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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 DH1246_ENG_Q7_Salton Booklet  2/7/12  12:50 PM  Page 9

Содержание VitaPro DH1246A

Страница 1: ...Instruction Booklet Model DH1246 food dehydrator DH1246_IB_SNK_E indd 1 DH1246_IB_SNK_E indd 1 8 22 13 5 27 PM 8 22 13 5 27 PM...

Страница 2: ...ection 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 p...

Страница 3: ...ying 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...

Страница 4: ...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 Pa...

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 exces...

Страница 6: ...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 quarte...

Страница 7: ...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 c...

Страница 8: ...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 wi...

Страница 9: ...gthwise 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...

Страница 10: ...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 Leat...

Страница 11: ...ME 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 tray...

Страница 12: ...tainers 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 unti...

Страница 13: ...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...

Страница 14: ...s 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 A...

Страница 15: ...T 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...

Страница 16: ...e 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...

Страница 17: ...NOTES Type of Food Size Total Quantity Weight Per Tray Dehydrating Time 17 Booklet DH1246_ENG_Q7_Salton Booklet 2 7 12 12 50 PM Page 17...

Страница 18: ...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 purcha...

Страница 19: ...nsured 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 P...

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