DeLonghi CTOC2103.R User manual

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
Safety warnings
Danger!
Failure to observe the warning may result in life threatening
injury by electric shock.
- The appliance is exclusively for the use
of toasting bread products. Any other
use is to be considered inappropriate
and therefore dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for eventual damage
caused by inappropriate, improper or
irresponsible use and/or for repairs
made to the product by unauthorised
personnel.
- Beforeinserting theplugintothesocket,ensurethat:The
voltage of the socket corresponds to the value indicated
on the information label, attached to the appliance.The
electrical socket is earthed. The manufacturer does not
accept any liability if this requirement is not observed.
- In the case of incompatibility between the socket and
the plug of the appliance, have it replaced by a qualied
technician. The use of adapters, multiple socket
units and/or extension cables is not recommended.
Whenever it may be necessary to use such equipment,
it is advisable to use only single or multiple adapters or
extension cables which comply with the current safety
standards, and make sure not to exceed the wattage
limit of the adapter or extension cable.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- To avoid electric shocks, never let the toaster, cord or
plug get wet, and NEVER put your hand or anything
metal, e.g. a knife or foil, into the toaster.
- Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.
- Do not use the appliance with bare or wet feet.
- Always unplug the toaster when not in use, before
cleaning or attempting to clear jammed bread.
Important!
Failure to observe the warning could result in injury or
damage to the appliance.
- The appliance is designed and
produced for domestic use only. It is
not suitable for use in: sta kitchens
in shops, oces and other workplaces,
farm houses, hotels, motels or other
holidayaccommodation,guesthouses.
- The plastic bag in which the appliance
was packaged should be kept out
of reach of children as it poses a
suocation hazard.
- This appliance can be used by children
aged 8 upwards and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or who lack of experience
and knowledge if they are supervised
or have been given instructions
concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children must not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance must not be carried out
by children unless they are older than
8 and supervised. Keep the appliance
and its cord out of the reach of children
under 8 years of age.
- Do not unplug the appliance from the outlet by pulling
on the cord.
- Do not leave the appliance exposed to the elements,
(rain, direct sunlight, frost, etc.).
- Do not immerse the appliance, the plug, or the electrical
cable in water.
- This appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external
timer or separate remote-control
system.
- For necessary repairs or replacement
of the electrical cable, consult the
technical service centre authorised by
the manufacturer. Please refer to
enclosed guarantee leaet for details.
- As with any electrical appliance, whilst
the instructions aim to cover as many
eventualities as possible, caution and
common sense should be applied

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when opearating your appliance,
particularly in the vicinity of young
children.
Danger of burns!!
Failure to observe the warning could result in burns or scalds.
- When the machine is running, the
external surface temperature can
be very high. Always use handles or
protective gloves if necessary.
- Bread is a foodstu which may catch
re. Do not use this appliance under or
next to curtains or other combustible
material.
- Do not cover the appliance while it is in use, it could
overheat and catch re.
- We recommend that you do not use your toaster directly
under wall cupboards.
- Burnt food can catch re, so never leave your toaster on
unattended, and set the browning control lower for thin
or dry bread which can burn more easily.
- Never warm food with a topping or lling (e.g. pizza): if
it drips into the toaster it could catch re.
- Clean the crumb tray regularly: crumbs can smoke or
burn.
Please note:
This symbol indicates recommendations and important
information for the user.
- After removing the appliance from the packaging,
make sure that the product is complete and in perfect
condition. Ensure all labels and packaging have been
removed from the toaster.
- Remove any dust that may have accumulated on the
appliance during transit by dusting it o with a soft dry
cloth.
This appliance conforms to EC Regulation 1935/2004
on materials and articles intended to come into contact
with food.
Disposing of the appliance
The appliance must not be disposed of with household
waste, but taken to an authorised waste separation
and recycling centre.
DESCRIPTION
ABread toasting slots
B ON lever
C Browning control window
D Browning control dial
E Crumb collection tray
F Defrost button
G Reheat button
HBagel button
I Stop/cancel button
LRemovable“Warming Rack”(only some models)
USE
- Make sure the lever (B) is raised and the knob (D) is set
for medium level toasting.
- Plug into the mains.
- The rst time you use the toaster, to eliminate the“new”
smell operate the appliance without bread for at least 5
minutes. Ventilate the room.
- Place the slices of bread in the toasting slots (A), then
lower the lever (B) as far as it will go.
Please note: if the appliance is not plugged into the
mains, the lever (B) will not stay down.
- When toasting is complete, the lever rises slowly up,
together with the slices of bread.
- If the bread is not suciently toasted, select a darker
toasting level by turning the knob (D). Alternatively, if
the toast is too dark, select a lighter toasting level.
- Toasting can be interrupted at any moment simply by
pressing the stop/cancel button (I).
Danger of burns!! the bread toasting slots become
very hot during operation. Do not touch!
“Defrost" function
You can toast frozen slices of bread by pressing the "defrost"
button (F) immediately after lowering the lever (B). The
toasting cycle will be prolonged in order to achieve the
desired toasting level.
The light stays on while the defrost function is in use.
"Reheat" function
Lower the ON lever (B) and press the "reheat" button (G).
The reheat light stays on while the reheat function is in use.
The reheat time is xed and cannot be adjusted by means of
the toasting level knob.
"Bagel" function (toasting on one side)
The "bagel" function toasts the bread, bagels or muns on

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one side only (the inside), while the other side (the outside)
remains warm. Slice bagels and muns in half before
toasting. Lower the ON lever (B) and press the "bagel" button
(H).
The bagel light stays on while the function is in use.
Using the stop/cancel button
To stop toasting, press the stop/cancel button (I) at any
moment.
Important! do not force the ON lever (B). Always use
the stop/cancel button (I).
Crumb tray
The crumb tray (E) must be emptied regularly as accumulated
crumbs could represent a re risk. After toasting, allow the
toaster to cool, then extract the crumb tray (E) and empty.
"WARMING RACK" device (L) (only some models)
Use this device to heat croissants.
- Fasten the removable “warming rack” to the appliance
as shown in the Figure on page 3.
- Rest the croissant on the grill.
- Turn the browning control dial (D) to the desired
position.
- Press down the control lever (B) until it clicks into place.
- If the croissant is not warm enough, next time select a
darker level of toasting.
SUGGESTIONS
- Do not use the toaster empty (without slices of bread).
- Do not use very thin or broken slices of bread.
- Do not insert foods which could drip during cooking.
Apart from making cooking dicult, they could cause
re.
Before using the toaster, always remove any drips from
the crumb tray.
- Never use force to insert excessively large pieces of food.
Never insert forks or other utensils into the toaster
to remove the bread. This could damage the heating
elements.
If food remains stuck in the toaster, unplug from the
mains, turn the appliance upside down and shake
lightly.
CLEANING - MAINTENANCE
- Before cleaning the toaster or carrying out maintenance,
always unplug from the mains.
- Wait for the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
- The outside of the toaster must be cleaned with a damp
cloth. Never use abrasive cleaning products as they
could damage the surface.
- NEVER IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE IN WATER.
- When you have nished using the toaster, always
unplug from the mains and empty the crumb tray on
the bottom of the appliance.
- If slices of toast remain stuck in the appliance, unplug,
turn upside down and shake lightly.
- NEVER TOUCH ANY PART OF THE TOASTER,
ESPECIALLY THE INSIDE OF THE BREAD TOASTING
SLOTS, WITH SHARP UTENSILS.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Power supply See rating plate
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