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Table of Contents

Parts Diagram ...........................................................................................1

Important Safety Instructions ................................................................2

Operating Precautions .............................................................................2

Product Overview ....................................................................................3

Care Instructions ......................................................................................3

Product Specifications

.............................................................................4

Assembly & Use Instructions ................................................................4

Drying Fruits ............................................................................................5

Drying Vegetables ....................................................................................7

Drying Herbs ............................................................................................9

Drying Meats ............................................................................................9

Making Fruit Leathers .......................................................................... 11

Helpful Tips ........................................................................................... 12

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................ 13

Recipes .................................................................................................... 14

Notes ....................................................................................................... 17

Warranty/Contact Info ........................................................ Back Cover

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Page 1: ...VICTORIO Food DEHYDRATOR Instruction Manual VKP1006 ...

Page 2: ...tructions 4 Drying Fruits 5 Drying Vegetables 7 Drying Herbs 9 Drying Meats 9 Making Fruit Leathers 11 Helpful Tips 12 Troubleshooting Guide 13 Recipes 14 Notes 17 Warranty Contact Info Back Cover For the most up to date manual or for more information regarding this product visit our website www Victorio info Copyright 2013 Victorio Kitchen Products All Rights Reserved ...

Page 3: ...Food Dehydrator includes everything shown below Parts List 1 Lid Not Sold Separately 2 VKP1008 Fruit Leather Tray 1 Included 3 VKP1007 Drying Trays 5 Included 4 Heating Base Not Sold Separately All replacement parts are available on our website www Victorio info 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 4: ...alified technicians only To disconnect the motor turn all controls to the off O position then remove the plug from the outlet Do not unplug by pulling on the cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Do not leave the motor plugged in when not in use and before cleaning To reduce the risk of electric shock do not immerse the motor in water or other liquid Do not place or store the motor where it c...

Page 5: ... your Food Dehydrator will help it last so be sure to read through all the instructions contained in this manual before using it for the first time Care Instructions To ensure your Food Dehydrator works properly at all times please follow the care and handling instructions below 1 When you receive your Food Dehydrator remove the trays and heating base from the packaging Wash all trays in warm soap...

Page 6: ...e unit and result in a risk of fire See the diagram at right for proper air flow in the Dehydrator 3 Prepare your food items as directed in the following sections of this manual 4 Fill Trays with evenly cut or sliced food pieces If food is not prepared in equal thickness it will not dry evenly and can mold or spoil quickly 5 Do not overfill the drying trays This could keep air from circulating and...

Page 7: ...d fruit takes longer to dry Fruits dried whole take the longest to dry Before drying small fruits like grapes or blueberries skins need to be checked or cracked to speed drying Check Fruit Skins To crack the fruit skins place the fruit in boiling water briefly Then quickly plunge it into cold water to keep it from cooking This step allows the moisture inside to escape during the drying process Pre...

Page 8: ...s not as effective as pure ascorbic acid Juices high in vitamin C include orange lemon pineapple grape and cranberry Each juice adds its own color and flavor to the fruit Directions for Use Place enough juice to cover the fruit in a bowl Add cut fruit Soak 3 to 5 minutes remove fruit drain well and place on dryer trays This solution may be used twice before being replaced The used juice can be con...

Page 9: ...or their location in the dehydrator Conditioning is a process used to equalize the moisture and reduce the risk of mold growth To condition the fruit take the dried fruit that has cooled and pack it loosely in plastic or glass jars Seal the containers and let them stand for seven to ten days The excess moisture in some pieces will be absorbed by the drier pieces Shake the jars daily to separate th...

Page 10: ... fitting lid and a wire basket colander or sieve placed so the steam will circulate freely around the vegetables Add water to the pot and bring to a rolling boil Place the vegetables loosely in the basket no more than 2 inches deep Place the basket of vegetables in the pot making sure the water does not come in contact with the vegetables Cover and steam for steaming times on specific vegetables v...

Page 11: ...information was taken from the University of Georgia s So Easy to Preserve pp 343 346 and Colorado State University Extension s Fact Sheet No 9 311 Meat Choice Preparation Jerky can be made from almost any lean meat including beef pork venison or smoked turkey breast Raw poultry is generally not recommended for use in making jerky because of the texture and flavor of the finished product Use only ...

Page 12: ...ltiply on moist high protein foods like meat and poultry and can cause illness if the products are not handled correctly If pork or wild game is used to make jerky the meat should be treated to kill the trichinella parasite before it is sliced and marinated This parasite causes the disease trichinosis To treat the meat freeze a portion that is 6 inches or less thick at 0ºF or below for at least 30...

Page 13: ...ir causes off flavors and rancidity to develop Label and date packages Store containers of jerky in a cool dry dark place or the refrigerator or freezer Properly dried jerky will keep for approximately two weeks in a sealed container at room temperature It will keep for 3 to 6 months in the refrigerator and up to one year in the freezer Check occasionally to be sure no mold is forming Making Fruit...

Page 14: ...creases tartness and makes the leather smoother and more pliable Drying Fruit Leather Fruit leather trays can be sprayed lightly with a cooking spray to keep the fruit leather from sticking Spread pureé evenly about 1 8 1 4 inch thick onto fruit leather trays Avoid overfilling the trays Leather dries from the outside edge toward the center Test for dryness by touching the center of the leather no ...

Page 15: ...s in fruit leather for kids Roll cut shapes in plastic wrap for storage TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION The top trays dry too slowly Rotate one tray from the bottom of the stack to the top during each hour of drying time This will even out the dryness of each tray Fruit leather sticks to trays and cannot be cleanly peeled off The trays were not sprayed with a cooking spray beforehand The fr...

Page 16: ...t 10 hours this will be highly dependent on the relative humidity of the drying room Test for dryness by touching gently in several places near center of leather no indentation should be evident 4 Peel leather from trays while still warm Leave the second tray on the dehydrator while you peel the first leather or re warm leathers slightly in the dehydrator if they cool too much prior to peeling Cut...

Page 17: ...rlic powder 1 2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon hickory smoke flavored salt Combine all ingredients Place strips of meat in a shallow pan and cover with marinade Cover and refrigerate 1 2 hours or overnight Products marinated for several hours may be more salty than some people prefer If you choose to heat the meat prior to drying to decrease the risk of food borne illness do so at the end of the...

Page 18: ...e skins see p 5 for more information about checking fruit skins Then place the grapes in cold water to keep them from cooking Repeat this process for each pound of grapes Remove the grapes from the cold water and dry off any excess liquid with clean paper towels or a kitchen cloth Add 1 pound of fruit to each drying tray Dry the grapes until they are pliable with no moisture pockets remaining Once...

Page 19: ...17 Notes ...

Page 20: ...valid if the appliance has been operated within the U S or Canada and used for its intended purposes These products are for household use only Items Not Covered Return shipping costs or returned items lost in transit Damages to the product due to accident misuse abuse negligence or if the appliance has been altered in any way Products used outside of the United States or Canada Victorio Kitchen Pr...

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