No more fruit flies and maggots thanks to the unique reducing process.
No odour, thanks to state of the art filter technology.
No noise: ≤ 40dB (as quiet as a whisper)
Eco-friendly result: odorless residue to stock.
Self-cleansing function with added water.
Robust high-quality diecast aluminium container.
Verbal indication of progress and error codes.
Add food waste as long as the appliance is in standby mode. Fill no higher than the maximum filling. By locking the lid, it goes into storage mode. The appliance will be already slowly reducing the waste. It remains free of maggots and fruit flies. Advantage: more food waste can be processed during one drying cycle (energy-friendly)...
Start the reducing process by 1 push on the power button.
3 Phases : Drying > Grinding > Cooling
The waste processing time is approx. 3 to 5 hours.
The reducing process has finished. Store the odourless residue.
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and lift the lid. . Open the lid by pushing the grey button. 
. The LED burns static again. . The LED burns static again.
to start the food waste reducing process. The appliance indicates that the mulching process is starting. Starting food waste reducing.First of all systematically use the self-cleansing function of the appliance. To thoroughly clean the container manual cleansing or using the dishwasher is appropriate.
Clean the sprocket on the bottom
of the container with a damp cloth and dry well. Make sure that it is completely
dry to avoid any odours of heated residues or dirt. Then place the container
back into the appliance.
Fill the container half way
with water, without adding detergents or vinegar.
. The sprocket on the bottom of the container should be cleaned with a damp cloth and then dried thoroughly to avoid any odours of heated residues or dirt.
Place the container back into the appliance.
YES: vegetables, lettuce, cabbage, bread, baked, steamed and fried food, dried fruit, berries, fruit, eggs (with or without shell), poultry, thin chicken bones, all kinds of meat, coffee grounds and tealeaves/bags, fish and seafood (e.g. lobster, crab, ...), all food waste
When the appliance is used 2 to 3 times a week on average (+/- 15 times a month), the energy consumption is +/- 15 kW (The Mini MULCH) +/- 30 kW (The Maxi MULCH) per month, comparable to the consumption of a washing machine A++ (+/- 200 cycles/year).
No, the device makes very little noise, +/- 38 dB, which is comparable to soft whispers. This sound level is also called whisper quiet.
The average residual waste processing time is approx. 3 to 5 hours, depending on the quantity and type of residual waste.
The quantity and type of residual waste determines whether the residual waste processing time will be longer or shorter.
No, delayed start is not possible. However, the unit does have a storage function: When the bucket is (partially) filled with residual waste, and the unit is switched on and locked (but not in operation), the unit automatically enters the storage function. As a result, the residual waste does not rot, the filters are already working and the contents are already partially melted, so that it can be refilled for processing afterwards. This saves cycles and energy.
No, the food waste reducing process automatically goes through each phase from the moment you press the on/off button to start the reducing process. The LED illumination on the display indicates in which phase the appliance is located. Therefore you cannot press the Drying or Grinding function.
The appliance can process chicken bones and fish bones to a limited extent. Large knuckles or bones, such as côte à l`os or chop cannot be processed. These cause irreversible damage to the appliance, will block the appliance and may even destroy it completely.
No, the appliance can not process non-food (e.g. glass, metal, stones) and hard residual waste (e.g. seeds from nectarines, plums, mangos, etc.). These will cause irrevocable damage to the appliance, will block it and may even destroy it completely.
Residual waste can be added as soon as the process has already started, but this is strongly discouraged. Adding residual waste interrupts the reducing process, so that the final residue will not be 100% dried. In addition, the appliance becomes very hot during the processing, which can pose a risk of burns.
You can turn off the unit when it is (partially) filled. In that case, however, the contents will gradually decompose and an odour will spread. This action is strongly discouraged.
The lid must remain closed during processing. When you open the lid, the processing will be interrupted and you will have to start it again manually, so that the final residue will not be 100% dried. In addition, the appliance becomes very hot during the processing, which can cause a risk of burns.
After the food waste has been dried and ground, the appliance starts `Cooling'. During this phase, the appliance consumes little power, but remains very warm until the matter has cooled down completely. Under no circumstances should the lid be opened during this phase. This poses a risk of burns.
The self-cleansing function can be started any number of times.
At least once a month with frequent use, this also keeps the filter lid on the inside of The Maxi MULCH lid cleaner.
To use the self- cleansing function, it is best to fill the container half way with water, without detergents or vinegar. During self- cleansing, the device reaches a temperature of more than 100°C, so it starts to vapour and evaporate. If there is too little water in the bucket, it may boil dry and the self- cleansing will not run properly.
The end result is a dry odorless residue that you can store in the green box or other.
No, the end result depends on the type of residual waste. Fish or cooked vegetables will be processed into a dry, fine and powdery matter, while uncooked vegetables will rather be processed into a breakfast cereal-like matter. Cake, rice and starchy residual waste will result in a thicker, crumbly matter.
Attention: Drain aqueous, sugary substances, e.g. fruit, into a sieve as much as possible before putting them in the bucket. The drier the substances, the shorter the reducing process and the finer the residue.
The processing process takes place at a high temperature, after the end of the process the end result can still feel warm to the touch. Even after the cooling phase, the residue can still feel warm to the touch.
