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General| Brand | PELA |
|---|---|
| Model | lomi |
| Category | Kitchen Appliances |
| Language | English |
Read all instructions, handle with care, keep away from liquids, ensure supervision, unplug when not in use, and avoid hazards.
Guidance on using cords, extension cords, and ensuring proper arrangement to prevent tripping hazards.
Processes food waste/bioplastics. Aluminum with non-stick coating, dishwasher safe.
Located at the back, removable for refilling activated charcoal.
Cylindrical filter next to bucket, refilled by twisting the top.
Locks during operation, twists off when cycle is complete.
Fastest results with low energy consumption for food waste; 3-5 hours. No bioplastics.
For bioplastics and compostable goods with food waste; 5-8 hours.
Preserves microorganisms for soil; longest cycle at 16-20 hours. No bioplastics.
Place on flat, dry surface away from walls/cabinets. Store indoors 15-30°C.
Instructions for installing back and top filters with activated charcoal.
Plug the Lomi unit into a power outlet.
Open lid, remove bucket, add waste (75% full), replace bucket, and close lid.
Plug in, press button to start (default Eco-Express), change modes by pressing longer.
Green lights/beep signal completion. Empty bucket; dirt can be composted or used in garden.
Control Lomi with one button to select modes, start cycles, and monitor status.
Hold button for 3s to switch modes, press for 1s to start cycle (button lights blue).
Lights illuminate green during cycles (drying, mixing, cooling); main button turns green on completion.
Lists acceptable food waste, scraps, soft bones, shells, coffee grounds, plants, and yard trimmings.
Lists items like hard bones, oils, fruit pits, soaps, lined bags, diapers, metal, plastic, and pet waste.
Cut rigid stems; warranty void if damaged by don't items. Lomi Approved items tested.
Wipe exterior with damp cloth, use dish soap if needed, dry thoroughly. Never submerge.
Remove bucket and wash by hand or dishwasher. Ensure it's clean before dishwasher use.
Change filter light illuminates every 3-6 months based on usage. Unplug before changing.
Steps to replace activated charcoal in both back and top filters.
Use varied scraps, mix light/heavy, tuck bioplastics, avoid dense foods, use LomiPods.
Avoid leaving unprocessed waste for over a week; run smaller cycles if needed.
Mix Grow mode dirt with garden soil in a 1:10 ratio for plant nourishment.
Mix used activated charcoal from filters with soil in a 1:6 ratio.
Cycle pauses if lid is open or grinder jams. Resume by securing lid or clearing jam.
Heating or fan issues cause pauses; specific lights flash red with beeps.
Pause cycle, change filter, or perform a full reset by holding the button.
Replace charcoal filters, check for waste buildup, don't let waste sit too long.
Drain excess liquid for wet dirt; add dry waste or water for dry dirt.
Check for grinder/fan jams. Unplug, open lid, remove obstruction, close lid, restart.
10% bioplastic max. Mix with organic waste. Run any load size, but not empty.
Caution: contents are hot. Close lid, press start to restart cycle.
Probiotics improve degradation, reduce smell, and enhance end product for gardens.
A few days is okay, but odor control is off. Run smaller cycles to avoid long storage.
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