Sunbeam DT5600 User's Manual
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1. to dry Always slice the meat across the grain Meat sliced with the grain falls apart and can have a chewy texture Dehydrated meat needs to be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 4 weeks If wanting to store for a longer period label date and freeze for up to 3 months Thaw in fridge overnight Once the drying time is complete cool beef to room temperature and pat surface dry with a paper towel to remove any excess surface moisture and ensure keeping times are safe IMPORTANT Meat must be stored in the fridge or freezer only Storing meat at room temperature could promote the growth of bacteria if not dried thoroughly Beef jerky Makes 250g Preparation 10 mins 12 hours marinading time Drying 5 hrs 500g beef fillet or sirloin excess fat trimmed Ye cup soy sauce l cup Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 Place beef in a shallow glass dish Pour over combined sauces and salt Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge turning occasionally for 12 hours to marinade Drain Discard marinade 2 Use a large sharp knife to cut beef fillet across the grain into 5mm thick slices Arrange beef on drying racks Dry on setting 3 75 C rotating racks halfway through drying process for 5 hours Using your Food Dehydrator you are able to dry your own flowers blossoms and petals Hints As flowers darken when they dry try to select flowers which are several shades2. Produce ioni drying drying of dried drying started finished produce Weight of Humidity Time Time Weight Produce ioni drying drying of dried drying started finished produce Weight of Humidity Time Time Weight Produce ioni drying drying of dried drying started finished produce Weight of Humidity Time Time Weight Produce ioni drying drying of dried drying started finished produce Sunbeam 12 Month Replacement Guarantee In the unlikely event that this appliance develops any malfunction within 12 months of purchase 3 months commercial use due to faulty materials or manufacture we will replace it for you free of charge Should you experience any difficulties with your appliance please phone our customer service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia or O800 786 232 in New Zealand Alternatively you can send a written claim to Sunbeam at the address listed below On receipt of your claim Sunbeam will seek to resolve your difficulties or if the appliance is defective advise you on how to obtain a replacement or refund Your Sunbeam 12 Month Replacement Guarantee naturally does not cover misuse or negligent handling and normal wear and tear Similarly your 12 Month Replacement Guarantee does not cover freight or any other costs incurred in making a claim Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase The benefits given to you by this guarantee are in addition
3. Scrub whole fruit under warm water None Wash under water Soak in lemon juice Soak in lemon juice None Setting drying time 8 10 hours 6 8 hours 10 12 hours 8 10 hours 12 14 hours 10 12 hours 8 10 hours Suggested Use Add to curries and potpourri mixes Add to potpourri mixes and dip in chocolate and serve with coffee Eat as is add to muffin mixtures slices and muesli Eat as is chop and add to cake and muffin mixtures or add to muesli Eat as is chop and add to salads cakes and muesli Eat as is chop and add to salads cakes and muesli Eat as is chop and add to muffin mixtures slices and muesli Preparation Wash vegetables thoroughly and remove blemishes Pre treat where recommended Pre Treatment Steam Blanching is needed to speed up drying process for certain vegetables Blanching Preserves the colour stops the ripening process and generally makes the produce dry faster To Blanch 1 Soak vegetables in boiling water for 1 2 minutes 2 Plunge into ice cold water 3 Slice and commence drying Food type Pre treatment Vegetables Carrot peeled lcm dice None Celery 1cm dice None Blanch in Eggplant 5mm slices hotwater Ginger peeled 5mm Scrub under slices warm water Mushrooms button cut into 1cm thick slices Nane Dryness Test e Cool vegetables before attempting the final test for dryness e Vegetables should feel hard an
4. cup skim milk Y cup coarsely grated light mozzarella 80g reduced fat feta crumbled 1 Preheat oven to 200C Brush a baking tray with melted butter to grease 2 Sift flour into a large bowl Stir in salt onion and chives until combined 3 Use your finger tips to rub in spread until mixture resembles breadcrumbs Use a round bladed knife in a cutting motion to stir in the sour cream and milk until combined Turn out onto a lightly floured surface Knead until smooth Roll out to a 20 x 30cm rectangle 4 Sprinkle over the mozzarella and feta Starting from the long side roll dough up to form a log Trim ends Cut the log into 12 x 2cm thick slices Arrange scrolls cut side down side by side in prepared pan 5 Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden and cooked through Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly NOTE You can use wholemeal flour instead of white flour if desired Nutritional information per serve bg fat 747kJ 2g sat fat 1 1g fibre 23g carbohydrate 20 Tomato mozzarella amp pancetta muffins Makes 12 Preparation 10 mins not including drying time Cooking 22 25 mins 3 cups self raising flour 200g dried tomatoes chopped 8 slices mild pancetta chopped 1 cup coarsely grated mozzarella 1 cups skim milk 125g unsalted butter melted 1 egg lightly beaten 1 Preheat oven to 180C Spray a 12 hole cup capacity non stick muffin pan with cooking oil 2 Combine the flour tomato pance
