Bertazzoni X304PIRVE - Manual (Page 32)

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DEHYDRATE
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.
FOOD PREPARATION APPROXIMATE
DRYING TIME (hrs) TEST FOR DONENESS
Fruit
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
Vegetable
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
Herbs
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