[. . . ] Operating lever for warming top Connection to the mains supply The appliance should only be connected to an earthed socket installed in accordance with the regulations. make sure that the supply voltage corresponds to the voltage marked on the rating label. Important safety instructions There is always a danger that bread may catch fire, e. [. . . ] If repairs are needed, please send the appliance to one of our customer service departments. - Variations in bread type, humidity content and thickness of the slices result in different degrees of browning. Before using for the first time - Clean the toaster thoroughly (see General care and cleaning). - Switch on the toaster without any bread inserted and go through at least five toasting cycles at the maximum temperature setting. - Note: the operating lever locks down only when the plug is inserted. - When switching on the appliance for the first time, the toaster may emit a slight smell and a little smoke, but this will disappear after a short while. Adjusting the degree of browning The desired degree of browning can be varied by turning the adjustable browning control knob. - Once the desired degree of browning is reached, the toaster switches off automatically; the slices are ejected, and can be removed. - To achieve regular browning when toasting several slices in succession, allow the toaster to cool down for 60 - 90 seconds after each cycle. The toasting time may be shortened as a result of fluctuations in the power supply. Do not cover the toast slot during Operation General information - Day-old, dry bread darkens faster than fresh bread. For brown bread, adjust the browning control to a higher setting than for toasting white bread. - Do not use slices which are too thick or too big, as they may become stuck in the toaster. In case of problems or malfunctions during use, and before cleaning, always remove the plug from the wall socket. [. . . ] - The exterior may be wiped with a dry or slightly damp lint-free cloth. Crumb tray During use, any bread crumbs falling down are collected in the crumb tray. Power cord storage Unwind the power cord completely before operation and make sure it is kept well away from the appliance. [. . . ]