How often should I clean the bin?
How often should I clean the bin?
Technically, there is no need to clean the bin. It may not look great, and there might be a slight odor when you open the lid, but once the lid is closed, it remains clean and odorless.
The real question you might want to ask is: How often should I harvest the compost?
The real question you might want to ask is: How often should I harvest the compost?
Don't exceed the full limit line
This is a hard limit. If it gets full, remove the compost as soon as possible.
Do not empty all of the compost
Every time you remove compost, leave some at the base so that the bacteria in the GEME Kobold can reproduce and continue processing new food waste.Keep the compost level aligned with the agitator shaft.
Recommended: Remove compost when the paddle is fully buried
Look for the yellow line in the picture below. This is a best practice that allows you to collect compost more efficiently while reducing the machine’s workload, helping to extend its lifespan.