Russell Hobbs 13361 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 This appliance should only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible
adult.
2 Don’t put the 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.
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, choose the one nearest to the front of
the toaster. If you use the rear slot, 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 carriages become 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 using the toaster for the first time, you need to cure the elements. This will
remove their protective coating.
This may smell a bit, but it’s nothing to worry about. Just make sure the room is well
ventilated.
Check that there’s nothing in the slots, set the browning level to maximum (all
browning level lights on), and operate the toaster without bread by pressing down the
rear bread carriage handle.
When it’s done, leave it to cool down fully, then you can use it normally.
preparation
1 Sit the toaster upright on a stable, level, heat–resistant surface.
2 Don’t put it on or near anything that could be damaged even by moderate heat.
4 Don’t put it near or below curtains or other combustible materials.
3 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be caught or tripped over.
5 Plug it into a wall socket (if necessary, switch the socket on). The left four browning
level lights will light up.
one slot
6 If you’re using only one slot, use the front slot and front bread carriage handle.
two slots
7 If you’re using both slots, you need only lower the rear bread carriage handle. It’ll
pull the front handle down with it.
making toast
6 Use the buttons at either end of the browning level lights to lighten % or darken
> the toast. The browning level lights will come on/go out to indicate the level
chosen. The more lights showing, the darker the toast.
8 Put bread centrally into the toasting slot(s) (maximum thickness 28mm).
9 Press the front (one slot), or rear (two slots) bread carriage handle down fully.
, The bread carriage handle(s) won’t lock down unless the toaster is connected to
the electricity supply.
10 The light by the $ button will come on and the elements will heat up.
11 When it’s done, the toast will pop up, the light by the $ button will go out, and the
elements will turn off.
eject $
12 To stop the toaster before it’s finished, press the $ button. The toast will pop up,
the elements will turn off, and the light by the $ button will go out.
frozen button
This feature takes the guesswork out of toasting frozen bread.
13 Set the browning level at the setting you use with normal, unfrozen bread.
14 Put the frozen bread into the slots, lower the bread carriage handle(s), to start the
toaster, then press the f button.
15 The toasting time will be altered automatically to give the same degree of
browning you get with unfrozen bread.
16 The light by the f button will come on, and the element will heat up.

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17 When it’s done, the toast will pop up, the light by the f button will go out, and the
elements will turn off.
reheating toast
18 Use the lowest setting, and only reheat plain, unbuttered toast.
extra lift
19 After toasting small items (crumpets, etc.) the bread carriage handle may be raised
further, to allow them to be removed more easily.
hints and tips
20 If you’re toasting more than one slice of bread, make sure the slices are of similar
size, thickness and freshness, otherwise they’ll brown differently.
21 Old (yesterday’s) bread contains less moisture than fresh bread, so makes crisper
toast.
22 Old or thin bread cooks faster than fresh or thick bread, so you should use a lighter
setting.
23 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
1 Unplug the toaster when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let it cool
down before cleaning and storing away.
2 Wipe the outside with a soft damp cloth. If necessary, use a little washing-up liquid.
3 Don’t let anything enter the slots, you might damage the elements.
4 Don’t put the toaster in water or any other liquid.
5 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
crumbs
6 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.
7 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.
8 Don’t use the toaster unless the crumb tray is in place and closed.

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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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