SILVERCREST HG11904 2-Slice Digital Toaster

Product Information

The Digital Toaster comes with a quick start guide and features a fold-out page with illustrations for part descriptions. It is recommended to familiarize yourself with all the product functions before use.

Safety Instructions:
Prior to using the product, it is essential to thoroughly read and understand all safety and operating instructions. When passing on the product to others, ensure to provide all accompanying documents.

Before First Use:

1. Remove the packaging materials.
2. Clean the product following the cleaning and maintenance instructions.

Operation:

1. Unwind the power cord [12] from the cord wrap [10] before use.
2. Plug the power plug [12] into a suitable power outlet.

Standby Mode:

• The product is in standby mode once you connect the power plug [12] to an outlet, and the lowering lever [16] is in the initial position (up).
• After the toasting process is complete, the lowering lever [16] will automatically move back up, returning the product to standby mode.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the product shows signs of malfunction?
A: In case of any issues or malfunctions, please refer to the warranty section in the manual for guidance on handling warranty claims.

List of pictograms used

Introduction

We congratulate you on the purchase of your new product. You have chosen a high quality product. The instructions for use are part of the product. They contain important information concerning safety,
use and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all of the safety information and instructions for use. Only use the product as described and for the specified applications. If you pass the product on to anyone else, please ensure that you also pass on all the documentation with it.

Intended use

• This product is designed for making toast. Do not use the product for any other purpose.
• This product is only intended for private household use, not for commercial purposes.
• The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages caused by improper use.

Scope of delivery
After unpacking the product, check if the delivery is complete and if all parts are in good condition.
Remove all packaging materials before use.

• 1 Digital toaster
• 1 Short manual

Description of parts
Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all the functions of the product.

1. Toasting slots
2. Timer display
3. – (Button to decrease the browning level)
4. + (Button to increase the browning level)
5. (Defrost button with indicator light)
6. (Stop button with indicator light)
7. (Reheat button with indicator light)
8. Bread roll warmer
9. Feet
10. Cord rewind
11. Cord clamp
12. Mains cord with mains plug
13. Crumb tray
14. Fold-out lever (for the bread roll warmer)
15. Browning level display
16. Lever

Technical data

Input voltage:	220–240 V∼, 50–60 Hz
Power consumption:	730–870 W
Power consumption in off mode:	0 W
Protection class:	I
Certification:	GS (TÜV Rheinland)

Safety instructions

BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT, FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH ALL OF THE SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE! WHEN PASSING THIS PRODUCT ON TO OTHERS, ALSO INCLUDE ALL THE DOCUMENTS!

In the case of damage resulting from non-compliance with these operating instructions the warranty claim be-comes invalid! No liability is accept-ed for consequential damage! In the case of material damage or personal injury caused by incorrect handling or non-compliance with the safety instructions, no liability is accepted!
Children and persons with disabilities

WARNING! RISK OF LOSS OF LIFE OR ACCIDENT TO INFANTS AND CHILDREN!Never leave children unsupervised with the packaging material. The packaging material represents a danger of suffocation.
Children frequently underestimate the dangers. Always keep children away from the packaging material.

• This product 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 product in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the product.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Keep the product and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

Intended use
WARNING! Misuse may lead to injury. Use this product solely in accordance with these instructions. Do not attempt to modify the product in any way.

Electrical safety
WARNING!

• Risk of electric shock! Never attempt to repair the product yourself. In case of malfunction, repairs are to be conducted by qualified personnel only.
• Risk of burns! During use the product gets hot. Do not touch the product while in use nor immediately after use.
• Risk of burns! Do not use non-standard toast. Due to the smaller size or shape, there is a risk of touching hot parts when removing the toasted toast or bread.
• Risk of electric shock! Do not immerse the product in water or other liquids.
  Never hold the product under running water.
• Risk of electric shock! Never use a damaged product. Disconnect the product from the mains supply and contact your retailer if it is damaged.
• The product is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage.
• The bread may burn, therefore do not use the product near or below combustible material, such as curtains.
• The product is powered at all times while it is connected to the mains supply.
• Before connecting the product to the mains supply, check that the voltage and current rating corresponds with the mains supply details shown on the product’s rating label.
• Regularly check the mains plug and the mains cord for damages. If the mains cord is damaged,it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Protect the mains cord against damages. Do not let it hang over sharp edges, do not squeeze or bend it. Keep the mains cord away from hot surfaces and open flames.

