Visual Guide - Preparation
Preparation Visuals
Most drying problems start before the food ever reaches the chamber. These figures show the preparation choices that shape an even, manageable batch.
Food Thickness Comparison
Thick food dries slowly and unevenly; thin food can over-dry. What matters most is that pieces on a tray are consistent with each other.
Tray Loading Comparison
How food sits on the tray decides how evenly the batch dries. Piled, deep and mixed-size loading fights the process; even, similar-thickness loading helps it.
Purée & Liquid Loading
Purées and liquids are loaded as a layer, not a pool. A deep layer looks faster to fill but dries slowly and can insulate its own center.
Pre-Freezing Workflow
Pre-freezing means freezing the loaded trays before they go into the machine. It keeps foods like soft fruit, purées and small pieces from sticking together or shifting while the chamber cools.