Tips And Hints; Cleaning And Maintenance - Cuisinart Soho CPT-7 Series Manual

TIPS AND HINTS

Notes on Browning
Toasting is a combination of cooking and drying of the bread. Therefore,
differences in moisture level from one item to another can result in varying
toasting times.
• For slightly dry bread, use a lower setting than you normally would.
• For very fresh bread or whole-wheat bread, use a higher setting
than normal.
• Breads with very uneven surfaces (such as English muffins) will
require a higher toast setting.
• Thickly cut pieces of bread will take longer to toast, sometimes
significantly longer, since more moisture must be evaporated from the
bread before toasting can occur. Very thick pieces may require two cycles.
• When toasting raisin or other fruit breads, remove any loose fruit,
from the surface of the bread before placing into the toaster.
This will help prevent fruit pieces from falling into the toaster or sticking
on the guide wires in the slots.
• Before toasting bagels, slice into two equal halves.
Frozen Bread, Waffles, Pancakes, French Toast, and Bagels
Use the Defrost function to defrost and then toast these items.
Simply insert the frozen item, select desired function, select Defrost, select
desired browning setting (1–7), and then press down the lever to start.
Toaster Pastries
Exercise caution with toaster pastries; the filling can become quite hot
long before the surface of the pastry becomes browned. Start by using the
lightest setting. Never leave toaster pastries unattended while toasting or
warming.
For Best Results
• Never force foods into the toasting slots. Foods should fit freely
between the guide wires.
• Do not place buttered breads in the toaster, as this could create
a fire hazard.
• Uneven toasting is usually due to inserting slices of uneven thickness.
Single-Slice Toasting
If you are toasting a single slice of bread, set the heat selector to a lighter
setting than you normally would. The toaster is designed to heat the whole
toasting chamber for two slices. By lowering the heat for a single slice, you
won't overtoast.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always allow the toaster to cool completely before cleaning.
1. Always unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
2. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Simply wipe the exterior with a clean,
damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
3. To remove crumbs, slide out the crumb tray and discard crumbs.
Wipe clean and replace. Never operate the toaster without the crumb
tray in place.
4. To remove any pieces of bread remaining in the toaster, turn the
toaster upside down and gently shake. Never insert any hard or sharp
instruments into the slots, as this could damage the toaster and cause
a safety hazard.
5. Never wrap the cord around the outside of the toaster. Use the rear
cord stuff box to store any excess cord length.
6. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized
service representative.
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