Sunbeam DT6000 manual

MASTER S E R I E S F ood Lab ™ El ectr onic Dehydr ator User Guide Healthy f ood dryer with 8 temper atur e settings Need help with your applianc e? Contact our cust omer service t eam or visit our website f or information and tips on getting the most fr om your applianc e. Australia | visit www .sunbeam.com.au phone 1300 881 861 mail Units 5 &am[...]

MASTER S E R I E S F ood Lab ™ El ectr onic Dehydr ator User Guide Healthy f ood dryer with 8 temper atur e settings Need help with your applianc e? Contact our cust omer service t eam or visit our website f or information and tips on getting the most fr om your applianc e. Australia | visit www .sunbeam.com.au phone 1300 881 861 mail Units 5 &am[...]

1 If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www .sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line. Ensure the above safety precautions are understood. Sunbeam’ s Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM DEHYDRA TOR. • Ensure your dehydrator is used at least 50cm (half a m[...]

Countdown T imer 19 and a half hours with 30 min increments with safety auto off. Perfect for overnight use. 6 large drying shelves Remove shelves to dry thicker foods – apricots, bunch of grapes, tomatoes etc. This also allows for leavening bread or culturing yoghurt. Do not exceed 500g of food per tray . Rubber feet Holds the Food Dehydrator in[...]

3 Horizontal Air Flow Rear fan allows for horizontal air flow , so no shelf rotation is required. 8 T emperature Settings 35°C to 70°C. Set the best temperature for each drying use. Fine Foods Mesh T ray Use for smaller items such as herbs and berries; and sticky items such as banana & tomatoes. Fruit Roll T ray Makes delicious fruit rolls na[...]

How it works Dehydrating food is an ancient method of preserving food. It is a gentle, natural process which removes moisture from food. Using a controlled heat temperature, air is circulated from the rear of the unit to each of the six shelves and base. This method of drying seals in the flavours and nutrients of the food, leaving a high food nutr[...]

5 Before using your Food Dehydrator • Wash the drying shelves, fruit roll tray , fine foods mesh tray and door in warm water using a mild detergent. Rinse and dry each part thoroughly before use. • Before you assemble the Food Dehydrator ensure that the power cord is unplugged. Using your Food Dehydrator 1. Arrange the food on the drying shelve[...]

6 NOTE: The maximum drying time is 19 and a half hours. If you wish to run for longer , you will need to allow the unit to cool down before restarting. T urn the power button off, then unplug and let the unit cool down for at least 2 hours before operating again. Drying shelves, fruit roll tray , fine foods mesh tray and door . T o clean the drying[...]

7 Important Guidelines and Hints Use quality food Best results are achieved when quality food is used. Select produce at the peak of ripeness, colour and flavour , for the highest nutritional content. Y ou can dry overripe produce successfully , as long as you remove any spoiled areas. Wash food Food should be washed and dried thoroughly , removing[...]

8 Storage of Dried Foods • Containers should be moisture and insect free. • Glass jars with metal screw lids are ideal containers. Food stored in plastic bags, should be stored inside an insect proof container . • The storage area should be cool, dry and as dark as possible. The ideal temperature for storing dehydrated food is 5-20ºC. • Dr[...]

9 Uses of your Dehydrator The Sunbeam Food Lab ™ Dehydrator can be used for the following: 1. Drying Herbs and Spices 2. Drying Flowers 3. Making Dough 4. Culturing Y oghurt 5. Drying Vegetables 6. Drying Citrus Peel 7. Drying Fruit 8. Drying Fish 9. Drying Meat 10. Fruit Roll Ups Drying Herbs and Spices, 35°C Drying your own herbs and spices is[...]

10 Drying Chart for Herbs and Spices Herb/Spice Preparation Setting Drying time Use Basil W ash, pat dry with paper towel. Place leaves onto drying racks 35ºC 2-4 hours Soups and sauces Chives W ash, pat dry with paper towel. Slice into desired lengths 35ºC 2-4 hours Salads, casseroles and soups Chilli, long fresh red, halved, deseeded None 35ºC[...]

11 Drying Flowers, 35°C Using your Food Dehydrator , you are able to dry your own flowers, blossoms and petals. Hints • As flowers darken when they dry , try to select flowers which are several shades lighter . Preparation Directions 1. Cut flowers when they are dry and cool. 2. Choose flowers that are firm but only half open. Full bloom flowers[...]

12 Making Dough, 35°C Making dough for bread and pizza can be difficult, but the stable temperatures from the Food Dehydrator can make the process easier . If dough is kept too cold, this will limit the gas production causing the dough to have a hard, dark crust and an uneven crumb. On the other hand if it’ s too warm the dough will be sour and [...]