Operation

•  The product must not be left unattended while it is connected to the mains supply.
• Do not move the product while it is in operation.
• Do not place the product on hot plates (gas, electric, coal cooking range etc.). Operate the product on a level, stable, clean, heat-resistant and dry surface.
• Do not cover the product while it is in use or shortly after use, when it is still hot.
• The use of extension cords is not recommended. If the use of an extension cord is necessary, it must be designed for a current flow of at least 10 A.
• Lay the mains cord and the extension cord in such a way that they may not be tripped over or otherwise damaged.
• The product is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.

Cleaning and storage

WARNING! Risk of injury!
Disconnect the product from the mains supply before cleaning work and when not in use.

•  Do not store the hot product in a cupboard or in the packaging. Do not pull the mains plug out of the mains socket by the mains cord.
• Protect the product, its mains cord and mains plug against dust, direct sunlight, dripping and splashing water.
• Store the product in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and out of the reach of children. Protect the product against heat. Do not place the product close to open flames or heat sources such as stoves or heating appliances.
• Clean the product after each use (see “Cleaning and care”).

Before first use

NOTES:

• Possible production residues lead to the formation of odours during initial start-up. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction of the product.
• Removing production residues: Operate the empty product at browning level 7 until the lever [16] moves upwards automatically. Ensure sufficient ventilation.
• Discard the first set of toasted bread slices.
  • 1. Remove the packaging material.
    2. Clean the product (see “Cleaning and care”).

Operation

1. Unwind the mains cord [12] from the cord rewind [10] before use.
2. Connect the mains plug [12] to a suitable mains socket.

Off mode 

• The product enters off mode once you connect the mains plug [12] to a mains socket while the lever [16] remains in its initial position (up).
• The product remains in off mode until you press down the lever [16].
• When the toasting process is finished, the lever [16] moves upwards automatically. The product returns to off mode.

Toasting bread

NOTES:

• The toasting result depends, among other things, on the type, moisture, and freshness of the bread.
• Dry or white bread browns quicker than fresh or dark bread.
• Browning level 7 causes a very strong browning. Thick bread slices may cause smoke to form. In this case, stop the toasting process: Press [6].
• If you only want to toast a single slice of bread, use a lower browning level than for toasting 2 slices of bread.
• This product has a function to prevent bread from getting stuck in the toasting slots [1]. If the bread gets stuck and the lever [16] does not spring back, the power automatically disconnects after the preset toasting time.
• The lever [16] only engages when the mains plug [12] is connected to a mains socket.
  1. Insert a slice of bread into each toasting slot [1].
     Do not use bread slices that are too thick.
     The bread must not be jammed in the toast slot.
  2. Press down the lever [16] until it clicks into place.
     The bread is lowered. The product switches on. The timer display [2] starts counting down the toasting time. The browning level display [15] lights up.
  3. Set the browning level: Press – [3] or + [4] to select one of the browning levels, from 1 to 7.

     1	=	very light toasting/light browning
     7	=	very strong toasting/very strong browning

  4. When the toasting process is finished, the bread is lifted up. The lever [16] moves upwards.
  5. Remove the bread from the toasting slot [1].

Toast frozen bread

NOTE: Frozen bread is gently defrosted by the product and then toasted. It is not necessary to change the browning level.

1. Press down the lever [16] until it clicks into place.
   Press [5]. The indicator light above lights up. The timer display [2] starts counting down the toasting time.
2. Set the desired browning level.
3. When the toasting process is finished, the bread is lifted up. The lever [16] moves upwards. The indicator light above [5] goes off.
4. Remove the bread from the toasting slot [1].

Warming up bread

NOTE: Bread that has already been toasted can be reheated by the product.

1. Press down the lever [16] until it clicks into place.
   Press [7]. The indicator light above lights up. The timer display [2] starts counting down the toasting time.
2. When the toasting process is finished, the bread is lifted up. The lever [16] moves upwards. The indicator light above [7] goes off.
3. Remove the bread from the toasting slot [1].

Baking bread rolls

NOTES:

• The toasting result depends, among other things,on the type and freshness of the bread rolls.
• Toast the bread roll from both sides to ensure an even browning.
  1. Press down the fold-out lever [14]. The bread roll warmer [8] folds out.
  2. Place the rolls on the bread roll warmer [8].
  3. Press down the lever [16] until it clicks into place.
     The product switches on. The timer display [2] starts counting down the toasting time.
  4. Set the desired browning level. We recommend browning level 2.
  5. When the toasting process of one side of the bread roll is finished, the lever [16] moves upwards.
  6. Turn the rolls over.
  7. Press down the lever [16] until it clicks into place.
     The product switches on. The timer display [2] starts counting down the toasting time.
  8. When the toasting process of the other side of the bread roll is finished, the lever [16] moves upwards.
  9. After the bread rolls are baked: Push the fold-out lever [14] upwards. The bread roll warmer [8] folds in.

