KitchenAid KTT241 User manual

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KTT220
KTT221
KTT240
KTT241
KTT251
KTT261(shown)

Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty
We're so confident the ..--_--_--.
quality of our products
meets the exacting
standards of
KitchenAid that, if
yourtoaster should fail
within the first year of
ownership, KitchenAid will arrange to
deliver an identical orcomparable
replacement to your doorfree ofcharge
and arrange to have your "failed" toaster
returned to us. Your replacement unit
is covered by our one year full warranty.
Please followthese instructions to
receive this quality service.
If you reside in the United States
and your KitchenAid TM toaster should fail
within the first year of ownership,
simply call our toll-free Customer
Satisfaction Center at 1-800-541-6390.
Give the consultant your complete
shipping address. (No P.O. Box
Numbers, please.)
KitchenAid will arrange to deliver a
replacement toaster and have your
"failed" toaster returned to us.
Put your"failed" toaster in the original
shipping carton along witha sheet of
paper withyour name and address on it,
and proof ofpurchase (registerreceipt,
credit card charge slip, etc.)
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Table ofContents
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty......................................................................... 2
Important Safeguards................................................................................................4
Warranty................................................................................................................... 6
HowTo Arrange For Service- USAOnly....................................................6
Standard First Year Warranty.......................................................................7
HowTo Arrange For Service - Outside The USA........................................7
If You Need Service or Assistance ...........................................................................7
Product Registration Card ........................................................................................8
Electrical Requirements...........................................................................................8
Toaster Features ....................................................................................................... 9
Using Your KitchenAid" Toaster............................................................................ 11
ToToast Bagels...........................................................................................12
To Toast Frozen Bagels...............................................................................12
ToToast Frozen Breads, Wafflesor Pastries ..............................................12
To Reheat Toast.......................................................................................... 12
Cleaning Your Toaster............................................................................................ 12

IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
When using electrical annliances, basic safetyprecautions should alwaysbe
followed,including the _o'll_wing:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do nottouch hotsurfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or toaster in
water orother liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplugtoaster fromoutlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allowto cool
beforeputting on or taking off parts.
6. Donot operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctionsor has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to the nearest authorized service facilityfor examination,repair or adjustment.
7. Theuse of accessory attachments not recommendedby the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Donot use outdoors.
9. Donot let cord hang overedge oftable or counter, ortouch hot surfaces.
10. Donot place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Todisconnect, turn any control to "OFF," then removeplug fromoutlet.
12. Do notuse appliance for other than intended use.
13. Oversizefoods,metal foilpackages, or utensils must not be inserted in toaster
as they may involve a risk offire or electric shock.
14. A fire may occur if toaster is covered or touching flammable material, including
curtains, draperies, walls and the like, when in operation.
15. Donot attempt to dislodgefoodwhen toaster is plugged in.
16. This product is designed for household use only.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on
your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. •
_' • I This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and
• Z 1 °thews"
•-"All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol
and the word "DANGER" or _/ARNING." These wordsmean
You wil._llbe killed or seriously injured
ifyou don't follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously Injured
if youd-on't follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance
of injury, and tell you what can happen ifthe instructions are notfollowed.
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KitchenAid"ToasterWarranty-USA
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeedingowner for toasters
operated in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. For units operated in
Puerto Rico, the Standard First Year Warranty applies (see page 7) and is a Limited
Warranty because you must pay to ship the toaster to an Authorized KitchenAid
Service Center.
Length of
Warranty:
One Year Full Warranty
from date of purchase.
KitchenAid
Will Pay For:
KitchenAid
Will Not Pay For:
A. Repairs when toaster
is used in other than
normal home use.
B. Damage resulting
fromaccident,
Total Replacement
Policy. (See page 2 for
details.) C.
OR
Replacement parts and
repair labor costs to
correct defects in D.
materials and
workmanship. Service
must be provided by an
Authorized KitchenAid
Service Center.
alteration, misuse or
al)use.
Any shipping or
handling costs to
deliver your toaster to
a Service Center.
Replacement parts or
repair labor costs for
toaster operated
outside United States.
KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESP6NSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rightsadd you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
HowToArrange For Service- USA Only
If you live in the United States, you may
use either the Hassle-Free Replacement
Warranty program or our Standard First
Year Warranty program. (see next
page.) Residents of Puerto Rico must
use the Standard First Year Warranty
program.
You may also use the information listed
under Standard First Year Warranty to
arrange for service after your warranty
expires.
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_r_O_'_.,
Standard First YearWarranty
(Required Warranty Service for Puerto Rico)
Take the toaster or ship prepaid and
insured to the nearest Authorized
Service Center. Call toll-free 1-800-
541-6390 to learn the location of a
Service Center near you. Your repaired
toaster willbe returned to you prepaid
and insured.
All local service should be handled by
an Authorized KitchenAidService
Center. Ifyou are unable to obtain
satisfactory service in this manner,
contact the Customer Satisfaction
Center, KitchenAidPortable
Appliances, P. O. Box 218, St. Joseph,
Michigan49085-0218. Calltoll-free:
1-800-541-6390.
