Sunbeam DT5600 Manual do Utilizador

Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference. Food Dehydrator Healthy food dryer with 5 drying racksInstruction/Recipe Boo

8Storage of Dried Foods• Containers should be moisture and insect free.• Glass jars with metal screw lids are ideal containers. Food stored in plastic

9Use of Dried FoodDehydrated fruits and vegetables can be used in a variety of dishes that can be used to make: sauces, casseroles, marinated vegetabl

10Expect a variance in the time needed to dry different foods. Drying times are affected by the size of the load, thickness of slices, humidity and te

11Drying Chart for Fruit (continued)Food type Pre treatment Setting/drying timeSuggested UseLimes, skin on, 5mm slicesScrub whole fruit under warm wat

12Preparation• Wash vegetables thoroughly and remove blemishes.• Pre-treat where recommended.Pre-Treatment• Steam Blanching: is needed to speed up dry

13Drying Vegetables (continued)Food type Pre treatment Setting/drying time Suggested UseTomatoes, regular, cut into 2cm-thick wedges (dried)None 6 hou

14Fruit rolls make delicious snacks ready to have on hand. Here are some steps to ensure perfect fruit rolls:• Fresh or canned fruit can be used to m

15Recipes (continued)15Drying Herbs and SpicesDrying your own herbs and spices is an easy, economical way to make the most from your herb garden.Hints

16Drying Chart for Herbs and SpicesHerb/Spice Preparation Drying time UseBasilWash, pat dry with paper towel. Place leaves onto drying racks.2-4 hour

17Recipes (continued)Drying MeatDehydrating MeatHere are some steps to ensure meat is dehydrated safely:• Meats should be dried at 75ºC (Setting 3).

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1Features of your Food Dehydrator 2Using your Food Dehydrator 4Care and Cleaning 6Important Guidelines and Hints 7St

18Recipes (continued)Drying FlowersUsing your Food Dehydrator, you are able to dry your own flowers, blossoms and petals.Hints• As flowers darken when

19Recipes (continued)19RecipesPumpkin, corn & chilli loafServes: 8-10Preparation: 15 mins (not including pumpkin drying time)Cooking: 1 hour 5 min

20Recipes (continued)20Sour cream & chive scrolls-Low fat and gluten free!Serves: 12Preparation: 15 mins Cooking: 25-30 minsMelted butter, to grea

21Recipes (continued)21Apricot & coconut ballsMakes: 36Preparation: 25 mins (+ 8 hours chilling time)Melted butter, to grease200g dried apricot ha

22Recipes (continued)22Choc-coated orangesMakes: 35 slicesPreparation: 15 mins (not including drying time, + 3 hours setting time)You will need to dr

23Recipes (continued)Low-fat fruity muffinsMakes: 12 muffinsPreparation: 10 mins (not including drying pineapple)Cooking: 22-25 minsCooking oil spray3

Pear & choc chip friandsMakes: 8 friandsPreparation: 10 mins (not including pear drying time)Cooking: 20-25 minsCooking oil spray6 eggwhites1½ cup

25Recipes (continued)Sultana & oat cookiesMakes: 24Preparation: 10 minsCooking: 20 minsMelted butter, to grease2 cups self-raising flour1 cup roll

26Recipes (continued)Fruit rollsFruit salad rollsMakes: 2 fruit roll upsPreparation: 5 minsDrying: 5-7 hours840g canned fruit salad mix, drained1. Pla

27Recipes (continued)Pear & maple syrup fruit rollsMakes: 2 fruit roll upsPreparation: 10 minsDrying: 6-7 hours1kg jar pear slices in juice, drain

1 If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Serv

28Recipes (continued)Dried rose petalsMakes: 4 cupsPreparation: 5 minsDrying: 3 hours3 bunches roses, rose buds removed, petals separated2-3 drops ros

29Produce DateWeight of produce (before drying)Pre-treatmentHumidity1...5(low) (high)Time drying startedTime drying finishedWeight of dried

Produce DateWeight of produce (before drying)Pre-treatmentHumidity1...5(low) (high)Time drying startedTime drying finishedWeight of dried pr

31Recipes (continued)Produce DateWeight of produce (before drying)Pre-treatmentHumidity1...5(low) (high)Time drying startedTime drying finis

32Produce DateWeight of produce (before drying)Pre-treatmentHumidity1...5(low) (high)Time drying startedTime drying finishedWeight of dried

33Should you experience any difficulties with your appliance, please phone our customer service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia, or 0800

34 is a registered trademark.Need help with your appliance?Contact our customer service team or visit our website for information and tips on getting

Lid with drying motorActs as a lid for the Food Dehydrator and contains the motor and power switch. Air vents on the lid allow air to be circulated.5

3On/Off switch with three heat settingsEnable the user to choose the type of drying needed with three heat settings.Removable FilterThe filter is remo

How it worksDehydrating food is an ancient method of preserving food. It is a gentle, natural process which removes moisture from food.Using a control

5Using your Dehydrator (continued)Before using your Food Dehydrator• Wash the drying racks, base and fruit roll tray in warm water using a mild deter

6Drying racks, fruit roll trays and baseTo clean the drying racks, fruit roll trays and the base, soak in warm soapy water. A soft bristle brush can b

7Important Guidelines and HintsUse quality food Best results are achieved when quality food is used. Select produce at the peak of ripeness, colour an