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.
DEHYDRATE
FOOD
PREPARATION
APPROXIMATE DRYING
TIME (hrs)
TEST FOR DONENESS
Fruit
Apples
Dipped in 1/4 cup lemonjuiee and 2
clips water; 1/4" slices
11-15 Slightly pliable
Bananas
Dipped in 1/4 cup lemonjuiee and 2
cups water; 1/4" slices
10-15 Soft, pliable
Cherries
Wash and towel dry. For fresh
cherries, remove pits
10-15 Pliable, leathery, chewy
Orange peels and slices
1/4" slices of orange, orange part of
shin thinly peeled from oranges
Pee Is: 2-4 Slices: 12-16
Orange peel: dry and brittle.
Orange slices: skins are dry and brittle,
fruit is slightly
Pineapple rings Towel dried
Canned: 9-13 Fresh: a-12
Sott and pliable
Strawberries
Wash and towel dry. Sliced 1/2"
thick, akin (outside} down on rack
12-17
Dry, brittle
Vegetable
Peppers
Wash and towel dry. Remove
membrane of peppers, coarsely
chopped about 1
H
pieces
16-20
Leathery with no moisture inside
Mushrooms
Wash and towel dry. Cut off slem
end. Cut into 1/8" slices
7-12 Tough and leathery, dry
Tomatoes
Wash and towel dry Cut thin slices,
1/6" thick, drain well.
16-23
Dry, brick red Colour
Hertjs
Oregano Sage parsley And
thyme And fennel
Rinse and dry with paper towel
3-5 Cnsp and brittle
Basil
Use basil leaves 3 to 4 inches from
lop. Spray with water, shake off
moisture and pal dry
3-5
Crisp and brittle
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