Bosch HBL54 User Manual

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Use Dehydrate to dry and/or preserve foods such as fruits, vegetables and herbs. 
This mode holds an optimum low temperature (100 ºF – 160 ºF) while circulating the 
heated air to slowly remove moisture. The oven stays on for 48 hours before 
shutting off automatically.

Tips: •

Dry most fruits and vegetables at 140 ºF. Dry herbs at 100 ºF (refer to the 
Dehydrate Chart for examples). 

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Drying times vary depending on the moisture and sugar content of the food, the 
size of the pieces, the amount being dried and the humidity in the air. Check 
food at the minimum drying time.

•

Multiple drying racks (not included) can be used simultaneously. 

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Treat fruits with antioxidants to avoid discoloration.

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Consult a food preservation book, county Cooperative Extension Office or 
library for additional information.

Dehydrate Chart

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Dehydrate dries with heat from a third element behind the back 
wall of the oven. The heat is circulated throughout the oven by the 
convection fan.

Fruit
Apples

Bananas

Cherries

Orange peels

Orange slices

Pineapple rings 
canned
fresh

Strawberries

Dipped in ¼ cup lemon 
juice and 2 cups water, 
¼" slices.

Dipped in ¼ cup lemon 
juice and 2 cups water, 
¼" slices.

Wash and towel dry. For 
fresh cherries, remove 
pits.

Orange part of skin thinly 
peeled from oranges.

¼" slices of orange.

Towel dried.
Towel dried.

Wash and towel dry. 
Sliced ½" thick, skin 
(outside) down on rack.

11–15

11–15

10–15

2–4

12–16

9–13
8–12

12–17

Slightly pliable.

Slightly pliable.

Pliable leathery, 
chewy.

Dry and brittle.

Skins are dry 
and brittle, fruit 
is slightly moist.

Soft and pliable.
Soft and pliable.

Dry and brittle.