SmartCara is the food waste reducer with easy-to-use and time-saving advantages. After just a few hours, food waste will be recycled into odorless and dry organic nutrients that can be used as nutrients for plants.
No more fruit flies and maggots thanks to the unique reducing process.
No odour, thanks to state of the art filter technology.
No noise: ≤ 40dB (as quiet as a whisper)
Independent operation
Only requires a power outlet
Eco-friendly result: odorless residue to stock.
Self-cleansing function with added water.
Robust high-quality diecast aluminium container.
Verbal indication of progress and error codes.
SmartCara is just one button press, there is no easier way to handle your actual amount of waste. Outdoor composting can be difficult. It requires a lot of space and is time-consuming, and you need to know how to create appropriate composting environment. Therefore, SmartCara presents an easier way for you to go green.
After plugging in the power supply, place the food waste in the container and make sure it is not higher than the maximum fill line recommended inside the container. When the lid is closed and locked, the equipment will go into STORAGE mode, in which food waste is disposed of gradually and can be stored for up to 3 days without odor.
When the container has filled up to the maximum fill line inside the container, close and lock the lid then press the power button. At this time, SmartCara will automatically recycle through 3 processes: DRYING - GRINDING - COOLING in combination with deodorization. The equipment will complete the food waste recycling process in 5-7 hours.
When the food waste recycling process is complete, your finished product will be a dry, odorless organic nutrient that can be used as extra nutrients for your plants or stored for later use.
Living Green is easier – Why not?
With the need for installment payment to reduce financial pressure of most customers, ECO Vietnam will now support the form of installment payment by Credit card through the mPOS transaction portal.
FAST AND CONVENIENT PROCEDURES:
Food waste creates an unpleasant odor in the kitchen, which is also the cause of attracting insects, generating bacteria that affects the air and the health of your family. With SmartCara, as you turn your own food waste into nutrients for plants, you are not only protecting your family, but you are also making the soil healthier.
SmartCara is a way for you to contribute to environmental protection. When food waste goes to landfill, it causes an increase in greenhouse gas emissions leading to global climate change.
SmartCara is also a fun way to help your family members realize small daily habits will add great value to the environment. At the end of the day, you will be surprised of how much less waste you throw away every day.
SmartCara’s been presenting in Vietnam since the beginning of 2021, and up to now, it appears in 63 cities and provinces in Vietnam and helped our customers to reduce:
These numbers are not large but significant enough to show that people are more and more aware of and responsible for their waste and the Earth.
Step 1: Choose and buy products
Customers can order directly via hotline / fan-page / website / buy directly at SmartCara's partner showrooms.
Customers notify participating in the installment program with the counselor for specific instructions.
Step 2: Confirm the order (in case the customer buys online)
ECO Vietnam’s staff will call to confirm the order and check delivery information with customers.
Step 3: Receive product and make payment
Customers receive products & check products – Make payment with credit cards via mPOS transaction portal.
– Customer's transaction will be converted from 7-10 days, customers do not need to do anything else, except for some exceptions as follows:
Installment payment via credit card refers to customers buying and paying with credit cards of banks via mPOS card-accepting devices. After successful purchase, the amount the cardholder has to pay to the bank is divided monthly into small portions according to the term from 3 months to 1 year.
mPOS (as known as Mobile Point of Sale) is a type of card payment acceptance machine, allowing the merchant to use a Smartphone and an accompanying payment device to accept the card and proceed payment for goods and services for customers.
In addition, the registration procedure is also very simple, the application review time is fast, so you do not have to wait long.
Comparison | mPOS | Finance Companies |
Paid in advance request | 0 VND | 30% value of the product |
Installment term | Optional (3, 6, 9 or 12 months) | 12 months |
Required documents and procedures | Credit Card | Identity card + household registration book + electricity bill |
You need a credit card with a VISA or MASTER CARD to make installment payments.
ECO Vietnam applies the direct installment program via mPOS in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Other provinces and cities will be instructed to pay online by entering credit card information via the link.
No time waste for reviewing documents. The procedure is quick and simple when you have a VISA and MASTER credit card.
Customer does not have to pay interest for the installment program, however, Customer will need to pay an additional CONVERT PAYMENT FEE. Installment conversion fee ranges from: 2% -8.9% depending on the bank and the term (3-6-9-12 months) that the customer chooses to pay in installments.
Please contact us for more details on the specific installment conversion fee.
Installment program is applicable for terms: 3 Months, 6 Months, 9 Months and 12 Months.
Principle of operation:
SmartCara equipment operates following the process of “Drying – Crushing – Cooling” combined with “Deodorizing” for 5-7 hours. The finished product is dry and odorless organic nutrients.