13 Culturing Y oghurt, 40°C When making yoghurt there are a few simple steps to follow that will result in creamy yoghurt every time. • Step 1. Heat the milk. In a saucepan, heat the milk/coconut milk to approximately 85-90°C, just below a simmer . This can be made easier by using a thermometer . The importance of getting the milk to this tempe[...]

14 Preparation • W ash vegetables thoroughly and remove blemishes. • Pre-treat where recommended. Pre-T reatment • Steam Blanching: Needed to speed up drying process for certain vegetables. • Blanching: Preserves the colour , stops the ripening process and generally makes the produce dry faster . T o Blanch 1. Soak vegetables in boiling wat[...]

15 Drying Vegetables, 45 - 50°C (continued) Food type Pre treatment Setting Drying time Suggested Use T omatoes, regular , cut into 2cm-thick wedges (dried) None 45ºC 6 hours Add to risottos and pasta sauces T omatoes, Roma (egg) cut in half semi-dried None 45ºC 8 hours Add to antipasto platters, sandwich fillings, pies and tarts T omato, Roma ([...]

16 Drying Citrus Peel, 55°C Dehydrating citrus peel is incredibly easy to do, and has a myriad of uses. Y ou can use a variety of citrus fruits to make peel - grapefruit, oranges, lemons, limes and mandarins. It’ s good to experiment with different citrus fruits as they all have very different flavours and aromas. Note that the citrus peel will [...]

17 Drying Fruits, 60°C Preparation • W ash food and pat dry with paper towels. • Remove any blemishes, pips and stones. • Slice as recommended. • Pre-treat where recommended. NOTE: Food may be peeled or unpeeled when drying. T ry drying both ways to distinguish preferred outcome. Unpeeled fruits will take longer to dry . Pre-T reatment The[...]

18 Expect a variance in the time needed to dry different foods. Drying times are affected by the size of the load, thickness of slices, humidity and temperature in your home. For drying fruit, set to 60˚C. For drying citrus peel, set to 55˚C. NOTE: T imes stated are based on drying using six shelves. Drying Chart for Fruit Food type Pre treatment[...]

19 Drying Chart for Fruit (continued) Food type Pre treatment Setting Drying time Suggested Use Limes, skin on, 5mm slices Scrub whole fruit under warm water 60ºC 8-10 hours Add to curries and potpourri mixes Oranges, Naval, skin on, halved, cut into 5mm slices Scrub whole fruit under warm water 60ºC 6-8 hours Add to potpourri mixes and dip in ch[...]

20 Drying Fish, 65°C Dehydrating fish is easy and it has great taste. It’ s a great way of preserving seasonal fish without sacrificing the flavour . Y ou can buy fish on bulk when on sale, then put it in the dehydrator to preserve. Hints and T ips • Avoid dehydrating fish that is high in fat. The high oil content makes the fish spoil quickly [...]

21 Drying Meat, 70°C Dehydrating Meat Here are some steps to ensure meat is dehydrated safely: • Choose lean meat without much marbling (fat distributed throughout meat). IMPORT ANT : Meat must be of the highest quality and marinated on day of purchase. • Marinate the meat in its whole form and slice after marinating. The marinade needs to be [...]

22 Hints and T ips Fruit rolls make delicious snacks ready to have on hand. Here are some hints to ensure perfect fruit rolls: • Fresh or canned fruit can be used to make fruit rolls, simply substitute weight for weight. However , do not combine a mixture of canned and fresh fruit in the same roll up. If using fresh fruit, make sure it is of good[...]

23 Recipes (continued) Recipes All the recipes have been specifically created and tested by our Sunbeam T est Kitchen for the Sunbeam Food Lab™ Dehydrator . W e hope you enjoy using and making some delicious snacks and produce. V = V egan GF = Gluten free DF = Dairy free Almond Rosemary Crackers - V , GF , DF , Paleo, V egetarian ½ cup chia seed[...]

24 Recipes (continued) Corn Crackers - V , GF , DF , Paleo, V egetarian 600g frozen corn, thawed 1 small onion 1 small red capsicum ½ cup flax seeds 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon sea salt 1. Set Dehydrator to 50˚C. Line two of the Dehydrator shelves with baking paper . 2. In a bowl of a food processor combine all in[...]

25 Recipes (continued) Pesto Parmesan Rolls 3 cups plain flour 1 cup warm water 1 tablespoon yeast 1 tablespoon caster sugar ½ teaspoon salt ¹⁄ ³ cup olive oil 1 egg Filling: ½ cup basil pesto 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese 1 egg, whisked 1. Set Dehydrator to 35˚C. Line a Dehydrator shelf with baking paper . 2. In a jug combine water , yeas[...]

Recipes (continued) 26 Cheesy Kale Chips - V , GF , DF , V egetarian The ingredients may not look cheesy but the flavour comes from the yeast and miso paste. 2 bunches kale, washed, roughly torn 1 cup nutritional yeast 1 cup white miso paste 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1. Set Dehydrator to 50˚C[...]

