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HOW TO USE THE DEHYDRATOR
NOTES:
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Food should be stored in an airtight container once properly cooled.
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To start, pause, or reset:
Press or press and hold the Pause/Start Button.
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To change time or temperature during drying without pausing or resetting:
Press the Time Button once or the Temperature Button twice. The last setting
will flash. Use arrows to adjust. Unit will continue drying automatically at the new
setting.
1. Place Dehydrator on a flat, sturdy surface with 6 inches of space around the
appliance for proper air ventilation.
2. Make sure the Drip Tray is on the bottom of the Dehydrator to catch food pieces or
drippings.
3. Plug in unit. Dehydrator will beep for 1 second.
4. Load Trays with food into slots. Make sure all 10 Trays are in the Dehydrator, even
if all Trays don’t have food.
5. Close Door.
6. Press ON/OFF (
I
/ ) Button to turn on. Default temperature 130°F (54°C) will flash
in Display for 5 seconds.
7. Press or Button to increase or decrease the temperature.
8. Press Time Button to select desired time. Default time 10 hr will flash in Display
for 5 seconds.
9. Press or Button to increase or decrease the time.
10. Press Pause/Start Button to begin dehydrating.
FOOD SAFETY TIPS
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For food safety, to help ensure any bacteria present are destroyed, choose
pretreatment or post treatment from below:
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Pretreatment of Meat Prior to Dehydrating –
Preheat a standard oven to 350°F
(177°C). Drain and discard marinade, if used, from meat. Pat dry with paper towels
and place meat in a single layer, leaving a space around each piece on baking
sheet. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (72°C).
Poultry must reach 165°F (74°C).
NOTE:
This method may reduce drying time and
may result in a drier texture.
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Post Treatment of Meat After Dehydrating –
Preheat a standard oven to 275°F
(135°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil. Place jerky in a single layer, leaving a
small space around each piece. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely on a
wire rack. Pat jerky dry with paper towels to remove any surface fats before storing.