5. different foods Drying times are affected by the size of the load thickness of slices humidity and temperature in your home Food type Pre treatment Fruit Apples core peel None cut into 5mm slices Apricot halves de stoned None Soak in lemon Banana halves juice Baby figs halved Blanch Grapes Muscatel Blanca On vine Grapes Muscatel Off vine deseeded Blanch flattened slightly Kiwifruit peeled 3 None 5mm slices Lemon skin on 5mm Scrub whole fruit slices under warm water NOTE Times stated are based on drying using five racks Times will vary depending on number of racks used Setting drying time 8 10 hours 12 14 hours 12 hours 6 8 hours 16 18 hours 14 16 hours 6 hours 8 hours Suggested Use Eat as is or add to cakes and slices Add to slices biscuits and muesli Eat as is add to cakes puddings and slices Add to fruit cake and bread mixtures slices and muesli Eat as part of a cheese platter Add to biscuit doughs fruit cake mixtures and muesli Eat as is or add to muesli Add to pasta sauces chicken dishes cakes and puddings Food type Limes skin on 5mm slices Oranges Naval skin on halved cut into 0 5mm slices Paw Paw peeled deseeded 0 5mm slices Peaches halved de stoned Pear large 1cm thick Slices Pear small halves Pineapple 5mm thick slices Pre treatment Scrub whole fruit under warm water
6. evenly around tray 6 Dry for 5 7 hours on Setting 2 or until pliable Roll each fruit piece up to form a log NOTE You can also add spices such as allspice or ground ginger Mango fruit rolls Makes 2 fruit rolls Preparation 5 mins Drying 5 7 hour 800g sliced mango in natural juice drained 1 Place mango in the jug of a blender or bowl of a food processor Process until smooth 2 Spoon puree evenly onto greased fruit roll up trays Use a spatular to spread puree evenly around tray top cover 3 Dry for 5 7 hours or until pliable Roll up each fruit piece to form a log Recipes continued Pear amp maple syrup fruit rolls Makes 2 fruit roll ups Preparation 10 mins Drying 6 7 hours lkg jar pear slices in juice drained 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 Place pear and maple syrup in the jug of a blender or bowl of a food processor Process until smooth 2 Spoon puree evenly onto greased fruit roll up trays Use a spatular to spread puree evenly around tray top cover 3 Dry for 6 7 hours or until pliable Roll up each fruit piece to form a log Plum fruit rolls Makes 2 fruit roll ups Preparation 10 mins Drying 5 7 hours 825g can plums in juice drained halved stones removed Pinch of ground cardamom optional 1 Place plums and cardamom if using in the jug of a blender or bowl of a food processor Process until smooth 2 Spoon puree evenly onto greased fruit roll up trays Use a spatular t
7. fruit rolls simply substitute weight for weight However do not combine a mixture of canned and fresh fruit in the same roll up If using fresh fruit make sure it is of good quality without soft or discoloured patches If using fresh fruit you will need to peel and cook it first so that it can be pureed in a blender for the preparation required to make rolls The prepared fruit must be evenly spread over the fruit roll trays to ensure even drying times The fruit should be spread to an even thickness of about 5mm The fruit once pureed needs to be a spoonable consistency If the mixture is too runny the end result will be affected Recipes for fruit rolls on page 26 If mixture is too runny you can add pureed apple or pear to the mixture to make up the desired consistency Make sure the fruit rolls are dried continuously at the recommended temperature setting and time Once dried the fruit rolls should be pliable and without any soft or sticky patches on top or underneath Remove fruit rolls from trays when still warm and roll up to form logs Wrap in non stick baking paper and store in an airtight container in a cool dark place for up to 1 week Do not store in the fridge as the fruit rolls need to be stored in a moisture free area to maintain a pliable chewy texture Suitable fruits for rolls include Apple apricot berries cherries mango peaches pears and plums Additional packs of three fruit rolls av
8. brown sugar 60g butter l4 cup water 2 cups muesli 1 Line the base and two long opposite sides of an 11 x 21cm loaf pan with foil allowing it to overhang 2 Combine the peanut butter sugar and butter in a medium saucepan and stir over low heat until butter melts and mixture combines Remove from heat Stir in water 3 Place muesli in a large glass bowl Stir in peanut butter mixture until combined Press mixture over base of prepared pan Place in the fridge for 4 hours or until partially set 4 Remove muesli from pan using the foil Use a sharp knife to cut loaf into 7 equal slices Cut each slice in half Shape into bars 5 Arrange muesli bars on two lightly greased drying racks allowing room for even drying Dry on setting 2 for 6 hours for a chewy bar and longer for a firmer bar NOTE You can keep these muesli bars in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks N wW Recipes continued Pear amp choc chip friands Makes 8 friands Preparation 10 mins not including pear drying time Cooking 20 25 mins Cooking oil spray 6 eggwhites lo cups icing sugar mixture cup almond or hazelnut meal Y cup plain flour 12 pieces dried pear finely chopped 34 cup milk chocolate choc bits 1 Preheat oven to 190C Spray 8 oval 1 3 cup non stick friand pans with cooking oil 2 Place eggwhites in a large bowl and whisk until well combined Sift over icing sugar mixture Add almond meal flour and pear and stir
