FoodCycler FC-30/50 Bucket

1. Secure the lid to the locked position and press Start. Let the unit run for 10-20 seconds, or until you can hear the grinding arms start to turn. You can pause the cycle by opening the unit lid, and try removing the Bucket.
2. If unsuccessful, check the food content. Is it solid and won't budge? If so do not try step 1 again, but proceed to the next step.
3. You may need to loosen the end product inside the Bucket. Unplug your unit, add boiling water to the Bucket, enough to moisten the contents. Let the Bucket it sit for about ten minutes. Using a long kitchen utensil, move the Bucket contents around to free it from the grinding arm. Now try the cycle again for 10-20 seconds, and try removing the Bucket.
4. If unsuccessful, repeat step 4 until the Bucket gear disengages.

If dried food waste is stuck to the Bucket, soak in warm soapy water to remove. While the Bucket can be cleaned in the dishwasher, doing so may reduce its lifespan. If the Bucket is jammed due to food waste coagulating along the bucket interior and blades, we recommend pouring in boiling water and letting the Bucket contents soak before attempting to remove the blockage. Any residue stuck to the Bucket is caused by the oil/grease or moisture content of the unit cycle. For an all-natural clean, try cycling citrus peels by themselves! This will also help to eliminate any trapped odors in the unit's ventilation system.

It's normal to notice some dried food debris stuck to the sides or bottom of your Bucket after a cycle.

Tip: dry by-product can actually serve as a beneficial "dry mix" addition for the next cycle. As long as the grinding blade can fully rotate after emptying the Bucket, you can proceed to fill it for the next cycle.