HowToArrangeForService- OutsideThe USA
To arrange for service, consult your local
KitchenAid dealer or the store where
youpurchased thetoaster forinformation
on how to obtain service locally.
IfYouNeed Service or Assistance
KEEP A COPYOF THE SALES
RECEIPT SHOWINGTHE DATEOF
PURCHASE. PROOF OF PURCHASE
WILLASSURE YOUOF
IN-WARRANTYSERVICE.
ff your toaster should malfunction
or fall to operate, cheek the
following:
•Is the toaster pluggedin?
• Is the fuse in the circuit to the toaster
in working order? Ifyouhave a
circuit breaker box,be sure the circuit
is closed.
•Tryunpluggingand re-pluggingthe
toaster.
• Press the STOP/RESETbutton. If
toaster is not at roomtemperature,
wait until unit reaches room
temperature and retry.
(ExceptKTl'220 & KTr221)
• If the shade control display is
blinking:
-Unplug toaster and allow tocool.
- Re-plug in.
- Reset darkness control
- If display continues to blink, see
"Warranty" on page 6.
• If the problem is not due to one ofthe
above items, see "Warranty" on
page 6.
•DO NOT return the toaster to the
retailer. Retailers do not provide
service.

ProductRegistrationCard
Before you use your toaster, please fill
out and mail your product registration
card packed with the unit. This card
will enable us to contact you in the
unlikely event of a product safety
notification and assist us in complying
with the provisions of the Consumer
Product Safety Act. THIS CARD DOES
NOT VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY.
Keep a copyofthe sales receipt showing
the date ofpurchase of your toaster.
PROOF OF PURCHASEWILL
ASSUREYOU OF IN-WARRANTY
SERVICE.
Please completethe followingfor your
personal records:
ModelNumber
Serial Number
Date Purchased
StoreName
Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 A.C. only.
Watts: 1200
Hertz: 60
Note: This toaster has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qual'ff_ed
electrician. Do not modify the plug in
any way.
A short power-supplycord is provided
to reduce the riskresulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longercord.
Extension cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use.
If a longer extension cord is used,
• The marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating ofthe
appliance.
• The cord should be arranged so it will
not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over
unintentionally.
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Toaster Features
MODEL KTr261
Even Heat" System
Advanced-design heating elements ensure
even toasting. Heavy-gauge wire elements
promote long-term dependability.
Aecu-Sense" Toasting
Heat sensor and microprocessor ensure even
toasting every time.
Extra-Long,
Extra-Wide
Slot
Handles thick
breads and
bagds easily.
Serf-Centering Bread Rack
Adjusts automatically to hold thick
or thin breads.
Extra Lift Lever
Raises small breads above slot
level for easy removal.
Removable
Crumb Tray
Slides out for
easy cleaning.
Designed for Touch Indicator
Easy Cleaning Darkness
Smooth Light
surfaces, Control with Lit during
rounded edges Dig4tal toasting cycle.
and Clean Display
Touch TM Control Touch up and Heavy-Duty
Pad with no down arrows for Round Cord
seams to trap shade control. Wipes clean
crumbs all Digital display easily. Stores
wipe clean shows selected under base.
easily. Sturdy shade.
exterior resists
stains.
BAGEL
Button
Browns thick
bagels evenly.
FROZEN
Button
Thaws, then
toasts frozen
wa_es,
_astfies and
reads.
Assembled with pride in Greenville, Ohio
STOP/RESET
Button
Stops toasting
cycle and
raises toast.
REHEAT
Button
Warms
previously
toasted foods.
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ToasterFeatures
MODELS KTT251(shown), KT1'241, KTI'240, KTr221, KTT220
Even Heat TM System ,Aeeu-Sense TM Toasting
Advanced-design heating elements ensure Heat sensor and electronic control ensure
even toasting. Heavy-gauge wire elements even toasting every time.
promote long-term dependability.
Extra-Long,
Extra-Wide
Slot
Handles thick
breads and
bagels easily.
Serf-Centering Bread Rack
Adjusts automatically to hold thick
or thin breads.
Extra Lift Lever
Raises small breads above slot
level for easy removal.
Removable
Crumb Tray
Slides out for
easy cleaning.
Designed for
Easy Cleaning
Smooth
surfaces,
rounded edges
and Clean
Touch TM Control
Pad with no
seams to trap
crumbs all
wipe clean
easily. Sturdy
exterior resists
stains.
Control /
Turn the Control ./
Knob clockwise Indicator /
fordarker toast, Light
counterclockwise Lit during
for lighter, toasting cycle.
Heavy-Duty
Round Cord
Wipes clean
easily. Stores
under base.
BAGEL
Button
Browns thick
bagels evenly.
(KTI'251 only.)
/
STOP/RESET
Button
Stops toasting
cycle and
raises toast.
(KrlT251,
FROZEN KYr241,
Button KTI_40 only.)
