DEHYDRATOR
FILLING THE DRYING TRAYS
the dehydrating trays. Arrange slices on the tray in a single layer, leaving a little space between slices. Center hole in each tray must always be left uncovered to allow air to circulate. If only one side of the food is cut, place the cut side up.
To Prevent Dripping:
If moisture drips down to the base and gets into the motor, it will damage the electronics.
Place food on dehydrator tray.
Do not immediately place on the dehydrator base.
To prevent dripping from foods that
have been washed, sugared, marinated or are high moisture foods, such as very ripe tomatoes or citrus fruit, do the following before placing trays on the dehydrator base:
•Blot as much excess moisture from food as possible.
•Let food trays sit away from dehydrator for 10 minutes, to let excess easy cleanup)
on the bottom two trays. Alternate placing the sheets on one half of each tray. This will allow the warm air to circulate. Then place these two bottom trays (without food), directly on the dehydrator base. Do not use wax paper, as the wax will melt at dehydration temperatures. Remember to always leave the center hole uncovered or unobstructed.
Fruit leather sheets and empty trays may be removed when food stops dripping.
How Long To Dehydrate:
It is impossible to give exact drying times because the moisture content of each food varies with the weather, soil conditions, where it was grown, how thick it was sliced as well as the particular variety of food. Denser food takes longer to dry. With a little experience, you’ll be able to tell which foods take the longest. For example tomatoes, which are normally quite juicy, will take longer than cabbage, which is dry. Citrus fruits will take longer than apples. Record your successes for future reference.
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