digital 5 & 9 tray dehydrator manual - 3548/3948
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1. Leave kernels on cob until well dried then remove from cob and dry until shriveled Use new potatoes wash and steam for 4 6 minutes Cut French style in 1 4 slices 1 8 circles or grate Cut into pieces remove all seeds Bake or steam until tender scrape pulp from skin and puree in a blender Pour onto Paraflexx sheets or kitchen parchment paper When dry cover with plastic wrap amp roll Wash peel if desired cut into 1 4 slices Wash amp remove stems slice 1 4 Circles amp for cherry grape tomatoes slice in half dry skin side down Wash 8 cut into pieces bake or steam until tender puree pulp in blender pour onto Paraflexx drying sheets Wash steam until just tender peel and cut into 1 4 slices Wash amp cut into 1 4 slices or into 1 8 slices for chips For raw amp living foods use 105 F the drying time is extended Brittle Brittle Leathery Brittle Brittle Leathery Leathery Brittle Leathery Leathery Leathery Leathery Leathery Brittle Leathery Shriveled Brittle or Leathery Leathery Leathery Leathery or Brittle Brittle Brittle Brittle 00 Dry best at 125 F 52 C 5 6 hours 8 12 hours 8 12 hours 10 14 hours 7 11 hours 6 10 hours 3 10 hours 6 10 hours 4 8 hours 4 8 hours 3 7 hours 4 8 hours 4 8 hours 4 8 hours 4 8 hours 4 8 hours 6 14 hours 7 11 hours 10 14 hours 5 9 hou2. Ii IS ME ar that you prepare nuts by soaking them By soaking enzyme inhibitors are neutralized the beneficial enzymes are activated and the vitamin content increases After nuts are done soaking for a period of 8 16 hours place on drying trays and dehydrate Time and temperature will vary based on the recipe Most of the store bought granolas are high in sugar contain unhealthy fats and oils and are packed full of fillers and unnecessary ingredients Make your own deliciously sweet combination of granola with all the good for you ingredients your body craves A You know who you are With an Excalibur you can make healthy delicious meals snacks o and desserts Dehydrate and store for years at a fraction of the space and the weight of canning pia HERBS amp SPICES Use your Excalibur dehydrator to dry your own freshly grown herbs Buy bulk quantities of fresh herbs and spices dry them and create special teas and seasonings Left over parsley will no longer be wasted as drying herbs and spices require rather simple preparation First trim off any dead or discolored plant parts Wash off the leaves and stems of most herbs in cool water A sink spray attachment is ideal for this purpose because it is gentle Flower heads should be rinsed thoroughly before the petals are removed Discard damaged parts Keep the heads whole for use in teas After it is sufficiently dried remove the outer covering of the herb se
3. on average 4 to 14 hours J FRUITS You ll have fun drying fruit it s one of the oldest and most popular dehydrated foods Enjoy dried fruit as a naturally sweet snack in your favorite recipes candied or in good tasting leathers Apples peaches bananas and pears are long time dehydrating favorites But why stick to the tried and true Dare to dry dates have a fling with figs or perk vourself up with persimmons Challenge yourself to master them all If fruits or vegetables are to be dried with skins on they should be washed thoroughly Some fruits like grapes and certain berries have a natural wax coating that must be removed by checking Uniform slicing makes a big difference in how evenly your fruit dries Most fruits do not have strong odors so feel free to dry them together Do not add fresh fruit to a batch that is nearly dry food For exact instructions refer to the fruit dehydrating guide ae SEE TTT Aa TRAILMIXES GRANOLA amp NUTS Looking for an after school energy snack or a healthy treat before a big game Heading out on the trail Dried fruit and nut trail mix is easy to do in an Excalibur dehydrator and you can personalize it to your taste Add dry fruits to include natural sugars all the while controlling the sugar and salt content These snacks also reduce pounds of juicy goodness into ounces for lightweight meals and snacking on longer backpacking trips
4. publications and websites Away from the blender Tess enjoys a diverse performance career She has toured internationally with stage productions worked in film and television and lent her voice to commercial campaigns audiobooks and popular video game characters What You ll Need NUT FREE VERSION l large bunch of curly green kale about 8 firmly packed cups What You ll Need 1 cup raw cashews soaked in filtered water for 2 4 hours 1 large bunch or curly green kale about 8 firmly packed cups soaking is optional 2 1 2 tbsp cold pressed extra virgin olive oil 1 8 cup filtered water as needed for desired consistency 1 4 cup nutritional yeast 3 tosp freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 tsp granulated garlic 1 4 cup nutritional yeast to taste 1 tsp Celtic sea salt 1 whole bulb of garlic about 8 10 cloves chopped roughly 3 tsp extra granulated garlic to toss through 1 tsp Celtic sea salt 1 tbsp coconut nectar optional Let s Get Started 4 tsp granulated garlic e Rip the kale from the stalks discard the stalks wash and placein a colander to drain slightly You want a little bit of water left on the kale Let s Get Started e Stir all of the other ingredients except the extra garlic together in a e Rip the kale from off the stalks discard the stalks wash and bowl place in a colander to drain You want a little bit of water left Massage the mixture into the wet kale on the kale e Sprinkle the extra granulated garlic
5. agave nectar and coconut oil to a high speed blender and blend until very smooth Add the remaining ingredients except the cacao butter and blend again Once an ultra smooth consistency is attained add the cacao butter either solid of liquefied and blend again Place in the Excalibur dehydrator at 105 F 40 C for 10 minutes before serving with the Superfood Brownies Yields 16 20 medium brownies Standard 9x13 baking dish Recipe Variations Instead of dried goji berries try golden berries mulberries or black cherries for an extra superfood nutrient kick OR substitute dried organic pineapple or mango for tropical tango brownies Experiment and play baby Marie Claire Hermans from Ravishing Raw Marie Claire is a raw food chef author and coach in Belgium Europe She specializes in making raw food look and taste like cooked food This is especially helpful for raw food beginners who are craving cooked foods during their transitional period Those of you who sign up for Marie Claire s free newsletter will receive explanations of the benefits of eating live raw foods menu ideas and shopping lists Vegetables required per person 1 2 to 1 small round zucchini 1 2 red bell pepper 1 2 yellow bell pepper Fresh basil to taste 1 2 pack of wild mushrooms some sprigs of fresh thyme a sprig of fresh rosemary 1 4 tsp of Celtic sea salt or more to taste organic cold pressed extra virgin olive oil To make the cocktail sa
