User Guide

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MODEL: RJ43-5-R
Introduction
THE PRINCIPLES OF DEHYDRATION
The first step in beginning the process of dehydration is to know what dehydration is.
Dehydrating food is one of the oldest and easiest methods used in food preservation.
Dehydration is the process of removing water or moisture from a food product which in
turn makes that food product smaller and lighter.
Food products release the majority of their moisture during the early stages of dehydration.
This allows the food product to absorb large amounts of heat and give off large quantities
of water vapor while simultaneously maintaining a temperature well below that of the
surrounding air.
Taking good notes, and keeping record is important in the process of food dehydration.
This allows for users to develop a system in which they can maintain consistent results.
Recording the weight of the food before and after the process is recommended. It is also
suggested that users label storage containers with the dehydrating times of the food item
inside.
Once dehydrated and properly stored, food items may be used over a long period of time.
Obtaining a rehydrated state is as simple as adding the dehydrated food to water. A Chefman
favorite, is to enjoy eating freshly dehydrated food right away as a snack!
Dried foods are tasty, nutritious, and lightweight, as well as easy to prepare, store and use.
• There is so much variety in the types of food you can prepare using a dehydrator. Chefman's
favorites include delicious natural fruit leathers, crispy and crunchy fruit chips, beef Jerky
and more! See clubchefman.com for recipe ideas.
• The Chefman Dehydrator is very simple to use. There minimal food preparation required, and
the process is completely hands-free.
• Contrary to many people's belief, dehydrating foods does not have an affect on the
nutritional value.
Dehydration is an easy process which required minimal storage space for your food; which
leaves room for more dried foods! The best part about dehydration is all the money you will
save by properly preserving foods!