142388 - Toaster PRINCESS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	4-slice toaster
Brand	Princess
Model	142388
Power	1350-1500 W
Voltage	220-240 V
Capacity	4 slices of bread or 4 croque-monsieur
Material	Chrome steel
Functions	Stop, Reheat, Defrost
Browning selector	Continuously adjustable (left/right)
Auto-centering	Yes
Toast lift	Manual
Dust cover	Yes
Included accessories	2 croque-monsieur grills, 1 pastry holder, 1 microfiber cloth
Crumb tray	Removable, at the back
Maintenance	Exterior: dry microfiber cloth; tray and accessories: soapy water
Safety	Do not immerse, do not use metal objects, unplug before cleaning
Spare parts and repairability	Tray, grills, holder, cloth available; repairs by qualified technician

Frequently Asked Questions - 142388 PRINCESS

How to toast bread with this toaster?

Open the dust cover, place slices in the slots, set the browning level, press down the lift mechanism. The appliance stops automatically. Unplug after use.

How to use the defrost function?

Follow the steps to toast bread, then after pressing down the lift mechanism, press the 'defrost' button. The appliance adjusts the toasting time for frozen bread.

How to prepare croque-monsieur?

Place the filling in the croque-monsieur grill, close it, then insert it into the slot. Then follow the same steps as for bread. Use the supplied croque-monsieur grills.

How to use the pastry holder?

Place the pastry holder on top of the appliance. Place the rolls or baguettes on it. Operate the appliance as for a toast, turning the pastries halfway through cooking.

How to clean the toaster?

Unplug and let cool. Clean the exterior with the dry microfiber cloth. Wash the crumb tray and accessories with warm soapy water, dry well. Never immerse the appliance.

How to empty the crumb tray?

Unplug the appliance, let it cool, then remove the crumb tray at the back. Empty the crumbs and clean it with soapy water. Replace it once dry.

What to do if a slice of bread gets stuck?

Immediately unplug the appliance. Never use a knife or metal object. Turn the appliance upside down and shake it gently to dislodge the slice.

What accessories are included with the toaster?

The toaster is supplied with 2 croque-monsieur grills, 1 pastry holder, a dust cover, and a microfiber cloth.

What is the power of the appliance?

The power is 1350-1500 W depending on the mains voltage (220-240 V).

How to adjust the browning level?

Turn the browning selector (left/right) to the right for more toasted bread. The left position gives crispy bread, the middle golden, the right brown. Start at the minimum position.

USER MANUAL 142388 PRINCESS

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This attractive Princess New Classics 4-slice Toaster is one of the products in our New Classics range, all of which are finished in sturdy chrome-plated steel. The toaster is supplied complete with tosti holders and a rack accessory to toast rolls and French bread.

This sophisticated 1350 -1500 W toaster rapidly toasts slices of bread or tostis for 4 people at the same time, and is very simple to use – making it a boon for the entire family! The rack accessory also enables you to toast rolls or French bread.

In addition, the appliance is equipped with a dustproof cover, stop, reheating and thawing buttons, a browning control, a bread lift, and a centring mechanism. The centring mechanism ensures that slices of bread are always correctly positioned in the slots. Connect the appliance to a 220 - 240 V mains power supply.

Operation and controls

See Figure 1.

The appliance is equipped with the following features:

1 Dustproof cover
2 Bread lift
3 Power cord and plug
4 Browning control (left and right)
5 Thawing button (left and right)
6 Reheating button (left and right)
7 Stop button (left and right)

8 Rack accessory for rolls and French bread
9 Tosti holders (2)
A removable crumb tray at the rear of the appliance collects any loose breadcrumbs for easy cleaning.

Before use for the first time

1 Remove all packaging materials before using the appliance for the first time.
2 You can now toast any of the following:
- slices of bread;
- tostis;
- rolls/French bread (using the rack accessory).

Toasting bread

Toast slices of bread by dropping them into the slots and switching on the appliance.

- Do not force the slices into the slots; they could become stuck. Slices of bread that are too high for the appliance should be cut to size before toasting. However, slices that are too small will be difficult to remove from the slots.

- You can break off the toasting cycle by pressing the stop button. The appliance will stop toasting, and the bread lift will rise.

1 Put the plug into an earthed wall socket.
2 Open the dustproof cover.
3 Drop the slices in the toaster's slots.
4 Adjust the browning control to the required degree of browning.
5 Press the lever downwards to lower the bread lift and start the toasting. The appliance ensures that the slices are correctly centred in the slots.
6 The appliance will automatically stop toasting, and the bread lift will automatically rise. Remove the toast from the appliance.
7 When you have finished using the toaster remove the plug from the wall socket and allow the appliance to cool. Close the cover.

Adjusting the degree of browning

See Figure 2.