6. dried food When cooking fruits place them into a saucepan with boiling water turn heat to low and simmer 1 to 15 minutes or until tender YEAR ROUND SEASON FOR FRUITS VEGETABLES January Good Buys Avocados Bananas Cabbage Cauliflower Mushrooms Pears Potatoes Turnips and Winter Squash February Good Buys Avocados Bananas Broccoli Cabbage Cauliflower Kumquats Mangos Mushrooms Pears Tangerines Winter Squash March Good Buys Artichokes Asparagus Avocados Bananas Broccoli Grapefruit Kumquats Lettuce Mushrooms Radishes Spinach April Good Buys Asparagus Bananas Cabbage Chicory Escarole Onions Pineapple Radishes Rhubarb Spinach Strawberries May Good Buys Asparagus Bananas Celery Papaya Peas Pineapple Potatoes Strawberries Tomatoes Watercress June Good Buys Avocados Apricots Bananas Cantaloupe Cherries Corn Cucumber Figs Green Beans Limes Mangos Nectarines Onions Peaches Peas Peppers Pineapple Plums Summer Squash July Good Buys Apricots Bananas Blueberries Cabbage Cantaloupe Cherries Corn Cucumbers Dill Eggplant Figs Gravenstein Apples Green Beans Nectarines Okra Peaches Peppers Prunes Watermelon August Good Buys Apples Bananas Beets Berries Cabbage Carrots Corn Cucumbers Dill Eggplant Figs Melons Nectarines Peaches Pears Peppers Plums Potatoes Summer Squash Tomatoes September Good Buys Apples Bananas B
7. on the spot Jason Wrobel FUDGE BROWNIES Jason Wrobel is a world renowned leader in organic raw vegan cuisine culinary education and epicurean entertainment With a focus on radical simplicity and artful presentation he imbues his ecstatic raw food creations with the energy of fresh local organic produce and the healing properties of raw superfoods which have rendered his dishes hands down favorites among celebrity clients and regular folk alike Jason is also the host of the first longevity cooking show on television How to Live to 100 which debuted on The Cooking Channel in January 2013 His DVD Simple Vegan Classics is an international bestseller which teaches people how to prepare easy and nutritious raw vegan foods He is also the host of The J Wro Show on YouTube showcasing healthy recipes lifestyle transformation tips and culinary comedy www jasonwrobel com Superfood Brownie Mix For the Brownies 8 cups raw pecans soaked for 8 hours amp dehydrated for 24 In a large mixing bowl soak the pecans for a minimum of 8 hours Drain the hours until crisp water rinse the pecans in fresh water and use your Excalibur dehydrator to 1 12 cups dates pitted amp packed dehydrate on Paraflexx sheets for 24 hours until crisp and dry to the touch 1 12 cups raw cacao powder In a large food processor pulse the pecans into medium size crumbs until 1 2 tbsp Vitamineral Green or other green superfood powder mealy Be sure not t
8. other hand are pressed dipped in paraffin wax and aged Longhorn cheddar a Colby and Romano are Ko all hard type cheeses In addition there are the semi hard or soft cheeses Scamorze Neufchatel and cheese spreads These are generally milder in flavor than the hard cheeses and are only aged for a short time if at all Refer to Excalibur s Preserve It Naturally Book for more directions on making cheese POTPOURRI ARTS amp CRAFTS Your dehydrator can help satisfy your creative cravings by shortening the drying times for ceramics dough art or decoupage Nearly any garden blossoms leaves herbs spices or cones can be used for potpourri Fixatives must be added to the potpourri to prevent the Li fragrances from evaporating Orris benzoin calamus and oak moss are common fixatives Using scissors cut only unblemished herbs and flower heads one decaying leaf or petal can destroy a whole potpourri Spread the petals or herbs sparsely over the drying trays Try to avoid drying la both at the same time to prevent the distinctive fragrances from mixing Dry for 6 to 8 hours at 110 F 43 C until dry and brittle Let cool Treat and wash as usual then shake or blot off the excess liquid Place on the dryer trays Dry until no wet spots remain Note Dry only photographs that have been printed on resin coated stock other paper types will crinkle unless pressed flat These charming old fashioned aromatic delights dry quickly an
9. remove seeds Sticky hours For raw amp living foods use 105 F the drying time is extended VEGETABLES DRYING GUIDE Food Asparagus Beans Greens Or Wax Beets Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Celery Corn Cucumber Eggplant Mushrooms Okra Onions Peas Peppers Popcorn Potatoes Pumpkin Summer Squash Tomatoes Winter Squash Yams Zucchini Preparation Wash amp cut into 1 pieces Wash remove ends cut 1 pieces or French style Remove all but 1 2 of the top scrub thoroughly steam until tender Cool peel amp cut 1 4 slice or 1 8 cubes Wash 8 trim cut stems into 1 4 pieces Dry florets whole Wash trim amp cut into 1 8 strips Wash trim tops peel if desired Cut into 1 8 cubes or circles Wash thoroughly separate stalks cut into 1 4 strips Shuck corn trim silk amp steam until milk is set Cut off from cob amp spread on tray stirring several times while drying Wash slice 1 8 thick Wash peel slice 1 4 thick Brush off dirt or wipe with damp cloth slice 3 8 slice from cap through stem ends Spread in single layer on tray Wash trim slice 1 4 circles Remove root top and skin 1 4 slices 1 8 rings or chop Dry at 145 F 63 C Shell peas wash and steam only until they indent rinse with cold water blot dry with paper towel Remove stem seeds and white section Wash and pat dry chop or cut 1 4 strips or rings
10. you like your crust very crisp Mama Tanya s Favorite Tomato Sauce 34 Cup sun dried tomatoes 1 large ripe tomato seeded and roughly chopped 1 small garlic clove optional Small handful of basil leaves 1 tsp dried oregano While the pizza crust is dehydrating make the sauce In a medium bowl soak the sun dried tomatoes in water to cover for 1 hour to soften In a blender or food processor combine the sun dried tomatoes and their soaking water the fresh tomato the garlic if Using the basil oregano pizza seasoning ginger and cayenne and blend until smooth With the motor running slowly add the oil through the hole in the top of the food 2 tsp PIZZA seasoning or Italian seasoning processor and blend well 1 Y inch piece fresh ginger peeled and chopped Pinch of cayenne pepper Add the olives and pulse until chopped Season with salt 2 to 4 tbsp cold pressed extra virgin olive oil To make the vinaigrette Place all the dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid 2 tbsp pitted sun dried olives cover and shake until the mixture is emulsified Sea salt To make the salad Combine the lettuce tomatoes red onion and olives in a bowl and toss well with enough of the vinaigrette to coat Makes about 2 cups Mama Claire s Red Wine Vinaigrette a cup Eden raw red wine vinegar Y cup cold pressed extra virgin olive oil To assemble 2 tsp raw agave nectar raw honey or coconut nectar 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice Ye tsp sea s
11. M a a ee ee ee AASA 18 EK ME sell AA 19 di BE soon VITTI 20 SEE Mey sue ee a 20 Seen Mot jj 21 E Kristina Gabrielle Carillo Bucaram LL 21 SEA Christy AA T L 21 Sp eS EL Working on a simple premise the Excalibur Dehydrator removes water from food by a sai NG continuous circulation of thermostatically controlled warm air A variety of foods from JA ba bright golden kernels of farm fresh corn to rings of island sweetened pineapple can be dehydrated Produce however is not the only food commonly preserved in a food dryer Slices of beef chicken fish or even venison can be marinated in a combination of sauces and spices and easily transformed into homemade jerky A carton of yogurt spread over a sheet of Paraflexx or plastic wrap dries and becomes a vividly colored taffy like snack or fruit roll MM 4 _ AA ExcaliburDehydrator com IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES THESE BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED 1 2 3 20 21 22 Read all instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not touch hot surfaces To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse any part of the dehydrator cord or plug in water or other liquid Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children Keep the appliance and the cord away from children under the age of 8 years old Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow to cool
