How to Use NOIDS Herb Lab: Step-by-Step Instructions & Manual

NOIDS Herb LabHow to use

From dried herbs to infused oil, step by step.

Start with Decarb Safety and technical data

Know your Herb Lab

Main Body: holds the heating element and the Rotary Control.
Glass Set: a Glass with scale marks and a built-in sensor, a Sleeve for heat insulation, and a Dish Lid.
Filter Set: a Filter Disc, a Funnel with a Spout, a Support Lid, a Glass Pipette and a Lock Ball, for collecting every last drop of oil.
Condenser: for recollecting ethanol.
Brush: made of wool, for cleaning the narrow parts of the Filter Set.

Six functions on the Rotary Control

Line up a function with the Base Mark to start it. Each cycle heats, then cools: the fan stops, and the cycle is complete, only when the heating surface has cooled to a safe 50 °C / 122 °F.

OFFPower symbol
Cancels or stops any function cycle at any time.
Bio OilSolid drop
Infuses plant material into liquid oil, after the Bio Decarb function.

About 100 to 180 min, 100 °C / 212 °F
Bio DecarbSolid hexagon
Decarboxylates delicate plant material that needs a lower temperature and a longer time.

About 100 to 150 min, 110 °C / 230 °F
DecarbOpen hexagon
General decarboxylation of herbs.

About 100 to 180 min, 115 °C / 239 °F
OilOpen drop
General oil infusion, using plant material prepared with the Decarb function.

About 120 to 180 min, 100 °C / 212 °F
EvaporationFlask
Reduces the volume of an infused liquid with a boiling point no higher than 100 °C / 212 °F.

Max. 102 °C / 215.6 °F. Evaporation speed: 50 ml/hour

The lights

No lightNo power
Point LED onStandby
Ring LED on and pulsingHeating

Get ready

Before first use

1Remove all stickers and labels. Clean the outside and the inner surface of the cooker with a damp cloth.
2Run the cooker once on the Decarb function with an empty Glass. This burns off any dust that got into the cooker during production or transport. Some odour may develop during this first use.

Every time you use it

1If needed, shorten the cord by wrapping it.
2Make sure the inner surface of the Main Body and the bottom of the Glass are dry.
3Place the Main Body on the Base, with the Base Mark facing you.
4Plug in the cooker. Wait for the beep and the Point LED. The cooker is now in standby and ready.

It does not matter which function lines up with the Base Mark when you plug in. A function only starts when you turn the Rotary Control.

Decarb and Bio Decarb

1

Put plant material into the Glass. Do not go above the MAX mark.
2

Check the Sleeve is in the right position. Cover the Glass with the Dish Lid. The Glass must be properly covered by the Dish Lid to reach the right temperature. If hot air escapes too fast, the sensor will never detect the target temperature.
3

Place the covered Glass firmly in the Main Body. The bottom of the Glass must touch the probes.
4

Turn the Rotary Control to line up Decarb or Bio Decarb with the Base Mark. Wait 3 seconds. You hear a beep and the Ring LED starts to pulse. The function is now running.
5

When heating ends, the Ring LED stops pulsing and the cooker starts cooling. The fan keeps working during this cooling phase. You can now take the Glass out and let it cool at room temperature, or wait for the cooker to finish cooling.
6

When the heating and cooling cycle is complete, the cooker beeps. Turn the Rotary Control to OFF.

Tips

Plant material that was prepared or stored differently has a different moisture content. It needs a different time to reach the right temperature.
If the plant material is fresh or very moist, water vapour may condense on and around the Filter Disc during decarboxylation. You can still go on to the Oil functions without drying the plant material or the Glass. The water evaporates during the Oil cycle.
For best results, break large pieces of plant material into smaller parts first.

The temperature control is precise, so a longer run does not harm the plant material. To adjust something during heating: turn the Rotary Control to OFF, let the Glass cool to a safe temperature, make the adjustment, put the Glass back and start the Decarb function again.

Oil and Bio Oil

1

Add liquid oil or cooking butter to the Glass with the decarboxylated plant material. The total of oil and plant material must not go above the MAX mark.
2

Cover the Glass properly with the Dish Lid. Check the bottom of the Glass is dry and the Sleeve is in the right position.
3

Place the covered Glass firmly in the Main Body. The bottom of the Glass must touch the probes.
4

Turn the Rotary Control to line up Oil or Bio Oil with the Base Mark. Wait 3 seconds. You hear a beep and the Ring LED starts to pulse. The function is now running.
5

When heating ends, the Ring LED stops pulsing and the cooker starts cooling. The fan keeps working during this cooling phase. You can now take the Glass out and let it cool at room temperature, or wait for the cooker to finish cooling.
6

When the heating and cooling cycle is complete, the cooker beeps. Turn the Rotary Control to OFF.

