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DEHYDRATOR

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WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD

OF DEHYDRATING!

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trition of fresh fruits, vegetables and meats like a L’EQUIP Expandable Dehydrator.

Dehydrating food opens a new dimension in preserving fruits, vegetables

and meats. Your new L’EQUIP Expandable Dehydrator will perfectly capture

season eating enjoyment.

well as main courses, salads, baked dishes, even desserts – all made from nutri-

tious, dried food. The L’EQUIP dries food faster, better and at less cost. The filter

This energy efficient dehydrator helps you prepare delicious, energy-filled snacks as

ensures that foods being dried will be free from impurities in the air.

with your L’EQUIP Expandable Food Dehydrator.

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Страница 1: ...DEHYDRATOR E X PA N D A B L E 5 2 8 5 2 4 ...

Страница 2: ...e in mind We re confident you will appreciate its ease of operation as you enjoy all the different creations you can make for years to come CONGRATULATIONS You re now the proud owner of the L EQUIP Expandable Dehydrator This dehydrator is designed with both your health and convenience in mind ease of operation as you enjoy all the years to come DEHYDRATOR ...

Страница 3: ...facturer may cause hazards Do not use outdoors Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces Do not use appliance for other than intended household use Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven Do not place dehydrator on a towel or carpet as this will restrict the dehydra least one inch of space around the dehydrator for proper ventilation ...

Страница 4: ... EQUIP Expandable Dehydrator will perfectly capture season eating enjoyment well as main courses salads baked dishes even desserts all made from nutri tious dried food The L EQUIP dries food faster better and at less cost The filter This energy efficient dehydrator helps you prepare delicious energy filled snacks as ensures that foods being dried will be free from impurities in the air with your L...

Страница 5: ...t and size of the food is reduced There are no worries about spoilage unlike frozen foods if there is a loss of electricity Food becomes more energy dense Food is not subjected to extreme high temperatures as in the canning process Preparation is easy and the drying process doesn t need to be constantly attended Dehydrating can be done overnight Dehydrated foods are easy to store and simple to use...

Страница 6: ...tic warm soapy water Do not put trays mesh inserts or fruit leather sheets in the dishwasher Heat from most dishwashers on drying cycle can warp drying trays Hand wash only Do not put the power unit base in water Wipe with a clean cloth Trays Temperature Control Knob Base ...

Страница 7: ...lts Mesh Tray Inserts 528 Includes 6 524 Includes 4 Prevents small or diced pieces of fruits and vegetables from falling through holes in the dehydrator trays Additional inserts are available as an accessory from your L Equip dealer Fruit Leather Sheets 528 Includes 2 Additional sheets are available as an accessory from your L EQUIP dealer These sheets fit directly into the trays and are designed ...

Страница 8: ...hydrated and ready to be stored 7 You are now ready to dehydrate Care and Maintenance After each use clean the drying trays and dehydrator lid with warm soapy wa ter Do not wash trays lid or base in the dishwasher Heat from most dishwash ers on drying cycle can warp drying trays Soaking and or using a plastic scrub ber may remove stubborn particles Do not use abrasive scrubbers cleaners or solvent...

Страница 9: ...y for food to dry Try Air leaks due to warped or reducing quantity on each tray improperly stacked trays 2 Check for foreign objects pieces of dried food jamming or slowing the fan 3 Replace warped trays Note The heat from most dishwashers on the drying cycle can warp the drying trays Trays must be hand washed only 4 Re stack trays properly Uneven Drying Variation in food thickness 1 Verify that f...

Страница 10: ...ritional value Peeling is a personal preference If you would normally peel the food for a specific recipe plan to peel the food to be dehydrated Peel apples intended for pies or tomatoes intended for soup It is better not to peel if the dried food is to be eaten as a snack Cutting Makes a Difference Always try to slice or cut food the same size Slic ing to a uniform thickness will result in more e...

Страница 11: ...es such as onions garlic peppers tomatoes and mushrooms can be dried and reconstituted successfully without heat treatment In general if vegetables must be steamed or blanched for freezing they must be treated for drying Blanchingisfasterthansteaming butsomenutrientsarelostintheblanchingwater Benefits of Blanching Steaming Sets color Stops ripening process enzymatic action Prevents changes in flav...