12. ON Containers for dried foods should be safe from moisture and insects Glass jars with tightly fitted lids plastic zip lock and vacuum heat sealable bags are recommended storage containers Food safe metal cans such as coffee cans or cookie tins may be used to store individual bags for extra protection Your dried foods should be stored in a cool dark and dry area The ideal temperature for food storage is 50 60 F 10 16 C Storing foods in this manner further protects the flavors and colors of your dried products from fading 389 Reconstitution Properly dried foods rehydrate well They return practically to their original size form and appearance An Electric Steamer is one of the most efficient and successful means of rehydrating foods The food is placed into the rice bowl and covered with a liquid Soaking place the pieces in a shallow pan cover with the liquid and allow 1 to 2 hours for the rehydration process to occur If rehydrating overnight place the pan in the refrigerator Boiling Water To reconstitute vegetables place 1 cup of dried vegetables into 1 cup boiling water Soak for 5 to 20 minutes Prepare according to your recipe To reconstitute fruits place 1 cup of water and 1 cup dried fruit into a pan and simmer until tender Cooking For vegetable side dishes fruit toppings or compotes use 1 part liquid to 1 part dried food For foods used in souffl s pies and quick breads add 2 parts of liquid to 3 parts
13. T to begin Step 5 Press STOP to end or cancel program TWO TIME TWO TEMPERATURE CYCLES operating Instructions Step 1 Plug unit into a power source Step 2 Default temperature is set to Fahrenheit F To select Celsius C press the Start key and the Time Subtract key simultaneously for two seconds Step 3 To select two time two temp mode press the Stop key and the Time Subtract key simultaneously for two seconds Step 4 Set temperature amp time Press temp key once to change by 1 increments or press and hold for rapid change Step 5 Press time key once to change by 1 minute increments or press and hold increments Continue to press and hold for rapid hour change briefly for 15 minute Step 6 Press the Stop key and the Time Subtract key simultaneously for two seconds Step 7 Set temperature amp time Press temp key once to change by 1 increments or press and hold for rapid change Step 8 Press time key once to change by 1 minute increments or press and hold briefly for 15 minute increments Continue to press and hold for rapid hour change Step 9 Press START to begin Step 10 Press STOP to end or cancel program 20 FRUITS DRYING GUIDE Dry best at 135 F 57 C Food Preparation Test Time Pare core amp cut into 14 slices or rings May be sprinkled with cinnamon if 7 15 Apples pasa 9 a Pl
14. alt Spread the pizza sauce over the crusts Arrange the salad over the crusts cut the pizza into slices and serve Serves 2 4 a tsp onion powder Hints and Tips Ya tsp garlic powder The pizza crust takes under 30 minutes to put together but it does involve Y tsp dried oregano some advance planning to soak the nuts and a full day for dehydrating Y tsp dried basi the pizza crust A strategic way to go about this is to put together the crust the night before dehydrate the first side while you sleep then flip it go to work and come home to pizza night That will give you a crisp crust For a softer crust you can start in the morning and it will be ready for dinner You can make the sauce a day ahead as well Tanya and Claire suggest head of romaine or green leaf lettuce l doubling the recipe and freezing half of the crust after dehydrating This or 2 medium tomatoes seeded and chopped optional way whenever you are in the mood for a pizza all you have to do is 1 2 medium red onion thinly sliced defrost briefly in the dehydrator 1 4 cup sun dried olives pitted and sliced optional Makes 3 4 cup Pizza Salad If you think you won t be eating the entire pizza at one sitting leave the crusts plain cut them into individual portions and let everybody top their own as they like Kids love the make your own pizza theme This keeps the dough from getting soggy and you can save the crust for another meal and top it
15. and environmental factors as well as the ripeness of the food Slicing Should be uniformly sliced not more than 1 4 thick and spread evenly in a single layer on the drying trays O Cleaning DO NOT USE harsh chemicals or abrasive materials for cleaning DO NOT immerse any portion of this appliance in water except the trays Clean interior with a cloth or sponge warm water and mild detergant PREPARATION Pre treatment Pretreating food is not an essential procedure when using your Excalibur Food Dehydrator There are basically two types of pre treatment dipping and blanching Dipping Dipping is a treatment used primarily to prevent fruits or vegetables from oxidizing Sodium Bisulfite When mixed with water sodium bisulfite is a liquid form of sulfur It is the most effective and least expensive anti oxidant Use only a food safe grade of sodium bisulfite that is made especially for dehydration Sodium Bisulfite is available directly through Excalibur If subject to sulfur allergic reactions check with your physician before using Sodium Bisulfite as a dip Fruits Mix 1 1 2 tablespoons of Sodium Bisulfite in one gallon of water Soak fruit slices for five minutes and halved fruit for fifteen minutes Rinse Vegetables Recommended for steam blanching only Add 1 teaspoon Sodium Bisulfite to each cup of steaming water and blanch as you would normally This is particularly recommended for vegetables to be stored in excess of three mont
16. and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision This appliances is not intended to be operated with an external timer or separate remote control system The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will helo conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling please contact your local authority or where you purchased your product This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL 5 amp 9 TRAY DEHYDRATOR MANUAL 3548 3948 Digital Interface Controller Adjustable The
17. before putting on or taking off parts Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause hazards Sharp utensils should not be used inside the dehydrator A CAUTION HOT SURFACE THE DEHYDRATOR DOES GET HOT TO THE TOUCH Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces _ Do not use outdoors _ Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven _ Always plug cord into the wall outlet before turning machine on To disconnect turn switch to off before removing plug from wall outlet Do not use appliance for other than intended use Do not remove the ground pin on your power cord _ Avoid contacting moving parts _ Clean only sides and bottom don t wipe any electrical components _ This appliance should not be used by children under 8 years old or persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge of using the appliance nly persons who properly understand the safe use of the appliance the hazards involved shall use this appliance Children should only operate the appliance under close supervision and in no case should they play with the appliance Cleaning
