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- Page 1 ® Eco 3 FC-200 U S E R M A N U A L...
- Page 3 90%*, leaving a by-product which can be safely used in the 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SPECIFICATIONS THIS BOX CONTAINS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FOODCYCLER FOODCYCLER SETUP RUNNING A CYCLE TIPS FOR RUNNING & MAINTAINING YOUR FOODCYCLER REPLACING YOUR CARBON FILTER PELLETS WHAT CAN BE CYCLED? YOUR HOMEMADE SOIL AMENDMENT ERROR CODES... -
Page 5: Important Safeguards
Electrical Rating: Make sure the electrical rating on the extension cord is higher than the rating on the FoodCycler Eco 3™. This ensures that the cord can handle the electrical load. Grounding: If your FoodCycler Eco 3™ has a grounding plug, the extension cord you use must also be a grounded, 3-wire cord. -
Page 6: Specifications
Specifications Product Name FoodCycler Eco 3™ Model Number FC-200 | FC-200E Processing Mode(s) Drying, Grinding, Cooling Maximum Wattage 500W Power Input FC-200 110-120V 60 Hz FC-200E 220-240V 50/60Hz Energy Usage Running 0.9 kWh per cycle (average) Standby 0.5 kWh per month (average) -
Page 7: This Box Contains
This Box Contains Each one of these parts forms the complete FoodCycler system. Your FoodCycler will arrive with the Removable Bucket, Refillable Carbon Filter and Bucket Lid in their correct placement inside the unit. Eco 3™ FoodCycler (FC-200/200E) Removable Bucket Lid... -
Page 8: Getting To Know Your Foodcycler
Getting to Know Your FoodCycler P O W E R B U T T O N Press once to start the cycle. Open lid to pause cycle. To turn unit off: press and hold Power button for 3 seconds until all lights are illuminated. Press again to turn unit off. -
Page 9: Foodcycler Setup
FoodCycler Setup Rotate lid counterclockwise to unlock, and remove from unit. Remove the Carbon Refill Pack and power cord from Bucket. Remove the empty Refillable Carbon Filter Cartridge from the unit by pulling backward on the cartridge until it is freed from the back of the unit (follow removable filter sticker on cartridge venting). -
Page 10: Running A Cycle
82.4°F). Once complete, the unit will shut itself off. *While you can add food waste to your Bucket while it is seated inside the FoodCycler, we recommend removing your Bucket from the unit prior to adding food waste to the Bucket. Food waste which falls outside of the Bucket and into the unit may cause damage to internal components. -
Page 11: Tips For Running & Maintaining Your Foodcycler
K E E P I N G Y O U R F O O D C Y C L E R C L E A N To keep your FoodCycler clean, first ensure that the unit is unplugged. Then, using a damp, wrung-out cloth, wipe down the outside surface of the unit, around the Bucket compartment of the unit, and along the outside of the Bucket. -
Page 12: Replacing Your Carbon Filter Pellets
Replacing Your Carbon Filter Pellets Replace the Carbon Filter Pellets in your Refillable Carbon Filter Cartridge when the Carbon Filter Replacement Indication is illuminated (see page 4 for details), or when you notice strong odors during cycling. Note: The Carbon Filter Replacement Indication is only a reminder;... -
Page 13: What Can Be Cycled
What Can Be Cycled? P l e a s e N o t e : You will achieve ideal cycle results if your cycle contains a variety of food wastes. Large items such as corn husks and melons should be cut up into pieces no larger than the length of your thumb. -
Page 14: Your Homemade Soil Amendment
H O W Y O U R U N I T C R E A T E S S O I L A M E N D M E N T Using the efficient Vortech™ Grinding System, the FoodCycler pulverizes and aerates nearly all types of food waste. -
Page 15: Faq
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. - Page 16 H O W D O I K E E P M Y B U C K E T C L E A N ? The FoodCycler™ Bucket is designed to self-clean with every cycle. It is normal to have a residue in the base and sides of the Bucket after some cycles.
- Page 17 D U R I N G T H E C Y C L E ? The FoodCycler Eco 3™ is designed to continue running from the point in the cycle at which it was operating prior to the loss of power. If 1-2 hours have passed since the unit lost power mid- cycle, we suggest you reset the cycle by turning the unit off (by pressing and holding the Power button for 3 seconds until all LEDs flash, then pressing Power once to begin a new cycle).
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Page 18: Error Codes
Error Codes A B N O R M A L A I R T E M P E R A T U R E The unit has detected abnormal operating temperature. The unit will not proceed until the warning indicator is cleared. 1. - Page 19 P a g e l e f t i n t e n t i o n a l l y b l a n k .
- Page 20 F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . f o o d c y c l e r . c o m F o o d C y c l e r i s t h e a w a r d - w i n n i n g f o o d w a s t e r e c y c l i n g i n n o v a t i o n b r a n d r e g i s t e r e d u n d e r F o o d C y c l e S c i e n c e...
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The filter cover in the lid will not stay on the lid, keeps falling out
To fix the filter cover on the lid of the FoodCycler Eco 3 that keeps falling out, follow these steps:
1. Ensure the filter is filled and properly seated in the lid cavity.
2. Slide the filled Refillable Carbon Filter into the unit cavity by hinging the cartridge into the cavity and swinging it into place.
3. Check for a click sound to confirm the lid is properly seated.
If the filter cover continues to fall out, make sure it is installed correctly and securely latched with a click.
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