Thaws, then
toasts frozen REHEAT
waffles, Button
_astries and Warms
reads, previously
(KT1"251, toasted foods.
KTT241, (KTI'251 only.)
KTT240 only.)
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Using YourKitchenAid"Toaster
Before using your toaster, check the
Extra-Wide, Extra-LongSlol_and
remove any packing or printed material
that may have fallen inside during
shipping or handling.
You may see light smoke the first time
you use the toaster. Do not be alarmed.
The smoke is harmless and will soon
disappear.
Note:Lifttoaster by handles only. Do
not probe inside toaster with metal
object.
TO USE:
1. Shorten cord, if necessary, by
securing to cord storage nrackets
under base.
2. Plug toaster cord into electrical
outlet.
3. Insert bread or other foodto be
toasted in slot. Centering rack will
adjust slot width automatically to
hold foodupright for even toasting.
4. Set the Darkness Controlfor the
degree of darkness you want.
KTI'261 has Touch Darkness
Control. Touch the "up" arrowfor
darker toast, the "down" arrowfor
lighter. The digital display will show
the degree ofdarkness you select.
KTr220, KTI'221, KTI_40, KrI'F241
and KTr251 have Rotary Darkness
Control. Turn the controlknob
clockwisefor darker toast,
counterclockwisefor lighter.
Note: Differenttypes ofbread and their
moisture levels may require different
darkness settings. For example,dry
bread wdl brownmorerapidly than
moistbread and so will be toasted to
yourtaste at a lighter setting.
Toast Darkness Settings
Touch Rotary
Lit
1-3 Mei_lmdiu 1-2
3-4
4-6
7,9 Dark 5-6
For even toasting, toast only one bread
type and thickness at a time.
If toasting one slice ofbread, place
bread in center oflongslot, and adjust
Darkness Controldowntoa lowersetting.
5. Push the lift leverdownuntil it locks
inplace. Thetoasting indicator light
willgo on. When toasting is
completed, the liftlever willreturn to
the "up" position,the toaster will
shut offautomatically, and the
toasting indicator lightwill turn off.
The lift lever can be raised beyond
the return position to raise small
breads higher for easy removal.
Note: To stop toasting, simply touch the
STOPIRESET button. To resume
toasting, press the lift lever down; the
toaster will reset automatically' for
medium darkness. If you wish darker
or lighter toast, reset the Darkness
Control. (Models KT1'220 and,,KTI_.21:
Return the lift lever to the "up position
to stop toasting.)
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Using YourKitchenAid"Toaster
TO TOAST BAGELS:
ModelsKTl'251 and KTr26'l only:
1. Insert bagel in bread slot.
2. Push the lift lever down untilit locks.
3. Touchthe BAGELbutton.
Note:Ifyou wishto clear this setting
touch the STOP/RESETbuttonand reset
the Darkness Control.
TO TOAST FROZEN BAGELS:
ModelKrlT261:Touchbeth FROZEN
and BAGELbuttonsto brownthick
bagels.
ModelKrI'T251:Touch FROZENonly.
TO TOAST FROZEN BREADS,
WAFFLES OR PASTRIES:
Your KitchenAidTM Toaster will toast
frozenbreads, wafflesor pastriesjust the
wayyouwantthem, first thawing,then
toasting,all automatically. (Allmodels
except KTI'220 and KYr221.)
1. Insert frozenproduct in bread slot.
2. Set the Darkness Controlforthe
degree of darkness desired in the
finished product.
3. Push the lift lever downuntil it locks.
4. Touchthe FROZENbutton. Frozen
product willthaw,then toast
automatically.
Note:Ifyouwish to clear this setting
touch the STOP/RESETbuttonand reset
the Darkness Control.
TO REHEAT TOAST:
The REHEAT settingonyour
KitchenAid"Toaster warmstoast
_T1,2ickly,withoutretoastingor burning.
51, KT1"261only.)
1. Insert already toastedproduct in
bread slot.
Note:Donotplace bread withbutter or
any other topping in the toaster. Use
REHEAT fordry bread and bagels only.
2. Push the lift lever downuntil it locks.
3. Touchthe REHEATbutton.
Note:If youwish to clear this setting
touchthe STOP/RESETbutton and reset
the Darkness Control.
Cleaning YourToaster
1. Unplug the toaster and let it cool
before cleaning.
2. Slide out crumb tray; shake into waste
container to remove excess crumbs,
clean after each use. Tray will be hot
immediately following toasting cycle.
3. Wipe toaster with a soft, damp cotton
cloth. DO NOT use paper towels,
abrasive cleansers or liquid cleaning
.products. DO NOT immerse toaster
In water.
Note: If grease or oil splatters on the
toaster, wipe splatters away immediately
using a clean, damp cotton cloth.
4. Retum crumb tray to toaster. Press it
in firmly until it clicks into position.
DO NOT use the toaster without the
crumb tray in proper position.
Note: KitchenAid does not recommend
the use of a toaster cover.
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