Excalibur Dehydrator Operations Instructions

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8FOOD DRYING GUIDE FRUITSDry best at 135ºF/57ºC*for raw & living foods - use 105ºF/the drying time is extendedFood Preparation Test TimeApples

9FOOD DRYING GUIDE FRUITSDry best at 135ºF/57ºCFood Preparation Test TimeNectarinesWash, pit and peel. Cut into 3/8” slices, dry skin side down.Pl

10FOOD DRYING GUIDE VEGETABLESDry Best At 125ºF/52ºC*for raw & living foods - use 105ºF/the drying time is extendedFood Preparation Test TimeA

11FOOD DRYING GUIDE VEGETABLESDry Best At 125ºF/52ºCFood Preparation Test TimeGreensWash thoroughly, trim, remove tough stems, spread over trays s

12Food Preparation Test TimePumpkin Wash & cut into 1” pieces. Leathery 5-6 hoursSummer SquashWash, remove ends, cut 1” pieces or French style

13LEATHERS & FRUIT ROLLSLeathers are an easy answer to the often heard request of “What is there to eat?” Yogurt, leftover fruits or vegetables ca

14JERKYMany recipes are available, but it’s fun to make up your own concoction. You can use virtually any combination of the following ingredients: so

15Beef JerkyFlank round and sirloin tip cuts are the best to use when making beef jerky. Rich in protein, beef is also high in phosphorus, iron, and r

16RAW & LIVING FOODSIn 1963 Dr. Ann Wigmore and Victoras Kulvinskas founded the Hippocrates Health Institute in Boston, MA where they taught their

17Excalibur® adjustable thermostat has been specifically designed to create a proper fluctuation in the air temperature. As the air temperature fluct

18OTHER DEHYDRATOR USESHerbs and SpicesHerbs and spices are sometimes a neglected part of our cookery. Use your Excalibur® dehydrator to dry your own

19into containers and cover. Incubate in the dehydrator at 115ºF/46ºC for 5 hours. (Note: Use a candy thermometer for best results.) Do not disturb, b

20YEAR-ROUND DEHYDRATION TIPSJanuaryGood Buys: Avocados, Bananas, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Pears, Potatoes, Turnips and Winter Squash.February

21RECIPESBanana Blush Leather 1 cup strawberries 1 bananaPuree fruit in blender. Pour onto Paraflexx™ sheets or plastic wrap and dehydrate at 135

22Creamy Mushroom Soup 1 1/2 cups dried mushrooms 1/2 cup dried onions 2 cups hot beef bouillon 1/4 cup margarine 4 cups milk 1 tsp salt 6 tbsp

23QUESTIONS & ANSWERSOne side of my drying trays seems to be dried before the other. What should I do?Because your dehydrator may dry one side fas

24TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEAll Excalibur® Dehydrators are checked three times for any electrical or mechanical problems. They are shipped in perfect work

25EXCALIBUR’S® CONVENIENT LIFT-OFF DOORMedium 5 Tray and Large 9 Tray ModelsTo install the door hold it at a slight angle, (see Fig. 1). Place the hoo

26DOMESTIC 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYHOME UNITS Excalibur Dehydrators are built to a such a high standard they come with a 5 year limited warranty. Since

27HELPFUL HINTS & TIPS• Cut all your items the same thickness. If you don’t, they’ll dry at different times. A slicer is helpful. • Do small or

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2INTRODUCTIONWorking on a simple premise, the Excalibur® Dehydrator removes water from food by a continuous circulation of thermostatically-controlled

3*For door assembly, page 25.**TROUBLEHOOTING GUIDE, page 24.IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, these basic safety precautions sho

4TEMPERATURE GUIDEFor your convenience, a colorful temperature guide has been affixed to your Excalibur® unit. Following this guide will ensure the us

5PREPARATION There is really no right or wrong way to prepare your food for drying. By following these few guidelines, success will be yours.Pre-treat

6• Ascorbic Acid-Citric Acid Dip: is simply a form of vitamin C. Citric acid is found in all citrus fruits. These citrus type dips are available thro

7STORAGE & RECONSTITUTIONContainers for dried foods should be safe from moisture and insects. Glass jars with tightly fitted lids, plastic zip-loc