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Chapter 2 - Using the control and setting the modes
2.8 - DEHYDRATING MODE
Please note: The Dehydrating kit is readily available and can be ordered from De’Longhi. Please refer to address and details stated on carton box and/or warranty card.
1 Select the DEHYDRATING function by pressing the PRO- GRAM button (7) until the DEHYDRATE indicator light (16) will be illuminated.
The display will show the
message
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2 Press the TIMER button (9). The display will show 10:00.
3 Set the time (max 14 hours) by pressing the
4 Press the START button (17). As you press START, time selected is reduced of 1 minute. The oven will start the countdown. At the end of the set time the control will emit 4 beeps and the display will return to stand- by (showing the time of the day, if previously set).
•If the dehydrating time is not set, (skipping points 2 and 3) the display will show the countdown starting from the default duration of 10:00 (10 hour).
•The set time can be modified during cooking by simply repeating points 2 and 3. The countdown will automatically restart 3 seconds after the last setting.
•If the START button (17) is not pressed within 3 minutes from the previous setting, the control will return to
FOR DEHYDRATING
-Always preheat the oven before placing the racks with the food inside. When preheating is complete, the oven will emit three “beeps”.
-Slices of apples, pineapple, pears, peaches or bananas, placed directly on the dehydrating shelves, will dry in 8 to 14 hours in the gently circulating warm air. Time will depend on the moisture in the fruit. Herbs can also be dried. However, the limited quantity of vegetables that can be
dried at one time may not be worth your time and attention. Consult a book on
dehydrating food for specific directions as to times, pretreatment and storage of dried foods.
- Stack the dehydrating shelves on top of one another, and then place them on the wire rack.
-Wait for the audible signal (3 times 3 short beeps) before inserting the wire rack in the guide 3 (see figure).
-Always leave the door open to the stop position.
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