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Now the saturated air does not flow on through<br />
all the levels before leaving the appliance but<br />
leaves instead at each level. Therefore BIELMEIER<br />
desiccators contain no screens or wire trays but<br />
solid trays which are easy to clean. Crumbs and<br />
herbs cannot fall through. This system makes<br />
an even drying on all levels possible, no repositioning<br />
is necessary and the appliance can be<br />
left unattended until shortly before the drying<br />
time is up.<br />
The dried items need only to be checked visually<br />
and by handling just before the drying time has<br />
elapsed. Those with high standards will be able<br />
to sort the items and possibly dry some of them<br />
a little longer.<br />
Preparation<br />
• Before the first use and at the beginning of<br />
each drying season we recommend that the<br />
drying trays be rinsed. Do not scour!<br />
• Place the appliance in a place where it is not<br />
in the way during the whole desiccating process.<br />
During drying a pleasant aromatic, fruity<br />
or spicy odour can be present, depending<br />
on the items to be dried.<br />
• For safe and appetizing preserving all the<br />
items should be washed well.<br />
• Use only foods in good condition, any areas<br />
with blemishes should be removed. Fruit<br />
should be without cores.<br />
• Fruit should be ripe but not over-ripe.<br />
• Consult the table for individual preparation.<br />
• To avoid the natural browning of the cut surface<br />
you can dip the fruit briefly in a mixture<br />
(1 tablespoon lemon juice to 1 cup of water).<br />
Instead of lemon juice commercial vitamin C<br />
can be used. Then dab with paper towel.<br />
• Blanching is necessary for most vegetables<br />
(see tables). The vegetables that have been<br />
prepared are dipped into a pot with boiling<br />
water by means of a wire basket or strainer.<br />
The blanching period is reckoned from<br />
the time when the water comes to the boil<br />
again.<br />
• The drying results are more even if the items<br />
are cut into about equally big pieces. Thin slices<br />
dry quicker but remember that the pieces<br />
shrink considerably through drying.<br />
• For an approximate guideline you can figure<br />
about 500 grams (1 lb. 5 oz.) of fresh fruit or<br />
200-300 grams (10-14 oz.) of fresh vegetables<br />
per tray, depending on variety.<br />
• We suggest to place pieces of fruit in an upright<br />
position closely together. Always place<br />
unpeeled fruit with the cut surface pointing<br />
upwards. Sliced fruit should be placed on<br />
the tray as overlapping scales like in fish, not<br />
flat.<br />
• Vegetables should only be placed in single<br />
layers, spaced evenly.<br />
• Herbs should be desiccated with care! If the<br />
smell is too intense the temperature has been<br />
set too high.<br />
The stems of herbs should be removed but<br />
they need not be chopped further. Leafy<br />
herbs should be turned during the desiccating<br />
process to avoid them sticking together.<br />
The levels should not be overfilled to allow<br />
the necessary air circulation.<br />
• Now fit the electric drying unit with the<br />
transparent lid on to the topmost tray.<br />
• Set slide switch to the position corresponding<br />
to the goods to be dehydrated (see table).<br />
• Plug in appliance.<br />
• Set timer to desired dehydration time.<br />
Desiccating time<br />
Desiccating time varies greatly according to the<br />
kind of items to be dried, their moisture content,<br />
ripeness and thickness, as well as the room air<br />
and the number of drying trays. If in doubt select<br />
a shorter drying time and conduct a visual<br />
and hand check towards the end of the drying<br />
period. This appliance evenly supplies all levels<br />
with drying air but differences in the items to<br />
be dried can cause uneven results. If you adhere<br />
to exacting standards you may want to check<br />
the items and allow the softer pieces to dry for<br />
another 1/2 hour to 1 hour.<br />
The goods that have been prepared should<br />
be desiccated immediately. The desiccating<br />
process should not be interrupted. Extended<br />
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