Cancel toasting

1. When the product is toasting, defrosting or reheating bread, you can press [6] early to stop operation.
2. Press [6]. The lever [16] moves upwards.

Cleaning and care

WARNING! Risk of electric shock!

• Before cleaning: Always disconnect the product from the main supply.
• Do not immerse the product’s electrical components in water or other liquids. Never hold the product under running water.
• Risk of burns! Do not clean the product right after the operation. Let the product cool first.

Part	Cleaning method
o Housing	o  Wipe down the housing with a slightly damp cloth. o  Do not let any water or other liquids enter the product interior.
o Bread roll warmer [8	o  Press down the fold-out lever [14 . The bread roll warmer [8 folds out . o  Hold the product upside down and remove the crumbs from the recess of the bread roll warmer [8 . o  Wipe the recess and the bread roll warmer [8 with a slightly moistened cloth .

o Crumb tray 13[

o  Pull out the crumb tray 13 . o  Remove the crumbs . Wipe out the crumb tray 13[    with a damp cloth . o  Reinsert the crumb tray 13[   .

Storage

WARNING! Risk of burns! Do not store the product right after operation. Let the product cool first.

• Clean the product before storage.
• Run the mains cord [12] around the cord rewind [10] and attach it to the cord clamp [11].
• Store the product in the original packaging when it is not in use.
• Store the product at a dry location out of the reach of children.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Cause/Solution
Bread too strongly browned.	Set a lower browning level.
Bread gets stuck in the product.	Disconnect the mains plug 12. Let the product cool. Use a wooden spatula to remove the bread from the toasting slot 1[     . Do not touch the heating elements.
Heavy smoke	The crumb tray 13 may be full. Disconnect the mains plug 12. Let the product cool. Clean the crumb tray.

Disposal

The packaging is made entirely of recyclable materials, which you may dispose of at local recycling facilities.
Observe the marking of the packaging materials for waste separation, which are marked with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with following meaning: 1–7: plastics/20–22: paper and fibreboard/80–98: composite materials.

Product:

The product and packaging materials are recyclable and are subject to extended producer responsibility. Dispose them separately, following the illustrated Info-tri (sorting information), for better waste treatment.
The Triman logo is valid in France only.

Contact your local refuse disposal authority for more details of how to dispose of your worn-out product.

To help protect the environment, please dispose of the product properly when it has reached the end of its useful life and not in the household waste. Information on collection points and their opening hours can be obtained from your local authority.

Warranty

The product has been manufactured to strict quality guidelines and meticulously examined before delivery. In the event of material or manufacturing defects you have legal rights against the retailer of this product. Your legal rights are not limited in any way by our warranty detailed below.

The warranty for this product is 3 years from the date of purchase. The warranty period begins on the date of purchase. Keep the original sales receipt in a safe location as this document is required as proof of purchase.

Any damage or defects already present at the time of purchase must be reported without delay after unpacking the product.
Should the product show any fault in materials or manufacture within 3 years from the date of purchase, we will repair or replace it – at our choice – free of charge to you. The warranty period is not extended as a result of a claim being granted. This also applies to replaced and repaired parts.

This warranty becomes void if the product has been damaged, or used or maintained improperly.
The warranty covers material or manufacturing defects. This warranty does not cover product parts subject to normal wear and tear, thus considered consumables (e.g. batteries, rechargeable batteries, tubes, cartridges), nor damage to fragile parts, e.g. switches or glass parts.

Warranty claim procedure
To ensure quick processing of your claim, observe the following instructions:
Make sure to have the original sales receipt and the item number (IAN 483099_2401) available as proof of purchase.
You can find the item number on the rating plate, an engraving on the product, on the front page of the instruction manual (bottom left), or as a sticker on the rear or bottom of the product.
If functional or other defects occur, contact the service department listed below either by telephone or by e-mail.
Once the product has been recorded as defective you can return it free of charge to the service address that will be provided to you. Ensure to enclose the proof of purchase (sales receipt) and a short, written description outlining the details of the defect and when it occurred.

Service
Service Great Britain Tel.: 0800 0569216

E-Mail: owim@lidl.co.uk

Service Ireland

Tel.: 1800 200736

E-Mail: owim@lidl.ie

OWIM GmbH & Co. KG Stiftsbergstraße 1
74167 Neckarsulm GERMANY
Model No.: HG11904 Version: 08/2024

Documents / Resources

SILVERCREST HG11904 2-Slice Digital Toaster [pdf] Instruction Manual IAN483099_2401, HG11904 2-Slice Digital Toaster, HG11904, 2-Slice Digital Toaster, Digital Toaster, Toaster

References

• User Manual