18. ck out Carol s natural skincare line Raw Essentials Pizza Crust To make the pizza crust 1 cup ground flax seeds or chia seeds Combine the flax meal and onion powder in a medium bowl and set 2 tosp onion powder aside Place the chopped vegetables walnuts garlic lemon juice stevia and salt in a food processor or high speed blender and process until smooth scraping the sides of the machine a couple of times or tamping down with the tamper if using a blender Add the basil and pulse until well incorporated but with small bits remaining visible Add the flax meal and onion powder and stir until well combined Spread out half the dough on a Paraflexx lined Excalibur dehydrator tray in a circle about 8 inches in diameter and inch thick Repeat with the remaining dough on a second 5 cups roughly chopped mixed vegetables some favorite combinations are cucumber and broccoli stalk fennel and broccoli stalk or zucchini 2 cups soaked raw walnuts or pecans 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 2 to 4 drops liquid stevia OR 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp raw honey lined tray Place in the dehydrator and set the machine to 105 F 41 C and l tsp sea salt or more to taste dehydrate for 6 to 8 hours or overnight Flip the crust onto a dehydrator A cup fresh basil leaves screen remove the Paraflexx and continue to dehydrate until the Makes two 8 inch pizza crusts desired crispness is obtained 2 to 8 hours or longer if
19. d easily in a dehydrator For each pomander select a ripe attractive apple lemon lime or orange Using an ice pick or awl punch holes evenly all over the skin of the fruit and push a whole clove in each the skin should be completely covered Roll the ball in a mixture of 1 2 oz ground cinnamon 1 2 oz ground allspice or nutmeg 1 teaspoon powdered orris root and a sprinkling of glitter Thoroughly coat Let it stand in the mixture for several days turning occasionally Next arrange on a Paraflexx sheet and place in Excalibur dehydrator with the thermostat set at the lowest temperature Dry till shrunken and lightweight then tie a long ribbon or cord around it for hanging With a little ingenuity you can dehydrate vegetables for use as beads in macrame and other crafts Dough art is a fun craft for children and adults Roll the dough coil it braid it stamp it or press it to make wall plaques napkin rings jewelry figurines small sculptures and even Christmas tree ornaments Lunii AREE Australian born Tess Masters is a cook writer actor voiceover artist and author of The Blender Girl cookbook She shares her enthusiasm for healthy fast food on theblendergirl com As a presenter and recipe developer Tess collaborates with leading food culinary and lifestyle brands She has been featured in the LA Times Vegetarian Times InStyle Real Simple Clean Eating Chow Com Today Com e clave E lolaavols eExrean among one
20. d fruits vegetables meats and grains for you to try experiment with or use as a guideline while concocting your own ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES Dehydrating Recipes and Recipes from Celebrity Chefs LEATHERS amp FRUIT ROLLS Leathers are an easy answer to the often heard request of What is there to eat Yogurt leftover fruits or vegetables can be pureed sweetened and spiced and made into a nutritious high energy snack food Spread the pureed produce thinly on Paraflexx sheets or plastic wrap and dehydrate transforming the liquid into a chewy quick energy snack Leathers are so simple to make Select ripe or slightly overripe but not spoiling produce that blends and tastes well together Strawberries and rhubarb or bananas and pineapple make great combinations Wash remove any blemishes stems or pits and peel produce if desired Keep in mind produce skins are highly nutritious Puree the produce in a blender until it is smooth Pour 1 1 2 to 2 cups of puree or yogurt onto the Paraflexx or plastic wrap covered trays Since the edges tend to dry more rapidly the poured puree should be 1 8 thick at the center and 1 4 thick at the edges Place the prepared puree in the dehydrator with the temperature set at 135 57 C Average drying time for leathers is 4 6 hours When the leather has dried it will be a bit shiny and non sticky to the touch Allow the leather to cool and peel it from the tray Roll it into a tight c
21. eds by rubbing it between your hands Be sure to dry the seeds Place the prepared plants on the trays in a sparse layer When dehydrating large clusters remove alternate trays so that the tops of the clusters are not touching the tray above Most herbs and spices require 2 to 4 hours to dry completely but some may take longer y PET TREAIS More and more Americans are tuning in to the food system trying to avoid nasty artificial ingredients And increasingly people are looking harder at what s best for their four legged family members too Preparation 1 Use healthy fresh whole ingredients to create homemade dog treats free of additives and preservatives 2 In a large bowl mix all ingredients and form into a ball On a flour dusted cutting board roll out the dough to about 4 inch thick 3 Cut with bone shaped cookie cutter or any cutter shape your pet will like Dehydrating 1 Dehydrate at the highest setting 145 155 F 63 68 C until done approximately 6 to 8 hours 2 For crunchier treats dehydrate longer until they have the consistency you like YOGURT Yogurt is extremely easy to make All that is required is 4 cups milk 1 2 cup powdered milk and 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt Use either whole low fat or skimmed milk it s up to you The yogurt though must be plain there s no substituting Making Your Yogurt Add the powdered milk to the fresh milk and heat to boi
22. em days ahead or even freeze them for a future event Caramel Cashew Cream 1 cup raw cashews soaking not necessary 2 tsp maca powder 4 cup date paste 2 3 tbsp filtered water until 1 tbsp maple syrup or raw agave desired consistency e Blend all the ingredients in your high speed blender until smooth but still thick e You can always add more spices or sweetener to this until it suits your taste buds e This can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 4 days before use AMERICA S BEST DEHYDRATOR 8250 Ferguson Ave Sacramento CA 95828 1 800 875 4254 ExcaliburDehydrator com
23. ening a dry surface with moisture trapped inside a perfect environment for yeast mold and bacteria growth Excalibur s Adjustable Thermostat lets you take advantage of Hyperwave Fluctuation Ordinary dried foods Beebe NEG TOES changing heat through the drying cycle for faster better safer dried foods As the temperature fluctuates up the surface moisture evaporates Then as the temperature fluctuates down the inner moisture moves to the drier surface The food temperature stays LOW enough to keep the enzymes active and the air temperature gets high enough to 4 outside Still moist dry food fast overcoming yeast mold and bacteria growth and spoilage inside Parallexx Horizontal Airflow Fast even dehydration The fan heating element and thermostat are in the back Cool air is drawn in heated and distributed evenly over each tray This exclusive design helps the food dry faster retain more nutrients and look and taste better without tray rotation DRYING GUIDE timing Drying times are enormously dependent on factors amount of humidity in the air the moisture content of the food being dried and the method of preparation Humidity Check with your local weather service to determine the day s humidity level The closer the humidity is to 100 the longer it will take for your food to dry Moisture Content Water content of a fruit or vegetable can vary due to growing season rainfall
