Brentwood Appliances TS-284 Quick guide

4 SLICE TOASTER
Operating and Safety Instructions
-FOR INDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY -
MODELS:
TS-284
BLACK
TS-264
WHITE

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using this or any other electrical appliance, always follow these
basic safety precautions, especially when children are present.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE
WARNING-- To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious
personal injury and property damage please note the following:
This product is not intended for use by children. Keep the product out of
the reach of children and pets. Extra caution is necessary when using this
appliance near children.
Always ensure the product is unplugged from the electrical outlet and
allowed to cool before assembling, disassembling, relocating, or cleaning.
Do not leave the product unattended while it is in use. Always unplug the
product from the electrical outlet when not in use.
Do not immerse the Appliance, Power Cord, or Plug of this product in or
expose the Power Cord or Plug to water or other liquids.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs when handling product.
Use protective oven mitts or gloves when removing the Lid or handling hot
containers to avoid burns or personal injury.
Take proper precautions to prevent burns, fire, or personal or property
damage as this appliance generates heat and steam during use.
Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by the product
manufacturer. Attachments, when furnished, may become hot during use.
Allow any attachments to cool before handling them.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven, or
other heated surfaces.
Use extreme caution when moving an appliance containing hot food, water,
or other liquids.
Use the product in a well-ventilated area. Keep at least 4-6 inches of
space on all sides of the product to allow adequate air circulation.
Use appliance on a table or flat surface.
Keep the product away from curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels,
or other flammable materials.
Do not plug or unplug the product from the electrical outlet with a wet
hand.
This product is intended solely for non-commercial, non-industrial,
household use in cooking of food for human consumption; do not use the
product outdoors or for any other purpose.
Do not operate the product empty.

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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter where it may be
tripped over or pulled. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces.
Do not operate the product if it has a damaged or cut Power Cord or plug,
if wires are exposed, if it malfunctions, if it is dropped or damaged, or if
the Motor Housing is dropped in or exposed to water.
This product has no user-serviceable parts.
Do not attempt to examine or repair this product yourself. Only qualified
service personnel should perform any servicing; take the product to the
appliance repair shop of your choice for inspection and repair.
Do not put any stress on the power cord where it connects to the product,
as the power cord could fray and break.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Oversized foods, foil packages, plastic packages, utensils must not be
inserted in the toaster as they present a risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged into an
electrical outlet.
Clean out the accumulated crumbs frequently to avoid the risk of fire or
malfunction. Do not use food that will drip coatings or fillings when heated.
These can cause unsanitary conditions and increase the possibility of fire
or malfunction.
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord is not
recommended for use with this product, but if one must be used:
The marked electrical rating must be at least as great as that of the
product;
If the product is of a 3-prong grounding type, the extension cord
must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
Arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be tripped over or pulled.
WARNING: This product is equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other
blade) to reduce the risk of electrical shock. This
is a safety feature. The plug will fit into a
polarized outlet only one way. If you are unable
to insert the plug into the electrical outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Never use the plug with an extension cord unless you can fully
insert the plug into the extension cord. Do not alter the plug. Do not
attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Parts:
Before First Use
IMPORTANT: Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding
as there may be accessory parts contained within the packaging material.
WARNING: Do not place any part of the product in a dishwasher.
4 Toasting Slots
Body
Browning
Control
Knobs
Stop
Buttons
Levers

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Using Your Toaster:
Check the toast slots for any remaining packaging. Be sure slots are
completely clear before use.
Place toaster on a fat, stable and heat resistant surface away from the
edge and at least 3 inches away from the wall or back of counter.
Make sure the bread carriage lever is in the up position.
Unwind the power cord and plug into a outlet.
Run toaster empty through 1 full cycle to allow the new element to preheat
and burn off any dust that may have accumulated during assembly.
Attention: First use may cause a slight odor or small smoking upon heating,
it is normal. This is a result of the heating element chemical reaction. It
quickly goes away.
With the bread carriage in the up position insert the slice(s) you would like
to toast.
Turn the browning control knob to desired position. The higher the number
the darker the toast (1-6).
Press the carriage lever down until it locks into position
When the toaster cycle is completed the toast rises automatically.
Note: To Stop the toasting cycle before it is completed simply press the
STOP Button.
When heating is complete, unplug the product from the electrical outlet.
WARNING: Always unplug the product from the electrical outlet when it is
not in use or will be left unattended.
Never wrap the power cord around the outside of the toaster. The power
cord should be wrapped around the cord storage cavity underneath the
toaster.
Toasting Tips:
*Toasting times may vary on the moisture level of the bread you are
toasting.
For slightly DRY bread, use a lower setting (1-3) on the Browning Control
Knob.
FRESH bread or WHOLE WHEAT bread use a higher setting (4-6) on the
browning control knob.
ENGLISH MUFFINS will require a higher setting (4-6) on the browning
control knob.
Thick cuts of bread like BAGELS take longer to toast since more moisture
must be evaporated from the bread before toasting occurs.
Some very thick cuts of bread may require two toasting cycles.
If you will toast bread with pieces of fruit, please remove all loose pieces
before toasting. These can fall into the toaster or stick to the guard wires.
Before toasting bagels, slice them into two equal halves; place them in the
toaster with the cut sides facing each other.