9. until combined Spoon mixture evenly among pans Sprinkle with choc chip pieces Bake for 20 25 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer Turn out onto a wire rack to cool Paw paw mango amp honey muesli Makes 3 cups Preparation 10 mins Drying 2 3 hours 2 cups rolled oats 100g dried pineapple pieces chopped 100g dried mango pieces 100g dried paw paw pieces chopped l4 cup apple pineapple or pear juice 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 Combine all ingredients in a large glass bowl 2 Spoon mixture over fruit roll tray Dry for 2 3 hours or until crunchy NOTE This muesli will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 3 weeks You can add slivered almonds or shredded coconut to this mixture if desired Recipes continued Sultana amp oat cookies Makes 24 Preparation 10 mins Cooking 20 mins Melted butter to grease 2 cups self raising flour 1 cup rolled oats 34 cup sultanas chopped lo cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon mixed spice 150g butter melted l cup condensed milk 1 egg lightly beaten 1 Preheat oven to 190C Brush two baking trays with melted butter to lightly grease with non stick baking paper 2 Combine the flour oats sultanas sugar and mixed spice in a large bowl Stir in the butter milk and the egg until well combined 3 Roll mixture into 24 balls and place on prepared trays allowing rooms for spr
10. with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been damaged in any manner If damage is suspected Turn the power off and remove the plug when the return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam appliance is not in use and before cleaning Appointed Service Centre for examination repair or Do not use your appliance with an extension cord adjustment unless this cord has been checked and tested by a e For additional protection Sunbeam recommend qualified technician or service person the use of a residual current device RCD with a Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical voltage A C only marked on the appliance circuit supplying power to your appliances This appliance is not intended for use by persons Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other including children with reduced physical sensory liquid unless recommended or mental capabilities or lack of experience and Appliances are not intended to be operated by knowledge unless they have been given supervision means of an external timer or separate remote or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a control system person responsible for their safety This appliance is intended to be used in household Children should be supervised to ensure that they do and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas not play with the appliance in shops offices and other working environments The temperature of ac
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12. Food Dehyarator Healthy food dryer with 5 drying racks Instruction Recipe Booklet DT5600 Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference Sunbeam s Safety Precautions Features of your Food Dehydrator Using your Food Dehydrator Care and Cleaning Important Guidelines and Hints Storage of Dried Foods Rehydrating Dried Foods Use of Dried Food Drying Fruits Drying Chart for Fruit Drying Vegetables Fruit Rolls Drying Herbs and Spices Drying Chart for Herbs and Spices Drying Meat Drying Flowers Recipes Drying Record Chart sMel 8 Sall Mad olblaial agis Go asi RAJS IRRE xtd S TRES o Assurez vous que les pr cautions ci dessus relatives la s curit sont bien comprises Versichern Sie sich dass die obenstehenden SicherheitsmaBnahmen verstanden werden BeBawvete rto ot naparn vo mpopuAdgete aopaAe as ytvovrai karavomr q Pastikan bahwa tindakan tindakan keselamatan seperti di atas dimengerti anda Accertatevi che le suddette norme di sicurezza siano comprese a dovere c coo 0 5 NU KJ i nnnm ooo 4 O CI 4 no O IROZGBGUAEEXCOBBelUEU REMAKE YBepere ce eka norope CNOMEHATMTE Mepka Ha npetnasnueoct ce no 6po pas6pann Asegurese de que las precauciones de seguridad precedentes sean bien comprendidas siglas dys Laia YL gla bliin aS si IS daila deesse ser manfaee ftri diu dlufivihlanus Yukarda belirtilen g venlik nlemlerinin anla ld ndan emin
13. ailable separately DTO300 Drying Herbs and Spices Drying your own herbs and spices is an easy Use the lowest heat setting to retain as economical way to make the most from your much flavour and aroma from herbs herb garden Do not store herbs in paper bags as the oils Hints will be absorbed by the paper leading to Pick leaves when young and tender ess flavour D e Pick seed pods before they open Store ina cool dark place in an airtight container Most herbs and spices can be dried on the plant stalk or stem The leaves and seeds are easily stripped off once they are dry 15 Herb Spice Basil Chives Chilli long fresh red halved deseeded Coriander Garlic Ginger Marjoram Mint Oregano Parsley Rosemary Thyme Preparation Wash pat dry with paper towel Place leaves onto drying racks Wash pat dry with paper towel Slice into desired lengths None Wash pat dry with paper towel Place whole stems onto drying racks Peel and chop dry in the base Grate or slice place onto drying racks Wash pat dry with paper towel Place whole stems onto drying racks Wash pat dry with paper towel Place whole stems onto drying racks Wash pat dry with paper towel Place whole stems onto drying racks Wash pat dry with paper towel Place whole stems onto drying racks None Wash pat dry with paper towel Place whole stems onto drying racks D
