Hi, Just start to operate my dhydrrator machine, what temperature to choose for mangoes on STX 800 W and how long? thanks for reply
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When it comes to drying fruit, there isn't a simple time/temperature. There are many variables such as water/sugar content of fruit, atmospheric temperature, and finally your drying temperature and time. As a general rule, I dry my fruits at around 130 degrees and start with 8 hours. Half way through, I check on the progress. You can always add drying time, but I wouldn't go too warm, since you are trying to preserve the enzymes in the fruit.
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Yes you can adjust temps. It even tells you what temps to use for seeds, fruits, veggies, spices, jerky, etc. There is no on off timer though. I've never found a need for that.
902543
Sorry, I have not used them yet. Its recommend that it be a certain temperature at the time of instillation.
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Wish I could help, but I returned my unit because it was DOA.I replaced it with a Duxtop 8100MC. I don't think the temp goes that low.
1780186
There's no temperature adjuster, just on or off? So it may take some experimenting, I have only done bananas and they must have been too thick because after 16 hours they still weren't dry.
287700
I never took a direct temperature. They were advertised as being 10 r so degrees above room temperate and that sounded about right. I was amazed with germination from all the various tomato seeds in 4 days. I have no idea where you need the thermostat but trying it without one first could save you money
535120
Your gear ratio will depend on how hot it will get.Normal operating temp for that device is 140 to 160 anything above that your going to start asking for problems
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agree with beerfest answers.susanne you can make the temps vary by reading previous post
1561940
Hello Debra, can you give us more detail about making kefir, the temperature of the yogurt maker seems to be 45 C or 110 F. Isn't it too warm for kefir? Pleas elet us know thanks.
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Our temps here in Mo are still swinging dramatically. 70s one day, 50s the next and night temps still dipping in the upper 30s and 40s -if I would order them now I'd go the pot route. If you live in the South and winter temps don't go below 50, I'd put right in the ground. I planted mine in large (very large) decoratine pots and moved into the garage over winter -our winter temps run in the minus temps and only the strongest survive. My friends who had these plants live in the deep South so I assumed they prefer and thrive with the warmer temps dspite their claim that they are Northern hardy Our temps here in Mo are still swinging dramatically. 70s one day, 50s the next and night temps still dipping in the upper 30s and 40s -if I would order them now I'd go the pot route. If you live in the South and winter temps don't go below 50, I'd put right in the ground. I planted mine in large (very large) decoratine pots and moved into the garage over winter -our winter temps run in the minus temps and only the strongest survive. My friends who had these plants live in the deep South so I assumed they prefer and thrive with the warmer temps dspite their claim that they are Northern hardy
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I haven't checked mine, but it's nowhere close to 140-150F; it's more in the 200F Range. Something is definitely wrong with your Machine.Did you descale it regularly? Maybe that's something to look at.
535119
Your gear ratio will depend on how hot it will get. Normal operating temp for that device is 140 to 160 anything above that your going to start asking for problems
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Since different foods need a different temperature I would choose the variable. That is what I have. The FD60
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I never use it much below 125° but it has a range from 95° to 160° I have used it for quite a few years now mostly for jerky & bananas I buy y bananas when Wal-Mart or Fred Myers is about to pull them at a ral good price by knowing the vegetable service person. I would guess mine has well over a 1000 hours with all of the trays plus sometimes a few exrras I purchased to get as many as 12 trays at one time and it does a very even job top to bottom.Nesco American Harvest FD-1018P 1000 Watt Food Dehydrator KitHarold from Grants Pass, OR I never use it much below 125° but it has a range from 95° to 160° I have used it for quite a few years now mostly for jerky & bananas I buy y bananas when Wal-Mart or Fred Myers is about to pull them at a ral good price by knowing the vegetable service person. I would guess mine has well over a 1000 hours with all of the trays plus sometimes a few exrras I purchased to get as many as 12 trays at one time and it does a very even job top to bottom.Nesco American Harvest FD-1018P 1000 Watt Food Dehydrator KitHarold from... » Read More I never use it much below 125° but it has a range from 95° to 160° I have used it for quite a few years now mostly for jerky & bananas I buy y bananas when Wal-Mart or Fred Myers is about to pull them at a ral good price by knowing the vegetable service person. I would guess mine has well over a 1000 hours with all of the trays plus sometimes a few exrras I purchased to get as many as 12 trays at one time and it does a very even job top to bottom.Nesco American Harvest FD-1018P 1000 Watt Food Dehydrator KitHarold from Grants Pass, OR « Show Less
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The mixer is still working great for me. I store it in my garage, and since I live in Arizona, the temp goes from close to freezing to blistering hot. Hasn't caused any issues yet. I haven't noticed the mixer getting really hot after usage but I only use it about once a week for around 3 hours. No issues at all other than I might be ready for a larger mixer now. Great 1st mixer for my 4-5 piece band.
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The ExoTerra monsoon system worked well for me. Had a habba mist system before that one, motor broke within a couple months so higher investment proved worth it. Kept humidity and temp gauge monitored and adjusted as needed. He had a UVB bulb for the day time and a red heat bulb for night time. Had to boost the wattage some winter nights. Hope this helps (:
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I haven't checked the temperature. I have made several batches of yogurt with only one that failed unexpectedly. I forgot to start it one time, and of course that batch didn't set up. My kitchen is kind of of drafty, so I put a dish towel over it (not sure if it makes a difference)