Bosch HDI7282U Use & Care Manual - Page 39

Table 8: Dehydrate Chart Food Item Preparation Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Approx. Drying Time* (hours) Test for Doneness Fruit Vegetables Apples Bananas Cherries Orange peels/ slices Pineapple rings Strawberries Peppers Mushrooms Tomatoes Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 cups water; 1/4" slices Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 cups water; 1/4" slices Wash, towel dry. Fresh cherries, remove pits. 1/4" slices of orange; orange part of skin thinly peeled from oranges Towel dried. Wash and towel dry. Sliced 1/2" thick, skin (outside) down on rack 11-15 10-15 10-15 Peels: 2-4 Slices: 12-16 Canned: 9-13 Fresh: 8-12 12-17 Wash and towel dry. Remove membrane of peppers, coarsely chopped about 1" pieces Wash and towel dry. Cut stem end off. Cut into 1/8" slices. Wash and towel dry. Cut thin slices, 1/8" thick, drain well. 16-20 7-12 16-23 Slightly pliable Soft, pliable Pliable, leathery, chewable Orange peel: dry and brittle. Orange slices: skins are dry, brittle, fruit is slightly moist Soft and pliable Dry and brittle Leathery with no moisture inside Tough and leathery, dry Dry, brick red color Herbs Oregano, sage, parsley, thyme, fennel Basil Rinse and dry with paper towel Dry at 100°F for 3-5 hours Use basil leaves 3 to 4 inches from top. Spray with water, shake off moisture and pat dry. Dry at 100°F for 3-5 hours Getting the Most Out of Your Warming Drawer Crisp and brittle Crisp and brittle General Tips Refer to the Warming Drawer Chart for recommended settings. • To keep several different foods hot, set the temperature for the food needing the highest setting. • Place items needing the highest setting toward the side of the drawer and items needing less heat in the center of the drawer. • Food should be at serving temperature (above 140° F) before being placed in the warming drawer. DO NOT use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips, and dry cereal, or warming dishes or plates. • Preheat empty serving dish while preheating drawer if desired. • Place cooked, hot food in warming drawer in its original cooking container or in a heat-safe serving dish. • Aluminum foil may be used to cover food; However, DO NOT line the warm- ing drawer with aluminum foil. • Do not use the warming drawer for storage. English 37