FilterPro DEHYDRATOR Owner’s Manual User Guide FilterPro Dehydrator Owner’s Manual User Guide 188 N Bluff St, St George, UT 84770 © 2012 All Rights Reserved V 2.9 www.lequip.
FilterPro Table Of Contents D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide CONGRATULATIONS You’re now the proud owner of the L’EQUIP FilterPro Dehydrator. This energy efficient dehydrator is designed with both your health and convenience in mind and opens up a new dimension in preserving food. The filter ensures that foods being dried will be free from impurities in the air. We’re confident you will appreciate its ease of operation as you enjoy all the different creations you can make for years to come.
FilterPro D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Important Safeguards Benefits of Dehydrating IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not touch hot surfaces. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plugs, or the base of the dehydrator in water or other liquid.
FilterPro D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Dehydrator Description & Features Care & Maintenance/Operation The FilterPro Dehydrator is made of safe, stable, BPA Free ABS plastic. Lid “I’m BPA F ree” Time Control Knob Deep Trays Getting Started: Before using your dehydrator for the first time, wash the trays, top cover, mesh inserts and fruit leather sheets in warm, soapy water.
FilterPro D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Troubleshooting Guide How to Dehydrate TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Probable Cause Items to Check No Heat - No Fan No Power to Unit Switch. 1. 2. 3. Unit is plugged in. Power switch is on. Make sure your house power is on and that the outlet is working. No Heat – Fan OK Broken wire in unit. 1. 2. Check temperature setting. Return for service if persists. Heat OK – No Fan Motor stalled. 1. 2. Turn off immediately.
FilterPro D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Pretreating Filling the Drying Trays PRETREATING Dipping in a Pretreating Solution: (generally used for fruits) Some fruits, such as apples, pears, peaches, apricots and bananas tend to oxidize and darken somewhat during drying or when stored beyond 6-7 months. To prevent discoloration and extend shelf life, pretreat as follows: • Dipping Solution: We prefer using bottled lemon juice, 2 parts juice to 1 part water.
FilterPro D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Drying Times & Temperature Guide Storing Dried Foods DRYING TIMES It is impossible to give exact drying times because the moisture content of each food varies with the weather, soil conditions, where it was grown, how thick it was sliced as well as the particular variety of food. Denser food takes longer to dry. With a little experience, you’ll be able to tell which foods take the longest.
FilterPro D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Reconstitution RECONSTITUTION Reconstitution refers to putting moisture back into food. You will often want to reconstitute dried foods before adding to recipes, using as side dishes or combining with other ingredients. • When allowed to soak in liquid, dried food will swell to its original shape and size. • Place food in a container with enough water or liquid to cover. Then soak until it is at desired consistency.
FilterPro D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Fruit Fruit Leather NOTE: Dry fruit at 130°-140°. Use average times only as a general guideline. Variables can contribute to a large difference in drying times. To test for dryness: remove a piece of fruit. Let it cool. Cut or tear. Fruit should have almost no moisture. Most fruits will still be pliable and leathery. Bananas and strawberries should be almost crisp. You can leave softer, if you do not plan on storing for a long time.
FilterPro D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Meats, Fish and Poultry Meats, Fish and Poultry MEATS, FISH AND POULTRY MEATS, FISH AND POULTRY The L’EQUIP Dehydrator can make dried meat and jerky. Dried meat refers to meat, poultry, or fish that has been cooked then dried. Jerky is raw meat or fish that has been seasoned and dried. Dried meats are best when made for upcoming camping and backpacking trips. When reconstituted, they yield a tasty meat, somewhat like fresh cooked.
FilterPro D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Jerky Vegetables SEASONING JERKY • Season or marinate meat or fish from ½ hour to overnight in the refrigerator. Increase the marinating time for a stronger flavored jerky. A simple salt solution marinade improves flavor while reducing the potential of spoilage. Most barbecue marinades may be used, as long as they contain no oil. Adding lemon juice to the marinade will help preserve redness.
