Use and Care Manual

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HELPFUL HINTS & TIPS
• Cut all your items the same thickness. If you don’t, they’ll dry at different times.
A slicer is helpful.
• Do small or Large batches. If you are doing a small batch, put the remaining empty
trays in the dehydrator. Your dehydrator is designed to work with all or none of the trays.
• Purchase the Preserve It Naturally Book! This book covers everything you need to
know about dehydration and how to make the most of your dehydrator.
• Experiment with your drying times. Everyone’s tastes are different. You may like
some food dried longer for a crispier texture. You may like other dried less for a chewier
texture. Be sure to write down the food and times so you remember what you like!
• Store your Paraflexx® sheets in the bottom of the dehydrator. This is a great way to
protect your sheets when you’re not using them. They can also double as a drip liner at
the bottom of your dehydrator for easy cleaning.
• Cleaning tips for Paraflexx® sheets. DO NOT SOAK your Paraflexx
®
sheets. This will
damage them. Simply wipe down with a warm, soapy cloth. Then again with clean water.
That’s it.
• Register your warranty online: www.ExcaliburDehydrator.com
• Not sure your foods are dry enough? Put some of your foods in an air-tight bag and
check it in a few minutes – if you see water droplets in the bag then you need to dry the
food more. Some small fogging is normal as the food cools off.