Sage BTA830UK Instruction Booklet

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BTA830UK

the Smart Toast

™

Instruction Booklet

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CONTENTS

3 We recommend safety first

8 Know your Sage Smart Toast™

9 Operating your Sage Smart Toast™

15 Care, cleaning & storage of your

Sage Smart Toast™

WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST

At Sage™ by Heston Blumenthal‰ we are very safety conscious.
We design and manufacture appliances with your safety
foremost in mind. We also ask that you exercise a degree of care
when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following
precautions.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE AND SAVE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

• Before using for the first

time please ensure that
your electricity supply is the
same as shown on the rating
label on the underside of the
appliance. If you have any
concerns please contact your
local electricity company.

• Your Sage™ by Heston

Blumenthal‰ appliance
includes a BS 13 amp
moulded mains plug on the
supply cord.

• Should you need to change

this plug, please complete the
rewiring as follows
(after safe disposal of the
moulded plug).

• Please note that a cut off plug

inserted into a socket is a
serious danger risk.

• Wires are coloured as follows:

• Blue = Neutral

• Brown = Live

• As the colours of the wire

may not correspond with the
coloured markings which
identify the terminals in
your plug, please refer to the
following:

• The Blue wire must be

connected to the terminal
which is marked ‘N’.

• The Brown wire must be

connected to the terminal
which is marked with the
letter ‘L’.

• Please note that if a 13 amp

plug is used, a 13 amp fuse
should be used.

• Carefully read all instructions

before operating and save for
future reference.

• Remove and safely discard

any packaging material or
promotional labels before
using the toaster for the first
time.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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• To eliminate a choking

hazard for young children,
remove and safely discard
the protective cover fitted
to the power plug of this
appliance.

• Do not place the toaster

near the edge of a table,
counter or bench top during
operation. Ensure the
surface is level, clean and
free of water.

• Do not place the toaster on

or near a hot gas or electric
burner, or where it could
touch a heated oven.

• Keep appliance clear

of walls and other heat
sensitive materials such as
cloths and curtains.

• Do not use the toaster on

sink drainboard.

• Always ensure the toaster is

properly assembled before
use. Follow the instructions
provided in this book.

• The appliance is not

intended to be operated by
means of an external timer
or separate remote control
system.

• Bread may burn, therefore

this toaster must not be
used near or below curtains
or other combustible
material and it must be
supervised at all times when
in use.

• Ensure that bread to be

toasted is the correct size
for the toaster and does
not protrude above the
bread slice opening. Ensure
the bread is not too thick or
too long that it will jam or
wedge the bread carriage.

• Never cover the toaster

whilst it is plugged into the
power outlet or while hot.

• Do not place toast directly

on top of toasting slots
to warm toast as this
may prevent correct air
circulation and damage the
appliance.

• Do not move the toaster

whilst in operation or
when hot.

• Do not touch hot surfaces.

Use side areas for lifting
and carrying the appliance.

• Do not leave the toaster

unattended when toasting.

• Always turn the power

off at the power outlet
and then remove the plug
from the power outlet
before attempting to move
the appliance, when the
appliance is not in use and
before cleaning or storing.

• Do not allow breadcrumbs

to accumulate in the bottom
of the toaster. Failure
to clean the crumb tray
regularly may result in a
fire hazard.

• Do not clean with metal

scouring pads. Pieces can
break off the pad and touch
electrical parts creating an
electric shock hazard.

• Keep the appliance clean.

Follow the cleaning
instructions provided in
this book.

• The bread may burn,

therefore do not use the
toaster near or below
combustible material,
such as curtains or other
combustible material
and this toaster must be
supervised at all times when
in use.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FOR ALL ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES

• The temperature of

accessible surfaces may be
high when the appliance
is operating. The door or
the outer surface may get
hot when the appliance is
operating.

• Fully unwind the power

cord before use.

• Do not let the power cord

hang over the edge of a
table or counter, touch
hot surfaces, or become
knotted.

• To protect against electric

shock, do not immerse
power cord, power plug or
appliance in water or any
other liquid.

• This 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.

WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRSTWE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST

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WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST

• This appliance can be

used by children aged
from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge
if they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards
involved.

• Children should be

supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance.

• Cleaning and user

maintenance shall not be
made by children unless
they are older than 8 and
supervised.

