Sunbeam DT6000 - Manuals

How it worksDehydrating food is an ancient method of preserving food. It is a gentle, natural process which removes moisture from food.Using a controlled heat temperature, air is circulated from the rear of the unit to each of the six shelves and base. This method of drying seals in the flavours and...

5 Before using your Food Dehydrator• Wash the drying shelves, fruit roll tray, fine foods mesh tray and door in warm water using a mild detergent. Rinse and dry each part thoroughly before use. • Before you assemble the Food Dehydrator ensure that the power cord is unplugged. Using your Food Dehydra...

6 NOTE: The maximum drying time is 19 and a half hours. If you wish to run for longer, you will need to allow the unit to cool down before restarting. Turn the power button off, then unplug and let the unit cool down for at least 2 hours before operating again. Drying shelves, fruit roll tray, fine ...

7 Important Guidelines and Hints Use quality food Best results are achieved when quality food is used. Select produce at the peak of ripeness, colour and flavour, for the highest nutritional content.You can dry overripe produce successfully, as long as you remove any spoiled areas. Wash foodFood sho...

9 Uses of your Dehydrator The Sunbeam Food Lab ™ Dehydrator can be used for the following:1. Drying Herbs and Spices2. Drying Flowers 3. Making Dough4. Culturing Yoghurt 5. Drying Vegetables6. Drying Citrus Peel7. Drying Fruit8. Drying Fish9. Drying Meat10. Fruit Roll Ups Drying Herbs and Spices, 35...

10 Drying Chart for Herbs and Spices Herb/Spice Preparation Setting Drying time Use Basil Wash, pat dry with paper towel. Place leaves onto drying racks 35ºC 2-4 hours Soups and sauces Chives Wash, pat dry with paper towel. Slice into desired lengths 35ºC 2-4 hours Salads, casseroles and soups Chill...

13 Culturing Yoghurt, 40°C When making yoghurt there are a few simple steps to follow that will result in creamy yoghurt every time. • Step 1. Heat the milk. In a saucepan, heat the milk/coconut milk to approximately 85-90°C, just below a simmer. This can be made easier by using a thermometer. The i...

16 Drying Citrus Peel, 55°C Dehydrating citrus peel is incredibly easy to do, and has a myriad of uses. You can use a variety of citrus fruits to make peel - grapefruit, oranges, lemons, limes and mandarins. It’s good to experiment with different citrus fruits as they all have very different flavour...

18 Expect 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 temperature in your home. For drying fruit, set to 60˚C. For drying citrus peel, set to 55˚C.NOTE: Times stated are based on drying using six shelves. ...

22 Hints and TipsFruit rolls make delicious snacks ready to have on hand. Here are some hints to ensure perfect fruit rolls:• Fresh or canned fruit can be used to make fruit rolls, simply substitute weight for weight. However, do not combine a mixture of canned and fresh fruit in the same roll up. I...

23 Recipes (continued) Recipes All the recipes have been specifically created and tested by our Sunbeam Test Kitchen for the Sunbeam Food Lab™ Dehydrator. We hope you enjoy using and making some delicious snacks and produce. V = VeganGF = Gluten freeDF = Dairy free Almond Rosemary Crackers - V, GF, ...

35 Drying Records Chart Produce Date Weight of produce (before drying) Pre-treatment Temp Humidity 1........5 (low) (high) Time drying started Time drying finished Weight of dried produce

How it worksDehydrating food is an ancient method of preserving food. It is a gentle, natural process which removes moisture from food.Using a controlled heat temperature, air is circulated from the rear of the unit to each of the six shelves and base. This method of drying seals in the flavours and...

5 Before using your Food Dehydrator• Wash the drying shelves, fruit roll tray, fine foods mesh tray and door in warm water using a mild detergent. Rinse and dry each part thoroughly before use. • Before you assemble the Food Dehydrator ensure that the power cord is unplugged. Using your Food Dehydra...

6 NOTE: The maximum drying time is 19 and a half hours. If you wish to run for longer, you will need to allow the unit to cool down before restarting. Turn the power button off, then unplug and let the unit cool down for at least 2 hours before operating again. Drying shelves, fruit roll tray, fine ...

7 Important Guidelines and Hints Use quality food Best results are achieved when quality food is used. Select produce at the peak of ripeness, colour and flavour, for the highest nutritional content.You can dry overripe produce successfully, as long as you remove any spoiled areas. Wash foodFood sho...

9 Uses of your Dehydrator The Sunbeam Food Lab ™ Dehydrator can be used for the following:1. Drying Herbs and Spices2. Drying Flowers 3. Making Dough4. Culturing Yoghurt 5. Drying Vegetables6. Drying Citrus Peel7. Drying Fruit8. Drying Fish9. Drying Meat10. Fruit Roll Ups Drying Herbs and Spices, 35...

10 Drying Chart for Herbs and Spices Herb/Spice Preparation Setting Drying time Use Basil Wash, pat dry with paper towel. Place leaves onto drying racks 35ºC 2-4 hours Soups and sauces Chives Wash, pat dry with paper towel. Slice into desired lengths 35ºC 2-4 hours Salads, casseroles and soups Chill...

13 Culturing Yoghurt, 40°C When making yoghurt there are a few simple steps to follow that will result in creamy yoghurt every time. • Step 1. Heat the milk. In a saucepan, heat the milk/coconut milk to approximately 85-90°C, just below a simmer. This can be made easier by using a thermometer. The i...

16 Drying Citrus Peel, 55°C Dehydrating citrus peel is incredibly easy to do, and has a myriad of uses. You can use a variety of citrus fruits to make peel - grapefruit, oranges, lemons, limes and mandarins. It’s good to experiment with different citrus fruits as they all have very different flavour...

18 Expect 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 temperature in your home. For drying fruit, set to 60˚C. For drying citrus peel, set to 55˚C.NOTE: Times stated are based on drying using six shelves. ...

22 Hints and TipsFruit rolls make delicious snacks ready to have on hand. Here are some hints to ensure perfect fruit rolls:• Fresh or canned fruit can be used to make fruit rolls, simply substitute weight for weight. However, do not combine a mixture of canned and fresh fruit in the same roll up. I...

23 Recipes (continued) Recipes All the recipes have been specifically created and tested by our Sunbeam Test Kitchen for the Sunbeam Food Lab™ Dehydrator. We hope you enjoy using and making some delicious snacks and produce. V = VeganGF = Gluten freeDF = Dairy free Almond Rosemary Crackers - V, GF, ...

35 Drying Records Chart Produce Date Weight of produce (before drying) Pre-treatment Temp Humidity 1........5 (low) (high) Time drying started Time drying finished Weight of dried produce