Bosch Appliances HES7052U manual Getting the Most Out Your Warming Drawer, General Tips

Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance

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 8: Dehydrate Chart

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

Getting the Most Out

of Your Warming Drawer

General Tips

Refer to the Warming Drawer Chart for recommended settings.

•To keep several different foods hot, set the temperature for the food needing the highest setting.

•Place items needing the highest setting toward the side of the drawer and items needing less heat in the center of the drawer.

•Food should be at serving temperature (above 140° F) before being placed in the warming drawer. DO NOT use to heat cold food other than crisping crack- ers, chips, and dry cereal, or warming dishes or plates.

•Preheat empty serving dish while preheating drawer if desired.

•Place cooked, hot food in warming drawer in its original cooking container or in a heat-safe serving dish.

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