Страница 12: ...ays sit away from dehydrator for 10 minutes to let excess easy cleanup on the bottom two trays Alternate placing the sheets on one half of each tray This will allow the warm air to circulate Then place these two bottom trays without food directly on the dehydrator base Do not use wax paper as the wax will melt at dehydration temperatures Remember to always leave the center hole uncovered or unobst...

Страница 13: ...m brittle or slightly browned they are still usable for soups or most baked goods They may take slightly longer to reconstitute and require additional water but flavor is generally not impaired Tray Rotation The L EQUIP Dehydrator is designed to operate with up to 20 trays When using more than 4 trays periodic rotation will give optimum results Inspect drying trays periodically Rotate trays if foo...

Страница 14: ...ht fitting lid Labeling Label dehydrated food with the name of the product date dried and quantity weight This helps in rotating food and minimizes waste Location Cool dark and dry are the keys to maintaining the quality of dried food Glass jars or plastic containers should be placed in a paper bag or in a closed cabinet to keep out light Cement walls and floors are often damp Dried food contain e...

Страница 15: ...d For vegetables and fruits to be used in soufflés pies quick breads doughs or batters use 2 parts water to 3 parts by volume dried food For vegetables and fruits which will be cooked in liquid such as vegetable side dishes fruit toppings and compotes use 1 to 1 parts water to 1 part dried food Extra liquid may be required for proper cooking Chopped and shredded foods reconstitute quickly Generall...

Страница 16: ...lueberries that will be left whole must have their skins poked or be placed in boiling water for 1 2 minutes to remove waxy coating Berries may be blanched or steamed to pop their skins which will shorten the dehydration time Cut remove stems stones pits cores and seeds Cutting uniform slices will allow food to dry evenly Cut fruit into slices pieces or halves Uniform slices are best for most frui...

Страница 17: ... 2 min Blot dry Kiwi Peel Cut into slices Slice 1 4 3 8 thick 13 17 Mangos Remove skin and slice 10 18 Melons Remove skin and seeds Use deepest 12 16 tray for watermelon Cut in slices as thick as deep tray size will allow Peaches Peel if desired For easy peeling dip in 6 16 Leathery may be slightly boiling water until skin cracks Cut in sticky in center half Pit Cut in slices Pears Wash Peel if de...

Страница 18: ... sheets on alternate halves of the trays in the stack When drying sticky purees bananas for instance spray a small amount of vegetable oil on the fruit leather sheet or plastic wrap After all fruit leather puree is the texture of leather and has no sticky spots It should easily remove from the fruit leather sheet Wrap in plastic wrap and store at room temperature or refrigerate For further variati...

Страница 19: ... dried product Chicken breasts are leaner than dark meat Cleanliness is critical when working with raw meats Make sure all surfaces utensils and your hands are washed thoroughly dried Braising pot roasting or steaming are best because no fat is used with these cooking methods Never dehydrate raw chicken or poultry because it could contain salmonella Cut meats across the grain into thin strips abou...

Страница 20: ...e placed uncooked in the dehydrator Your L EQUIP Expandable Dehydrator quickly turns thin strips of seasoned meat into a hearty snack It is recommended that pork not be dried for jerky as the drying temperature is not high enough to kill harmful bacteria It is essential when working with raw meats to keep working conditions clean Wash hands thoroughly each time you touch another item Make sure all...

Страница 21: ...emperature to 140 Let food trays sit away from dehydrator for 10 minutes to let excess towels for easy cleanup Jerky generally takes 6 to 12 hours to dry This is a general guideline Drying times may vary Dehydrate until strips are dry but can be bent with out breaking Jerky should be tough slightly chewy not brittle with no evidence of moisture Soy Marinade Marinates about 1 pounds beef cup soy sa...

