KitchenAid KMT2203, KMT4203 - Pro Line Series 2-Slice Automatic Toaster Manual

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Dual-Independent Controls
2. Extra-Wide Slots with Automatic Self-Centering Racks
3. Removable Crumb Tray
4. Cord Wrap (not shown)

5. Controls
6. Extra-Wide Slots with Automatic Self-Centering Racks
7. Removable Crumb Tray
8. Cord Wrap (not shown)

Extra-Wide Slots with Self-Centering Racks: Extra-Wide Slots allow you to easily toast bread, bagels, and English muffins up to 1¹∕8" (2.8 cm) thick. Self-Centering Racks help ensure even heating of thin or thick breads. An automatic lift mechanism raises and lowers racks.

Controls: Easy-to-use controls allow you to quickly select the desired settings and light to provide visual feedback.

Cord Wrap: The Cord Wrap provides convenient storage of the cord when not in use.

Removable Crumb Tray: The Removable Crumb Tray slides out for quick removal of crumbs. Hand-wash only.

Dual Independent Controls (4-Slice Models only): Dual Independent Controls allow you to select different settings for each pair of slots.

Controls

1. Shade Indicator Lights and Countdown Timer
2. Shade Control

Keep Warm: If the food is not removed within 45 seconds of the end of a cycle, the Toaster will automatically lower the food and activate a "Keep Warm" cycle using low heat for up to 3 minutes. The Keep Warm indicator will light while this cycle is active. You can cancel this cycle at any time by pressing Toast/ Cancel.

Shade Control & Countdown Timer: Precisely sets the desired brownness level. Indicator lights show the setting at a glance. During toasting, lights on the shade setting bar will blink to indicate time left in the toasting cycle.

Bagel: The Toaster features a special setting for toasting bagels, ensuring optimal heat and time for the best results. The heating elements will adjust to nicely toast the inside of a cut bagel without burning the bagel's outside surface.

Frozen: The Toaster features a Frozen mode for gently defrosting frozen bread before toasting. Use Frozen mode for frozen foods only.

A Little Longer: If you have a preferred brownness setting but would like to toast something "A Little Longer", you can do so at the touch of a button, without changing your favorite setting.

Toast/Cancel: This is an automatic toaster. As soon as bread is placed in either slot it will begin to lower and toasting will begin using the selected settings. Some food may be too light to trigger automatic toasting. If the food does not begin to drop after 3 seconds press Toast/Cancel to start the cycle manually. Press again to cancel a toasting cycle already in process, or to end a Keep Warm cycle.

GETTING STARTED

Before using your toaster, check the Extra-Wide Slots and remove any packing or printed material that might have fallen inside during shipping or handling. Do not probe inside the Toaster with a metal object. You may see light smoke the first time you use the Toaster. This is normal. The smoke is harmless and will soon disappear.

PRODUCT USAGE

MAKING TOAST

Shorten cord, if necessary, by wrapping cord under the base. The Toaster's feet are tall enough to allow the cord to exit from under any side of the Toaster.

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground 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 into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
   
2. Move the Shade Control to select the degree of brownness you want. Move the Shade Control to the right for darker toast or to the left for lighter. The indicator lights will display the shade level, from Light to Dark.
   
3. Insert bread or other food to be toasted in slot(s).
   

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.

NOTE: For even toasting on 2-slot models, toast only one bread type and thickness at a time. If toasting two different types or thicknesses of bread with 4-slot models with Dual Independent Controls, be sure to toast only one bread type in each pair of slots.

SPECIAL TOASTING FUNCTIONS

KEEP WARM

If the food is not removed within 45 seconds of the end of a cycle, the Toaster will automatically lower the food and activate a "Keep Warm" cycle using low heat for up to 3 minutes. The Keep Warm indicator will light while this cycle is active.

TO CANCEL KEEP WARM MODE AND REMOVE TOAST
Press the TOAST/CANCEL button once. The toast will come up and the Toaster will turn off. If toast is not removed within 3 minutes, the toast will come up and the Toaster will automatically turn off.

TOASTING BAGELS

Toaster features a special setting for Bagels, ensuring optimal heat and time for the best results. The heating elements will adjust to nicely toast the inside of a cut bagel without burning the outside surface.

1. With the Shade Control set to the desired level of brownness, press the Bagel button.
   
2. Insert bagel halves with the cut sides facing in, as shown. The Toaster will automatically lower the bagel and starttoasting.
   
3. When the bagel is ready, the Toaster will raise it and a signal will beep. If bagel is not removed within 45 seconds, the Toaster will enter Keep Warm mode.
   

TOASTING FROZEN ITEMS

The Toaster features a Frozen mode for gently defrosting frozen bread before toasting. Use Frozen for frozen foods only.

FOR REGULAR BREAD, BAGELS, AND SIMILAR FOODS

1. For toasting with the desired brownness level selected, press the Frozen button.
   Note: If it is Bagel then press the Bagel button then the Frozen button.
   
2. Insert frozen bread or bagels into the toaster slots. The Toaster will automatically lower the bread, run a defrosting cycle to thaw the bread, then toast it to the desired brownness setting.
   

A LITTLE LONGER

If you have a preferred brownness setting but would like to toast something "A Little Longer", you can do so at the touch of a button, without changing your favorite setting.

To use this feature after a toasting cycle is complete.

1. Wait for the food to raise automatically. A signal will sound.
   
2. If you desire more browning, just press A Little Longer and the food will resume toasting.
   
3. When the Toaster is finished, it will automatically raise the food and a signal will sound. If food is not removed within 45 seconds, the Toaster will enter Keep Warm mode.
   

NOTE: This feature may also be used to extend the toasting time from the beginning of the cycle.

CARE AND CLEANING

1. Unplug the Toaster and let it cool before cleaning.
   
2. Grasp the center of the 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. Crumb Tray is hand-wash only.
   
   
   The tray will be hot immediately following a toasting cycle.
3. Wipe the Toaster with a soft, damp cotton cloth. Do not use paper towels, abrasive cleansers or liquid cleaning products. Do not immerse the Toaster in water.
   
4. Return Crumb Tray to the Toaster. Press it in firmly until it clicks into position. Do not use the Toaster without the Crumb Tray in proper position.
   

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

ARRANGING FOR SERVICE AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES, OR ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

For service information in Mexico: Call toll-free 01-800-0022-767.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, 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 risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plugs, or any parts of the Toaster in water or other liquid.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. 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.
15. A fire may occur if the Toaster is covered with or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls and the like, when in operation.
16. Do not attempt to dislodge food when the Toaster is plugged in.
17. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
18. The bread may burn, therefore do not use the Toaster near or below combustible material, such as curtains.
19. Refer to the "Care and Cleaning" section for instructions on cleaning the surfaces in contact with food.
20. This Appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices or other working environments;
• farmhouses;
• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments.

This product is designed for household use only.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground 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.

Voltage: 120 Volts AC only
Frequency: 60 Hz
Wattage:
KMT2203 1000 W
KMT4203 1800 W

NOTE: The Toaster has a 3-prong grounded plug. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug will fit in an outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.