the FoodCycler™ Instruction Book – LWR550
Contents 2 7 8 9 10 11 14 16 17 18 Breville Recommends Safety First Components Control Panel Features Assembly Functions Replacing the Filters EcoChips™ Disposal Care & Cleaning Troubleshooting BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST At Breville 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 and adhere to the following precautions.
• 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 clothcovered surface, near curtains or other flammable materials.
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 Breville 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.
^A filter 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.
• 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 Breville 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.
Components A B L K C a b c J D I E H G F A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. Locking Lid Control Panel Main Housing Body Back Panel Air Vents Power Cord Outlet Set of EcoFilters (LWR050BLK) Filter cavities Filter Reset Button J. Filter Air Guides 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.
F Features YOUR BREVILLE FOODCYCLER Carbon Filter Bucket Lid Your Breville 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. a BEFORE FIRST USE w 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. IMPORTANT Ensure all packaging is removed from the FoodCycler, EcoFilters and filter air guides before using.
o Functions OPERATING YOUR FOODCYCLER 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. 3. Add your food waste into the bucket. Do not load the bucket beyond the marked fill line. 2. Lift the bucket up straight and away from the FoodCycler using the folding metal handle.
w 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.
Pause Feature n NOTE The FoodCycler will not operate without locking the lid properly in position. 6. Plug the power plug into a 230V or 240V power outlet and turn the outlet on. 7. 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. 8. Press the Power button again and the 3-stage cycling will start with a green light illuminating against each cycle. 9.
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 n NOTE Always change both filters at the same time. w WARNING 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. w 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 Breville website† or at participating retail outlets.
w 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.
C 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. n 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.
t Troubleshooting Before carrying out any of the following service checks, unplug the FoodCycler from the mains. PROBLEM FoodCycler will not start Power light -Flashing & FoodCycler beeps - Flashing and FoodCycler does not operate - No light Any Indicator Lights -Flashing & FoodCycler stops processing -No Light WHAT TO DO • • • • • • • Excessive noise • Check that the power plug is connected to a power outlet and the outlet is turned on. Check that your FoodCycler is assembled correctly.
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Breville Customer Service Centre Australian Customers New Zealand Customers Phone: 1300 139 798 Phone: 0800 273 845 Web: Web: www.breville.com www.breville.com Breville, the Breville logo, EcoChips and EcoFilters are trademarks of Breville Pty. Ltd. A.B.N. 98 000 092 928. FoodCycler is a trademark of Food Cycle Sciences Corporation. All other brands may be trademarks of their respective owners.
