L'Equip 524 manual

D EHYDRA T OR EXP ANDABLE 528/524[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 2 C ONGRA TULA TIONS Y ou’ r e now the proud owner of L ’EQUIP ’ s F ilterPro Deh ydrator . This dehy drator was designed with both your health and c onvenienc e in mind. W e ’ re condent you will appreciate its ease of operation as you enjoy all the dieren t crea tions y ou can make for years to c ome. C ONGRA TULA TIONS[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 3 C ONGRA TULA TIONS Y ou’ r e now the proud owner of L ’EQUIP ’ s F ilterPro Deh ydrator . This dehy drator was designed with both your health and c onvenienc e in mind. W e ’ re condent you will appreciate its ease of operation as you enjoy all the dieren t crea tions y ou can make for years to c ome. IMPORT ANT SAFEGU [...]

DEHYDRA T OR 4 WEL C OME T O THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DEH YDRA TING! - tritio n of fresh fruits , veg etables and m eats l ike a L ’EQUIP Ex p an d ab l e Dehy drator . Dehydra ting food opens a new dimension in preserving fruits, vegetables and meats. Y our new L ’EQUIP E xp an d ab le D e hy dr at or will per fectly capture season eating enjoym[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 5 WHA T IS DEH Y DR A TION? Dehydra tion ref ers to a process in which moisture is removed from food , pre- venting spoilage, and allowing dried food to be stored safely for later use. F ew nutrients are lost during dehy dration. Many people like Deh ydration f or preser ving food because : • The f ood retains almost all of its nutri[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 6 The E xp an da b le Dehydr ator is made of safe, stable ABS plastic . warm, soapy water . Do not put trays, mesh inser ts or fruit leather sheets in the dishwasher . Heat from most dish washers (on dr ying cycle), can warp dr ying trays . Hand wash only. Do not put the power unit/base in water . W ipe with a clean cloth. T rays T emp[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 7 T ra ys: 528: Includes 6 – 524: Includes 4 Additional trays are available as an accessory from your L’EQUIP dealer. T emperature: Micro-processor controlled heat sensor stabilizes the dr ying environment. Solid-state variable temperatur e control insures precise results . Mesh T ra y Inser ts: 528: Includes 6 – 524: Includes 4 [...]

DEHYDRA T OR 8 HOW T O OPER A TE Y OUR DEHY DRA T OR 1. on base. Place t op cover on dehydr ator . 2. Make sure drying trays are securely nestled on top of each other . 3. Make sure there is at least one inch of clear ance around dehydrat or to 4. 5. Plug power c ord into any standard household outlet. 6. Consult various tables t o determine when f[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 9 D E H Y D RA T OR TR O UB LE S HO O T IN G GU I DE Symptom Probable Cause Items to Check No Heat – No F an No Po wer to Unit Switch. 1. Unit is plugged in. 2. Pow er switch on. 3. House power on–outlet workIng. No Heat – F an OK Br oken wire in unit. 1. Check temperature setting . 2. Return for service if persists. Heat OK – [...]

