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HS07566 Food Dehydrator Assembly & Operation Instructions 7
Additional Dehydrator Uses
These instructions are to be used only as a guide. Some experimentation, trial and error will be necessary to get perfectly
dehydrated flowers, ornaments, etc.
Baked Clay for Holiday Ornaments & Children’s Crafts
Mix together 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of salt & 1 cup of water to create dough that can be transformed into ornaments and figurines
and crafts when dried. A great activity for kids and families to do together on rainy days and school breaks. Dry the creations for
24-36 hours.
Drying Flowers For Home Décor & Potpourri
Save the beauty of your favorite and fragrant blooms by drying for 4-6 hours. Place the selected blooms and buds loosly on the
trays lined with parchament paper.
Drying Herbs for Cooking and Tea
Dry fresh herbs from your garden overnight in the dehydrator. Pick fresh herbs, wash and remove stems and pat dry. Place loosely
on trays lined with parchment paper. Save dried herbs whole, and crush just before using.
Creating Fruit Rolls & Leathers
Puree the fruit of your choice in a food processor with enough fruit juice to make the puree liquid, but not so much that the mixture
is runny. Use sugar or honey to sweeten to taste. Prep the food trays by covering them with plastic food wrap. Cut a hole in the
middle of the food wrap to allow the air to move up throughout the center hole of the food trays. Pour the puree into the prepared
food trays. For best results, use only one or two trays at one time, and rotate and turn the trays as described previously for 24-36
hours.
Cleaning & Storing the Food Dehydrator
Wipe off both the exterior and interior surfaces of the unit with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Soak the trays in warm water with
a mild detergent for several minutes if needed. A soft-bristle brush will loosen food particles that resist softening by soaking. Don’t
clean trays with any metal objects or scouring pads as they may damage the surface of the trays.
The lid can be washed in warm soapy water or wiped clean with a soft cloth or sponge. Wash the top after it has been removed
from the rest of the machine. Don’t use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, or sharp utensils.
Use a damp cloth or towel to remove dried food particles from the base unit. Avoid dripping any liquid into electrical parts.
● Do not submerge or expose the electrical components of this product to water or other liquids.
● Do not place the any parts of the dehydrator in the dishwasher.