microgarden KC 300 User manual
KITCHEN COMPOSTER
BY MICROGARDEN
Instruction Manual
KC 300
MD-11300
Let’s get started !
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Important Safety Instructions
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Please read all accompanying instruction material before using your Composter.
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Ensure all electrical components (plug, cords) are kept away from water or other
liquids to protect against electrical shocks.
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Close supervision is necessary when composter is used by or near children.
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Always unplug the unit when not in use or before cleaning. When adding / remov-
ing parts (such as lters or the bucket) also ensure the unit is unplugged.
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If trying to clear a jam, do not use your hands or ngers and always ensure that
the composter is turned o and unplugged.
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Do not operate the composter if the cord or plug is damaged. Similarly, do not
operate if the composter malfunctions or is dropped or damaged. Please con-
tact the Microgarden support team kerry@microgarden.co.za for examination or
repair.
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Do not use any attachments not recommended or sold by Microgarden as these
could damage the composter or otherwise.
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This Composter is intended for household use only. Do not use the composter
outdoors.
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Do not let the electric cord hang over the side of the counter or table or touch hot
surfaces.
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Do not place the composter on or near a hot gas or electric burner or heated
oven.
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Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any appliances which produce
heat.
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To disconnect the machine , turn the composter o, then remove the plug from
the wall outlet.
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Ensure that the composter sits on a at surface when in operation. To allow prop-
er air ow, make sure to place the composter at least 15cm away from walls and
in a well-ventilated space.
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Do not open the lid of the composter while it is running. Always turn o and un-
plug the composter before opening the lid.
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When the composter is not in use, always ensure the lid remains closed to pre-
vent items from falling into it.
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Do not use the composter for anything other than its intended use. Do not alter
or adapt the composter in any way.
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Do not lift lid while the composter is running. Heat warning – contents inside may
be hot.
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Do not ll the bucket more than 75% full to avoid risk of injury or damage to the
appliance.
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Do not immerse in water
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Do not touch the grinding blades when it is moving. Do not remove the bucket
and touch the motor coupler when it is moving.
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What’s in the box?
Manual
Composter
Carbon Filter
Disposal Bucket
Carbon Filter Cap
Get your composter ready !
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4 5
9
Remove the protective lm from
Carbon Filter
Open the Filter Lid
6 Insert the Carbon Filter into the Composter 7 Fit the Corban Filter Cap on the
Carbon lter
8 Close the lter lid Press the sides of the lid
until it is ush.
3 Remove the protective lm
and put the Disposal Bucket
back in the composter
2 Take out the Disposal Bucket
1 Press the OPEN BUTTON to
open the cover
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Dont’sDo’s
What can I put in my composter ?
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Fruit and vegetable scraps
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Food leftovers
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Plate scrapings
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Meat scraps
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Soft bones (sh)
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Soft shells (egg, shrimp)
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Coee lters, grounds
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Tea bags
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Soft peels
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Starches ( b re a d , p a s t a , r ic e ,
potatoes,cereals,oats and other
grains)
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Dairy products ( c h e e s e , y o g u r t )
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Houseplants,plants and owers
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Hard bones (chicken, beef, pork,
lamb )
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Cooking oils,grease,liquids
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Fruit pits(avocados, peaches,
apricots, nectarines, mango)
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Lined bags(chips,cookie,pet food)
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Soiled diapers, baby wipes
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Cigarettes
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Metal , plastic ,glass
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Foil wrap
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Alcohol
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Produce netting
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Styrofoam
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Pet waste
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Pineapple head
NOTE: Make sure to cut up rigid stems/ brous vegetables (e.g.:
ower stems, broccoli stems, kale stems 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 on the don’t column, warranty
is void. See page 6 for recommodations.
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In ModerationCut up Prior
+- 10 cm
We recommend the following
Corn cobs & husk
Large fruit seeds
and peels
Dead plants/ower
stems and tougher
weeds
Fibrous herbs
(i.e. parsley & coriander ) Starches
(i.e. rice,bread,pasta,noodles,
cereals,grains...)