The temperature control is precise, so a longer infusion does not harm the plant material. To adjust something during heating: turn the Rotary Control to OFF, let the Glass cool to a safe temperature, make the adjustment, put the Glass back and start the Oil function again.

Filter the oil

Only filter when the Glass is out of the Main Body and has cooled to a safe temperature.

1

Have a storage container ready with an opening wider than the Spout.
2

Remove the Dish Lid and fit the Filter Set on the Glass.
3

With one hand, hold the Glass and press the Support Lid firmly onto it. Turn the Glass upside down. With the other hand, press the Finger Grip to squeeze the oil out into the container.

Tip: if the plant material is very finely ground, fit a piece of filter mesh before step 3. Put the mesh on the Spout and secure it with the Lock Ball.

Collect the last of the oil

1

After filtering, take off the Filter Set. Add warm water until all the plant material is under water and shake the Glass gently. Put the Glass on a stable surface and let it rest until the oil forms a clear layer on top of the water.
2

Put the Filter Set back on the Glass. Then attach the Pipette to the Spout with the Lock Ball.
3

Press the Filter Disc down slowly until oil enters the Pipette. Close the top of the Pipette with your thumb, lift it off, and release the oil into a container. Repeat until all the oil is collected.

Tip: if water gets into the Pipette, carefully draw it out from the bottom opening with a piece of kitchen paper.

Evaporation

Evaporation runs at max. 102 °C / 215.6 °F. Evaporation speed: 50 ml/hour.

Read these warnings first.

Toxic hazard

Do NOT use non-food-grade ethanol with the Evaporation function. It may contain highly toxic impurities.
Use ONLY food-grade, non-denatured ethanol.

Fire hazard: high volume or high proof ethanol can be highly flammable.

Do not use the Evaporation function in a small, closed space. The room must be larger than 50 m³, with air exchange between indoors and outdoors.
Keep the cooker at least 5 m from any open flame during Evaporation.

Tip: for best results, use food-grade, non-denatured ethanol with no less than 95% ethanol by volume (190 proof or more).

1

Pour the infused food-grade ethanol into the Glass. Do not go above the MAX mark.
2

Place the Glass firmly in the Main Body. The bottom of the Glass must be dry and touch the probes.
3

Fit the short end of the Condenser onto the Spout of the Filter Set. Then close the Glass with the Filter Set.
4

Stand a second, empty Glass next to the cooker, under the long end of the Condenser. The ethanol collects there as it cools.
5

Turn the Rotary Control to line up Evaporation with the Base Mark. Wait 3 seconds. You hear a beep and the Ring LED starts to pulse. Evaporation is now running.
6

Turn the Rotary Control to OFF once the amount of ethanol you want has evaporated. Then remove the Glass from the Main Body.

To adjust something during the cycle: turn the Rotary Control to OFF, let the Glass cool first, make the adjustment, then start again from step 5.

Tips

Evaporation stops by itself when the contents reach 102 °C / 215.6 °F. There is no risk of burning the herbal extract.
The Dish Lid has a non-stick, food-grade silicone coating. If all the ethanol evaporates and the extract sticks to the bottom of the Glass:
1. add a little ethanol back into the extract;
2. stir until the extract dissolves in it;
3. pour the diluted extract into the Dish Lid;
4. let the added ethanol evaporate at room temperature;
5. lift the extract easily off the non-stick Dish Lid.

Cleaning

1

Rinse first with warm water to remove residue.
2

Before washing, take the Filter Disc out of the Filter Funnel.
3

Use the wool Brush for the narrow parts of the Filter Set.

Glass: The Glass is dishwasher safe. Rinse first, then wash it like a normal glass.
Filter Set: The Filter Set is dishwasher safe. Before washing, take the Filter Disc out of the Filter Funnel. Do not lay the pipe and the Pipette flat, as with other kitchen tools.
By hand: Rinse with warm water, then a non-abrasive washing-up liquid. No metal sponges, scrapers, chlorine, ammonia or bleach.

Electric shock hazard: always unplug the cooker before cleaning the Main Body.

Burns hazard: always let the appliance and its parts cool down before cleaning.

If something goes wrong

First, check the cooker is plugged in and the power is on.

