Sunbeam DT5600 User Manual
7
Important Guidelines and Hints
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.
You can dry overripe produce successfully, as
long as you remove any spoiled areas.
Best results are achieved when quality food is
used. Select produce at the peak of ripeness,
colour and flavour, for the highest nutritional
content.
You can dry overripe produce successfully, as
long as you remove any spoiled areas.
Wash food
Food should be washed and dried thoroughly,
removing soft or spoiled areas. Be certain
that your hands, cutting utensils and food
preparation areas are clean.
Food should be washed and dried thoroughly,
removing soft or spoiled areas. Be certain
that your hands, cutting utensils and food
preparation areas are clean.
Cut food uniformly
Produce can be shredded, sliced or diced,
5mm slices are best for efficient drying.
Variation in drying times
Check produce drying chart times can vary.
Drying times are affected by the size of
the load, thickness of the sliced produce,
humidity, air temperature and the moisture
content of the food itself. (Therefore, broad
drying times have been given in the drying
tables).
NOTE: The food dryer may be left on
overnight, however this may not achieve
optimum result.
We recommend the rotation of drying racks
every 3-4 hours throughout drying time to
achieve even drying.
Produce can be shredded, sliced or diced,
5mm slices are best for efficient drying.
Variation in drying times
Check produce drying chart times can vary.
Drying times are affected by the size of
the load, thickness of the sliced produce,
humidity, air temperature and the moisture
content of the food itself. (Therefore, broad
drying times have been given in the drying
tables).
NOTE: The food dryer may be left on
overnight, however this may not achieve
optimum result.
We recommend the rotation of drying racks
every 3-4 hours throughout drying time to
achieve even drying.
Fruit Roll Trays
Non-stick baking paper can be cut to fit
rocks, if you want more roll up trays.
Non-stick baking paper can be cut to fit
rocks, if you want more roll up trays.
Rotate Racks
Rotate racks while drying foods, this ensures
even drying of produce and air circulation.
Testing for dryness
Be sure to let the produce cool before testing
for dryness. To test for dryness, cut a piece
open – there should be no visible moisture
inside.
Rotate racks while drying foods, this ensures
even drying of produce and air circulation.
Testing for dryness
Be sure to let the produce cool before testing
for dryness. To test for dryness, cut a piece
open – there should be no visible moisture
inside.
Uneven drying
If you notice uneven drying, rotate the drying
racks, i.e. move the bottom rack to the top
and the top racks down.
If you notice uneven drying, rotate the drying
racks, i.e. move the bottom rack to the top
and the top racks down.
Keep records
Records of humidity, weight of produce
before and after drying times, will be helpful
in improving your drying techniques for the
future. Use the Drying Record Chart provided
on page 29.
Records of humidity, weight of produce
before and after drying times, will be helpful
in improving your drying techniques for the
future. Use the Drying Record Chart provided
on page 29.