Sage FoodCycler SWR550 User manual

the FoodCycler™
SWR550
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SAGE
RECOMMENDS
SAFETY FIRST
At Sage we are very safety
conscious. We design and
manufacture consumer
products with the safety of
you, our valued customer,
foremost in mind. In
addition, we ask that you
exercise a degree of care
when using any electrical
appliance and adhere to the
following precautions.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
• A downloadable version
of this document
is also available at
sageappliances.com
When using electrical
appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be
followed including:
• Before using for the
rst time ensure your
electricity supply is the
same as shown on the
label on the underside of
the appliance.
• Carefully read all
instructions before
operating the FoodCycler
for the rst time and save
for future reference.
• Remove and safely
discard any packing
material, and promotional
labels before using the
FoodCycler for the rst
time.
2 Sage recommends safety rst
10 Components
11 Control Panel
12 Features
13 Assembly
14 Functions
20 Care & Cleaning & Storage
21 Troubleshooting
Contents

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• To eliminate a choking
hazard for young
children, remove and
safely discard the
protective cover tted
to the power plug of this
appliance.
• Do not place the
FoodCycler near the
edge of a bench or table
during operation.
• Ensure the surface is
level, clean and free
of water and other
substances.
• Do not use the
FoodCycler on a sink
drain board.
• Do not place the
FoodCycler on or near
a hot gas or electric
burner, or where it could
touch another heated
appliance.
• Do not operate the
FoodCycler on an
inclined surface. Do not
move the FoodCycler
while it is switched on.
• Do not cover the air vents
while the FoodCycler is
operating.
• Never use the
FoodCycler without the
bucket in place correctly.
• Never use the
FoodCycler with an
empty bucket.
• Never touch the inside of
the FoodCycler while it is
operating as it is very hot.
• Always operate the
FoodCycler on a stable
and heat resistant
surface. Do not use on
a cloth-covered surface,
near curtains or other
ammable materials.
• Recommend keeping the
FoodCycler in an open
environment for better air
and humidity circulation.
• Hot air from the rear
side of the FoodCycler
during operation may
hold a lot of moisture.
Always provide sucient
clearance (minimum
20cm) above and on all

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sides to eliminate any
moisture condensation
on the walls.
• Hot air is released
through the air vents
on the rear side of the
FoodCycler during
operation. Always keep
your hands and face at
a safe distance from the
hot air and from the air
vents.
• Never use the
FoodCycler without
the rear air outlet cover
installed as the inner
accessible surface of the
FoodCycler is very hot
during and sometimes
after operation.
• Never attempt to remove
the security seal sticker
or open the side cover
of the FoodCycler.
Warranty void if seal is
removed or damaged.
Misuse may cause
injury.
• Before starting to
operate the FoodCycler
each time, clean any dirt
or food residue on the
external surface of the
bucket and the surface
of the heating plate.
• The FoodCycler is
designed for processing
household FOOD
WASTE only. Do not add
non-food waste to the
FoodCycler.
• Do not ll the bucket
with hard food waste
such as hard bones or
other similar hard food
waste as it may damage
the bucket and the
FoodCycler.
• Do not over-ll the
bucket past the ‘Fill line’
marked on the interior of
the bucket.
• Do not pack down food
waste to keep it beneath
the ll line once full.
Overloading the bucket
may cause a jam and
damage the motor and
FoodCycler.

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• Do not place anything on
top of the FoodCycler.
• Do not place any part
of the FoodCycler in the
dishwasher except the
bucket.
• To prevent burns or
personal injury, always
use protective hot
pads or insulated
oven mitts when
inserting, removing or
handling items from the
FoodCycler when hot.
Alternatively, allow the
FoodCycler to cool down
before handling.
• Always use extreme
caution when removing
any of the accessories or
disposing of food waste
from the bucket.
• It is recommended to
use only the accessories
supplied with this
FoodCycler.
• The use of any
accessory attachments
not recommended by
Sage may cause injuries.
• Do not attempt to
operate the FoodCycler
by any method other
than those described in
this book.
• Always ensure the
FoodCycler is properly
assembled before use.
Follow the instructions
provided in this book.
• The FoodCycler will not
operate unless properly
assembled with the lid
locked in place.
• Ensure the FoodCycler
lid is securely locked in
place before operating.
• The FoodCycler is not
intended to be operated
by means of an external
timer or separate
remote-control system.
• Do not store any item on
top of the FoodCycler
when in use and when
stored.
• Always ensure the
FoodCycler has cooled,
is turned o at the
power outlet and the

