AIRTHEREAL R500 Electric Kitchen Composter User Manual

June 13, 2024
AIRTHEREAL

AIRTHEREAL R500 Electric Kitchen Composter User Manual
AIRTHEREAL R500 Electric Kitchen Composter

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This product is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and is not intended to be used for commercial purposes

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS: To avoid the risk of serious injury when using your kitchen composter and accessories, basic safety precautions must be followed, including but not limited to the following.

  • To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put in water or other liquids.

  • This composter is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

  • Turn the appliance OFF and unplug from the power outlet when not in use, before assembling/disassembling parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull the power cord.

  • When Permanently Installed – Make sure appliance is OFF when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

  • Avoid contacting moving parts. Do not attempt to defeat or override any safety interlock mechanisms.

  • Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact AIRTHEREAL customer service team for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.

  • The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the AIRTHEREAL may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

  • Do not use outdoors.

  • Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

  • Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades or discs while processing food to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the food processor. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the food composter is powered off and unplugged from the power outlet

  • Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.

  • To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or discs on base without first putting the bucket properly in place.

  • Be certain the cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance

  • Never feed food by hand. Always use a food pusher.

  • Do not fill the bucket above the (top edge of the bucket) (maximum fill line) (or maximum marked capacity) to avoid risk of injury due to damage to the cover or bucket.

  • Allow the composter to cool before opening the lid (approximately 35 minutes after the cycle has completed).
    Allow the composter’s interior components to cool completely before handling. Use the handles or knobs provided for safe handling.

  • Ensure that the composter is placed on a flat surface when in operation. To allow proper air flow, make sure to place the machine at least 10 inches away from all walls and in a well ventilated space.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard.

  • Please make sure the operating voltage is the same as labeled. After installed, plug the unit into a 120V AC socket-outlet.
  • For your safety, please insert the plug correctly.
  • Always unplug before removing the lid, cleaning or when not in use.

Failure to follow instructions can cause death or electric shock.

IMPORTANT NOTES!

THE INSTRUCTIONS APPEARING IN THIS USE AND CARE MANUAL CANNOT
COVER EVERY POSSIBLE CONDITION AND SITUATION THAT MAY OCCUR.
COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION MUST BE PRACTICED WHEN OPERATING
AND MAINTAINING ANY APPLIANCE.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model R500
Processing Cycles Drying, Grinding, Cooling
Rated Voltage 120V, 60HZ
Input Power 500W max. ( Grinding & Drying)
Capacity 5.4pint (2.5L)
Processing Time 2-7 hours
Electricity Consumption 0.25 kWh (1.0Pint / 0.5L Disposal)

1.60 kWh (4.2pint / 2.0L Disposal)

Waste Volume Reduction| 80-90%
Filter| Activated Carbon
Noise Level| <60dB
Item Dimensions (L x W x H)| 12.5 x 10.0 x 12.5 inch (318 x 255 x 318 mm)
Item weight| 16.8 lbs (7.6 kg)

PARTS

OPERATION

  1. Remove the Filter label
    Remove the back panel, take off the black stickers from the back of the carbon filter, then replace all parts.

  2. Open lid
    Grab the handle of the lid and turn counterclockwise until the unlock arrow on the lid is lined up with the arrow on the bucket.

  3. Remove the bucket from the unit
    Using the handle, pull the bucket straight up from the unit.

  4. Add waste to the bucket
    Refer to “WHAT CAN I PUT IN MY COMPOSTER” on page 8 for guidance.

    • Waste must fit into the bucket without using force or packing it down.
    • Cut waste into smaller pieces if necessary.
    • Fill up the bucket no higher than the max line.
    • Do not direct excess moisture into the bucket.
  5. Place the bucket with waste back into the unit
    Insert the bucket by aligning the arrow on the rim of the bucket with the arrow on the interior of the unit.
    If the bucket does not fit into place, slightly turn the bolt on the bucket’s bottom and try again.

  6. Close the lid

    • Put the lid of the bucket on the machine stably, and screw the lid to the body according to the lock instruction on the body.
  7. Plug in the composter
    LED lights will flash and have a beep alarm.

  8. Start a cycle by pressing the button.
    Touch the On/Of switch button, the blue light is always on, and the machine will start to run.
    The unit’s cycle will run anywhere between 2-7 hours, depending on what is being cycled, and the volume of the contents.

NOTE:

  • When the unit is plugged in the On/Off button will flash on and off once indicating that the composter has entered STANDBY mode. In STANDBY mode, no LED lights will be illuminated.
  • To enter PROCESSING mode, press the On/Off button once. The Drying LED will illuminate, indicating that the Drying cycle has begun. The On/Off symbol will illuminate when the unit is in PROCESSING mode.
  • Removing the lid or pressing the On/Off button during PROCESSING mode is NOT RECOMMENDED.
  • If the lid is opened during PROCESSING mode, the existing cycle will be paused and the On/Off button will flash. Once the lid is closed and locked, the cycle will resume.
  • To pause the PROCESSING mode, tap the On/Off button once. Tap the On/Off button again to return to work.
  • To reset the unit, press and hold the On/Off button for 3 seconds.

