NatureMill XE Series Installation Manual

Quick guide
Composting is a natural process to recycle food into fertilizer.
natural processes, it takes time and the right balance. Sawdust is a "brown"
item which balances "green" food scraps. Baking soda reduces acidity.
1. BALANCE
This ratio is important to prevent odors:
1 CUP (250ml)
sawdust pellets
In case of odors, add more sawdust pellets and baking soda and wait 48 hours
before adding more food. Learn how to get free pellets at naturemill.com/free
2. CUT food scraps
avoid jams or damage to the machine. DO NOT overload.
3. LIMIT
broccoli, garlic, citrus fruit, pineapple, to 2-3 small pieces
AVOID
paper, liquid, pits, bones, corn cobs, husks, hard stems
YOU CAN
The motor mixes every 4 hours.
become quiet after adding some food.
Within 48 hours, the compost will start to look
granular and moist, with an earthy aroma.
Steam and heat are good signs!
Once the compost is well mixed
OK
and earthy, push OK to transfer
to the lower tray. It will continue
to compost there. Wait at least 3-
5 days between transfers. Empty
the lower tray when full.
your compost
+
1 TBSP (15 ml)
baking soda
into 4 inch (10 cm) pieces or smaller to
add meat, chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy products.
See Food Guide (over) for a complete list.
READ INSTRUCTIONS FOR DETAILS
EVERY TIME
+
5 CUPS (1.25 l) food scraps
It will
Like other
you add food.
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