Cuisinart CPT-740 - 4-Slice Digital Toaster with MemorySet Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning or handling.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or lever.
4. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug or place any part of the toaster in water or other liquids. See instructions for cleaning.
5. This appliance should not be used by or near children, or individuals with certain disabilities. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped, dropped in water or damaged in any way, or if it is not operating properly. Return the toaster to the store or retailer where purchased for examination, repair or adjustment.
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 anything other than its intended use.
12. Oversized 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 an 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. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
17. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.

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 unintentionally.

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.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Toasting Slots
   Wide slots accommodate a variety of bread types.
2. LCD Display
   Black backlit LCD screen displays the selected shade setting and bread setting, the memory function, and provides a countdown so you know when your toast is ready.
3. High-Lift Levers
   Brings the toast close to the top of the toaster, making it easy to remove the smallest items.
4. Dual Control Panels
   Two sets of controls toast breads on different settings. Use controls and carriage lever on the side you are toasting.
5. Single-Slice Button
   Evenly toasts, side to side. LED ring around button will illuminate when selected
6. Defrost Button
   Defrosts then toasts frozen bread. LED ring around button will illuminate when selected.
7. Cancel Button
   Stops the toasting process and automatically lifts the bread.
8. Browning Shade Selector Buttons
   Use the "+" and "–" buttons to increase/ decrease desired shade level (1–7). Currently selected shade setting will be shown on the LCD display under the icon.
9. Memory Button
   MemorySet feature to program up to 8 of your favorite settings. Use the left button for the memory programs on the left two slots and the right button for the programs on the right two slots.
10. Bread-Type Button
    Use to select your desired bread function (WHITE, GRAIN, BAGEL, SWEET, WAFFLE, ENG. MUFFIN or GLUTEN-FREE). Selected bread will be shown on the screen and will be marked by an arrow (e.g., when bagel is selected, will be displayed). will be displayed). Arrows on the left side indicate bread selection for the left two slots, and arrows on the right side indicate bread selection for the right two slots.
11. Slide-Out Crumb Tray (not shown)
    A removable tray located on back of toaster that collects crumbs and slides out for easy cleaning.
12. Cord Storage (not shown)
    Wraps the excess cord to keep countertop neat.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Unwind the power cord. Check that the crumb trays are in place and that there is nothing in the toaster slots. Plug power cord into the wall outlet.

GENERAL OPERATION

1. Insert slice(s) of bread
   Be sure that the lever is in the up position.

NOTE: Use controls and carriage lever on the left to toast items in the left slots. Use controls and carriage lever on the right to toast items in the right slots.

2. Select desired bread options and/or functions
   Choose among WHITE, BAGEL, GRAIN, SWEET, WAFFLE, ENG. MUFFIN OR GLUTEN-FREE for your bread type, and select DEFROST if desired. Alternatively, use the MEMORY button to retrieve one of your 4 saved settings. Press the MEMORY button until your desired memory setting is displayed (if this option is chosen, skip to step 4).
3. Set the browning level
   Use the "+" and "–" shade buttons to select your desired shade setting. The shade number will be displayed in the top of the LCD display. Shade range is as follows:

4. To begin toasting
   Press the carriage lever until it locks in the down position and toasting will begin. Remaining time for the toast cycle will begin to count down on the LCD display.
5. To stop cycle
   When the toasting cycle is finished, the toast will be raised. If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply touch the CANCEL button.
6. After use, unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet.
   NOTE: After 5 minutes of no operation, toaster will go into idle mode, LCD will turn off. Press any button or push down the carriage lever, and the LCD will turn on

MEMORYSET FEATURE

The MemorySet feature is designed to easily save up to 4 of your preferred toast settings per toast side, for a total of 8 memory settings.

To program a memory setting:

1. Press the red MEMORY button to activate memory functions. Numbers 1-4 will show on the display.
2. Press the MEMORY button until your desired memory setting number is selected. Example: Press MEMORY button 3 times for memory setting 3.
3. Press and hold MEMORY button until flashing.
4. Select desired bread type by pressing the BREAD TYPE button until the desired setting is indicated by the .
5. Select desired toast shade by using the +/- SHADE buttons until the desired shade setting displays under the icon.
6. Confirm by pressing and holding the MEMORY button until selected bread type and toast shade stop flashing. Or, if nothing is pressed for 5 seconds, flashing will stop automatically.

NOTE: A ny memory function setting can be revised by repeating the steps above and overriding the current setting.
NOTE: Memory settings will remain saved even when toaster is unplugged.

To easily erase all memory settings:

1. Unplug the toaster.
2. Press and hold the SINGLE and DEFROST buttons together.
3. Plug toaster into the power outlet and all memory settings should have reverted to default (White, shade 4).

FUNCTIONS

Bread functions are designed to toast, or defrost (in conjunction with the DEFROST setting) various types of bread based on their unique properties. Some breads require more or less time due to density, sugar content, and other factors.

The WHITE function is designed for soft, white sandwich breads. These breads are made mostly of unrefined white flour, and are more commonly known as the sliced, packaged varieties found in the supermarket bread aisle, labeled as country or farmhouse white.

The BAGEL function is designed to toast bagels to perfection by reducing heat on one side of the toasting slot. This toasts the cut side of the bagel slightly more than the other side.

A directional icon located on the top of the toaster shows you the correct way to insert your bagel. (The cut side should always face away from center of the pair of toasting slots.)

The GRAIN function is designed for unrefined, nutrient-dense breads made from 100%, or mostly whole grains, with varieties such as whole wheat, sprouted whole grains, rye, oat, flax, etc.

The ENGLISH MUFFIN function adds extra time to the toasting cycle to allow for a more dense bread type.

The WAFFLE function is designed for waffles. The default setting is paired with the DEFROST function to defrost and then toast frozen waffles.

The SWEET function is designed for breads with a higher sugar content (naturally occurring or added), such as raisin-cinnamon bread, fruit and nut bread, potato bread, some enriched breads (e.g., brioche, challah), etc.

The GLUTEN-FREE function is designed for most types of gluten-free bread.

NOTE: The GLUTEN-FREE function does not remove the gluten from your bread.

Defrost
The DEFROST function is a longer cycle designed to first defrost and then toast the bread to the desired browning shade. LED ring around button will illuminate when selected.

Single Slice
The SINGLE SLICE function generates balanced heat for even toasting on just one slice of bread. While both slots heat up, the heaters automatically adjust time and intensity to ensure great results with even side-to-side browning. LED ring around button will illuminate when selected.

Cancel
The CANCEL function will stop the toasting process and automatically lift the bread.

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 lighter, airier, or slightly dry breads, use a lower setting than normal.
• For very fresh bread, use the Grain setting.
• For breads with uneven surfaces, similar to English muffins or crumpets, use the English Muffin setting.
• For thicker, denser, or very fresh breads, use a higher browning setting than normal. Very thick slices may require a second cycle.
• 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 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.

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 trays in place.
4. To remove any pieces of bread remaining in the toaster, unplug the toaster, turn it 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 cord storage cleats on the underside of the toaster.
6. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.