HOW TO USE
1. Before using your Salton Food Dehydrator read this Instruction Booklet.
2. Prepare the food according to its type (See the sections in the following
pages for fruits, vegetables, etc.). Arrange food on Dehydrator Trays. Food
should be placed on the Dehydrator Trays so the slices are not overlapping.
Foods that take a longer period of time to dry (consult the Drying Tables)
should be placed near the bottom of the Dehydrator Tray stack.
3. Put the Dehydrator Trays aside.
4. Place the Base on a flat, smooth heat resistant surface. Plug into the wall
outlet, press the On/Off switch to ‘I’ (On) and preheat for 5 minutes.
5. Place full Dehydrator Trays on the Base. Place Cover on top of trays and
allow food to dry for the recommended drying times in the Drying Charts.
NOTE:
All 5 trays should be placed on the Dehydrator Base even if some
of them are empty. Put full trays at the bottom of the tray stack. 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 and unplug from wall outlet.
9. Follow the instructions in the Care and Maintenance section.
SELECTING AND PREPARING FOODS FOR DEHYDRATION
All foods to be dried should be in good condition.
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Fruits:
Almost all fruits are suitable for drying but some require more drying time
than others. Check the guidelines in the Fruit Drying Chart . Select fruits
that are just ripe as they have the highest natural form of sugar and
are best for drying. Fruits that are not ripe may have a flat, bitter taste.
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Vegetables:
Choose vegetables that are fresh and tender without spoiled spots.
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Meat, poultry and fish:
Use fresh not frozen, with as little fat as possible.
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