Elite Gourmet ECT4400 User manual

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MODEL: ECT4400/ECT4400B
4 SLICE DIGITAL STAINLESS
STEEL LONG TOASTER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Before operating your new appliance, please read all instructions carefully and keep for
future reference.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
The Elite Brand takes consumer safety very seriously. Products are designed and
manufactured with our valued consumers’ safety in mind. Additionally, we ask that
you exercise a level of caution when using any electrical appliance by following all
instructions and important safeguards.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed as below:
12. Oversize foods, metal foil packages
or utensils must not be inserted into
the toaster, as they may involve a
risk of re or electric shock.
13. A re may occur if the toaster is
covered or touched with ammable
materials, such as curtains, draperies
or walls when in operation. Do not
operate under wall cabinets.
14. Do not attempt to dislodge food
when the toaster is plugged into
electrical outlet.
15. To avoid possibility of re, do not
leave toaster unattended during
use.
16. Do not place paper, cardboard,
plastic and the like in the toaster.
17. Always attach plug to appliance
rst, then plug cord into the wall
outlet. To disconnect, turn all
controls OFF before removing the
plug from the electrical outlet.
18. Do not attempt to move the
product while it is in operation.
19. Some countertop and table
surfaces, such as Corian®, wood
and/or laminates, are not designed
to withstand prolonged heat
generated by certain appliances.
It is recommended by countertop
manufacturers that a hot pad or
trivet be placed under your
appliance to prevent possible
damage to the surface.
1. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
handles or knobs.
2. To protect against electrical shock,
do not place any part of the toaster
in water or other liquid.
3. Clean all parts before rst use. See
instructions for cleaning.
4. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Always unplug from outlet when
not in use and before cleaning.
Allow all parts to cool down
completely before disassembling
the appliance and before cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Return the
appliance to the nearest authorized
service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over the edge
of the table or countertop or touch
hot surfaces.
10. Do not place toaster on or near a
hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven.
11. Do not use this toaster for other
than its intended use.

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SHORT CORD PURPOSE
POLARIZED PLUG
If an extension cord is used: (1) the
marked electrical rating of the extension
cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the product; (2) the
extension cord should be arranged so
that it will not drape over the counter
top or tabletop where it can
unintentionally be pulled on or tripped
over by children or pets.
If the plug still does not t, contact a
qualied electrician. Never use the plug
with an extension cord unless the plug
can be fully inserted into the extension
cord. Do not alter the plug of the
product or any extension cord being
used with this product. Do not attempt
to defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
Note: A short power cord is provided
to reduce the risk of personal injury
resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a long cord.
Longer power-supply cords or
extension cords may be used if care
is exercised in their use.
If this appliance is equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other), please follow the below
instructions:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this plug is intended to t into a
polarized outlet only one way. If you
are unable to t the plug into the
electrical outlet, try reversing the plug.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
A. POP-UP LEVER: Initiates toasting process when pushed down and locked in
position. Eases removal of smaller items by lifting up.
B. DIGITAL PANEL: Indicates toasting time and browning level. (Adjustable by using
Browning Control Knob).
C. CANCEL/EJECT BUTTON: Stops toasting process.
D. BAGEL FUNCTION: Toasts face of bagel only.
(LED will light up blue when selected).
E. DEFROST BUTTON: Defrosts and toasts frozen bread.
(LED will light up blue when selected).
F. BROWNING CONTROL: Features six browning levels for toasting.
G. STAINLESS STEEL HOUSING: Beautifully designed and easy to clean.
H. SLIDE-OUT CRUMB TRAY: Easy to clean, removable tray.
I. WARMING RACK LEVER: Push down to open warming rack.
J. DUAL LONG TOASTING SLOTS: Long slots to accommodate wide variety of
breads for versatility.
K. WARMING RACK: For heating bigger breads such as croissant, buns, and more.