24. er well LA i LA flax seeds garlic and spices your blender These falafels are fantastic as appetizers or for use in raw wraps or as a e Move to a large bowl and add the sesame seeds by hand topping on salads e Roll 1 tbsp at a time into falafel balls Place these balls directly onto your Excalibur dehydrator sheets and dehydrate for 2 12 hours depending on how moist you prefer the inside to be The longer you dehydrate the more crisp the outside becomes What you will need 1 2 apple diced 1 2 cup diced raw almonds 1 2 cup hemp flour 1 2 cup sunflower seeds 1 4 tsp ground nutmeg 1 4 cup blackstrap molasses 1 4 cup hemp oil or Vega Antioxidant amp Omega Oil 1 cup gluten free oats or sprouted quinoa Let s Get Started 1 4 tsp Celtic sea salt e Combine the apple oats almonds ground flaxseed hemp flour sesame 1 2 cup ground flaxseed seeds sunflower seeds cinnamon nutmeg stevia 1 1 2 tsp ground cinnamon Blend together the hemp oil molasses and apple juice 1 4 tsp ground stevia leaf Combine the liquid and dry ingredients and mix well 2 tbsp fresh apple juice Spread on lined Excalibur dehydrator sheets e Dehydrate on 115 F 46 C for 24 48 hours depending on how much crunch you want e If you don t have a dehydrator you can use the lowest setting of your oven e Break up into pieces and enjoy This will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks Makes 4 cups or about 5 serving
25. erve like this or warm them up in your dehydrator at 108 F 42 C Some tips from Marie Claire e If you want a thinner sauce add a little bit of water e These vegetable stacks are perfect with a fresh green salad e The longer these vegetables marinate the softer they become e Enjoy as a starter vegetable side or main meal 2 cups roughly chopped carrots 1 cup dry sunflower seeds To make the lemon garlic aioli 1 4 cup dry cashews 2 cloves garlic 1 4 cup flax seeds ground after grinding equals 1 3 cup 1 8 tsp salt 1 cup fresh parsley chopped finely 1 lemon juiced 3 tbsp diced onion 1 clove minced garlic 1 4 tsp Celtic sea salt 1 2 tsp ground cumin Preparing the Lemon Garlic Aioli 1 2 tsp curry powder e Process the cashews garlic and salt in a coffee grinder or spice grinder 1 2 cup sesame seeds to be added after processing until there are NO remaining chunks eparing tne ralarel e Remove from the food processor add to bowl with the lemon juice and whip with a fork e First add only the carrots to the food processor se process until You can turn this aioli into a fabulous dressing by blending 2 3 cup your carrots are nearly a paste Very well chopped cashews soaked in 2 3 cup water with 1 2 of a preserved lemon in e Next add in the sunflower seeds and process until well mixed Finally add the onion and parsley making sure to scrape the sides as needed to mix everything togeth
26. hs 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 through Excalibur in drug or health food stores in crystal powder or tablet form Soak the prepared produce in a solution of 2 tablespoons of powder to 1 quart of water for 2 minutes Fruit Juice Dip Citrus juices such as pineapple lemon or lime may be used as a natural anti oxidant Stir 1 cup of juice into 1 quart of lukewarm water and soak for 10 minutes Note fruit juice is only 1 6 as effective as pure ascorbic acid and may add taste to your food Honey Dip Honey dips are used quite frequently on fruits to be dried The honey will make fruit considerably sweeter and will add calories as well Dissolve 1 cup of sugar in 3 cups of hot water Allow mixture to cool until lukewarm and add 1 cup honey Dip fruits in small batches remove with a slotted spoon and drain thoroughly before dehydrating Blanching Blanching as a means of pre treatment can be done either in boiling water or by steaming the foods This pre treatment is sometimes refered to as checking or crazing Use this method most effectively on tough skinned fruits sometimes having natural protective wax coating such as grapes plums cranberries etc By boiling fruits in water for 1 to 2 minutes the skin cracks and allows the moisture to more readily escape thus the drying time is faster STORAGE 8 RECONSTITUTI
27. iable hours NAE 20 28 Apricots Wash cut in half slice and remove pit Push in backs dry skin side down Pliable ROU ol Leathery or 6 10 Bananas Peel amp cut into 1 8 slices Crisp hours i 10 15 Berries Leave whole For wax skin berries pretreat by crazing Leathery hours Chea Remove stems amp pits Cut in half amp place skin side down amp sticky on tray Will Leathery amp 13 21 be like raisins watch to prevent over drying Sticky hours 10 12 Cranberries Same process as berries Pliable OUTS a 22 30 Figs Wash cut out blemishes quarter amp soread one layer deep skin side down Pliable hour Wash remove stems amp cut in half or leave whole skin side down Blanching 22 30 Grapes will reduce drying time by 50 yee hours Nectarines Wash pit and peel Cut into 3 8 slices dry skin side down Pliable i Peaches Wash pit and peel if desired 1 4 slices Pliable Cad Pears Wash remove core peel 1 4 slices or 1 4 the pear Pliable G Li Persimmons Wash remove cap amp peel 1 4 slices Leathery DTA Pineapple Peel remove fibrous eyes and core Cut into 1 4 slices or wedges Pliable ace Wash cut in half remove pit and pop the back to expose more surface to 8 16 Prune Plums SITO Leathery hours l l 6 10 Rhubarb Wash cut into 1 lengths Leathery nou E Leathery amp 15 Strawberries Wash cut off caps slice 1 4 thick Sticky hours Pliable amp 8 10 Watermelon Cut off rind cut into wedges and
28. ib AMERICA S BEST DEHYDRATOR ia a DIGITAL 5 amp 9 TRAY DEHYDRATOR MANUAL 3548 3948 www ExcaliburDehydarator com 041615 gt A RAPE AI A F Aa Pa EIJA ATA IB AK A DI f N Q D L LI Vv D a r LA IN 1 po L YAY SE i A il AA yi 4 AG PIVIEIKINA Y DEVI DET TY HIKAIVLIK CONTENTS Introduction fay Ue gull Ga 10 Stainless Steel Trays with Digital Controller 7 TOUS g Guide 9 ME ds i ii 8 2 One Time One Temperature Cycles 3 Twoffime Two TemperatureCycles e ae aaa 3 Fruits Drying Guide dia wh AE a 4 Vegetables Drying Guide amp E CO aa Sx MW 5 Kaw Living Foods s 5 a a TE AS 6 Diving Guide 5 Sa a Co 5 U TGT MEEQKAtON Tr pa ee a if NOTES econ str Ca iF A is AG UY ve Veep VINO Leh veloc ts 8 TS STD e II 7 An Introduction to Your Dehydrating Life 10 15 Leathers amp Fruit ROME aaa me 10 Jerky10 Vegetables L AT MITA 1 1 Fruits 1 Trailmixesseranaja amp NUIs FK AR e A 12 Mlefles amp Spice Bak AA Pe MD 12 BATES ASA IIA RR cg PI 13 Yogurt 13 Raise ead amp Re Crisping SL e gt gt 14 Pastal 4 G ESSE A A A A GG W JIM 5 POTOSI n da MMA LS i Celebrity Chefs and Their Dehydrating Recipes 16 21 Ek less Masters Ae A A 16 ce cop AA A E 17 KY L
