Storing Dehydrated Food - Westfalia 847399 Bedienungsanleitung

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You can also use only one or two dehydrating trays if you do not want
to dehydrate too much fruit/vegetables. Please always operate the unit
with the transparent lid on the dehydrating trays.
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Evenly spread the food to be dehydrated on the trays. Do not put one
upon the other. Use only to 90% of the surface on the trays to allow air
to circulate freely.
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Depending on the moisture of the food itself and the humidity in the air,
drying operation time can vary. Use the dehydrator in a dust free,
warm and dry room. Well air ventilation is also important.
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If you notice uneven drying during operation, switch off the dehydrator
and re-position the dehydrating trays. Place the bottom tray on top and
vice versa.
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Fruit and vegetables dried in your food dehydrator will be different in
appearance from those sold in health food stores and supermarkets.
This is due to your food dehydrator uses no preservatives, no artificial
colouring and only natural additives.
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Records of humidity, weight of product before and after drying times,
will be helpful to improving your drying techniques for the future.

Storing dehydrated Food

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Cool down the food before storing as condensation in the container will
cause mildew.
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Always make a dryness test. Switch off the dehydrator before taking
test pieces.
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The consistency of dried fruits should be soft and pliable when
properly dried.
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The consistency of dried vegetables should be firm without soft spots.
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Dried meat is leather-like.
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Dried fish is dry and pliable.
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The next day, after storing, check if there is still moisture in the food. If
so, dry the food again.
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Preferably use dry containers to store the food. Containers or glass
jars with metal screw lids are ideal for storing dried food. Store fruits in
Dehydrator
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