Cuisinart 46760 User Manual
INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
Dehydrator
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read
DHR-20A
the Instruction Book carefully before using.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ........................................ 2
Special Cord Instructions .................................. 2
Introduction ........................................................ 3
Operating Instructions ....................................... 3
Before Using ...................................................... 3
Usage ................................................................. 3
Parts and Features ............................................ 4
How to use the Fruit Roll-up Sheet ................... 5
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 5
Food Selection ................................................... 5
Vegetable Preparation and Treatment ............. 5
Fruits and Nuts, Preparation and Treatment ..... 7
Herbs and Flowers ............................................. 8
Useful Tips ........................................................ 8
Food Storage ..................................................... 8
Dehydrator drying guide .................................... 9
Recipes ............................................................ 10
Warranty ........................................................... 15
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be taken, including
the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2.
Always unplug appliance from outlet when
not in use or before cleaning. Allow plenty of
time to cool before adding or removing parts.
3. Never touch hot surfaces. Use handles or
knobs.
4.
Avoid using the appliance in the presence
of children. Close supervision is necessary
when appliance is used by or near children
or individual with certain disabilities.
5.
To avoid electrical shock, never immerse plugs,
cord, or the base assembly in any liquids.
6. Never operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or one that has
malfunctioned or been damaged
in any way. Immediately return the
appliance to the nearest authorized
service facility for analysis.
7. Using accessory attachments not
recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause electric shock,
injury, or re.
8. Never use outdoors.
9. Never let the cord hang over the edge of a
table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
10. Never place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. Never use this appliance for any other use
than that for which it is intended.
12. To disconnect, rst turn control knob
to OFF, then unplug from electrical wall
outlet.
13. Never pour liquids into the appliance.
14. Never operate near combustible or
pressurized spray cans.
15. Do not operate your appliance in
an appliance garage or under a wall
cabinet.When storing in an appliance
garage, always unplug the unit from
the electrical outlet. Not doing so
could create a risk of re, especially if the
appliance touches the walls of the garage
or the door touches the unit as it closes.
16. Appliances are not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
17.
This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and
– farm houses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other
– bed and breakfast type environments.
18. This appliance is not intended for use by
19. Children should be supervised to ensure
other working environments;
residential type environments;
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their sa fet y.
that they do not play with the appliance.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
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SPECIAL CORD
INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce
the risks resulting from becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension
cords are available and may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and
the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not
drape over the counter top or tabletop, where it can
be pulled on by children or tripped over.
INTRODUCTION
The dehydration of fruits and vegetables is one of
the earliest methods of food preservation. Since
their discovery and cultivation, plums and grapes
have been sun-dried into prunes and raisins.
These dried fruits and vegetables make great
snacks or desser ts, and it’s easy to dehydrate
different meats to make jerky. Dehydration is a
healthy way of preserving food because bacteria
growth is inhibited by the removal of moisture.
You can even use your food dehydrator to dry
owers and make potpourri! Before using your
food dehydrator, be sure to take time to read the
“Important Safeguards” and all other instructions
in this manual.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is meant for household use only.
First, place it on a level surface, and then insert
the plug into electrical outlet.
The food dehydrator is equipped with a short
power-supply cord, reducing the risk of tangling
or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords
can be used with the proper attention paid to
safety concerns. When using a longer, detachable power-supply cord or extension cord, the
marked electrical rating of the extension cord
should be the same or greater as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord
should not drape over the counter top or table
where children could pull it or it could be tripped
over unintentionally.
BEFORE USING
1. Unpack the food dehydrator with care.
2. Wash all of the dehydrator trays and lid
in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry
completely.
Wipe the dehydrator base with a clean and
3.
dry, soft cloth or sponge. Never immerse base,
plug or cord in water or any other liquids.
USAGE
1.
First, ensure the unit is turned to the OFF
position and unplugged before preparing to use.
2. Wash the trays and lid before each use to
prevent food contamination.
3. Place the base on a at, smooth counter
top surface.
4. Prepare food to be dehydrated as
instructed, depending on the type of food;
never overlap food or overload trays.
5. Arrange food on trays, stack up the trays,
and set them aside.
6. Trays can accommodate a variety of food
sizes with small adjustments.
7. Plug unit into electrical wall outlet. Set
control knob to desired setting.