The degree of browning can be varied with the browning control. Turning the control clockwise will yield browner toast:

• with the control in the left position the toast will be just crisp
• with the control in the mid position the toast will be yellowish-gold
• with the control in the right position the toast will be dark-brown.
  8 Try different settings to obtain the required result. Always begin with the control in the lowest setting. Bear in mind that the result will depend on the nature of the bread: dry or older bread will toast more rapidly, fresh or deep-frozen bread will require a little more time.

Reheating toast/thawing bread

See Figure 3.

You can use the appliance to reheat cold toast. You can also use it to thaw slices of bread. Follow the instructions under 'Toasting bread' and after step 5 press the reheating or thawing button.

Toasting tostis

Tostis are usually prepared from bread and cheese. If you so wish, you can also add ingredients such as ham, bacon, onion, salami, pineapple, tomato, smoked salmon, etc.

See Figure 4.

1 Put the plug into an earthed wall socket.
2 Open the dustproof cover.
3 Put the tosti in the tosti holder and clamp the grips together.
4 Fit the tosti holder containing the tosti in one of the toaster's slots.

5 Toast the tosti in the normal manner, in accordance with the 'Toasting bread' instructions from step 4 onwards.

Toasting rolls/French bread with the rack accessory

Rolls and French bread that are too wide for the toaster's slots can be toasted using the rack accessory. Fit the rack accessory to the top of the toaster.

See Figure 5.

1 Put the plug into an earthed wall socket.
2 Open the dustproof cover.
3 Fit the rack accessory to the top of the toaster.
4 Lay the rolls/French bread on the rack.
5 Toast the bread in the normal manner (in accordance with the 'Toasting bread' instructions, from step 4 onwards); if so required, turning the rolls/French bread over whilst the toaster is operating will result in more uniform browning.

Maintenance and cleaning

Always clean the appliance and the accessories after each use. This will prevent food residues from baking onto the appliance.

• Make sure no moisture gets into the appliance.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water, or in other liquids. If this happens do not use the appliance any more; for safety reasons, dispose of the appliance.
• Never use corrosive or scouring cleaning agents.

Removing the crumb tray

See Figure 5.

1 Always remove the plug from the wall socket before removing the crumb tray.
2 Allow the appliance to cool.
3 Pull the crumb tray out of the rear of the appliance, and remove any breadcrumbs.
4 Wash the loose parts (crumb tray, tosti holders and rack accessory) with water containing washing-up liquid. Dry with a dry cloth.
5 Clean the exterior of the toaster with the special microfibre cloth supplied with the appliance. Do not moisten the cloth.
6 Return the crumb tray to the appliance.
7 Close the cover, and store the appliance in a safe place.

Safety

General

• Please read these instructions carefully and retain them for reference.
• Use this appliance only in accordance with the instructions.
• This appliance is intended solely for domestic use.
• Keep the appliance out of the reach of children, and of persons who may not be able to operate it safely.
• Have the appliance repaired only by a qualified electrician. Never try to repair the appliance yourself.

Electricity and heat

• Verify that the mains voltage is the same as that indicated on the type plate on the appliance before use.
• Plug the appliance into an earthed wall socket.

• Always remove the plug from the socket when the appliance is not in use.
- Always remove the plug from the wall socket by pulling on the plug, not the power cord.
- Check the appliance's power cord regularly to make sure it is not damaged. Do not use the appliance if the power cord is damaged. Have a damaged power cord replaced by a qualified electrician.
- Make sure that the appliance and the power cord do not come in contact with sources of heat, such as a hot hob or naked flame.
- Make sure that the appliance, the power cord and plug do not come in contact with water.
- Take care when touching the toaster and the accessories. Allow the appliance to cool down first. The toaster and the accessories will become hot whilst the appliance is in use. The toaster's housing will also become hot, since the housing is an excellent conductor of heat.
- The appliance needs space to allow heat to escape, thereby preventing the risk of fire. Make sure that the appliance has sufficient space around it, and does not come in contact with flammable material. The appliance must not be covered.

During use

• Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface where it cannot fall.
• Never allow the power cord to hang over the edge of the draining board, worktop or table.

• Make sure that your hands are dry before touching the appliance, power cord or plug.

• Never use the appliance in a humid room.

• Switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the wall socket in the event of a malfunction during use, and before cleaning the appliance, fitting or removing an accessory, or storing the appliance after use.
• Never use the appliance with the cover closed.
• Make sure that the appliance is outside the reach of children. The toaster and the accessories can become hot whilst the appliance is in use.
• Never remove jammed toast with a knife or other sharp object. Always remove the plug from the wall socket before removing jammed toast.
• Do not pick up the appliance if it falls into water. Remove the plug from the wall socket immediately. Do not use the appliance any more.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly after use (see the ‘Cleaning and maintenance’ Section).

U.K. WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:

• The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal

which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

- The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or (earth symbol) and is coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

The Environment

Dispose of packaging material, such as plastic and boxes, in the appropriate waste containers.

When it reaches the end of its useful life the appliance must be disposed of in a responsible manner. Contact your municipal council or refuse-disposal agency for disposal instructions. You can also hand in the appliance to the retailer.

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