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- Page 1 Home Freeze Dryer OWNER’S MANUAL The Essential Guide for Every Home Freeze Dryer Owner ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS QUICK SETUP ..................4 Vacuum Pump Maintenance Schedule............7 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..............8 Safety Information ..................8 Never Operate the Freeze Dryer if it Appears Damaged ....9 Be Careful About What You Put in Your Freeze Dryer ......9 Vacuum Pump Runs Hot ................ - Page 3 Care + Cleaning ................23 Vacuum Pump Maintenance ..............23 Cleaning the Interior and Exterior of Your Freeze Dryer ....25 Cleaning Cautions ..................25 Moving or Long Absences ................. 25 YOUR FIRST BATCH ................26 Final Check ....................26 Start Simple ....................26 TROUBLESHOOTING ................
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Page 4: Quick Setup
FREEZE DRYER QUICK START GUIDE For a video tutorial, go to: https:/ /youtu.be/s0AfFFqMG08 Once your freeze dryer is unpacked, make certain that the bottom front feet are adjusted such that the unit slopes from front to back (the front of the freeze dryer should be ¼... - Page 5 void the vacuum pump warranty. The • Press “Start” on the touchscreen. door latch is a two-staged handle. You will then be reminded to Make sure you turn the handle as far “Please close drain valve.” Ensure to the right as possible. that this valve is closed.
- Page 6 or lower, after 30 minutes (or if the Place the trays in the shelving screen still says “>2500 mTorr”) unit inside the freeze dryer; insert check steps 2-11 of this Quick Start the black pad; close the door and Guide to assure that there are no press “Start.”...
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Page 7: Vacuum Pump Maintenance Schedule
Toward the end of the freeze dry cycle, the heaters will stay on for six hours and then the process is complete. The freeze dryer will beep when it is finished. See Figure 3. For additional questions and setup instructions, refer to the detailed Harvest Right Owner’s Manual and User Guide, page 8 beginning on... -
Page 8: Important Safeguards
After your freeze dryer is in operation, do not touch the cold Read all instructions carefully surfaces during the freezing before using your Harvest Right cycle, particularly when hands Home Freeze Dryer. Following are damp or wet. Skin may these instructions will help prevent... -
Page 9: Never Operate The Freeze Dryer If It Appears Damaged
TEMPERATURES • Do not insert the power plug with wet hands. It may cause Your Harvest Right Freeze Dryer is electric shock. designed to work in a wide variety • In general, power consumption of temperatures, but extreme heat will average 8-10 amps of power and cold will affect performance. -
Page 10: Unpacking
You should have received the its packaging and place it beside or following items: see image on page behind the freeze dryer. • Harvest Right Home Freeze Dryer • Vacuum pump with oil demister Unwind power cord. • Power cord 2.2 RETURNS... - Page 11 What is in the box You should have received the following items: • Harvest Right Home Freeze • Vacuum hose Dryer with shelving unit • 4 food trays • Vacuum pump with oil demister • Owner’s Manual and vacuum pump oil •...
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Page 12: General Information Before You Begin
3.1 MAJOR COMPONENTS connect the freeze dryer to the vacuum pump. Plug the vacuum Harvest Right Home Freeze Dryer pump power cord into the • Power Switch: Located on the back receptacle on the back panel of of the freeze dryer. -
Page 13: Freeze Dryer Assembly
cycle make sure the valve on Connect the freeze dryer power the drain tube is closed (the cord to the receptacle on the rear small handle on the valve is panel and to a 110 to 120 volt ac perpendicular to the direction power supply (most homes power of the drain tube). - Page 14 Power on your unit (press the Harvest Right Customer Support at switch on the back of your freeze 1-800-865-5584 for assistance. dryer to the up position). Now, press the “Start”...
- Page 15 vacuum pump and creating a mess.) Once the freeze dryer recognizes that most of the moisture is removed from the material, the “Final Dry” (see image on page 16, Figure cycle will then remain on for the default time or a customized time if the settings were adjusted at the beginning of the process.
