Do you have a question about the FC-30 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Lydia Sosa
March 13, 2025
The drying cycle has been running for 8 hr. Can I stop the cycle?
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Mr. Anderson
March 13, 2025
The FoodCycler FC-30 automatically progresses through its cycles, including Drying, Grinding, and Cooling. The total processing time is typically between 4-8 hours, depending on the food waste's amount, density, and moisture. The unit automatically switches between modes and completes the cycle on its own. There is no mention of a manual stop function for the Drying cycle specifically, so it is recommended to allow the unit to complete its full cycle.
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Bruce Nelson
February 3, 2025
We have a two year old unit with two buckets. We use the unit daily some times twice. The unit will not go to solid green light and solid blue, however, the motor comes on. The bucket is half full and the propeller moves. I have unplugged it a few times to reboot it.
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Mr. Anderson
February 10, 2025
If the FoodCycler FC-30 is running with the motor and propeller moving but does not reach a solid green and blue light, possible issues could include:
1. Overloaded Bucket: A flashing Drying light indicates an overload, stopping the unit to prevent motor damage. Remove excess waste and ensure the grinding arm can fully rotate.
2. Lid Not Properly Locked: Ensure the lid is closed and in the locked position. If food waste is preventing closure, remove some waste.
3. Internal Malfunction: If all cycle lights are flashing together or the Grinding/Cooling light is flashing, this indicates an internal issue. Stop using the unit and contact the FoodCycler™ Customer Care Team.
If none of these resolve the issue, further troubleshooting or customer support may be required.
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90% of its original volume, leaving a garden-ready supplement that is scientifically proven to nourish your garden. This guide will familiarize you with your FoodCycler™, introduce you to its features and functions, while also showing you how to use and care for your unit.
C O N T E N T S S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S ............. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S .
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This appliance is intended for household use and other locations where small amounts of food waste are generated. The FoodCycler™ is a Household Electric Appliances product. Basic safety instructions should always be followed when handling electrical appliances. This includes the following: Carefully read all instruction materials accompanying the product.
P A R T S Each one of these parts forms the complete FoodCycler system. Your FoodCycler will be shipped with the waste bucket, carbon filters and lid in their correct placement inside the unit. The filter caps are located inside the unit, in the bucket.
F O O D C Y C L E R ™ U N I T S E T U P 1. Open unit's back panel. 2. Peel off filter stickers, if 3. Open unit lid. applicable* Detailed instructions: Grip Detailed instructions: To the plastic tab (with the *Note: Not all units come with open the lid, turn the lid...
FoodCycler™, we processed by the placement arrow at the do not advise this as it risks FoodCycler™, see page 8.
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A D D I T I O N A L N O T E S O N R U N N I N G A C Y C L E 1) Always ensure that no food waste falls outside of the bucket and into the unit. This may cause damage to the motor and other internal components.
U S I N G Y O U R B Y - P R O D U C T I N T H E G A R D E N Using an intuitive three-phase cycle, the FoodCycler™ pulverizes and aerates nearly all types of food waste.
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T H E F O O D C Y C L E R T I M E - L I N E T H R O U G H O U T T H E D A Y Add food scraps & leftovers throughout the day, or until your bucket is full.
Ensure that the unit is sitting on a flat, dry surface. Do not store the unit next to heaters and kitchen appliances which generate significant heat. Do not store the FoodCycler outdoors, or in any place where it is likely to get wet or subjected to below freezing temperatures.
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candy, gum, nuts or hard shells: these materials may cause serious damage to the bucket, and/or cause a motor overload. Do not add oil, flammable materials or compounds to the unit. Note: If a unit or bucket is damaged from cycling, or coming into contact with, the materials listed above, the associated warranties will be considered void, as the inclusion of these materials goes beyond the reasonable use of the unit.
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We recommend shutting the FoodCycler™ off before leaving your home for an extended period of time. You may also unplug the unit from the wall prior to any trips away from home. Leaving the unit in Active mode (Start button lit up) will also consume the life of the filters.
F O O D C Y C L E R ™ I N D I C A T O R L I G H T S G U I D E L E D L I G H T S The Change Filter light indicates that filter replacement is due every 3-4 months, depending on use.
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O R G R I N D I N G / C O O L I N G L I G H T F L A S H I N G Indicates internal components malfunction. Stop using unit and reach out to the FoodCycler™ Customer Care Team.
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If the user has done this and the unit still does not proceed from Power mode, attempt a manual reset (see below). If the manual reset is unsuccessful, reach out to the FoodCycler™ Customer Care Team. N O P O W E R...
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Do you have a question about the FC-30 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
The drying cycle has been running for 8 hr. Can I stop the cycle?
The FoodCycler FC-30 automatically progresses through its cycles, including Drying, Grinding, and Cooling. The total processing time is typically between 4-8 hours, depending on the food waste's amount, density, and moisture. The unit automatically switches between modes and completes the cycle on its own. There is no mention of a manual stop function for the Drying cycle specifically, so it is recommended to allow the unit to complete its full cycle.
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We have a two year old unit with two buckets. We use the unit daily some times twice. The unit will not go to solid green light and solid blue, however, the motor comes on. The bucket is half full and the propeller moves. I have unplugged it a few times to reboot it.
If the FoodCycler FC-30 is running with the motor and propeller moving but does not reach a solid green and blue light, possible issues could include:
1. Overloaded Bucket: A flashing Drying light indicates an overload, stopping the unit to prevent motor damage. Remove excess waste and ensure the grinding arm can fully rotate.
2. Lid Not Properly Locked: Ensure the lid is closed and in the locked position. If food waste is preventing closure, remove some waste.
3. Internal Malfunction: If all cycle lights are flashing together or the Grinding/Cooling light is flashing, this indicates an internal issue. Stop using the unit and contact the FoodCycler™ Customer Care Team.
If none of these resolve the issue, further troubleshooting or customer support may be required.
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