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 Note

Try the following combinations

 Apples, oranges, bananas and sunflower seeds
 Cooked cranberries, oranges and honey
 Raspberries, bananas and coconut

 Strawberries and bananas
 Strawberries and rhubarb
 Pineapple and peaches
 Raspberries and apples
 Apricots and plums

Fruit

Fruit

Preparation

Drying 

Time / Hrs *  Test for Dryness

Coconut

Remove outer skin. Slice.

12 – 16

Cranberries

Wash. Remove stems. Place in boiling water 
for 1 – 2 min. Blot dry.

14 – 22

Grapes

Cut in half. Remove seeds. Place cut side up. 
Seedless green are better than red or black. 
Poke skin or place in boiling water 1 – 2 min. 
Blot dry.

13 – 36

Raisin-like 
texture

Kiwi

Peel. Cut into slices. Slice 0,6 – 1 cm thick.

13 – 17

Mangos

Remove skin and slice.

10 – 18

Melons

Remove skin and seeds. Use deepest tray 
for watermelon. Cut in slices as thick as 
deep tray size will allow.

12 – 16

Peaches

Peel, if desired. For easy peeling, dip in 
boiling water until skin cracks. Cut in half. 
Pit. Cut in slices.

6 – 16

Leathery, may be 
slightly sticky in 
center

Pears

Wash. Peel if desired. Core. Cut in slices or 
rings.

6 – 16

Leathery, no mois-
ture when cut

Pineapple

Remove crown, skin & eyes. Cut in half. Cut 
in slices, leaving core in or remove, dice or 
chop and use Mesh Inserts.

6 – 12

Pliable, still slight-
ly sticky. No visible 
signs of moisture

Plums

Do not peel. Cut in half. Pit. Turn inside out 
or cut in slices.

8 – 16

Leathery, pliable

Rhubarb

Trim. Wash. Slice diagonally into 2 cm  
pieces. Steam 3 – 4 min. Use Mesh Inserts.

6 – 14

Brittle

Strawberries

Wash. Cut in half. Place cut side up.

6 – 12

Hard, brittle

* Average Dry Time

ENGLISH

Fruit

Preparation

Drying 

Time / Hrs *  Test for Dryness

Apples

Peel if desired. Core. Cut slices, rings or 
chop into pieces.

4 – 10

Leathery, no 
moisture when 
cut

Apricots

Do not peel. Halve and pit. Turn inside out 
or cut slices.

8 – 16

Leathery, pliable

Bananas

Peel. Cut into slices 1 /4 – 1 /2 cm.

6 – 12

Leathery, slightly 
sticky in the 
center, brittle

Firm Skin 
Berries

(Blueberries, etc) Sort. Poke skin or place in 
boiling water for 1 – 2 min. Blot dry.

10 – 18

Hard

Berries

Leave whole.

10 – 18

Hard

Cantaloupe

Cut in half. Remove seeds and peel. Cut 
slices. Blot dry on paper towel.

8 – 20

Leathery,  
suede-like

Cherries

Wash, pit and remove stems. Poke skin or 
place in boiling water for 1 – 2 min. Blot dry.

20 – 26

Citrus Fruit

Peel, if desired. Cut into slices.

6 – 12

Hard

Summary of Contents for Foody

Page 1: ...DEUTSCH ENGLISH Service Heft Service Manual für Foody und Foody Pro Dörrgeräte for Foody and Foody Pro dehydrators ...

Page 2: ...25 Years of Experience For your Safety ________________________ 46 Foody Dehydrator Description Features_ 48 Foody Pro Dehydrator Description Features __________________________ 50 Care and Maintenance __________________ 52 On Dehydration _______________________ 54 How to Dehydrate______________________ 55 1 Pretreating ______________________ 55 2 Filling the drying trays ____________ 56 3 Drying ...

Page 3: ...or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven Turn appliance off first then remove plug from outlet For your Safety Do not place dehydrator on a towel or carpet as this will restrict the dehydrators airflow and could result in damage to the appliance Always leave at least 3 cm of space around the dehy drator for proper ventilation The appliance has a short power cord to re duce the haza...

Page 4: ...ough holes in the dehydrator trays Fruit Leather Sheets Includes 2 free sheets of safe stable BPA Free ABS plastic These sheets fit directly into the trays and are designed to prevent the fruit puree from spilling ENGLISH 4 Temperature Micro processor controlled heat sensor stabilizes the drying environment Solid state variable temperature control ensures precise results 5 On Off Switch solid flip...

Page 5: ...ly into the trays and are designed to prevent the fruit pu ree from spilling Yogurt Cups Includes 4 cups of safe stable BPA Free ABS plastic These cups fit directly into the deep trays and allow you to make fresh yogurt Filter Includes 2 filters Filters the air so all your de hydrated food is free from impurities 4 Temperature Micro processor controlled heat sensor stabiliz es the drying environme...

Page 6: ...r cord into any standard household outlet 9 You are now ready to dehydrate Care and Maintenance After Each Use Clean the trays top cover mesh inserts and fruit leather sheets if used with warm soapy water Soaking and or using a plastic scrubber may remove stubborn particles Warning Do not put trays mesh inserts fruit leath er sheets or top cover in the dishwasher Heat from most dishwashers on dryi...

