Bertazzoni F30CONXE Tips for Best Results Dehydrate, Food Preparation Approximate Time Done WHEN…

TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS - DEHYDRATE

FOOD	PREPARATION	APPROXIMATE TIME	DONE WHEN…
		(hrs)
	Cut in ¼” slices and dip
Apples	in 1/4 cup lemon juice +	11-15	Slightly pliable
	2 cups water solution
	Cut in ¼” slices and dip
Bananas	in 1/4 cup lemon juice +	10-15	Soft, pliable
	2 cups water solution
Cherries	Wash and towel dry.	10-15	Pliable, leathery, chewy
	Remove pits
Orange peels and	Peel and cut in 1/4"	Peels:2-4	Orange peel: dry and brittle.
			Orange slices: skins are dry and
slices	slices	Slices: 12-16
			brittle, fruit is slightly
Pineapple rings	Towel dry	Canned: 9-13	Soft and pliable
		Fresh: 8-12
	Wash and towel dry. Cut		Dry, brittle
Strawberries	in 1/2" slices. Place skin	12-17
	(outside) down on rack
	Wash and towel dry.
Red peppers	Remove stems, chop	16-20	Leathery with no moisture inside
	coarsely about 1" pieces
	Wash and towel dry. Cut
Mushrooms	off stem end. Cut into	7-12	Tough and leathery, dry
	1/8" slices
	Wash, drain well.and
Tomatoes	towel dry. Cut in 1/8"	16-23	Dry, brick red colour
	slices.
Oregano, sage,	Rinse and dry with
parsley, thyme,		3-5	Crisp and brittle
	paper towel
fennel
	Use basil leaves 3 to 4
Basil	inches from top. Spray	3-5	Crisp and brittle
	with water, shake off
	moisture and pat dry

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