Страница 22: ...ed or grated Dryvegetablesuntilthereisnovisiblesignofmoistureandtheyarebrittle hard or crisp Peas should shatter when hit with a knife Vegetable Powders Vegetables may be pureed dried as leathers and then powdered for making juices soup bases dips salad dressings or baby foods Dehydrate vegetable leather until very brittle Immediately powder small amounts at a time in a dry blender Brittle sliced ...

Страница 23: ...d slices julienne strips or cubes Blanch 4 14 steam Skin may be dried separately Greens 4 10 Mushrooms Remove woody stems Wipe with brush or cloth Do not wash 4 10 Slice or cube Small mushrooms may be dried whole Okra 4 10 Onions 6 12 Peas Shell Sort Blanch steam 5 14 Peppers Remove stem and seed head Cut in rings strips or dice Seeds may 5 12 also be dried Blanch steam For seeds use leather sheet...

Страница 24: ...tly in cold water Spread on absorbent towel or shake off any visible moisture Be sure to remove any brown spots and insect debris from the leaves Strip leaves from larger stems Parsley and sage may be dried on the stems Entire pods or seeds of chili peppers can be dried Herbs can be placed on the drying trays within minutes of picking and cleaning Use either mesh insert trays or fruit leather shee...

Страница 25: ...small bowl cream butter or margarine Slowly add lemon juice Add herbs and salt and pepper to taste Cover and refrigerate Herb Part of plant to dehydrate Avg Dry Time Hrs Basil Leaves 1 3 Chili Peppers Pods 5 12 Chives Leaves Chop 2 3 Cilantro Leaves 1 3 Cumin Seeds 2 5 Dill Leaves 1 3 Fennel Leaves and seeds 1 3 leaves 2 5 seeds Garlic Cloves Break bulbs into cloves 3 5 Remove outer peel of each c...

Страница 26: ...containers until ready to be mixed Potpourris can be placed in cloth bags to make sachets Rose Potpourri cup dried rose petals cup dried mint leaves 2 Tbsp dried lavender flowers 2 Tbsp powdered dried orange peel 1 Tbsp dried bay leaf pieces 1 Tbsp dried stick cinnamon pieces 1 Tbsp orrisroot 3 drops lavender oil Combine all ingredients Stir Place in decorative airtight jar Orrisroot is a fixative...

Страница 27: ...for 4 to 6 weeks stirring gently every other day When potpourri begins to lose its smell add a few drops of a scented oil to reactivate Herb Potpourri cup dried lemon balm cup dried spearmint cup dried thyme 1 cup dried rosemary cup dried sage cup dried summer savory 12 cardamon seeds crushed cup dried lemon peel 2 Tbsp orrisroot 5 drops pure lemon extract 5 drops pure orange extract Combine all i...

Страница 28: ...e Fill tall glass with ice cubes Pour glass half full of puree Add ginger ale to fill Stir Sweeten to taste with grenadine or sugar syrup Banana Smoothie cup dried banana chips 8 oz yogurt 8 oz milk tsp cinnamon optional tsp vanilla Honey 1 2 cups coarsely crushed ice Place banana chips yogurt milk cinnamon and vanilla in blender Whip until smooth Add honey to taste and blend again Add ice and whi...

Страница 29: ... eggs Add dry ingredients and stir just until large lumps disappear Do not over mix Form pancakes on a hot greased griddle Place 1 tsp rehydrated blueberries on top of each pancake Turn pancakes when bubbles appear Serve with hot syrup Makes 24 pancakes Blueberry Muffins cup dried blueberries cup grape juice 1 cups flour cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder tsp salt 1 egg cup milk cup oil Soak dried blue...

Страница 30: ...r Add honey to taste Spread mixture 3 8 thick on leather sheets Place in dehydrator and dry 3 to 3 hours Stir and re spread jam about once each hour When mixture is consistency of jam pour into a glass jar and refrigerate or freeze allow room for expansion Makes 1 cup Substitution Almost any fruit or berry can be substituted for peaches Desserts Spicy Carrot Cookies 1 cup dried grated carrots cup ...

