Cookworks T3233AE Manual

New Basic Toaster
Model No. T3233AE
Care & Instruction Manual
For household and indoor use only
Please read these instructions before use and retain for
future reference

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•You should only plug the appliance into a 220V‐240V AC,
50Hz supply. Connecting it to other power sources may
damage the appliance and will invalidate the guarantee.
•Switch off and unplug when not in use and before
cleaning the appliance.
•Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children
less than 8 years.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children unless they
are older than 8 and supervised.
•Keep cable and plug and appliance dry and away from
areas where it is likely to get splashed. Never immerse
in water.
•Do not pull on the cable to disconnect from mains
supply.
•Do not force bread that is too thick or wide into the
toaster carriage. If bread becomes stuck in the toaster,
switch off and unplug before removing. Be careful, do
not damage the internal components and never use
sharp objects such as forks or knives to dislodge the
item.
•Do not operate the appliance if damaged or after it
malfunctions. In the event the supply cord is damaged,
in order to avoid a hazard, it must only be replaced by a

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qualified service engineer, with a suitably approved part.
•This appliance must be positioned so that the plug is
accessible, and the plug socket is within easy reach of
the power cord.
•This appliance must be plugged in to an earthed socket
outlet.
WARNING!
•This appliance is intended exclusively for use in
domestic households. It is not suitable for commercial
use.
•Do not leave unattended during use. Bread can catch
fire if overdone.
•Do not use toasters directly under cupboards as this
may damage the toaster and/or the cupboard. Always
ensure a clear gap of at least 60cm above the toaster.
•Do not cover and allow the toaster to cool fully before
storing.
•Do not operate the toaster using a timer or separate
remote control.
•The surfaces of the toaster may become hot; wear oven
gloves when handling the appliance during and
immediately after use.
•Bread may burn, do not use the toaster on, near or
under flammable materials (e.g. curtains) or heat
sensitive surfaces.
•Do not use without the crumb tray correctly fitted and
closed completely. Do not allow crumbs to build up in
the tray, the crumb tray should be cleaned regularly.
•Do not place foil wrapped food in this toaster and
remove all wrappings from food before toasting.

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•Not suitable to toast bread and other foodstuffs coated
or containing butter, other spreads or containing sugar,
honey and jams.
•When toasting raisin or other fruit breads, remove any
loose raisins from the surface of the bread before
placing in the toaster. This will help prevent pieces from
falling into the toaster or sticking on the guard wire in
the slot.
•To prevent jamming do not use your toaster with torn
slices of bread. Make sure the size and thickness of the
bread slices fit easily into the toast slots.
PARTS
1. Toasting slots 5. Defrost button
2. Carriage control lever 6. Browning control knob
3. Cancel button 7. Crumb tray
4. Reheat button
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1. Place the toaster on a stable, flat, heat resistant surface and
away from any flammable materials.
2. Fully unwind the cable and plug in.
3. Select the degree of browning required by adjusting the
browning control knob. A lighter coloured toast will be
obtained by selecting the lower settings (1 & 2) and darker
toast by selecting the higher settings (6 & 7).
4. After selecting an appropriate setting, place a slice of bread
into each carriage and lower the toast by pressing down on
the carriage handle. The indicator in the CANCEL button will
illuminate. If the carriage does not stay down, check that the
toaster is switched on at the socket.
5. The toast will automatically pop up when the toasting time
has been completed. When using for the first time or
changing bread types initially set the browning control at 3
and it is advisable to check at intervals to see if the desired
browning level has been reached.
6. If using frozen bread, insert the bread into the carriage, lower
the carriage and the press the DEFROST button. The
indicator in the DEFROST button will illuminate and the
toasting cycle will be extended slightly. The bread will
automatically pop up when toasted.
7. To reheat cold toast, insert the bread into the carriage, lower
the carriage and press the REHEAT button. The indicator in
the REHEAT button will illuminate, and the reheating cycle
will start. The bread will automatically pop up when the cycle
has been completed.
8. Toasting can be stopped at any time by pressing the CANCEL
button, or by unplugging the toaster.
TO USE

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Before using for the first
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time, it is advisable to let the toaster
complete several toasting cycles at the highest setting with
no bread in the carriage. Allow the toaster to cool down
between cycles.
If the toast starts to smoke, press the CANCEL button
immediately.
Dry thin slices of bread will toast quicker than moist or thick
slices and should be toasted on a lower setting.
For best results when toasting crust slices, insert the bread
so the crust side is nearest the outside of the toaster, and the
cut side is nearest the middle of the toaster.
Turn the browning control knob to a lower setting if you are
toasting a single slice.
CLEANING
Clean and empty the crumb tray on a regular basis. If the
toaster is used frequently then it is recommended this is done
weekly.
1. Switch off and unplug the toaster and allow it to cool.
2. Wipe external surfaces with a soft damp cloth and polish with
a soft dry cloth. Do not use detergent or abrasives as these
may scratch the surface.
3. Slide out the crumb tray from underneath the toaster, wipe
clean and replace.
4. If there are pieces of bread remaining inside the toaster, turn
the toaster upside down and gently shake.
5. Never touch the internal surfaces and always allow surfaces
to fully dry before using the toaster again.
Notes:

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Cookworks New Basic Toaster
Model
T3233AE
Rated Voltage & Frequency
220 –240V AC, 50 –60Hz
Rated Power Input
950 –1150W
Capacity
2 Slices
Class rating
1 (earthed)
BS 1362 fuse
10A
Product dimensions (external)
270 x 173 x 210mm
Product weight (net)
1.24 kg approx.
RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and
in doing so help the environment.
This symbol means an electrical product should not be
disposed of with normal household waste. Please ensure
it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal when finished with.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk, click on “bank locator” and enter
your postcode to find your nearest recycling site.

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PLUG / WIRING ADVICE
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following UK electrical code: BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE
GREEN + YELLOW = EARTH
Non-rewireable plug
This appliance may be fitted with a “non‐rewireable” plug. If you
need to change the fuse in a “non‐rewireable” plug, the fuse
cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the
appliance must not be used.
Rewireable plug
The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in a rewireable plug. Rewireable plugs should only be
replaced by a suitably competent person. If in doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.
The BLUE wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N
The BROWN wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter L
The GREEN & YELLOW wire must be
connecting to the terminal marked with the
letter E or the earth symbol .
Produced in China.
Argos Limited, 489-499 Avebury Boulevard,
Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW.
Argos (N.I.) Ltd, Forestside Shopping Centre,
Upper Galwally, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT8
6FX.
Argos Distributors (Ireland) Limited, Unit 7,
Ashbourne Retail Park, Ballybin Road,
Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland
www.argos.co.uk/cookworks
Tel: [phone]

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