The entire process is automatic. 1. Raw or cooked foods are placed in the freeze dryer where they are frozen to between -30 degrees and -50 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Once frozen, the freeze dryer creates a vacuum in the food chamber. 3. As the food is gradually warmed, the water turns to vapor and evaporates out of the food (sublimation). 4. When dry, the freeze dryer notifies the user that the process is complete by sounding an audible beep. 5. You can then remove the freeze dried food from the dryer and place it in vacuum-sealed containers that are moisture and oxygen proof (preferably a mylar pouch or a jar) to ensure freshness until opened. 6. When water is added to the food, it regains its original fresh flavour, aroma, texture, and appearance!

Small Freeze Dryer: - Capacity of each batch is about 1 gallon (4 to 6 lbs. of fresh food) - In a year, one can easily freeze dry 200 batches (200 gallons or 900 lbs. of food) Medium Freeze Dryer: - Capacity of each batch is about 2 gallons (7 to 10 lbs. of fresh food) - In a year, one can easily freeze dry 200 batches (400 gallons or 1500 lbs. of food) Large Freeze Dryer: - Capacity of each batch is about 3.5 gallons (12 to 16 lbs. of fresh food) - In a year, one can easily freeze dry 200 batches (700 gallons or 2500 lbs. of food)

Small 16.5" W x 18.5" D x 25": 61 lbs. Stainless: 68 lbs. Medium 18" W x 21.25" D x 28": 112 lbs. Stainless: 133 lbs. Large 20.25 " W x 23.75" D x 30.75": 138 lbs. Stainless: 161 lbs.

You can freeze-dry almost anything. All kinds of fruits, vegetables and meats taste wonderful when freeze dried. That includes things like tomatoes, apples, bananas, strawberries, peaches, green beans, peppers, onions, potatoes, spinach, shrimp, pork, beef, turkey and even ice cream. Your favourite meals that include meat may be easily freeze dried. Foods like lasagna, rice dishes, cheese macaroni, chili, beef stew, casseroles, lobster, pulled pork, pasta sauces or scrambled eggs are perfect for this process. Experiment with different foods and meals in your freeze dryer. A great way to start is by picking meals that are already favourites in your home.

Small 4-7 lbs. of fresh food will fit in our small freeze dryer. That amount of food will typically fill 1.0 to 1.5 gallons (1 to 1.5 #10 cans) of food per batch. It is not uncommon for customers to freeze dry 900 lbs. of fresh food in just 1 year. Medium 7-10 pounds of fresh food will fit in our standard size freeze dryer. That amount of food will typically fill 1.5 to 2.5 gallons (1.5 to 2.5 #10 cans) of food per batch. It is not uncommon for customers to freeze dry 1,500 lbs. of fresh food in just 1 year. Large 12-16 pounds of fresh food will fit in our large freeze dryer. That amount of food will typically fill 3.5 gallons (3.5 #10 cans) of food per batch. It is not uncommon for customers to freeze dry 2,200 lbs. of fresh food in just 1 year.

It typically takes between 20 to 40 hours to complete the process. Food type and quantity will affect the freeze-dry cycle. Things like meat, peas and corn dry quickly, while squash and watermelon can take longer. The thickness of the food slices will affect the cycle time too. Most importantly, your machine senses when the food is ready (alerting you with a beep) so you don’t have to guess when to stop the freeze-dry cycle.

Yes! It is a great idea to put frozen products into your freeze dryer. Your machine will accept pre-frozen foods and cool them even further, to around -40 degrees F. *It's important that you do not mix frozen and unfrozen foods in the same batch. Either freeze dry a batch of frozen trays, or a batch of unfrozen trays.

The freeze dryer unit itself as well as a high-quality vacuum pump that sits outside the freeze dryer.

The freeze dryer itself requires little to no maintenance. However, all freeze dryers come with a high quality vacuum pump, which requires some maintenance, mainly adding and draining oil. Each freeze dryer also includes a stand-alone oil filter. The filter cleans the oil and allows you to keep reusing your oil as if it were new. Using filtered oil in each batch is a great way to save money and be more eco-friendly, while also helping your vacuum pump perform as efficiently as possible

Small and Medium Our small and standard freeze dryers use a standard 110 volt outlet. At peak, the freeze dryer draws about 16 amps, but on the average about 9 to 11 amps (990-1210 watts) of power per hour. A dedicated 20 amp circuit is recommended. Large Our large freeze dryer requires a 110 volt (NEMA 5-20) outlet At peak, the large freeze dryer draws about 16 amps, but on the average about 10 amps (1500 watts) of power per hour. *A dedicated 20 amp circuit is required.*

3-Year Limited Warranty All sales of Harvest Right Freeze Dryers are covered by this warranty. *Please note that you must register your freeze dryer with Harvest Right to be covered by the warranty. Country Living Co. does not accept returns on defective products, nor do we honour the 3-year limited warranty offered by Harvest Right. If you experience any issues regarding the functionality of your freeze dryer, please contact Harvest Right directly. https://harvestright.com/return-policy-warranty