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Sunbeam DT5600 User Manual

Sunbeam DT5600
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Food Dehydrator
Healthy food dryer with 5 drying racks
Instruction/Recipe Booklet
DT5600
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Sunbeam DT5600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeToaster
Browning ControlYes
Extra-Wide SlotsYes
Cancel ButtonYes
Removable Crumb TrayYes
Cord StorageYes
ColourSilver
Product TypeToaster

Summary

Sunbeam's Safety Precautions

Features of your Food Dehydrator

Lid with drying motor

Acts as a lid for the Food Dehydrator and contains the motor and power switch.

5 large drying racks

Holds the food in place for easy drying. Your unit includes 5 drying racks.

Rubber feet

Holds the Food Dehydrator in place and prevents it from scratching the bench top.

On/Off switch with three heat settings

Enable the user to choose the type of drying needed with three heat settings.

Removable Filter

The filter is removable for easy cleaning.

Fruit Roll Tray

Makes delicious fruit rolls naturally.

Using your Dehydrator

How it works

Explains the process of dehydrating food using controlled heat and air circulation.

Storage of dried food

Provides guidance on storing dehydrated food in moisture- and insect-free containers.

No preservatives added

Highlights that the dehydrator uses natural additives without artificial colouring.

Versatility

Discusses the various uses of the dehydrator for herbs, spices, flowers, and rehydrating foods.

Healthy snacks

Explains how to create natural healthy snacks like fruit rolls and muesli bars.

Before using your Food Dehydrator

Details essential preparation steps before assembling and using the dehydrator.

Care and Cleaning

Drying racks, fruit roll trays and base

Instructions for cleaning the racks, trays, and base with warm soapy water.

Lid

Guidance on cleaning the lid with the drying motor using a damp sponge.

Important Guidelines and Hints

Use quality food

Emphasizes selecting ripe produce for best results and nutritional content.

Wash food

Stresses the importance of washing and drying food and maintaining clean preparation areas.

Cut food uniformly

Recommends cutting food into uniform slices, preferably 5mm, for efficient drying.

Variation in drying times

Explains factors affecting drying times like load size, thickness, humidity, and temperature.

Fruit Roll Trays

Tips on preparing non-stick baking paper for fruit roll trays.

Rotate Racks

Advises rotating racks during drying for even circulation and drying.

Testing for dryness

Provides a method to test food for dryness by checking for visible moisture after cooling.

Uneven drying

Offers solutions for uneven drying by rotating the racks.

Keep records

Suggests keeping drying records for improving future techniques.

Storage of Dried Foods

Rehydrating Dried Foods

Use of Dried Food

Drying Fruits

Pre-Treatment

Explains pre-treatment methods like using pineapple or lemon juice to retard browning.

Blanching

Details the process of blanching fruits with natural wax coatings to speed drying.

Dryness Test

Describes how to test fruit for dryness by checking for visible moisture after cooling.

Drying Chart for Fruit

Drying Vegetables

Pre-Treatment

Explains steam blanching and blanching to preserve colour and speed drying.

Dryness Test

Describes how to test vegetables for dryness by checking firmness and absence of soft spots.

Fruit Rolls

Drying Herbs and Spices

Hints

Tips for picking leaves, seed pods, and drying on the stalk or stem.

Drying Chart for Herbs and Spices

Drying Meat

Drying Flowers

Hints

Tips on selecting flowers that retain colour during the drying process.

Preparation Directions

Steps for cutting, choosing, and positioning flowers for drying.

Potpourri

Instructions on how to make potpourri using dried flowers and perfumed oil.

Preparation Directions

Steps for arranging flowers and petals for potpourri making.

Recipes

Pumpkin, corn & chilli loaf

Recipe for a savoury loaf incorporating dried pumpkin pieces.

Soup mix

Recipe for a dried soup mix using dehydrated vegetables and chickpeas.

Sour cream & chive scrolls-Low fat and gluten free!

Recipe for low-fat, gluten-free scrolls with dried onion and chives.

Tomato, mozzarella & pancetta muffins

Recipe for muffins using dried tomatoes and pancetta.

Apricot & coconut balls

Recipe for sweet balls made with dried apricots and coconut.

Carrot & walnut cake

Recipe for a cake featuring dried carrot pieces and walnuts.

Choc-coated oranges

Recipe for coating dried orange slices in chocolate.

Coconut banana halves

Recipe for preparing coconut-coated banana halves.

Fig, cinnamon & banana cake

Recipe for a cake using dried figs and banana.

Low-fat fruity muffins

Recipe for low-fat muffins with dried pineapple or paw paw.

Peanut muesli bars

Recipe for chewy or firm muesli bars dried using the dehydrator.

Pear & choc chip friands

Recipe for friands with dried pear and chocolate chips.

Paw paw, mango & honey muesli

Recipe for muesli using dried paw paw, mango, and honey.

Sultana & oat cookies

Recipe for cookies made with sultanas and oats.

Tropical fruit slice

Recipe for a fruit slice with dried paw paw, sultanas, and almonds.

Fruit salad rolls

Recipe for fruit salad rolls using canned fruit salad mix.

Apple & mixed spice fruit rolls

Recipe for fruit rolls using apple, honey, and mixed spice.

Apricot, honey & cinnamon fruit rolls

Recipe for fruit rolls using apricot, honey, and cinnamon.

Mango fruit rolls

Recipe for fruit rolls made with sliced mango.

Pear & maple syrup fruit rolls

Recipe for fruit rolls using pear and maple syrup.

Strawberry fruit rolls

Recipe for fruit rolls made with strawberries and apple puree.

Plum fruit rolls

Recipe for fruit rolls using plums and cardamom.

Dried rose petals

Instructions for drying rose petals and preparing them for potpourri.

Orange, star anise & vanilla potpourri

Recipe for a potpourri blend using dried rose petals and orange slices.

Drying Record Chart

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