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Choose fruits that are very ripe. Wash them to remove dust and dirt. There are several ways to dry the fruits ; simply do it according to your preference.
You can slice or halve the fruits - they can also be left whole if they are small; however, in this case they will take longer to dry. Cut the fruits into identical slices, approximately 1/4 inch thick. Fruits that remain whole (such as blueberries, cranberries and grapes) should be immersed in boiling water for 30-60 seconds and then in ice water to crack the skin; this will reduce the drying time.

- Herbs 40-50?
- Green vegetables 50?
- Bread 50?
- Yoghurt 50?
- Vegetables 50-55?
- Fruits 50-60?
- Meat and fish 70?

Many fruits blacken quickly after being peeled or cut, and will continue to blacken even after drying; this is caused by exposure of the fruit's natural enzymes to air. There are several pre-treatment methods you can use to prevent this discoloration. Pre-treatment is not necessary, but it is advisable to do so to prevent discoloration. Some people may notice a slight change in flavor if the fruit is pre-treated. Read the guide to drying fruits on page 6 to select fruits that will benefit from pre-treatment. You may need to use different methods, in order to choose the one that suits you best. These methods are explained in your manual.