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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

With proper care, your Ronco Electric Dehydrator™ is designed to provide years of
household service. Be sure to follow these basic precautions when using this electrical
appliance.

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

1. Do not touch heating coil or fan motor area until it has cooled off.
2.

DANGER!

Avoid touching hot surfaces.

DO NOT

immerse cord, plugs or the base assembly in water or other liquids.

Protect yourself from electrical hazards.

ALWAYS

supervise children closely when any appliance is used by or near

children.

WHEN NOT IN USE

(and before cleaning), appliance should be unplugged

from outlet. Allow to cool thoroughly before removing or replacing parts.

6. Do not plug in dehydrator while top is inverted (storage position) and do not

invert top into bottom for storage until unit has completely cooled down.

DANAGER

if appliance cord or plug is damaged or if appliance has been

damaged or has malfunctioned,

DO NOT OPERATE!

A HAZARD

may be caused by the use of accessory attachments NOT

recommended by the appliance manufacturer.

9. Do not plug in outdoors.
10.

USE CAUTION!

Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of the

counter or table.

11.

DO NOT

place appliance in a heated oven, or on or near a gas or electrical

burner.

12. Do not use appliances for other than intended use.
13. A short cordset is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is
exercised in there use.

a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as

great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

b. The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the

countertop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
accidentally.

14. To clean bottom, wipe with damp cloth. DO NOT REMOVE HEATING

ELEMENT OR FAN MOTOR FOR CLEANING. To clean trays or lids, use
sponge and mild soap.

15. Do not pour liquids in the dehydrator unless using manufacturer’s liquid holding

trays or plastic kitchen wrap such as “Saran Wrap”™

Keep these instructions in handy place

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY!

Ronco Inventions, LLC

P.O. Box 4052 - Beverly Hills, CA 90213-4052

Summary of Contents for Electric Dehydrator

Page 1: ... the use of accessory attachments NOT recommended by the appliance manufacturer 9 Do not plug in outdoors 10 USE CAUTION Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of the counter or table 11 DO NOT place appliance in a heated oven or on or near a gas or electrical burner 12 Do not use appliances for other than intended use 13 A short cordset is provided to reduce the hazards resultin...

Page 2: ...EATS 17 JERKY RECIPES 18 MAKING YOGURT FOOD DEHYDRATOR CLAY FOR CRAFTS HERBS AND HERB TEAS SACHETS AND POTPOURRIS BABY FOOD FRUIT ROLL UPS OR FRUIT LEATHER 1996 1997 1998 2001 BY ronco inventions LLC All rights resewed Not part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopy and recording or any information storage or retrieval...

Page 3: ...ds on their sea voyages Dried foods have been stored on board ships throughout the world since ancient days The pilgrims found the American Indians drying food Pioneers used dried beef jerky and other dried foods as staples on their journeys across the country More recently Astronauts who landed on the moon enjoyed desserts of dried fruit Today there is interest in nutrition Because of the ease co...

Page 4: ... needed Most food products release moisture rapidly during early stage of drying This means they can absorb large amounts of heat and give off large quantities of water vapor while remaining at a temperature well below that are the drying air FIVE EASY STEPS TO DEHYDRATE FOOD 1 Slice most foods thin about 2 Do not overlap your food on trays 3 Rotate and turn trays 4 Remove food when it looks and f...

Page 5: ...riety you my dip fruits in Jell O powders lime or orange juice spices or honey For another tasty flavor sprinkle with cinnamon or coconut Combine any of the above for your own special taste treats Sodium Bisulfate Ask your pharmacist for food safe USP grade only You need only 1 teaspoon of sodium bisulfate dissolved in a quart of water To help prevent any loss of vitamins and to maintain a bright ...

Page 6: ...ially dried fruits sold in grocery stores PACKING AND STORAGE Fruits cut into a wide range of sizes should be allowed to sweat or condition for a week after drying to equalize the moisture among the pieces before placing in long term storage To condition place fruit in a non aluminum non plastic container and put in a dry well ventilated and protected area Keep away from moisture Dried foods shoul...

Page 7: ...old Spoilage could occur if soaking is prolonged at room temperature Refrigerate if soaking for longer than 1 to 2 hours To conserve nutritive value use the water remaining after soaking and cooking as part of the liquid needed in recipes One cup of dried vegetables reconstitutes to about 2 cups To replace the moisture removed from most vegetables barely cover them with cold water and soak 20 minu...

Page 8: ...ds barely touching but not overlapping 7 About 6 to 10 of the moisture may remain in food without danger of spoilage Many dried foods will have a leathery consistency rather like licorice 8 Blanching or steaming is advisable for vegetables to inactivate the natural enzymes responsible for undesirable color changes Also it facilitates quick dehydration and reconstitution In some cases blanching is ...

Page 9: ...ays with motorized fan models ROTATING THE TRAYS 5 TRAY CONVECITON AIR MODEL LID LID LID 1 5 3 2 4 2 3 3 1 4 2 5 5 1 4 BASE BASE BASE START ROTATE ROTATE 7 TRAY CONVECTION AIR MODEL LID LID LID 1 7 4 2 6 3 3 5 2 4 4 1 5 3 7 6 2 6 7 1 5 BASE BASE BASE START ROTATE ROTATE Example Rotate trays about every 6 hours Occasionally check to see if your food is dehydrated Your Food Dehydrator is designed to...

Page 10: ... in drying ROTATING THE TRAYS 10 TRAY DELUXE MOTORIZED FAN MODEL LID LID LID 1 10 5 2 9 4 3 8 3 4 7 2 5 6 1 6 5 10 7 4 9 8 3 8 9 2 7 10 1 6 BASE BASE BASE START ROTATE ROTATE Example Rotate trays about every 6 hours 15 TRAY DELUXE MOTORIZED FAN MODEL LID LID LID 1 15 8 2 14 7 3 13 6 4 12 5 5 11 4 6 10 3 7 9 2 8 8 1 9 7 15 10 6 14 11 5 13 12 4 12 13 3 11 14 2 10 15 1 9 BASE BASE BASE START ROTATE R...

