Using The Toaster; Care And Cleaning - KitchenAid 5KMT221 Owner's Manual

PRODUCT USAGE (CONTINUED)

USING THE TOASTER

Plug into an earthed outlet.
Do not remove earth prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
1.
Plug the Toaster cord into an earthed outlet.
2.
Insert bread or other food to be toasted in slot.
NOTE: For even toasting on 2-Slice Models, toast only one bread type and thickness at a
time. For 4-Slice Models, with Dual Independent Controls, if toasting of two different
breads is desired, be sure to toast only one bread type in each pair of slots.
3.
Turn the Shade Control Dial to select the degree of darkness you want. Turn it to the right
for darker toasting or to the left for lighter.
NOTE: Different types of bread and their moisture levels may require different shade
settings. For example, dry bread will brown more rapidly than moist bread and will require
a lighter setting.
4.
Press the TOAST/CANCEL (
adjust automatically to hold food upright. When toasting is complete, the End-of-Cycle
signal will beep, the Toaster will shut off and raise the toast.
5.
To cancel toasting at any time, press TOAST/CANCEL (
shut off and raise the toast.

CARE AND CLEANING

IMPORTANT: Allow the appliance to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning the appliance.
1.
Unplug the Toaster and let it cool before cleaning.
2.
Press and release the center of the Removable Crumb Tray then slide it out. Shake the
crumbs into a waste container. It is recommended that the Crumb Tray be emptied after
each use. The Crumb Tray can be washed in the top rack of a dishwasher.
IMPORTANT: The tray will be hot immediately following a toasting cycle.
3.
Wipe Toaster with a soft, damp cotton cloth. Do not use paper towels, abrasive cleansers
or liquid cleaning products. Do not immerse Toaster in water.
4.
Return crumb tray to Toaster. Press it in firmly until it clicks into position. Do not use the
Toaster without the crumb tray in proper position.
NOTE: If grease or oil splatters on the Toaster, wipe splatters away immediately using a
soft, damp cotton cloth.
NOTE: KitchenAid does not recommend the use of a Toaster cover.
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
) button to begin toasting. The Self Centering Racks will
) button again. The Toaster will