Bertazzoni X304PIRCR User Manual

 

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In this oven function the pre‐heating light/sound 
indicators are deactivated; only the heating 
indicator light is active. 

 
DEHYDRATE mode dries food inside the oven by 
using lower heating element jointly with the oven 
fan. 
 
DEHYDRATE is used to dry and/or preserve foods 
such as fruits, vegetables and herbs through 
circulation of heated air that slowly remove the 
moisture from items. 
 

To activate DEHYDRATE mode: set function 
selector on and set temperature selector at 100°F 
(corresponding to an internal oven setup fixed 
temperature of 100°F=38°C). 
 
Cooling fans does not operate during 
DEHYDRATE. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Apples 

Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice 

and 2 cups water;1/4" slices 

11-15 Slightly 

pliable 

Bananas 

Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice 
and 2 cups water;1/4" slices 

10-15 Soft, 

pliable 

Cherries 

Wash and towel dry. For fresh 
cherries, remove pits 

10-15 Pliable, 

leathery, 

chewy 

Orange peels and slices 

1/4" slices of orange; orange 
part of skin thinly peeled from 
oranges 

Peels:2-4 

Slices: 12-16 

Orange peel: dry and brittle. 

Orange slices: skins are dry and 
brittle, fruit is slightly  

Pineapple rings 

Towel dried 

Canned: 9-13 

Fresh: 8-12 

Sott and pliable 

Strawberries 

Wash and towel dry. Sliced 
1/2" thick, skin (outside) down 
on rack 

12-17 Dry, 

brittle 

Peppers 

Wash and towel dry. Remove 
membrane of peppers, 
coarsely chopped about 1" 
pieces 

16-20 

Leathery with no moisture inside 

Mushrooms 

Wash and towel dry. Cut off 
stem end. Cut into 1/8" slices  

7-12 

Tough and leathery, dry 

Tomatoes 

Wash and towel dry. Cut thin 
slices, 1/8"  thick, drain well. 

16-23 

Dry, brick red colour 

 

 

 

Oregano  Sage parsley 
And thyme And fennel 

Rinse and dry with paper towel 3-5 

Crisp and brittle 

Basil 

Use basil leaves 3 to 4  inches 
from top. Spray with water, 
shake off moisture and pat dry 

3-5 

Crisp and brittle