Russell Hobbs 14340 User manual

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Read the, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the toaster on.
Remove all packaging before use.
AIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 This toaster must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult.
Use and store the toaster out of reach of children.
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 put it on or near anything that could be damaged even by moderate heat.
5 Bread may burn. Don’t use the toaster near or below curtains or other combustible
materials, and watch it while it’s hot.
6 The surfaces of the appliance will get hot – don’t touch.
7 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang and can’t be caught accidentally.
8 When using only one of a pair of toasting slots, don’t let anything get into the other
slot, as both slots will become “live” when you lower the lever.
9 Don’t cover the toaster, or put anything on top of it – you’ll cause a fire hazard.
10 If bread gets jammed, unplug the toaster, let it cool, then carefully remove the
bread. Don’t use anything sharp, you’ll damage the elements.
11 Don’t toast sandwiches or buttered items, the filling or spread may burn.
12 Don’t use torn, curled up, oversized, or misshapen slices of bread, as these may jam
the toaster.
13 Unplug the toaster when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let it cool
down fully before cleaning and storing away.
14 Clean the crumbs out of the 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 both crumb trays are fitted and closed.
16 Don’t connect the toaster to an external timer or remote control system.
17 Keep the toaster and cable away from sources of heat.
18 Don’t use the toaster for any purpose other than those described in these
instructions.
19 Don’t use the toaster if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
20 If the cable is damaged, return the toaster, to avoid hazard.
household use only
UBEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
•Check the slots are empty.
•Set both browning controls to the highest setting (6).
•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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TTOASTING BREAD
1 Sit the toaster upright, on a stable, level, heat resistant surface, clear of curtains and
other combustible materials.
2 Don’t put it on or near anything that could be damaged even by moderate sources
of heat.
3 Plug the cable into the wall socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable).
4 Put bread into the toasting slots (maximum thickness 25mm ).
5 You can treat the left and right pairs of toasting slots as two independent 2-slice
toasters.
6 Turn the browning control to the required setting (1 = light, 6 = dark).
7 Press the lever down fully – it won’t lock down unless the toaster is connected to the
electricity supply.
8 When it’s done, the toast will pop up, and the elements will turn off.
,If you’re using both pairs of slots, they’ll probably pop up at different times.
5EJECT
9 To stop a pair of slots before the toasting cycle has finished, press the 5button
next to that pair of slots.
10 The toast will pop up, and the elements will turn off. This will not affect the other
pair of slots.
fFROZEN BREAD
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 lever, then press the fbutton next to that pair of slots.
13 The light by 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.
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
mREHEATING TOAST
14 There’s no need to adjust the browning control. Insert the toast, lower the lever,
then press the mbutton. The light by the button will come on, the toast will be
given a short burst of heat, then pop up.
15 You must only reheat plain, “unbuttered” toast.
CHINTS AND TIPS
16 When toasting more than one slice of bread, use slices of similar size, thickness and
freshness.
17 Old (yesterday’s) bread contains less moisture, so makes crisper toast.
18 Old or thin bread cooks faster than fresh or thick bread – use a lighter setting.
19 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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CCRUMBS
20 Clean the crumbs out of the toaster frequently, to avoid a build up of crumbs. This is
unhygienic and could cause a fire hazard.
21 Unplug the toaster and let it cool down.
22 Pull the crumb trays out from underneath the rear of the toaster.
23 Empty them
24 Wipe with a damp cloth, dry, then replace them in the toaster.
25 Don’t use the toaster unless the crumb trays are fitted and closed.
CCARE AND MAINTENANCE
1 Unplug the toaster and let it cool.
2 Wipe outer surfaces with a 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.

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DUK WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
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 Eor 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 plug unless the fuse cover is in place. If you
remove the plug, dispose of it.
HENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic goods, appliances marked with this symbol mustn’t be
disposed of with unsorted municipal waste, but recovered, reused, or recycled.
SSERVICE
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 – ring Customer Service – they may be able to offer
technical advice.
If they advise you to return the product to us, pack it carefully, include a note with 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 Service, Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited, Fir Street, Failsworth, Manchester
M35 0HS
email: [e-mail]
telephone: [phone] (local rate number)
EGUARANTEE
Defects affecting product functionality appearing within two years of first retail
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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