LAEWA ASHLEY VQ-SBT582 Slice Toaster Instruction Manual

By MYVQ.com

Please read these instructions before use and retain for future reference

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Laura Ashley Toaster, designed and engineered by VQ. This guide will run you through all the functions of your toaster as well as important care and safety instructions.
We hope you’ll enjoy many years of use from this toaster and may consider adding other products in our collection to your home, including: other small domestic appliances, radios and speakers.
If you do have any questions or require assistance, you can contact our support team:
  support@MyVQ.com

A Toaster is of course a must have for any household, but we hope this excellent product will be particularly welcome! Key features of your new addition are:

• Stylish metal housing.
• Cancel, Bagel and Defrost functions with blue backlit indicators.
• Auto power cut off function at end of cycle.
• Adjustable browning levels with 1-7 indication.
• 2 Slice Capacity.
• Useful Warming / Bun Rack.
• Bread centring function.
• Removable crumb tray.
• Cord storage.
• Cable Guide.
• Anti-slip feet.

Used and maintained in line with the contents of this manual your new toaster will provide many years of service.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: Fire Risk – Most people are aware of the risks of Electrical Fires. Probably we all know someone who has experienced an issue of this kind, be it major or minor. The most common causes of these problems are Tumble Dryers, Washing Machines and to a lesser degree refrigerators. However, as a responsible Supplier we want to provide you with the best advice to try an avoid a problem of this kind with any product you buy from us, no matter how small the risk. Therefore, please take particular note of any warnings in these Operating Instructions that are followed by “Risk of Fire”.
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein, when correctly adhered to, reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
Always follow basic safety precautions when using an electrical appliance, including the following:

• Ensure all packaging and transit materials have been removed. Do not remove the Rating Label.
• Make sure that your outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond to the voltage stated on the Rating Label of the appliance.
• 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.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

CAUTION: Keep this appliance out of the reach of children. It should only be used by or under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.

• Take care when handling the appliance. Always unplug it when unattended and before cleaning or storage.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or worktop. Do not let it touch hot surfaces or become knotted. Protect it from sharp edges.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrocution, never operate this product with wet hands, never immerse it in water or use it where it can drop into water.

• Donot use this appliance outdoors. It is intended for indoor household use only.

CAUTION: Switch off and unplug the appliance after each use. Do not use this appliance if it malfunctions or if the power cord is damaged. A damaged supply cord must be replaced by the manufacturer or its authorised service centre.

• Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed by a qualified electrician. Improper repairs may place the user at serious risk.
• Check the power cord regularly for damage.
• Donot use this appliance for any purpose other than those stated in this manual.
• Always use the appliance on a secure, dry, level heat resistant surface.
• Do not place the product too close to any other heat emitting appliances or in direct sunlight.
• Always switch off and unplug the appliance after use and before removing or attaching parts.
• Grip the plug when disconnecting, do not pull on the cord.

Important Safety Precautions Specific to this Appliance

• When first used there may be some smoke due to residual manufacturing burning off. This is not a fault and will soon dissipate.
• The surfaces of the Toaster can become very hot in use, particularly the top area where the bread fits into the slots. DO NOT touch these surfaces. Danger of burns.
• DO NOT push any objects, particularly metal into the bread slots. Risk of electric shock and / or product damage.
• DO NOT operate this Toaster under or close to curtains, blinds or similar combustible materials. Risk of fire.
• DO NOT place the cord or other items over the top of the Toaster when in use or immediately after use. The surfaces become very hot. Risk of fire / damage.
• DO NOT cover the Toaster when in use. Risk of fire.
• DO NOT leave this appliance unattended when operating.
• DO NOT leave this appliance connected to a wall outlet when not in use.
• DO NOT leave the cord hanging over the edge of a tabletop or worktop where a child may pull on it. Danger of burns.
• DO NOT attempt to lift the Toaster by placing your fingers inside the Bread Slots. Risk of burning / electric shock.

WARNING. ALWAYS remember to clean out the Crumb Tray regularly.
Risk of fire.

• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or similar device.

CAUTION: It is possible, that over the long term the colours of your printing may fade if subjected to continuous strong sunlight. We therefore advise avoiding this if at all possible.

Before use

CAUTION: Take care when the product is hot as the printed surfaces may be more prone to damage particularly by sharp objects.

•  Carefully unpack your Toaster and check that all the parts are present and undamaged. See Product Overview below for the contents that you should have.
• If you do find any damaged items, then DO NOT use the product. Contact your Service Centre for advice.
• Werecommend you retain the packaging for ease of storage and as a precaution in case you experience a problem and need to return the item for repair.
• Before toasting bread, that you intend to eat we recommend that you cook two slices to ensure that any manufacturing residues have burnt off.
• Remember to regularly remove the crumb tray to empty it. Failure to do this can cause a risk of fire.

*IMPORTANT: This Toaster (The USA version) is equipped with an Anti-jam feature for your safety. If the bread should become stuck so that the Loading Lever does not return to the up position at the end of the toasting cycle, then the toaster will automatically switch off preventing the toast from burning and the ensuing risk of fire. If this should happen, UNPLUG the toaster from the wall socket and remove the jammed slice of toast.

Product Overview

1. Toasting Slots X2
2. Loading Lever
3. Cancel button
4. Bagel Button
5. Defrost Button
6. Browning Control
7. Removable Crumb Tray
8. Power Cord
9. Feet X4
10. Warming Rack x1
11. Cord Storage
12. Cable Guide

Operation

• Place your Toaster on a flat, stable and heat resistant surface.