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cord is unplugged from
the power outlet before
attempting to move the
FoodCycler.
• Always disconnect
the FoodCycler from
the power outlet if it is
left unattended and
before assembling,
disassembling or
cleaning.
• Do not place the
FoodCycler in direct
sunlight. Colour fading
and discolouration
may occur when
the FoodCycler is
consistently exposed to
UV light.
• Keep the FoodCycler
clean. Follow the
cleaning instructions
provided in this book.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Processing Modes Drying, Grinding, Cooling
Product Dimension
(mm)
(W) 280 x (D) 320 x (H) 360
Power Input 220 – 240V 50/60Hz
Power
Consumption
500W
Energy Usage
(Running)
Approx. 0.8KWh per cycle
Energy Usage
(Standby Mode)
2KWh per month
Processing Time Approx. 4 – 6 hours*
Waste Volume
Reduction
Approx. over 80% **
Bucket Capacity Approx. 2 Litres
^A lter replacement warning light will alert
you when it is time to replace.
* Typical processing time takes an average
of 4-6 hours. Cycle time will vary depending
on the types of food being processed and
the total moisture content.Total maximum
processing time is maximum 8 hours.The
cooling phase takes up to an additional 30
minutes.
** The volume of the bucket contents may
be reduced by over 80% depending on the
amount and moisture content of the food
scraps being processed.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FOR ALL ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
• Fully unwind the power
cord before use.
• Connect only to a 220V
or 240V power outlet.

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• The appliance must
be used on a properly
grounded outlet. If it is
not sure, please consult
a qualied electrician.
• Do not, under any
circumstances, modify
the power plug or use a
power plug adapter.
• Do not place this
appliance on or near a
heat source, such as hot
plate, oven or heaters.
• Position the appliance
at a minimum distance
of 20cm away from
walls, curtains and other
heat or steam sensitive
materials and provide
adequate space above
and on all sides for air
circulation.
• Do not let the power
cord hang over the edge
of a bench or table,
touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.
• This appliance is for
household use only. Do
not use this appliance
for anything other than
its intended use. Do not
use in moving vehicles
or boats.Do not use
outdoors. Misuse may
cause injury.
• The appliance is not
intended for use by
persons (including
children) with reduced
physical, sensory or
mental capabilities,
or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless
they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance by a person
responsible for their
safety.
• Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance.
• This appliance shall not
be used by children.

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• Always turn the appliance
to the OFF position,
switch o at the power
outlet and unplug at the
power outlet when the
appliance is not in use.
• Before cleaning, always
turn the appliance to the
OFF position, switch o at
the power outlet, unplug
at the power outlet and
remove the power cord,
if detachable, from the
appliance and allow all
parts to cool.
• To protect against electric
shock, do not immerse
the power cord, power
plug or appliance in water
or any other liquid or
allow moisture to come
in contact with the parts,
unless it is recommended
in the cleaning
instructions.
• Any maintenance other
than cleaning should
be performed at an
authorised Sage Service
Centre.
• It is recommended to
regularly inspect the
appliance.To avoid a
hazard, do not use the
appliance if power cord,
power plug or appliance
becomes damaged
in any way. Return the
entire appliance to the
nearest authorised
Sage Service Centre
for examination and/or
repair.
• Children should not play
with the appliance.
• Cleaning of the
appliance should not be
carried out by children
unless they are 8 years
or older and supervised.
• The appliance and its
cord should be kept out
of reach of children aged
8 years and younger.
• The installation of
a residual current
device (safety switch)
is recommended to
provide additional safety
protection when using
electrical appliances.

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It is advisable that
a safety switch with
a rated residual
operating current not
exceeding 30mA be
installed in the electrical
circuit supplying the
appliance. See a
qualied electrician for
professional advice.
• During electrical storms,
the appliance should
be disconnected from
the power source at the
wall socket to prevent
any electrical surges
that may arise during
the storm and which
may inadvertently cause
damage to the appliance
and its electronic
componentry.
The symbol shown
indicates that this
appliance should not
be disposed of in normal
household waste. It
should be taken to a local
authority waste collection
centre designated for this
purpose or to a dealer
providing this service. For
more information, please
contact your local council
oce.
This symbol
indicates,
temperature of
accessible
surfaces may be high
when the appliance is
operating and for some
time after use.
To avoid electric
shock, do not
immerse the cord or plug
in water (or other liquids).


A. Locking Lid
B. Control Panel
C. Main Housing Body
D. Back Panel
E. Air Vents
F. Power Cord Outlet
G. Set of EcoFilters
H. Filter Cavities
I. Filter Reset Button
J. Filter Air Guides
K. Bucket with Agitators
L. Bucket Lid Assembly
a. Carbon Foam Lid Liner
b. Back Cover
c. Locking Screw
NOT PICTURED
• Non-Slip Feet
• Power Cord
Components
A
C
D
E
F
J
G
H
I
L
B
K
a
b
c
Rating Information
220–240V ~ 50/60Hz 500W