LĒVO Lux: How to Use the Dry+ CycleUpdated 3 days ago

Dry+ removes moisture from fresh herbs so they keep longer and infuse with stronger flavor. On LĒVO Lux, the default is 115ºF (46ºC) for 3 hours. You can adjust it from 105ºF (40ºC) to 175ºF (80ºC) for up to 10 hours.

Why Dry+ and not just Dry?

Lux adds a fan inside the lid that circulates warm air through the herb pod, and vented holes in the Power Pod Lux cap channel the airflow. Together they dry fresh herbs faster than LĒVO II's Dry cycle.

When to use Dry+

Use Dry+ to prepare fresh herbs for infusing, or to dry your harvest for storage. Drier herbs carry less moisture into your infusion, which helps it last longer.

If your herb needs activating (decarb) before you infuse, use Activate instead. It dries as it activates, so you don't need to run both.

Dry+ vs. Activate

	Dry+	Activate
Use it for	Fresh herbs and botanicals that don't need activating	Herbs that need activating (decarb) before you infuse
What it does	Removes moisture for stronger flavor and longer shelf life. It doesn't increase strength.	Heats higher to activate your herb for a full-strength infusion. It dries as it activates, so it replaces Dry+ for these herbs.
Temperature	105ºF (40ºC) to 175ºF (80ºC)	200ºF (93ºC) to 275ºF (135ºC)

How to run Dry+

Plug in your LĒVO Lux and flip the switch on the back, just above the power cord, to the ON (➖) position.
Note: Lux goes into Power Saving mode after 10 minutes. Tap the front panel to continue, or flip the switch to OFF (⚪) to power down fully.
Press the lock button on the right side, below the lid, to release the latch. Then lift the lid by hand.
Never force the lid open while the lid lock is on. Make sure the machine is powered on and the lid is unlocked first. A lid broken by forcing it isn't covered under warranty.
With the machine on, press the Reservoir Release button to remove the reservoir and drain tube.
Make sure the reservoir is securely attached to the drain tube, then insert them together. The reservoir should sit flat and flush against the heat plate.
Leave the stirrer out. It only runs during Infuse.
Add the black silicone Pod Protector to the bottom of your herb pod. It shields your herbs from the direct heat of the metal base.
Prepare your herbs: pat off any excess moisture, cut them into roughly pea-sized pieces if needed, and pack the pod loosely. Don't overfill it.
Place the filled pod in the reservoir beside the "Place Pod Here" marker. The magnetic bracket clings to the side of the reservoir.
Don't add any oil or butter during Dry+.
During Dry+, the drain valve stays open and the lid fan, which sits right above the "Place Pod Here" line, pulls moisture out.
Close the lid and tap the blinking DRY button. Lux suggests a default time and temperature; adjust them with the + and – buttons if you like.
Press START/PAUSE.

Only use authorized LĒVO parts and accessories. Items like metal screens can damage your ingredients and the machine, and aren't covered by warranty.

During the cycle

Lux shows WARMING UP while it preheats, then chimes when it reaches temperature. Allow about 15–30 minutes, depending on altitude and your ingredients.
The display shows Remaining Time and Current Temperature. You can change either, or end the cycle, at any time.
To pause, press START/PAUSE or the lid's lock button. Close the lid until it clicks, then press START/PAUSE to continue.
When the timer is up, Lux alerts you and shows DRYING COMPLETE.

Next step

Ready to infuse? Follow the Lux Infuse cycle guide. For time and temperature ideas by herb and oil, see the LĒVO calculator.

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