KitchenAid 5KMT221A User manual

5KMT221A
5KMT421A
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2 | PARTS AND FEATURES
Under
base cord
wrap (not
shown)
Keep Warm
Crumpet
Defrost
Reheat
Toast
Cancel
Shade
Crumpet
PARTS AND FEATURES
TOASTER PARTS
2-slice model
4-slice model
Shade
control dial
(7 settings)
Extra-wide slots with
automatic self-centreing
racks
Toast/Cancel
button
Removable
crumb
tray (not
shown)
Special
toasting
functions
Shade
KeepWarm
Crumpet
Defrost
Reheat
KeepWarm
Crumpet
Defrost
Reheat
Shade
Toast
Cancel
Toast
Cancel
Crumpet
Crumpet
Same great parts and features as 2-slice model, with two independent control panels
that allow you to select different settings for each pair of slots.
Optional accessories
A Bun Warmer (model 5KTBW21) and a Sandwich Rack (model 5KTSR1) can be purchased
as optional accessories to be used with the 2-slice and 4-slice toasters.
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PARTS AND FEATURES | 3
PARTS AND FEATURES
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
Defrost
Crumpet
Keep Warm
Reheat
Cancel
Toast
Shade
Shade control dial
Features a rotating knob for precision
control (7 settings). Turn knob to the right
for darker or to the left for lighter toasting.
Keep warm function
Select to keep warm slices that have
just been toasted (up to 3 minutes). The
End-of-Cycle signal will beep and the
Toaster will shut off and raise the slices.
Crumpet function
Designed to toast bagels, crumpets,
muffins, buns or any other round breads
that you wish to cut in half and toast only
on one side. The heating elements will
adjust to nicely toast the inside of a cut
bagel (or other round bread) while gently
warming the outer surface.
Frozen function
Defrosts and toasts frozen bread.
Reheat function
Quickly reheats slices in less than a minute.
Toast/Cancel button
Lowers the slices and starts the toasting
cycle / cancels the cycle and lifts the
slices. A ring of light around the button
illuminates when the heaters are actively
toasting.
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
Extra-wide slots
Handles thick bread slices, buns or bagels
easily.
Self-centreing bread racks
Centres thick or thin breads perfectly for
even toasting.
Removable crumb tray(s)
Durable steel tray (two side-by side trays
on 4-slot model) can be washed in the top
rack of a dishwasher.
Under base cord wrap
Keeps extra cord out of sight and out
of the way.
Stylish exterior
Stainless steel and painted steel surfaces
are constructed for durability and style.
Steel interior
Durable and deep toasting cavity helps to
ensure even browning.
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4 | TOASTER SAFETY
TOASTER SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
1. Read all instructions. Misuse of appliance may result in
personal injury.
2. Do not touch hot surface. Use handles or knobs.
3. The appliance must not be immersed. To protect
against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs or
appliance in water or other liquid.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
5. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off
parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
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TOASTER SAFETY
7. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord, or
plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped
or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to the nearest Authorised Service Centre or its service
agent or similarly qualied persons, for examination,
repair or adjustment .
9. 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.
10. The use of accessory attachments not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or
touch hot surfaces.
13. Do no place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or
in a heated oven.
14. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF”, then remove
plug from outlet.
15. Do not use the Toaster for other than intended use.
16. Oversize foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must
not be inserted in the Toaster as they may involve a
risk of re or electric shock.
17. Do not attempt to dislodge food when Toaster is
plugged in.
18. The door or the outer surface may get hot when the
appliance is operating.
19. A re may occur if Toaster is covered with or touching
ammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls
and the like, when in operation.
20. The bread may burn, therefore do not use the Toaster
near or below combustible material, such as curtains.
21. Never leave the appliance unattended while it is in
operation.
22. When heating the Toaster pastries, always use the
lightest toast colour setting.
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6 | TOASTER SAFETY
Voltage: 220-240 Volts
Frequency: 50-60 Hertz
Wattage:1100 Watts for the
2-slice model 5KMT221
1800 Watts for the
4-slice model 5KMT421
NOTE: If the power cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer or
its service agent in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or service technician install an
outlet near the appliance.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
23. The appliance is not intended to be operated by mean
of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
24. Refer to the “Care and Cleaning” section for
instructions on cleaning the surface in contact with
food.
