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dust or foreign matter from the
power plug pins. A dirty power
plug can increase the risk of re.
• Do not block vent air holes. If the
air holes are blocked, the freeze
dryer could overheat.
• Never unplug your freeze dryer by
pulling on the power cord. Always
grip the power plug rmly and
pull straight out from the outlet.
Pulling on the power cord could
cause a re and/or electric shock.
A damaged power cord must be
replaced by the manufacturer, a
certied service agent or qualied
certied service personnel.
• Use caution when putting your
hands under the appliance.
Any sharp edges may cause
personal injury.
• Do not insert the power plug
with wet hands. It may cause
electric shock.
• In general, power consumption
will average 8-10 amps of power
and spike near 16 amps. Usage of
a dedicated 20 amp circuit will
help prevent power outages and
allow for proper freeze drying.
(Power consumption will vary
between models.)
• Do not defrost your freeze
dryer with a blow dryer or
other heating device. There is a
thermal cut off that protects the
machine and the food inside the
chamber from overheating. If the
thermal cutoff gets too hot, it will
eliminate all power to your shelf
heaters until the appropriate
parts have been replaced.
1.2 NEVER OPERATE THE FREEZE
DRYER IF IT APPEARS DAMAGED
If it is dropped or damaged in any
way, call Harvest Right Customer
Support at 1-800-865-5584
immediately for examination, repair,
electrical or mechanical adjustment,
or possible replacement of parts.
1.3 BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT YOU PUT
IN YOUR FREEZE DRYER
This product is designed to freeze
dry materials or products that
contain water. Freeze drying other
materials voids the warranty and
may damage the freeze dryer.
1.4 VACUUM PUMP RUNS HOT
Use caution when running your
freeze dryer as the vacuum pump that
sits external to the unit will run hot.
Keep your vacuum pump out of reach
of children as it may cause injury if
handled improperly. Your high quality
vacuum pump is built to run hot. Use
care and caution in order to prevent
injury. Average operating temperature
is 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
1.5 RECOMMENDED OPERATING
TEMPERATURES
Your Harvest Right Freeze Dryer is
designed to work in a wide variety
of temperatures, but extreme heat
and cold will affect performance.
The recommended temperature
range for operation is 35-90 degrees
Fahrenheit. The most efcient
temperature range is between 45-75
degrees Fahrenheit.