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In-use electrical
outlet cover
REMOVE FINISHED COMPOST
Leave compost in the tray as long as possible to cure and dry. Check the tray just before each transfer. Empty it if
half full or more. Fresh compost attracts earthworms and beneficial insects, so be sure to deposit it outdoors.
THE FIRST BATCH may be very wet and lumpy because the compost cultures are not yet established. Discard
the first batch.
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The area under the tray may contain some stray compost.
Clean this area. Reinsert the tray quickly to prevent more compost from falling there.
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Close the door tightly. Resume normal use or initiate a transfer if ready.
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See TROUBLESHOOTING section if compost is wet, dry, lumpy, or has odors or mold.
All of these can be improved with practice.
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You can use the compost outdoors right away, or store outdoors for later use.
See GARDENING WITH COMPOST.
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Do not cover fresh compost for prolonged periods – it needs fresh air to breath.
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Rain, snow, dry, wet, hot, or freezing cold storage locations are ok.
ADJUST POWER SETTING
Press the button to adjust the power setting which varies the timing of mixing, air flow, and temperature. Higher
power works faster, but you should make sure to not dry out your compost.
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PET MODE
is best for normal every day usage and large quantities of food, tough or wet foods, or if you
experience odors, wetness, or lumpy compost.
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ORGANIC MODE
is ideal if you are not adding new material every day.
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VACATION
is best for if you are away for the weekend or on vacation
and want to cure waste.
CLEARING A JAM
1. In the rare event that the jam light comes on, just wait 24 hours. The unit will attempt to clear the jam automatically,
and it is usually successful.
2. If the jam light stays on for more than 24 hours, remove the jammed material from the mixing chamber. Usually it
is a large, hard, or fibrous item, or a wad of tough material. The unit may just be overloaded – remove some
material. Press the button to try mixing again and resume normal operation.
3. In the future, avoid whatever jammed or cut it smaller. DO NOT overload. See Food Guide (included).
OUTDOOR USE
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Freezing outdoor winters are ok. Warm locations up to 120°F (50°C) produce compost
faster. Please place under coverage such as an owning or under shelter.
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Protect power supply from weather. We recommend an “in-use” electrical outlet cover,
available at most hardware stores. Otherwise, keep the power supply covered or
indoors.
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