Russell Hobbs 14598 User manual

instructions

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Read the instructions and keep them safe. Pass them on if you pass the toaster on.
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.
Use and store it 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 area round the toasting slots gets very hot – don’t touch!
7 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang and can’t be caught.
8 If you’re only using one slot, don’t let anything get into the empty slot, as both slots
will be “live” when the bread carriage handle is lowered.
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 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 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
before using for the first time
•Turn the browning control 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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toasting bread
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.
3 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over or caught.
4 Bread may burn. Don’t use the toaster near or below curtains or other combustible
materials and watch it while it’s hot.
5 Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable).
6 Turn the browning control to the required setting (1 = light, 6 = dark).
7 Put bread into the toasting slots (maximum thickness 38mm).
8 Press the bread carriage handle down fully – it won’t lock down unless the toaster is
connected to the electricity supply.
9 The 5button will light up, and the elements will heat up.
10 When it’s done, the light in the 5button will go out, the elements will turn off, and
the toast will pop up.
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11 To stop the toaster before it’s finished, press the 5button. The light in the 5
button will go out, the elements will turn off, and the toast will pop up.
frozen bread f
12 This takes the guesswork out of toasting frozen bread.
13 Leave the browning control at your favoured setting, insert the frozen bread, lower
the bread carriage handle, then press the fbutton.
14 The fbutton will light up, 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
15 Leave the browning control at your favoured setting, insert the frozen bread, lower
the bread carriage handle, then press the mbutton.
16 The mbutton will light up, the toast will be given a short burst of heat, then it’ll pop
up, and the lights will go out.
17 You must only reheat plain, “unbuttered” toast.
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18 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
19 When toasting more than one slice of bread, use slices of similar size, thickness and
freshness.
20 Old (yesterday’s) bread contains less moisture, so makes crisper toast.
21 Old or thin bread cooks faster than fresh or thick bread – use a lighter setting.
22 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
23 Clean the crumbs out of your toaster frequently, to avoid a build up of crumbs. This
is unhygienic and could cause a fire hazard.
24 Unplug the toaster and let it cool down.
25 Slide the crumb tray out from underneath the rear of the toaster, and empty it.
26 Wipe the crumb tray with a damp cloth, dry it, then replace it 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 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 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.
wheelie bin symbol
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.
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 (serv[email protected])
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
www.russellhobbs.co.uk for more products.
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