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Salton VitaPro DH1454 Instruction Booklet

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    Instruction booklet model dh1454 food dehydrator vita pro tm dh1454_dehydratorbooklet_e.Indd 1 dh1454_dehydratorbooklet_e.Indd 1 14-02-11 2:45 pm 14-02-11 2:45 pm.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    Important safeguards when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using. 2. Always use a heat resistant surface. 3. Do not touch hot surfaces. 4. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cor...

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    3 polarized plug this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fi t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fi t, contact a qualifi ed ele...

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    4 3. Wash the dehydrator trays, cover, herb and fruit roll-up trays in warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry. 4. Wipe the base with a damp cloth. Never immerse the base in water or any other liquid. Temperatures for drying herbs 95-105°f 35-40°c greens 105°f 40°c bread 105-115°f 40-45°c vegetables 12...

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    5 7. Press the on/off switch to the ‘o’ (off) position and unplug from wall outlet. 8. Follow the instructions in the ‘care and maintenance’ section. Selecting and preparing foods for dehydration all foods to be dried should be in good condition. • fruits: almost all fruits are suitable for drying b...

  • Page 6

    6 d) syrup blanching: to achieve a sweeter tasting candied fruit, use syrup blanching to retain the colour of fruit. Mix 250ml (1 cup) sugar, 250ml (1 cup) white corn syrup and 500ml (2 cups) water in a large heavy saucepan. Add .7 kgs (1-1/2 lbs.) of cut fruit. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and...

  • Page 7

    7 kiwi peel, remove seeds and cut into 6mm (1/4”) slices. Pliable 15-24 lemons do not peel. Cut into 6mm (1/4”) slices. Grate when ready to use. Brittle 4-24 mango peel, remove seeds and cut into 6mm (1/4”) slices. Pliable 15-24 nectarines peeling not necessary. Remove pit. Cut in 6mm (1/4”) slices....

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    8 vegetables preparation and pretreatment 1) choose vegetables that are fresh and crisp. 2) wash thoroughly and dry. Remove any blemishes or spoiled spots. 3) whenever possible slice vegetables into 6mm (1/4”) slices. For other vegetables follow instructions in the drying chart. 4) as with fruits, p...

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    9 asparagus cut into 25mm (1”) pieces. Brittle 4-10 beans, wax and green cut into 25mm (1”) pieces. Steam blanch until translucent. Stir beans on tray once half dried to ensure more even drying. Brittle 4-15 beets steam, remove tops, skin and roots. Slice or dice into 6mm (1/4”) pieces. Brittle/dark...

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    10 peas use tender young peas. Shell. Blanch until tender. Stir during drying. Brittle 4-12 peppers, sweet, green, red cut in half. Remove seeds, cut into 6mm (1/4”) strips. Leathery 4-12 peppers, hot wear rubber gloves while handling. Place whole pepper on trays to dry. Leathery 4-16 potatoes no ne...

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    11 herb/ spice preparation time (hrs) basil wash, place leaves on trays. 4-6 chives wash, slice into desired lengths 6-8 ginger slice, place onto trays 6-8 mint wash, place whole stems on trays 6-8 oregano wash, place whole stems on trays 6-8 parsley wash, place whole stems on trays 4-6 thyme wash, ...

  • Page 12

    12 flower petals: 1. To make potpourris spread petals loosely on the trays. 2. Dry for approximately 5 hours. 3. Store the petals in decorative containers or sachet bags and tie with a ribbon. Note: you can sprinkle the petals with spices like powdered cinnamon, whole cloves, a bit of dried rosemary...

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    Soak vegetables in covered saucepan in unsalted water for 2 - 10 hours. Use water that has been used for rehydrating in your recipes. One cup of dried vegetables will yield about two cups or rehydrated vegetables. Boiling • place 250ml (1 cup) of dehydrated fruits into 250ml (1 cup) of water. Simmer...

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    5. Make sure the trays and lid are completely dry before replacing them on the base and storing. 6. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative recipes mixed fruit 225g (1/2 lb.) strawberries 2 kiwi 250 ml (1 cup) pineapple chunks, canned slice fruit about 3 – 6mm...

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    15 vegetable soup 500 ml (2 cups) boiling water 500 ml (2 cups) mixed dried vegetables 1 clove garlic, minced 3 ml (1/2 tsp.) dried basil 3 ml (1/2 tsp.) dried tyme 500 ml (16oz.) can of crushed tomatoes 750 ml (3 cups) broth 180 ml (3/4 cup) small pasta salt and pepper to taste pour boiling water o...

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    16 notes: type of food size total quantity weight per tray dehydrating time dh1454_dehydratorbooklet_e.Indd 16 dh1454_dehydratorbooklet_e.Indd 16 14-02-11 2:45 pm 14-02-11 2:45 pm.

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    17 dh1454_dehydratorbooklet_e.Indd 17 dh1454_dehydratorbooklet_e.Indd 17 14-02-11 2:45 pm 14-02-11 2:45 pm.

  • Page 18

    A short supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards of becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at le...

  • Page 19: □

    To obtain prompt warranty service: contact one of our many service centers found on our website www.Salton.Com/customer-care or securely package and return the appliance to us. Please enclose: • original proof of purchase • the completed form below with a $12.50 return shipping & handling fee – eith...