Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DT5600 Sunbeam
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Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference. F o o d D e h y d r a t o r Healthy food dryer with 5 drying racks Instruction/Recipe Booklet DT5600.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1 Features of your Food Dehydrator 2 Using your Food Dehydrator 4 Care and Cleaning 6 Important Guidelines and Hints 7 Storage of Dried Foods 8 Rehydrating Dried Foods 8.
1 If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www .sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line. Ensure the above safety precautions are understood. S u n b e a m ’ s S a f e t y P r e c a u t i o n s SAF ETY P RECA UTI ONS F OR YOU R SU NBEA M DEH YDR A TOR .
Lid with drying motor Acts as a lid for the Food Dehydrator and contains the motor and power switch. Air vents on the lid allow air to be circulated. 5 large drying racks Holds the food in place for easy drying. Y our unit includes 5 drying racks. Y ou can purchase more drying racks from retail outlets and Sunbeam service centre.
3 On/Off switch with three heat settings Enable the user to choose the type of drying needed with three heat settings. Removable Filter The filter is removable for easy cleaning.
How it works Dehydrating food is an ancient method of preserving food. It is a gentle, natural process which removes moisture from food. Using a controlled heat temperature, air is circulated from the top of the unit to each of the five trays and base.
5 U si n g y o ur De h yd r at o r ( c on t in u ed ) Before using your Food Dehydrator • W ash the drying racks, base and fruit roll tray in warm water using a mild detergent. Rinse and dry each part thoroughly before use. • Before you assemble the food dehydrator ensure that the power cord is unplugged.
6 Drying racks, fruit roll trays and base T o clean the drying racks, fruit roll trays and the base, soak in warm soapy water . A soft bristle brush can be used to loosen stubborn food particles. Lid Do not immerse the Lid with Drying Motor in water .
7 I m p o r t a n t G u i d e l i n e s a n d H i n t s Use quality food Best results are achieved when quality food is used. Select produce at the peak of ripeness, colour and flavour , for the highest nutritional content. Y ou can dry overripe produce successfully , as long as you remove any spoiled areas.
8 S t o r a g e o f D r i e d F o o d s • Containers should be moisture and insect free. • Glass jars with metal screw lids are ideal containers. Food stored in plastic bags, should be stored inside an insect proof container . • The storage area should be cool, dry and as dark as possible.
9 U s e o f D r i e d F o o d Dehydrated fruits and vegetables can be used in a variety of dishes that can be used to make: sauces, casseroles, marinated vegetables, cakes, salads, pies, soups, cereals, pasta dishes and poultry dishes stuffing.
10 Expect a variance in the time needed to dry different foods. Drying times are affected by the size of the load, thickness of slices, humidity and temperature in your home. NOTE: T imes stated are based on drying using five racks. T imes will vary depending on number of racks used.
11 D ry i ng C ha r t f or F ru i t ( c on t in u ed ) Food type Pre treatment Setting/drying time Suggested Use Limes, skin on, 5mm slices Scrub whole fruit under warm water 8-10 hours Add to curries and potpourri mixes Oranges, Naval, skin on, halved, cut into 0.
12 Preparation • W ash vegetables thoroughly and remove blemishes. • Pre-treat where recommended. Pre-T reatment • Steam Blanching: is needed to speed up drying process for certain vegetables. • Blanching: Preserves the colour , stops the ripening process and generally makes the produce dry faster .
13 D ry i ng V e ge t ab l es ( co n ti n ue d ) Food type Pre treatment Setting/drying time Suggested Use T omatoes, regular , cut into 2cm-thick wedges (dried) None 6 hours Add to risottos and pasta.
14 Fruit rolls make delicious snacks ready to have on hand. Here are some steps to ensure perfect fruit rolls: • Fresh or canned fruit can be used to make fruit rolls, simply substitute weight for weight. However , do not combine a mixture of canned and fresh fruit in the same roll up.
15 R ec i pe s (c o nt i nu e d) 15 D r y i n g H e r b s a n d S p i c e s Drying your own herbs and spices is an easy , economical way to make the most from your herb garden. Hints • Pick leaves, when young and tender . • Pick seed pods before they open.
16 D r y i n g C h a r t f o r H e r b s a n d S p i c e s Herb/Spice Preparation Drying time Use Basil W ash, pat dry with paper towel. Place leaves onto drying racks. 2-4 hours Soups and sauces. Chives W ash, pat dry with paper towel. Slice into desired lengths.
17 R ec i pe s (c o nt i nu e d) D r y i n g M e a t Dehydrating Meat Here are some steps to ensure meat is dehydrated safely: • Meats should be dried at 75ºC (Setting 3). • Choose lean meat without much marbling (fat distributed throughout meat).
