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FILLING YOUR DEVICE

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CAUTION 

Certain foods can NEVER be processed by the  

Tero device. Foods that are too hard and liquids  

can cause irreparable damage to the device.

Hard shells and 

carcasses (walnut, 

lobster, oysters, 

coconut, etc.)

Any liquid

Chewing gum  

and candy

Anything that is  

not food waste

Hard bones, such as those  

of beef and pork

Hard pits (mangoes, 

peaches, nectarines, etc.)

Cooking oil  

and other fats

Foods that can NEVER be processed by the Tero 

TERO - USER’S GUIDE

Summary of Contents for TERO-1000

Page 1: ...1 USER S GUIDE TM MC ...

Page 2: ...User s Guide The easy way to recycle your food waste TM MC ...

Page 3: ...hat you need to know before filling your device 8 4 2 Acceptable materials 9 5 Starting the Device 12 5 1 Button and lights 12 5 2 Starting a cycle 13 6 End of a Cycle 15 6 1 Emptying your Tero device 15 7 Care and Cleaning 17 7 1 Reloading the anti odor filter and replacing the dust filter 17 7 1 1 Replacing the activated carbon granules 17 7 1 2 Maintenance and changing the dust filter 17 7 1 3 ...

Page 4: ...the bucket 17 Unplug the device before inserting or removing parts 18 Household use only FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and complies with the Canadian ICES 003 NMB 003 standard Its operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference...

Page 5: ... 60Hz 500W maximum ENERGY CONSUMPTION Less than 1 kWh cycle CYCLE TIME 2 5 to 8 hours NOISE LEVEL Less than 60 dB Technical Specifications A Ventilation plate B Refillable anti odor tray C An activated carbon dust filter D Dust filter grid E Tero device F Non stick bucket G Blades H Two bags of activated carbon granules to capture odors TERO USER S GUIDE B C D A E F G H ...

Page 6: ...o 4 months to ensure an odorless cycle Remove the ventilation plate from the cover To do this lift the rear part of the piece and pull toward you 03 1 4 CAUTION Do not operate the device in a confined space Installation Note The Tero anti odor filter kit was specially designed to neutralize unpleasant odors that can be released during the processing of your food waste However no filter can complet...

Page 7: ... 4 Take the two bags of granules and pour the entire content of the two bags into the refillable anti odor tray making sure to fill the container to the top and spread the granules evenly CAUTION Pour the entire contents of the two bags of activated carbon granules into the refillable anti odor tray so that it is fully filled and the filter can neutralize as much odor as possible 3 2 TERO USER S G...

Page 8: ...llable anti odor tray in its compartment in the lid of the device Replace the ventilation plate on the cover of the device NOTE First insert the hooks of the plate into the slots provided in the lid then press the back of the plate to secure it to the lid This ensures that the refillable anti odor tray holds in place when opening the device 6 7 8 CLICK Place the refillable anti odor tray on the co...

Page 9: ...of odorous dust Just like the activated granules the pre filter should be changed every 3 to 4 months It must also be cleaned regularly to remove any dust it might have picked up For further details on maintenance refer to section 7 Place the pre filter in the grid NOTE When you receive your device the pre filter will already be installed in the right place Replace the grid in the device cover by ...

Page 10: ... blades are not already installed before filling the device with food the food could block the blade lock and prevent the appliance from working properly Do not use the device if the blades are damaged Respect the fill line of the bucket CAUTION Do not overload the device this may cause a blockage during the cycle or prevent the proper completion of a cycle Only add the foods that are recommended ...

Page 11: ...ereals grains nuts without husks and legumes Leftover meat fish and poultry Eggs and eggshells Cheese and dairy products solids Small bones of poultry and fish Tero tip 1 To ensure an ideal processing cycle it is strongly recommended to add a variety of foods to each cycle Avoid adding a single type of table scrap in very large quantities especially if it falls into the category of In small doses ...

Page 12: ...se irreparable damage to the device Hard shells and carcasses walnut lobster oysters coconut etc Any liquid Chewing gum and candy Anything that is not food waste Hard bones such as those of beef and pork Hard pits mangoes peaches nectarines etc Cooking oil and other fats Foods that can NEVER be processed by the Tero TERO USER S GUIDE ...

Page 13: ...r or stick to the sides of the bucket Very salty foods fast food chips ultra processed foods etc are to be used sparingly in your plants as too much sodium may harm them For more information on foods that can be processed or not processed by the Tero device please visit our website teroinnovation ca food waste Foods high in water content Jams and peanut butter Rice pasta and starchy foods Very sal...

