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Drying
For best results, use a drying rack. It allows air to circulate
evenly around the food. ° ° °
The convection fan will operate during the drying procedure, a drying rack, Co,_act_yolar Jenn-Air
_'DRYINGRACK Accessory Kit or
lu800+688-8408.
Setting the Controls for Drying
• Most fruits:and vegetabl_ dry well .and retain their
1. Press the Drying pad. color when dried at 140° F. Meat and]erky should be
• The indicator word DRYING will flash and three dashes dried at 145_ -i 50° F. For optimal flav0_, dry herbs
at t00 ° F. however, at this lower temperature expect
will appear, extended drying times of up to 8 hours.
2. Press the Auto Set pad for 140° F or press the appropriate • The length of drying times vary due tOthe following:
number pads for the desired drying temperature. Water and sugar content of food. size of food pieces,
amount of food being dried, humidity in the air.
• The temperature may be set between 100° - 200° F.
• Check foods at the minimum drying time. Dry longer
3.The oven door needs tobe opened slightly to allow moisture if necessary.
to escape from the oven during the drying process. • Fruits that turn brown when exposed to air should be
• Open the oven door slightly, treated with an antioxidant. Try one of the following
methods::
• Place the magnetic door spacer (Part No. 8010P131-60) i, :Dip fruit in a mixture of two parts bottled lemon
on the slightly recessed circular area on the upper center
of the oven door. The spacer provides a gap between the juice to one part co01water.
oven frame and the oven 2. Soak fruit in a solution of 1 tsp. ascorbic acid or
door allowing moisture / spacer commercial antioxidant to 1quart of cold water.
to escape. • Foods may drip during the drying process. After
NOTE: If the drying high acid or sugary foods, clean the oven
bottom with soap and water. The porcelain oven
spacer is not _' finish may discolor if acid or sugary food soils are not
placed correctly,
wiped up prior to high heat or a self-cleaning cycle.
the convection fan
will not operate. • More than one rack of food may be dried at the same
time. However. additional drying time is needed.
• Gently close the oven door • Refer to other resources at your local library or call
until the spacer rests against your local County Extension service for additional
the oven frame and light plunger information.
The oven light will remain OFF when
the spacer is in the correct location.
Follow the drying guide on page 16 for
drying times. Cool foods to room temperature before
testing for aloneness.
4. When drying is complete, turn the oven off by pressing the
Cancel pad. Using a potholder, remove the magnetic
spacer.
NOTE: Please keep the magnetic spacer in a safe and
convenient place for easy access. To replace, call 1.800-
688-8408 to order Part No. 8010P131-60.