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DO NOT consume or ingest recycled food compound or any food waste that has been placed into the bucket.
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Using recycled food compound (RFC) as soil fertilizer:
DO NOT incorporate any RFC by-product that contains animal protein (e.g., chicken bones, fish bones, etc.) into your soil.
In most cases, and depending on your existing soil makeup, using the RFC as a soil amendment will incorporate all necessary nutrients to promote plant growth. Delaying planting
by 1-4 weeks after the application of RFC to soil allows for the breakdown of the RFC, which makes more nutrients available for uptake by growing plants. Always be mindful of the
sodium content of food waste being incorporated into the RFC that will serve as a soil amendment. Food with too high of concentration of sodium (like animal protein) could have a
detrimental effect on the growth of plants and Vitamix recommends that you DO NOT incorporate any RFC into your soil that contains animal protein Vitamix recommends that you
add RFC to your soil in a ratio of 11 parts soil to 1 part RFC by volume (11:1).
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If you choose not to use your food waste as a fertilizer, follow your local codes to dispose in your trash collection.
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Both the exterior of the unit and the removable bucket should be cleaned regularly.
Note: With particularly stubborn grime, you can add a small amount of dish soap to
your damp dish cloth before thoroughly wringing out most of the moisture.
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
DO NOT immerse the base unit in
any liquid, including water.
ONLY use an earthed outlet.
DO NOT
remove the earth.
DO NOT
use an adapter.
DO NOT
use an extension cable.
Always unplug before removing the
lid, cleaning or when not in use.
Failure to follow instructions can
cause death or electric shock.
Cleaning the Collection Lid:
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The collection lid is dishwasher-safe.
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You must remove the carbon filter liner prior to placing in the dishwasher or immersing in
water. See page 12.
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To handwash the lid, use a wrung-out dishcloth or paper towel to wipe away any food waste
residue that has adhered to the outer plastic part of the lid, or the inner silver grill.
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Do not attempt to wash the filter. Replacements are sold separately at Vitamix.com.
1.
Soak a dish cloth and wring out the dish cloth until damp (not dripping wet).
2.
Wipe down the outside of the main body.
3.
Remove any remaining moisture with a clean, dry towel or cloth.
4.
Remove the bucket.
5.
Remove all blockages and loose particles from the bucket.
6.
Place the bucket into the lower rack of the dishwasher.
7.
If using the hot cycle in the dishwasher, allow your bucket to cool before handling it, or placing
it back in your FoodCycler.
Note: You can also hand wash your bucket. Use warm water, a small amount of dish soap and a dish
cloth. Scrub around and beneath the grinding arms as much as possible to clean all surfaces.
Periodically clean the inside of the unit with the bucket removed.
1.
Turn off and unplug the unit.
2.
Use a damp dish cloth that is not dripping to wipe down the interior surfaces.
3.
Allow the inside surfaces to completely dry before using.
