Russell Hobbs 13245 User manual

instructions

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Read these instructions before use and keep them safe. If you pass the toaster on, pass
on the instructions too.
Remove all packaging, but keep it till you’re satisfied the toaster is working.
Important safeguards
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 Don’t put your toaster in water, don’t use it in a bathroom or near water
contained in a bath-tub, basin or any other vessel, and don’t use it
outdoors.
2 This appliance should only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible
adult.
3 Position the toaster upright, on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, near a power
socket, and out of reach of children.
4 Don’t use it near or below curtains or other combustible materials and watch it
while it’s hot, as bread can catch fire if overcooked.
5 The area round the toasting slots will get hot during use – don’t touch!
6 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang and can’t be caught accidentally.
7 When using only one of the toasting slots, don’t let anything get into the other slot,
as both slots will become “live” when you lower the bread carriage handle.
8 Don’t let the toasting slots become covered during toasting.
9 If the bread carriage becomes jammed during the toasting cycle don’t try to release
it. Switch off the power socket (if appropriate), unplug the toaster, and leave it to
cool down before carefully removing the bread. Don’t use a knife, fork, or other
sharp implement – you’ll damage the elements.
10 Don’t toast “buttered” items or try to make toasted sandwiches in the toaster, as
this will create a fire hazard.
11 Don’t use torn, curled up, or misshapen slices of bread, as these may jam the eject
mechanism.
12 Unplug the toaster after use, and let it cool down fully before cleaning and storing
away.
13 Clean the crumbs out of your toaster frequently, to avoid a build up of crumbs. This
is unhygienic and could cause a fire hazard.
14 Don’t use the toaster unless the crumb tray is closed.
15 Don’t connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
16 Keep the toaster and cable away from hotplates, hobs and burners.
17 Don’t use the toaster if it’s damaged or malfunctions. If the cable is damaged, the
toaster must be returned, in order to avoid hazard.
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before using for the first time
Before making toast for the first time, set the browning control to 6, and operate the
toaster without bread, to burn off any dust etc. from the new elements. This may smell
a bit, but it’s nothing to worry about. Ensure the room is well ventilated.
toasting bread
1 Sit the toaster upright, on a stable, level, heat resistant surface, clear of curtains
and other combustible materials. Don’t put it on or near anything that could be
damaged even by moderate sources of heat.
2 Plug the cable into the power socket and, if necessary, switch the socket on.
3 Put bread into the toasting slots (maximum thickness of bread 28mm 18 inch).
4 Slide the browning control to the required setting (1 = light, 6 = dark).
5 Press the bread carriage handle down fully – it won’t lock down unless the toaster is
connected to the electricity supply.
6 When it’s done, the toast will pop up, and the elements will turn off automatically.
eject 5
To stop the toaster before it’s finished, press the 5 button. The toast will pop up, and
the elements will turn off.
bagel b
The bagel button heats only the outer elements.
Split your bagel, put the two halves into the slots with the
cut sides towards the outside elements.
Leave the browning control at your favoured setting,
lower the bread carriage handle, then press the b
button.
The cut sides will be toasted, the “outside” of the bagel
will just be warmed.
reheating toast m
There’s no need to adjust the browning control. Insert the
toast, lower the bread carriage handle, then press the m button. The light at the side of
the button will come on, the toast will be given a short burst of heat, then pop up. You
must only reheat plain, “unbuttered” toast.
frozen bread f
This feature takes the guesswork out of toasting frozen bread.
Leave the browning control at your favoured setting, insert the frozen bread, lower the
bread carriage handle, then press the f button. The light at the side of the button will
come on, and the toasting time will be altered automatically to give the same degree
of browning you get with unfrozen bread.
extra lift
After toasting small items (bagels, crumpets, etc.) the bread carriage handle may be
raised further, to allow them to be removed more easily.

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hints and tips
• When toasting more than one slice of bread, use slices of similar size, thickness and
freshness.
• Old (yesterday’s) bread makes crisper toast than fresh bread, as it contains less
moisture.
• Old or thin bread will cook faster than fresh or thick bread, so use a lower setting.
• Don’t use torn, curled up, or misshapen slices of bread as these may jam the
ejection mechanism and could catch fire.
• Sweet bread products (tea cakes, fruit loaf, etc.) brown much more quickly than
ordinary bread, so should be toasted on a lighter setting.
care and maintenance
First – unplug the toaster and let it cool down fully.
Wipe the outside with a soft damp cloth. If necessary, use a little washing-up liquid.
Don’t let anything enter the slots, as this might damage the elements.
Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
Don’t put the toaster in water or any other liquid.
crumbs
Crumbs will collect in the base of the toaster. Letting them build up is unhygienic, and
could cause a fire hazard, so remove them frequently.
Unplug the toaster and let it cool down fully. Pull the crumb tray out and empty it.
Wipe it with a damp cloth, dry thoroughly, then slide it back into the toaster.
Don’t use the toaster unless the crumb tray is in place and closed.
connection
The product must be earthed. It has a 13A BS1362 fuse in a 13A BS1363
plug. To replace the plug, fit the green/yellow wire to E or E, the blue
wire to N, and the brown wire to L. Fit the cord grip.
If in doubt, call an electrician.
Don’t use a non-rewireable/moulded plug unless the fuse cover is in
place. If you remove the plug, dispose of it.

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service
The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it’s not working, read the instructions, check the
plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it’s still not working, consult your retailer. If
that doesn’t solve the problem:
Pack carefully, with a note of your name, address, day phone number, and what’s
wrong. If under guarantee, say where and when purchased, and include proof of
purchase (till receipt). Send it to Customer Returns (address below right). They’ll give
you an estimate for inspection/repair.
Customer Service Customer Returns
(correspondence only) Salton Europe Ltd
Salton Europe Ltd Heath Mill Road
Failsworth Wombourne
Manchester Wolverhampton
M35 0HS WV5 8AQ
Customer Service ([e-mail])
telephone [phone] (local rate number)
guarantee
Defects affecting product functionality appearing within one year of purchase
will be corrected by replacement or repair provided the product is used and
maintained in accordance with the instructions. Your statutory rights are not affected.
Documentation, packaging, and product specifications may change without notice.
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