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. Do not use over-ripe or rotting fruits and vegetables, if the food has bruised or discolored parts, please
remove the discolored section before dehydrating.
. Some fruits such as apples, pears and apricots are pre-treated to slow the loss of vitamins and also to
prevent discoloring. Always thoroughly wash food to ensure it does not contain dirt, bacteria and other
harmful substances.
. It's optional to peel fruit and vegetables before drying them. The peel can become tough during the
drying process; however, it is down to your personal preference.
. It may be necessary to steam/ blanch vegetables before drying them, this is due to the different
textures of the vegetables.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE AND TIME
1. First press the Power button, Then Press the SET button and the time in the display window will begin
to flash, Then Press the + or - buttons to select the desired time, the time will change, timer range for
this dehydrator is (1 to 48 hours)
2. After the display keep time no flash, then press the SET button again. Press the + or - buttons to
select the desired temperature. 5°C up 1 press. The temperature range for this dehydrator is 40-70°C
Once you have the desired time and temperature set, the dehydrator will be working on. At any time, you
can adjust the time or temperature by using the SET button. You can stop the dehydrator at any time by
pressing the Power button.
DRYNESS TEST
. Fruits, if dried properly, should have a pliable and leathery texture with little moisture (less than 20%).
It is a frequent problem that people over dry fruit, this can lead to a poor taste and the fruit having less
nutritional value.
Therefore, to achieve the best possible taste from dehydrated food ensure the correct drying time is
followed.
. Vegetables should be chewy and brittle however different vegetables can vary in texture.
STORAGE OF FOODS
. It is vital to store de-hydrated food correctly in order to maintain the quality and taste of the product.
Ensure that all dried foods are stored in a cool dark place; the cooler the food is kept the longer the
optimal quality will be maintained.
. If it is possible please store the food in a refrigerator or freezer, alternatively you can store dried foods
in a cool place in your home.
. Be aware that light causes the quality and nutritional value of the food to deteriorate.
. When storing the food, it is recommended to store it in a sealed bag or a dark container.
. The naturally high sugar and acid content contained in many fruits allows them to
be stored for longer periods of time.
. When packaged and stored correctly most fruit can last for about a year whilst vegetables can be
stored for up to about 6 months.
. Do not consume fruits and vegetables that show any signs of deterioration.
RE-HYDRATING FOODS
Foods that have been dehydrated can be re-hydrated in water, this can be performed in 3 ways:
. Fruits and vegetables can be soaked in water for 2-6 hours, ensure that they are refrigerated during
this process.
. They can be soaked in boiling water for 5-10 minutes until they have reached the desired consistency.
. You can also re-hydrate fruits and vegetables by cooking them. Do not add seasoning or sugar during
this process. A good general rule is to use 2 cups of water to the fruit and allow it to stew.
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