🔘 Getting to Know Your Reencle Prime — Buttons & ControlsUpdated 8 days 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 👉 🔒Getting to Know Your Reencle Prime — Lock Feature)