18 R ec i pe s (c o nt i nu e d) D r y i n g F l o w e r s Using your Food Dehydrator , you are able to dry your own flowers, blossoms and petals. Hints • As flowers darken when they dry , try to select flowers which are several shades lighter . Preparation Directions 1.
19 R ec i pe s (c o nt i nu e d) 19 R e c i p e s Pumpkin, corn & chilli loaf Serves: 8-10 Preparation: 15 mins (not including pumpkin drying time) Cooking: 1 hour 5 mins 2 cups self-raising flour.
20 R ec i pe s (c o nt i nu e d) 20 Sour cream & chive scrolls-Low fat and gluten free! Serves: 12 Preparation: 15 mins Cooking: 25-30 mins Melted butter , to grease 2 ½ cups gluten-free self-rai.
21 R ec i pe s (c o nt i nu e d) 21 Apricot & coconut balls Makes: 36 Preparation: 25 mins (+ 8 hours chilling time) Melted butter , to grease 200g dried apricot halves ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1 cup skim milk powder 200g white chocolate, melted ¾ cup desiccated coconut 1.
22 R ec i pe s (c o nt i nu e d) 22 Choc-coated oranges Makes: 35 slices Preparation: 15 mins (not including drying time, + 3 hours setting time) Y ou will need to dry about 5-6 large seedless oranges for this recipe. 220g good-quality dark cooking chocolate 35 dried orange slices (.
23 R ec i pe s (c o nt i nu e d) Low-fat fruity muffins Makes: 12 muffins Preparation: 10 mins (not including drying pineapple) Cooking: 22-25 mins Cooking oil spray 3 cups self-raising flour 1½ cups skim milk 200g dried pineapple or paw paw pieces, chopped ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar 60g low-fat dairy spread, melted 1 egg, lightly beaten 1.
Pear & choc chip friands Makes: 8 friands Preparation: 10 mins (not including pear drying time) Cooking: 20-25 mins Cooking oil spray 6 eggwhites 1½ cups icing-sugar mixture 1 cup almond or hazelnut meal ½ cup plain flour 12 pieces dried pear , finely chopped ¾ cup milk chocolate choc bits 1.
25 R ec i pe s (c o nt i nu e d) Sultana & oat cookies Makes: 24 Preparation: 10 mins Cooking: 20 mins Melted butter , to grease 2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup rolled oats ¾ cup sultanas, chopped ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar ½ teaspoon mixed spice 150g butter , melted ½ cup condensed milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1.
26 R ec i pe s (c o nt i nu e d) Fruit rolls Fruit salad rolls Makes: 2 fruit roll ups Preparation: 5 mins Drying: 5-7 hours 840g canned fruit salad mix, drained 1. Place fruit salad in the jug of a blender or bowl of a food processor . Process until smooth.
27 R ec i pe s (c o nt i nu e d) Pear & maple syrup fruit rolls Makes: 2 fruit roll ups Preparation: 10 mins Drying: 6-7 hours 1kg jar pear slices in juice, drained 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1. Place pear and maple syrup in the jug of a blender or bowl of a food processor .
28 R ec i pe s (c o nt i nu e d) Dried rose petals Makes: 4 cups Preparation: 5 mins Drying: 3 hours 3 bunches roses, rose buds removed, petals separated 2-3 drops rose or vanilla oil 1. Arrange petals evenly over drying trays. Dry on setting 2 for 3 hours or until dried.
29 Produce Date Weight of produce (before drying) Pre-treatment Humidity 1........5 (low) (high) T ime drying started T ime drying finished Weight of dried produce D r y i n g R e c o r d s C h a r t .
Produce Date Weight of produce (before drying) Pre-treatment Humidity 1........5 (low) (high) T ime drying started T ime drying finished Weight of dried produce D r y i n g R e c o r d s C h a r t 30.
31 R ec i pe s (c o nt i nu e d) Produce Date Weight of produce (before drying) Pre-treatment Humidity 1........5 (low) (high) T ime drying started T ime drying finished Weight of dried produce D r y .
32 Produce Date Weight of produce (before drying) Pre-treatment Humidity 1........5 (low) (high) T ime drying started T ime drying finished Weight of dried produce D r y i n g R e c o r d s C h a r t .
33 Should you experience any difficulties with your appliance, please phone our customer service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand. Alternatively , you can send a written claim to Sunbeam at the address listed below .
34 is a registered trademark. Need help with your appliance? Contact our customer service team or visit our website for information and tips on getting the most from your appliance. In Australia Visit www .sunbeam.com.au Or call 1300 881 861 In New Zealand Visit www .
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