Beep	Light	Cause	Solution
No beep	No light	Damaged power cord	Contact your NOIDS distributor for a replacement: https://noids.co/pages/contact
10 sec	Blinks	The Glass is not in the Main Body, or is not touching the bottom sensors properly	Put the Glass in the Main Body, or press it down so it touches the probes properly. Then restart the function.
10 sec	No light	The bottom of the Glass is wet	Dry the bottom of the Glass. Then restart the function.
No beep	Blinks	The Glass is not properly covered, so the target temperature cannot be reached	Cover the Glass properly and restart the function.
No beep	Blinks	Heating time for the Evaporation function is too long	Restart the function to continue evaporating.
No beep	Blinks	Thermal sensor fault	Restart the function by turning the Rotary Control.
No beep	Blinks	Temperature in the Glass is too high: protection against dry heating	Let the cooker cool down first. Then put contents in the Glass and restart the function.
30 sec	Blinks	Component defect	Contact NOIDS for repair: https://noids.co/pages/contact

Glass is cracked: Stop using it right away. Contact NOIDS support for a replacement.
Cord or adaptor damaged: Stop using the appliance. Contact technical support right away.

Safety and technical data

Read this before first use.

Intended use

Use the appliance indoors only.
The appliance is designed for home use only. Do NOT use it for commercial or other purposes.
The appliance is designed and tested for herbs and botanicals.
Use the appliance only to (1) decarboxylate plant material, (2) infuse plant material into oil, and (3) evaporate liquid. Do NOT use it for anything else.
If food or other substances touch the heating elements, they may cause an unpleasant smell and may damage the appliance.
The appliance is not designed to run with an external timer.
The appliance must not be used by children under 12, or by people with reduced physical or mental capacity or without experience of electrical appliances, unless they are supervised or instructed by an adult responsible for their safety.
Children must never play with the appliance. Keep it out of reach of children.

Danger of poisoning

Eating unknown or unidentified plants can cause poisoning, organ damage and even death.
If you are not sure a plant is safe, always ask a qualified doctor about the risks before you use it.

General safety

Do NOT put the Main Body, the power cord or the Base in water or any other liquid.
Do NOT use the appliance if the cord or plug is damaged, or if the appliance has fallen or is damaged.
The cord is short to prevent accidents. Do NOT use an extension cord: it can cause electric shock, fire or death.
Place the appliance on a flat, stable, heat-resistant worktop, away from a gas flame, stove or hot oven. Do NOT let the cord hang over the edge.
Do NOT operate it with wet hands. Do NOT modify or repair it yourself.
Check the voltage on the label suits your supply. To disconnect, pull the plug, not the cord.

Herb Lab safety

Caution: hot surface. The inner heating surface and the contents of the Glass can be very hot during and right after use. Do NOT touch the Glass without the Sleeve, or the heating surface, while the fan is running.

Do NOT move the cooker while it is running. Do NOT put anything on top of it.
Do NOT fit the Filter Set while the Glass is in the Main Body, or before the Glass has cooled. Hot oil or air may spray out of the Spout.
Do NOT use the Glass in an oven, a microwave, on an induction hob or over an open flame.
Do NOT replace the Glass with any other container. The cooker only recognises the NOIDS Glass.
If the Glass is cracked, stop using it and contact NOIDS support.
ALWAYS unplug the cooker when not in use, before cleaning, and when it is not working properly.

Technical data

Item	Value
Product name	NOIDS Herb Lab
Model no.	EXT2020
Power	74 W
Volume	350 ml
Input power	100 to 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz

Materials

Part	Material	Standard
Glass	Borosilicate glass	Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004; LFGB
Pipette	Borosilicate glass	Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004; LFGB
Dish Lid	Silicone	Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004; LFGB; AfPS GS 2019:01 PAK
Sleeve	Silicone	Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004; LFGB; AfPS GS 2019:01 PAK
Sensor Pad	Silicone	Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004; LFGB; AfPS GS 2019:01 PAK
Lock Ball	Silicone	Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004; LFGB; AfPS GS 2019:01 PAK
Filter Funnel	SUS304 stainless steel, silicone	Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004; LFGB; AfPS GS 2019:01 PAK
Filter Disc	SUS316 stainless steel	Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004; LFGB

Disposal

Do not put the appliance in household waste (Directives 2012/19/EU, 2011/65/EU). At the end of its life, take it to a collection point where it can be sorted and recycled. Your local authority can tell you where. NOIDS packaging contains no plastic and can be recycled.

NOIDS is a registered trade mark of NOIDS B.V., Putsteeg 99, 5481XT Schijndel, The Netherlands.

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