Nostalgia HomeCraft HCTST2SS - Stainless Steel 2-Slice Toaster Manual

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

1. NEVER immerse appliance in water.
2. NEVER use near water.
3. NEVER use an abrasive sponge or cloth on the appliance.
4. NEVER leave appliance unattended while in use.
5. NEVER place anything other than what is being cooked in or on the appliance.
6. Unplug unit from outlet when not in use and during cleaning.
7. DO NOT operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug, nor if the appliance ever malfunctions.
8. DO NOT place appliance in a dishwasher.
9. Keep out of reach of children.
10. This appliance is NOT A TOY.
11. Unsupervised young children and cognitively challenged individuals should never operate this appliance.
12. Young children should be supervised while in proximity of the appliance to ensure that they do not play with it.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before operating this appliance.
2. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug or any part of this appliance in water or other liquids.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before removing parts and before cleaning.
5. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, nor if the appliance has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest repair shop for examination or repair.
6. The manufacturer does not recommend the use of accessory attachments. Use of accessory attachments may cause injuries.
7. DO NOT use outdoors.
8. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, nor in a heated oven.
9. DO NOT use the appliance for other than its intended use.
10. An appliance that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended while in operation.
11. Check appliance for presence of foreign objects prior to use.
12. DO NOT attempt to stick any utensils or other objects into the toaster while appliance is plugged in.
13. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled or tripping over a long cord.
14. Longer detachable power supply cords can be used if care is exercised in their use.
15. The marked electrical rating of an extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
16. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the STAINLESS STEEL 2-SLICE TOASTER from HomeCraft! Designed with durable, stylish stainless steel, this toaster has 6 browning levels so you can reach your desired doneness! The two wide slots allow you to toast bread, bagel halves, waffles & more!
Features Include:

• Two wide slots for toasting bread or bagel halves
• Stainless steel design
• 6 browning control levels
• Cancel, Bagel, and Defrost functions
• Illuminated control buttons
• Removable crumb tray

PARTS & ASSEMBLY

PARTS
Your 2-SLICE TOASTER comes fully assembled.

BROWNING CONTROL
LEVELS: 1 = LIGHTEST to 6 = DARKEST

HOW TO OPERATE

• Place the 2-SLICE TOASTER on a stable surface near an electrical outlet before starting.
• Always make sure that the cord is away from any water source.
• Plug the appliance into an electrical socket.
• Place two pieces of bread into the Toasting Slots.
• Select desired heat setting (1 = Lightest to 6 = Darkest).
  NOTE: The BAGEL function allows for toasting of bread, bagels and muffins on one side only (internal side), while the other (external side) remains warm. Bagels and muffins must be sliced in half before toasting.
• Press lever down to start cooking cycle.
• When cooking has completed, the bread will automatically pop up.
• To shorten the cooking time, simply turn the Browning Control Knob to a lighter setting.
• To stop cooking before cycle has completed, press the CANCEL button.
• Unplug the appliance and allow unit to cool completely. Once unit is cool, remove and clean Crumb Tray.
  By following these simple instructions, your 2-SLICE TOASTER will be fun for friends, family and kids of all ages!

HELPFUL TIPS

TOASTING

The 2-SLICE TOASTER is designed to use only two pieces of bread or two halves of one bagel at a time. DO NOT force bread into toasting slots.
All pieces of bread are not the same; therefore you will need to adjust the variable heat controller accordingly. Room temperature bread will cook more quickly than bread just removed from the refrigerator.

BURNING/SMOKING

If the machine is burning or smoking during cooking, press the CANCEL button on the sides of the machine to end the cooking cycles.
Smoking may also be caused by excess crumbs stuck inside the machine. To prevent smoking, make sure to empty and clean Crumb Tray after each use.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Make sure the unit is unplugged before cleaning. Allow all parts to COOL to the touch.
To prolong the life of your 2-SLICE TOASTER, please follow these simple instructions for maintenance. Never place the appliance in a dishwasher.

• Make sure the unit is completely cooled and unplugged before storing or cleaning.
• Do not try to remove bread if it gets jammed inside the toaster slots without first unplugging the unit.
• Clean outer surface with a soft damp cloth when it is unplugged and completely cooled.
• Dry all parts with a soft, non-abrasive towel or cloth.
• Do not operate without at least one piece of bread in place.