14. cessible surfaces may be high farm houses by clients in hotels motels and other when the appliance is operating residential type environments bed and breakfast Never leave an appliance unattended while in use type environments If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance please visit www sunbeam com au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line Ensure the above safety precautions are understood Features of your Food Dehydrator Lid with drying motor Acts as a lid for the Food Dehydrator and contains the motor and power switch Air vents on the lid allow air to be circulated 5 large drying racks Holds the food in place for easy drying Your unit includes 5 drying racks You can purchase more drying racks from retail outlets and Sunbeam service centre Rubber feet Holds the Food Dehydrator in place and prevents it from scratching the bench top On Off switch with three heat settings Enable the user to choose the type of drying needed with three heat settings Removable Filter The filter is removable for easy cleaning Fruit Roll Tray Makes delicious fruit rolls naturally How it works Dehydrating food is an ancient method of preserving food It is a gentle natural process which removes moisture from food Using a controlled heat temperature air is circulated from the top of the unit to each of the five trays and base This method of drying sea
15. d firm with no soft spots Expect a variance in the time needed to dry different foods Drying times are affected by the size of the load thickness of slices humidity and temperature in your home Setting drying time Suggested Use Add to cake bread 6 8 hours and scone mixtures Hee hours Add to soup mixes and casseroles 6 8 hours Add to tomato sauces Add to curries fruit 8 10 hours cake and muffin mixtures BS hours Add to risottos and pasta sauces Food type Tomatoes regular cut into 2cm thick wedges dried Tomatoes Roma egg cut in half semi dried Tomato Roma egg cut in half dried Onion Brown halved cut into 1cm dice Pea green shelled Pumpkin peeled deseeded cut into lcm dice Orange sweet potato Kumara peeled cut into lcm dice or cut into lcm thick slices Pre treatment None None None None None None None Setting drying time 6 hours 8 hours 10 12 hours 14 16 hours 6 8 hours 8 10 hours 8 hours Suggested Use Add to risottos and pasta sauces Add to antipasto platters sandwich fillings pies and tarts Add to pasta sauces Add to bread mixtures curries and muffin mixtures Add to soups and rice dishes Add to curries scones and bread mixtures Curries soups Fruit rolls make delicious snacks ready to have on hand Here are some steps to ensure perfect fruit rolls Fresh or canned fruit can be used to make
16. eading Flatten slightly with a fork Bake for 15 minutes or until golden Remove from oven and set aside on trays to cool and firm slightly 4 Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days NOTE You can use dried apricot instead of sultanas if desired Tropical fruit slice Makes 18 Preparation 10 mins not including fruit drying times Cooking 40 mins Base Cooking oil spray V5 cup firmly packed brown sugar 90g butter 1 cups plain flour 1 egg yolk Topping 2 eggs 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar l cup self raising flour Y2 cup chopped dried pawpaw 34 cup sultanas 1 4 cups whole blanched almonds chopped 34 cup desiccated coconut 1 Preheat oven to 180C Spray a 20 x 30cm lamington pan with cooking oil Line base and two long opposite sides with non stick baking paper allowing it to overhang slightly 2 To make base combine sugar and butter in a small saucepan and stir over low heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves Remove from heat stir in flour and egg yolk 3 Spread mixture over base of prepared pan Smooth surface Bake for 20 minutes or until golden Remove from oven and set aside for 20 minutes to cool 4 To make the topping use an electric beater to beat together the eggs and sugar in a large bowl until creamy Stir in remaining ingredients until combined Spread mixture evenly over cold base Bake for a further 30 minutes or until browned 5 Remove from oven and set aside for 30 mi
