Hamilton Beach Toaster - Use and Care Manual

Welcome

Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este instructivo antes de usar su aparato. / Read before use. / Lire avant l’utilisation. / Lea antes de usar.

For questions and other information, visit hamiltonbeach.com, hamiltonbeach.ca, or hamiltonbeach.com.mx.

WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Fire

• Do not operate while unattended.
• Do not use with food that has been spread with butter, jelly, frosting, etc.
• Do not use with rice cakes, fried foods, frozen prepared foods, or non-bread items.
• Do not use with toaster pastries. Always cook toaster pastries in a toaster oven.
• Do not cover or use near curtains, walls, cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, etc.
• Closely supervise when used by or near children.
• Do not operate toaster in an enclosed space, such as an appliance cabinet, caddy, garage, or other storage area.
• To reduce the risk of fire, clean crumb trays regularly.
• Always unplug toaster when not in use.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read all instructions.
2. 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 are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not operate unattended.
5. Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in.
6. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or toaster in water or other liquid.
7. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, or moving toaster.
8. CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
9. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
10. Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted in a toaster as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock.
11. To remove food that is lodged in slots, unplug and allow to cool. With toaster controls facing you, rotate toaster away from you, controls over the top, until the toaster is upside down, and gently shake. Do not insert any utensils.
12. The bread may burn. A fire may occur if toaster is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, overhead cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, and the like, when in operation.
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
14. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
15. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
16. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
17. Before unplugging toaster, make sure bread lifter is in "up" position.
18. Do not use outdoors.
19. Do not use toaster for other than intended use.
20. This product is for household use only.
21. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.
22. Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
23. This product is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
24. The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
25. To disconnect, turn all controls to OFF ( ); then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
26. Do not heat toaster pastries in toaster-- use toaster oven. If you must use toaster, always set to lowest toast color setting. Never heat cracked, broken, or warped pastries, and never leave unattended.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Parts and Features

The toaster features the following components:

• 1. Food Slots With Guides: Slots for inserting bread or other items to be toasted.
• 2. Bread Lifter: Push down to start the toasting cycle. It automatically raises the food when the cycle is complete.
• 3. Cancel Button: Press this button to stop the toasting cycle at any time.
• 4. Shade Selector: A dial used to adjust the desired level of toast darkness.
• 5. Slide-Out Crumb Tray: Located at the bottom, this tray collects crumbs and can be slid out for easy cleaning.

How to Toast

1. Plug the toaster into an electrical outlet.
2. Place appropriate food items into the slots.
3. Select the desired toast shade using the Shade Selector dial. Press down the Bread Lifter to begin toasting. Note: The bread lifter will not latch down unless the toaster is plugged in.
4. The bread will pop up automatically when the toasting cycle is finished.
5. Frozen foods may require an additional toasting cycle to achieve the desired result.

Note: Toaster pastries (such as Pop-Tarts®) should not be heated in this toaster. Use a toaster oven instead. If you must use the toaster for pastries, always set the shade selector to the lowest setting, never heat cracked, broken, or warped pastries, and never leave unattended.

®Pop-Tarts is a registered trademark of the Kellogg Co.

Cleaning

Note: If the toaster is used daily, the crumb tray should be cleaned weekly.

1. Unplug the toaster and allow it to cool completely.
2. Place the toaster on its side. Open the crumb tray and wipe it clean with a damp cloth, then close it securely.
3. Wipe the exterior of the toaster with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive cleansers, as they may scratch the toaster's surface.

Limited Warranty (U.S. and Canada)

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. It is the sole express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product or any component found to be defective, at the manufacturer's option. The customer is responsible for all costs associated with returning the product and for the return of a repaired or replaced product or component.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with printed directions, or damage resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. It extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt as proof of purchase is required for warranty claims. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to voltage/waveform other than specified on the rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).

Claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty are excluded. Liability is limited to the purchase price. Implied warranties, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case they are limited to the duration of this written warranty.

To make a warranty claim, do not return the appliance to the store. Contact Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., Customer Service Department, 4421 Waterfront Dr., Glen Allen, VA 23060, or visit hamiltonbeach.com/customerservice (U.S.) or hamiltonbeach.ca/customer-service (Canada).

Product Specifications

The following models are covered by this manual:

Note: Model numbers may be followed by suffixes (e.g., "Y", "MX", "MXY", "Z") which do not affect basic functionality.