Cuisinart CPT-190 - Countdown Metal 4-Slice Toaster Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not place any part of the toaster in water or other liquid. See instructions for cleaning.
4. This appliance should not be used by or near children, or individuals with certain disabilities.
5. Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning or handling.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way, or if it is not operating properly. Return the toaster to store or retailer where purchased for examination or repair.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or countertop or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place toaster on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. Do not use this toaster for other than intended use.
12. Oversize foods, metal foil packages or utensils must not be inserted in the toaster, as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock.
13. A fire may occur if the toaster is covered or touching flammable materials, such as curtains, draperies or walls, when in operation. Do not operate under wall cabinets.
14. Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged into electrical outlet.
15. To avoid possibility of fire, do not leave toaster unattended during use.
16. To disconnect, push the cancel button, then remove plug from wall.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

NOTICE: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

INTRODUCTION

You can really count on your new Cuisinart^® Countdown Metal Toaster. All you have to do is select the way you want items toasted— up to 4 at a time—and pop them down. A blue LCD timer immediately starts counting down toasting time, so you'll know exactly when to flip your eggs-overeasy!

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Dual Control Panels
   Two sets of controls toast breads on different settings. Use controls and carriage lever on the left for slots 1 and 2 and controls and carriage lever on the right for slots 3 and 4.
2. Extra-Lift Carriage Control Lever
   Brings small items close to the top of the toaster, for easy removal.
3. 1 ½" Toasting Slots
   Wide toaster slots toast a wide variety of items.
4. Browning Control
   Rotary dial sets selected shade. Six browning levels toast from light to dark.
5. Bagel Button
   Adds extra time to toasting cycle. LED lights when selected.
6. Defrost Button
   Defrosts and toasts frozen bread. LED lights when selected.
7. Reheat Button
   Reheats without browning or toasting. LED lights when selected.
8. Cancel Button
   Interrupts toasting process.
9. LCD Countdown Window
   Blue backlit LCD timer counts down minutes, then seconds, to pop-up.
10. Slide-out Crumb Tray (not shown)
    Pulls out to clean crumbs that collect in bottom of toaster.
11. Cord Storage (not shown)
    Takes up excess cord and keeps countertop neat.

USE AND CARE

Unwind the power cord. Check that the crumb tray is in place and that there is nothing in the toaster slot. Plug power cord into the wall outlet.

1. Insert slice(s) of bread
   Be sure that multiple slices do not overlap and that the carriage is in the up position.
2. Set the browning control.
   Turn rotary dial to the desired position:

Note: Use controls and carriage lever on the left to toast items in slots 1 and 2.
Use controls and carriage lever on the right to toast items in slots 3 and 4.

Some notes on browning

Toasting is a combination of cooking and drying of the bread. Therefore, differences in moisture level from one bread 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 (including bagels) 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 raisins, etc. 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 slot.
• Before toasting bagels, slice each bagel into two equal halves.

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.

Frozen waffles, pancakes, french toast and frozen bagels
These breads and pastries should be warmed using the Defrost button.

Toaster pastries
Exercise caution with toaster pastries; the filling can become quite hot, long before the surface of the pastry becomes browned. Never leave toaster pastries unattended while toasting or warming.

To begin toasting
Press the carriage lever until it locks into the down position.

To stop toasting
When the toasting cycle is finished, the toast will be raised. If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply press the Cancel button.

Tips

• Never force foods into the toasting slot. Foods should fit freely between the guide wires.
• Do not place buttered breads or pastries with fillings or frostings in the toaster, as this could create a fire hazard.
• Uneven toasting is usually due to bread slices of uneven thickness.
• After use, unplug your toaster from the electrical outlet.

Defrost button

The Defrost button is designed to first defrost and then toast the bread, which extends the toasting cycle slightly.

1. Insert slice(s) of bread.
   Be sure that multiple slices do not overlap and the carriage is in the up position.
2. Set the browning control.
   Settings 1-2
   For refrigerated breads and thinner frozen items such as frozen pancakes.

Settings 3-4
For toaster pastries, frozen waffles and (thin) French toast, and refrigerated bagels.

Settings 5-6
For thicker frozen items such as bagels, hand-cut bread and thick French toast.

3. Press the Carriage control lever until it locks into position.
4. Press the Defrost button. Blue LED indicates feature is activated.

To stop cycle
When the defrost cycle is complete, the toaster will raise the bread. If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply press the Cancel button to interrupt.
After use, unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet.

Reheat Button
The reheat feature allows you to reheat bread without browning or toasting.

1. Insert slice(s) of bread.
   Be sure that multiple slices do not overlap and the carriage is in the up position.
2. Press the carriage control lever until it locks into position.
3. Press the Reheat button. Blue LED indicates feature is activated.

To stop cycle
When the reheat cycle is complete, the toaster will raise the bread. If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply press the Cancel button to interrupt.

Bagel button
The bagel feature adds extra time to the toasting cycle to allow for halved bagels or thicker breads.

1. Insert slice(s) of bread or halved bagels
   Be sure that multiple slices do not overlap and the carriage is in the up position.
2. Press the carriage control lever until it locks into position.
3. Press the Bagel button. Blue LED indicates feature is activated.

To stop cycle
When the bagel cycle is complete, the toaster will raise the bread. If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply press the Cancel button to interrupt.

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 cleansers. Simply wipe the exterior with a clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Apply any cleansing agent to a cloth, not to the toaster, before cleaning.
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 slot, as this could damage the toaster and cause a safety hazard.
5. Never wrap the cord around the outside of the toaster. Use the cord storage cleats on the underside of the toaster.