DEHYDRA T OR 10 HOW T O DEHY DR A TE The only way to become an expert is through experience . Experiment with various drying times and temperatures and then recor d what works best for your needs. Equipment: • Sharp paring knife (U se stainless steel blades . Carbon blades may tur n some fruits and vegetables dark. A vegetable slicer or electroni[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 11 HOW T O DEHY DR A TE The only way to become an expert is through experience . Experiment with various dr ying times and temper atures and then record what w orks best for your needs. Equipment: • Sharp paring knife (U se stainless steel blades . Carbon blades may tur n some fruits and vegetables dark. A vegetable slicer or electro[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 12 How Long T o Dehy drate C ontinued: Begin to check sliced fruits, vegetables and meats per iodically af ter several hours of dr ying time. Check more of ten near the end of the drying process. Herbs, leathers or chopped and shredded f oods may dr y sooner . If f oods hav e been over dried and seem brittle or slightly browned, they a[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 13 How Long T o Dehy drate C ontinued: Begin to check sliced fruits, vegetables and meats per iodically af ter several hours of dr ying time. Check more of ten near the end of the drying process. Herbs, leathers or chopped and shredded f oods may dr y sooner . If f oods hav e been over dried and seem brittle or slightly browned, they a[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 14 ST ORING DRIED FOODS When food is suciently dehy drated, thoroughly cool befor e storing (appro xi- mately 15-30 minutes). I f food is allowed to sit too long in the open air , it will begin to absorb moisture. Select appropriate storage containers and store at optimal conditions. If moisture or condensation appears in storage co[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 15 ST ORING DRIED FOODS When food is suciently dehy drated, thoroughly cool befor e storing (appro xi- mately 15-30 minutes). I f food is allowed to sit too long in the open air , it will begin to absorb moisture. Select appropriate storage containers and store at optimal conditions. If moisture or condensation appears in storage co[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 16 FRUIT Dried fruit has no preservatives, is nutritious, and has a naturally sw eet taste. Suggested uses: snacks, cookies, pies, cobblers , cakes, breads, ice creams , pan- Proc ess: Sort through grapes and berries. Remove those with imperfections. • W ash fruit that is to be dehydr ated with the sk in. • P eel fruits, if desired[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 17 Fruit Prepara tion A verage Drying T est for Dryness Time (Hrs) Apples Peel if desir ed. Core. Cut slic es, rings 4 - 10 Leathery , no moisture or chop into pieces . when cut Apricots Do not peel. Halve and pit. 8 - 16 Leathery , pliable T urn inside out or cut silces. Bananas P eel. Cut into slic es 1/8” - 1/4” . 6- 12 Leathery[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 18 FRUIT LEA THER F ruit that is pureed and dried in thin sheets becomes a tasty , candy-like snack called fruit leather . • Pit , then puree fruit of your choice, adding just enough liquid (fruit juice or at all. • Place fruit leather sheet(s) into dehydrator tray(s). P our one cup of fruit puree onto a sheet. If desired, use plas[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 19 MEA TS, FISH AND POUL TRY The L’EQ UIP D ehyd rator can make drie d mea t and jerk y. D ried meat refer s to meat , has been seasoned and dried. Dried meats are best when made for upcoming camping and back packing trips. When reconstituted, they yield a tasty meat, somewhat like fresh cooked . Practically any meat can be dried , b[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 20 MEA T , FISH AND POUL TR Y Meats Cuts to Select Prepara tion T est for Dryness Beef Lean cuts: Cook as f or pot roast, until tender . Chill. Remove Brittle Round, rump, all fat. Cut into cubes or strips . Season, if desired . Chicken or White meat Cook by steaming or r oasting. Chill. Remove fat and Hard T urkey skin. Cut or break i[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 21 JERK Y • Meat may also be seasoned with salt, pepper , garlic, onion powder , or dration, use salt sparingly . Howev er , season meat dried for jerk y a little heavier than f or regular cooking. : e d a n i r a m f o g n i p p i r d t n e v e r p o T • • Blot as much excess moistur e from food as possible. • Start Jerky at 1[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 22 VEGET ABLES Dried vegetables are very versa tile. Use them to make soups , stew s, soués, casseroles, and dips . They can also be used in r ecipes calling for fresh or canned vegetables. Pr eparation: • Select fresh, rm, ripe vegetables that are free from blemishes. T ender gr een beans, corn and peas are preferred. Celer y[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 23 VEGET ABLES Dried vegetables are very versa tile. Use them to make soups , stew s, soués, casseroles, and dips . They can also be used in r ecipes calling for fresh or canned vegetables. Pr eparation: • Select fresh, rm, ripe vegetables that are free from blemishes. T ender gr een beans, corn and peas are preferred. Celer y[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 24 HERBS Dried herbs are much more avor ful than fresh herbs. 8 oz. fresh her bs = 1 oz. dried herbs. Many her bs can be har vest ed through the entire growing season. T wo-thirds of the plant may be cut, leaving the rest to grow . Once plants are cut, regular cuttings will prevent them fr om owering. Flow ers, seeds, leaves and [...]

DEHYDRA T OR 25 HERBS Dried herbs are much more avor ful than fresh herbs. 8 oz. fresh her bs = 1 oz. dried herbs. Many her bs can be har vest ed through the entire growing season. T wo-thirds of the plant may be cut, leaving the rest to grow . Once plants are cut, regular cuttings will prevent them fr om owering. Flow ers, seeds, leaves and [...]

