Hamilton Beach 840157200 User manual

toaster
owners manual
SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK
Please call 1-800-851-8900 with questions
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
■Read all instructions.
■Do not operate the toaster while unattended.
■Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
■Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged in.
■To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord,
plug, or toaster in water or other liquid.
■Unplug the toaster from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow the toaster to cool before putting on or taking
off parts, or moving the toaster.
■Do not operate the toaster with a damaged cord or plug or
after it malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call
our toll-free customer service number for information on exami-
nation, repair or adjustment.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
■Do not operate the toaster while unattended.
■Do not use with food that has been spread with butter, jelly,
frosting, etc.
■Do not use with rice cakes, fried foods, frozen prepared foods
or non-bread items.
■Do not use with toaster pastries. Always cook toaster pastries in
a toaster oven broiler.
■Do not cover the toaster or use near curtains, walls, cabinets,
paper or plastic products, cloth towels, etc.
■Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children.
■Always unplug the toaster when not in use.
■Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
Shock Hazard
■Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid.
■This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that
reduces the risk of electrical shock. The plug fits only one way
into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
plug by modifying the plug in any way or using an adaptor. If
the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have
an electrician replace the outlet.
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■Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be
inserted in a toaster as they may involve a risk of fire or electric
shock.
■Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off pad
and touch electrical parts resulting in risk of electrical shock.
■A fire may occur if the toaster is covered or touching flammable
material, including curtains, draperies, walls, overhead cabinets,
paper or plastic products, cloth towels, and the like, when in
operation.
■Do not operate the toaster in an enclosed space, such as an
appliance cabinet, caddy, garage or other storage area.
■Do not cook, warm, or toast rice cakes, fried foods, non-bread
items or toaster pastries. Toaster pastries should be heated in a
toaster oven broiler. Do not heat any food product that has
been spread or iced with margarine, butter, jelly, frosting, syrup,
or other spread. Follow the Toasting Guide.
■Failure to clean the Crumb Tray may result in a fire hazard.
■Do not place the toaster on or near a hot gas or electric burner,
or in a heated oven.
■Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
■The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause injuries.
■Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter, or
touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
■Before unplugging the toaster, make sure the Bread Lifter is in the
“up” position.
■Do not use outdoors.
■Do not use the toaster for other than intended use.
■This product is for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high
wattage appliance on the same circuit.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to
reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over, a
longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved exten-
sion cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension
cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the toast-
er. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it
will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can
be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
Food Slots
with Guides
Slide-Out
Crumb
Tray
Bread
Lifter
Programming
Buttons
Shade
Selector
Bread Lifter – Push down the Bread Lifter to start the toaster.
The Bread Lifter may be lifted up to stop toasting during a
cycle.
Shade Selector – The Shade Selector ranges from light
toast (1) to dark toast (5). Adjust to the desired setting
before using.
Slide-Out Crumb Tray (see page 7 for more information).
1
2
3
4
5
BAGEL CANCEL
DEFROST REHEAT
4
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Programming Buttons
Cancel – This button will illuminate when the toaster is on.
To cancel or end a cycle, press the Cancel button.
The cycle will stop and the light will go out.
Bagel – Use to toast only the cut side of a bagel, English
muffin, or bun. Load the toaster with cut side of the
bagel facing in, as the outer heating elements are
turned off during this cycle. To use: press the Bagel
button after the toast cycle has started.
Defrost – Use only on frozen foods that were made to be
placed in a toaster. This feature allows additional time
for the food to thaw and heat through. To use: press
the Defrost button after the toast cycle has started.
Reheat – Use to warm food that has cooled. This function
starts a short 30 to 50 second toast cycle. The Shade
Selector setting does not affect the Reheat time. To
use: press the Reheat button after the toast cycle has
started.
To combine programs is easy. For example, to toast a
frozen bagel:
■Load the bagel in the toaster with the cut sides facing in.
■Choose the desired Shade Selector setting.
■Push down the Bread Lifter to start the toasting cycle.
■Press the Bagel button, then press the Defrost button.
® Pop Tart is a registered trademark of the Kellogg Co.
TOASTING GUIDE
FOOD SHADE SETTING
Regular bread 2-4
English muffins 4-5 Bagel
Bagels 3-5 Bagel
Frozen bread or buns 3-4 Defrost
Frozen waffles 2-3 Defrost
Toaster pastries (such as Pop Tarts
®
)
Do not heat in the toaster – use a toaster oven broiler. If you must use
toaster – ALWAYS set to lowest shade setting, NEVER heat cracked, broken
or warped pastries, and NEVER leave unattended.
Function
Setting
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