29. ling for a few seconds Allow the milk to cool to 120 F 49 C then take 1 4 cup of the mixture and stir in the yogurt When it is thick and sauce like pour it into the remaining milk and mix well Spoon the yogurt into clean glass jars that have lids or into plastic yogurt cups Place the containers on the bottom of the dehydrator set the temperature for 115 F 46 C and heat for 3 hours Using a higher temperature would destroy the yogurt culture If the yogurt has set cool it If not continue to check the batch every 15 minutes until it does After the finished yogurt has cooled add the fruit or flavoring before placing it in the refrigerator If sweetening is desired use powdered sugar or honey to maintain the thick smooth texture For a variation blend 1 2 cup of fruit with 1 4 cup water and make a sauce to pour over the yogurt right before it is eaten 7 RAISE BREAD amp RECRISPING Yes you can use your Excalibur Dehydrator to make your bread rise An Excalibur can make a big difference in speeding up the time it takes for dough to rise Remove the trays from the dehydrator set the thermostat to 115 F 46 C and allow the unit to pre heat Place a shallow pan of water on the bottom of the dehydrator Insert a drying tray above the water and place the bowl of dough on the tray Cover the dough with a cloth to keep it from drying out Allow the dough 30 minutes to 1 hour of time to rise When it has risen continue with p
30. nd even drying With these two features Excalibur Dehydrators are able to keep the food temperature low enough to preserve the enzymes while raising the air temperature high enough to dry the food quickly preventing mold and bacteria from growing Excalibur adjustable thermostat has been specifically designed to create a proper fluctuation in the air temperature This keeps the food temperature very constant throughout the entire dehydrating cycle Food Temperature vs Air Temperature During the dehydration process the food temperature is generally 20 to 30 degrees F cooler than the air temperature due to the effects of evaporation Enzymes and Temperature There are many varying opinions among raw foodists concerning the temperature at which enzymes become deactivated The most frequently quoted temperature is 118 F 47 C food temperature based upon the studies of Dr Edward Howell How to use your Dehydrator for Living Foods According to Ann Wigmore and Viktoras Kulvinskas the best way to preserve the living enzymes and overcome the potential of spoilage or bacteria growth is to set the dehydrator on the highest temperature setting for the first two or three hours then turn it down to less than 120 F 49 C for the remaining time EXCALIBUR HYPERWAVE Excalibur dries BETTER FASTER amp SAFER thanks to our HYPERWAVE FLUCTUATION TECHNOLOGY Ordinary dehydrators produce constant unchanging heat causing case hard
31. ng a cooled piece oe Properly dried jerky when bent should crack Whitefish but not break Whiting Yellow Perch Eee a VEGETABLES You can dry a different vegetable each day for a month and still not go through the entire list Some are more suitable for dehydrating than others but once you get started you ll want to try them alll To preserve most of this goodness in your dehydrated food start with vegetables that are ripe and in prime condition Buy or pick the crispest freshest most flavorful ones that can be obtained Dehydrating retains most of the nutrition and good taste but it can t improve on the original quality of the food The fresher the vegetables are when processed the better they will taste when rehydrated and cooked Vegetables have a lower moisture content than fruits so cooler drying temperatures must be employed If the temperature is too high the vegetable pieces will case harden Let the dehydrator s thermostat at 125 F 52 C and spread vegetables in a single layer on the drying trays Leave space between pieces for better air circulation do not overlap pieces Note For tomatoes and onions dry at 155 F 68 C instead of 125 F 52 C In case of other exceptions always refer to the individual listings before beginning to dry Different vegetables May be dried together as long as none are strong smelling Some strong smelling vegetables include onions peppers and brussels sprouts Dry
32. o over process as the pecans can break down easily 1 2 tbsp maca powder and become pecan butter Add the dates slowly into the mixture and 1 2 tsp Himalayan Crystal Salt or Celtic sea salt process until very well combined The mixture should be somewhat cakey VA tsp shilajit powder a slightly moist batter with a little texture Add the raw cacao powder 1 2 tsp ground cinnamon Vitamineral Green maca sea salt and shilajit powder and process Once 1 2 cup dried goji berries reserved ready the mixture should begin to ball up in the food processor as the 1 tsp ground vanilla powder raw cacao powder becomes well incorporated Take the brownie mix out 1 cup crushed raw pecans reserved of the processor bowl and add to the baking dish Spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish and fold in the reserved pecans and dried Warm Fudge Sauce cherries Mix with your hands Press with even medium pressure to make a 2 3 4 cups clear raw agave nectar flat even distribution of the batter Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to coconut palm nectar or Jerusalem Artichoke inulin 1 hour to set the brownie batter Once set cut the brownies to the size you 1 cup raw cacao powder desire If you want warm brownies place them in the Excalibur dehydrator 1 14 cup extra virgin raw coconut oil at 118 F 48 C for 20 minutes to warm 1 4 cup raw cacao butter 1 4 cup mesquite powder For the fudge sauce 14 tsp Himalayan Crystal Salt or Celtic sea salt Add the
33. ome thick and the fruit leather will as well Be sure to pour 3 4 to 1 cup of puree on each tray and allow it to spread out Remember the poured puree should be 1 4 thick at the edges If powdered my dried vegetables what could use them for Powdered onion and garlic of course are favorite seasonings for meats and sauces Powdered tomatoes can be reconstituted into tomato sauce paste catsup juice or soup Powders are easy to make A blender or food processor will give you the finest texture Simply place pieces of dried vegetables into a blender and process Store in air tight bottles or jars As items dry should they be removed to allow better circulation for still moist foods and avoid over drying Yes As foods dry remove them from the trays and package The other still moist pieces should remain in the dehydrator until they are completely dry However if you have sliced your food into uniform pieces and have turned your trays 180 halfway through the cycle your load should be finished at the same time Do you have more detailed information in your Manual Check out our dehydrator book Preserve It Naturally over 250 page book It contains hundreds of color pictures and diagrams The book completely details every aspect of drying from mint leaves to pistachio nuts It has detailed directions for craft ideas instructions for yogurt and cheese making dehydrating grains and even making baby food There are 275 recipes using home drie