Open the lid and press the self- cleansing button together with the on/off button for ± 5 seconds. Both buttons will blink. Then press the self- cleansing button until you hear the desired language, confirm with the on/off button.
The audio guidance function verbally indicates the stage of the processing and any abnormalities. This function is always activated by default when the device is purchased.
Follow the steps below to disable the audio guidance function:
The unit produces only ± 38 dB, which is comparable to soft whispers. This noise level is also called whisper quiet.
If the unit makes a lot of noise, please contact your dealer or service center.
There is no risk at all of Legionella as no water may be added to The MULCH. The disease Legionella also dies at temperatures above 60°C and The MULCH processes the material at a much higher temperature.
The MULCH does not use a bacterial culture.
It dries, grinds and cools without the addition of any substance.
Like all food waste, the banana peel is perfectly dried and crushed within the period of 3 to 5 hours. You will find it among the brown dry raw material as small dark yellow/ light brown hairs.
To turn off the appliance by hand when not in use it suffices to press the on/off button 
on the display for ± 7 seconds. Two beeps will sound and the LED light goes out. To activate the appliance it suffices to push the on/off button shortly. The LED light will burn.
When the bucket is (partially) filled with residual waste, and the unit is turned on and locked (but not in operation), the unit automatically enters the storage mode. As a result, the residual waste does not rot, but is already partially reduced so that it can be refilled for processing afterwards. This saves energy.
The appliance is switched on as soon as the power cord is plugged in.
The filter cover at the back of the appliance can be disassembled by gently pressing the cover at the top of the lid and then pulling out the lid.
It is best to clean the filter cover with a wet cloth and dry thoroughly with a dry cloth.
· Remove the detachable stainless steel inner
lid by grabbing it firmly with both hands and pulling it out of the lid.
· Clean the inner lid in hot soap water with
a soft brush, a cloth or in the dishwasher.
· Wipe dry carefully or let fully dry before
reinstalling.
The active carbon filters last 2 to 3 months on average. This depends on how often you actually use the device and what you incorporate in the device. After that, the filters need to be replaced. Also when a vinegar smell is detected, the filters need to be replaced. You can also purchase filters at www.themulch.eu.
When the filters are saturated, the appliance produces a vinegar smell. From that moment on, the filters can no longer work properly and should be replaced as soon as possible. To avoid full saturation of the filters, it is best to replace them every 4 to 6 months.
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Both filters must be replaced at the same time. This is done as follows:
Used/saturated filters are best sorted with the household waste.
If the filters are kept in a non-humid environment with the stickers on both sides or with wrapped film (The Maxi MULCH), they can be kept for at least 2 years.
If the sticker(s) or film has been removed, the shelf life of the filter(s) can no longer be guaranteed.
There are three types of carbon in the filters to filter the odour of the food waste.
If you only place fruit and leave it in storage for several days, the fruit will caramelize and the rotor may get stuck during the process! You can prevent this by putting a mixture of different kinds of products in The MULCH, especially fruit waste, vegetable waste, fish, meat, chicken, food waste,...
Put very hot water in the bucket and leave to soak for a few hours, so that the cake comes loose and you can remove it systematically; if necessary, repeat the procedure several times until the whole cake has been removed.
The warranty period is 2 years. The warranty only applies on presentation of a valid proof of purchase and if the product has been used correctly. Normal wear and tear (e.g. on the bucket) is not covered by the warranty.
Your warranty starts on the day of purchase. The warranty lasts 2 years.
Determination of warranty:
After a period of use the inside of the container can start showing scratches or damages, or even disappear. This is normal wear and it doesn`t affect the operation of the appliance. If required the container can be sold separately via www.themulch.eu.
Normal wear, including f.e. scratches and damages to the container, can not invoke warranty.
After a period of use the inside of the container can start showing scratches or damages, or even disappear. This is normal wear and it doesn`t affect the operation of the appliance. If required the container can be sold separately via www.themulch.eu.
Normal wear, including f.e. scratches and damages to the container, can not invoke warranty.
When water leaks out of the enclosure, the error message Remove the water under the filter and the water must be removed. Follow these steps:
In case of an error message, the audio guidance function will display
this message verbally, even if you have selected Mute. If you were not
near the appliance and did not hear the error message, the combination
of flashing LEDs will show that a problem was detected and you can have
the unit repeat the message. To do so, briefly press the on/off button .
Static LED 
Blinking LEDWhen the filters are saturated, or when the filters are not placed correctly, the unit produces a (vinegar) smell. From that moment on, the filters can no longer work properly and should be replaced as soon as possible. To avoid complete saturation of the filters, it is best to replace them every 4 to 6 months. You can also purchase filters on www.themulch.eu.
Try to remove the blockage under the knife carefully. If this is difficult, fill the container with hot water and leave to soak for a while.
When the unit is used for the first time, it may emit a slight factory odour. This is normal. The smell is only temporary and will disappear soon.
The activated carbon filter(s) ensure that no odours are released during the processing process. When the filter(s) are saturated, the appliance produces a (vinegar) smell. From that moment on, the filters can no longer work properly and should be replaced as soon as possible.
You can go to your store or you can send us an e-mail at the address service@fritel.com.
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