Harvest Right Medium Home Freeze Dryer With Oil Pump (Black) - HRFD-PMed-BK

Elevate Your Kitchen with the Harvest Right Medium Home Freeze Dryer (Black)

Imagine a sleek black appliance transforming your fresh harvest into delicious, long-lasting treats. The Harvest Right Medium Home Freeze Dryer (HRFD-PMed-BK) isn't just a food saver; it's a culinary statement piece that unlocks a world of flavor possibilities.

Unleash the Potential:

• Preserve with precision: Lock in the flavor, texture, and essential nutrients of fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats, and even prepared meals. This medium-sized marvel handles up to 1,450 pounds of fresh food per year (7-10 pounds per batch), perfect for small families or individuals who love variety.

• Compact and stylish: Don't let its power fool you. This unit fits comfortably on your countertop, cart, or table (18.5"D x 25"H x 16.5"W), adding a touch of modern sophistication to your kitchen.

• Effortless operation: Forget complicated settings. User-friendly digital controls with preset cycles make freeze-drying a breeze, even for first-timers.

• Built to last: Durable construction and a three-year warranty ensure years of reliable performance.

More than meets the eye:

• Efficient oil pump ensures smooth operation (oil-free pump upgrade available).

• Four stainless steel trays offer ample space for your culinary creations.

• Easy maintenance: Simple cleaning and oil changes keep your freeze dryer running like new.

Beyond food preservation:

• Embrace self-sufficiency: Preserve your harvest, reduce reliance on processed foods, and save money.

• Live healthier: Enjoy the nutritional benefits of fresh, homegrown food all year round.

• Fuel your creativity: Create unique dishes with freeze-dried ingredients, expanding your culinary repertoire.

• Explore the world: Prepare lightweight, shelf-stable snacks for hiking, camping, or even emergency preparedness.

Features

Freeze dry 1,450 pounds of fresh food per year (7-10 pounds per batch).
In a year's time, you can freeze dry 312 gallons of food.

What's Included

• Medium Freeze Dryer
• Vacuum Pump
• Vacuum Pump Oil
• Oil Filter
• Stainless Steel Trays (set of 4)
• Guide to Freeze Drying
• Mylar Bags (50 ct)
• Oxygen Absorbers (50 ct) 

Specifications

Overall product dimensions: 18″ W x 21.25″ D x 28.5″ H
Perfect for counter top, cart, or table.
4 trays (7.5″ W x 18″ L x 0.75″ H)
112 lbs.

There is also a detachable vacuum pump that sits outside the freeze dryer.
Oil Pump: 35 lbs

Power
110 volt outlet.

Maintenance
Simply filter and replace oil (unless you upgraded to an oil
free pump). It just takes a couple of minutes.

Warranty
Three year limited warranty.

The medium freeze dryer ships in one package with a total weight of 212 lbs (221 lbs for stainless steel). Item will be delivered to physical addresses, no PO boxes, they just don't fit. One freeze dryer package: 26″W x 36″D x 45″H.

Don't forget to also check out our small freeze dryer range, larger freeze dryers, medium freeze dryer range, and our pharmaceutical freeze dryer section.

FAQs

Which Freeze Dryer is right for me?

Small Freeze Dryer:
- Capacity of each batch is a 6 to 10 lbs. of fresh food
- In a year, one can freeze dry up to 1,800 lbs. or more of food

Medium Freeze Dryer:
- Capacity of each batch is 10 to 15 lbs. of fresh food
- In a year, one can easily freeze dry up to 3,000 lbs. of food

Large Freeze Dryer:
- Capacity of each batch is 18 to 27 lbs. of fresh food
- In a year, one can easily freeze dry up to 5,000 lbs. of food

X-Large Freeze Dryer:
- Capacity of each batch is around 40 to 50 lbs. of fresh food
- In a year, one can easily freeze dry up to 10,000 lbs. of food

How does the freeze dryer work?

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 can) to ensure freshness until opened.

6. When water is added to the food, it regains its original fresh flavor, aroma, texture, and appearance!

What size are the freeze dryers and how much do they weigh?

Small 16.5" W x 18.5" D x 25" H Color: 91 lbs. Stainless: 98 lbs.

Medium 18" W x 21.25" D x 28.5" H Color: 119 lbs. Stainless: 127 lbs.

