may be used if care is e...

Page 5: ...hour Congratulations on Choosing the Victorio Computer Controlled Food Dehydrator This quality appliance is designed to give you many years of use For best results and trouble free service we urge you to read this entire manual Dehydrating Preserving Food Thousands of years ago one of the few ways people had to preserve foods was by laying them out to dry in the sun Before such modern appliances a...

Page 6: ...ing dehydration Ac cording to the Food and Drug Administration FDA dehydrating retains 95 97 of the nutrients in the original food In contrast canning only preserves 20 30 and freezing only retains 40 60 of the foods nutrition Dehydrated food tastes good too Since natural ﬂavors concentrate as you remove moisture the dried product is naturally delicious As you will soon learn reconstitution is an ...

Page 7: ...ly protects the food but it can hamper the dehydration process During dehydration moisture escapes best from a cut or broken surface not through the tough skin Therefore the larger the cut area the faster and better the food will dehydrate For this reason thin stalked vegetables like green beans asparagus and rhubarb should be cut in half the long way or with an extreme diagonal cut to expose as m...

Page 8: ... the machine according to the instructions Preventing Dripping Some foods such as very ripe tomatoes and citrus or sugared fruits may drip If too much liquid drips into the bottom of the unit it can be damage neces sitating service Additionally the dripping from a tray above can change the ﬂavor of diﬀerent foods on lower trays To help lessen the dripping after placing food on drying trays and bef...

Page 9: ... moisture level will take a much shorter time to dry Citrus fruits like oranges will generally take longer than apples for the same reason So how do you know how long to let the foods dry After the dehydra tor runs for a while remove the trays and examine the foods Don t be afraid to peek This will help you learn about the drying process and how long it takes For foods with higher moisture levels ...

Page 10: ...al and ﬁll the drying trays NEVER cover the center hole in the trays or the vents on the top lid Make sure the drying trays are securely nestled on top of each other and on the unit s base Plug the power cord into any standard 110 120 volt household outlet Consult the various tables at the end of the manual to get an idea as to when food is properly dehydrated and ready to be stored Tray Rotation ...

Page 11: ...modate the foods being dried An example would be some low tray stacking for banana chips and some tall stacking for large strawberry halves How to Operate your Food Dehydrator Your food dehydrator is simple to use and is designed to make the dehydra tion process simple and accurate if the instructions are followed Be sure that you have read the safety tips at the beginning of this manual before pr...

Page 12: ...ance in a safe place load and insert the trays then insert plug in the outlet 2 Select the desired temperature scale Change the C to F or from F to C by pressing and holding TEMP then pressing and holding TIMER Release the buttons then repeat as desired 3 Press and hold the TEMP button to select the desired temperature in a range of 30 80 degrees C or 86 176 degrees F When pressing the button the ...

Page 13: ...le The colon in the timer display will begin to ﬂash indicating it is running The display shows the remaining time of operation in the format HH MM You will also hear the fan operating 6 The dehydrator will stop automatically when the time expires or you can stop it any time using the ON OFF button Remove the plug from outlet If you would like to add more time during the cycle or if you want to ch...

Page 14: ...the fan housing unplug immediately and return the unit for service Slow drying Trays overﬁlled Fan jammed or running too slowly Air leaks due to warped or improperly stacked trays 1 Air must ﬂow freely around the food for proper drying Reduce quantity in trays or rearrange food 2 Check for foreign objects jam ming fan see Heat ok No fan 3 Fan motor running slow Return for service 4 Replace warped ...

Page 15: ... is cool before storing Heat and light will cause food to deteriorate Keep food in a dry cool and dark place Remove all the air you possible can from the storage container and close tightly Ideal storage temperature is 60 degrees F or lower Never store food directly in a metal container Avoid containers that breathe or have weak seal Check the contents of your dehydrated food for moisture during t...

Page 16: ...Cement walls and ﬂoors are often damp and cold Therefore dried food containers should not be placed directly on the ﬂoor or touching a basement or cellar wall as this can cause condensation in the container Do not store dried food near items with a strong odor such as varnish paint remover or kerosene Length of Storage Dried fruits and vegetables should not be stored longer than 1 year Plan to use...

Page 17: ...om stove and stand 2 to 3 hours Whole pieces of fruit take longest to reconstitute and are best left to soak overnight Other Reconstitution Hints If you drain reconstituted foods save the liquid This liquid has great nutritional value Freeze this liquid for later use in soups leathers pies or compotes There is no need to reconstitute ahead of time when making soups Dried vegetables can be added di...