25. This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other
working environments;
- farmhouses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TOASTER SAFETY
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into an earthed outlet.
Do not remove earth prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
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OPERATING THE TOASTER
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before using your Toaster, check the
Extra-Wide Slots and remove any packing
or printed material that might have fallen
inside during shipping or handling. Do
not probe inside the Toaster with a metal
object. You may see light smoke the first
time you use the Toaster. This is normal.
The smoke is harmless and will soon
disappear.
USING THE TOASTER
Shorten cord, if necessary, by wrapping
cord under the base. The Toaster’s feet
are tall enough to allow the cord to exit
from under any side of the Toaster.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into an earthed outlet.
Do not remove earth prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
1Plug the Toaster cord into
a earthed outlet.
Toast
Cancel
Shade
KeepWarm
Crumpet
Defrost
Reheat
Crumpet
2Insert bread or other food to be
toasted in slot.
NOTE: For even toasting on 2-slice
models, toast only one bread type and
thickness at a time. For 4-slice models,
with Dual Independent Controls, if
toasting of two different breads is
desired, be sure to toast only one bread
type in each pair of slots.
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SPECIAL TOASTING FUNCTIONS
NOTE: Different types of bread and their moisture levels may require different shade
settings. For example, dry bread will brown more rapidly than moist bread and will
require a lighter setting.
Toast
Cancel
Shade
KeepWarm
Crumpet
Defrost
Reheat
Crumpet
4
(Optional) Press desired special
toasting function button. See
the “Using the special toasting
functions” section for more
information.
Toast
Cancel
Shade
KeepWarm
Crumpet
Defrost
Reheat
Crumpet
5
Press the Toast/Cancel button to
begin toasting. The centreing racks
will adjust automatically to hold food
upright. When toasting is complete,
the End-of-Cycle signal will beep,
the Toaster will shut off and raise the
toast.
Toast
Cancel
Shade
KeepWarm
Crumpet
Defrost
Reheat
Crumpet
6
To cancel toasting at any time, press
Toast/Cancel button again. The
Toaster will shut off and raise the
toast.
Toast
Cancel
Shade
KeepWarm
Crumpet
Defrost
Reheat
Crumpet
3
Turn the Shade Control dial to select
the degree of darkness you want.
Turn it to the right for darker
toasting or to the left for lighter.
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SPECIAL TOASTING FUNCTIONS
USING THE SPECIAL TOASTING FUNCTIONS
Either before, or just after pressing Toast/Cancel button to begin toasting, you can select
the special toasting functions by pressing the appropriate button. After a toasting cycle is
complete, all functions will be cleared.
Keep Warm function
Toast
Cancel
Shade
KeepWarm
Crumpet
Defrost
Reheat
Crumpet
1Make sure the just toasted food is
still in the slot, or place it back in the
Toaster.
Toast
Cancel
Shade
KeepWarm
Crumpet
Defrost
Reheat
Crumpet
2Press the Keep Warm button.
Toast
Cancel
Shade
KeepWarm
Crumpet
Defrost
Reheat
Crumpet
3
Press the Toast/Cancel button to
begin the warming cycle.
NOTE: No Shade adjustment is necessary – the Keep Warm function overrides
whatever Shade level you have set.
Toast
Cancel
Shade
KeepWarm
Crumpet
Defrost
Reheat
Crumpet
4
To cancel warming at any time, press
the Toast/Cancel button again. The
Toaster will shut off after 3 minutes
and raise the toast.
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SPECIAL TOASTING FUNCTIONS
Crumpet function
Toast
Cancel
Shade
KeepWarm
Crumpet
Defrost
Reheat
Crumpet
1Insert the halves of crumpet (or of
other round breads) with the flat
side facing in, as shown.
Toast
Cancel
Shade
KeepWarm
Crumpet
Defrost
Reheat
Crumpet
2Set the Shade Control to the
desired level.
Toast
Cancel
Shade
KeepWarm
Crumpet
Defrost
Reheat
Crumpet
Toast
Cancel
Shade
KeepWarm
Crumpet
Defrost
Reheat
Crumpet
3
Press the Crumpet button.
5
To cancel toasting at any time, press
the Toast/Cancel button again. The
Toaster will shut off and raise the
crumpet .
Toast
Cancel
Shade
KeepWarm
Crumpet
Defrost
Reheat
Crumpet
4
Press the Toast/Cancel button to
begin toasting.
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