• Keep the appliance and its

cord out of reach of children
less than 8 years.

• The temperature of

accessible surfaces may be
high when the appliance is
operating.

• Appliances are not intended

to be operated by means
of an external timer or
separate remote-control
system.

• This appliance is intended

to be used
in household only.

• Do not use this appliance

for other than its intended
use. Do not use in moving
vehicles or boats. Do not
use outdoors.

• It is recommended to

regularly inspect the
appliance. Do not use the
appliance if power cord,
power plug or appliance
becomes damaged in
any way. If damaged or
maintenance other than
cleaning is required,
please contact Sage on
0844 334 5110 or go to
sageappliances.co.uk.

• The installation of a

residual current device
(safety switch) is
recommended to provide
additional safety protection
when using electrical
appliances. 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 your
electrician for professional
advice.

WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST

NOTE

This toaster is electronically
controlled and will not
operate until the toaster is
plugged into a 230V power
point and switched on.

WARNING

Never operate toaster on
its side. Never add any
food substance to the
bread, muffins, bagels or
crumpets as this can lead to
electrocution or fire.

This toaster is for toasting
bread, crumpets and bagels
only. Placing other items
in the toaster can lead to
electrocution or fire.

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 office.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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KNOW YOUR SAGE SMART TOAST™

A. TOAST/CANCEL setting with

motorised raising and lowering,
and toast ready sound alert

B. A BIT MORE

™

setting

C. BAGEL /FRUIT LOAF setting
D. FROZEN setting
E. Motorised 'A QUICK LOOK'

™

setting

F. Extra wide and long slots

with self centring carriage

G. Cool-touch exterior
H. LED toasting progress indicator
I. Variable browning control
J. Slide out crumb tray
K. Power cord storage

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OPERATING YOUR SAGE SMART TOAST™

Before first use, remove any packaging
material or promotional labels attached to
your toaster.

1. Insert the power plug into a

230 volt power outlet then turn
the power on. The TOAST/CANCEL
button surround will illuminate in white.
The LED toasting progress indicator
will illuminate in red from left to right,
then align to the selected browning
setting (indicated by the position of
the browning control slide). The toaster
will revert to stand-by mode after
30 seconds if a button is not pressed
or the browning control slide is not
adjusted.

NOTE

When using the toaster for the first
time, we suggest toasting on the
maximum setting without bread.
The toaster may emit a thin smoke
or distinct odour on initial use. This
is normal and not detrimental to the
performance of the toaster.

2. Place bread, bagel, fruit loaf or half a

muffin into toasting slot. Ensure items
for toasting are not too long or too thick
to fit in the toasting slots.

The appliance has a single browning
control slide and a row of function
buttons that simultaneously control
the two toasting slots.

3. Select the toast setting by adjusting

the browning control slide on the front
of the toaster.

The toast settings range from
'1' (lightest) to '5' (darkest).

The LED progress indicator will
illuminate in red and align to the
selected toast setting.

NOTE

When using the toaster for the first
time, it is suggested to toast on
browning setting '3'. Various types of
bread and personal preference may
require a different browning setting.
For example, white light-textured
breads may require a lighter setting,
whilst heavier textured breads may
require a darker setting.

4. To start the toasting process, press the

TOAST/CANCEL button on top of the
toaster. The TOAST/CANCEL button
surround will illuminate in red and the
carriage will automatically lower into the
toasting position and starts the toasting
cycle. As the carriage automatically
locks into position, the A Quick Look™
button surround will illuminate in white
and the LED toasting progress indicator
(above the selected browning setting)
will flash and start to gradually count
down (towards the left) indicating the
toasting progress.

5. The A Quick Look™ button can be

pressed up until 10 seconds before the
end of the toasting cycle to view the
browning of the bread. When selected,
the A Quick Look™ button surround
will flash and the LED toasting progress
indicator will remain steady (indicating
that the selected browning setting has
not been interrupted by the carriage
rising). The toasting recommences
immediately as the carriage lowers and
locks into position, and as indicated by
the A Quick Look™ button surround
illuminating and the LED toasting
progress indicator flashing.

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6. Approximately 10 seconds before the

end of the selected browning setting,
the A Quick Look™ button will cease
illumination. As the toasting stops and
the carriage rises, the TOAST/CANCEL
button surround will flash and the LED
toasting progress indicator will cease
flashing. The LED toasting progress
indicator will re-illuminate to the
previously selected browning setting.