SmartCara machine has 3 functions:
1/ STORAGE
If there is little dispose of food waste after a meal (less than the maximum fill line inside the container), the machine can still be plugged in (do not press START or Power button). When there is enough food waste in the next meal (up to the maximum fill line inside the container), you can start the recycle process by pressing the START or Power button.
The storage function is very low in energy consumption, can be stored for up to 3 days without odor, and food waste is also partially handled during this time. Please refer to the STORAGE function by following the video link below.
2/ RECYCLE
3/ CLEANSING:
SmartCara has a built-in self-cleaning function (Cleansing). Pour water up to 1/2 of the container, then close the lid and press Cleansing. The cleaning process will be complete in 1 hour. You can add orange / tangerine / grapefruit peel to deodorize and clean the filter.
It is recommended to run this self-cleaning mode at least 2-3 times a week or when needed.
Manual cleaning:
Cleansing:
YES: vegetables, lettuce, cabbage, bread, baked, steamed and fried food, dried fruit, berries, fruit, eggs (with or without shell), poultry, thin chicken bones, all kinds of meat, coffee grounds and tealeaves/bags, fish and seafood (e.g. lobster, crab, ...), all food waste
NO: non-food (e.g. stones, metal, glass, plastic, ...), large bones (e.g. côte à l`os, cutlet, ...), cardboard and hard paper, other hard objects, live animals and insects, seeds (e.g. nectarines, peaches, avocados, mangos, plums, ...), shells of mussels, oysters, snails, etc.
CAUTION: Sift liquids from products, e.g. fruit juice, before putting them in the bucket. The drier the products, the shorter the reducing process.
It is also best to avoid as much food waste as possible that contains a lot of oil, carbohydrates and/or sugar. It is best to mix this with other types of residual waste.
The Total Power consumption of the equipment in one recycling (from 5-7 hours) is as follows:
PCS-400: average 0.7-1.0 kW (0.7 - 1 electric numbers)
PCS-500D: average 1.5-2.0 kW (1.5 - 2 electric numbers)
All equipments are integrated with a multi-point sensor to monitor the required drying time, avoiding unnecessary energy consumption. Please refer to the video of power measurement when the machine is in operation below.
No, the device makes very little noise, +/- 38 dB, which is comparable to soft whispers. This sound level is also called whisper quiet.
The average food waste recycling process is about 5 to 7 hours depending on the volume and type of food waste. If the food waste is dry and has been chopped off (such as chopped vegetables, fruit peels, etc.), the recycling process will be faster.
The quantity and type of residual waste determines whether the residual waste processing time will be longer or shorter.
No, the food waste reducing process automatically goes through each phase from the moment you press the on/off button to start the reducing process. The LED illumination on the display indicates in which phase the appliance is located. Therefore you cannot press the Drying or Grinding function.
The appliance can process chicken bones and fish bones to a limited extent. Large knuckles or bones, such as côte à l`os or chop cannot be processed. These cause irreversible damage to the appliance, will block the appliance and may even destroy it completely.
No, the appliance can not process non-food (e.g. glass, metal, stones) and hard residual waste (e.g. seeds from nectarines, plums, mangos, etc.). These will cause irrevocable damage to the appliance, will block it and may even destroy it completely.
Residual waste can be added as soon as the process has already started, but this is strongly discouraged. Adding residual waste interrupts the reducing process, so that the final residue will not be 100% dried. In addition, the appliance becomes very hot during the processing, which can pose a risk of burns.
You can turn off the unit when it is (partially) filled. In that case, however, the contents will gradually decompose and an odour will spread. This action is strongly discouraged.
The lid must remain closed during processing. When you open the lid, the processing will be interrupted and you will have to start it again manually, so that the final residue will not be 100% dried. In addition, the appliance becomes very hot during the processing, which can cause a risk of burns.
During the Recycling process, after the food waste has been dried and grinded, the machine will move on to the “Cooling” stage. During this phase, the machine consumes little power, but remains warm until finished product has cooled down completely. Do not open the lid under any circumstances because it may cause the risk of burns.
The self-cleansing function can be started any number of times.
To use the self- cleansing function, it is best to fill the container half way with water, without detergents or vinegar. During self- cleansing, the device reaches a temperature of more than 100°C, so it starts to vapour and evaporate. If there is too little water in the bucket, it may boil dry and the self- cleansing will not run properly.
The end result is a dry odorless residue, you can add to the soil to increase nutrients to help the Plant grow better or store it for a long time and use it later.
No, the end result depends on the type of residual waste. Fish or cooked vegetables will be processed into a dry, fine and powdery matter, while uncooked vegetables will rather be processed into a breakfast cereal-like matter. Cake, rice and starchy residual waste will result in a thicker, crumbly matter.
