the FoodCycler ™ SWR550 EN QUICK GUIDE
Contents 2 10 11 12 13 14 20 21 Sage recommends safety first Components Control Panel Features Assembly Functions Care & Cleaning & Storage Troubleshooting 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.
• 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 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.
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.
• 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.
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 FILTER LIFE APPROX.
• The appliance must be used on a properly grounded outlet. If it is not sure, please consult a qualified 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.
• Always turn the appliance to the OFF position, switch off 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 off 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.
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 qualified 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.
Components A B L K C a b c J D I E H G F 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 Rating Information 220–240V ~ 50/60Hz 500W 10 K. Bucket with Agitators L. Bucket Lid Assembly a. Carbon Foam Lid Liner b. Back Cover c.
Control Panel E CHANGE FILTER D COOLING C GRINDING B DRYING A A. B. C. D. E.
Features SAGE FOODCYCLER Your Sage FoodCycler transforms your household food waste into nutrient rich EcoChips™, using an intuitive three stage cycle. The FoodCycler pulverizes and dehydrates nearly all types of food waste. Agitators turn inside the grinding bucket, reducing food waste to small particles, while simultaneously the FoodCycler aerates and heats the bucket content, decomposing and sterilising the food waste.
Filter Air Guides Two small air guide covers sit on top of the carbon filters, ensuring that the air and water vapour is properly directed toward the FoodCycler vents. Assembly BEFORE FIRST USE IMPORTANT Locking Lid Seamless design, slides and locks smoothly into place prior to every cycle to help insulate sound, reduce odours, and ensuring a safe, reliable cycle. Removing the lid will pause operation. Ensure all packaging is removed from the FoodCycler, EcoFilters and filter air guides before using.
Functions OPERATING YOUR FOODCYCLER 3. Add your food waste into the bucket. Do not load the bucket beyond the marked fill line. 1. Open the lid by turning counter-clockwise until the arrow on the bucket lid is facing the unlock symbol pictured on the top part of the FoodCycler. Lift to remove. 2. Lift the bucket up straight and away from the FoodCycler using the folding metal handle.
IMPORTANT The FoodCycler is designed for processing household FOOD WASTE only. Do not add non-food waste to the FoodCycler. The FoodCycler can handle organic materials that traditional composters can’t and performs best when fed a wide variety of foods. To ensure optimal food waste breakdown, mix food waste together, with heavier foods interspersed with lighter, dryer foods.
NOTE The FoodCycler will not operate without locking the lid properly in position. 1. Plug the power plug into a 220V or 240V power outlet and turn the outlet on. 2. Press the Power On/Off button once to turn the FoodCycler on to Ready mode and the fan is running in low speed. The light will illuminate. 3. Press the Power button again and the 3-stage cycling will start with a green light illuminating against each cycle. 4.
4. The Cooling cycle (green light) is the last cycle before completion. The Cooling mode lasts under 30 minutes. 5. The Change Filter light (red) will illuminate when it is time to replace the filters. CHANGE FILTER COOLING GRINDING DRYING NOTE Always change both filters at the same time. IMPORTANT The filters are not washable. Do not immerse any part of the filters in water as it will cause damage. To replace the EcoFilters: 1.
3. Remove the packaging from the filters before fitting. Keeping the new filters straight, insert the right, then the left, into the filter cavities and twist clockwise to secure. IMPORTANT On first use, remove the filters as described above and remove the filters stickers. If the ‘Change Filter’ light is not illuminated, do not reset. REPLACEMENT FILTERS Replacement filters may be purchased from the Sage website† or at participating retail outlets.
IMPORTANT CARBON FILTER BUCKET LID For convenience, you can store the FoodCycler under the bench or even outside of the kitchen in an accessible area of the house, like the laundry or garage. Keep just the FoodCycler bucket on your benchtop to accumulate your food waste hassle and odour-free by using with the carbon filter bucket lid. When full, remove the bucket lid before placing into the FoodCycler to process. Assembling your bucket lid 1. Place the carbon filter foam liner inside the bucket lid. 2.
are, Cleaning C & Storage Keeping your FoodCycler clean will help ensure that your FoodCycler performs cleanly and efficiently. Both the exterior of the FoodCycler and the removable bucket should be cleaned regularly. NOTE Before starting to operate your FoodCycler for each time, clean the bottom of the grinding bucket and the surface of the heating plate using a clean and dry cloth. Follow the directions below to keep your FoodCycler looking (and working) at its best.
Troubleshooting Before carrying out any of the following service checks, unplug the FoodCycler from the mains. PROBLEM FoodCycler will not start Power light WHAT TO DO • Check that the power plug is connected to a power outlet and the outlet is turned on. • Check that your FoodCycler is assembled correctly.
Guarantee 2 YEAR LIMITED GUARANTEE Sage Appliances guarantees this product for domestic use in specified territories for 2 years from the date of purchase against defects caused by faulty workmanship and materials. During this guarantee period Sage Appliances will repair, replace, or refund any defective product (at the sole discretion of Sage Appliances). All legal warranty rights under applicable national legislation will be respected and will not be impaired by our guarantee.
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