2. Proper installation in accordance with the instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local electrical codes. 3. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring. 4. The appliance must be operated in a clean open area that has plenty of airflow and is not above 95°F (35°C) or below 35° F (2°C). 5. Damages to the appliance during or after installation. Do not lift the unit by holding onto the door. seis. Properly maintaining and operating the freeze dryer and vacuum pump. 7. Ensuring freeze-dried food, or other freeze-dried material, are completely dry prior to packaging. 8. Ensuring proper, durable containers are used. Containers, once sealed, must not allow water or air to penetrate them. nove. Ensuring sufficient/proper, fresh oxygen absorbers are included in the sealed container with the freeze dried material. They must not have expired or been exposed to the air prematurely for too long of a time. Harvest Right accepts pelo responsibility for the quality of freeze-dried food or freeze-dried materials; nor does it accept responsibility for the packaging of the food or other freeze-dried material. Exclusions: 1. Any modifications or add-on after-market accessories will void the warranty in its entirety. 2. Consequential or incidental damages such as, but not limited to, property damage and incidental expenses resulting from any breach of this written or any implied warranty. 3. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material. 4. Damages caused by services performed by persons other than authorized by Harvest Right. 5. Parts other than Harvest Right repair parts or parts obtained from suppliers other than Harvest Right personnel. seis. External causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, or acts of God. 7. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined. oito. Using an extension cord instead of direct line connection to available power supply. nove. Claims for personal injuries, incidental or consequential damages, or economic loss (profit or revenue), however caused. 10. If you are not the original owner of the freeze dryer, the warranty pelo longer applies. Service: Since it is the responsibility of the consumer to establish the warranty period by verifying the original purchase date, keep your delivery slip or purchase receipt or some other appropriate payment record. This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights that vary from state to state. Click here for more details: Read our Return Policy

Pieces of food taken from the drying trays are not always uniformly dry. To condition, place cooled dried fruit loosely in large plastic or glass containers, about two-thirds full.

So they have been sitting in my freezer awaiting a time when I was prepared to deal with them - I've told him several times Know More that he isn't going to get usable raspberries out of this - just raspberry powder. I don't think he believes me!

Do you have any vacuum gauges at all to test the pump? ( Though I doubt that is the problem based upon your tests )

With their assist, it is possible to maintain uniform thickness and Room amongst food slices, advertising and marketing even drying and optimum texture.

However, be very careful when buying any machine that was already used. Make sure to test it and see if it works properly before actually buying it.

Installation of unit. This appliance cannot sit on the floor: both because it must be elevated for the ice melt tubing to drain into a container below it, and to be able to access the vacuum pump and the on/off switches for the unit.

This item is currently unavailable or out of stock, but new inventory is due by the EDA (estimated date of arrival) and your order will be shipped from the next incoming inventory.

Don’t buy freeze dryers from companies that lack certifications or a valid history of quality assurance.

Door seal appears good against the plexiglass side, even stripe of contact, nice and wide. Inside gasket groove has been checked for debris and cracks. Looks OK, but the design seems odd to me!

Since 2000, Extension has been warning consumers about canning cakes and breads. While this process has much appeal, it does not destroy the organism that causes botulism.

Ask yourself useful issues. Could you very easily approach entire meals in a single cycle? Or is it very best to system different types of foods individually? Does one know how to load the food trays?

I found out the hard way about the anti-drainback seal when I first tried the filter and got... nothing. I did do some research afterward and learned, as you point out, that there are some filters than don't use the seal but by then I was committed. Fortunately, it wasn't all that hard to remove it, but definitely better not to have to.

Is it as cheap as buying at the store? No. But properly freeze-dried and stored meats can last ten years or more without refrigeration. The freeze-drying process can be challenging, but those who have the time and patience should consider doing it.