We recommend using the 3M double-sided adhesive to fix the shelving unit in your Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. You can purchase it from this link: Scotch Clear Double-Sided Mounting Tape. Please ensure to clean the surface before applying the adhesive and allow it to set according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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My batch is never ending on my freeze dryers. The pressures are in the ~100 mTorr and the trays are hot but the batch isn’t ending. My food is getting burned.
If the pressures are in the 100s and the trays are hot, the batch should be finishing. The issue you're experiencing where the batch isn't ending and the food is staying too hot for too long could indeed be due to a known issue with the dry sensing in some prior versions of software. The […]
How can I check if my food is completely dry?
The best way I know to check if the food is completely dry is to have one larger slice of food on each tray. When the freeze dryer says ‘process complete’, open the door, and break in half the larger/thicker slice of food on each tray. If that slice is dry and there is no […]
What happens during the drying cycle?
The drying cycle comes after vacuum freeze and this is where the majority of the sublimation takes place. As long as the vacuum pressure is in a low enough range, the heating elements will turn on. Applying the heat to the shelves increases the rate of sublimation which causes lots of moisture to be removed […]
What if I have a bad relay board?
If the relay is faulty, the entire board will need to be replaced. You can accomplish that by purchasing a relay board from Harvest Right and watching this video, “Relay Board Replacement.” Video Overview: How to Remove and Replace Panels and Relay Board on a Harvest Right Freeze Dryer The video provides a guide on […]
What to do if I think I have a bad relay board or condenser fan?
Check to make sure your refrigeration condenser fan is running. You can hear it and you can feel it blowing air out the sides of your freeze dryer. If you want to be certain, take a thin strip of toilet paper and hold it next to the side of the freeze dryer where the holes […]
What if my heater relay chip is not working?
If the heater wires are not the problem then it could be that the heater relay chip is faulty. You can check this by watching the video, “Testing Computer Relays.” Video Overview: How to Determine if a Freeze Dryer Relay is Faulty The video provides a guide on diagnosing issues with relays in a Harvest […]
How can I freeze dry candy?
The Harvest Right freeze dryer was originally designed for food storage and preservation. Over the last few years, freeze dried candy has become very popular among customers and consumers alike. Harvest Right has created a software program that helps candy makers get better candy results and shorter run times. How to Activate Candy Mode for […]
How do I remove and clean the shelf in my freeze dryer?
Watch and follow the instructions in the video, "Removing Shelf from Freeze Dryer" Video Overview: How to Remove and Clean Shelving Unit of a Harvest Right Freeze Dryer The video provides guidance on cleaning the shelving unit of a Harvest Right freeze dryer. It stresses the importance of regular cleaning and outlines simple steps for […]
What if my food never gets all the way dry?
If your food never gets dry you may need to try filling your trays less full or doing thinner slices of food. If you do not believe food prep is the problem, there might be a problem with your heaters or vacuum causing the food not to dry completely.
