Russell Hobbs 13979 User manual

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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 The toaster must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult.
2 Don’t put the toaster in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or
outdoors.
3 Sit the toaster upright, on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface.
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 toasting slot, 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 a bread carriage gets jammed during the toasting cycle don’t try to release it. ,
Switch off the wall socket, if appropriate, and unplug the toaster. Leave it to cool
before carefully removing the bread. Don’t use a knife, fork, or other sharp
implement – you’ll damage the elements.
10 Don’t try to force oversized bread into a toasting slot, it may jam and create a fire
hazard. If the bread is too big to fit easily in the slot, trim it to size before toasting.
11 Don’t toast “buttered” items or try to make toasted sandwiches in the toaster, as
this will create a fire hazard.
12 Don’t use torn, curled up, or misshapen slices of bread, as these may jam the eject
mechanism.
13 Unplug the toaster after use, and let it cool down fully before cleaning and storing
away.
14 Clean the crumbs out of your toaster frequently, to avoid a build up of crumbs. This
is unhygienic and could cause a fire hazard.
15 Don’t use the toaster unless the crumb tray is fitted and closed.
16 Don’t connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
17 Keep the toaster and cable away from hotplates, hobs and burners.
18 Don’t use the toaster if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
19 If the cable is damaged, the toaster must be returned, in order to avoid hazard.
household use only
before using for the first time
1 Set the browning control to the highest setting (6).
2 Operate the toaster without bread, to cure the new elements. This may smell a bit,
but it’s nothing to worry about. Ensure the room is well ventilated.

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toasting bread
3 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.
4 Put the plug into the wall socket. If necessary, switch the socket on.
5 Put bread into the toasting slots (maximum thickness 38mm ).
6 Move the browning control to the required setting (1 = light, 6 = dark).
7 Press the bread carriage handle down fully – it won’t lock down unless the toaster is
connected to the electricity supply.
8 The light in the 5 button will come on, to show that the elements are heating.
9 When it’s done, the toast will pop up, the light in the 5 button will go out, and the
elements will turn off.
eject 5
10 To stop the toaster before the toasting cycle has finished, press the 5 button. The
5 light will go out, the toast will pop up, and the elements will turn off.
frozen bread f
11 This feature takes the guesswork out of toasting frozen bread.
12 Leave the browning control at your favoured setting, insert the frozen bread, lower
the bread carriage handle, then press the f button.
13 The light in the f button will come on, and the toasting time will be altered
automatically to give the same degree of browning you get with unfrozen bread.
caution don’t try to defrost bread – you’ll probably wreck the toaster
a) toasting frozen bread changes ice to steam, which escapes via the toasting slots
b) defrosting bread on a low setting changes ice to water, which drips into the
toaster, over the electronics and maybe the elements, causing mayhem
reheating toast m
14 There’s no need to adjust the browning control. Insert the toast, lower the bread
carriage handle, then press the m button.
15 The light in the m button will come on, the toast will be given a short burst of heat,
then pop up, and the m light will go out.
16 You must only reheat plain, “unbuttered” toast.
extra lift H
17 After toasting small items (bagels, crumpets, etc.) the bread carriage handle may be
raised further, to allow them to be removed more easily.
hints and tips
18 When toasting more than one slice of bread, use slices of similar size, thickness and
freshness.
19 Old (yesterday’s) bread contains less moisture, so makes crisper toast.
20 Old or thin bread cooks faster than fresh or thick bread – use a lighter setting.
21 Sweet bread products (tea cakes, fruit loaf, etc.) brown much more quickly than
ordinary bread, so should be toasted on a lighter setting.

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crumbs
22 Clean the crumbs out of your toaster frequently, to avoid a build up of crumbs. This
is unhygienic and could cause a fire hazard.
23 Unplug the toaster and let it cool down.
24 Pull the crumb trays out from underneath the rear of the toaster.
25 Empty them.
26 Wipe with a damp cloth, dry, then replace them in the toaster.
27 Don’t use the toaster unless the crumb tray is fitted and closed.
care and maintenance
28 Unplug the toaster and let it cool.
29 Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth. If necessary, use a little washing-up liquid.
30 Don’t let anything enter the slots, you might damage the elements.
31 Don’t put the toaster in water or any other liquid.
32 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.

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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.
service
If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model No. to hand, as we won’t be able
to help you without it. It’s on the rating plate (usually underneath the product).
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).
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.
online
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