Digital Dehydrator with Timer EDFD08 USER MANUAL Thank you for choosing electriQ Please read this user manual before using the dehydrator and keep it safe for future reference Visit our page www.electriQ.co.
Contents Features 3 Safety Instructions 4 Parts and Assembly 5 Operation and Dehydrating Guidelines 6 Drying Fruits 9 Drying Vegetables 12 Drying Herbs 15 Drying Meat 18 Recipes 20 Cleaning and Maintenance 22 Troubleshooting 22 2
FEATURES This advanced digital dehydrator was specially designed for easy use, convenience and easy storage. The electriQ dehydrator has adjustable trays allowing a large variety of foods to be dehydrated. Turbo vortex technology: fan circulates the hot air producing evenly dried foods in less than half the time of standard dehydrators. Digital Temperature control which allows accurate temperature control to match the food, providing consistent results every time.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important • Carefully read the instructions before operating the unit • This appliance is for indoor use only. • Rating: This unit must be only connected to a 220-240 V / 50 Hz earthed outlet. Always check the rating label against your electrical supply. If you are in any doubt about the suitability of your electrical supply have it checked and, if necessary, retested by a qualified electrician. • This dehydrator has been tested and is safe to use.
Parts and Assembly Open the package and account for all parts before disposing packing. Safely dispose of all plastic bags and other packaging components. They may be potentially dangerous to children. Before use please clean the trays. Please clean with warm water mixed with a small quantity of mild detergent. Clean the base of the unit a wet cloth or a sponge. Never immerse the base in water. The drying trays can be removed for easy cleaning.
OPERATION Turn on the food dehydrator by pressing the “START/STOP” button. The unit will default to 70oC and 10 hrs dehydrating timer. When entering standby mode the unit LED display will stop flashing. Select the timer and the desired food temperature. Press the “TEMP” button to set the temperature. The temperature can be set from 35oC to 70oC in 5oC increments. Press the “TIMER” button to set the timer. The timer is selectable with 30 minute increments up to 48 hours.
Lay food pieces evenly on trays. Do not overlap food pieces, as this will inhibit drying time. As each tray is loaded, place it on the dehydrator to begin drying. Please change the position of the trays during drying process if you find that certain trays are dried unevenly. Because of the unique design of your electriQ vortex system dehydrator, you will be surprised at how quick the drying process is.
Since most packaging materials are transparent, store packaged dried foods in a plastic or metal container that will not allow the light to penetrate. Do not store fruits and vegetables together in the same storage container because flavour and moisture may transfer. Fruit rolls are best if removed while still warm. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in airtight moistureproof containers for storage.
Drying Fruits Fruits picked at their prime have the highest natural sugar content and the best nutritional value. For the best quality product, choose only fresh and ripe. Wash fruit thoroughly and remove any blemishes. Remove skins (if desired), stems and seeds. Halve or slice in 1/4” to 1/2” circles or slices (a food processor or slicer will speed the slicing and ensure uniform slices, which will allow fruits to dry at the same rate.
Drying Fruit Rolls (Fruit Leather) Fruit leathers are a favourite kids snack. It is a chewy fruit product made from puréed fresh fruit, which has been dried and rolled into snack sized pieces. Fruit rolls are easy to make and cost less than those bought at the store. Any fruit high in pectin will make an excellent fruit roll. Most fruits can also be combined. Some fruits, such as apples, are high in pectin and fibre, and have an excellent texture when dried.
Food Apples Preparation Average Drying Time Drying Temp. 4-10 hrs 45 - 55℃ Pare, core, cut in 3/8" or slices Pre- treat Apricots Cut in half, remove 8-16 hrs 45 - 55℃ Peel, cut in 3/8" slices Wash and remove stems. 6-12 hrs 45 - 55℃ Drain well. If small, Fruit place on mesh screen. Cherries Wash, remove stems 10-18 hrs 45 - 55℃ Peel, if desired. Fruits Slice 3/8" thick Cranberries Wash and remove stems.
Drying Vegetables Some vegetables are quite good dried. Others lose their appeal and are better frozen or fresh. Some vegetables are far better frozen than dried, if you must preserve them. Vegetables have a low acid and sugar content that makes them more subject to spoilage, and tend to have far shorter shelf life than dried fruits. Choose fresh, crisp vegetables for a high quality dehydrated product. Just like fruits, vegetables should be picked ripe and dried as soon as possible to minimize loss.