• Make sure that the Crumb Tray (7) is pushed all the way into the Toaster

• Having checked that your local mains supply matches that shown on the rating plate of the appliance plug the toasters Power Cord (8) into a wall socket and switch on. If you wish you can also clip the Power Cord into the Cable Guide (12) to hold the cable out of the way.

• Asastarting point, set your Browning Control (6) to the halfway point (setting 4)

• Place your bread into the Toasting Slots (1) on the top of the toaster.
  NOTE: You can just toast one slice or 2 slices if you desire.
  NOTE: If the height of the bread slice means that it is sticking out of the  Toaster when operating then we recommend toasting the slice horizontally.

• Push down and release the Loading Lever (2) control. The Toaster will start to heat.
  NOTE: Pressing the Cancel Button (3) at any point will switch off the toaster and eject the bread.

• Your toast will now start to cook. Once completed the Toaster switches off automatically.

• Take care when removing the toast as the surfaces will be hot.
  NOTE: If the toast is not protruding far enough to grasp the slice without touching the metal parts of the Toaster, then lift the Loading Lever upwards. This will raise the slice of bread so you can easily remove it.

WARNING: When removing the Bread take care NOT TO TOUCH any part of the top plate as it will be very hot!

• Switch off at the wall socket and unplug.

WARNING: ALWAYS unplug your Toaster after use.

• Leave to cool before storing.
• Bagel Function: Your Toaster has a dedicated Bagel Function. When operated this removes power to the centre element so that just the “cut” side of the Bagel can be toasted. To use this, load the cut bagel into the toasting slots with the cut sides facing outwards. Press down the Load Lever and then, immediately, press the Bagel Button (4). The toaster will start heating and toast your Bagel according to your chosen Browning setting (6).
• Defrost: A useful function that allows you to toast bread from frozen. Place your bread in the Toasting Slots as normal and press down the Loading Lever, then, immediately press the Defrost Button (5). The toasting time will be extended automatically to defrost your bread slices and then cook as normal to your selected browning level.
• Warming Rack: The Warming Rack (10) can be used to warm buns or similar. Locate the Warming Rack on top of the Toaster positioning it in the ends of the Toaster Slots. Place the items you wish to warm on the Rack and then press down the Loading Lever. The amount of warming time can be adjusted by using the Browning Control (6), a higher number equating to a longer time.

WARNING: DO NOT reheat buns or other items that have had butter or other spreads applied to them, butter etc. may drip into the Toaster. Risk of Fire.
TOASTING TIPS:

• Thin and dry bread slices will toast more quickly than thick, moist bread.
• Fresh bread will always take a little longer to toast due to a higher moisture content.
• If the toast starts to smoke press the Cancel button immediately to switch off the Toaster and eject the bread.
• The adjustment of the Browning Controls are affected by several factors; Your personal preferences, the type of bread, the age (freshness) of the bread. It is best to experiment a little when you first start using the toaster to obtain the optimum results for yourself.
• If you are toasting large slices of bread that tend to stick up above the areas of the heating elements then it may give better results if you put the bread in horizontally (long side down).

WARNING: DO NOT reheat toast that has had butter or other spreads applied to it. Risk of Fire.

Care and Cleaning

• Allow the unit to fully cool down.
• Using a damp (but not wet) cloth wipe down the outside of the unit, then dry with a soft cloth.
• DO NOT Invert this unit whilst emptying the Crumb Tray to avoid crumbs becoming trapped in element areas. WARNING RISK OF FIRE.
• WARNING: Make sure that you empty the Crumb Tray on a regular basis.
• DO NOT use any abrasive, chemical or solvent cleaning products. These may damage the plastic parts of your appliance.
• DO NOT immerse the unit, cord set, or mains plug in water or any other liquid.

Storage

• Unplug the power cord from the mains power socket.
• Allow the unit to cool thoroughly (at least 15 minutes).
• If you wish you can wrap the Power Cord around the Cord Storage (11) brackets and put your Mains Plug in the Storage Location (12).
• Werecommend that if the unit will not be used for some time then it is stored in its original box for best protection.

Trobleshooting

Turn the Browning Control clockwise.
The Toast is too dark in colour,| Browning control is not set correctly.| Turn the Browning Control anti-clockwise.

Product Specification

Imported in the UK by: RK Wholesale Ltd. ST4 2NL.UK
Imported in the USA by: EMG, 1471 Partnership Drive, Green Bay, WI 54304
Imported in the EU by: House of Appliances Schoonboeke 10, Ronse, 9600, Belgium
Imported in Denmark by: 3S Company, Troensevej 11, DJ-9220 Aalborg Oest, Denmark
Manufactured by: Sourcing Boutique HK Ltd, 21st Floor, The Phoenix, 23 Luard Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Environmentally Friendly Disposal

**** This symbol on the Product or on its packaging Indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment in compliance with EU Directive 2012/19/EU. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and wellbeing.

Why not complete the set with a matching Kettle?
Your appliance comes with a standard 12 month warranty, however, with registration you can extend this to 24 months to enjoy even more piece of mind.
Simply visit www.MyVQ.com/pages/warranty to register your product for this extended warranty.

If you do need any assistance with this appliance during your warranty period contact the VQ support team:
support@MyVQ.com
Distributed by:
1471 Partnership Drive
Green Bay, WI 54304.
Manufactured by:
Sourcing Boutique HK Ltd, 21st Floor, The Phoenix
23 Luard Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
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