User manual RUSSELL HOBBS LIFT AND LOOK 2 SLICE TOASTER

[. . . ] 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 (6), and 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 1 2 3 4 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, 6 = dark). 7 Put bread into the toasting slots (maximum thickness 32mm (1¼in). 8 Press the lever down fully ­ it won't lock down unless the toaster is connected to the electricity supply. 9 When it's done, the elements will turn off, and the toast will pop up. 10 To stop the toaster before it's finished, press the 5 button. 12 Leave the browning control at your favoured setting, insert the frozen bread, lower the lever, then press the f button. 13 The f light 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 14 Leave the browning control at your favoured setting, insert the bread, lower the lever, then press the m button. 15 The m light will glow, the toast will be given a short burst of heat, then it'll pop up, and the light will go out. 16 You must only reheat plain, "unbuttered" toast. eject 5 frozen bread f reheating toast m extra lift H 17 After toasting small items (bagels, crumpets, etc. ) the lever may be raised further, to allow them to be removed more easily. lift and look 18 If you want to check the colour of your toast, you may raise the lever, inspect the toast, then lower the lever again, without switching off the elements. 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. 21 Old or thin bread cooks faster than fresh or thick bread ­ use a lighter setting. 22 Sweet bread products (tea cakes, fruit loaf, etc. ) brown much more quickly than ordinary bread, so should be toasted on a lighter setting. [. . . ] 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). [. . . ]