34. onto the kale and toss through e Transfer to a large bowl e Place in your Excalibur dehydrator on 105 F 41 C or about 4 6 hours e Place all the ingredients except the granulated garlic in a until crispy food processor until smooth thick and creamy You want something like the consistency of hummus You might need to add a little bit more water e Take small handfuls of the cashew cheese and massage into the kale use kitchen gloves for this Repeat this until all of the mixture has been added and the kale is evenly coated with no large clumps of cheese e Toss through the granulated garlic so that it is evenly distributed e Place the kale evenly on dehydrator sheets and dehydrate at 115 F 46 C for about 8 hours until crisp e If you don t have a dehydrator you can place them on baking sheets in the oven on the lowest setting for about 10 12 hours Carol Alt VEGAN SALAD PIZZA A true superstar Carol Alt Since her days as the world s most famous supermodel Carol Alt has been a multi award winning actress that has appeared in more than 65 films host of countless TV and radio shows had a number one music hit in Europe graced the cover of over 700 magazines worked as a dedicated philanthropist and is now also a skincare entrepreneur jewelry designer and bestselling author on raw food nutrition She s written three raw food books EATING IN THE RAW THE RAW 50 and EASY SEXY RAW As well as raw food recipes che
35. re crisp they become e These chips were left in the dehydrator about 6 hours on a low setting of about 105 to 115 F 41 1046C e Once done organize them beautifully on a platter and get ready to make your marinara For Marinara 1 2 ripe fresh tomatoes 1 2 cup fresh basil 3 stalks of Swiss chard 1 4 cup of fresh oregano or thyme optional Juice of 1 2 Lemon Optional 1 2 red bell pepper for an added kick optional 1 2 cup fresh cilantro Celtic sea salt to taste Preparing the Marinara e Place all of your ingredients into a food processor and process until you achieve the desired consistency e Serve and enjoy PUMPKIN NUT CAKES 7 cup raw pumpkin seeds soaked 4 6 hours 2 medjool dates Y cup raw walnuts Y tsp pumpkin pie spice Y CUP raw pecans a tsp Celtic sea salt e Pulse your ingredients in the food processor until the mixture holds together when pressed against the side of the bowl e Dump out onto waxed paper and flatten roll out to about 4 thick e At this point you could cut them into circles with a cookie cutter e Place on Paraflexx sheets in your Excalibur dehydrator at 115 F 46 C for 6 hours flipping half way through You can also place them on the regular dehydrator screens after 3 hours for a drier texture These can be dehydrated for longer depending on what texture you want The longer they are in the dehydrator the crunchier they become e These cakes store very well You could make th
36. reparation to your recipe Re Crisping You ll never have to throw away crackers chips cookies or cereals that A have become stale Dry them at 145 F 63 C for 1 hour e Bread Crumbs Stuffing Mixes amp Poultry Seasonings Put your extra breads of all types in your Excalibur to dry for making bread crumb recipes Crumble by hand or process for a few seconds in your food ki processor Store in air tight containers until needed Add your favorite herbs and spices to create stuffing mixes for side dishes or poultry stuffing E Your dehydrator is perfect for preparing pasta Store bought varieties can t compete with the taste of homemade Make and cut the noodles according to the recipe directions No need for separate pasta racks Place strips of freshly made pasta in single layers onto your drying trays Dry for 2 to 4 hours at 135 F 57 C Store in airtight packages Dried noodles can be used in soups and casseroles as a main dish buttered or in a cream tomato or cheese sauce What to do with Dehydrated Pasta 1 Perfect for soups and stews 2 Excellent for thermos bottle cooking and MRE s 3 Serve with your favorite sauce 4 Use in salads and one dish meals CHEESE 0 WWW icii x x r 5NMHMHNN The low temperatures of your dehydrator are ideal forripening milk into cheese Cottage cheese is Unripened cheese that is it has not been aged Hard cheeses on the
37. rmostat Select precise drying temperature 95 F to 165 F 48 Hour Timer 2 Time 2 Temperature Program 2 time durations and 2 temperatures Clear Door Large Drying Capacity 5 tray 8 square foot capacity and 9 tray 15 square foot capacity Hyperwave Technology Fluctuates temperature to dry surface moisture and move inner moisture to the dryer surface Parallexx Horizontal AirFlow Distributes air for fast even dehydrating EASY AS Next place trays in the dehydrator Lastly remove the dried slice and load food and store in air food onto the and set the tight container or bag dehydrator time s and Trays may be placed in trays temperature s the dishwasher TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE All Excalibur Dehydrators are checked before shipping for electrical or mechanical problems If you see any damage to the machine due to rough shipping report it to the shipper or dealer you purchased from Excalibur will not be responsible for damage due to shipping Problem Answer Nothing turns ON Li outlet with another appliance that works Test the dehydrator on another outlet that you know has Due to rough shipping the trays may have been forced into the fan s protective screen Take out the trays Fan makes a and blow on the fan blade to locate where it is rubbing against the screen You may need to turn the fan on rubbing noise and press gently against the screen and listen where the noi
38. roccoli Carrots Cauliflower Corn Cucumbers Dill Figs Grapes Greens Melons Okra Onions Pears Peppers Potatoes Summer Squash Tomatoes Yams October Good Buys Apples Bananas Broccoli Grapes Peppers Persimmons Pumpkin Yams November Good Buys Apples Bananas Broccoli Cabbage Cauliflower Cranberries Dates Eggplant Mushrooms Pumpkin Sweet Potatoes December Good Buys Apples Avocados Bananas Grapefruit Lemon Limes Mushrooms Oranges Pears Pineapple Tangerines HELPFUL HINTS amp TIPS Cut all your items the same thickness If you don t they Il dry at different times A slicer is helpful Do small or Large batches If you are doing a small batch put the remaining empty trays in the dehydrator Your dehydrator is designed to work with all or none of the trays Experiment with your drying times Everyone s tastes are different You may like some food dried longer for a crispier texture You may like other dried less for a chewier texture Be sure to write down the food and times so you remember what you like Store your Paraflexx sheets in the bottom of the dehydrator This is a great way to protect your sheets when you re not using them They can also double as a drip liner at the bottom of your dehydrator for easy cleaning Cleaning tips for Paraflexx sheets DO NOT SOAK your Paraflexx sheets This will damage them Simply wipe down with a warm soapy cloth Then again with clean
39. rs 7 11 hours 7 11 hours 7 11 hours RAW amp LIVING FOODS What are Living Foods Ann Wigmore Foundation Living foods or raw foods are uncooked free from animal products organic easy to digest rich in enzymes and highly nutritious They include home grown sprouted grains and beans vegetables fruits nuts fermented preparations dehydrated snacks and delicious deserts such as fruit and nut pies and fruit ice cream There is no nutritional loss caused by the heat of cooking Raw foods are easier for your body to digest than cooked food The enzymes are what make raw foods easier to digest than cooked foods When food is cooked the enzymes become deactivated by heat During the digestive process the natural food enzymes assist your body s digestive enzymes in breaking down food into digestive proteins Dehydration is the best way to preserve the essence of raw fruits and vegetables Dehydrating does not subject foods to the high temperatures associated with cooking or traditional canning methods Why Excalibur is Superior for Living Foods There are two important elements when dehydrating living foods to preserve the enzymes The first element is the proper control of temperature and the second is the time it takes the food to dehydrate Excalibur s adjustable thermostat allows you to control the air temperature and the rear mounted fan that creates the Parallexx Horizontal Airflow Drying System provides fast a
