L'Equip EXPANDABLE 528, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...in mind We re confident you will appreciate its ease of operation as you enjoy all the different creations you can make for years to come CONGRATULATIONS You re now the proud owner of the L EQUIP Exp...

Page 3: ...acturer may cause hazards Do not use outdoors Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces Do not use appliance for other than intended household use Do not place on or nea...

Page 4: ...EQUIP Expandable Dehydrator will perfectly capture season eating enjoyment well as main courses salads baked dishes even desserts all made from nutri tious dried food The L EQUIP dries food faster bet...

Page 5: ...and size of the food is reduced There are no worries about spoilage unlike frozen foods if there is a loss of electricity Food becomes more energy dense Food is not subjected to extreme high temperat...

Page 6: ...ic warm soapy water Do not put trays mesh inserts or fruit leather sheets in the dishwasher Heat from most dishwashers on drying cycle can warp drying trays Hand wash only Do not put the power unit ba...

Page 7: ...ts Mesh Tray Inserts 528 Includes 6 524 Includes 4 Prevents small or diced pieces of fruits and vegetables from falling through holes in the dehydrator trays Additional inserts are available as an acc...

Page 8: ...ydrated and ready to be stored 7 You are now ready to dehydrate Care and Maintenance After each use clean the drying trays and dehydrator lid with warm soapy wa ter Do not wash trays lid or base in th...

Page 9: ...for food to dry Try Air leaks due to warped or reducing quantity on each tray improperly stacked trays 2 Check for foreign objects pieces of dried food jamming or slowing the fan 3 Replace warped tra...

Page 10: ...itional value Peeling is a personal preference 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 tomatoes intended for s...

Page 11: ...s such as onions garlic peppers tomatoes and mushrooms can be dried and reconstituted successfully without heat treatment In general if vegetables must be steamed or blanched for freezing they must be...

Page 12: ...ys sit away from dehydrator for 10 minutes to let excess easy cleanup on the bottom two trays Alternate placing the sheets on one half of each tray This will allow the warm air to circulate Then place...

Page 13: ...brittle or slightly browned they are still usable for soups or most baked goods They may take slightly longer to reconstitute and require additional water but flavor is generally not impaired Tray Ro...

Page 14: ...t fitting lid Labeling Label dehydrated food with the name of the product date dried and quantity weight This helps in rotating food and minimizes waste Location Cool dark and dry are the keys to main...

Page 15: ...For vegetables and fruits to be used in souffl s pies quick breads doughs or batters use 2 parts water to 3 parts by volume dried food For vegetables and fruits which will be cooked in liquid such as...

Page 16: ...ueberries that will be left whole must have their skins poked or be placed in boiling water for 1 2 minutes to remove waxy coating Berries may be blanched or steamed to pop their skins which will shor...

Page 17: ...2 min Blot dry Kiwi Peel Cut into slices Slice 1 4 3 8 thick 13 17 Mangos Remove skin and slice 10 18 Melons Remove skin and seeds Use deepest 12 16 tray for watermelon Cut in slices as thick as deep...

Page 18: ...sheets on alternate halves of the trays in the stack When drying sticky purees bananas for instance spray a small amount of vegetable oil on the fruit leather sheet or plastic wrap After all fruit lea...

Page 19: ...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 dried Braising pot roas...

Page 20: ...placed uncooked in the dehydrator Your L EQUIP Expandable Dehydrator quickly turns thin strips of seasoned meat into a hearty snack It is recommended that pork not be dried for jerky as the drying te...

Page 21: ...mperature to 140 Let food trays sit away from dehydrator for 10 minutes to let excess towels for easy cleanup Jerky generally takes 6 to 12 hours to dry This is a general guideline Drying times may va...

Page 22: ...d or grated Dryvegetablesuntilthereisnovisiblesignofmoistureandtheyarebrittle hard or crisp Peas should shatter when hit with a knife Vegetable Powders Vegetables may be pureed dried as leathers and t...

