Bertazzoni X304PIRRO, X304PIRGI, X304PIRVE, X304PIRNE, X304PIRCR, X304PIRBL, X304PIRX Dehydrate, Fruit

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DEHYDRATE

In this oven function the pre‐heating light/sound indicators are deactivated; only the heating indicator light is active.

DEHYDRATE mode dries food inside the oven by using lower heating element jointly with the oven fan.

DEHYDRATE is used to dry and/or preserve foods such as fruits, vegetables and herbs through circulation of heated air that slowly remove the moisture from items.

To activate DEHYDRATE mode: set function selector on and set temperature selector at 100°F (corresponding to an internal oven setup fixed temperature of 100°F=38°C).

Cooling fans does not operate during

DEHYDRATE.

FOOD

PREPARATION

APPROXIMATE

TEST FOR DONENESS

 

 

DRYING TIME (hrs)

 

Fruit

 

 

 

Apples

Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice

11-15

Slightly pliable

 

and 2 cups water;1/4" slices

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bananas

Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice

10-15

Soft, pliable

 

and 2 cups water;1/4" slices

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cherries

Wash and towel dry. For fresh

10-15

Pliable, leathery, chewy

 

cherries, remove pits

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orange peels and slices

1/4" slices of orange; orange

Peels:2-4

Orange peel: dry and brittle.

 

part of skin thinly peeled from

Slices: 12-16

Orange slices: skins are dry and

 

oranges

 

 

brittle, fruit is slightly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pineapple rings

Towel dried

Canned: 9-13

Sott and pliable

 

 

Fresh: 8-12

 

 

 

 

 

Strawberries

Wash and towel dry. Sliced

12-17

Dry, brittle

 

1/2" thick, skin (outside) down

 

 

 

on rack

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vegetable

 

 

 

Peppers

Wash and towel dry. Remove

16-20

Leathery with no moisture inside

 

membrane of peppers,

 

 

 

coarsely chopped about 1"

 

 

 

pieces

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mushrooms

Wash and towel dry. Cut off

7-12

Tough and leathery, dry

 

stem end. Cut into 1/8" slices

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomatoes

Wash and towel dry. Cut thin

16-23

Dry, brick red colour

 

slices, 1/8" thick, drain well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Herbs

 

 

 

Oregano Sage parsley

Rinse and dry with paper towel

3-5

Crisp and brittle

And thyme And fennel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basil

Use basil leaves 3 to 4 inches

3-5

Crisp and brittle

 

from top. Spray with water,

 

 

 

shake off moisture and pat dry

 

 

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Contents Models X304PIRX M7S0PTU4,6X2,5D Models X304PIRBI From the desk of the President Table of Contents Page Replacement Parts Warranty and ServiceCustomer Service Important Safety Information What to do if YOU Smell GASPage Product Specifications Auxiliary 3400 BTU/hBefore Installation Type of GASInstalling the Legs Installing the Worktop FrontguardInstalling the Backguard GAS Installation RequirementsElectrical Installation Adjacent to Kitchen Cabinets Exhaust Hood InstallationElectrical Connection Electrical Grounding Electrical Shock Hazard Location of Appliance PlatesWiring Diagram Do not USE AN Open Flame When Checking For Leaks GAS ConnectionManual SHUT‐OFF Valve Flexible ConnectionsGAS Conversion Pressure RegulatorMinimum Flame Adjustment Surface BurnersGAS Burners Data Tables M7S0PTU4,6N2,5DInstallation Checklist Final PreparationRoom Ventilation Symbols Surface Burner LayoutSurface Cooking X304PIRX,BI,CR,GI,RO,VI,VE,BL,NEManual Ignition Surface Burner Operation Thermocouple Safety ValveElectric Ignition Tips for Using Pans Correctly Oven CookingOven Racks Oven Function SelectorUsing the Oven Bake ConvectionBAKE/CONVECTION/TURBO Rack PositionsSlow Cooking and LOW Temperature Uses of the Oven WarmingProofing Baking RecommendationsDehydrate FruitBroil / Convection Broil Tips for BroilingBroiling and Roasting Recommendations BeefCare and Maintenance SELF‐CLEANING the Oven Electric OvenCleaning Your Range Maintaining Your RangeTroubleshooting Guide Location of Appliance Tags Important Appliance Information Italy Spare Parts List Look Door Motor Small BUD Page Page Page

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