27 Recipes (continued) Raw Coconut Wraps - V , GF , DF , Paleo, V egetarian 2 cups raw young coconut meat 2 tablespoons coconut water ½ teaspoon sea salt 1. Set Dehydrator to 40˚C. Line two of the Dehydrator shelves with baking paper . 2. In the bowl of a food processor , process coconut meat until a fine paste. Add enough coconut water until a s[...]

Blueberry Crunch Granola - V , DF , Vegetarian Maca powder is available from most health food stores but can be left out of the recipe if you don’t have it or can’t find it. 2 cups rolled oats, soaked for 2 hours, drained 1 cup finely shredded coconut ¼ cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons maca powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla ext[...]

29 Peanut Butter Muesli Bars - DF , Vegetarian 1 cup dried dates 3 granny smith apples, grated 5 cups rolled oats 1 cup peanut 1 cup sunflower seeds ½ cup dried apple, roughly chopped ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup dried cranberries ¹⁄ ³ cup honey ¹⁄ ³ cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Set Dehydrator to [...]

30 Recipes (continued) Chocolate Chip Cookies - V egetarian 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup oat flour* 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup cashew butter ¼ cup honey ¼ cup maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ¼ cup coconut oil 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1. Set Dehydrator to 50˚C. 2. Place all ingredients; except chocolate, into the bowl of a food processor . [...]

31 Recipes (continued) Greek Y oghurt - GF , Vegetarian If you like thicker yoghurt scoop finished yoghurt into a tea towel and from a height. All the extra liquid will drop out resulting in thicker yoghurt. 4 cups milk 2-3 teaspoons yoghurt Sterilised glass jars 1. Set Dehydrator to 40˚C. Arrange shelves to accommodate the size of the jars. Remem[...]

32 Recipes (continued) Honey Garlic Beef Jerky - GF , DF , Paleo 700g beef flank steak ½ cup honey , warmed to be liquid 2 tablespoons dried garlic 2 tablespoons sea salt 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper 1. Cut beef flank steak into ½cm pieces. 2. In a large bowl combine all remaining ingredients. 3. Add beef and toss to combine. Cover [...]

33 Recipes (continued) Fish Jerky - DF 2 cups water 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup salt ¼ cup soy sauce 4 fillets firm white fish or salmon, skin removed 2 teaspoons paprika, optional 1. Combine water , sugar , salt and soy sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until all sugar has dissolved. Set aside until room temperature. 2. Cut fish into 2cm th[...]

34 Recipes (continued) Strawberry Fruit Rolls - V , GF , DF , Paleo, V egetarian Y ou can substitute the strawberries for blackberries, blueberries or raspberries. 500g fresh strawberries, hulled, halved 300g apple puree 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Set Dehydrator to 70˚C. 2. Place all the ingredients in the jug of a blender or bowl of a food pro[...]

35 Drying Records Chart Produce Date Weight of produce (before drying) Pre-treatment T emp Humidity 1........5 (low) (high) T ime drying started T ime drying finished Weight of dried produce[...]

Drying Records Chart 36 Produce Date Weight of produce (before drying) Pre-treatment T emp Humidity 1........5 (low) (high) T ime drying started T ime drying finished Weight of dried produce[...]

37 Drying Records Chart Produce Date Weight of produce (before drying) Pre-treatment T emp Humidity 1........5 (low) (high) T ime drying started T ime drying finished Weight of dried produce[...]

38 Drying Records Chart 38 Produce Date Weight of produce (before drying) Pre-treatment T emp Humidity 1........5 (low) (high) T ime drying started T ime drying finished Weight of dried produce[...]

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MASTER S E R I E S F ood Lab ™ El ectr onic Dehydr ator User Guide Healthy f ood dryer with 8 temper atur e settings Need help with your applianc e? Contact our cust omer service t eam or visit our website f or information and tips on getting the most fr om your applianc e. Australia | visit www .sunbeam.com.au phone 1300 881 861 mail Units 5 &am[...]

41 MASTER S E R I E S F ood Lab ™ El ectr onic Dehydr ator User Guide Healthy f ood dryer with 8 temper atur e settings Need help with your applianc e? Contact our cust omer service t eam or visit our website f or information and tips on getting the most fr om your applianc e. Australia | visit www .sunbeam.com.au phone 1300 881 861 mail Units 5 [...]

MASTER S E R I E S F ood Lab ™ El ectr onic Dehydr ator User Guide Healthy f ood dryer with 8 temper atur e settings Need help with your applianc e? Contact our cust omer service t eam or visit our website f or information and tips on getting the most fr om your applianc e. Australia | visit www .sunbeam.com.au phone 1300 881 861 mail Units 5 &am[...]