Siemens HE2425 manual Dehydrate some models, Dehydrate Chart

Dehydrate (some models)

Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance

The dehydrate mode dries with heat from a third element behind the back wall of the oven. The heat is circulated throughout the oven by the convection fan. Use dehydrate to dry and/or pre- serve foods such as fruits, vegetables and herbs. This mode holds an optimum low temperature (100° F - 160° F) while circulating the heated air to slowly remove moisture. The oven will stay on for 48 hours before shutting off automatically.

For Best Results:

•Dry most fruits and vegetables at 140° F. Dry herbs at 100° F. (Refer to the Dehydrate Chart for examples).

•Drying times vary depending on the moisture and sugar content of the food, the size of the pieces, the amount being dried and the humidity in the air. Check food at the minimum drying time.

•Multiple racks (not included) can be used simultaneously. Contact your dealer to order drying racks.

•Treat fruits with antioxidants to avoid discoloration.

•Consult a food preservation book, county Cooperative Extension Office or library for additional information.

Table 7: Dehydrate Chart

Food	Item	Preparation	Approx. Drying	Test for Doneness
			Time* (hours)
Fruit	Apples	Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 cups	11-15	Slightly pliable
		water; 1/4” slices	10-15	Soft, pliable
	Bananas	Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 cups
		water; 1/4” slices	10-15	Pliable, leathery, chew-
	Cherries	Wash, towel dry. Fresh cherries, remove
	Orange peels/	pits.	Peels: 2-4	able
	slices	1/4” slices of orange; orange part of skin	Slices: 12-16	Orange peel: dry and brit-
		thinly peeled from oranges		tle.
	Pineapple		Canned: 9-13	Orange slices: skins are
	rings	Towel dried.	Fresh: 8-12	dry, brittle, fruit is slightly
			12-17	moist
	Strawberries	Wash and towel dry. Sliced 1/2” thick,		Soft and pliable
		skin (outside) down on rack		Dry and brittle
Vegeta-	Peppers	Wash and towel dry. Remove membrane	16-20	Leathery with no moisture
bles		of peppers, coarsely chopped about 1”		inside
	Mushrooms	pieces	7-12	Tough and leathery, dry
		Wash and towel dry. Cut stem end off.	16-23	Dry, brick red color
	Tomatoes	Cut into 1/8” slices.
		Wash and towel dry. Cut thin slices, 1/8”
		thick, drain well.
Herbs	Oregano,	Rinse and dry with paper towel	Dry at 100°F	Crisp and brittle
	sage, parsley,		for 3-5 hours
	thyme, fennel		Dry at 100°F	Crisp and brittle
	Basil	Use basil leaves 3 to 4 inches from top.
		Spray with water, shake off moisture and	for 3-5 hours
		pat dry.

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