Operating Your Oven - Deluxe Features

Dehydrating

The oven uses the convection element and fan for this process.

To dehydrate foods

1.Adjust the racks to the appropriate level.

2.Prepare the food as recommended, then

place it on a drying rack. Place the food on the center of the oven rack.

3.Touch Upper or Lower Oven Menu to select the oven to be used.

4. Touch Dehydrate on the main menu.

5.If you want to change the preset temperature, touch temp.

The temperature adjustment bar will appear. Touch and slide the pointer back and forth to select the desired dehydrate temperature. Touch the arrows on either end of the bar to make minor adjustments.

6. Touch Start.

Food Type

Dehydrating Temperature

 

 

Fruit

125°F (52°C)

Meat

150°F (65°C)

 

 

Vegetables

110°F (43°C)

 

 

Recommended Dehydrate Temperatures

Dehydrating Tips

Equipment Recommended:

•Half sheet pan or jelly roll pan with ½ inch rim all the way around

•Baking rack that fits inside the half sheet pan

•Cheesecloth

•4 quart sauce pot with lid

•Steamer basket that fits inside four quart saucepan.

One that is perforated and opens up will work well.

•Slotted spoon

•Paper towels

•A sharp knife

When you dehydrate...

1.Wash and remove excess moisture from all fruits and vegetables before dehydrating.

2.Cut fruits and vegetables into uniform pieces.

3.You can add honey, spices, lime juice or orange juice to give the fruit a different flavor.

4.It is best to dehydrate on a baking rack with a pan underneath to catch any juices. If the fruit is small, use cheesecloth over the rack. If you use a rack, it will allow for maximum air circulation around the fruit.

The cheesecloth will prevent the fruit from sticking to the rack.

5.Place the food onto the center of the oven rack.

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