Bertazzoni X)486GPIRNE, X)486GPIRX, X)486GPIRVI, X)486GPIRBI, X)486GPIRVE, (A manual Dehydrate, Fruit

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

35