Metal Ware FD-80 Nesco 700W Food Dehydrator - Manufacturer: Metal Ware Corp - Mfg Part Number: FD-80 - Condition: New - Packaging: Retail

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Nesco Fd80 White Food Dehydrator Square American Harvest - Manufacturer: Nesco - Mfg Part Number: FD80 - Condition: New - Packaging: Retail

Metal Ware Corp. FD-80 Nesco 700 W Square Dehydrator - Manufacturer: Metal Ware Corp - Mfg Part Number: FD-80 - Condition: New - Packaging: Retail

Dry slices of fruit and vegetables, herbs and flowers, granola, or strips of jerky using this easy-to-operate dehydrator. With its square shape, the countertop appliance provides 41-percent more room for drying compared to round dehydrators. It also features a unique air-circulation system with a top-mounted fan and patented Converga-Flow Action, which pressurizes heated air downward through the outer ring and horizontally across each tray, converging at the center. This delivers not only speedy results but uniformity, so foods dry evenly--no need to rotate the trays around during operation. Its 700-watt motor also helps ensure fast drying times for results in hours versus days. A simple control knob adjusts the heat from 95 degrees to 155 degrees F to accommodate appropriate drying temperatures, and printed guidelines on the motor housing help determine the correct thermostat setting. Other highlights include a bale handle for removing the power head, dishwasher-safe parts, and an instruction manual for getting started. The dehydrator measures 14-1/2 by 14-1/2 by 9-5/8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty. From the Manufacturer NESCO/American Harvest - "The Best Food Dehydrators in the World." The Nesco/American Harvest FD-80 Dehydrator NESCO/American Harvest has been the leader in food dehydrators for over 30 years. These units feature patented technologies that dry your food faster and more evenly than any of the competing models available, we know, because we've tried them all. Our Converge-a-Flow air flow assures even drying from top to bottom, without the tray rotation required by others. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced "pro", making beef jerky, drying fruits, vegetables, herbs, or flowers, NESCO/American Harvest offers the best units available. Introducing our newest dehydrator the FD-80 square dehydrator & jerky maker. This innovative design features 700 watts of drying power, and generates maximum speed and quality for dehydrating fruits, vegetables, beef jerky, and venison jerky. The top mounted fan eliminates liquids dripping into the heating chamber. Features Adjustable ThermostatNew, Powerful Top Mounted FanExpandableDehydrate a Variety, All at Once Drying time Because of the unique design of the patented Converga-Flow system of your NESCO/American Harvest dehydrator, youll be surprised at how quickly most foods dry. Drying times may vary, depending on the type and amount of food, thickness and evenness of the slices, percentage of water in the food, humidity, temperature of air, altitude and the model of NESCO /American Harvest dehydrator you are using. Drying times may also vary greatly from one area to another and from day to day, depending on the climatic conditions. Keep records to help you predict drying times for specific foods. Drying Temperature Fruits, fruit rolls and vegetables should be dried at 130F to 140F (55C to 60C). By drying foods in this temperature range you will minimize the loss of heat-sensitive vitamins A and C. All foods sweat when they begin to dry, the temperature may be set higher than 140F (60C) during the first couple of hours of drying. The actual temperature of the food will remain 15F to 20F (6o to 8oC) lower than the air temperature for the first couple of hours. Meats and fish should be dried on the highest temperature setting of your dehydrator. These temperatures also keep bacteria and other spoilage micro-organisms, common to meat and fish, to a minimum during the first stages of drying. Nuts and seeds are high in oil, and if higher temperatures are used, they will tend to become rancid, developing off flavors. The best temperature is from 90F to 100F (30C to 40C). Herbs and spices are most flavorful when they first open and should be harvested while very fresh, before they begin to blossom. Because the aromatic oils are very sensitive, temperatures should be 90F to 100F (30C to 40C) for drying. Take care not to load trays too heavily as this will prolong the drying time. Dried flowers, herbs and spices used for potpourri should be dried at temperatures ranging from 90F to 100F (30C to 40C) to maintain aroma and color. Drying Fruit Rolls Fruit rolls are a favorite snack for young and old alike. It is a chewy fruit product made from pured fresh fruit, which has been dried and rolled into snack sized pieces. Fruit rolls are easy to make and cost less than those bought at the store. Selection Almost any fruit will make an excellent fruit roll. Most fruits can also be combined with others. Some fruits, such as apples, are high in pectin and fiber, and have an excellent texture when dried. The combinations are limitless. Use your imagination and have fun. Use fresh fruit in season. You can also use slightly overripe fruits, irregularly shaped fruits, or slightly bruised fruits that would be unsuitable for canning or drying. Some fruits, such as citrus, should be used in combination with other fruits because they have so much liquid and very little pulp. If you find that a fruit is too runny, combine it with apple, applesauce or a similar fruit that will give it more substance. When fresh fruits are not available, canned fruits (either sweetened or un-sweetened) can be used. Simply drain the liquid, and pour the fruit into the blender. Applesauce can be taken directly from the container for wonderful fruit rolls. Frozen fruits can also be used, although they tend to be a bit more runny. Simply thaw and follow directions for using fresh fruits. Drying Jerky Jerky is a favorite snack for school, lunch, on the trail or just about anywhere. It is made by seasoning lean, raw meat in a salt mixture, then drying it without cooking. The finished product is a protein-rich exercise in chewing and ever so delicious. Jerky also makes a savory broth base for soups and stews. Meat Jerky Homemade jerky is much less expensive than jerky slices or sticks purchased at a grocery or convenience store. Most lean meats will yield about 1 pound of jerky for 3 pounds of fresh meat. Drying Meat Jerky may be made from a variety of wild game meats, fish and poultry. Use filets of fish and the breast of chicken. When purchasing meats for jerky, choose lean meats with minimal marbling (fat), as fat tends to get rancid during storage. A lean cut of flank steak or round steak makes excellent jerky. You can make delicious jerky from ground meat, using the NESCO/American Harvest Jerky WorksTM kit. Its best to use ground round or lean (or extra lean) meat. Season with NESCO/ Harvest Jerky seasoning mixes. FAQ Q: What is dehydrating?A:Q: Does Dehydrating food destroy its nutrients?A:Q: How do you know when foods are dry?A:Q: How do you store dried foods?A:Q: How long can I store dried food?A:Q: How long does it take to dehydrate foods?A:Q: If I powdered my dried vegetables, what could I use them for?A:Q: Is it necessary to pretreat foods before dehydrating them?A:Q: My apples and pears have darkened to a rusty-brown color while drying. Are they safe to eat?A:Q: What kinds of foods can you dehydrate?A:Q: Why should the edges of my fruit leather be thicker than the center?A:Q: Will flavors mix if I dry different foods together in the same dehydrator?A:Q: Are dehydrated foods recommended for camping and hiking?A:Q: What are the benefits of food drying?A:Q: My banana chips don't taste or look like the ones in the stores. What can I do?A:Q: The fruit sticks to the trays. How can I prevent this?A:

Nesco / American Harvest Square Dehydrator provides over 40% more drying space than comparable round dehydrators - that's 200 more inches.

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