DEHYDRA T OR 26 PO TPOURRI Potpourri is a blend of ow ers, herbs, essential oils, spic es, and a xative. Use whole dr ied ower petals, heads, leaves, and buds. Almost any herb and spice can also be added . Dried roses are a popular scent but lilacs, la vender and violets also make good additions. Dried orange, lemon, lime, tangerine, and g[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 27 PO TPOURRI P otpour ri is a blend of ow ers, herbs, essential oils, spices , and a xative. Use whole dr ied ower petals, heads, leaves, and buds. Almost any herb and spice can also be added . Dried roses are a popular scent but lilacs, la vender and violets also make good additions. Dried orange, lemon, lime, tangerine, and[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 28 RECIPES Adapt your own recipes t o include dried foods. Y ou will generally need to sub - stitute about ½ to 2 / 3 cup dried for every 1 cup fresh food when con ver ting. Beverages F ruit Fizz 1 cup water 1 cup fruit leather Ice cubes Ginger ale Sugar / Grenadine syrup (to taste) Pur ee fruit leather with water . Let stand 15 minut[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 29 RECIPES Adapt your own recipes t o include dried foods. Y ou will generally need to sub - stitute about ½ to 2 / 3 cup dried for every 1 cup fresh food when con ver ting. Beverages F ruit Fizz 1 cup water 1 cup fruit leather Ice cubes Ginger ale Sugar / Grenadine syrup (to taste) Pur ee fruit leather with water . Let stand 15 minut[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 30 Apricot Jam 1 ½ cups coarsely diced dried apricots 1 cup water ¾ cup honey 1 tsp grated lemon peel or ½ tsp po wdered dried lemon peel ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) In a small saucepan combine apricots and water . Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover , and let stand 30 minutes . Add honey and powdered dried lemo[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 31 Apricot Jam 1 ½ cups coarsely diced dried apricots 1 cup water ¾ cup honey 1 tsp grated lemon peel or ½ tsp po wdered dried lemon peel ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) In a small saucepan combine apricots and water . Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover , and let stand 30 minutes . Add honey and powdered dried lemo[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 32 *Oil may be replaced with ¾ cup oil and ¾ cup applesauc e. *Drained pineapple juice may be reserved for icing or as par t of the oil measurement. Cream Cheese Icing 2 8-oz pack ages cream cheese softened 1 cup powder ed sugar 1 tsp vanilla Cream ingr edients with wire whips. F rost cooled cake. Sprinkle with ¾ cup shredded coconu[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 33 *Oil may be replaced with ¾ cup oil and ¾ cup applesauc e. *Drained pineapple juice may be reserved for icing or as par t of the oil measurement. Cream Cheese Icing 2 8-oz pack ages cream cheese softened 1 cup powder ed sugar 1 tsp vanilla Cream ingr edients with wire whips. F rost cooled cake. Sprinkle with ¾ cup shredded coconu[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 34 F ruit Leather Crunchy C antaloupe Leather 1 cup diced cantaloupe (about 1/3 small melon) 1 / 3 cup applesauce 2 Tbsp aked coconut 3 Tbsp slivered almonds Dash cinnamon Pur ee diced cantaloupe. Combine with applesauce, aked coconut, slivered almonds and a dash of cinnamon. P our onto t wo fruit leather sheets. Place on two sep[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 35 F ruit Leather Crunchy C antaloupe Leather 1 cup diced cantaloupe (about 1/3 small melon) 1 / 3 cup applesauce 2 Tbsp aked coconut 3 Tbsp slivered almonds Dash cinnamon Pur ee diced cantaloupe. Combine with applesauce, aked coconut, slivered almonds and a dash of cinnamon. P our onto t wo fruit leather sheets. Place on two sep[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 36 ¾ cup dried mushroom pieces 1 tsp salt ½ - 1 tsp pepper ½ tsp sugar 18 (eighteen) oz toma to paste 4 ½ cups water 2 stalks fresh celery , chopped P aramesan cheese Cooked spaghetti noodles Chop garlic and place in skillet with olive oil, dried oregano, and dried basil. F r y lightly . Add hamburger and cook until browned. Remove[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 37 ¾ cup dried mushroom pieces 1 tsp salt ½ - 1 tsp pepper ½ tsp sugar 18 (eighteen) oz toma to paste 4 ½ cups water 2 stalks fresh celery , chopped P aramesan cheese Cooked spaghetti noodles Chop garlic and place in skillet with olive oil, dried oregano, and dried basil. F r y lightly . Add hamburger and cook until browned. Remove[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 38 A C CESSORIES Fruit L eather Sheets F ruit leather is a delicious and nutritious fruit “ candy . ” Kids love it! L ’EQUIP F ruit Leather Sheets  t per fectly in the drying tray s, and are designed to prev ent spilling. Av ailable as an accessor y . R emember to use only one sheet per dr ying tray , putting the sheets on alt[...]

DEHYDRA T OR 39 A C CESSORIES Fruit L eather Sheets F ruit leather is a delicious and nutritious fruit “ candy . ” Kids love it! L ’EQUIP F ruit Leather Sheets  t per fectly in the drying tray s, and are designed to prev ent spilling. Av ailable as an accessor y . R emember to use only one sheet per dr ying tray , putting the sheets on alt[...]

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