How long does an FC50 cycle take?

A typical cycle takes around 6–8 hours, depending on the amount and moisture level of the food waste. Wetter or larger loads may take longer, and the unit will stop automatically once the process is complete.

What can I put inside the FC50?

You can process everyday kitchen scraps such as fruit and vegetable peels, cooked leftovers, bread, rice/pasta, coffee grounds, tea leaves, and eggshells in normal household quantities.

How often do I need to replace the carbon filter?

Filter replacement depends on usage and the type of food waste, but a common guideline is around every 6 months. If you notice odors increasing sooner, replace the filter earlier for best results.

Is there anything I need to buy to use the FC50?

The FC50 works out of the box. The only consumable is the carbon filter used for odor control, which is replaced periodically depending on usage.

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Q: What should I avoid putting inside the FC50?

Avoid liquids (soups/oils), non-food items (plastic/metal/glass), and very hard items that may damage the unit. For best performance, limit very wet loads and cut oversized scraps into smaller pieces.

Q: Does the FC50 produce compost?

The FC50 does not produce traditional outdoor compost. It reduces food waste by drying and grinding it into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner (PlantMix). For gardening, we recommend mixing it into soil rather than placing a large amount directly onto plant roots.

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The FC50 is the considered choice for Australian households that want to close the kitchen loop — without the mess, the smell, or the installation. Drop in your scraps, press start, and by morning what was heading to landfill has become dry, garden-ready PlantMix.

The Ritual

Built for the rhythm of everyday cooking.

Most kitchen habits happen without thinking. The FC50 is designed to be one of them.

Drop in your scraps after cooking. Press start. By morning, what was heading to landfill has become PlantMix — dry, low-odour, and ready for your garden or balcony pot.

There is no plumbing to install, no odour to manage, and no special bags to buy. The 1kg activated carbon filter quietly handles any scent before it reaches the room. The low-vibration motor runs without drawing attention. The matte-white body fits without interrupting.

Some things should earn their place in your kitchen. This is one of them.

The Cycle

One kitchen. One cycle.

The FC50 is the second step in a system built around the food–scrap–soil loop — a flow that begins at the chopping board and ends in your garden.

01	02	03	04
Prep	Process	Store	Return
Chopping Board	FC50	Compost Bin	PlantMix
Scraps collected Launching Aug 2026	Overnight to PlantMix	Mature, ready	Back to soil

Each product is designed to work alone. Together, they form something more considered.

The Craft

Honestly made. Honestly explained.

What's included

• FC50 Smart Food Waste Disposal Unit
• 1 × 1kg Activated Carbon Filter (pre-installed)
• User Manual

Capacity	3 litres
Power	570W / 220–240V
Processing time	Typically overnight — dry loads from ~5 hours
Carbon filter	1kg activated carbon, ~6-month lifespan
Weight	8.4kg
Dimensions	25 × 38 × 29 cm
Colour	Matte White
Installation	None required — standard AU power outlet

On cycle time

Cycle time depends on the load. Dry scraps can finish in around five hours; a typical mixed load runs overnight. Wetter foods — citrus, leafy greens — take longer, and the FC50 stops on its own once everything is dry.

On the filter

The 1kg carbon filter is what keeps odours in check. It typically lasts around six months, with replacements from $30 — available as a single, 2 pack or 4 pack. We flag this upfront because we think it is worth knowing.

On installation

No plumber, no electrician. The FC50 plugs into a standard Australian power outlet and sits on your benchtop. That is all.

From Australian kitchens

What people are saying.

★★★★★Facebook · Melbourne VIC

"Mine comes out fluffy, not gritty at all. It works on veggies and meats — even chicken. My two neighbours give me their off-cuts of vegetables and fruit peels. I absolutely love my NAMU NAMU. The background noise is enough for me to sleep too. NN is perfect."

Francien Daniels-Webb

Melbourne, Victoria

★★★★★

"Such a great way to reduce food waste and land fill

This came just as I began my garden journey."

namunamu.com.au

★★★★★

"The FC50 is the best kitchen appliance I have ever purchased

It is easy to use, very easy to clean and very quiet to operate. Its amazing how all kitchen scraps become beautiful garden fertiliser."

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The kitchen cycle, considered.

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FAQ

Is the FC50 ready to use out of the box?

Yes. The FC50 works immediately after setup. The only consumable part is the carbon filter.

What should I avoid putting inside the FC50?

Leave out bones, soups and liquid-heavy foods, fruit pits and hard seeds (avocado, mango, peach), and anything non-food such as plastics, metals or glass.

How long does the FC50 cycle take?

Cycle time depends on the load. Dry scraps can finish in around five hours; a typical mixed load runs overnight. The FC50 adjusts its drying time automatically and stops on its own once the contents are dry.

What can you put inside the FC50?

You can process fruit scraps, vegetable peels, cooked leftovers, meat and fish (without bones), bread, coffee grounds and eggshells.

Does the FC50 produce compost?

Not quite — the FC50 dries and grinds scraps into PlantMix, which matures in soil for 2–4 weeks before planting. It is not finished compost or a fertiliser.

Does it smell while running?

It is built to keep odours in check — an activated carbon filter absorbs odours through the cycle, and moisture leaves as vapour through that same filter. It is made for everyday indoor use, including apartments.

How often should the carbon filter be replaced?

Most households replace the carbon filter about every six months, depending on usage. Replacements are available as a single, 2 pack or 4 pack.

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