Electrolux EI30EF55G Use and Care Manual - Page 36

36 Setting Oven Controls About defrost Setting dehydrate Use the defrost feature to thaw small portions of food at room temperature. Defrost may be set in the upper oven only. The Convection fan will operate while defrosting. See the example below to set dehydrate at the default temperature of 120°F. EExxaammpplele Defrost may be set with the following options: • Cook time • Cook time with end time Step 1. Press UPPER OVEN Press Setting defrost 2. Press DEHYDRATE See the example below to set defrost. Step EExaxmamplpele Press 1. Press UPPER OVEN 2. Press DEFROST 3. Press START 3. Press START To add or change any cook settings after this feature has started: • Wake control panel from the sleep mode if necessary. • Select the UPPER or LOWER oven you wish to change. Make temperature changes using the + or - keys. Each press of + or - will adjust the temperature by 5° F ( or 2°C). • If changing cooking times, select the cook time or end time keys needed to make the changes. NOTE Example You may press CANCEL any time when setting the control or during the cooking process. About dehydrate The dehydrate feature dries with heat from the convection element. The heat is circulated throughout the oven by the convection fan. Use dehydrate to dry and/or preserve foods such as fruits, vegetables, herbs and very thin slices of meat. Dehydrate may be set in the upper oven only. The Convection fan may operate while dehydrating. The following temperature settings apply to the dehydrate feature: • Auto-suggest (default) setting: 120°F/48°C • Min. dehydrate setting: 100°F / 38°C • Max. dehydrate setting: 225°F / 108°C For best results • Dry most fruits and vegetables at 140°F. Dry herbs at 100°f. • 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. • Treat fruits with antioxidants to avoid discoloration. • Tightly woven cooling racks can be used to allow the air to circulate around the food; or use drying racks to allow the air to circulate around the food (this type of oven rack is not supplied with this appliance). • Consult a food preservation book or library for information.