Large 20.25 " W x 23.75" D x 30.75" H Color: 143 lbs. Stainless: 150 lbs.

X-Large 23.25 " W x 33.7" D x 35.6" H Color: N/A, Stainless: 258

What type of food can be freeze dried?

You truly 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 favorite meals that include meat may be easily freeze dried. Foods like lasagna, rice dishes, cheese macaroni, chili, beef stew, chicken a la king, casseroles, shrimp, lobster, pulled pork, pasta sauces or scrambled eggs are perfect for this process.

You will find that it is a delight to experiment with different foods and meals in your freeze dryer. A great way to start is by picking meals that are already favorites in your home.

How much food can be freeze dried with each batch?

Small
6-10 lbs. of fresh food will fit in our small freeze dryer. It is not uncommon for customers to freeze dry up to 1,800 lbs. of fresh food in just 1 year. Tray space= 434 sq. inches

Medium
10-15 pounds of fresh food will fit in our medium size freeze dryer. It is not uncommon for customers to freeze dry up to 3,000 lbs. of fresh food in just 1 year. Tray space= 675 sq. inches

Large
18-27 pounds of fresh food will fit in our large freeze dryer. It is not uncommon for customers to freeze dry up to 5,000 lbs. of fresh food in just 1 year. Tray space= 1,107 sq. inches

X-Large
40-50 pounds of fresh food will fit in our X-Large freeze dryer. It is not uncommon for customers to freeze dry up to up to 10,000 pounds of fresh food in just 1 year. Tray space= 2,251 sq. inches

How long does it take to freeze dry each batch?

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.

Is it ok to freeze things prior to placing in the freeze dryer?

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.

What components make up a freeze dryer?

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

What maintenance is required for a freeze dryer?

The freeze dryer itself requires little to no maintenance. However, as shown below, all freeze dryers come with a high quality vacuum pump, which requires some maintenance, mainly adding and draining oil.

The vacuum pump comes equipped with an initial supply of oil. There are 3 cups of oil in a vacuum pump that need to be changed regularly to keep a freeze dryer running efficiently. This is a simple process, and requires little effort.

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

What type of power do the freeze dryers use? How much will it cost to run?

Harvest Right has taken every precaution to make this appliance run as affordably as possible.

Small and Medium
Our small and medium freeze dryers use a standard 110 volt outlet.

At peak, the freeze dryer draws about 15 amps, but on the average about 9 to 11 amps (990-1210 watts) of power per hour. A dedicated 20 amp circuit is recommended. Your freeze dryer will cost an estimated $1.25-$2.80 a day, depending on power costs in your area.

Large
Our large freeze dryer requires a 110 volt (NEMA 5-20) outlet

At peak, the large freeze dryer draws about 15 amps, but on the average about 10 amps (1500 watts) of power per hour. A dedicated 20 amp circuit is required. Your freeze dryer will cost an estimated $2.00-$3.00 a day, depending on power costs in your area.

X-Large
Our x-large freeze dryer requires a 110 volt (NEMA 5-20) outlet

At peak, the x-large freeze dryer draws about 17 amps, but on the average about 13 amps (1600 watts) of power per hour. A dedicated 20 amp circuit is required. Your freeze dryer will cost an estimated $4.00 a day, depending on power costs in your area.

What type of warranty and tech support is offered?

3-Year Limited Warranty
All sales of Harvest Right Freeze Dryers after February 1, 2019, are covered by this warranty.

https://harvestright.com/return-policy-warranty

How does the scientific freeze dryer work?

Harvest Right scientific freeze dryers are remarkable, and a perfect addition to any laboratory. Our scientific freeze dryer can be completely customized with your preferred processes. You can have multiple manageable profiles, each providing the ability to automatically power on and off the condensing unit and the vacuum pump in conjunction with ascending, controlled temperature and time settings.

About Harvest Right

Every Harvest Right Freeze Dryer has been designed, engineered, and tested in our manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. We spent four years extensively creating this product to roll out to the world. We are committed to making great appliances. So, when you choose to purchase a Harvest Right Freeze Dryer, you’re not only getting an innovative appliance that is built to last, you’re also investing in a product that you can trust to preserve the foods you and your family love for years to come.