Whole fruits or a high ratio of
sugar-rich fruits.
Fibrous vegetables
(i.e. asparagus & celery )
Safely Connect the Com-
poster
4 Start a cycle by touching
the ON/OFF button for 2
seconds.
5
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Let’s get started
Press the OPEN BUTTON to
open the cover
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Add waste to the bucket
Close the lid
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3
• Waste must t into the bucket without using force.
• Cut waste into smaller pieces if necessary.
• Fill the bucket to a max of 75% full.
• Do not ll all the way to the rim of the bucket.
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Normal Process
Phase 1 Drying Mode. During this cycle the
food waste is heated. The blade will
rotate periodically.
Drying / Grind Mode. During this
cycle the heating of the food waste
is continued . The blade will rotate
at full speed.This Process will last for
about 1.5.hours
Phase 3
Phase 2
Cooling & UV-C Mode. The food
waste is now dry and the process of
cooling and sterilisation starts.
Phase 4 Storage Mode. The food waste is now
ready to be used as a pre compost .
Turn o and unplug the composter.
The unit will sterilise from time to time
until unplugged or reset.
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How to care for your Composter
Cleaning your composter:
Cleaning your bucket:
Smart Self-Cleaning mode:
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To keep your composter at optimal performance, clean routinely.
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Ensure your composter is unplugged before cleaning.
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To wash the exterior of the composter simply wipe with a damp
dish cloth. If your composter is particularly dirty, add a small
amount of dish soap to your cleaning process.
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Finally use a dry cloth to remove excess moisture.
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Never submerge your composter under water. There are electrical
components, and any excess water would cause signicant dam-
age and could cause electric shock.
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The bucket can be easily removed and washed by hand or placed
in the dishwasher, for more thorough cleaning.
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Ensure the bucket is free from any excess dirt/particles before
placing in the dishwasher
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If placing in the dishwasher it should run on a hot cycle.
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As the bucket is made from steel , be sure to let it cool down be-
fore handling and placing it back inside the composter unit.
The Composter comes with a Smart Self-Cleaning Mode.
See instruction on page 10
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The Smart Self-Cleaning Mode
Activate the Smart
Self-Cleaning cycle
Pour water into the bucket
not more than 75% full
1 Put the bucket back into the
composter
2 2
Phase 1 UV-C Mode. During this cycle sterili-
sation starts and will last for 30 min
Phase 2 Cleaning Mode. During this cycle the
water will be heated for 30 min.
Phase 3 Storage Mode. The cycle is now
nished and the water can be careful-
ly disposed o.
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Safely Disonnect the
Composter
Replacing the Activated Carbon Filter
It is recommended that the Activated Carbon Filter is replaced every
2 months with regular usage .
Remove the Filter Cap
from the Carbon Filter
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5
2 3
8
4 Remove the protective lm from
the New Carbon Filter
Open the Filter Lid
Remove the Carbon Filter from
the Composter
Insert the Carbon Filter into
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6 Insert the Carbon Filter into the Composter.
Right side up ! 7 Fit the Carbon Filter Cap on the
Carbon lter
8 Close the lter lid Press the sides of the lid
until it is ush.
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How to feed your garden with what
comes out of the Composter.
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If you have a compost heap at home you can throw the pre-com-
post directly onto the heap – The pre-compost has no odour and
does not attract unwanted animals. If mold occurs this is a good
sign that decomposition is underway , the mold will disappear
after a few days.
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Feed your garden.Sprinkle pre-compost amongst your shrubs - 1
bucket pre-compost to 3-5 square meters of garden .DO NOT PUT
PRE-COMPOST on your grass.
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If you don’t have a garden, you can store your pre-compost in a
bin (odour free) When full drop o at your local composting site or
municipal garden waste facility.
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Look for your closest drop o facility below.
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If you have a worm farm – give it to your worms – ours LOVE it!
