Presto Dehydro User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS
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Dehydro
™
electric
Food Dehydrator
* Fruit roll sheets, nonstick mesh
screens, and additional trays
sold separately (see page 14).
• Great for jerky, pet treats, and fruit rolls.*
Dehydrates fruits and vegetables too.
• Top-mounted fan and heating element provide
consistent air ow for optimum drying. No tray
rotation needed.
• Four drying trays included. Expands up to eight
trays* for added drying capacity.
This is a Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or the power cover in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning
the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in
any manner. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. Use only genuine Presto
®
dehydrating trays and accessories with this dehydrator.
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. Never use this appliance to dehydrate foods that contain alcohol or have been marinated in alcohol.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

Presto Dehydro Specifications

General

Type	Food Dehydrator
Power	600 watts
Adjustable Thermostat	Yes
Material	Plastic
Dishwasher Safe Trays	Yes
Timer	No
Temperature Range	90° - 165°F (32° - 74°C)
Manufacturer	National Presto Industries, Inc.

Summary

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Essential safety precautions for using electrical appliances to prevent injury or damage.

Before First Use

Instructions for initial setup, including washing trays and base before the first use.

How to Use

Step-by-step guide on assembling trays, loading food, and operating the dehydrator.

Care, Cleaning, and Storage

Drying Meat/Poultry

Detailed instructions for preparing and dehydrating jerky from meat and poultry.

Determining Dryness (Meat/Poultry)

How to check if jerky is acceptably dry, with criteria for cracking but not breaking.

Drying Fruit and Fruit Rolls

Information on selecting, preparing, and drying fruits and making fruit rolls or leathers.

Selection and Preparation (Fruit)

Determining Dryness (Fruit)

How to check if dried fruit is acceptably dry, focusing on pliability and tackiness.

Fruit Rolls (Leather)*

Specific preparation and drying instructions for making fruit rolls or fruit leather.

Determining Dryness (Fruit Rolls)

Criteria for determining if fruit rolls are acceptably dry, based on tackiness.

Fruit Drying Guide

Drying Vegetables

Overview of vegetable drying, emphasizing speed and the need for frequent checks.

Selection and Preparation (Vegetables)

Determining Dryness (Vegetables)

Vegetable Drying Guide

Dehydrating Recipes