[. . . ] Please read the safety instructions carefully before using your appliance Bitte lesen Sie vor dem ersten Gebrauch sorgfältig die Sicherheitshinweise. Your toaster may emit a slight burning smell when it is first switched on. [. . . ] If the food item you are toasting is taller than 12 cm, place it horizontally into the slot. 1 side of my bread is not toasted · To save energy the lights only illuminate when the lever is pressed down. Carefully remove the slice with a wooden object without damaging the heating elements. Make sure that the voltage of your mains supply corresponds to that shown on the identification plate on the underside of your appliance. Make sure the appliance or its power cord never comes into contact with a hot or wet surface. Bread can burn, therefore the toaster must not be used near or below curtains and other combustible materials. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. If your appliance has broken down, if your appliance has fallen, or If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard · Never insert anything but bread, tea cakes, bagels etc, ino the toaster, especially any metal utensils, which could cause electric shock or flames. Do not insert oversized foods into the slots, as this could cause fire. Never warm food with a topping ( eg pizza ) if it drips into the toaster it could catch fire or damage the elements. The bun warmer can also be used as a toast rack, but take care not to get burnt if it is too hot. [. . . ] We reserve the right to alter at any time without notice the technical specifications of this appliance. None of the information contained in this document is of contractual nature. [. . . ]