Bosch HES7132U Use & Care Manual - Page 32

Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance For Best Results: • Dry most fruits and vegetables at 140° F. Dry herbs at 100° F. (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 racks (not included) can be used simultaneously. Contact your dealer to order drying racks. • Treat fruits with antioxidants to avoid discoloration. • Consult a food preservation book, county Cooperative Extension Office or library for additional information. Table 8: Dehydrate Chart Food Item Preparation 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 11-15 10-15 10-15 Peels: 2-4 Slices: 12-16 Towel dried. Wash and towel dry. Sliced 1/2" thick, skin (outside) down on rack 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. Canned: 9-13 Fresh: 8-12 12-17 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 Crisp and brittle 3-5 hours Use basil leaves 3 to 4 inches from top. Spray Dry at 100°F for Crisp and brittle with water, shake off moisture and pat dry. 3-5 hours Getting the Most Out of Your Warming Drawer 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. English 30