TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Moisture
Incomplete drying. Foods
around
that are cut unevenly, making
container
drying incomplete. Dried foods
that have been stored at room
temperature for too long after
cooling have reabsorbed
moisture.
Mould on
Incomplete drying. Foods
food
that have not been checked
for moisture content within a
week. Storage container not
airtight. Storage temperature
too warm/humidity in food. The
tray may have hardened, i.e.
the food was dried at too high
a temperature and the food
was dried on the outside but not
completely dried inside.
Brown stains
Too high drying temperature
on vegetables
used. The vegetables were dried
too much.
Food sticks to
The food was not turned
the drawers
around.
Prevention
Test the foods for dryness
before taking them out of
the dehydrator. Cut food
evenly. Cool quickly and pack
immediately.
Test several pieces of food for
dryness. Check the storage
container for moisture within
1 week and dry the food
again if necessary. Use airtight
containers for storage. Store
food in cool areas that have
a temperature of 21°C or
lower. Dry food at appropriate
temperatures / use the drying
instructions as a guide.
Dry food at appropriate
temperatures / use the drying
instructions as a guide. Check
food regularly for dryness.
After one hour of drying, use a
spatula and turn the food over.
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