West-bend-back-to-basics FD-600 Bedienungsanleitung

BACK TO BASICSPRESERVING A TRADITIONFOOD DEHYDRATORFor Healthy, Natural Snacks Anytime!Model FD-600INSTRUCTION MANUALBefore operating this unit, pleas

DRYING VEGETABLESVegetables dried at home require a little more effort In processing and storage than do fruits because they are low in acid and have

VEGETABLES THAT DRY BESTVEGETABLESPREPARATION & PRETREATMENTUSES AFTER DRYINGBeans, greenSnip off ends; slice diagonally in 1 inch segments. Steam

DRYING MEATSMeats or fish can be dried using two different methods, (1) dr^'ng without cooking and (2) drying cooked meats.Jerking meats, or proc

DRIED MEATS AND FISH THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED Thoroughly cook the fish or meat. Remove any visible fat Cut into 1/2* cubes. Place on trays and dry until

STORAGE / PACKAGINGDRIED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY PACKAGED IN ORDER TO KEEP WELL. After drying, let foods cool completely, then package your dried foods

REHYDRATING METHODSDried foods taste great as is, or they can be rehydrated close to their own original texture. Rehydrated fruits are great in pies a

RECIPES TO GET YOU STARTEDAPPLE CINNAMON RINGSPeel and core apples. Slice into 1/4 inch rings. Sprinkle with cinnamon or sugar/cinnamon mixture, if de

NATURAL GRANOLA0 cups rolled instant oats1/2 cup honey1/2cup wheat germ1/3cup firmly packed3/4cup raisins or dried cherriesbrown sugar3/4cup chopped d

HONEY NUTS4 CUDS nuts of your choice 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon cinnamor.3/4 cups wate'.tablespoon sah 1/2 teaspoon nutmecMix ingredients i

APPLE PIE2 cups water 2 cups dried apples 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon dnnamon 1 unbaked pie shell1/4 teaspoon allspice 1 tablespoon mace1 tablespoon but

MAKING YOUR OWN DRIED FOODS IS FUN, EASY & DELICIOUSCongratulations on your purchase of the Back To Basics Food Dehydrator. You’ll love the conven

WARRANTY & SERVICEYour Back To Basics Food Dehydrator is warranted for one year from the date of purchase to be free from mechanical defects in ma

fWIPORTANT SAFEGUARDSWhen using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following.1. READ ALL INSTRUC

FOOD HANDLING WARNINGSThe following food handling practices must be followed to prevent food borne illnesses. This is the case with all foods, fresh a

BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS• Before using your Food Dehydrator for the first time, wash the trays and lid in warm, soapy water and rinse well. Wash

DRYING FRUITSWash fmits well and remove any bruised or overripe portions. Peel if desired. Larger fruits may be halved or quartered. If pieces of frui

POPPING BACKSWhen drying fmit halves, especially apricots, it has been suggested that popping the back (“inside out”) will speed the drying time. This

FRUITS THAT DRY BESTFRUIT PREPARATION & PRETREATMENTUSESSUITABILITY FOR LEATHERApplesCore and slice in 1/4 inch ring. Prefreat if desired.Snacks,g

MAKING FRUIT LEATHERFruit leathers, also called fruit taffies or fruit rolls, are easy to make in your FOOD DEHYDRATOR. Fruit leather is a perfect “ta