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Place the appliance indoors on a stable, level and heat-resistant surface. Leave at least 15 cm of clearance behind the appliance to allow proper ventilation. Connect it directly to a wall socket without using an extension lead or power strip.

You can process vegetables, fruit, lettuce, cabbage, bread, cooked food, meat, poultry, fish, eggs and eggshells, among other things. Coffee grounds, tea leaves and paper tea bags are also suitable. For better results, use a mixture of different food scraps.

Do not put glass, metal, stones, plastic, cardboard or paper in the appliance. Large bones, hard fruit stones such as avocado, mango, peach, nectarine and plum stones, and mussel or oyster shells are also unsuitable. Never add live animals or insects, flammable materials, hot water or oil. Unsuitable materials can seriously damage the appliance.

Never fill the bucket above the maximum fill line on the inside. Overfilling can damage the appliance. For energy-efficient use, preferably collect enough food scraps to start a cycle with a well-filled bucket, without exceeding the fill line.

Switch on the appliance and unlock it using the slide button. Press the grey button to open the lid and add suitable food scraps. Close the lid, lock the appliance and briefly press the on/off button. A voice message confirms that processing is starting.

A cycle takes approximately 3 to 5 hours on average, depending on the quantity and type of food scraps. The appliance goes through drying, grinding and cooling stages. The built-in multisensor adjusts the required drying time. Once the cycle is complete, the appliance automatically switches to standby mode.

Use a mixture of different food scraps rather than just one type. Cut larger scraps into small pieces and drain very wet scraps first. You can also leave a small amount of dry residue from the previous cycle in the bucket and mix it with the new food scraps. This helps improve the result. Always respect the maximum fill line.

Preferably do not open the lid during operation. If you do, processing is paused. Afterwards, close the lid, lock the appliance and briefly press the on/off button again to resume processing. Without this restart, the appliance switches to storage mode. Caution: surfaces may be hot.

When the appliance is switched on and locked but no processing cycle is running, the storage function activates automatically. This function helps prevent food scraps from rotting and partially reduces them. You can then add more scraps later before starting a full cycle. If you switch off the appliance with unprocessed scraps inside, they may gradually decompose and cause odours.

The on/off button LED flashes when the appliance is unlocked. If it remains unlocked for more than 60 seconds, three beeps sound repeatedly. Close the lid and lock the appliance using the slide button. A processing or self-cleaning cycle cannot start while the appliance is unlocked.

Yes. Open the lid and press and hold the self-cleaning button for approximately 5 seconds. A voice message confirms deactivation. Repeat this procedure to reactivate the function. Fault messages remain audible even when voice guidance is switched off.

Unplug the appliance and let it cool completely before removing any parts. Clean the housing and lid with a damp cloth. According to the manual, the bucket and removable stainless steel inner lid can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft brush or cloth, or in the dishwasher. Do not use abrasive cleaners, hard brushes or sharp objects. Make sure the drive wheel underneath the bucket is completely dry before refitting it.

Fill the empty bucket with water up to the fill line, without adding detergent or vinegar. Close the lid, lock the appliance and press the self-cleaning button. The programme takes approximately 1 hour. The appliance then switches to standby. Switch it off, unplug it and let it cool before pouring away the dirty water and drying the bucket.

This is normal. After the self-cleaning programme, the appliance switches to standby, but the fan keeps running until you switch it off manually. To do so, press and hold the on/off button for approximately 7 seconds. Two beeps sound and the LED goes out.

Replace the activated carbon filter every 4 to 6 months, or sooner if you notice a vinegar-like smell. Switch off and unplug the appliance, then let it cool. Remove the steam collector, open the rear filter cover and remove the air duct cap. Replace the filter and refit all parts correctly.

When the appliance asks you to open the valve below the filter and drain the water, the water reservoir must be emptied. Switch off and unplug the appliance, then let it cool. Open the protective cover at the bottom of the rear panel, gently pull out the drain and place a container underneath. Turn the tap to “Open”, parallel to the drain. Once empty, turn it fully back to “Lock”, perpendicular to the drain, and close the cover. Drain excess water promptly to prevent odours and damage.

Over time, the coating inside the bucket may develop scratches or show wear and may wear away in places. According to the manual, this is normal wear and does not affect the appliance’s operation. Do not use abrasive materials, hard brushes or sharp objects when cleaning.

The manual lists the following faults:

• Error 1: motor overload.
• Error 2: motor connection problem.
• Error 3: heating problem.
• Error 4: heat sensor problem.
• Error 5: air temperature problem.
• Error 6: air sensor problem.
• Error 7: ventilation problem.
• Error 8: other substances detected.

Do not continue using the appliance when a fault occurs. You can hear the fault message again by briefly pressing the on/off button. Contact your retailer if the fault remains unresolved.