Breville VTT283 User manual

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product safety
Please read these instructions before operating the appliance and retain them for
future use.
This product is not suitable for use by children, and may not be suitable for persons
requiring supervision unless they receive instruction by a competent person on how to
safely use the product. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the product.
Never use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. This appliance is for
household use only. Do not use this appliance outdoors.
Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the
appliance.
Always use the appliance on a stable, secure, dry and level surface.
Do not touch the metal parts of the appliance during use as they may become very hot.
Never operate the appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control
system.
Bread may burn therefore do not use the appliance near or below combustible
materials such as curtains. Never use the toaster below wall cupboards or shelves.
This appliance must not be placed on or near any potentially hot surfaces (such as a
gas or electric hob).
The power cord is not replaceable by the user. Always return the appliance if the power
cord is damaged to avoid any hazard.
Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or if there are any visible signs of
damage.
Ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the supply socket after use
and before cleaning.
Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning or storing.
Never immerse any part of the appliance or power cord and plug in water or any other
liquid.
Never let the power cord hang over the edge of a worktop, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted, trapped or pinched.
Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
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features
Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.
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1 Bread slots
2 Loading handle with high lift and ‘lift-and-look’ feature
3 Crumb tray
4 Reheat button
5 Cancel button
6 Frozen bread button
7 Browning control
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controls
Browning control
The browning control regulates how much the bread is toasted—in other words, the
colour of the toast. Lower settings produce lighter toast and higher settings produce
darker toast.
When setting the browning control, remember that dry or thin slices of bread will toast
quicker and require a lower setting. Moist or thick slices of bread will require a higher
setting.
Cancel button
The toasting process can be stopped at any time by pressing the cancel button.
High lift feature
The high lift feature uses the loading handle to help you to remove the toast. When
toasting has nished, simply lift the loading handle upwards from its rest position to raise
the toast and make it easier to remove.
Lift-and-look feature
The lift-and-look feature allows you to check the progress of the toast without cancelling
the toasting process. Just lift the loading handle up at any time during toasting and lower
it again to resume toasting. If you nd your toast is cooked to your preference, press the
cancel button to stop further toasting.
Frozen bread function
The frozen bread function allows you to toast bread straight from the freezer. Insert the
bread into your toaster, press the loading handle down and then press the frozen bread
button. Your toaster will extend the toasting time to allow the bread time to defrost. Keep
a careful eye on the toast to ensure that it doesn’t burn using the lift-and-look feature.
Reheat function
The reheat function will heat up toast that has cooled or gone cold. Press the loading
handle down then press the reheat button. Keep a careful eye on the toast to ensure that
it doesn’t burn using the lift-and-look feature. Don’t use the reheat function on buttered
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before using your toaster
Carefully remove your toaster from its box. Remove all packaging from inside the toasting
slots.
Position your toaster on a stable, secure, dry and level work surface away from the edge.
Bread may burn therefore do not use the appliance near or below combustible materials
such as curtains. Never use the toaster below wall cupboards or shelves.
Before connecting to a power source, make sure your mains supply voltage is the same
as the one indicated on the appliance. Connect the plug to a suitable power outlet and
make sure that the power cord does not overhang the work surface.
When you rst use your toaster, there may be a slight odour as the heating elements
warm up for the rst time. This is quite normal and not a cause for concern. To remove
the odour, simply operate your toaster for the rst time without any bread in it.

