MoreBorn by Neakasa Electric Kitchen Composter

- Open the package and evenly distribute the entire pack of microorganisms inside the product.
- Add 800ml of clean water, then close the lid. Allow 5-10 minutes for the microorganisms to soak.
- Power on the Moreborn and let it run for over 20 hours to fully activate the microorganisms. (The initial sound from churning is normal and will subside after a few minutes.)
- After activation, open the lid, add the food waste, and allow the machine to process and compost it.

Note: Try to reduce the moisture in soup-like food waste and minimize salt content in the meals before composting.

The Neakasa composter has a large capacity of 12L. It can process up to 9-10L of food waste at a time (up to the indicator line inside the drying barrel).

The optimal amount for a single processing is less than 2L (processing time may vary depending on the weight and moisture content of the food waste).

※ When inputting small volume and high moisture content food, a maximum of 2 kg can be input.

1. Activated Carbon Packs
Our kit includes one pack of activated carbon. For standard use of 2-3 times a week, the filter should be replaced every 4-6 months, depending on actual usage.

2. Microbial Packets
Generally, frequent supplementation is not necessary. Microorganisms use nutrients from food waste to synthesize and reproduce. You only need to keep thetotal amount of compost inside the product above the minimum fill line at all times.However, for optimal performance, we recommend adding a microbial supplement pack once a month
(available at neakasa.com). Professional users can culture their own microorganisms while non-professionals or beginners can purchase our supplement pack directly.

The composter can process almost all types of kitchen waste categorized as food waste, including fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, chicken, cooked egg, grains, nuts, legumes, coffee grounds, cheese, bread cookies, noodles, and steams roots rinds.

However, certain parts of food waste, cannot be processed and should be disposed of as regular trash, such as: bones, shells, tough husks, fruit pits, cooking oil, disposable tableware, glass metal, medicine, cigarette, paper tape, plastic rubber.

※ The Neakasa composter can process small chicken bones and fish bones, but processing hard substances may damage the coating of the drying barrel or reduce the product's lifespan.

The Neakasa composter consumes electricity similar to a refrigerator. If 500g of kitchen waste is processed twice daily, it consumes 1.76 kWh, averaging 0.073 kWh per hour.

The first stage of processing, which involves drying and weight reduction, takes 2-4 hours.

The second stage, which involves fermentation into quasi-organic fertilizer, takes 48-72 hours.  

※ Processing time may vary depending on the type of food, moisture content, and usage environment.

During normal operation, the noise level of the product is less than or equal to 45 decibels, similar to the normal operating noise of a refrigerator.

The average weight reduction rate is about 80% to 90%, with a maximum reduction of up to 95%.  

※ The reduction rate may vary depending on the type of food, moisture content, and product usage environment.

The Neakasa composter needs to be plugged in and on standby during use.

When there is food waste in the product, the power should be turned on.

In standby mode, the product's energy-saving composting mode activates, using air circulation to capture the smell of processing food and prevent decay over time.

After the first stage (2-4 hours) of processing, the food waste is dried and can be considered dry waste, which can be thrown away as regular trash.

After the second stage (48-72 hours) of fermentation, the result is quasi-organic fertilizer, which can be used as planting fertilizer like regular organic fertilizer. It can also be mixed with soil, coconut shell, or other brown materials in a 1:10 ratio to become nutrient soil for planting.

If there is excess nutrient soil, it can be spread on outdoor public lawns or shrubbery, or shared with neighbors.

For standard use of 2-3 times a week, the filter should be replaced every 4-6 months. However, the filter's lifespan may vary depending on the type and quantity of food processed. The used filter can be opened, and the internal carbon bag can be replaced and disposed of in the food waste processor's drying barrel.

※ Replace the filter if there is a noticeable odor of rotting food, even if the filter is functioning correctly for slightly cooked food smells.

Food can be added at any time during the product's operation. The new food will be incorporated into the processing, and the operation time will be recalculated based on the changes in temperature and humidity.

The product does not emit an odor when the filter is functioning correctly. If there is a compost smell, it is recommended to purchase a new filter. Alternatively, add a scoop of used coffee grounds or some bread into the machine, then press stop and avoid adding food waste for 10 hours. Wait for the smell to disappear or diminish before adding food waste again.

If the odor persists, check the carbon box by opening the machine's back filter and inspecting for excessive moisture. In some humid environments, the filter may lose its filtering capacity due to high humidity.

The Neakasa composter has a unique temperature and humidity control system with specific limitations, so only the specially matched starter should be used to ensure effective composting and odor control. Using other brands' starters may result in extended composting times or even composting failure, or produce a bad smell.

- For trips less than a week:
There's no need to power off the machine; it will automatically enter eco-energy-saving mode, consuming only 0.3 kWh per day.

- For trips longer than a week:
Do not add any more kitchen waste 48 hours before departure to allow the existing waste to ferment and decompose properly. Power off the machine when you leave.

Upon returning, check if there is any dry clumping or mold growth inside.
- If there are no clumps or mold, power on and continue using the machine.
- If there are clumps, break them up with a hard object, add a small amount of water to cover the clumps, and then power on the machine.
- If there is mold, add some dry leaves, sawdust, paper, coffee grounds, or other brown materials, and use the machine for a while after powering on.

ECO mode involves adjusting temperature and humidity after the food waste is reduced in weight, and the output material does not have a bad smell but has not yet fermented into organic fertilizer.

Composting mode indicates that the food waste is in the composting process, and users should wait for it to complete.