Page 14: ...ow the icon each representing a phase of the cycle Heating 90 minute phase When all components of those icons are off the cycle is complete Anti odor filter icon This indicator light glows white to let you know that the odor filter has reached saturation and that it is time to add a new refill This indication ensures an odorless transformation of your waste into fertilizer For more information on ...

Page 15: ...ot be removed by pulling upwards Add your food waste CAUTION Certain foods cannot be added to the Tero device See page 10 for more information Respect the maximum height indicated in the bucket 1 2 3 STARTING THE DEVICE Tero tip The device can be started at any desired frequency either daily or weekly To avoid any risk of odors before starting a cycle Tero recommends starting the device within 5 d...

Page 16: ... range from 2 5 to 8 hours The device and its lights will turn off automatically when the cycle is complete or when the maximum duration of 8 hours has been reached 4 5 6 STARTING THE DEVICE CLICK Tero tip Avoid opening the cover during the cycle The cycles are monitored by sensors to control the internal environment of the device Opening the lid could therefore affect the processing performance T...

Page 17: ...NGER INJURY HAZARD Let the interior of the device cool down before handling it The bucket its handle and the blades could still be hot at the end of a cycle Remove the blades Unlock the blades by turning them half way clockwise DANGER INJURY HAZARD The blades are sharp Only handle them by the top part which is not sharp Remove the bucket by grasping it by the handle TERO USER S GUIDE ...

Page 18: ...fore adding food in the bucket To lock the blades on their rotation bracket they must be turned anticlockwise They will be securely attached to their support when they cannot be removed by pulling upwards 4 5 END OF A CYCLE Tero tip For tips on using the fertilizer consult our printed or online Fertilizer Guide at teroinnovation ca fertilizer If the bucket needs to be cleaned refer to Section 7 fo...

Page 19: ...rtilizer but are still composed of nutrients that are beneficial to your soil in the long term and free of harmful elements CAUTION Do not put activated carbon granules in the bucket of the Tero device These granules could damage the coating and grinding system of the device To change the granules of the anti odor filter follow the filling procedure in Section 3 2 7 1 2 Maintenance and changing th...

Page 20: ...located in the cover of the device using the opening on the side Remove the dust filter that needs to be replaced and place a new dust filter in the grid Replace the grid in the device cover by pressing hard on the two black snaps TERO USER S GUIDE ...

Page 21: ...es soak for a few minutes before cleaning them in order to dislodge most of the food that might have stuck to the sides A long handled brush may be required for hard to reach dirt Remove the blades from the device DANGER INJURY HAZARD Make sure that the device is cooled down to avoid burns The blades are sharp handle them only by the upper part provided for this purpose Unlock the blades by turnin...

Page 22: ...ery easily afterwards Do not use tools that could damage the non stick coating of the bucket Use a sponge or any soft material for the surfaces CAUTION RISK OF WATER LEAKAGE The bucket has two chimneys with holes at the top that could allow water to drain out from under the bucket if it is too full Soak the bucket outside the device for example in a sink before cleaning CAUTION Make sure the bucke...

Page 23: ...other whole fruit or vegetable To avoid this problem avoid adding liquid items and avoid exceeding the maximum fill line In exceptional cases an 8 hour cycle may be too short to process all the food if the bucket is too full In this case it is possible to start a second cycle with these foods to complete the processing If this happens regularly it can be caused by a problem with the device s venti...

Page 24: ...cool down and avoid touching the hot surfaces Before handling the inside of the device to clean or unclog jammed food items unplug the device from the wall outlet Check if an object appears to be stuck in the device Remove the food that may be too hard for the device to avoid damaging it Avoid placing your fingers in the bucket near the blades Instead use an object to move it You can then turn off...

Page 25: ...e anti odor filter follow the filling procedure in Section 3 2 and reset the indicator by pressing the associated button on the rear of the device If all icons are flashing Significant system error Troubleshooting Unplug the device from the wall outlet and wait 30 seconds before plugging it back Try restarting a cycle If this error reoccurs more than once contact Tero Technical Support If any othe...

Page 26: ... section at teroinnovation ca support For any other questions that have not been answered in this Guide or that require assistance please contact Tero Technical Support Phone Number 1 833 551 3836 teroinnovation ca Support All rights reserved 2022 TM MC ...

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