17. g paper 2 Use an electric mixer to beat together the butter sugar and cinnamon until light and fluffy Add eggs one at a time beating well between each addition 3 Stir in flour meal milk and banana until combined Use a large metal spoon to gently fold in figs Spoon into prepared pan and smooth surface Bake for about 1 hour until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean Remove from oven Turn out onto a wire rack to cool 4 Dust with icing sugar Cut into wedges Serve with vanilla custard N N Recipes continued Low fat fruity muffins Makes 12 muffins Preparation 10 mins not including drying pineapple Cooking 22 25 mins Cooking oil spray 3 cups self raising flour 1 cups skim milk 200g dried pineapple or paw paw pieces chopped lo cup firmly packed brown sugar 60g low fat dairy spread melted 1 egg lightly beaten 1 Preheat oven to 180C Spray 12 hole 44 cup capacity non stick muffin pan with cooking oil 2 Place all ingredients in a large bowl Stir until just combined mixture should be lumpy 3 Spoon mixture evenly among pan holes Bake for 22 25 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer Transfer to a wire rack to cool Nutritional information per serve 4g fat 1061kJ 2g sat fat 3 5g fibre 45g carbohydrate Peanut muesli bars Makes 14 bars Preparation 10 mins 4 4 hours refrigerating time Drying 6 8 hours Y cup peanut butter l4 cup firmly packed
18. hniques for the future Use the Drying Record Chart provided on page 29 otorage of Dried Foods Containers should be moisture and insect free Glass jars with metal screw lids are ideal containers Food stored in plastic bags should be stored inside an insect proof container The storage area should be cool dry and as dark as possible The ideal temperature for storing dehydrated food is 5 20 C Dried food can be covered in plastic wrap and stored in a container in the freezer See tips on Beef jerky for correct storage on page 17 Important Check for moisture by shaking the content of your storage container several times during the first week after the food has been dried If moisture appears on the inside the food has not been sufficiently dried and should be returned to the food dehydrator for further drying Do not place warm produce into storage containers as condensation will form causing mould and mildew Allow food to cool on racks before storing Rehydrating Dried Foods Rehydration is the process of putting the moisture back into foods that have been dried Dried foods can be partially rehydrated by soaking in water or cooking To conserve the nutritional value of the rehydrated food use the liquid remaining after soaking or cooking in the rehydration recipes One cup of dried vegetables generally reconstitutes to two cups of vegetables See soup mix on page 18 One cup of dried f
19. l just combined Spoon into prepared pan and smooth surface Sprinkle with seeds Bake for about 1 hour 5 minutes or until a skewer inserted into centre comes out clean 3 Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly Cut into slices and serve warm Soup mix Makes 2 cups dried mixture Preparation 10 mins Drying 4 5 hours 2 large brown onions halved cut into 1cm cubes 2 large carrots peeled halved lengthways cut into 1cm thick slices 500g fresh or frozen thawed green peas 2 x 300g can chickpeas rinsed drained overnight 1 Place onion carrot peas mushrooms and chickpeas on separate drying racks Stack racks and dry for 4 5 hours or until completely dried onion may need extra drying time 2 Store in an airtight container out of direct sunlight for up to 6 weeks 3 To make soup Combine 1 cup of soup mixture with 3 cups stock in a medium saucepan over medium heat Bring to the boil and gently boil for 5 minutes Remove from heat Stand for 5 minutes Stir in Vs cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper Serve 19 Recipes continued Sour cream amp chive scrolls Low fat and gluten free Serves 12 Preparation 15 mins Cooking 25 30 mins Melted butter to grease 2 V cups gluten free self raising flour Y2 teaspoon salt Ys cup dried chopped onion 2 tablespoons dried chopped chives 50g reduced fat dairy spread Y2 cup light sour cream V
20. lighter Preparation Directions 1 Cut flowers when they are dry and cool 2 Choose flowers that are firm but only half open Full bloom flowers tend to lose their petals 3 Position flowers and petals sparsely on the drying racks and base 4 Dry for 8 10 hours until flowers are brittle Potpourri To make potpourri use handful of flowers blossoms and petals and combine with 3 4 drops of perfumed oil e g tea rose or lavender Preparation Directions 1 Arrange flowers blossoms and petals sparsely on the Drying Racks and Base 2 Dry for 6 8 hours 3 Place in a large air tight glass container with 3 4 drops of perfumed oil to enliven the fragrance After a month shake the petals or sprinkle more oil into the container Recipes Pumpkin corn amp chilli loaf Serves 8 10 Preparation 15 mins not including pumpkin drying time Cooking 1 hour 5 mins 2 cups self raising flour Pinch of salt 2 cups dried pumpkin pieces 2 x 125g cans creamed corn 34 cup extra light sour cream Y cup coarsely grated reduced fat cheddar cheese 2 eggs lightly beaten 80g butter melted 1 long fresh red chilli finely chopped 2 tablespoons mixed sunflower and pumpkin seeds 1 Preheat oven to 180C Spray an 11 x 21cm loaf pan with cooking oil Line the base and two long opposite sides with non stick baking paper 2 Sift flour and salt into a large bowl Add pumpkin corn cream cheese eggs butter and chilli Stir unti
