User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 12592-10

[. . . ] 3 Position the toaster upright, on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, near a power socket, and out of reach of children. 4 Don't use it near or below curtains or other combustible materials and watch it while it's hot, as bread can catch fire if overcooked. 5 The area round the toasting slots will get hot during use ­ don't touch! [. . . ] If the cable is damaged, the toaster must be returned, in order to avoid hazard. household use only before using for the first time Before making toast for the first time, set the browning control to 6, and operate the toaster without bread, to burn off any dust etc. Ensure the room is well ventilated. 3 toasting bread 1 Sit the toaster upright, on a stable, level, heat resistant surface, clear of curtains and other combustible materials. Don't put it on or near anything that could be damaged even by moderate sources of heat. 2 Plug the cable into the power socket and, if necessary, switch the socket on. 3 Put bread into the toasting slots (maximum thickness of bread 28mm 18 inch). 4 Turn the browning control to the required setting (1 = light, 6 = dark). 5 Press the bread carriage handle down fully ­ it won't lock down unless the toaster is connected to the electricity supply. 6 When it's done, the toast will pop up, and the elements will turn off automatically. Insert the toast, lower the bread carriage handle, then press the m button. The light at the front of the button will come on, the toast will be given a short burst of heat, then pop up. Leave the browning control at your favoured setting, insert the frozen bread, lower the bread carriage handle, then press the f button. The light at the front of the button will come on, and the toasting time will be altered automatically to give the same degree of browning you get with unfrozen bread. eject 5 reheating toast m frozen bread f extra lift After toasting small items (bagels, crumpets, etc. ) the bread carriage handle may be raised further, to allow them to be removed more easily. hints and tips · When toasting more than one slice of bread, use slices of similar size, thickness and freshness. · Old (yesterday's) bread makes crisper toast than fresh bread, as it contains less moisture. · Old or thin bread will cook faster than fresh or thick bread, so use a lower setting. · Don't use torn, curled up, or misshapen slices of bread as these may jam the ejection mechanism and could catch fire. · Sweet bread products (tea cakes, fruit loaf, etc. ) brown much more quickly than ordinary bread, so should be toasted on a lighter setting. jamming If the bread jams in the toaster, the contacts will open and turn off the power to the elements. [. . . ] If it's not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If that doesn't solve the problem: Pack carefully, with a note of 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). [. . . ]