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using your toaster
Never force bread into the toasting slots. Bread should t easily into the
toasting slots. Never toast slices of bread that have been buttered. Never use your
toaster with any food item that contains sugar, or any product that contains jam
or preserves. Don’t use bent, damaged or broken bread in your toaster as it may
cause it to jam.
Set the level of toasting using the browning control. The higher the number selected,
the darker the toast will be.
Place the bread into the toasting slots. You can toast one or two slices of bread.
Press the loading handle down until it latches. The bread will be lowered into the
toaster and toasting will begin.
The loading handle will not latch if your toaster is not connected to the mains supply,
and may not latch if the browning control is set to its minimum or lowest setting.
When toasting has nished, the loading handle will rise and the toasted bread can be
removed. You can lift the loading handle upwards beyond its rest position to help you
remove the toast.
If the toast is not done enough it can be toasted again. Turn the browning control to a
lower setting and keep a careful eye on the toast to ensure that it doesn’t burn.
Toasting can be stopped at any time by pressing the cancel button.
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using your toaster
Toasting tips
Toasting is a combination of drying and cooking the bread and, because moisture
levels differ from one bread to another, toasting times can vary.
For slightly dry bread, use a lower setting than normal.
For fresh bread or whole wheat bread, use a higher setting than normal.
Bread which has a very uneven surface will require a higher setting.
Thicker cut pieces of bread (including crumpets) will take longer to toast—sometimes
signicantly longer. This is because more moisture must be evaporated from the
bread before toasting can occur. Very thick pieces of bread may require two toasting
cycles.
When toasting raisin or other fruit breads, remove any loose raisins or fruit from the
surface of the bread before putting it into your toaster. This will help prevent fruit
pieces from falling into your toaster or sticking to the guard wires in the toasting slot.
Single slice toasting
If you are toasting a single slice of bread, set the browning control to a lower setting
than normal. Your toaster is designed to heat up to two slices of bread. By using a lower
setting when toasting a single slice of bread, it will not be over toasted.
If your toaster jams
Never use a knife or any other utensil or implement to remove jammed bread.
Never insert your ngers into the bread slots.
Switch the toaster off at the mains supply socket and unplug it.
Allow the toaster to completely cool down.
Carefully ease the bread out of the toaster being careful not to damage the heating
element.
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Always switch off, unplug and allow the toaster to cool down before moving,
cleaning or storing. Never immerse the toaster or power cord and plug in water or
any other liquid.
Clean the outside of your toaster with a damp cloth then dry thoroughly.
Never use harsh, abrasive or caustic cleaners.
Crumb removal
It is important that crumbs are not allowed to build up inside your toaster. Excess
crumbs are unhygienic and could catch re.
Crumbs can be removed by sliding the crumb tray out from the bottom of your toaster.
You can then tip the crumbs out. Always make sure that your toaster has completely
cooled down and is disconnected from the mains supply before removing crumbs. Never
use your toaster without the crumb tray tted. Always replace the crumb tray before using
your toaster.
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cleaning

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This appliance must be earthed.
This appliance is tted with either a moulded or rewirable BS1363, 13 amp plug. The fuse
should be rated at 13 amps and be ASTA approved to BS1362.
If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse cover must be retted. The
appliance must not be used without the fuse cover tted.
If the plug is unsuitable, it should be dismantled and removed from the supply cord
and an appropriate plug tted as detailed below. If you remove the plug it must not be
connected to a 13 amp socket and the plug must be disposed of immediately.
The wires of the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN/YELLOW = EARTH BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE
The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in
your plug which is marked with an E or by the earth symbol ( ) or coloured GREEN or
GREEN /YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in your plug which
is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
If any other plug is used, a 13 amp fuse must be tted either in the plug or adaptor or at
the distributor board.
Plug should be BS1363 approved
Fit a 13 Amp Fuse
Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable
is rmly held by the clamp
BROWN
(Live)
13 Amp
Fuse
BLUE
(Neutral)
GREEN/YELLOW
(Earth)
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after sales service
These appliances are built to the very highest of standards. There are no user serviceable
parts. Follow these steps if the unit fails to operate:
Check the instructions have been followed correctly.
Check that the fuse has not blown.
Check that the mains supply is functional.
If the appliance will still not operate, return the appliance to the place it was purchased for
a replacement. To return the appliance to the Customer Service Department, follow the
steps below:
Pack it carefully (preferably in the original carton). Ensure the unit is clean.
Enclose your name and address and quote the model number on all correspondence.
Give the reason why you are returning it.
If within the guarantee period, state when and where it was purchased and include
proof of purchase (e.g. till receipt).
Send it to our Customer Service Department at the address below:
Customer Service Department
Pulse Home Products Limited
Middleton Road
Royton
Oldham
OL2 5LN, UK.
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
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This product is guaranteed for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase against
mechanical and electrical defects.
This guarantee is only valid if the appliance is used solely for domestic purposes in
accordance with the instructions provided, that it is not connected to an unsuitable
electricity supply, dismantled or interfered with in any way or damaged through misuse.
Under this guarantee we undertake to repair or replace free of charge any parts found to
be defective.
Nothing in this guarantee or the instructions relating to the product excludes, restricts or
otherwise affects your statutory rights.
In line with our policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to change this
product, packaging and documentation without notice.
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