1 .On the machine and set the temperature at 75 c And pre heat the chamber. Cut the coconut and keep ready to load. 2 .. Load the coconuts Split the coconuts in half and place them on trays in the dryer with the cups facing sideways. 3 .Adjust the temperature Use the energy regulator, inlet valve, and exhaust lid to achieve the desired temperature. For copra, the inlet air temperature is typically 75C. 4. Dry the coconuts Run the dryer for the desired amount of time, which can range from 8 to 14 hours. 5. Remove the shells Once the coconuts are partially dried, remove the outer shells. 6. Repeat Reload the trays with the cups facing up and continue drying until the desired moisture level is reached. The desired moisture level for copra is typically 6%.