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VEGETABLE PREPARATION

DRYNESS 

TEST

TIME 
(Hrs) 

Artichokes 

Cut hearts into 3 mm (1/8") strips. 

Brittle 

4 – 12

Boil 5 – 8 minutes in a mixture 
of 15 ml (1 tbsp.) lemon juice 
and 250 ml (1 cup) water.

Asparagus 

Cut into 25 mm (1") pieces.

Brittle 

4 – 10 

Beans, wax 

Cut into 25 mm (1") pieces. Steam Brittle 

4 – 15

and green

blanch until translucent. Stir beans 
on tray once half dried to ensure 
more even drying. 

Beets 

Steam, remove tops, skin and roots.  Brittle/dark red 

4 – 12

Slice or dice into 6 mm (1/4") pieces. 

Broccoli 

Separate into florets. Steam until 

Brittle 

4 – 15

tender, 3 – 5 minutes. 

Brussel  

Cut sprouts from stocks. Cut in half  Brittle 

4 – 16 

Sprouts

lengthwise. Steam until tender.

Cabbage 

Trim, then cut into 3 mm (1/8") 

Leathery 

4 – 10 

thick strips. 

Carrots 

Slice or dice into 6 mm (1/4”) pieces.  Leathery 

4 – 15 

Steam until tender. 

Cauliflower Separate into florets. Dip into mixture  Leathery 

4 – 15

of 2 litres/quarts water and 45 ml 
(3 tbsp.) salt for 2 minutes. Steam 
until tender. 

Celery 

Separate leaves and stalks. 

Brittle 

4 – 12

Cut stalks into 6 mm (1/4") 
slices. Place both on tray 
to dry. Remove leaves first 
they dry faster. 

Chives 

Chop and spread on tray. 

Brittle 

4 – 6 

Corn Remove husks and silks. Steam 

Brittle 

4 – 16

on cob until tender. Cut from cob 
and spread on tray. Use cheese 
cloth to prevent kernels from 
falling through tray. To ensure 
even drying, stir several times. 

Cucumbers 

Pare and cut into 3 mm (1/8") slices.  Leathery 

4 – 15

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Booklet DH1273_EN_Salton Booklet  10/27/11  5:11 PM  Page 9

Содержание DH1273

Страница 1: ...Instruction Booklet Model DH1273 food dehydrator DH1273_IB_SNK_E indd 1 DH1273_IB_SNK_E indd 1 8 22 13 5 33 PM 8 22 13 5 33 PM ...

Страница 2: ... section 8 The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by Salton may cause hazards 9 DO NOT use outdoors 10 DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 11 DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 12 DO NOT block the air vents in the Dehydrator Cover 13 DO NOT use for other than intended use 14 To disconnect turn the power switc...

Страница 3: ...rying different types of food You can even use the Dehydrator to dry flowers for arrangements or potpourri DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 1 Vented See through Cover 2 5 Stackable Dehydrator Trays 3 Base 4 On Off Switch 5 Temperature Control BEFORE FIRST USE 1 Unpack and remove all parts and packaging materials from the carton 2 DO NOT plug the power cord into any outlet before reading the instructions 3 Was...

Страница 4: ...ck Always use the Dehydrator Cover 6 Begin to check on food before the dehydration time is complete 7 When dehydration is complete remove individual pieces and store in containers or food bags See the Packing and Storage section If some pieces are not yet done leave them on the dehydrator and check frequently until all food dehydration is complete 8 Press the On Off Switch to the O Off position an...

Страница 5: ... and remove excess moisture by placing on paper towels Pat dry then place on Dehydrator Trays b 5 ml 1 tsp Sodium Bisulfite in 1 litre quart of water Remove fruit after 2 minutes Drain and remove excess moisture by placing on paper towels Pat dry then place on Dehydrator Trays NOTE Sodium Bisulfite must be food safe USP grade only c 15 ml 1 tbsp ascorbic acid or citric acid powder found in most ph...

Страница 6: ...e and after drying total drying time and final results FRUIT PREPARATION TEXTURE TIME WHEN DRY Hrs Apples Peel if desired core and slice Pliable 4 15 Pretreat if desired Apricots Dry in halves or quarters Pliable 10 36 Pretreat if desired Bananas Remove peel cut into 3 mm Crisp 8 36 1 8 slices Berries Leave berries whole or cut Leathery crisp 8 24 strawberries in 10 mm 3 8 slices Pretreat if desir...

Страница 7: ... 10 34 Remove pit Slice in 6 mm 1 4 slices Pears Peel remove core cut into Pliable 8 24 6 mm 1 4 slices Pretreat if desired Pineapple Remove core Cut in slices Pliable Leathery 8 20 wedges or chunks If canned drain and pat dry Plums Cut in half remove pit Cut Pliable 6 24 in 6 mm 1 4 slices Prunes Blanch in water bath Pliable 10 36 1 2 minutes Cut in half Remove pits Place on tray in slices or hal...

