Oster OTST-0421SS2S User manual

User Manual
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2-Slice Toaster
OTST-0421SS2S
MODEL
For product questions:
Sunbeam Consumer Service
USA: 1.800.334.0759
www.oster.com
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Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida 33431.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or
injury to persons including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this product.
2. This appliance generates heat during use. Do not touch hot surfaces.
Use handles or knobs. Always protect your hands with non-slip oven
mitts or similar.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not place or immerse cord, plugs,
or appliance in water or other liquid.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance. Keep the appliance and its cord out of
reach of children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off
parts and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF,
then unplug power cord from outlet. Do not disconnect by pulling on
cord. Always grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Do
not attempt to replace or splice a damaged cord. Return appliance
to the manufacturer (see warranty) for examination, repair or
adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near wet surfaces, or heat sources such as a hot gas
or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing
hot oil or other hot liquids. Always protect your hands with non-slip
oven mitts or similar.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. Misuse can cause
injuries. Intended for household countertop use only. Keep 6 inches
(152 mm) clear around appliance, and never use under cabinets that
may be damaged due to heat from appliance. Always use appliance on
a dry, stable, level surface.
13. Oversize foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted in
a toaster as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock.
14. A fire may occur if toasters are covered, touching or near flammable
materials, including curtains, draperies, towels, walls, and the like,
when in operation. Do not place any item on top of the appliance
when in operation.
15. Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in.
16. Do not operate this toaster unattended.
17. When heating toaster pastries, follow the instructions in the manual
for toaster pastries. If no instructions are provided specific to toaster
pastries, always use the lightest toast color setting.
18. To reduce the risk of fire, empty the crumb tray after each use.
19. Do not use with a programmer, timer, wireless plug adapter or outlet
that allows control remotely, or connect to a circuit that is regularly
switched on and off by the utility.
20. Do not use the bread slots to handle or move the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
North American models with polarized plugs:
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is
wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce
the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to
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 qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat
this safety feature or modify the plug in any way. If the plug fits
loosely into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not
use that outlet.
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POWER CORD INSTRUCTIONS:
A short power-supply cord or detachable power-supply cord is provided
to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords
are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long
detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:
a. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should
be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
b. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over unintentionally; and
c. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the cord set or extension cord
should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
Do not pull, twist or otherwise abuse the power cord.
NOTICES
1. Some countertop and table surfaces are not designed to withstand the
prolonged heat generated by certain appliances. Do not set the heated
unit on a finished wood table. We recommend placing a hot pad or
trivet under your toaster to prevent possible damage to the surface.
2. During initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke and/or odor
may be detected. This is normal with many heating appliances and will
not recur after a few uses.
WElCOmE
Congratulations! You are the owner of a Oster Toaster. Before you use
this product for the first time, please take a few moments to read these
instructions and keep it for reference. Pay particular attention to the Safety
Instructions provided. If you require service on your Oster Toaster,
please do not return to the place of purchase. Please contact us at
www.oster.com.
lEaRNINg abOUT YOUR TOaSTER
This toaster is equipped with many safety and convenience features to give
you optimum performance.
A. Extra wide slots allow toasting of homemade bread, bagels, English
muffins and pastries.
B. Dual self-adjusting bread guides automatically adjust to bread
thickness.
C. Bread carriage lever is pressed to begin toasting.
D. Toast lift – Press up on bread carriage lever to lift toast out of the
bread slots.
E. Reheat Button
F. Frozen Button
G. Light/dark selector knob lets you select the toast darkness.
H. Bagel Button
I. Cancel button is pressed to stop the toasting process.
J. Cool-Touch exterior.
K. Fully removable crumb tray. (Back of unit).
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USINg YOUR TOaSTER
• Before use remove any stickers and wipe the body of your toaster with
a damp cloth.
• Ensure that before plugging the toaster into the outlet, the bread
carriage lever is in the resting position.
• Plug the cord into a 120 volt, 60 Hz AC outlet. Position toaster at
least 3 inches away from wall or rear of counter.
• Let the first toasting process take place without
inserting any bread to preheat the new elements
and burn off any dust, which may have
accumulated during storage. It is normal for this
burnoff to create an odor. Your Oster®toaster is
now ready for use.
• Select the desired level of darkness by turning the
“1-7” light/dark knob on the front panel of the
toaster to the right for darker toast and to the left
for lighter toast. Your selection should vary based
on the moisture content, thickness of bread or
bagel, whether fresh or frozen and your darkness
preference.
• Next, place bread in slot and press bread carriage
lever downward until it locks. Carriage lever will
not stay down if toaster is not plugged in. The
self-adjusting bread guides will automatically
center the bread for even browning.
