[. . . ] 5 Sit the sandwich toaster on a stable, level, heatproof (not just heat-resistant) surface. Don't use the sandwich toaster near or below curtains or other combustible materials, and watch it while in use. 7 Route the cable so it doesn't overhang, and can't be tripped over or caught. [. . . ] 3 Route the cable so it doesn't overhang, and can't be tripped over or caught. 4 Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it's switchable). 5 The power-on light (red) will glow as long as the sandwich toaster is connected to the electricity supply. 6 The ready light (green) will glow when the elements reach the correct cooking temperature, then cycle on and off with the thermostat. 7 Wait till the ready light (green) glows before starting to cook. toasting sandwiches/making toasties 8 Use about a dessertspoon of filling per sandwich. 9 4 slices of bread makes 4 sandwiches ­ fresh medium-sliced bread is best. 12 Don't use low fat spreads as they may burn and damage the non-stick surfaces. 13 Put a slice of bread, buttered side down, on each bottom cooking plate. 14 Press the bread gently into the cooking plates with a wooden spoon. All fillings must be safe and fit to eat before they are used in the sandwich toaster. 16 Put a slice of bread, buttered side up, on top of each of the filled slices. 17 Close the lid, squeeze the handles together, and press in the latch. 18 Cook for 2-4 minutes, or till the outside of the bread turns golden brown. 19 If the toasted sandwiches stick, use a plastic or wooden spatula to release them. sandwich fillings savoury fillings ham and pineapple cheese and onion/celery/apple ham, cheese and tomato mixed veg and grated cheese cheese, apple and sultanas leftover ratatouille/curry cold roast beef and onion sausage (cooked) and baked beans pizza-type (cooked ham, cheese, tomato) ham and mushroom salami and tomato cream cheese and broccoli cheese, onion and mashed potato smoked ham and gouda mince (cooked) and onion cold roast pork and apple sauce chicken (cooked) and ham/mushroom bacon (cooked), lettuce and tomato apple and cinnamon apple and blackcurrant cherry pie filling mandarin orange fruits of the forest peaches and custard (thick, not runny) sweet fillings apple and sultanas/raspberries banana and butterscotch sauce mincemeat (sweet mince) date, walnut and honey banana and honey cherry and almonds variations Use pastry, pizza base, or ciabatta instead of ordinary bread; try fruit loaf with a sweet filling; try garlic or herb butter. care and maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Unplug the sandwich toaster and let it cool before cleaning and storing away. [. . . ] 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). [. . . ]