SEVERIN KA 9543 Instructions For Use Manual page 151

or near hot surfaces or open fl ames such
as hot-plates or gas fl ames.
∙ Caution: the accessible housing surfaces
become very hot during operation. Burns
can occur from touching the hot parts.
∙ Every time the appliance is used, the
main body including the power cord as
well as any attachment fi tted should
be checked thoroughly for any defects.
Should the appliance, for instance, have
been dropped onto a hard surface, or if
excessive force has been used to pull the
power cord, it must no longer be used:
even invisible damage may have adverse
effects on the operational safety of the
appliance.
∙ Do not allow the power cord to touch hot
surfaces.
∙ Do not let the power cord hang free.
∙ Do not leave the appliance unattended
while in use.
∙ Do not cover the toast slot during
operation.
∙ Do not try to remove bread from the
toaster with your fi ngers or insert any
other objects (e.g. knives, forks) into the
toast slot as the heating elements carry a
live current.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- after use,
- in case of any malfunction,
- before cleaning the appliance.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙ No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
Operation
General information
∙ Caution: The operating lever locks
down only when the plug is inserted.
∙ Do not use slices which are too thick or
too big, as they may become stuck in the
toaster. The thickness of the slices to be
toasted should not exceed 14 mm.
∙ In case of problems or malfunctions
during use, and before cleaning,
always remove the plug from the wall
socket.
∙ To remove a slice caught in the slot, use
a blunt wooden implement (e.g. a brush
handle). Never touch the metal heating
elements.
Before using for the fi rst time
∙ Clean the toaster thoroughly (see
Cleaning and care).
∙ Switch on the toaster without any
bread inserted and go through at least
fi ve toasting cycles at the maximum
temperature setting.
∙ Allow the toaster to cool down between
cycles.
∙ When switching on the appliance for
the fi rst time, the toaster may emit a
slight smell and a little smoke, which will
disappear after a short while. For that
reason, adequate ventilation should be
ensured by opening windows or balcony
doors.
Automatic switch-off
This appliance comes with an automatic
switch-off feature. If a bread slice should
become stuck and cannot be ejected after
the toasting cycle is complete, the toaster will
automatically switch off. Should this occur,
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