TOTOaST YOUR FOOD:
• Insert the food into the bread slots.
• Press the Bread Carriage Lever until it locks.
• After the desired level of darkness has been
reached, the food will pop up automatically.
The Bread Carriage Lever will return to the up
position and the indicator lights will turn off.
• Carefully remove the toasted food from the
bread slots.
TOTOaST YOUR bagEl:
• Insert the bagel into the bread slots.
• Press the Bread Carriage Lever until it locks.
• Press the Bagel button. The Bagel light will
illuminate to indicate your selection.
• After the desired level of darkness has been
reached, the food will pop up automatically.
The Bread Carriage Lever will return to the up
position and the indicator lights will turn off.
• Carefully remove the toasted bagel from the bread slots.
TOREhEaT YOUR FOOD:
• Insert the food into the bread slots.
• Press the Bread Carriage Lever until it locks.
• Press the Reheat button. The Reheat light will illuminate to indicate
your selection. If desired, press food select (Bagel). If no food is
selected the Toaster will operate in Toast mode. The Toaster will
reheat your food.
• Carefully remove the food from the bread slots.
TODEFROST YOUR FOOD:
• Insert the food into the bread slots.
• Select the desired darkness setting by turning the Lighter/Darker knob.
• Press the Bread Carriage Lever until it locks.
• Press the Frozen button. The Frozen light will illuminate to indicate
your selection. If desired, press food select Bagel. If no food is selected
the Toaster will operate in Toast mode. The Toaster will defrost and
then toast your food.
• After the desired level of darkness has been reached, the food will
pop up automatically. The Bread Carriage Lever will return to the up
position.
• Carefully remove the toasted food from the bread slots.
Do not wrap the cord around the main body of appliance during or after
use.
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USEFUl hINTS
• If you wish to stop the toasting process,
press the cancel button. The toaster will
stop immediately and the food will pop up
automatically.
• Most types of breads and pastries can be
toasted; such as bagels, tea cakes, thick sliced
breads, English muffins, waffles, etc. Slices
should not, however, be so thick as to cause
burning or jamming in the bread slots.
aDjUSTINg ThE POWER CORD lENgTh
Your toaster’s cord storage area allows you to adjust the length of the
power cord so that it is the exact length you desire.
• To adjust the length of the power cord: Wrap the power cord around
the cord storage posts on the base of the toaster until the cord is the
length you desire.
CaRE aND ClEaNINg
• After use and before cleaning, unplug wall plug and wait for toaster to
cool.
• Wipe the outside of toaster with a damp cloth and dry with another
cloth or paper towel. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.
CAUTION: Do not immerse in water or any
liquid.
• To avoid damage to toaster heating elements,
do not use any pointed or sharp articles for
cleaning the inside of the toaster.
• CAUTION: Empty the crumb tray
frequently. Crumbs will accumulate in
the crumb tray and could catch fire if not
emptied periodically. When the toaster has cooled down completely,
tap the sides of the toaster lightly to dislodge any crumbs caught in the
toaster chamber, remove the crumb tray and empty it. Wipe the tray
clean with a damp cloth or place it in the top rack of your dishwasher
for cleaning. Tap sides again to ensure proper disposal. Return crumb
tray back into the toaster before using again.
• This appliance has no user serviceable parts. Any servicing beyond
that described in the Cleaning Section should be performed by an
Authorized Service Representative only. See warranty available online.
One Year Limited Warranty
Sunbeam Products, Inc (Sunbeam) warrants that for a period of one
year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in
material and workmanship. Sunbeam, at its option, will repair or replace
this product or any component of the product found to be defective
during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new
or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer
available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or
greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT attempt to repair
or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so
will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date
of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales
receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.
Sunbeam dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling Sunbeam products
do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting
from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on
improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions,
disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than Sunbeam or an
authorized Sunbeam service center. Further, the warranty does not cover:
Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the limits on Sunbeam’s Liability?
Sunbeam shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
caused by the breach of any express, implied or statutory warranty or
condition.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or
condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited
in duration to the duration of the above warranty.
Sunbeam disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations,
express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
Sunbeam shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from
the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use the product including but
not limited to: incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss
of profits, or for any breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for
any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may
not apply to you.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights that vary from province to province, state to state or jurisdiction to
jurisdiction.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A.
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain
warranty service, please call 1-800-334-0759 and a convenient service
center address will be provided to you.
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc., located
in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. If you have any other problem or claim
in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service
Department.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE
ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
NOTE
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