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BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Carefully unpack the product and remove all packaging
materials. Clean the toaster before using for the rst time.
Wipe the toaster’s exterior with a clean, damp cloth.
Remove and clean the crumb tray.
2. DRY ALL PARTS THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING THE
TOASTER. (See “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE” section for
more instructions.)
3. Do not use any abrasive detergents, soaps, or cleaning
materials to clean the toaster.
4. NEVER immerse the toaster or power cord in water or any
other liquid.
5. During the rst few minutes of initial use you may notice
smoke and/or a slight odor. This is normal and should
disappear with subsequent use.
HOW TO USE
• Ensure that the crumb tray is always in place before using
the toaster.
• Do not force foods into the toaster, foods should easily and
freely t into the toast slots.
• Always be sure that the carriage inside the toast slot is up,
before placing any food items inside.
NOTE:
The “CANCEL/EJECT”
button can be used at
any point of the
toasting cycle to
interrupt the toasting
process.
TOASTING:
1. Insert the items into the toast slots.
2. Select your desired toast shade by setting the browning
control.
3. Push down the Pop-up Lever, locking it into position.
4. Digital display will illuminate indicating countdown time
and toasting level. Cancel/Eject button will also illuminate
and can be pressed at anytime during toasting cycle.
5. When nished, the items will pop up from the toaster.
6. Unplug the toaster when done.
BROWNING CONTROL GUIDE:
SETTING TOAST SHADE
1-2 LIGHT
3-4 MEDIUM
5-6 DARK
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CAUTION:
Do not place buttered
breads, breads or
items with excess
sugar, or pastries with
llings or frostings,
torn slices of bread or
small sized breads,
baguettes or bread-
sticks in this toaster;
doing so may create a
re hazard.

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NOTE:
Don’t use the
warming rack to
warm frozen,
buttered, coated,
iced, or lled buns.
HOW TO USE (cont.)
BAGEL SETTING:
1. Place one half of each bagel with cut side facing center of
toaster.
2. Set browning control to desired setting.
3. Press the Pop up lever down to lock position. Cancel/Eject
button will light up.
4. Press Bagel Function button. Bagel button will light up. Be
sure to monitor to ensure bagel does not burn.
5. The toasting lever will automatically pop up when toast-
ing cycle is complete.
DEFROST SETTING:
Uses a slightly longer toasting cycle to prepare your favorite
frozen pastries.
1. Insert the frozen items into the toast slots.
2. Set the browning control:
SETTING FOOD
1-2 Thinner frozen items: i.e. frozen
wafes.
3-4 Frozen wafes, bagels, or French
toast.
5-6 Thicker frozen items: i.e. bagels,
thick or hand cut bread, etc…
3. Push down the Pop up Lever, locking it into position.
4. Press the “DEFROST” button. The indicator will light up.
5. When nished, the items will pop up from the toaster.
6. Unplug the toaster when done.
WARMING RACK:
Allows for easy warming of buns, pastries, and rolls. Fold down
for normal toasting.
1. Push down the warming rack lever, the warming rack will
pop up.
2. Place the buns on top of the warming rack.
3. Set the browning level to 2. Then lower the pop-up lever.
4. When the lever pops up, remove the warmed buns.
5. DO NOT touch the warming rack – it will be hot.
6. Push up the warming rack lever to fold down the warming
rack before using the toaster normally.
CAUTION:
Do not place buttered
breads, breads or
items with excess
sugar, or pastries with
llings or frostings,
torn slices of bread or
small sized breads,
baguettes or bread-
sticks in this toaster;
doing so may create a
re hazard.

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TIPS
• Differences in toasting times depend on the moisture level
of each item being toasted.
• Extra thick bread may require two cycles.
• When toasting items with pieces of fruit (i.e. cinnamon
raisin bagels), remove any loose pieces of fruit so that they
don’t fall into and get stuck inside of the toaster.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
1. Be sure the toaster is unplugged from the electrical outlet
and that it has completely cooled before cleaning.
2. Wipe the toaster exterior with a clean, damp, soapy cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or cleaning materials.
3. DRY THOROUGHLY BEFORE REASSEMBLING FOR USE OR
FOR STORAGE.
CAUTION:
Never immerse the
toaster or plug in
water or any other
liquid.
CAUTION:
Do not place buttered
breads, breads or
items with excess
sugar, or pastries with
llings or frostings,
torn slices of bread or
small sized breads,
baguettes or bread-
sticks in this toaster;
doing so may create a
re hazard.
TO REMOVE THE CRUMB TRAY:
1. Hold the toaster in the upright position; pull the crumb
tray out by sliding it out and away from the toaster bottom
(Figure 1).
2. Empty the crumbs over a garbage can or sink as crumbs will
fall upon release of the tray.
3. To replace crumb tray, slide back into toaster. A click will
sound when the tray has locked into place properly.
4. It is recommended to clean the crumb tray regularly.
NOTE:
Toaster must be
completely cool and
not in operation
or plugged into an
electrical outlet before
cleaning or removing
the crumb tray.
TO REMOVE LODGED TOAST:
1. Unplug the toaster and allow it to cool.
2. Turn the toaster upside down
3. Shake whatever is stuck loose.
Figure 1
Never use a fork or
sharp-edged utensil
to remove toast or try
to remove anything
that is stuck inside the
toaster while it is in
operation or plugged
in. Doing so may
damage the heating
element and cause
severe personal injury.
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