Page 18: ...ydrator For drying times of fruits refer to the Fruit Timetable To avoid this darkening the fruit pieces can be dipped in solutions of lemon pineapple or orange juice or ascorbic acid prior to dehydration Dip the fruit in the solution for two minutes Drain on paper towels and place in drying trays Lemon Pineapple or Orange Juice Fresh or bottled lemon pineapple or orange juices are the best becaus...

Page 19: ...ss will concentrate when the leather is dry so don t make it too sweet It is best to use a fruit leather sheet designed for the purpose but if not available you can line on half of each drying tray with plastic wrap To maintain adequate circulation only half of each tray should be covered As always you must leave the drying tray s center hole uncovered If us ing more than one tray place the plasti...

Page 20: ...ions Here are some preparation guidelines that will help you get the most from your dried vegetables A few vegetables such as onions garlic peppers tomatoes and mush rooms can be dried and reconstituted successfully without pre treatment In general if vegetables must be steamed or blanched for freezing they must be treated for drying With the above named exceptions in mind most remaining vegetable...

Page 21: ...etables are slightly tender Veggie Chips Vegetable chips with their crunchy texture and great taste are so good you ll certainly want to plan for them Select vegetables such as cucumber eggplant zucchini or parsnips There is no need to peel Cut very thin slices about 1 8 inch thick Steam about 3 or 4 minutes if chip will be stored lon ger than 5 months Sprinkle with salt before drying or use seaso...

Page 22: ...because the acid breaks down the ﬁbers making the meat more tender Slicing meat while partially frozen will be easier especially if you want very thin slices A food processor or a specialized meat slicer can do a great job You can also tell your butcher that you are making dried meat or jerky and they will be glad to thin slice it for you When drying meat or game for stews soups etc Remember that ...

Page 23: ...eat Select a lean ﬂank or round steak about 1 to 1 1 2 inches thick Trim oﬀ all fat and connective tissue Fat hampers the ability of the meat to dry and connective tissue will make for a tough jerky to chew For easier cutting place meat in the freezer for about 30 minutes to partially freeze Then turn it over and freeze for an additional 15 minutes Cut across the grain into strips about 1 8 inch t...

Page 24: ...r hands before handling the meat and wash your hands after touching any other object or surface and before handling meat again Drying Other Items Flowers The ﬂowers should be picked after the dew has dried and before the evening dampness Flowers should be dried as quickly and as soon as possible after picking Discard any damaged or brown leaves Place in trays without over lapping Drying times will...

Page 25: ...ys After dehydrating allow nuts to cool before storing Nuts contain a lot of oil and the oil could cause the nuts to become rancid so you should freeze them to guarantee freshness When ready to use the nuts bring them to room temperature Dry for approximately 18 to 26 hours ...

Page 26: ...ch strips Cut core into 1 4 inch strips Leathery 6 to 14 Carrots Steam until tender Shred or cut into slices Leathery 6 to 12 Cauliﬂower Steam blanch until tender Trim and cut Leathery 6 to 16 Celery Cut stalks into 1 4 inch slices Brittle 6 to 14 Chives Chop Brittle 6 to 10 Cucumber Pare and cut into 1 2 inch slices Leathery 6 to 18 Eggplant Squash Trim and slice 1 4 inch to 1 2 inch thick Brittl...

Page 27: ... 8 inch strips Brittle 5 to 13 Apricots Clean cut in halves or in slices Pliable 12 to 38 Bananas Peel and cut into 1 8 inch slices Crisp 8 to 38 Berries Cut strawberries into 3 8 inch slices other berries whole No mois ture 8 to 26 Cherries Pitting is optional or pit when 50 dry Leathery 8 to 34 Cranberries Chop or leave whole Pliable 6 to 26 Dates Pit and slice Leathery 6 to 26 Figs Slice Leathe...

Page 28: ...an void your warranty of damage the dehydrator beyond repair Any such work must only be pre formed by an authorized service center FOOD DEHYDRATOR WARRANTY Your Victorio Food Dehydrator is guaranteed for the period of one 1 year from the date of purchase to be free from mechanical defects in material or workmanship The manufacturer s obligation hereunder is limited to repair ing or replacing such ...

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