PROCESSING

ON/OFF Power on/off , pause
Drying Light The drying cycle can last anywhere from 30-70 minutes. The unit

will automatically switch to the grinding cycle after the drying cycle has completed.
Grinding Light| The grinding cycle is the longest cycle mode. The maximum time is 5.5 hours. Once this cycle is done, the unit will switch automatically to cooling.
Cooling Light| The cooling cycle is the last mode in the unit’s cycle. The cooling mode lasts approximately 10 minutes
Change Filter| The change filter light will illuminate when it is time to change your filters. You must manually reset the Change Filter light after you have installed new filters.

Cycle completion
The unit will beep once the cycle is complete.

NOTE:
DO NOT put your hands inside the composter until it has completely finished cycling, has gone through all cycle modes, and you have unplugged the unit.

WHAT CAN I PUT IN MY COMPOSTER

See below for what can and can not be put in the composter.

Do put in Don’t put in

•   Weeds / dead houseplants

•   Nuts (Beans/Seeds)

•   Soft bones (fish)

•   Soft shells (eggs, shrimp)

•   Soft peels (watermelon, melon)

•   Fruit and vegetable scraps

•   Food leftovers, plate scrapings

•   Dairy products (cheese, yogurt)

•   Meat scraps ( Fish/shellfish/poultry)

•   Coffee filters, grounds, and tea bags

•  Small amounts of starches (bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, cereals, oats and other grains)

•  Small amounts of Sauces (Jam/sauce/salad dressing/Peanut Butter)

| •   Candy/gum

•   Flammable materials (alcohol)

•   Decomposable tableware

•   Hard bones (beef, pork, lamb)

•   Cooking oil, grease, liquids

•   Large-grained fruit cores (peach cores, etc.)

•   Diapers, wipes, hygiene products

Warning:

•  Do not leave foreign objects, such as spoons, forks, knives or other utensils in the bucket as this will damage the unit components when starting the composter and may cause injury.

Note: make sure to cut up to big food/rigid stems/fibrous vegetables (e.g. corn/corn husk, flower stems, Fiber plant, etc.) so that they don’t get stuck during grinding. If the bucket appears to be damaged from the addition of any of the items listed in the don’t put in column, the warranty is void.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR COMPOSTER

Cleaning your composter

We recommend cleaning the composter exterior once a month or as frequently as you would clean any other kitchen appliance. To keep your machine at optimal performance, clean the interior of the bucket routinely.

  1. Ensure your composter is unplugged before cleaning.
  2. Simply wipe with a damp dish cloth. If your composter is particularly dirty, add a small amount of dish soap to your cleaning process.
  3. Use a dry cloth to remove excess moisture.

Note: never submerge your composter under water. There are electrical components inside and any excess water can cause significant damage and may cause electric shock.

Cleaning the bucket

The bucket can be easily removed and washed by hand or placed in the dishwasher for a more thorough cleaning.

  • Allow your bucket to cool before handling it or placing it back in your composter.
  • It is recommended to soak for a while before cleaning.

Ensure the bucket is free from any excess dirt/ particles before placing it in the dishwasher.

REPLACE THE CARBON FILTER

Note:

  • The biodegradable activated carbon filter can be stored for 6 months in the working environment of the kitchen composter, and can be stored for more than 1 year in a normal sealed environment.
  • If it will not be used for a long time, please remove the activated carbon filter and keep it sealed.
  1. Remove the filter caps.

  2. Locate and remove the filters.

  3. Install the new filters.
    Note: take off the white stickers before installing the filters.

  4. After replacing the filter cartridge, press and hold the filter reset indicator light for 3 seconds. The red light will go out, the life of the filter cartridge will reset to zero, and the life of the new filter cartridge will be counted again.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Issue Indication (must have 5 beep alarm) Solution
Motor locked rotor protection/ Motor overload protection Drying and switch
lights flashing at the same time Need to reduce the amount of disposal or cut

into small pieces
Motor open circuit fault| Grinding and switch lights flashing at the same time| Contact Airthereal for assistance
Heating failure| Cooling switch light flashing at the same time
Heating temperature sensor failure| Drying, grinding and switch light flash at the same time
Outlet air temperature sensor failure| Grinding, cooling light, and switch light flash at the same time
Fan failure| Drying, grinding, cooling and switch light flash at the same time
Outlet air temperature is too high| Drying, cooling and switch light flashing at the same time

LIMITED WARRANTY

We provide a 1-year warranty. For more information please visit www.airthereal.com/warranty.

What’s covered?
Defects due to faulty materials and/or workmanship of the product

What’s not covered?

  1. Damage caused by the owner when attempting to fix or alter the product by himself or herself.
  2. Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, alterations, or unauthorized repair.
  3. Natural depreciation.

Warranty Period
Warranty becomes effective from the date of original purchase and will last for 1 year.

Who’s covered?
This limited warranty is only effective for the original purchaser. It is non- transferable.

How to request warranty services?
To obtain the benefit of this warranty, please email support@airthereal.com.
Our customer service team will address your issue as soon as possible!

Always here to help you:
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