Mix dried grated carrots, parsnips, onion, celery, chives, sweet peppers with turmeric powder, sea salt to make delicious vegan stock. Makes delicious base for soups. You can create your own soup mixture and store it for later use. CARROTS to save time grating, dry carrots and parsnips for salads, carrot cake or coleslaw. GREEN PEPPER, ONION, CELERY, CHIVES, ETC. chop and dry in a one-day effort for use instantly all year! GREEN BEANS, WAX BEANS & GREEN PEAS best when used in soups, stews or casseroles.
Cauliflower Celery Corn 3/8" thick or shred. Blanch. Wash, cut as for serving. Blanch. Trim, wash and cut carrot cake 6-14 hrs 55 - 70℃ Soups and stews 3-10 hrs 55 - 70℃ Soups, stews, powder for 1/2" slices. Blanch in celery salt (add equal parts solution of 1/2 t baking soda to 1 cup water. celery and salt) Husk, remove silk and 6-12 hrs 55 - 70℃ blanch. Remove from cob Aubergines Peel, slice 1/4" thick. Fritters, soups, stews or grind for cornmeal 4-14 hrs 55 - 70℃ Blanch.
Drying Herbs Fresh herbs and spices have a stronger aroma and flavours than commercial dried herbs and spices. They are prized by food lovers and gourmet cooks. Dried herbs and spices are used more often than fresh because they are more readily available and convenient to use. Although some flavours are lost when they are dried, they become more concentrated because so much moisture is removed. Most herbs contain from 70 to 85 percent water. Eight ounces of fresh herbs will yield about one ounce dried.
Testing for Dryness Herbs are dry when they snap and crumble easily. Stems should be brittle and break when bent. Seeds should be brittle and usually need additional drying after they are removed from the seed pods. To be certain that herbs are sufficiently dry, place in an airtight container for several days. If condensation appears on the inside of the container, they need further drying. Packaging Dark colour jars with airtight lids are ideal for storing herbs.
Food Preparation Average Drying Time Drying Temp. Anise Leaves Rinse in cold water, pat dry 1-3 hrs 40℃ Anise Seeds Rinse in hot water, pat dry 2-5 hrs 40℃ Basil Leaves (break veins and stems to aid drying) Clip leaves 3 to 4 inches 20-24 hrs 40℃ Uses Soups, stews, sauces and vegetable and fruit salads. Rehydrate, serve in cream sauce Italian and Mediterranean from top of plant just dishes, tomato dishes, meat Caraway as first buds appear pat dry Clip entire plant.
Drying Meat Meat must be always cured or pre-cooked before dehydrating. Dehydrated meat will taste better when cured first. Meats should be always dried at 70℃. Depending on how thick the meat is cut, how heavily the dryer is loaded, and the humidity, meat strips take from 4 to 15 hours to dry. Always use lean meat when dehydrating. Pat meat strips with clean paper towels several times as it dries, to remove the excess oil that accumulates on the top of the meat strips.
Drying Fish Lean fish can be easily dehydrated. You can also dry fat fish, but it will not keep at room temperature more than a week unless smoked. Fish meat strips should contain about 15% moisture when it is completely dry. It will be pliable and firm. If there is any doubt about the dryness, store in refrigerator or freezer to avoid the risk of spoilage. Cooked fish may also be dried, although it has a different taste than fish meat strips. It still makes a nice snack.
RECEIPES Your electriQ dehydrator can be used to cook complex recipes. Many vegan or raw diet people are using dehydrators as their only cooking appliance. For more recipes visit www.food.
to loading dehydrator to create the desired shape. (Square, rectangle, triangle) Store in an airtight container. Makes 4 trays. Sundried Tomatoes Crackers 4 Cups Soaked Flax Seed 1 Beef Tomato ½ Cup of Sundried Tomatoes 2 Tbsp Dried Basil 1 Clove Garlic 1 Tbsp Sea Salt Soak flax seeds 4 hours until they are nice and sticky. Soak the sundried tomatoes for 8 hrs. In a blender blend the sundried tomatoes, sea salt, basil and garlic.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 1. 2. Make sure the unit is unplugged before cleaning. Your dehydrator trays and lid are easy to clean. Simply soak them in warm water with a mild detergent for several minutes. Wash trays and lid with a non-abrasive moist sponge or cloth. A soft-bristle brush will loosen food particles that resist softening by soaking. Dry thoroughly with a non-abrasive towel. 3. Do not clean any parts with scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, or sharp utensils, as they tend to damage the surface. 4.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL Do not dispose this product as unsorted waste. Collection of such waste must be handled separately as special treatment is necessary. Recycling facilities are now available for all customers at which you can deposit your old electrical products. Customers will be able to take any old electrical equipment to participating civic amenity sites run by their local councils.