Sustainable Seas Trust (SST) has a map of over 3000 recycle places in
South Africa.
https://sst.org.za/
https://sstafrica.org.za/my_map/index_waste_recycle.html
Tips for Performance
1. Have an even mix of light and heavy food scraps interspersed.
2. Do not leave your unprocessed waste for a long period of time
(over a week). Run a smaller cycle if necessary.
3. Avoid large amounts of dense or moisture-rich composition foods
such as condiments and high sugar fruits.
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Troubleshooting
What should I do if……
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Replace Activated Carbon Filter.
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Check for old waste build up
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Don’t let waste sit for too long
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Listen for if the grinder is moving or if the fan is on. If not, there
may be a jam.
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Unplug composter, open the lid and remove the waste causing
the jam
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Close the lid and restart the cycle
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Make sure the bucket is inserted correctly. The cogs on the
bottom of the bucket need to slot into the drive shaft of the
composter.
My compost is too wet?
My composter is producing bad odors?
My Composter is taking too long?
I can’t close the lid !
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Drain liquid from waste before placing it in the bucket
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Add dry waste – grains, bread etc.
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Can I run a half load? How full is the minimum and maximum?
What does it mean if the “Dry” and “Grind” buttons ash?
You can run a load as small as you want. The composter will run with low
content capacity, however, the cycle may complete faster .DO NOT RUN
EMPTY. Do not ll the bucket more than 75% full..
Blade is jammed from pieces of food that are too big, long bers in food or
too much food in the bucket.
If I open the lid or the composter stops or is unplugged in the mid-
dle of running, is it hot? What do I do to start it up again?
Bucket and contents will be hot CAUTION DO NOT TOUCH! There may be
some steam so STAND BACK. To restart, close the lid and press ON. It starts
the whole cycle again but will still process the waste. The cycle might take
a shorter time with half processed waste. Composter will not start again if
contents are too hot, you might need to allow for the composter to cool for
10 min before starting again.
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
YOU WILL NEED TO CLEAR THE ERROR - Turn the composter o, unplug
the composter . Carefully remove the food that is causing the jam.
CAUTION Contents might be hot.
Once removed close lid, plug in composter, once the composter has
suciently cooled you can start a cycle once again.
> 3 seconds.
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Can my composter sit with unprocessed waste for a few days
while I ll it? Will it smell?
What does it mean if the “Grind” and “Cooling” buttons ash?
A few days are ok. We do not recommend leaving waste for longer than a
week. Filter odour control is not active while the composter is not running,
so you might smell it. We recommend running a smaller cycle if you can so
that you are not leaving waste in there for too long.
The process was interupted by opening the bucket or by the power being
cut o.
When trying to restart The “Grind” and Cooling” buttons will ash. You can
not reset this error . To reset the content needs to cool down .When the
content is at room temperture you can start the process again.
What does it mean if the ON/OFF and UV light ash?
What do I do if I accidently start a cycle?
The full cycle is nished and the machine is now in Storage Mode , this
mode makes sure the contents of the bucket stay hygienic; it will run the
UV light very 15 min (using minimal energy) till you open the lid.
Either immediately open the lid as this should stop the cycle OR reset by
holding down the ON/OFF button as below for more then > 3 Seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
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Product Specications
Product Name: Food Waste Composter
Model KC300 /MD-11300
Processing Cycles Drying, Mixing, Cooling
Input 220V-240V – 50 Hz
Wattage 550 W
Energy Usage per Cycle 2.75 Kw
Capacity 3 L
Colour White / Dark Grey
Warranty 1 year -see full policy
Dimensions out of the box H36 x L28 x W33 cm
Noise level 60 Decibles
Nett Weight 9.8 kg
Usage Indoor Usage Only
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Safety Standards:
IEC 60335-1 TEST REPORT / DL-20220827006S 2022
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Warranty
Registration of your warranty
You can read the terms,eect and limitation of our warranty be-
low by scanning QR code below ?
You can read register you warranty by scanning QR code below ?
https://microgarden.co.za/kitchen-composter-warranty/
https://microgarden.co.za/kitchen-composter-register-warranty/
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