TRANSFER COMPOST
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REMOVE FINISHED COMPOST
Transfer compost down to the tray every 1-3 weeks when compost
looks like soil. Wait until the mixing chamber is at least half full, but
before it is completely full or overloaded as it may jam. It will continue
to compost in the tray. When you push the TRANSFER button, the
motor will mix the compost one last time for a few minutes. Then it will
reverse direction to open the flappers. The
compost will fall down to the tray below, where
it will continue to compost until you remove it.
Finally, the motor will reverse again to close the
flappers. The entire process lasts about 20
minutes.
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.
The area under the tray may contain some stray compost. Clean this
area. Reinsert the tray quickly to prevent more compost from
falling there.
Close the door tightly. Resume normal use or initiate a transfer if
ready.
See TROUBLESHOOTING section if compost is wet, dry, lumpy, or
has odors or mold. All of these can be improved with practice.
You can use the compost outdoors right away, or store outdoors for
later use. See GARDENING WITH COMPOST.
Do not cover fresh compost for prolonged periods – it needs fresh
air to breath.
Rain, snow, dry, wet, hot, or freezing cold storage locations are okay.
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