Attention: Drain aqueous, sugary substances, e.g. fruit, into a sieve as much as possible before putting them in the bucket. The drier the substances, the shorter the reducing process and the finer the residue.
The processing process takes place at a high temperature, after the end of the process the end result can still feel warm to the touch. Even after the cooling phase, the residue can still feel warm to the touch.
Open the lid and press the self- cleansing button together with the on/off button for ± 5 seconds. Both buttons will blink. Then press the self- cleansing button until you hear the desired language, confirm with the on/off button.
The audio guidance function verbally indicates the stage of the processing and any abnormalities. This function is always activated by default when the device is purchased.
Follow the steps below to disable the audio guidance function:
CAUTION! Even if you deactivate the voice assistance, the appliance will always verbally communicate an error code.
SmartCara Platinum PCS350 does not use a bacterial culture.
It dries, grinds and cools without the addition of any substance.
To turn off the appliance by hand when not in use it suffices to press the on/off button on the display for ± 7 seconds. Two beeps will sound and the LED light goes out. To activate the appliance it suffices to push the on/off button shortly. The LED light will burn.
When the container contains food waste, as the machine is plugged in and the lid is locked, it will be in Storage mode (do not press the START or Power button). As a result, food waste will not be rotten and still be partially handled. Additional food waste can be added to the container while in Storage mode.
NOTE: If you only leave the fruit waste in Storage for a few days, it will become caramelized and dry, causing the motor shaft to clog during processing.
The filter cover at the back of the appliance can be disassembled by gently pressing the cover at the top of the lid and then pulling out the lid.
The filter replacement period differs for each model according to the manufacturer, ranging from 2-5 months. However, the time it takes to replace the filter depends on:
1/ The type of food waste and its amount of odors.
2/ The frequency of the use of the machine.
If the food waste that needs to be recycled has odors and that you use the machine continuously, the replacement time for the filter will be shorter. In addition, when the filter is no longer able to eliminate odors completely, whether you choose to replace or not replace the filter, it will not affect the operation of the machine. However, it will cause a slight odor affecting your living atmosphere.
The main function of the filter is Deodorizing during the recycling process, so when the filter reaches the end of its life, you will notice a slight sour smell emitted when the machine is in operation. From that point on, the filter is no longer in good condition and should be replaced. You can purchase filters via Hotline 0782.118.226
Instructions on filter replacement:
Please contact with us at https://smartcaravietnam.com and send back to us those used/saturated filters for us to send to Trash Recycling Center.
If the filters are kept in a non-humid environment with the stickers on both sides or with wrapped film, they can be kept for at least 2 years.
If the sticker(s) or film has been removed, the shelf life of the filter(s) can no longer be guaranteed.
There are three types of carbon in the filters to filter the odour of the food waste.
If you only place fruit and leave it in storage for several days, the fruit will caramelize and the rotor may get stuck during the process! You can prevent this by putting a mixture of different kinds of products in SmartCara Platinum PCS350, especially fruit waste, vegetable waste, fish, meat, chicken, food waste,...
Put very hot water in the bucket and leave to soak for a few hours, so that the cake comes loose and you can remove it systematically; if necessary, repeat the procedure several times until the whole cake has been removed.
Determination of warranty:
The warranty expires automatically in the following cases:
After a period of use, the coating on the inside of the container can be scratched or damaged, or even peeled. This is normal wear and tear and it does not affect the operation of the equipment. You can purchase container replacement via Hotline 0782.118.226
Normal wear and tear of the container, such as scratches and peelings are not covered by the warranty.
Check the User Manual for some common errors.
When the filter has reached the end of its life, or when it is not placed correctly, the machine will emit a slight sour smell. From that point on, the filter is no longer in good condition and should be replaced as soon as possible.
Be cautious when dealing with blocked motor shaft. This is not easy, you can pour hot water into the container and let it sit for a while, then check the status of the spindle (you can pour in hot water 2-3 times so that the finished products stuck onto the spindle can expand/unfold). If you have repeated the process 2-3 times and the spindle is still blocked, please contact our Technical Hotline for support at 0782.118.227
When the equipment is used for the first time, it may emit a slight smell of the new filter. This is normal. The smell is only temporary and will disappear soon.
The activated carbon filter(s) ensures that no odours are emitted during the Recycling process. When the filter(s) is saturated, the machine will emit a sour smell. From that point on, it is no longer in good condition and should be replaced as soon as possible.
You can contact us for support via e-mail: info@eco-vietnam.vn or Customer Service Hotline: +84 782 118 226/ Technical Hotline: +84 782 118 226
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