21. ls in the flavours and nutrients of the food leaving a high food nutrient and vitamin content Storage of dried food Drying fresh ripe fruit and vegetables allows you to enjoy these luxuries all year round Storing of food is easy and takes up little storage space Dried foods have a longer shelf life of approximately 3 6 months when stored in air tight storage jars depending on type of food and climate No preservatives added Fruit and vegetables dried using your Food dehydrator will differ in colour and appearance from produce purchased from Health food stores and supermarkets This is due to these stores adding artificial colouring and preservatives to the produce Whereas your Food dehydrator uses no preservatives and only natural additives Versatility You can dry herbs and spices and flowers to make potpourri You can even enjoy the advantages of rehydrating foods to make instant additions to soups sauces and casseroles The choice is endless Healthy snacks Natural healthy snacks can easily be created using your Food dehydrator A variety of fruit rolls such as pear berry and apple rolls to name a few You can make tasty muesli bars using all natural ingredients These snacks are great for picnics camping and at snack time Before using your Food Dehydrator e Wash the drying racks base and fruit roll tray in warm water using a mild detergent Rinse and dry each part thoroughly before use Bef
22. nutes or until cold and set Cut into squares to serve Danimnmac fnnmmtimiian Recipes continued Fruit rolls Fruit salad rolls Makes 2 fruit roll ups Preparation 5 mins Drying 5 7 hours 840g canned fruit salad mix drained 1 Place fruit salad in the jug of a blender or bowl of a food processor Process until smooth 2 Spoon puree evenly onto greased fruit roll up trays Use a spatular to spread puree evenly around tray top cover 3 Dry for 5 7 hours or until pliable Roll up each fruit piece to form a log Apple amp mixed spice fruit rolls Makes 2 fruit roll ups Preparation 10 mins Drying 5 7 hours 800g can Bakers Apple l4 cup honey l2 teaspoon mixed spice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 Place apple honey and spices in the jug of a blender or bowl of a food processor Process until smooth 5 Spoon puree evenly onto greased fruit roll up trays Use a spatular to spread puree evenly around tray 6 Dry for 5 7 hours on Setting 2 or until pliable Roll each fruit piece up to form a log Apricot honey amp cinnamon fruit rolls Makes 2 fruit roll ups Preparation 10 mins Drying 5 7 hours 825g can apricot halves in natural juices drained 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 Place apricot honey and cinnamon in the jug of a blender or bowl of a food processor Process until smooth 5 Spoon puree evenly onto greased fruit roll up trays Use a spatular to spread puree
23. o spread puree evenly around tray top cover 3 Dry for 5 7 hours or until pliable Roll up each fruit piece to form a log Strawberry fruit rolls Makes 2 roll ups Preparation 10 mins Drying 5 7 hours 500g fresh strawberries hulled halved 2 x 140g tubs apple puree 1 teaspoon vanilla extra 1 Combine ingredients in bowl of food processor Process until smooth 2 Spoon puree evenly onto greased fruit roll up trays Use a spatular to spread puree evenly around tray 3 Dry for 5 7 hours on Setting 2 or until pliable Roll each fruit piece up to form a log 27 Recipes continued Dried rose petals Makes 4 cups Preparation 5 mins Drying 3 hours 3 bunches roses rose buds removed petals separated 2 3 drops rose or vanilla oil 1 Arrange petals evenly over drying trays Dry on setting 2 for 3 hours or until dried 2 Place petals in a large container Drizzle with oil and gently toss until combined Orange star a Makes 3 cups Preparation 5 mins nise amp vanilla potpourri 1 week infusing time not including flower drying time 2 cups dried rose petals 10 slices dried orange 1 vanilla pod split 4 whole star an 1 drop vegetab se e oil Pinch of ground cinnamon 1 Combine all ingredients in an airtight container Set aside in a cool place out of direct sun ight for 1 week shaking container occasionally Use as desired Weight of Humidity Time Time Weight
24. olunuz Xin kim ch c r ng nh ng bi n ph p l m an to n k tr n duoc hi u r ounbeam s Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM DEHYDRATOR Ensure your dehydrator is used at least 50cm Do not immerse the top of the dehydrator in half a metre away from a gas flame or water or any other liquid electric element Use your dehydrator well away from walls Do not operate the dehydrator on an inclined curtains and cupboards that may be affected surface by steam Do not move or cover the dehydrator while in Do not use your dehydrator in confined spaces operation Sunbeam is very safety conscious when Do not use an appliance for any purpose designing and manufacturing consumer products but other than its intended use it is essential that the product user also exercise care Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas when using an electrical appliance Listed below are flame electric element or on a heated oven precautions which are essential for the safe use of an electrical appliance Read carefully and save all the instructions provided with an appliance Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug Remove by grasping the plug do not pull on the cord Do not place on top of any other appliance Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot surface Do not operate any electrical appliance