Page 7: ...to slice food whether to peel or not and whether to salt or season To Peel or Not Peels tend to be tough when dried and take longer to dry however the peels of fruits and vegetables often contain much of the food s nutritional value Peeling is a personal prefer ence If you would normally peel the food for a specific recipe plan to peel the food to be dehydrated Peel apples intended for pies or tom...

Page 8: ... that have been washed sugared mar inated or are high in moisture such as very ripe tomatoes or citrus fruit to prevent drip ping Filling the trays 1 Once the food has been properly sliced and pretreated if desired begin filling the dehy drating trays 2 Arrange food on the tray in a single layer Leaving a little space between each piece of food 3 Make sure the center hole in each tray is always le...

Page 9: ...itions If moisture or condensation appears in storage container food has not completely dried Return to dryer and continue to dehydrate until completely dry Containers Any container that is clean airtight and mois ture proof is suitable for storage Fill each con tainer as much as possible Heavy zippered plastic bags or heat sealing bags make ex cellent choices Filled bags may be placed in metal ca...

Page 10: ...een peas or potatoes A rule of thumb those that take the longest to dehydrate will take the longest to reconstitute If food cannot be soaked as long as neces sary place in boiling water remove from stove and let stand 2 to 3 hours Herbs Dried herbs are much more flavorful than fresh herbs Some guidelines 1 tsp dried herbs 1 Tbsp fresh herbs 1 4 tsp dried ginger 1 tsp fresh grated ginger 1 tsp onio...

Page 11: ...3 Cumin Seeds 2 5 Dill Leaves 13 Fennel Leaves Seeds 1 3 2 5 Garlic Cloves Break bulbs into cloves Remove outer peel of each clove 35 Ginger Root and leaves 13 Mint Leaves 13 Oregano Leaves 13 Parsley Leaves and stems 13 Rosemary Leaves 13 Sage Leaves and stems 13 Tarragon Leaves 13 Thyme Leaves 13 Average Dry Time Suggested uses for dehydrated herbs Use in Italian Mexican and Chinese dishes Also ...

Page 12: ...You can leave softer if you do not plan on storing for a long time Store dehydrated fruit in an airtight container Note Dry fruit at 55 60 C Use average times only as a general guidelineFruit Leather Fruit Fruit Leather Pureed fruit dried in thin sheets becomes a tasty candy like fruit leather snack 1 Pit then puree fruit of your choice adding just enough liquid fruit juice or water for the blende...

Page 13: ...r rings 6 16 Leathery no mois ture when cut Pineapple Remove crown skin eyes Cut in half Cut in slices leaving core in or remove dice or chop and use Mesh Inserts 6 12 Pliable still slight ly sticky No visible signs of moisture Plums Do not peel Cut in half Pit Turn inside out or cut in slices 8 16 Leathery pliable Rhubarb Trim Wash Slice diagonally into 2 cm pieces Steam 3 4 min Use Mesh Inserts ...

Page 14: ...rm size 0 6 1 2 cm are best for drying 5 See Page 55 Pretreating for information about vegetables that need to be steamed blanched before dehydrating Some vegetables require no pretreatment Blanching decreases drying time 6 Spread vegetables in a single layer unless shredded or grated no need to peel Cut very thin slices 0 3 cm thick Steam 3 or 4 minutes if chips will be stored longer than 5 month...

Page 15: ... Suggested uses Snacks soups stews casseroles pizza top pings or rehydrate and use in salads Guidelines Choose lean cuts of meat The leaner the meat the better quality of the dried product Chicken breasts are leaner than dark meat Cleanliness is critical when working with raw meats Make sure all surfaces utensils and your hands are washed thoroughly Except for jerky all meats fish and poultry shou...

Page 16: ...rky a little heavier than for regular cooking 3 Discard unused marinade that has been mixed with meat Note Doing ground beef jerky is slightly differ ent than other meat jerkys Use the leanest ground beef possible Instead of a marinade or a dry rub use a Jerky Spice mixture that includes a cure Mix this in with the ground beef Allow time for the ground beef and spice to marinate This not only prov...

Page 17: ...dishwashers on the drying cycle can warp the drying trays Trays must be hand washed only Stack trays properly again Verify that foods are uniform in ripeness and thickness Periodically rotate trays Verify that food does not block airflow through the tray stack Unplug dehydrator to clear the electronic con trols Reset temperature If temperature varies significantly return for service Try to clear f...

Page 18: ...e only one sheet per tray alternating sides of the tray 10 per pkg Extra Trays and Deep trays Available in packs of two regular trays with two mesh tray inserts or two deep Foody Pro trays with two mesh inserts Mesh Tray Inserts Used for herbs and smaller diced fruits and vegetables Prevents them from falling through the trays Allows sticky foods to be removed easily keeping trays cleaner 2 per pk...

Page 19: ...mproper treat ment of the appliance the use of undue force or any work on the appliance that has not been carried out in our workshop The warranty 10 Year Base 1 Year Accesso ries is neither extended nor renewed when repairs covered by it are undertaken To submit a claim for repairs under the warranty please send the defective unit proof of purchase and a detailed description of the problem Within...

Page 20: ...ailers as well as great recipes can be found here www frischmahlen com KoMo GmbH Otzberg Lengfeld July 2013 Concept and design www informationdesign de Text Pia Pötting information design Photography Andreas Goinar Production Lokaydruck KoMo GmbH Otzberg Lengfeld Juli 2013 Konzept und Gestaltung www informationdesign de Text Pia Pötting information design Fotografie Andreas Goinar Produktion Lokay...

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