Smeg DOU330X1 Instruction Manual - Page 23

Use & Care Manual ENGLISH Dehydrate Tips and Techniques Dehydrating can be done using the Dehydrate mode. A lower temperature is used and the circulating heated air slowly removes the moisture for food preservation. The Dehydrate mode temperature is pre-programmed at 140ºF (60ºC). The Dehydrate mode temperatures available are 120ºF (50ºC) to 160ºF (70ºC). Multiple racks can be used simultaneously. Some foods require as much as 14-15 hours of time to fully dehydrate. Consult a food preservation book for specific times and the handling of various foods. This mode is suitable for a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs and meat strips. Drying screens can be purchased at specialty kitchen shops. By using paper towels, some food moisture can be absorbed before dehydrating begins (such as with sliced tomatoes or sliced peaches). Dehydrate Chart FOOD Fruit Apples Bananas Cherries Oranges Peels and slices Pineapple rings Strawberries Vegetable Peppers Mushrooms Tomatoes Herbs Oregano, sage parsley and thyme, and fennel Basil PREPARATION Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 cups water, 1/4 slices Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 cups water, 1/4 slices Wash and towel dry. For fresh cherries, remove pits ¼ slices of orange; orange part of skin thinly peeled from oranges Towel dried Wash and towel dry. Sliced ½" thick, skin (outside) down on rack APPROXIMATE DRYING TIME* (hrs) 11-15 11-15 10-15 Peels 2-4 Slices: 12-16 Canned: 9-13 Fresh: 8-12 12-17 Wash and towel dry. Remove membrane of pepper, coarsely chopped about 1" pieces Wash and towel dry. Cut of stem end. Cut into 1/8" slices Wash and towel dry. Cut this slices, 1/8" thick, dry well 16-20 7-12 16-23 Rinse and dry with paper towel Use basil leaves 3 to 4 inches from top. Spray with water, shake off moisture and pat dry Dry at 120°F (60°C) 3-5 hrs Dry at 120°F (60°C) 3-5 hrs TEST FOR DONENESS Slightly pliable Slightly pliable Pliable, leathery, chewy Orange peel: dry and brittle Orange slices: skins are dry and brittle, fruit is slightly moist Soft and pliable Dry, brittle Leathery with no moisture inside Tough and leathery, dry Dry, brick red color Crisp and brittle Crisp and brittle 23