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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 an 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.
Unwind the power cord. Check that the crumb tray is in place and that there is nothing in the toaster slots. Plug power cord into the wall outlet.
SETTING | COLOR |
1–2 | light |
3–5 | medium |
6–7 | dark |
NOTE: After 3 minutes of no operation, toaster will go into sleep mode, Digital Display will turn off. Press any button or push down the Activation Bar, and the Digital Display will turn on.
The MemorySet feature is designed to easily save up to 4 of your preferred toast settings per side, for a total of 8 memory settings.
To program a memory setting:
NOTE: Any 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:
The BREAD TYPE function is 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 BREAD function is designed for soft, white sandwich breads. These breads are made mostly of refined 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 WHOLE WHEAT function is designed for unrefined, nutrient-dense breads made from 100% whole grains, or mostly whole grains, including 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. Select DEFROST for frozen waffles.
The PASTRY function is designed for toaster pastries. Exercise caution; 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.
The DEFROST function is a longer cycle designed to first defrost and then toast the bread to the desired browning shade. LED indicator will illuminate when selected.
The SINGLE 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 will illuminate when selected.
The QUICKVIEW™ feature allows you to check on the toasting progress without interrupting the cycle. Simply press the button during toasting to momentarily lift the bread to observe the shade status. The bread will automatically lower back down and continue toasting without interrupting the cycle.
NOTE: The QuickView™ function can be activated a maximum of 3 times during a toasting cycle. Operating the QuickView™ function more than once will affect the toast color.
The +30 SECS function allows you to extend the toasting time by 30 seconds.
If selected during toasting cycle:
If selected after toasting cycle has completed:
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.
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 bar to start.
PROBLEM | SOLUTION |
Why won't my unit turn on? | Make sure your unit is plugged into a functional outlet. If this doesn't solve the issue, call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190. |
Why does the bread go up and down repeatedly and/or display shows an "E" while my toaster beeps? | Your bread may have gotten caught. This happens most often when the bread is too thick for the slot. Unplug the toaster, let it cool down and check that the bread is not stuck and try running a toast cycle with no bread. If the issue persists, call our Consumer Service Center. |
Why do both heaters turn on when I select Single Slice? | It is normal for both heaters to turn on. They are internally programmed to adjust the intensity and time when Single Slice is selected. |
Can I add time during the toasting cycle? | Yes, you can add time to the toasting cycle by increasing your shade level or pressing the +30 Secs button. |
I can't get my Memory settings to reset, what should I do? | Try to follow steps 1-3 in the section "SETTING UP MEMORY MODE". Make sure you are pressing the BREAD TYPE and MEMORY buttons while plugging the unit back in the outlet. |
When using an electrical appliance, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download Cuisinart CPT-540 - 4-Slice Motorized Digital Toaster Manual
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