User manual LAGRANGE DESHYDRATEUR NUTRIS

[. . . ] Cover 5 stackable drying plates (diameter 32 cm) Holder Base Temperature selector 50°C mushrooms 2 40°C aromatic herbs 60°C mixed diced vegetables 3 30°C flowers 70°C fruits and vegetables 5 71 Ref : 499 001 ENG 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS________________________ Carefully read these instructions and keep them so that you can consult them when necessary. The cord should only be replaced by , its service department or a qualified person approved by in order to avoid any danger for the user. P  lace your unit on a flat surface in a sufficiently ventilated area D  o not put your unit on a fragile surface, wood, marquetry, fabric tablecloths. After 40 hours, disconnect the unit and let it cool for at least two hours before using it again. [. . . ] In order to maximize the vitamin content, we recommend keeping the skin on. For dehydration with the skin, make the drying time a little bit longer. D  on’t forget to wipe the fruits and vegetables in order to remove moisture before putting them in the dehydrator. S  ome light-colored fruits tend to turn brown during and after dehydration (apples, pears, peaches, apricots and bananas). In order to maintain a good color, you can soak the slices in lemon, orange or pineapple juice for 2 minutes. You can also soak them in a solution of ascorbic acid (purchase at a pharmacy) composed of one tablespoon of ascorbic acid for four tablespoons of water. Carefully wipe the slices with absorbent paper after soaking to absorb the moisture, then put them on the plates. F  or mushrooms, soak them in a mixture composed of one tablespoon of lemon juice for one cup of water in order to avoid their browning during the dehydration. 75 FOOD DEHYDRATION TABLES ________________________________________________________________________ The drying times indicated in the following tables are only indications. Several factors influence the exact dehydration time: the category, size and quality of the foods, the quantity placed on the plates, the atmospheric conditions and personal preferences. fRUITS - 70°C Foods Apricots Citrus fruits Pineapples Bananas Cherries Figs Strawberries Kakis Kiwi Mangoes Melon Blackberries Whortleberries Nectarines Watermelon Peaches Pears Apples Plums Grapes Rhubarb Preparation Cut into halves or quarters. For blackberries with waxy skin, blanch in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes. It is also possible to cut into quarters, but the dehydration time will be longer. 76 Texture after dehydration Soft Soft Soft Tough Tough and sticky Soft Tough and crisp Tough Tough and crisp Soft Soft and sticky Tough Tough and crisp Soft Soft and sticky Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Tough Time(hours) 10 to 18 4 to 15 8 to 12 8 to 12 8 to 18 6 to 26 6 to 15 8 to 15 7 to 15 7 to 15 8 to 12 10 to 15 4 to 6 8 to 16 8 to 20 8 to 24 8 to 30 6 to 10 10 to 36 8 to 15 3 to 12 It is possible to make fruit leather and cut it to make delicious snacks. You can add a little sugar or honey but be careful not to sweeten it too much because the flavors and the sugar will become concentrated when it dries. Some more farinaceous fruits, such as apples for example, must first be cooked. Spread out the purée on stretch wrap or baking parchment put on the plates. Be sure to make a hole in the center that is large enough to maintain good air circulation. You can also cut out pieces with cookie cutters that will make delicious candies. VEGETABLES - 70°C (60°C if cut into cubes / 50°C for mushrooms) Foods Garlic Artichokes Asparagus Eggplant/Aubergines Beets Broccoli Carrots Celery stalks Mushrooms Cabbage Brussels Sprouts Cauliflower Cucumbers Preparation Separate the cloves. boil for 5 to 8 minutes in a mixture of 15 ml of lemon juice and 250 ml of water. You can also cut them in half once they have been peeled, but the dehydration time will be longer. [. . . ] Turn off and unplug the unit and then make sure that no foreign matter (pieces of dehydrated food) is jamming the fan. Plug in the unit again, and if it still is not working, return it to your store’s service department. If liquid was poured into the aeration openings or the fan unit, immediately disconnect the unit and return it to your store’s service department. Solution The air must be able to circulate freely for optimal dehydration. [. . . ]