25. onut on a plate Roll teaspoon quantities of apricot mixture into balls and roll in coconut to coat Place on a plate Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for a further 4 hours or until firm Carrot amp walnut cake Serves 8 Preparation 15 mins not including drying carrot time Cooking 1 hour 20 mins spray 1 cup vegetable oil Cooking oi 15 cups firmly packed brown sugar 3 eggs 2 cups self raising flour 2 cups dried carrot pieces finely chopped 1 cup walnut crumbs l4 teaspoon ground cloves Icing sugar mixture to dust 1 Preheat oven to 180C Spray a 20cm round cake pan with cooking oil Line base and side with non stick baking paper 2 Use an electric beater to beat together the oil and sugar in a large glass bowl until pale and creamy 3 Add eggs one at a time beating well between each addition until combined and fluffy 4 Stir in flour carrot walnut crumbs and cloves until combined Spoon mixture into prepared pan and smooth surface Bake for about 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into centre comes out clean cover cake with foil during cooking if over browning 5 Remove from oven Stand for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool Recipes continued Choc coated oranges Makes 35 slices Preparation 15 mins not including drying time 3 hours setting time You will need to dry about 5 6 large seedless oranges for this recipe 220g good
26. ore you assemble the food dehydrator ensure that the power cord is unplugged Using your Food dehydrator 1 Arrange the food on the drying racks ensuring the pieces of food are not quite touching to allow air to circulate freely Place drying racks onto the base ensuring that all racks are securely positioned in the grooves 2 Place the lid on the top drying rack 3 Plug the power cord into a 230 240V AC power outlet and push the power to the desired heat setting NOTE If only using base of Food Dryer ensure an empty drying rack is inserted between the Lid and Base to avoid restriction of air flow Settings Approximate Temperatures Uses Setting 1 35 C Herbs Flowers Setting 2 55 C Fruits vegetables muesli bars fruit rolls Setting 3 75 C Drying meats Care and Cleaning Drying racks fruit roll trays and base To clean the drying racks fruit roll trays and the base soak in warm soapy water A soft bristle brush can be used to loosen stubborn food particles Lid Do not immerse the Lid with Drying Motor in water To clean use a damp soft sponge with a mild detergent Do not use steel wool scouring pads or abrasive cleaners Do not place any parts in a dishwasher Use quality food Best results are achieved when quality food is used Select produce at the peak of ripeness colour and flavour for the highest nutritional content You can dry overripe produce successf
27. quality dark cooking chocolate 35 dried orange slices 5cm thick 1 Line two baking trays with non stick baking paper Break chocolate into pieces Place in a medium glass heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water make sure bowl doesn t touch water Cook stirring occasionally with a metal spoon for 4 5 minutes or until chocolate melts 2 Use a spoon to dip orange slices one at a time into melted chocolate to coat Transfer to prepared trays Set aside for 3 hours or until chocolate sets NOTE Use organic seedless oranges for best results Coconut banana halves Makes 16 halves Preparation 10 mins Drying 10 12 hours 8 ripe bananas Y2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 34 cup shredded coconut 1 Cut bananas in half lengthways Drizzle with lemon juice Sprinkle cut side with coconut 2 Place cut side up on drying trays Dry for 10 12 hours or until pliable Fig cinnamon amp banana cake Serves 12 Preparation 15 mins not including fig drying time Cooking 1 hour 5 mins Melted butter to grease 125g butter softened 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 eggs 13 2 cups self raising flour 1 cup almond meal 1 cup milk 2 large overripe bananas mashed 200g dried figs chopped Icing sugar mixture to dust Vanilla custard to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180C Brush a 20cm round cake pan with melted butter to lightly grease Line base and side with non stick bakin
28. ruit reconstitutes to one and a half cups of fruit Jse of Drie L Dehydrated fruits and vegetables can be used in a variety of dishes that can be used to make sauces casseroles marinated vegetables cakes salads pies soups cereals pasta dishes and poultry dishes stuffing Foods such as garlic chillies and tomatoes can be bottled in olive oil and stored in a cool dry place for several months m P DM l UILS Wash food and pat dry with paper towels Remove any blemishes pips and stones Slice as recommended Pre treat where recommended NOTE Food may be peeled or unpeeled when drying Try drying both ways to distinguish preferred outcome Unpeeled fruits will take longer to dry Pre Treatment The pre treatment of food where recommended helps retard browning while the food is drying Where recommended use a natural pre treatment of pineapple or lemon juice Soak fruit for 3 4 minutes in the juice before placing on drying racks Blanching Some fruits with natural protective wax coatings e g figs grapes and prunes need to be blanched to speed the drying process To Blanch 1 Soak fruits in boiling water for 1 2 minutes 2 Plunge into ice cold water Dry well 3 Slice and commence drying Dryness Test Cool fruit before testing for the final degree of dryness Most fruit will be soft and pliable when properly dried Expect a variance in the time needed to dry
