Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Salton Stainless Steel Digital Countdown Toaster. This manual provides important information for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and care of your new appliance. Please read these instructions thoroughly before first use and keep them for future reference.
This 2-slice toaster features a sleek stainless steel design, wide slots, a digital countdown timer, and multiple toasting functions to ensure perfect results every time.
Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
- Read all instructions before operating the toaster.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
- To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or toaster in water or other liquid.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
- Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
- To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.
- Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
- Oversize foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted in a toaster as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
- A fire may occur if toasters are covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.
- Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in.
- Do not operate unattended.
- Always remove the crumb tray and clean it regularly. Do not allow crumbs to accumulate in the tray.
- Do not toast pastries with runny fillings or frosting.
Parts Identification
Familiarize yourself with the components of your Salton Digital Countdown Toaster:
- Self-adjusting guides: Located inside the toasting slots, these guides center bread for even toasting.
- 1.5" (38 mm) wide slots: Designed to accommodate a variety of breads, bagels, waffles, and English muffins.
- High lift lever: Used to lower and raise food, allowing for easy removal of smaller items.
- Digital countdown timer: Displays the remaining toasting time.
- Easy touch controls: A panel with four buttons for Shade Selection, Bagel, Defrost, and Cancel functions.
- Removable crumb tray: Located at the bottom, it slides out for easy cleaning.
- Anti-jam safety shut-off: An internal safety feature.
- Toasting Slots: Two wide slots for various bread types.
- High Lift Lever: Lowers and raises the bread carriage.
- Digital Display: Shows the countdown timer and selected shade setting.
- Shade Selection Button: Adjusts the browning level (1-6).
- Bagel Button: Activates the bagel toasting function.
- Defrost Button: Activates the defrost function for frozen items.
- Cancel Button: Stops the toasting cycle immediately.
- Removable Crumb Tray: Collects crumbs for easy cleaning.
Before First Use
- Unpack the toaster and remove all packaging materials, including any protective films or stickers.
- Wipe the exterior of the toaster with a damp cloth. Ensure the crumb tray is properly inserted.
- Place the toaster on a stable, heat-resistant surface, away from walls and flammable materials.
- For the first use, operate the toaster without bread on the highest setting (6) to burn off any manufacturing residues. A slight odor or smoke may be present; this is normal and will dissipate. Ensure good ventilation.
- Allow the toaster to cool completely before its first actual use with food.
Operating Instructions
Toasting Bread
- Plug the toaster into a 120V AC wall outlet.
- Place one or two slices of bread into the toasting slots. The self-adjusting guides will center the bread.
- Press the Shade Selection button repeatedly to choose your desired browning level from 1 (lightest) to 6 (darkest). The selected shade will be displayed.
- Push the high lift lever down until it locks into place. The digital countdown timer will begin, indicating the remaining toasting time.
- When the toasting cycle is complete, the toast will automatically pop up, and the toaster will shut off.
- If the toast is not browned enough, you can lower the lever again for a short additional cycle, but monitor closely to prevent burning.
Bagel Function
The Bagel function toasts the cut side of the bagel while gently warming the outer side.
- Insert the bagel halves into the toasting slots with the cut side facing inwards.
- Select your desired browning level using the Shade Selection button.
- Press the Bagel button. The indicator light above the Bagel button will illuminate.
- Push the high lift lever down until it locks. The toaster will begin the bagel cycle.
Defrost Function
The Defrost function is designed to toast frozen bread, waffles, or pastries, adding extra time to the cycle to thaw before toasting.
- Place frozen items into the toasting slots.
- Select your desired browning level using the Shade Selection button.
- Press the Defrost button. The indicator light above the Defrost button will illuminate.
- Push the high lift lever down until it locks. The toaster will begin the defrost and toast cycle.
Cancel Function
To stop the toasting cycle at any time, simply press the Cancel button. The lever will immediately pop up, and the toaster will turn off.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Regular cleaning will help maintain the performance and longevity of your toaster.
- Always unplug the toaster from the power outlet and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
- Crumb Tray: Pull out the removable crumb tray from the bottom of the toaster. Discard crumbs. Wipe the tray with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before reinserting. Never operate the toaster without the crumb tray in place.
- Exterior: Wipe the exterior surfaces with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or metal scouring pads, as they may scratch the stainless steel finish.
- Interior: Do not insert any objects into the toasting slots to clean. If food becomes lodged, unplug the toaster and carefully invert it to shake out the food.
- Do not immerse the toaster in water or any other liquid.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Toaster does not turn on. | Not plugged in; power outage; faulty outlet. | Ensure toaster is securely plugged into a working outlet. Check household circuit breaker. |
| Bread does not lower or stay down. | Toaster is not plugged in; lever not pushed down completely; safety mechanism engaged. | Ensure toaster is plugged in. Push lever down firmly until it locks. If food is jammed, unplug and remove. |
| Bread is stuck in the toaster. | Oversized food item; food has expanded during toasting. | Unplug the toaster. Allow to cool. Carefully remove the food using non-metallic tongs. Do not use metal utensils. |
| Uneven toasting. | Inconsistent bread thickness; crumb tray needs cleaning. | Ensure bread slices are of uniform thickness. Clean the crumb tray regularly. |
| Smoke coming from toaster. | Crumbs accumulated; food stuck and burning; first use residue. | Immediately press Cancel and unplug. Clean crumb tray. Remove any stuck food. Ensure good ventilation during first use. |
Specifications
- Model: ET2137
- Brand: Salton
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Wattage: 850 watts
- Number of Slices: 2
- Shade Settings: 6
- Item Weight: 3.5 Pounds
- UPC: 061283117700
Warranty and Support
Salton products are designed to provide reliable performance. For specific warranty information, please refer to the warranty card included with your purchase or visit the official Salton website. If you encounter any issues or have questions regarding your Salton Digital Countdown Toaster, please contact Salton Customer Service for assistance.
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