7. Once the toasting cycle has completed

and the carriage has risen and locked
into the raised position, the toast
ready alert will sound. Remove the
toast. The TOAST/CANCEL button
surround will re-illuminate in white
for up to 30 seconds, ready for the next
toasting cycle.

NOTE

The toaster will revert to stand-by
mode after 30 seconds if a BUTTON
IS NOT pressed or the slide is not
adjusted. All button surrounds and
LED toasting progress indicator will
cease illumination.

NOTE

The toaster will re-activate from
stand-by mode and the
TOAST/CANCEL button surround
and LED toasting progress indicator
will illuminate when:

• Any of these buttons are pressed
(except the TOAST/CANCEL
button which will start the
toasting process).

• The browning control slide is
moved.

• The power at the power outlet is
turned off then on again.

WARNING

Do not leave the toaster
unattended when in use
as toast may jam. In the
unlikely event that bread,
bagels or crumpets become
jammed in the toasting slots,
all the button buttons and
the LED toasting progress
indicator will flash and the
elements will turn off. Switch
the toaster off at the power
outlet, remove the power plug
and allow the toaster to cool
completely before carefully
easing the bread out of slots.
Take care not to damage the
elements.

TOAST/CANCEL BUTTON

The TOAST/CANCEL button surround will
illuminate in white for up to 30 seconds
when the appliance is turned on. The
toaster will revert to stand-by mode after
30 seconds if a button is not pressed or the
browning control slide is not adjusted.

8. Press the TOAST/CANCEL button

once to lower the carriage and start the
toasting process. The TOAST/CANCEL
button surround will then illuminate
in red.

9. Press the TOAST/CANCEL button

during operation to cancel the toasting
process or any other functions. The
TOAST/CANCEL button illumination
will change from red to white and stay
illuminated for up to 30 seconds.

NOTE

Toasting can be stopped at any time
by pressing the TOAST/CANCEL
button located on the top of the
toaster. This will cancel the operation
and the carriage will move to the
raised position.

NOTE

The toaster features a A Quick Look

™

button. This automatically raises
the carriage without cancelling or
resetting the selected browning
setting. Use the A Quick Look

™

button
to view browning progress during the
toasting and, if necessary, cancel the
process when the desired toast colour
is achieved.

A BIT MORE™ SETTING

This feature can be selected after or during
the toasting cycle.

To use this feature during the toasting
cycle:

The A BIT MORE™ button surround will
illuminate in white when selected. The
toasting time will automatically increase but
will not illuminate more of the LED toasting
progress indicator. A BIT MORE™ function
can be cancelled by pressing the
A BIT MORE™ button again and the original
toasting cycle will continue.

To use this feature after the toasting cycle
has completed:

1. The A BIT MORE™ button surround

will illuminate in white when selected.
The carriage will automatically lower
and begin the additional toasting time.
The LED toasting progress indicator
will automatically align with the lowest
browning setting then flash and count
down for the additional browning time.

2. The TOAST/CANCEL button surround

will also illuminate in red and the
A Quick Look™ button surround will
illuminate in white allowing you to
check on the toasting progress and, if
necessary, cancel the cycle by pressing
the TOAST/CANCEL button when the
desired toast colour is achieved.

3. Approximately 10 seconds before

the end of the additional browning,
the A Quick Look™ button will cease
illumination. As the toasting stops and
the carriage rises, the TOAST/CANCEL
button surround will flash, the LED
toasting progress indicator will cease
flashing and the A BIT MORE™ button
surround will cease illumination. The
LED toasting progress indicator will
re-illuminate to the previously selected
browning setting.

4. Once the toasting cycle has finished

and the carriage has risen and locked
into the raised position, the toast ready
alert will sound. Remove the toast. The
TOAST/CANCEL button surround will
re-illuminate in white for up to
30 seconds, ready for the next
toasting cycle.

NOTE

The A BIT MORE

™

button can be
used with the TOAST,
BAGEL/FRUIT LOAF button and
FROZEN functions.

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BAGEL/FRUIT LOAF BUTTON

Use this feature to select between the
Bagel / Fruit Loaf function to automatically
adjust the toasting time.

BAGEL BUTTON

The BAGEL setting activates the additional
heat to the centre heating elements to
lightly toast the bagel tops.