29. rying time 2 4 hours 2 4 hours 6 8 hours 2 4 hours 4 6 hours 4 6 hours 2 4 hours 2 4 hours 2 4 hours 2 4 hours 3 hours 2 4 hours Use Soups and sauces Salads casseroles and soups Add to curries and stirfries pound in a mortar and pestle and sprinkle over bread mixtures Curries Thai dishes and soups Casseroles soups and pasta Cakes and curries Casseroles and soups Thai dishes and sauces Soups casseroles and pasta Soups and casseroles Add to scone and bread mixes and casseroles Soups and casseroles Dehydrating Meat Here are some steps to ensure meat is dehydrated safely Meats should be dried at 75 C Setting 3 Choose lean meat without much marbling fat distributed throughout meat IMPORTANT Meat must be of the highest quality and marinated on day of purchase Marinate the meat in its whole form and slice after marinating The marinade needs to be salty see Beef jerky recipe as this helps draw moisture from the meat reducing the water content and making the meat safe to consume Store the marinated meat in the fridge for up to 12 hours Drain well The meat needs to be sliced thinly and each slice needs to be of equal thickness preferably 5mm You can achieve this with a deli style meat slicer Sometimes partially freezing the meat first and then slicing it makes slicing easier Then thaw meat before arranging on trays
30. to your other rights and remedies under any laws which relate to the appliance Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law and under the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act In Australia you are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure Should your appliance require repair or service after the guarantee period contact your nearest Sunbeam service centre For a complete list of Sunbeam s authorised service centres visit our website or call Australia www sunbeam com au 1300 881 861 Units 5 amp 6 13 Lord Street Botany NSW 2019 Australia New Zealand www sunbeam co nz 0800 786 232 26 Vestey Drive Mt Wellington Auckland New Zealand Need help with your appliance Contact our customer service team or visit our website for information and tips on getting the most from your appliance In Australia Visit www sunbeam com au Or call 1300 881 861 In New Zealand Visit www sunbeam co nz Or call 0800 786 232 is a registered trademark Made in China Due to minor changes in design or otherwise the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet Copyright Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2011 ABN 45 00
31. tta and cheese in a large glass bowl Stir in the combined milk butter and egg until just combined mixture should be lumpy 3 Spoon mixture evenly among prepared holes Bake for 22 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centres comes out clean Remove from oven Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly Serve Note These muffins are suitable to freeze Wrap in plastic wrap or place in sealable plastic bags Label date and freeze for up to 3 months Nutritional information per muffin 10g fat 1004kJ 5 8g sat fat 3 4g fibre 24g carbohydrate N EA Recipes continued Apricot amp coconut balls Makes 36 Preparation 25 mins 4 8 hours chilling time Melted butter to grease 200g dried apricot halves 3 4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1 cup skim milk powder 200g white chocolate melted 3 4 cup desiccated coconut 1 Brush a 20cm slab pan with melted butter to grease Line base and sides with non stick baking paper 2 Place apricots and juice in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil over medium heat Remove from heat Cover with plastic wrap and stand for 10 minutes or until almost all of the liquid has been absorbed 3 Place apricot mixture powder and chocolate in the bowl of a food processor and process until pureed 4 Spread mixture over base of prepared pan Smooth surface with a spoon Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 4 hours or until slightly set 5 Place coc
32. ully as long as you remove any spoiled areas Wash food Food should be washed and dried thoroughly removing soft or spoiled areas Be certain that your hands cutting utensils and food preparation areas are clean Cut food uniformly Produce can be shredded sliced or diced 5mm slices are best for efficient drying Variation in drying times Check produce drying chart times can vary Drying times are affected by the size of the load thickness of the sliced produce humidity air temperature and the moisture content of the food itself Therefore broad drying times have been given in the drying tables NOTE The food dryer may be left on overnight however this may not achieve optimum result We recommend the rotation of drying racks every 3 4 hours throughout drying time to achieve even drying Fruit Roll Trays Non stick baking paper can be cut to fit rocks if you want more roll up trays Rotate Racks Rotate racks while drying foods this ensures even drying of produce and air circulation Testing for dryness Be sure to let the produce cool before testing for dryness To test for dryness cut a piece open there should be no visible moisture inside Uneven drying If you notice uneven drying rotate the drying racks i e move the bottom rack to the top and the top racks down Keep records Records of humidity weight of produce before and after drying times will be helpful in improving your drying tec
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