Page 11: ...o help retain color without penetrating skin of fruit Pliable 2 3 days 3 trays max 12 hours Artichoke Hearts Slice hearts into 1 8 strips boil in cup water with 1 tablespoon lemon juice for 5 to 8 minutes Brittle 1 1 days 9 hours Asparagus Cut into 1 pieces Tips are best Stems crushed after drying make an excellent seasoning Brittle 1 1 days 9 hours Bananas Remove peel cut into 1 8 thick Slices or...

Page 12: ...herries Do not stem until ready to prepare Pitting is optional or pit when 50 dry Leathery but sticky 1 days 9 hours Chives Chop spread on tray Brittle 1 day 4 hours Corn Remove husks silk and blemishes just before steaming Blanch on cob until milk is set Cut from cob spread over tray For even drying stir kernels several times Brittle 1 2 days 6 9 hours Cranberries Chop for flakes or leave whole N...

Page 13: ... Parsnips Same as carrots 1 2 days 12 hours Peaches Remove peel during dehydration if desired Pit when 50 dehydrated Halve or quarter with cup side up Pliable leathery 2 3 days 3 trays max 18 hours Pears Peel remove core and woody tissue Cut into slices or rings halves quarters or eighths Pliable leathery 1 3 days 3 tray max 24 hours Peas Use only tender sweet varieties Shell and blanch 3 5 minute...

Page 14: ...9 hours Tomatoes Remove stems To remove kin dip briefly in boiling water then peel Cut in halves or slices Leathery 1 3 days max 3 trays 10 hours Turnips Same as carrots but slice thin 1 2 days 9 hours Zucchini See eggplant 1 2 days 9 hours Dried or reconstituted fruits and vegetables can be used in a variety of ways Use dried fruit for snacks at home on the trail or on the ski slopes Use pieces i...

Page 15: ...d cut into thin strips Simmer slowly in a solution of approximately 2 cups water and 2 cups sugar for 1 hours Test for tenderness Place on trays and dry until pliable Cool and store in an airtight containers Use for snacks or in cooking FRUIT COMPOTE Combine any or all of the following dried fruits in whatever amounts you desire Soak overnight or for several hours in enough water to cover Add hone...

Page 16: ...dried apples 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup sugar brown or white 1 teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon salt teaspoon allspice 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon butter 1 double piecrust recipe teaspoon mace Reconstitute apples by adding just enough water to cover the apples More water can be added if necessary Soak for about four hours Over soaking will produce a loss of flavor Sift dry ingredients together and m...

Page 17: ...10 baking dish Top with layer of half the cheese Cover with remaining potatoes Add seasonings to milk and pour over layered potatoes and cheese combination Dot with butter and top with remaining cheese Bake at 350 until tender CREAMY CORN Soak corn in sufficient milk to cover Simmer about hour or until tender Stir in enough flour or cornstarch to thicken slightly Season to taste with salt butter p...

Page 18: ...resher than the store bought variety and this granola is fun to make 5 cups rolled oats cup brown sugar firmly packed cup wheat germ cup honey cup dried apple chopped cup sesame seeds 1 cup raisins 1 teaspoon vanilla cup chopped dates 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup pecans or almonds chopped Mix all ingredients together until evenly distributed Dry with paper towel Spread out on herb screen tray of dehy...

Page 19: ...elected meat for you free of charge We suggest meat be sliced about 1 8 thick If meat is slightly thicker increase marination time Marinate in a combination of soy sauce sweetened to taste with brown sugar and liquid smoke optional Add crushed chili pepper if you like it hot Marinate the meat for 5 10 minutes Thicker cuts of meat will need to marinate considerably longer It is important that the m...

Page 20: ...h lids 5 Set on top tray for about eight hours 6 Refrigerate before using If a slightly sweet product is desired add a small amount of honey or maple syrup or sugar to the milk mixture before the yogurt culture is added Check label to make sure it is natural with no additives and has not been pasteurized after becoming yogurt Pasteurization after making kills the culture and therefore cannot start...

Page 21: ...JECTS HOBBIES GIFTS HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS DECORATIONS RAINY DAY FUN WREATHS NAPKIN RINGS PHOTO FRAMES CHRISTMAS TRIM ORNAMENTS FUN JEWELRY DOLLS FIGURINES CENTERPIECES NAME TAGS CANDLE HOLDERS CHILD HAND PRINTS DOG PRINTS MAGNET ARTS PINS TOYS MINATURES ...

Page 22: ...ouching each other on the trays Dehydrate for 2 3 days or 18 to 24 hours with the fan motor You really can t over dry them Be sure your testers break with a snap and are completely dry inside Notes 1 Roll dough as smoothly as possible 2 Remember not to make ornaments art too tall They must fit within the height without touching the next tray on the top 3 Paint with any crafts paint after dehydrati...

Page 23: ...cloves a bit of dried rosemary or mint for variety It is best to keep the container closed until all of the fragrances have blended Then during the winter months the room can have the smell of fresh springtime A small bag made of sheer material tied with a ribbon and placed in your drawers will provide a nice lingering fragrance for years BABY FOOD Make nutritious baby food without preservative st...

Page 24: ...Should a defect develop within a year of normal use you may return it for repair or replacement Contact our customer service department for a total cost for shipping handling and insurance to mail in along with the product MOTORIZED FAN MODELS SIX MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Ronco Inventions LLC warrants to the original purchaser owner of this new product that it is free from defects in materials and w...

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