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Page 16: Using The "Customize" Settings
dried, age of vacuum pump oil, and cleanliness of vacuum pump. In order to achieve optimal freeze drying, be sure that your vacuum pump is working properly. *mTorr pressures may vary slightly from those in the graphic representation (see graphic on page 15). -
Page 17: Why Freeze Dry
Fahrenheit, but may be adjusted processes. They have an extremely if desired (not necessary). On this long shelf life, up to 25 years, when screen you will notice a button that packaged properly. It is ideal to allows you to “Adjust Cycle Times”. promptly seal freeze-dried food in sturdy containers such as cans, canning jars, or Mylar pouches. -
Page 18: How To Freeze Dry
Use your Harvest Right Home Freeze drying does just the opposite. Make Dryer to save money, cut down on healthy snacks and meals the whole waste, and respect the environment. family will love. -
Page 19: Setup Overview
experimentation. You will find that is by picking fruits, vegetables and it is a delight to experiment with meals that are already favorites in different foods and meals in your your home and freeze drying those. freeze dryer. A great way to start SETUP OVERVIEW Place the freeze dryer on a flat, Connect vacuum pump plug into... -
Page 20: Operational Overview
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 5.1 MAIN POINTS OF OPERATION When water is added to the food, it Gather all of the ingredients. is restored to its original fresh flavor, aroma, texture, and appearance! Prepare your food to be freeze dried. 5.3 PACKAGING AND STORING FREEZE- DRIED FOODS Load the freeze dryer, making sure that the food is spread evenly across... -
Page 21: Opening During Operation
reduce the freeze time in the freeze listed above) is impossible because dryer by approximately 1 hour – 1.5 the vacuum tightly seals the door to hours. Food that is pre-frozen should the freeze dry machine. In order to go into a cold chamber; Run the open the door, turn off the vacuum freeze cycle for 30 minutes before pump and open the drain valve to... -
Page 22: A Closed System
A CLOSED SYSTEM 6.1 WHAT IS A CLOSED SYSTEM? leak points in your vacuum system, a situation could arise where there is a As previously described, in order to leak point. It is valuable to check the freeze dry food, your machine will following possible leak spots in order use a vacuum pump that removes to achieve optimal freeze drying. -
Page 23: Care + Cleaning
Figure 9 - Oil Reservoir your vacuum pump oil. Location of the drain valve Harvest Right has chosen a vacuum pump that lives up to its build Use your hand to open up the valve quality and lifespan: See page as far as it will go (you can’t completely... - Page 24 Power Flush This should be done approximately every 10-12 batches, depending on what type of food, and the moisture content of each food, you have freeze dried. To complete this flush, you may want to place cardboard (or something similar) to absorb any spray or spills, and avoid a potential mess on the floor.
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Page 25: Cleaning The Interior And Exterior Of Your Freeze Dryer
Exterior: The door, handle, and Repeat the process 3-4 times until cabinet surfaces should be cleaned you feel the pump has been cleaned with warm water and a mild enough. The oil that comes out detergent and then wiped dry with should be extremely dirty. -
Page 26: Your First Batch
YOUR FIRST BATCH 8.1 FINAL CHECK Assure that exterior hoses and When running your freeze dryer connections are hand tight on for the first time (and every time) it both the freeze dryer as well as the is important to do a final check in vacuum pump. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 9.1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Your vacuum pump oil needs Why has the freeze dryer been to be changed. As the oil in your running for over 46 hours and the vacuum pump gets older, the cycle process is not complete? time for the foods will increase. - Page 28 increase the life span of your the door seal isn’t clean, or the vacuum pump oil. vacuum hose is not completely tight on both ends. It can also occur if all of After my freeze dryer completed the caps/fittings on the pump aren’t and I released the drain valve, tight.
- Page 29 dry cycle one more time. While rare, . Possible moisture in the drain valve this may occasionally happen. In sum: or in the oil. Verify that the food has Sometimes the trays will be warm, been adequately frozen and the oil is sometimes they will be cold.
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Page 30: Mist Coming Out Of Pump Handle
1 year. The warranty covers freeze dryer, product tampering, components that, in the sole opinion or use of non-standard parts or of Harvest Right, are defective. The accessories without prior written following are not included in the approval from Harvest Right. - Page 31 Right within 30 days to avoid a charge MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS for the components. FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. In no event shall Harvest Right be liable For more details, please speak to your for any special, indirect, incidental local Harvest Right Authorized Dealer or consequential damages.
