Cuisinart Soho™ 2-Slice Toaster

Important Safeguards

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, levers, or knobs.
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 nearest authorized service facility 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. 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.
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 outlet. 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.
18. When heating toaster pastries, always use the lightest toast color setting.
19. Toaster is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
20. The bread may burn, therefore do not use the toaster near or below combustible material, such as curtains.
21. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
22. 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.

Save These Instructions for Household Use Only

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: Polarized Plug

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. Dual Toasting Slots

1½-inch slots accommodate a wide variety of bread types.

2. Cancel Button

Stops the toasting process and automatically lifts the bread. LED indicator ring illuminates during toast cycle.

3. High-Lift Lever with QuickView™ Feature

Lift lever at any time to observe the browning status without interrupting toasting cycle (see page 5). After toasting, lift the lever for easier access to toasted bread.

4. Bagel Button

Specially programmed "Always Even™" bagel setting for toasting bagels.

5. Defrost Button

Defrosts then toasts frozen bread.

6. Browning Shade Dial

Rotate the dial to your desired browning level (1-7).

7. Reheat Setting

Reheats without browning or toasting.

8. Rear Cord Stuff Box

Store excess cord into the stuff box to keep countertop neat.

9. Front Slide-Out Crumb Tray

A removable tray conveniently located at the front of the unit collects crumbs and slides out for easy cleaning.

Diagram Description: The toaster features dual toasting slots (1) at the top. A lever (3) is located on the right side, used for lowering bread and the QuickView™ feature. Below the lever are control buttons: Cancel (2), Bagel (4), Defrost (5), and a Browning Shade Dial (6) with a Reheat setting. A front slide-out crumb tray (9) is located at the bottom front. The rear of the unit has a cord stuff box (8).

Operation and Functions

Before First Use

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.

General Operation

1. Insert slice(s) of bread. Ensure the lever is in the up position.
2. Select bread option if desired: BAGEL, DEFROST, or REHEAT.
3. Set the browning level: Turn the dial to the desired shade setting number (1-7) or Reheat. The shade range is as follows:
   • 1-2: light
   • 3-5: medium
   • 6-7: dark
4. To begin toasting: Press the carriage lever down until it locks. Toasting will begin.
5. To stop cycle: When the toasting cycle is finished, the toast will be raised. To stop the cycle before it is finished, press the Cancel button.
6. After use: Unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet.

Note: After 5 minutes of no operation, the toaster enters idle mode, and all LEDs turn off. To wake the toaster, press any button or push down the start lever.

Functions Explained

• QuickView™: Allows checking toasting progress without interrupting the cycle. Lift the high-lift lever to temporarily raise and view bread, then release to lower and continue toasting.
• Bagel: Designed to toast bagels by reducing heat on one side of the slot, toasting the cut side slightly more. A directional icon indicates the correct way to insert the bagel (cut side should always face away from the center of the slots).
• Defrost: A longer cycle that first defrosts and then toasts frozen bread to the desired browning shade.
• Reheat: Reheats bread without browning or toasting. When the dial is in the REHEAT position, DEFROST and BAGEL functions cannot be selected.
• Front Crumb Tray: A removable tray located at the front to collect crumbs for easy cleaning. Pull out, empty, and replace.
• Rear Cord Stuff Box: Stores excess cord at the rear of the unit to keep countertops neat. Push excess cord into the hole on the back and slide into the upper hole position to secure.
• Cancel: Stops the toasting process and automatically lifts the bread. The indicator light around the button illuminates when the toaster is running.

Tips and Hints

Notes on Browning

Toasting is a combination of cooking and drying. Differences in moisture level affect toasting times.

• For slightly dry bread, use a lower setting than normal.
• For very fresh bread or whole-wheat bread, use a higher setting than normal.
• Breads with uneven surfaces (e.g., English muffins) require a higher toast setting.
• Thickly cut pieces take longer to toast due to higher moisture content; very thick pieces may require two cycles.
• When toasting raisin or fruit breads, remove loose fruit from the bread surface before toasting to prevent pieces from falling into the toaster or sticking to guide wires.
• Before toasting bagels, slice them into two equal halves.

Frozen Bread, Waffles, Pancakes, French Toast, and Bagels

Use the Defrost function. Insert the frozen item, select Defrost, choose the desired browning setting (1-7), and press the lever to start.

Toaster Pastries

Exercise caution with toaster pastries; the filling can become very hot before the pastry surface browns. Start with the lightest setting. Never leave toaster pastries unattended while toasting or warming.

For Best Results

• Never force foods into the toasting slots; they 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.

Single-Slice Toasting

If toasting a single slice, set the heat selector to a lighter setting than normal. The toaster heats the entire chamber for two slices; lowering the heat for a single slice prevents over-toasting.

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. Wipe the exterior with a clean, damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
3. To remove crumbs, slide out the crumb tray, discard crumbs, wipe clean, and replace. Never operate the toaster without the crumb tray in place.
4. To remove any remaining bread pieces, turn the toaster upside down and gently shake. Never insert hard or sharp instruments into the slots, as this could damage the toaster and create a safety hazard.
5. Never wrap the cord around the outside of the toaster. Use the rear cord stuff box for excess cord length.
6. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

Warranty

Limited Three-Year Warranty

This warranty is available only to U.S. consumers who purchase products directly from Cuisinart or an authorized Cuisinart® reseller for personal, family, or household use. Cuisinart warrants that the Cuisinart® Soho™ 2-Slice Toaster will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase.

Product registration is recommended via https://cuisinart.registria.com for efficient warranty benefit access, but does not eliminate the need for proof of purchase.

California Residents Only

California residents have the option to return a nonconforming product to the store of purchase or another retail store selling Cuisinart products for repair, replacement, or refund. If these options are not satisfactory, products can be taken to an independent repair facility. Cuisinart covers reasonable costs for service, repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty. Alternatively, California residents can return products directly to Cuisinart for repair or replacement by calling the Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.

Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty

If the Cuisinart® Soho™ 2-Slice Toaster fails within the warranty period, Cuisinart will repair or replace it at no cost. To obtain a return shipping label, visit https://www.cuisinart.com/customer-care/product-assistance/product-inquiry or call the Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190.

This warranty excludes defects or damages caused by converters, unauthorized accessories/parts/service, accident, misuse, shipment, or non-ordinary household use. It also excludes incidental or consequential damages, though some states may not allow these limitations.

Important: When servicing the product through a third party, remind the servicer to contact Cuisinart's Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure proper diagnosis and service.

Notes

This section is for user notes.