40. s Matt s recipe Onion Bread Crisp Courtesy of Matt Amsden RAWvolution Kristina s recipe Zucchini Chips with Marinara Dip Courtesy of Kristina Gabrielle Carillo Bucaram founder of Fully Raw and Rawfull Organic Christy s recipe Pumpkin Nut Cakes and Caramel Cashew Cream Courtesy of Christy Smith Nutrition Therapist Whole to Healthy ONION BREAD CRISP What you ll need 1 large yellow onion 2 cups ground flaxseeds 2 cups ground sunflower seeds 3 4 cup coconut aminos or Nama Shoyu not gluten free 3 4 cups cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Lets get started e Peel and halve the onions e In a food processor cut the onions using the slicing blade e Transfer the cut onions to a mixing bowl add the remaining ingredients and mix until the ingredients are thoroughly combined e Evenly spread 1 Y cups of the mixture on an Excalibur dehydrator tray lined with a Paraflexx sheet Dehydrate at 100 F 38 C for 36 hours removing the Paraflexx sheet after the first 24 hours e Once dehydrated cut into 9 equal pieces 2 cuts horizontally 2 cuts vertically e Makes about 2 2 trays ZUCCHINI CHIPS WITH MARINARA DIP For Zucchini Chips 2 4 7ucchinis Preparing the Zucchini Chips e Slice the zucchini into slices with a knife or with a mandolin e Place the slices in your Excalibur dehydrator and leave in for as long as desired e The longer that you leave the slices in the dehydrator the mo
41. se increases With a pair of needle nose pliers pull the screen away from the fan blade at point of contact No heat Remove trays and check for any loose wires There may be a piece of dust or shipping debris blocking the but fan works tiny electrical points in the thermostat or it may simply be stuck due to rough shipping Kitchen accessories are shipped in the dehydrator box with exception of larger items like the apple peeler Accessories v slicer jerky gun or cannon They are placed on the side of the dehydrator and may have slid underneath are missing Double check by removing all packaging Paraflexx sheets are the same color as the corrugated box so look closely For Product Registration or if you have Warranty Questions please contact Excalibur Customer Service or Technical Support 800 875 4254 or 916 381 4254 from 8am 5pm Mon Fri Pacific Standard Time ONE TIME ONE TEMPERATURE CYCLES operating Instructions Step 1 Plug unit into a power source Step 2 Default temperature is set to Fahrenheit F To select Celsius C press the Start key and the Time Subtract key simultaneously for two seconds Step 3 Set temperature amp time Press temp key once to change by 1 increments or press and hold for rapid change Press time key once to change by 1 minute increments or press and hold briefly for 15 minute increments Continue to press and hold for rapid hour change Step 4 Press STAR
42. uce 1 2 red bell pepper 2 tbsp cold pressed extra virgin olive oil 1 4 cup sun dried tomatoes soaked in oil 1 4 cup of raw cashew nuts or pine nuts Next prepare the vegetables e Cut the round zucchini in two halves e Slice up the zucchini with a wide potato peeler ora mandolin Make about 5 to 6 thin slices e Place them on a plate and cover them up with olive oil e Sprinkle some sea salt on top to soften e Marinate for one hour until they are soft and look like cooked e You can speed up the process by placing them in your Excalibur dehydrator for about a half hour and then covering them up with plastic to keep them moist In the meantime e Slice up the bell peppers into small strips e Slice up the mushrooms e Throw everything into separate bowls e Add fresh herbs and sea salt to taste e Pour olive oil generously on top mix and let marinate for about 20 minutes e Spread the marinated veggies on a Paraflexx sheet on Excalibur dehydrator sheets e Let them soften in your dehydrator at 108 F 42 C for about 60 minutes To assemble e Take a nice plate and start with a slice of zucchini at the bottom e Place some of the marinated vegetables on top and a few leaves of basil e Top with a new slice of zucchini e Put a spoon of cocktail sauce on the side of the plate and draw a line with the head of the spoon e Finish with some fresh herbs out of your garden or some course black pepper e S
43. water That s it Register your warranty online http www ExcaliburDehydrator com Not sure your foods are dry enough Put some of your foods in an air tight bag and check it in a few minutes if you see water droplets in the bag then you need to dry the food more Some small fogging is normal as the food cools off One side of my drying trays seems to be dried before the other What should do Because your dehydrator may dry one side faster than the other halfway through the drying cycle you may want to turn the trays 180 This will speed up the dehydration process and will reduce energy consumption My apples and pears have darkened to a rusty brown color while drying Are they safe to eat Yes Fruits that have turned brownish color are safe to eat Many fruits will oxidize during the drying process Oxidation happens when the flesh of the fruit is exposed to air By pretreating fruits oxidation is reduced Why should the edges of my fruit leather be thicker than the center With fruit leathers the edges of the mixture tend to dry first If the edges are the same thickness as the center they will dry too quickly and become brittle My fruit leathers are very thin and brittle I d like to make them like the ones sold commercially How can do that Juicy fresh fruits such as strawberries can be too runny to create a thick chewy leather like the commercial types By simply adding a banana when pureeing the mixture will bec
44. ylindrical shape A piece of plastic wrap measured to fit the length and width is then tightly wrapped around the leather A Fish Shellfish Catfish Cod Croaker 2 5 You can use virtually any combination of flounder 1 4 4 the following ingredients soy Worcestershire _ Greenland Turbot 3 5 tomato or barbecue sauce garlic onion Grouper or curry powder seasoned salt or pepper Haddock Pick a lean cut of raw meat as free from fat Halibut as possible the higher the fat content the Lake Trout shorter the storage life of the jerky The best Mackerel way to get uniform pieces is with a meat slicer Monkfish but a sharp knife will do When using a knife Mullet partialiv freezing raw meat will make slicing Ga Perch easier Slice the meat either with or across the E i i Pollock grain Jerky cut with the grain will be chewy 5 3 cut across the grain will be very tender but SO uo more brittle Cut into strips 1 wide 3 18 thick Rockfish and as long as you want Once sliced cut off 8 Salmon all visible fat sea Bass Sea Herring Dry at 155 F 68 C for approximately 4 6 hours Sea Trout occasionally blotting off any fat droplets that Shark appear on the surface While drying the Shrimp temperature will go up and down around the smelt set point this IS Important to dry correctly Snapper Your meat will hit 160 if you use the 155 set STE point on the dial A lunar Always test jerky usi
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