Manual states: Drying times vary by humidity, thickness, and load.
| Food | Prep | Temp (°F / °C) | Time (hours) | Test for Doneness | |------|------|----------------|--------------|--------------------| | | ¼" slices, lemon juice | 135°F / 57°C | 6–10 | Leathery, not sticky | | Apple rings | ⅛" slices, cinnamon | 135°F / 57°C | 6–8 | Pliable, no moisture | | Jerky (beef) | Lean strips, marinade | 160°F / 71°C | 4–6 | Bend but don't snap | | Herbs (basil) | Whole leaves | 95°F / 35°C | 2–4 | Crumbly dry | | Tomatoes | ¼" slices | 140°F / 60°C | 8–12 | Leathery | | Mushrooms | Sliced ⅛" | 125°F / 52°C | 6–8 | Snaps when bent |