Страница 8: ...for cooking time Plunge vegetables into ice cold water Drain Place vegetables on paper towels and pat dry Place on Dehydrator Trays c Microwave Blanching NOTE Microwave blanching leaves the vegetables with a brighter colour than steam blanched vegetables Place a small amount of water in a shallow microwave safe cooking dish Refer to your microwave instructions for cooking times Use only 1 4 of the...

Страница 9: ...lengthwise Steam until tender Cabbage Trim then cut into 3 mm 1 8 Leathery 4 10 thick strips Carrots Slice or dice into 6 mm 1 4 pieces Leathery 4 15 Steam until tender Cauliflower Separate into florets Dip into mixture Leathery 4 15 of 2 litres quarts water and 45 ml 3 tbsp salt for 2 minutes Steam until tender Celery Separate leaves and stalks Brittle 4 12 Cut stalks into 6 mm 1 4 slices Place b...

Страница 10: ...ice or dice into 6 mm 1 4 Leathery 4 12 pieces Steam until tender Peas Use tender young peas Shell Blanch Brittle 4 12 until tender Stir during drying Peppers sweet Cut in half Remove seeds cut into Leathery 4 12 green red 6 mm 1 4 strips Peppers hot Wear rubber gloves while handling Leathery 4 16 Place whole pepper on trays to dry Potatoes No need to peel potatoes Slice or dice Brittle 4 16 into ...

Страница 11: ...TIME Hrs Basil Wash place leaves on trays 4 6 Chives Wash slice into desired lengths 6 8 Ginger Slice place onto trays 6 8 Mint Wash place whole stems on trays 6 8 Oregano Wash place whole stems on trays 6 8 Parsley Wash place whole stems on trays 4 6 Thyme Wash place whole stems on trays 4 6 MEAT CHICKEN AND FISH Preparation IMPORTANT NOTE Meat or fish should be dried at 65 70 C 150 160 F Beef or...

Страница 12: ...containers or sachet bags and tie with a ribbon NOTE You can sprinkle the petals with spices like powdered cinnamon whole cloves a bit of dried rosemary or mint for variety Keep the container closed until all of the fragrances have blended PACKING STORAGE Wait until cool before packing food in storage containers Pack food in clean dry air tight containers Glass jars or freezer bags make good conta...

Страница 13: ...he water as this will slow down the rehydrating process Soaking Soak fruits in the refrigerator for a few hours until they reach desired consistency Use enough water to barely cover the fruit One cup of dried fruits will yield about two cups of rehydrated fruit Soak vegetables in covered saucepan in unsalted water for 2 10 hours Use water that has been used for rehydrating in your recipes One cup ...

Страница 14: ...ods do not dehydrate as well 4 Vegetables and fruits should always be cleaned before preparation and pretreatment 5 Always prepare and pretreat fruits and vegetables as instructed in this booklet CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1 Press the switch to the OFF position 2 Unplug from wall outlet 3 Wash the Dehydrator Trays and Lid after each use The Trays and Lid are dishwasher safe 4 Wipe the Base with a soft s...

Страница 15: ... NOT remove rind Slice 3 6 mm 1 8 1 4 thick and place on trays to dry Check the Fruit Time Chart for drying time Fruit Sauce 750 ml 3 cups Dried strawberries 250 ml 1 cup Warm water 125 ml 1 2 cup Dried banana chips 250 ml 1 cup Dried blueberries or raspberries Combine all ingredients in a saucepan Simmer until tender and mixture has thickened slightly Add 125 ml 1 2 cup maple syrup and 85 ml 1 3 ...

Страница 16: ...ade 125 ml 1 2 cup Soya Sauce 30 ml 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 10 ml 2 tsp Brown sugar 1 clove Garlic minced 3 ml 1 2 tsp Salt Pepper to taste Combine marinade ingredients Add the meat and marinate for 6 8 hours Drain meat and place on Trays Dry for approximately 10 12 hours Meat will be bendable and pliable when ready Spicy Jerky Marinade 10 ml 2 tsp each Chili powder garlic powder pepper onion ...

Страница 17: ...NOTES Type of Food Size Total Quantity Weight Per Tray Dehydrating Time 17 Booklet DH1273_EN_Salton Booklet 10 27 11 5 11 PM Page 17 ...

Страница 18: ...t is the only acceptable proof of purchase Salton Canada warrants that this appliance shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the date of original purchase Salton Canada at its sole discretion during this warranty period will repair or replace a defective product or issue a refund Any refund to the purchaser will be at a pro rated value based on the ...

Страница 19: ...insured delivery service with tracking information when returning your product Salton Canada will not be held responsible for in transit damage or for packages that are not received Name Address City Prov State Postal Zip Code Daytime Phone No Email Product defect Type of payment Cheque Money Order Visa MasterCard Name on card Expiry Date CSV No Card No To contact our Customer Service Department S...

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