Table of Contents Important Safeguards ........3 Before Your First Use ......... 6 Get To Know Your Toaster ......... 7 Using Your Toaster ..........8 Cleaning Your Toaster ........10 Warranty ............11 To Return For Service ........12 BC-1618C Toaster U&C-2014.indd 2 14-07-09 3:23 PM...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not put toaster, or cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
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electrical shock. 14. Do not operate toaster in an enclosed space, such as an appliance cabinet, caddy, garage, or other storage area. 15. A fire may occur if toaster is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, etc., when in operation.
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3. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be the same or more than the wattage of the appliance (the wattage is shown on the rating label located on the underside or back of the appliance). 4. Avoid pulling or straining the power cord at outlet or appliance connections.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire: • Do not operate while unattended. • Do not use with food that has been spread with butter, jelly, frosting, etc. • Do not use with rice cakes, fried foods, frozen prepared foods, or non-bread items.
Get To Know Your Toaster Extra Wide Toasting Slots with Bread Centering Guides Removable Slide-Out Toasting Lever Crumb Tray with Extra Lift Illuminated Cancel Button Toast Shade Illuminated Selector Dials Bagel Button Illuminated Defrost Button RATING: 120V, 60Hz, 900W, AC ONLY BC-1618C Toaster U&C-2014.indd 7 14-07-09 3:23 PM...
Using Your Toaster TOAST SHADE SELECTION DIAL The shade selector dial is located on the front of your toaster. Simply turn the dial to the desired toast shade, 1 to 2 for light toasting, 3 to 5 for medium toasting or 6 to 7 for dark toasting. For your first toasting, it is best to position the shade selector dial in the middle (4), and then adjust each subsequent toasting to your preference.
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TOASTING FROZEN BREAD To toast frozen bread, place bread into the toasting slots, select the desired toast shade setting 1 to 7. Press the toasting lever down until it clicks into place and select the defrost button (see fig. 3). WARNING: To protect against risk of fire, do not put rice cakes Fig.
Cleaning Your Toaster Be sure the toaster is unplugged and completely cooled before cleaning. Wipe the toaster exterior with a clean, damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive cleansers. Do not immerse toaster, cord, or plug in water or any other liquid.
You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you. BC-1618 07/2014 BC-1618C Toaster U&C-2014.indd 11...
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