To toast bagels:

1. Place the bagels into the toasting slots

with the cut side facing inwards.

2. To select the BAGEL setting, press the

BAGEL/FRUIT LOAF button once and
the button will illuminate white.

3. Select the desired browning setting by

adjusting the browning control slide on
the front of the toaster. The browning
settings range from setting 1 (lightest)
to 3 (darkest). We recommend setting 1
when toasting bagels.

4. Press the setting TOAST/CANCEL

button
and the surround will illuminate in red.
The bagels will automatically lower into
the toasting slots. The middle
and side heating elements will
automatically adjust.

5. The A Quick Look™ button surround

will also illuminate allowing the toasting
progress to be checked and, if necessary,
cancel the cycle by pressing the TOAST/
CANCEL button when the desired toast
colour is achieved.

6. Approximately 10 seconds before the

end of the selected browning setting,
the A Quick Look™ button will cease
illumination. As the toasting stops and
the carriage rises, the TOAST/CANCEL
button surround will flash and the LED
toasting progress indicator will cease
flashing. The LED toasting progress

indicator will re-illuminate to the
previously selected browning setting.

7. Once the toasting cycle has finished

and the carriage has risen and locked
into the raised position, the toast ready
alert will sound. Remove the bagel. The
TOAST/CANCEL button surround will
re-illuminate in white for up to
30 seconds, ready for the next toasting
cycle. The BAGEL button surround
will remain illuminated and should be
pressed once to cancel if a subsequent
toasting function is required. The
BAGEL button surround will cease
to illuminate after 30 seconds or when
the appliance is switched off at the
power point.

Toasting Crumpets:

1. Place the crumpets into the toasting

slots with crumpet tops facing inwards

2. Select the desired browning setting by

adjusting the browning control slide.
The browning settings range from 2
(lightest) to 5 (darkest). We recommend
setting 3 when toasting crumpets.

3. Select the BAGEL setting by pressing

the BAGEL/FRUIT LOAF button once
and the button is illuminated white.

4. Press the TOAST/CANCEL button.

Then press the Fruit Loaf button twice.
The crumpets will automatically lower
into the toasting slots.

5. The ‘A Quick Look’ button will

illuminate allowing the toasting
progress to be checked. If necessary,
you can cancel the cycle by pressing
the TOAST/CANCEL button when the
required toast colour is achieved.

6. Approximately 10 seconds before the

end of the selected browning process,
the “A Quick Look’ button will cease
illumination. As the toasting stops and
the carriage rises, the TOAST/CANCEL
button will flash and the LED toasting
progress indicator will cease flashing.

OPERATING YOUR SAGE SMART TOAST™

FRUIT LOAF SETTING

Fruit Loaf, due to its high sugar content,
needs less toasting time compared to
standard white bread.

The FRUIT LOAF setting automatically
adjusts the toasting time for this type

of bread.

To toast fruit loaf:

1. Place the Fruit Loaf into the toasting

slots.

2. To select the FRUIT LOAF setting,

press the BAGEL/FRUIT LOAF button
twice and the blue button will illuminate.

3. Select the desired setting by adjusting

the browning control slide on the front
of the toaster. The browning settings
range from 1 (the lightest) to
5 (the darkest). We recommend setting 3
when toasting fruit loaf

4. Press the TOAST / CANCEL button

which will then light up in red. The Fruit
Loaf will automatically lower into the
toasting slots.

5. The A Quick Look™ button will light up

in blue allowing the toasting process to
be checked and, if necessary, cancel the
cycle by pressing the TOAST/CANCEL
button when your chosen toast colour is
achieved.

6. Approximately 10 seconds before the

end of the selected browning setting,
the A Quick Look™ button will cease
illumination. As the toasting stops and
the carriage rises, the TOAST/CANCEL
button surround will flash and the LED
toasting progress indicator will cease
flashing. The LED toasting progress
indicator will re-illuminate to the
previously selected browning setting.

7. Once the toasting cycle has finished and

the carriage has risen and locked into
the raised position, the toast ready alert
will sound. Remove the fruit loaf. The
TOAST/CANCEL button surround will
re-illuminate in blue for up to
30 seconds, ready for the next toasting
cycle. BAGEL/FRUIT LOAF button
surround will remain illuminated in blue
and should be pressed once or twice to
cancel if a subsequent toasting function
is required. BAGEL/FRUIT LOAF
button surround will cease to illuminate
after 30 seconds or when the appliance
is switched off at the power point.

