User Guide

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MODEL: RJ43-5-R
FOOD ITEM PREPARATION DRYNESS TIME
Mushrooms Select mushrooms with caps curling under - these are yound
and tender. Brush off dirt or wipe with damp cloth. Depending
on size, mushrooms can be sliced, choped or whole.
Leathery to
Brittle, depending
on Size and Age.
3 - 6 Hours
Nectarines No need to peel. Cut into 3/8" slices or circles and place skin
down.
Pliable 6 - 14 Hours
Okra Use young and tender pods. Slice into 1/4" discs. Leathery 4 - 8 Hours
Onions and Leaks Peel off skin and cut into 1/2" slices or chop. Stir frequently
during dehydration.
Leathery 4 - 8 Hours
Orange Rind Peel in long strips. Do not peel until immediately before use. Brittle 6 - 14 Hours
Parsley Tear into small pieces. After dehydration, chop if desired. Brittle 2 - 6 Hours
Parsnips Select younger roots. Steam until tender. Cut into slices,
shreds, cubes or strips.
Leathery 4 - 8 Hours
Peaches Remove skin if desired. Cut in halves or quarters and
dehydrate with cup side up. Pit easily removable when 50%
dehydrated.
Pliable and
Leathery
5 - 14 Hours
Pears Peel and core. Cut into slices, rings, halves, quarters or
eighths.
Pliable and
Leathery
5 - 14 Hours
Peas Use only tender, sweet varieties. Remove from pod. Boil for
approximately 3 - 5 minutes.
Brittle 4 - 8 Hours
Peppers (Green and
Pimentos)
Cut into 1/4" strips or rings and remove seeds. May also be
chopped. Note: Dried Pimentos chopped finely make paprika.
Brittle to Leathery 4 - 8 Hours
Persimmons Use only when ripe. Remove stem. Slice into 3/8" slices or
circles.
Pliable 5 - 10 Hours
Pineapple (Fresh) Peel and core. Cut into slices, wedges or chunks. Pliable 5 - 10 Hours
Pineapple (Canned) Drain and pat dry. Leathery 6 - 16 Hours
Plums Leave whole or cut in halves. Pits easily removable when 50%
dehydrated.
Pliable 5 - 14 Hours
Potatoes Peeling is optional. Cut into 3/16" to 1/4" slices, dice, grate or
cut French Fry style. Boil for approximately 5 minutes and let
cool.
Brittle 5 - 10 Hours
Poultry Trim fat, Slice 1/4 inch thick Leathery 5-6 Hours
Prunes Boil in water for 2 minutes. Leave whole or cut in halves and
remove pits.
Leathery 8 - 16 Hours
Pumpkin (also Squash) Cut into small pieces. Bake or steam until tender. Leathery 5 - 10 Hours
Rhubarb Use only tender stalks. Wash and cut in 1" lengths. No Visible
Moisture
4 - 10 Hours
Rutabagas Select younger roots. Steam until tender. Cut into thin slices. Leathery 4 - 8 Hours
Tomatoes Remove stems. Boil to loosen skin. Cut in halves or slices. Leathery 4 - 16 Hours
Turnips Select younger roots. Steam until tender. Cut into thin slices. Leathery 4 - 8 Hours
Zucchini Wash and remove skin if preferred. Cut into 1/4" to 1/2" thick
slices.
Brittle 4 - 10 Hours
Drying Charts