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Packaging and Storing Dried Food
• Dried foods need to be properly packaged to prevent reabsorption of moisture and microbial deterioration. Pack food in clean, dry,
airtight containers. Glass jars or freezer containers with tight-fitting lids are good for storage. Resealable plastic freezer bags are also
acceptable.
• Store packaged dried food in a dry, cool location away from light. Higher temperatures and exposure to light will shorten the storage
time and result in loss of quality and nutrients. Most dried fruit, when properly packaged and stored, will be good for 1 year at 60°F
or 6 months at 80°F. Fruit rolls should keep for up to 1 month at room temperature. Vegetables have about half the storage life as fruit.
If food is to be kept longer, then store it in a freezer.
• Package vegetables and fruits in separate storage containers to avoid flavor transfer.
Care, Cleaning, and Storage
1. Remove plug from wall outlet before cleaning.
2. Wash the dehydrator trays and cover in warm water and a mild detergent or wash in a dishwasher.
3. The fruit roll trays and the mesh screens should be washed in warm, soapy water. Do not wash these parts in a dishwasher. If neces-
sary, a soft brush may be used to loosen dried on food particles. Do not use steel wool scouring pads or abrasive cleaners on any of
the dehydrator parts.
4. After each use, check the screen which covers the center hub on the base platform to make sure it is free from food, liquid, and grease
residue. If the screen is dirty, lift it off and wash in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Reposition over hub and snap in
place.
Wipe away any food, liquid, and grease residue from the base platform using a damp cloth. Do not immerse the dehydrator base in
water or other liquid.
5. Before stacking the trays onto the base for storage, turn the base upside down and wrap the cord around the center hub, securing the
cord under the clips.
6. For compact storage, stack the trays onto the base so all of the trays with handles are upside down (raised ribs facing up) and all of
the trays without handles are smooth side up. Once all of the trays are stacked onto the base, turn the cover upside down and place
on top of the trays.
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