FROZEN BUTTON

This feature activates additional toasting
time required to toast frozen bread.

To toast frozen bread:

1. Place the bread into the toasting slots.

2. Select the desired browning setting by

adjusting the browning control slide on
the front of the toaster.

3. Press the TOAST/CANCEL button

and the surround will illuminate in red
then press the FROZEN button and the
surround will illuminate in white. The
bread will automatically lower into the
toasting slots. The toasting time will
automatically increase.

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4. The A Quick Look™ button surround

will illuminate in white allowing you
to check on the toasting progress
and, if necessary, cancel the cycle by
pressing TOAST/CANCEL button when
the desired toast colour is achieved.
Approximately 10 seconds before the
end of the selected browning setting,
the A Quick Look™ button will cease
illumination.

5. As the toasting stops and the carriage

rises, the TOAST/CANCEL button
surround will flash and the LED toasting
progress indicator will cease flashing.
The LED toasting progress indicator will
re-illuminate to the previously selected
browning setting.

6. Once the toasting cycle has finished

and the carriage has risen and locked
into the raised position, the toast ready
alert will sound. Remove the toast. The
TOAST/CANCEL button surround will
re-illuminate in white for up to
30 seconds, ready for the next toasting
cycle. The FROZEN button surround
will remain illuminated and should be
pressed once to cancel if a subsequent
toasting function is required. The
FROZEN button surround will cease to
illuminate after 30 seconds or when the
appliance is switched off at the power
point. The FROZEN button works for
frozen bagels as well.

A QUICK LOOK™ BUTTON

This feature automatically raises and lowers
the carriage so you can check progress
without interrupting and/or cancelling the
toasting cycle.

To select this feature:

1. The A Quick Look™ button surround will

illuminate in white during the toasting
cycle and when using the A BIT MORE™
feature. You can press the A Quick
Look™ button during toasting cycle to

CARE, CLEANING & STORAGE

CARE AND CLEANING

1. Switch the toaster off at the power outlet

and then remove the power plug from
the power outlet. Allow the toaster to
cool completely before cleaning.

2. To clean any crumbs from the toaster,

remove the crumb tray (located under the
control panel at the front of the toaster)
by pulling it outwards. Empty and replace
the crumb tray before using the toaster
again. Replace the crumb tray by sliding
it inwards until it locks into position.

3. To remove any additional crumbs, turn

the toaster upside down over a bin and
shake crumbs free.

4. Wipe the outside of the toaster with

a slightly dampened soft cloth and
then dry it with a soft dry cloth to dry
completely.

NOTE

Do not clean with metal scouring
pads. Pieces can break off the pad
and touch electrical parts creating an
electric shock hazard.

STORAGE

Switch toaster off at the power outlet and
remove the power plug from the power
outlet. Allow the toaster to cool completely
before storing. Follow the directions for
cleaning and store in an upright position
on a flat surface on a bench top or in an
accessible cupboard.

Do not store anything on top of the toaster.

WARNING

Do not use the toaster without
the crumb tray in position.

Do not allow crumbs to build
up in the crumb tray. Failure
to clean the crumb tray
regularly may result in
a fire hazard.

view the toasting progress. If selected,
the A Quick Look™ button surround
will flash. The LED toasting progress
indicator will cease to flash indicating
that the selected toasting cycle time has
not been interrupted. When the A Quick
Look™ cycle has finished, the toasting
cycle will re-commence, indicated by the
resumed flashing of LED toasting
progress indicator.

2. Approximately 10 seconds before the

end of the selected browning setting,
the A Quick Look™ button will cease
illumination and cannot be activated
in this time.

TOAST READY ALERT

A toast ready alert will sound when the
toasting cycle has finished and the carriage
has risen and locked into the raised position.

The default setting for the Toast Ready Alert
is High, but can be adjusted to Low or Mute.

Adjusting the Sound Level of the Toast
Ready Alert

Press and hold down the A Quick Look ™
button for 2 seconds until the
A BIT MORE™, BAGEL/FRUIT LOAF, &
FROZEN button illuminate white.

Mute:

Press FROZEN button, the light will flash
three times.

Low:

Press BAGEL button, the unit will beep
three times with low sound.

High:

Press A BIT MORE™, the unit will beep
three times with high sound.

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