FilterPro D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Vegetables Herbs NOTE: Dry vegetables at 125°-135°. Use average times only as a general guideline. Many variables can contribute to a large difference in drying times. Vegetables should contain only 5% moisture and should look and feel crisp and brittle. Vegetable Preparation Avg. Dry Time (Hrs) Asparagus Remove woody end. Slice diagonally into ½”-1” pieces. Blanch/steam. 3 - 10 Green Beans Snip off ends, pull off strings.
FilterPro Herbs D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Potpourri NOTE: Dry herbs at 95°-100°. Use average times only as a general guideline. Many variables can contribute to a large difference in drying times. Check herbs periodically to ensure correct drying results. Herb Part of plant to dehydrate Avg.
FilterPro D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Recipes Recipes - Beverages RECIPES Adapt your own recipes to include dried foods. You will generally need to substitute about ½ to 2/3 cup dried for every 1 cup fresh food when converting. Fruit Fizz Beverages • 1 cup water • Ginger ale • 1 cup fruit leather • Sugar / Grenadine syrup (to taste) • Ice cubes Puree fruit leather with water. Let stand 15 minutes. Puree again. Fill tall glass with ice cubes. Pour glass two-thirds full of puree.
FilterPro D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Recipes - Breakfast Breakfast Banana Bread • 1 ½ tsp baking powder • 1 cup pulverized dried bananas • ½ tsp baking soda • 1 ½ cups milk (for rehydrating) • ¼ tsp salt • ½ cup margarine • ½ cup nuts (chopped) • 1 cup sugar • 2 eggs • 2 cups flour (can use 1 cup whole wheat & 1 cup white or all whole wheat flour) Combine pulverized bananas and milk. Let sit 10 minutes. Cream margarine and sugar. Add eggs and beat. Sift dry ingredients.
FilterPro D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Recipes - Desserts Spicy Carrot Cookies Recipes - Desserts Desserts • 1 cup dried grated carrots • 1 tsp salt • ½ cup hot water • ½ tsp baking soda • ¾ cup butter or margarine • ½ tsp cinnamon • 1 egg • ¼ tsp nutmeg • 2 Tbsp water • 6 oz. chocolate chips (optional) • 1 tsp vanilla Combine dried grated carrots and ½ cup hot water. Let sit 30 minutes, stirring twice.
FilterPro D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Recipes - Desserts Desserts Apple-Raisin Cookies • 1 cup coarsely chopped dried • 1 tsp vanilla apples • 1 cup unsifted all-purpose or • 2 Tbsp hot water unbleached white flour • ¾ cup butter • 1 tsp salt • 1 cup firmly packed light • ½ tsp baking soda brown sugar • 3 cups granola • 2/3 cup raisins • 1 egg • 2 Tbsp water Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine dried apples and hot water. Set aside.
FilterPro D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Recipes - Soups/Sauces Vegetable Soup Soups/Sauces • 3 Tbsp dried green peas • ½ cup dried sliced potatoes • 1 heaping Tbsp dried Okra, optional • ¼ cup dried green beans • 1 Tbsp dried parsley • ¼ cup dried sliced carrots • ½ tsp dried thyme • 2 Tbsp dried chopped onion • ½ tsp salt • 4 cups water • ¼ tsp pepper • 5 dried tomato slices Combine potatoes, green beans, carrots and onion with water in heavy pot. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
FilterPro D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Recipes - Snacks Trail Mix: Snacks Combine bite-sized pieces of dried fruits, such as apple, pear, pineapple, or grapes with flaked coconut and unsalted nuts. Great for hiking! Dusted Pineapple: Sprinkle dried pineapple pieces with confectioner’s sugar. Apple Treats: • Pkg of jello (any flavor) • Lemon juice Slice apples in uniform thickness. Dip slices in lemon juice and then dip in jello powder. Make sure both sides are coated.
FilterPro D E H Y D R AT O R Owner’s Manual User Guide Accessories Warranty ACCESSORIES Fruit Leather Sheets L’EQUIP Fruit Leather Sheets fit perfectly in the drying trays and prevent spilling. Remember, use only one sheet per tray, alternating sides of the tray. 10 per pkg. Must be hand washed. Extra Trays and Deep trays Available in packs of two regular trays with two mesh tray inserts or two deep trays with two mesh inserts. We recommend hand washing.