Page 23: ...slices julienne strips or cubes Blanch 4 14 steam Skin may be dried separately Greens 4 10 Mushrooms Remove woody stems Wipe with brush or cloth Do not wash 4 10 Slice or cube Small mushrooms may be...

Page 24: ...ly in cold water Spread on absorbent towel or shake off any visible moisture Be sure to remove any brown spots and insect debris from the leaves Strip leaves from larger stems Parsley and sage may be...

Page 25: ...mall bowl cream butter or margarine Slowly add lemon juice Add herbs and salt and pepper to taste Cover and refrigerate Herb Part of plant to dehydrate Avg Dry Time Hrs Basil Leaves 1 3 Chili Peppers...

Page 26: ...ontainers until ready to be mixed Potpourris can be placed in cloth bags to make sachets Rose Potpourri cup dried rose petals cup dried mint leaves 2 Tbsp dried lavender flowers 2 Tbsp powdered dried...

Page 27: ...or 4 to 6 weeks stirring gently every other day When potpourri begins to lose its smell add a few drops of a scented oil to reactivate Herb Potpourri cup dried lemon balm cup dried spearmint cup dried...

Page 28: ...Fill tall glass with ice cubes Pour glass half full of puree Add ginger ale to fill Stir Sweeten to taste with grenadine or sugar syrup Banana Smoothie cup dried banana chips 8 oz yogurt 8 oz milk ts...

Page 29: ...eggs Add dry ingredients and stir just until large lumps disappear Do not over mix Form pancakes on a hot greased griddle Place 1 tsp rehydrated blueberries on top of each pancake Turn pancakes when b...

Page 30: ...Add honey to taste Spread mixture 3 8 thick on leather sheets Place in dehydrator and dry 3 to 3 hours Stir and re spread jam about once each hour When mixture is consistency of jam pour into a glass...

Page 31: ...it 30 minutes stirring twice Beat together Let sit 30 minutes stirring twice Beat together butter or margarine brown sugar egg 2 Tbsp water and vanilla until creamy Stir to ture Fold in carrots Drop b...

Page 32: ...p flaked coconut Omit raisins Banana Nut Cookies Substitute 1 cup chopped dried bananas for dried apples Increase flour to 1 cups Omit raisins and granola Add 1 cup uncooked oatmeal and 1 cup chopped...

Page 33: ...e Spoon fill ing into center of each Brush edges with lightly beaten egg Fold over one half of the square to form a triangle Seal edges with fork Brush tops with beaten egg Sprinkle with sugar Cut 2 a...

Page 34: ...f the dehydrator Soups Sauces Vegetable Soup cup dried sliced potatoes cup dried green beans cup dried sliced carrots 2 Tbsp dried chopped onion 4 cups water 5 dried tomato slices 3 Tbsp dried green p...

Page 35: ...Parmesan cheese and a slice of mozzarella or provolone cheese Bake in oven at 400 F until cheese melts Serves 4 tsp salt 1 8 tsp pepper Add broccoli zucchini and onion to boiling water Cover Let stan...

Page 36: ...lted nuts Great for hiking Dusted Pineapple Sprinkle dried pineapple pieces with confectioner s sugar Vegetables Cous Cous Creation Recipe by Barbara Lockert cup dehydrated onion cup dehydrated celery...

Page 37: ...d Pour into greased 2 quart baking dish Combine cup dry bread crumbs and 3 Tbsp melted butter Sprinkle over vegetables Bake in 350 F for 30 35 minutes until browned Scalloped Potatoes 2 cups dried pot...

Page 38: ...sheets on alternating sides of the tray 10 per pkg Mesh Tray Inserts Efficient drying of smaller or diced fruits and vegetables and herbs is a snap with Mesh Tray Inserts You can even make your own b...

Page 39: ...ce all other warranties express or implied other than the limited warranty de scribed on this page are excluded The only remedy for damage covered by the limited warranty is repair or replacement L EQ...

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