User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 17939

[. . . ] 4 Don't put it on or near anything that could be damaged even by moderate heat. Don't use the toaster near or below curtains or other combustible materials, and watch it while it's hot. 6 The area round the toasting slots gets very hot ­ don't touch! [. . . ] 20 If the cable is damaged, return the toaster, to avoid hazard. household use only before using for the first time · · · · Check the slots are empty. Set the browning control to the highest setting (7) Operate the toaster without bread, to cure the new elements. They may smoke a bit, but it's nothing to worry about ­ ensure the room is well ventilated. 3 toasting bread Sit the toaster upright on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface. Don't put it on or near anything that could be damaged even by moderate heat. Route the cable so it doesn't overhang, and can't be tripped over or caught. Don't use the toaster near or below curtains or other combustible materials and watch it while it's hot. 5 Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it's switchable). 6 Turn the browning control to the required setting (1 = light, 7 = dark). 7 Put bread into the toasting slots (maximum thickness 34mm (1³in). 8 Press the lever down fully ­ it won't lock down unless the toaster is connected to the electricity supply. 10 When it's done, the elements will turn off, the lights will go out, and the toast will pop up. 12 The elements will turn off, the lights will go out, and the toast will pop up. 14 Leave the browning control at your favoured setting, insert the frozen bread, lower the lever, then press the f button. 15 The f button will glow, and the toasting time will be altered automatically to give the same degree of browning you get with unfrozen bread. caution don't try to defrost bread ­ you'll probably wreck the toaster a) toasting frozen bread changes ice to steam, which escapes via the toasting slots b) defrosting bread on a low setting changes ice to water, which drips into the toaster, over the electronics, and maybe the elements, causing mayhem 16 Leave the browning control at your favoured setting, insert the bread, lower the lever, then press the m button. 17 The m button will glow, the toast will be given a short burst of heat, then it'll pop up, and the light will go out. 1 2 3 4 eject 5 frozen bread f reheating toast m hints and tips 19 When toasting more than one slice, use slices of similar size, thickness and freshness. 20 Old (yesterday's) bread contains less moisture, so makes crisper toast. [. . . ] If that doesn't solve the problem ­ ring Customer Service ­ they may be able to offer technical advice. If they advise you to return the product to us, pack it carefully, include a note with your name, address, day phone number, and what's wrong. If under guarantee, say where and when purchased, and include proof of purchase (till receipt). [. . . ]