Hamilton Beach 4 Slice Toaster Manual
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4-slice toaster owner’s manual SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK Please call 1-800-851-8900 with questions 840158800.qxd 10/24/06 11:26 AM Page 1
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions. Do not operate the toaster while unattended. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged in. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or toaster in water or other liquid. Unplug the toaster from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the toaster to cool before putting on or taking off parts, or moving the toaster. Do not operate the toaster with a damaged cord or plug or after it malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on exami- nation, repair or adjustment. 2 wWARNING Fire Hazard Do not operate the toaster while unattended. Do not use with food that has been spread with butter, jelly, frosting, etc. Do not use with rice cakes, fried foods, frozen prepared foods or non-bread items. Do not use with toaster pastries. Always cook toaster pastries in a toaster oven broiler. Do not cover the toaster or use near curtains, walls, cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, etc. Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children. Always unplug the toaster when not in use. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. Shock Hazar d Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid. This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electrical shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or using an adaptor. If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet. 840158800.qxd 10/24/06 11:26 AM Page 2
Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted in a toaster as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off pad and touch electrical parts resulting in risk of electrical shock. A fire may occur if the toaster is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, overhead cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, and the like, when in operation. Do not operate the toaster in an enclosed space, such as an appliance cabinet, caddy, garage or other storage area. Do not cook, warm, or toast rice cakes, fried foods, non-bread items or toaster pastries. Toaster pastries should be heated in a toaster oven broiler. Do not heat any food product that has been spread or iced with margarine, butter, jelly, frosting, syrup, or other spread. Follow the Toasting Guide. Failure to clean the crumb tray may result in a fire hazard. Do not place the toaster on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause injuries. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the stove. Before unplugging the toaster, make sure the Bread Lifter is in the “up” position. Do not use outdoors. Do not use the toaster for other than intended use. This product is for household use only. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit. The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over, a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved exten- sion cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the toast- er. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over. 840158800.qxd 10/24/06 11:26 AM Page 3
PARTS AND FEATURES Food Slots with Guides Slide-Out Crumb Trays (located on back)Bread Lifter Programming ButtonsShade Selector Bread Lifter–Push down the Bread Lifter to start the toaster. The Bread Lifter may be lifted up to stop toasting during a cycle. Shade Selector–The shade selector ranges from light toast (1) to dark toast (5). Adjust to desired setting before using. Slide-Out Crumb Tray–(see Cleaning section for more information). 12345 BAGEL CANCEL DEFROST REHEAT 4 840158800.qxd 10/24/06 11:27 AM Page 4
5 Programming Buttons Cancel– This light will illuminate when the toaster is on. To cancel or end a cycle, press the Cancel button. The cycle will stop and the light will go out. Bagel – Use to toast only the cut side of a bagel, English muffin, or bun. Load the toaster with the cut side of the bagel facing in, as the outer heating elements are turned off during this cycle. To use: press the Bagel but- ton after the toast cycle has started. Defrost– Use only on frozen foods that were made to be placed in a toaster. This feature allows additional time for the food to thaw and heat through. To use: press the Defrost button after the toast cycle has started. Reheat– Use to warm food that has cooled. This func- tion starts a short 30 to 50 second toast cycle. The Shade Selector setting does not affect the Reheat time. To use: press the Reheat button after the toast cycle has started. To combine programs is easy. For example, to toast a frozen bagel: Load the bagel in the toaster with the cut sides facing in. Choose the desired Shade Selector setting. Push down the Bread Lifter to start the toasting cycle. Press Bagel then press Defrost. ® Pop Tart is a registered trademark of the Kellogg Co. TOASTING GUIDE FOOD SHADE SETTING Regular bread2-4 English muffins 4-5 Bagel Bagels 3-5 Bagel Frozen bread or buns 4-5 Defrost Frozen waffles or pastries 2-3Defrost Toaster pastries (such as Pop Tarts®) Do not heat in the toaster – use a toaster oven broiler. If you must use the toaster – ALWAYS set it to lowest shade setting, NEVER heat cracked, broken or warped pastries, and NEVER leave unattended. Optional Setting 840158800.qxd 10/24/06 11:27 AM Page 5
HOW TO TOAST 6 Plug the toaster into an electrical outlet. Place the bread or bagels in slots. Select the desired toast shade and press the Bread Lifter down. If toasting bagels or English Muffins, place them in slots with cut sides facing inside and push Bagel AFTER pressing Bread Lifter down. NOTE: The Bread Lifter will not latch down unless the toaster is plugged in. At the end of the toasting cycle, the bread will pop up automatically. To stop the toasting cycle sooner, lift up the Bread Lifter or push the Cancel button. TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Toasting is affected by the temperature of the bread. Room temperature bread may toast to a medium color on 3. The same type of bread that has been refrigerat- ed may require setting 4-5, and if frozen, setting 5. The moisture content will also affect toasting. Fresh bagels, made locally, will have a higher moisture con- tent than bagels purchased in the bread section of the supermarket. Fresh bagels made locally may require two toasting cycles. Because of the irregular surface of English muffins, they may require more than one toasting cycle. After toast- ing for one cycle on setting 4-5, if a darker shade is desired, adjust shade selector to setting 1-2 and toast for a second cycle. Watch closely to avoid overbrowning. English muffins cut with a knife toast more evenly than English muffins split with a fork. To remove food that becomes lodged in food slots, disconnect the toaster from the outlet and allow the toaster to cool. Turn the toaster upside down and shake. Do not use a fork or other utensil that could damage the heating element or result in risk of fire or electrical shock. 840158800.qxd 10/24/06 11:27 AM Page 6
CLEANING NOTE:If the toaster is used daily, the crumb tray should be cleaned weekly. 1. Unplug the toaster and let it cool. 2. Slide out the crumb tray, discard the crumbs and wipe the tray with clean cloth. Replace the crumb tray. 3. Wipe the outside of the toaster with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers that may scratch the surface of the toaster. 7 When toasting a single slice, you may notice variations in the bread color from side to side. Dark is the darkest shade of the toast color. If a darker shade is desired, reset at 3, watch closely and toast for a second cycle. TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a question, call our customer service number listed on page 11. Before calling, please note the model, type, and series numbers. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your toaster and will help us answer your question. CUSTOMER SERVICE 840158800.qxd 10/24/06 11:27 AM Page 7