🔘 Getting to Know Your Reencle Prime — Buttons & ControlsUpdated an hour ago
Overview
The Reencle Prime has 4 fixed-function buttons on the top panel. Settings cannot be modified by the user.
1. Power Button
Function: Turns the unit on/off.
Keep the unit powered on at all times during normal use — the internal heating element keeps microbes active. Powering off drops the internal temperature, sending microbes into a dormant (spore) state and stopping decomposition (odors may develop).
Only power off in unavoidable cases (travel, moving, extended absence). See: 👉 Daily Use & Maintenance — Vacation Mode: Preparing for Absence
2. Dry Button
Function: Runs a 24-hour drying cycle (auto-off) to reduce excess moisture in microbes.
When to use: Microbes are too wet or clumping (confirmed via the Squeeze Test).
How it works: Fan motor speed increases significantly to boost airflow and evaporation, and internal temperature rises slightly.
⚠ Dry mode is a supplementary tool, not an instant fix.
For full recovery steps: 👉 Microbes — Wet Microbe Recovery Guide
3. Purify Button
Function: Runs a 24-hour enhanced deodorizing cycle (auto-off) when odor is unusually strong. Fan speed increases to accelerate odor removal through the carbon filter.
⚠ Purify is a supplementary tool — it reduces odor but doesn't fix the root cause:
Common Odor Cause | Solution |
Microbes too wet or too dry | Correct moisture level. See: 👉 Wet Microbe Recovery Guide |
Dirty interior (mesh filter, inner walls, lid) | Clean the interior components |
C:N ratio imbalance (excess nitrogen) | Add carbon-rich inputs: bread, finger-sized unbleached paper towel |
Acidic/sour smell specifically | Add a small amount of used coffee grounds (note: coffee grounds do not decompose — do not add large quantities) |
💡 For detailed guidance, see: 👉 Microbes — Why Do My Microbes Smell? |
4. Open Button
Function: Auto-opens/closes the small lid.
Press once → lid opens, stays open 7–10 sec (pre-set, not adjustable), then auto-closes. Press again to close early.
⚠️ Never force the lid shut manually during auto-open — this can damage the lid and cover motor.
The Open button also controls the safety lock (see below).
🔒 Lock Feature
Two-level safety lock for households with children/pets or tight installation spaces.
💡 "3sec" on the panel means: hold the Open button 3 seconds to activate the lock — it's not a separate button. |
◻ Lock Level 1 — Foot Sensor Disabled
Hold Open for 3 sec → beep + foot sensor light flashes red 3x, then off. Foot sensor no longer opens the lid; Open button still works.
◻ Lock Level 2 — Full Lock (Foot Sensor + Open Button Disabled)
From Level 1, hold Open for 3 more sec → Open button light turns solid red. Both foot sensor and Open button are disabled.
🔓 Unlocking
- From Level 2: hold Open 3+ sec to cycle back to unlocked.
- Quick reset (any level): power cycle the unit.
⁉ Troubleshooting: Small Lid Won't Open
Indicator | Status |
Foot sensor flashing red | Lock Level 1 active — foot sensor disabled |
Open button solid red | Lock Level 2 active — full lock |
To resolve: Unlock via the Open button or power cycle the unit.
If lock is fully disabled and the lid still doesn't open (button/sensor light turns green but lid stays shut), this may be a hardware issue.
❗ See: 👉 Prime Troubleshooting: Opening Failure. If unresolved, contact [email protected].