Страница 31: ...sit 30 minutes stirring twice Beat together Let sit 30 minutes stirring twice Beat together butter or margarine brown sugar egg 2 Tbsp water and vanilla until creamy Stir to ture Fold in carrots Drop by teaspoonfuls onto slightly greased baking sheets Bake in 350 F oven for 15 18 minutes or until lightly browned Makes 4 dozen Barb s Carrot Cake Recipe by Barb Lockert 1 cups oil 3 eggs 1 cups sugar...

Страница 32: ...up flaked coconut Omit raisins Banana Nut Cookies Substitute 1 cup chopped dried bananas for dried apples Increase flour to 1 cups Omit raisins and granola Add 1 cup uncooked oatmeal and 1 cup chopped nuts Apple Pie 5 cups dried sliced apples 3 cups boiling water cup sugar 2 Tbsp cornstarch tsp cinnamon Dash nutmeg Pastry for 9 inch 2 crust pie Sugar and cinnamon Combine apples and boiling water L...

Страница 33: ...re Spoon fill ing into center of each Brush edges with lightly beaten egg Fold over one half of the square to form a triangle Seal edges with fork Brush tops with beaten egg Sprinkle with sugar Cut 2 air vents in each Transfer to ungreased baking sheet with spatula Bake in 435 F for 20 minutes or until browned Makes 6 Nectarine Angel Cake 1 angel food cake 2 cups dried nectarine slices 2 cups wate...

Страница 34: ...of the dehydrator Soups Sauces Vegetable Soup cup dried sliced potatoes cup dried green beans cup dried sliced carrots 2 Tbsp dried chopped onion 4 cups water 5 dried tomato slices 3 Tbsp dried green peas 1 heaping Tbsp dried Okra optional 1 Tbsp dried parsley tsp dried thyme tsp salt tsp pepper Combine potatoes green beans carrots and onion with water in heavy pot Bring to a boil Remove from heat...

Страница 35: ...sp Parmesan cheese and a slice of mozzarella or provolone cheese Bake in oven at 400 F until cheese melts Serves 4 tsp salt 1 8 tsp pepper Add broccoli zucchini and onion to boiling water Cover Let stand 1 hour Sim mer 15 minutes Combine undrained vegetables and chicken broth in blender Puree until smooth Melt butter in saucepan Add flour Cook over medium heat until bubbly Remove from heat Stir in...

Страница 36: ...alted nuts Great for hiking Dusted Pineapple Sprinkle dried pineapple pieces with confectioner s sugar Vegetables Cous Cous Creation Recipe by Barbara Lockert cup dehydrated onion cup dehydrated celery cup dehydrated red pepper cup dehydrated green pepper cup dehydrated tomatoes cup dehydrated mushrooms 1 2 garlic cloves minced 5 Tbsp vegetable broth powder or chicken or beef 2 cups cous cous 5 cu...

Страница 37: ...rd Pour into greased 2 quart baking dish Combine cup dry bread crumbs and 3 Tbsp melted butter Sprinkle over vegetables Bake in 350 F for 30 35 minutes until browned Scalloped Potatoes 2 cups dried potato slices or diced potatoes cup dried onion can use fresh chopped 1 13 oz can evaporated milk 1 8 oz sour cream 1 10 oz can cream of chicken soup 1 cups grated cheddar or jack cheese less may be use...

Страница 38: ...e sheets on alternating sides of the tray 10 per pkg Mesh Tray Inserts Efficient drying of smaller or diced fruits and vegetables and herbs is a snap with Mesh Tray Inserts You can even make your own breakfast cereal or trail mix The stickiest fruits and vegetables come off the Mesh Tray Inserts much easier than the drying trays Available as an accessory 2 per pkg Extra trays and Deep trays Avalia...

Страница 39: ...nce all other warranties express or implied other than the limited warranty de scribed on this page are excluded The only remedy for damage covered by the limited warranty is repair or replacement L EQUIP will not refund the purc hase price or provide any other remedy This warranty applies to products purchased and operated in the U S A and Canada only Transportation handling and or shipping costs...

Страница 40: ...DEHYDRATOR 40 180 West 500 North North Salt Lake UT 84054 2010 All Rights Reserved ...

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