![]() Be careful not to push it too hard and break it though! Step #8: Close the drain valve, and put the open end in a bucket or drain You just need to latch the door and then turn the handle to the right as much as you can to seal it tightly. Sounds easy! But pay attention to the door handle. It should fit pretty sweetly between the gasket and the shelves (but don’t let it get caught in the door). This is a black pad that goes between the door and shelves. Step #6: Insert the insulator pad into the door Once you turn it on, you’ll see the interface light up. O means off, I means on (and the button is on the back of the pump). Step #5: Plug in the power cord and turn on the dryer You can check out my video walkthrough of it by clicking this link to go see it on YouTube. Want to see more about our oil filtration setup? It’s automatic – and almost magic. The $35 DIY oil filtration system isn’t pretty, but I don’t ever have to change or filter the oil. Harvest Right recommends not using any tape on the connections as it can cause problems for the O ring, which will alter the tightness of the seal. Hand tightening is enough and using tools to tighten further risks damage to the dryer. This is pretty simple - just screw in the hose in the connection on the dryer and pump. Step #4: Connect the hose to the freeze drier Pour in oil until it reaches the center of the glass display, then replace the cap. To do this, remove the red cap on the vacuum pump. If you’ve chosen an oil-free pump then congratulations as you can skip this step! They’re basically plug-and-go.īut if you’ve got the more basic, oil-based vacuum pump like we do? Then you’ve got to prime the pump with oil. Now, there are multiple vacuum pump options available these days. Step #3: Check and set up the vacuum pump Don’t use any cleaning products, the water should be enough and will keep your dryer in good shape. It’s more than likely that it will be, but in case of any dirt just wipe it down with a cotton cloth and water. This just needs to be a quick check to make sure that the surface is clean. You also need to check the inside of the door. Have a quick check of this to make sure that it’s clean and there are no gaps between it and the door. The gasket is the rubber seal between the door and the inside of the dryer. Right next to the clothes dryer isn’t ideal! Although it’s safe except in extreme temperatures, operating your dryer in warmer environments can drastically increase the time it takes to process a batch of food by as much as double. It’s also important to put your dryer in a cool place. This is to allow the coolant in the pipes to settle. It’s recommended that before it’s turned on, you let the dryer rest for about 24 hours, just like you would with a fridge or other cooling appliances. Depending on how big yours is, a kitchen surface may be suitable, or you may need to put it somewhere with more space. ![]() Freeze dryers come in a huge range of sizes. It needs to be somewhere with a level surface, and where its vents are not blocked by anything. The first thing that you need to do is select a good place for your dryer. ![]() Step #1: Choose where to place your dryer This is a super-comprehensive list with quite a lot of small steps, but if you’re like me you’ll enjoy them – it’s kind of fun imagining this as like powering up the Death Star in Star Wars! In reality, it’s nowhere near as dramatic, and you’ll find your dryer super easy and intuitive to use. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! Here’s how to set up your dryer and run a quick check to see that it’s good to go. So let’s imagine that you’ve just bought yourself a brand new freeze dryer but, having never owned one, you don’t know what to do next. I wanted to name it Darth Vader, but my kids vetoed that idea. Ready to set up your freeze dryer? Let’s do this. Following all of these steps is crucial to making sure that the unit is functional and will work properly for years. Setting up a Harvest Right freeze dryer can be done in as little as a few minutes (for placing the unit) up to several hours, depending on what’s being run during the testing of the chamber. Freeze dryers are pretty useful pieces of equipment, but when you first get one they can be a little confusing to set up and use! Here’s our handy walkthrough guide to everything you need to know about using your Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. ![]()
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