Waring Pro DHR30 - Manual (Page 13)

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the petals. Be aware of flowers that have been sprayed with
insecticides or other harmful chemicals; do not use these.
If you are dehydrating flowers at the same time as herbs,
place flowers on the bottom trays and herbs on the top
trays; this prevents any debris from the flowers falling on
the herbs.
USEFUL TIPS
• Wash and clean the dehydrator before using if it has
been stored for a long time.
• Fresh vegetables and fruits are best for dehydrating;
canned goods do not dehydrate well.
• All vegetables and fruits should be cleaned before
preparation and pretreatment.
• Prepare and pretreat fruits and vegetables as outlined in
this manual for best results.
• It is usually not dangerous to leave the dehydrator on for
a long time period when required, but make sure that it
is in a safe location. Read the “Important Safeguards” on
page 1 of this manual, and exercise caution when using
the dehydrator.
• Exact dehydrating time can vary greatly, depending on
the type of food used, its size and quality, the quantity
placed on trays and your personal preferences. Keeping
your own notes on the type of food, weight before and
after drying, total drying time, and final results will enable
you to achieve the desired outcome, every time!
• Most recipes will work well with dried foods. By experi-
menting with the recipes offered in this manual you’ll
soon discover your own unique ways of using dried
foods. You’ll also be able to find books on the topic in
bookstores, both locally and online.
• For best results, it is recommended to rotate the trays
midway through the dehydration process. For example,
move the bottom tray to the top, as items in the bottom
rack will dehydrate faster than those on top.