Bosch HBN5650UC Use & Care Manual - Page 40
Dehydrate - wall oven
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Dehydrate Dehydrate Chart T Dehydrate dries with heat from a third element behind the back wall of the oven. The heat is circulated throughout the oven by the convection fan. Use Dehydrate to dry and/or preserve foods such as fruits, vegetables and herbs. This mode holds an optimum low temperature (100 ºF - 160 ºF) while circulating the heated air to slowly remove moisture. The oven stays on for 48 hours before shutting off automatically. Tips: • • • • • Dry most fruits and vegetables at 140 ºF. Dry herbs at 100 ºF (refer to the Dehydrate Chart for examples). Drying times vary depending on the moisture and sugar content of the food, the size of the pieces, the amount being dried and the humidity in the air. Check food at the minimum drying time. Multiple drying racks (not included) can be used simultaneously. Treat fruits with antioxidants to avoid discoloration. Consult a food preservation book, county Cooperative Extension Office or library for additional information. Food Item Fruit Apples Bananas Cherries Orange peels Orange slices Pineapple rings canned fresh Strawberries Preparation Approx. drying time (hrs) Test for doneness Dipped in ¼ cup lemon juice and 2 cups water, ¼" slices. Dipped in ¼ cup lemon juice and 2 cups water, ¼" slices. Wash and towel dry. For fresh cherries, remove pits. Orange part of skin thinly peeled from oranges. ¼" slices of orange. 11-15 Slightly pliable. 11-15 Slightly pliable. 10-15 Pliable leathery, chewy. 2-4 Dry and brittle. 12-16 Skins are dry and brittle, fruit is slightly moist. Towel dried. Towel dried. Wash and towel dry. Sliced ½" thick, skin (outside) down on rack. 9-13 8-12 Soft and pliable. Soft and pliable. 12-17 Dry and brittle. English 37