8. Place stacked trays on base and cover the
top tray with the lid. Then allow the food
to dry for the recommended length of time
(drying time depends on the food type).
9. Top lid vent holes must be kept clear of
any objects.
10. Monitor the food while it is dehydrating
and check it for desired doneness. It may
be necessary to rotate the racks during
drying as bottom racks will dehydrate
faster than top racks. Once cooled,
remove individual pieces and store in
food-safe containers or plastic bags,
preferably airtight. Leave the pieces that
are not yet done in the dehydrator and
monitor them until done.
11. Store the pieces that are not going to be
eaten in the next few days in the freezer.
When storing food in the freezer, use
containers or bags designed specically
for freezer storage.
12.
Switch the unit to OFF and unplug after using.
13. Wash the dehydrator trays and lid after
each use. Wipe the base with a soft,
slightly damp cloth or sponge; never let
water or any other liquid get into the base.
Be sure the trays and lid are completely
dry before storing them back on the base.
CAUTION:
– Do not block cover vents.
– Do not block bottom vents.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
Vented Lid
Fruit Roll-Up
Sheet
Dehydrating
Trays
Base
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HOW TO USE THE FRUIT
ROLL-UP SHEET
Your unit comes with
one fruit roll-up sheet.
To prepare fruit
roll-up sheet, lightly
spray a paper towel
with cooking spray
and rub over the fruit
roll-up sheet. Follow
preheating preparation
instructions which can
be found in the recipe
section of the instruction book for Yoghurt
Roll-Ups, Spiced Apple Trail Mix Leather and
Strawberry Banana Leather. Once your fruit
roll-up sheet is ready, place on top rack of unit
as shown in Fig. 1.
Fig. 1
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Dehydrator racks, top cover and fruit roll-up
sheet are all dishwasher safe.
To clean unit base, unplug from outlet and wipe
clean using a damp cloth. Wipe dry with a clean
cloth.
NOTE: Any other servicing should be performed
by an authorized service representative.
FOOD SELECTION
Select foods for dehydration that are in good
condition. Fruits should have just become ripe
since they contain the highest amount of natural
sugar and provide the best results. Vegetables
should be fresh and crisp. Avoid fruits that are
not ripe; they yield unpredictable results and
often have a at, bitter taste. Overripe fruits and
vegetables with spoiled portions should also be
avoided. Cut off any bruised or marred portions
of the fruits and vegetables before dehydration.
Meat, poultry and sh should be fresh and lean.
Preparation, dehydration time and foodstorage
method will also inuence their quality and
taste. Follow preparation, dehydration and
storage instructions in this manual to ensure
the best-tasting, highest quality dried foods.
IMPORTANT
If you suspect food contamination, do not
attempt to use the dehydrator. Discard the food.
VEGETABLE
PREPARATION AND
TREATMENT
Vegetables are low in acid and have less sugar
than fruits, so they require a little more effort.
Some vegetables are better frozen than dried,
so remember to be selective in the vegetables
you choose.
PREPARATION
Only the highest quality vegetables should be
selected for drying. Wash them carefully just
before dehydrating to remove dirt and bacteria.
Most vegetables should be peeled, trimmed,
cut or shredded prior to drying.
PRETREATMENT
Blanching vegetables prior to drying is
recommended. This destroys the enzymes
that can produce “off” avours when stored
and lead to poor texture and poor rehydration.
Steam blanching is a better method than
water blanching because more avour and
vitamins are retained. Vegetables can also be
microwaved.
STEAM BLANCHING
Layer prepared vegetables in the top portion of
a steamer or a steamer insert and steam until
the vegetables are heated through, but are not
cooked enough to eat (usually 2 to 3 minutes).
Stir to ensure all vegetables are evenly
blanched. Quickly transfer steamed vegetables
directly to drying trays.
MICROWAVE BLANCHING
Microwave ovens can easily be used to blanch
fresh vegetables. Prepare vegetables the same
way as for steam blanching. Place vegetables
in a covered casserole dish with a small amount
of water (refer to your microwave oven cooking
chart). Cook for ¼ to
chart, stirring after half of the blanching time.
Vegetables blanched in a microwave will be
more brightly coloured than those that are
steam blanched. Quickly transfer blanched
vegetables directly to dr ying tray.
1
⁄3 the time listed in the
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