How It Works - essentiel b ED2 Instrucciones De Uso

how it works

• To dry the food, the appliance uses fresh air which it extracts through the vents at
the base of the appliance.
• The air is heated and flows over the trays from bottom to top. This is why it is
advisable not to overload your appliance or cover it.
• The flow of warm, dry air creates a gentle drying process.
helpful tips for best results
• Wash and clean the dehydrator before use, if you have not used it for an extended
period.
• All the fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs and flowers must be washed before
preparation and pretreatment.
• Do not put pieces of food on top of each other. The air must be able to flow freely.
Keep the food well spaced-out on the dehydrating trays.
• Check the level of dehydration every 2 hours until the food is crispy, pliable or soft
depending on the type of product. Cut the food in half and check if it is dry inside.
If the food is still moist, extend the dehydration process.
• For best results, rotate the trays halfway through the dehydration process. For
example, move the bottom tray up because the food on the bottom trays will
dehydrate faster than the top ones. However, the top tray cannot be moved and
must remain at the top of the appliance.
• Dry the food at a suitable temperature. Refer to the instructions in the food drying
guide to correctly prepare the temperature and dehydrating time of the food.
NOTE: drying food at higher temperatures can make it hard. While the food may be
dry on the outside, the inside may still be moist.
• Leave the food to cool before checking the level of dryness.
NOTE: the times and procedures described in this instruction manual are given
as a rough guide. The dehydration time can vary greatly depending on the type of
food used, its size and quality, the amount of food on the trays and your personal
preferences. By experimenting and taking notes on the type of food, the weight of the
food before and after dehydration, the total dehydration time and the end results, you
will get the result you want!
food choices for best results
1. Choose high-quality food for dehydration.
2. Pre-treat some food with lemon juice to prevent discolouration.
3. Choose barely ripe fruits, as they naturally contain a high sugar content and yield
better results.
4. Do not dehydrate fruits that are not ripe; the results can be unpredictable and they
often taste bland and bitter.
5. The vegetables should be fresh and crisp.
6. Blanch vegetables before dehydrating them. Blanching destroys the enzymes that
spoil vegetables, preventing them from going brown and developing a bad taste.
7. Also do not dehydrate overripe fruits and vegetables with spoiled parts.
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