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Page 32: Freeze Dry Times
FREEZE DRY TIMES The following page shows a list of ones require additional time. Again, popular foods and their approximate the times listed are approximate freeze, dry, and total batch times. and dependent on factors such Because portion size, thickness, as thickness, etc. - Page 33 FOOD FREEZING TIME DRYING TIME TOTAL BATCH TIME Apple Wedges* 24-28 hrs Asparagus** 20-24 hrs Avocados 25-26 hrs Bananas 25-27 hrs Beef 22-26 hrs Blueberries (and the like)+ 48-52 hrs Broccoli 24-28 hrs Cheese (shredded) 20-25 hrs Corn 24-28 hrs Ice Cream Sandwiches 42-49 hrs Grapes...
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Page 34: Touch Screen Index
TOUCH SCREEN INDEX Home Screen • This is the home screen for the freeze dryer. • In the top right corner you will see a clock, by pushing the clock you can skip to the next cycle (this is true on any screen). •... - Page 35 • The blue clock signifies we are in the freezing mode. • Beneath the clock is the date and the elapsed timer (how long the freeze has been going). Be sure to keep an eye on this elapsed timer if you are looking to track a total batch time.
- Page 36 Final Dry • Once the vacuum pressure has gone to 500mT and stayed under 500mT for one hour, or the 30 hours has passed, it will immediately enter the “Final Drying Stage”. Process Complete • This screen instructs you to “Open drain valve to vent”...
- Page 37 Please Close Drain Valve If “More Dry Time” is selected, • you will be prompted to “Please close drain valve”. Vacuum Pump Cooling • It may be necessary to allow the vacuum pump to cool down for a brief period of time (one hour).
- Page 38 Process Complete After the “Final Dry” period, • you are once again prompted to check the food. As before, you can select “No Defrost” (food is done and the machine will NOT defrost the ice inside the machine), “More Dry Time” (food is not done and needs additional dry time), “Defrost”...
- Page 39 CURRENT JOB TEMPerature SETTINGS From the “Current Job • Temperature Settings” screen you can adjust the hottest temperature the heaters can go. Most users will NOT HAVE A NEED to adjust this temperature. 125 degrees is the preset temperature. • To permanently change the settings, push the upper right- hand corner of this screen.
- Page 40 Small Batch Cycle • This screen appears when the freeze dryer wants to speed through the freezing and drying cycles too fast. Essentially the computer is telling the machine to slow down; nothing will freeze dry as fast as the machine is trying to.
- Page 41 Previous Job Not Completed • This screen appears if the freeze dryer loses power during a batch. This can happen from a power outage, the machine being unplugged, turning the switch off on the machine. • Pressing “Cancel” will return you to the home screen.
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Valve, not drain valve open or closed during operation?
The valve on the Harvest Right Home Freeze Dryer should be closed during operation. The manual states: "Close the drain valve. In the closed position, the drain valve is perpendicular to the hose." Additionally, the system will remind the user to close the drain valve before proceeding with the freeze-drying process.
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did i already break my freezedryer, can it be fixed. was only my second run, but i dont think the oil valve was closed during the run, and it ran for a long time. now it wont cool down the chamber on the initial 15 min pre freeze
The manual mentions that if the drain valve is left open, it can cause issues such as a vacuum leak, which may prevent proper operation. To fix the issue, ensure the drain valve is fully closed. If the problem persists, check for oil contamination or leaks in the system. If needed, perform an oil change and power flush as recommended. If the freeze dryer still does not cool down, contact Harvest Right Customer Support for further assistance.
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@Mr. Anderson thank you, i did change the oil, not sure how to do power flush, will look into how to do that. there was a smell coming from pump from possibly overheating?? not sure if i burned something out??
What is the electrical requirement. How many volts does it pull?
The Harvest Right Home Freeze Dryer requires a 110-120 volt power outlet.
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Leaking while defrosting from bottom of the door.
A Harvest Right Home Freeze Dryer could leak from the bottom of the door while defrosting if the silicone door seal (gasket) is dirty, damaged, or not sealing properly. Dirt or grime on the gasket can prevent the door from closing tightly. If the gasket is stretched too far or cracked, it may not form a proper seal, allowing water to leak during defrosting.
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