Beper 90.506 Manuel D'instructions page 9

Fruit dryer Use instructions
General information:
The food or vegetables to be dried should be ripe, fresh, healthy and clean.
Dried foods keep their flavour and nutritional value, and they do not lose their mineral
content. Once dried, they can be stored easily for many years, but it is imperative to use
only ripe, fresh, healthy and clean fruit or vegetables etc.
When drying fruit, always remove the entire core, stems and stones (with the exception
of cherries). Do not peel the fruit before drying. The use of lemon juice prior to the drying
process prevents the fruit from discolouring (i.e. turning brown).
Operation
Temperature is adjustable, the maximum temperature reached during operation is around 70°C.
- The fruit or vegetables to be dried should be cut into thin pieces of regular size and thickness.
- Spread the items to be dried evenly across each drying-rack. To ensure proper air circulation, make
sure that the pieces do not touch each other.
- When using several drying-racks, the operating temperature decreases from the bottom to the top
of the appliance;
accordingly, the drying time on the upper racks will increase.
- Replace the lid on the unit, insert the plug into a suitable wall socket and switch the unit on (note
the time when switching on).
- Once the food items on the lower racks are sufficiently dried, the lower racks should be removed.
Should you wish to re-fill an emptied rack with fresh items, the rack should be inserted in the top
position. The position of the drying-racks may be changed at any time.
DO NOT COVER THE HOLE OF THE RACK WITH FRUIT AND/OR VEGETABLES.
Storing dried food
Before the dried food items are stored, make sure that they are absolutely dry, and that they have
cooled down completely after the drying process: this is essential for proper storage.
It is also of great importance that dried food is prevented from absorbing humidity during storage.
Any storage tins, glasses or plastic bags should be sealed airtight. The preferred method is the use
of an electric heat bag sealer to seal the bags containing the dried food. Do not expose dried food
to light, but keep them in a dark location.
When the dried food items come to be used
Dried fruit and vegetables should be left in lukewarm water (make sure they are entirely covered
by water) and oaked overnight. For soups or sauces, dried vegetables and herbs may be added
without soaking them first.
Dried fruit, vegetables and herbs may be used in various ways when preparing food.
For details, please refer to the information available in cook books.
General Care and Cleaning
● Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled
down completely.
● Do not clean the appliance with water, and do not immerse it in water, but clean it with a slightly
damp, lint-free cloth.
- The drying-racks and the lid may be cleaned with a damp cloth, using a mild detergent if necessary.
The drying-racks are dish-washer safe.
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