Toast Select Luxe Settings Explained: A Beginner's Guide

By Breville | Published: 2026-10-31

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to use the Toast Select Luxe smart toaster: set browning, use Lift & Look and A Bit More, and get consistent toast without burning.

Quick answer

Start with the Toast Select Luxe's bread-type setting for your slice, choose a mid-range browning level, and use Lift & Look to check progress before toasting again. If the slice is close but not quite there, press A Bit More rather than restarting a full cycle.

Why the bread-type setting matters more than the dial alone

Most toasters give you one browning dial and leave you to guess. The Toast Select Luxe adjusts toasting time for each type of bread, so the same browning level behaves differently on a dense slice than on a thin one. That is the core of how to use a smart toaster: tell it what you are toasting first, then fine-tune with the browning control.

If you skip the bread-type step and rely only on the dial, you may find that one day's toast is pale and the next day's is dark even though the setting looks the same. Treat bread type as the coarse adjustment and browning as the fine adjustment.

When to use Lift & Look and A Bit More

Lift & Look lets you raise the toast to check color without ending the cycle, which is useful when you are trying a new bread or a new browning level. A Bit More adds a short extra burst when the slice is nearly done. Both are checkpoints, not fixes for a wrong bread-type setting.

One honest trade-off: checking too often interrupts the toasting progress, and the LED countdown indicator is there so you can watch the remaining time instead of guessing. Use Lift & Look when you genuinely need to see the surface, and let the countdown guide you otherwise.

What this guide does not cover

The supplied product information for the Toast Select Luxe does not list a separate bagel setting, defrost mode, or a full list of bread presets. If your model has additional controls, follow the markings on the appliance rather than assuming a mode exists. This guide sticks to the functions confirmed in the product details: bread-type time adjustment, Lift & Look, A Bit More, and the LED countdown.

Step-by-step: your first Toast Select Luxe session

Insert the slice and choose the bread type: Place your bread in the slot and select the setting that matches the bread you are using. The Toast Select Luxe adjusts toasting time for each type of bread, so this step sets the baseline. Common mistake: leaving the bread type on the previous setting. Check it each time you switch bread.
Set a mid-range browning level: Start around the middle of the browning range for a new bread. You can always add more, but you cannot undo a dark slice. Checkpoint: note the level you used so you can adjust by one step next time.
Start the cycle and watch the LED countdown: Press the lever down to begin. Use the LED countdown indicator to follow progress rather than lifting the toast repeatedly. If the countdown seems long for a thin slice, your bread-type setting may be too dense for what you inserted.
Use Lift & Look near the end: When the countdown is close to finishing, raise the toast with Lift & Look to check color. Lower it back down if it needs more time. Common mistake: lifting too early and often. Wait until the countdown is near the end for a meaningful check.
Press A Bit More if it needs a little extra: If the slice is nearly done but not quite, press A Bit More for a short additional toast instead of running a full second cycle. Checkpoint: if A Bit More still leaves the slice pale, raise the browning level by one step for the next batch.

Product facts

the Toast Select™ Luxe: The Toast Select Luxe adjusts toasting time for each type of bread. Selecting the right bread type before you dial in browning is what keeps results consistent from slice to slice.
the Toast Select™ Luxe
the Toast Select™ Luxe: It has Lift & Look to check if the toast is done and an A Bit More button for extra toasting. You can inspect and extend without canceling and restarting, which lowers the risk of burnt toast.
the Toast Select™ Luxe: An LED countdown indicator follows toasting progress. You can time your morning routine around the countdown instead of hovering over the toaster.