Owner Manual

Part 08632
Part 06312
Part 06310 Part 06311
11
Packaging and Storage
After cooling, pat jerky with paper toweling to remove any fat droplets which may have formed on the jerky. Follow “Packaging and
Storing Dried Food” information on page 11. Jerky can be stored 1 to 2 months at room temperature. However, to maintain the best
avor and quality, store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Packaging and Storing Dried Food
• Dried foods need to be properly packaged to prevent reabsorption of moisture and microbial deterioration. Pack food in clean, dry,
airtight containers. Glass jars or freezer containers with tight-fitting lids are good for storage. Resealable plastic freezer bags are
also acceptable.
• Store packaged dried food in a dry, cool location away from light. Higher temperatures and exposure to light will shorten the
storage time and result in loss of quality and nutrients. Most dried fruit, when properly packaged and stored, will be good for 1 year
at 60°F or 6 months at 80°F. Fruit rolls should keep for up to 1 month at room temperature. Vegetables have about half the storage
life as fruit. If food is to be kept longer, then store it in a freezer.
• Package vegetables and fruits in separate storage containers to avoid flavor transfer.
Care, Cleaning, and Storage
1. Remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.
2. Wash the dehydrator trays and cover in warm water and a mild detergent or wash in a dishwasher (top rack only).
3. The fruit roll trays and the mesh screens should be washed in warm, soapy water. Do not wash these parts in the dishwasher. If
necessary, a soft brush may be used to loosen dried on food particles. Do not use steel wool scouring pads or abrasive cleaners on
any of the dehydrator parts.
4. After each use, wipe away any food, liquid, and grease residue from the base platform and center hub using a damp cloth. Do not
immerse the dehydrator base in water or other liquid.
5. Before stacking the trays onto the base for storage, turn the base upside down and wrap the cord around the center of the unit, secur-
ing the cord under the clips.
6. For compact storage, stack the trays onto the base so all of the trays with handles have raised ribs facing up and all of the trays
without handles have raised ribs facing down. Once all of the trays are stacked onto the base, turn the cover upside down and place
on top of the trays.
Get the most from your Presto
®
Food Dehydrator with these handy accessories...
Presto
™
Jerky Gun and Presto
®
Seasoning Kit
including spice and cure
(Part 08632)
Make delicious homemade jerky from beef, venison, or other meats. Kit includes a jerky gun with three
interchangeable nozzles plus ve packets each of Classic avor jerky spice and cure.
Presto
®
Jerky Seasoning Kit
including spice and cure
Classic Flavor (Part 08635). Includes 6 packets of Classic jerky spice and cure.
Presto
™
Add-on Nesting Dehydrator Trays
(Part 06312)
Expand the capacity of your Presto
®
Dehydro
™
Dehydrator. Trays are designed to nest inside each other
when not in use to save storage space. Sold in sets of two.
Model 06304 is designed to work with up to twelve trays.
Need additional accessories...
Presto
™
Fruit Roll Sheets
(Part 06310)
Sold in sets of two.
Presto
™
Nonstick Mesh Screens
(Part 06311)
Sold in sets of two.