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Table 7: dehydrate chart, Getting the most out of your warming drawer, General tips – Bosch HGS7282UC User Manual

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Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance

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heated air to slowly remove moisture. The oven will stay on for 48 hours before
shutting off automatically.

Note: The lower burner operates at the begin-
ning of this mode. This is normal.

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

drying 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.

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.

Table 7: Dehydrate Chart

Food

Item

Preparation

Approx. Drying

Time* (hours)

Test for Doneness

Fruit

Apples

Bananas

Cherries
Orange peels/
slices

Pineapple rings

Strawberries

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

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

Vegetables

Peppers

Mushrooms

Tomatoes

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

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

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

Dry at 100°F for
3-5 hours

Crisp and brittle

Crisp and brittle

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