22811 - Toaster HAMILTON BEACH - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Toaster
Brand	Hamilton Beach
Model	22811
Power Supply	120 V ~ 60 Hz
Main Functions	Keep Warm, Bagel, Defrost, Cancel
Slots	Extra-wide slots with bread guides
Ejection and lift	Bread ejector with lift function
Crumb tray	Sliding removable crumb tray
Programmable buttons	Illuminated buttons (blue) for Keep Warm, Bagel, Defrost, Cancel
Browning selector	Setting from 1 to 7 for browning level
Care and cleaning	Unplug and let cool. Shake out crumbs. Do not use metal utensils or abrasive pads.
Safety	Automatic shut-off at end of cycle. Polarized plug. Do not immerse. Monitor toasting.
Warranty	1 year against defects in materials and workmanship (USA and Canada)
Customer service (Canada)	1.800.267.2826
Customer service (United States)	1.800.851.8900

Frequently Asked Questions - 22811 HAMILTON BEACH

How to use the Defrost function?

Place frozen foods in the toaster, lower the lever, then press the Defrost button. The cycle will be extended to defrost and toast.

How to clean the toaster?

Unplug the appliance and let it cool. Remove the crumb tray, empty it and wash it with soapy water. Shake the toaster over a sink to remove crumbs. Never use metal utensils.

What to do if a slice of bread gets stuck?

Immediately unplug the toaster and let it cool. Do not use a knife or metal object. Turn the appliance over and shake it gently to dislodge the bread.

Can I toast bagels?

Yes. Cut the bagel in half, place the cut side facing inward, lower the lever and press Bagel. Only the inside will be toasted.

Can I use the toaster for toasted pastries?

No. Toasted pastries (like Pop-Tarts) should be cooked in a toaster oven. If using the toaster, set it to the lightest setting and monitor constantly.

Why do my toast burn?

The browning setting may be too high. Try a lower number (1 is lightest, 7 darkest). The moisture content and temperature of the bread also affect the result.

How to use the Keep Warm function?

After lowering the lever, press Keep Warm. The toaster will keep the toast warm for up to 3 minutes. Press Cancel to stop.

Does the toaster emit a beep?

Yes, the toaster emits three beeps when the toast is ready. During the Keep Warm cycle, it also beeps at regular intervals.

Can I toast foods other than bread?

No. Use the toaster only for bread, bagels, English muffins, frozen waffles, or rolls. Avoid foods with sweet or greasy fillings.

How to adjust the browning level?

Turn the browning selector to a number between 1 (light) and 7 (dark). The ideal setting depends on the type of bread and your preference.

USER MANUAL 22811 HAMILTON BEACH

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WARNING

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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 broiler.
• Do not cover or use near curtains, walls, cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, etc.
• Closely supervise when used by or near children.
  • Always unplug toaster when not in use.
  Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not operate toaster while unattended.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in.
5. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or toaster in water or other liquid.

6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, or moving toaster.

7. Do not operate toaster with a damaged cord or plug or after toaster malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.

8. 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.

9. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off pad and touch electrical parts resulting in risk of electrical shock.

10. 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.

11. A fire may occur if toaster is operated in an enclosed space, such as an appliance cabinet, caddy, garage, or other storage area.

12. A fire may occur if toaster is used to heat rice cakes, fried foods, non-bread items, or toaster pastries. Toaster pastries should be heated in a toaster oven broiler. Do not heat any food product that has been spread or iced with margarine, butter, jelly, frosting, syrup, or other spread. Follow Toasting Chart.

13. Failure to clean crumb tray may result in a fire hazard.

14. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

15. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

16. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

17. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.

18. Before unplugging toaster, make sure bread lifter is in "up" position.

19. Do not use outdoors.

20. Do not use toaster for other than intended use.

21. This product is for household use only.

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Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces 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.

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.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

Parts and Features

Extra-Wide Slots With Bread Guides Bread Lifter/Toast Boost Help Numm BAGE DEMOST CANCEL 100 Slide-Out Crumb Tray Programming Buttons Hamilton Beach® Shade Selector

Programming Buttons

Buttons will light up in blue after pressing.

KEEP WARM: Keeps your toast warm for up to 3 minutes. Toaster will beep occasionally during this cycle. Press KEEP WARM button after toast cycle has started.

BAGEL: Use to toast only one side of a cut bagel, English muffin, or bun. Load toaster with cut side of food facing in. Press BAGEL button after toast cycle has started.

DEFROST: Use only on frozen foods that were made to be placed in a toaster. This feature allows additional time for the food to thaw and heat through. Press DEFROST button after toast cycle has started.

CANCEL: Press CANCEL at any point to stop a function (including the KEEP WARM cycle).

NOTE: Selected function button will light up in blue when pressed. CANCEL button will light up in blue when bread lifter is pushed down.

How to Use Your Toaster

WARNING

Fire Hazard.

Do not operate toaster unattended. Unplug after use.

NOTE: Bread lifter will not latch down unless toaster is plugged in.

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CANCEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 H

OK Roll Drill Cancel

DEFROST CANCEL 4

Close Close 5

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Select programming button after the bread lifter has been pushed down (if desired). See programming choices below.

Toaster will beep 3 times when your toast is ready.

NOTE: CANCEL button will flash blue when finished toasting and during KEEP WARM cycle.

DEFROST function lets you toast frozen foods in one step. Use only on frozen foods that were made to be placed in a toaster. This feature allows additional time for the food to thaw and heat through. Press DEFROST button after toast cycle has started.

BAGEL: Use to toast only one side of a cut bagel, English muffin, or bun. Load toaster with cut side of food facing in. Press BAGEL button after toast cycle has started.

KEEP WARM function keeps your toasted bread warm inside the toaster until you are ready to retrieve it by pressing the CANCEL button. KEEP WARM operates for up to 3 minutes after toast cycle is complete. Press KEEP WARM function after toast cycle has started. Do not use to reheat food items.

Press CANCEL button to stop a function at any time. Unplug toaster.

Toasting Chart

FOOD	SHADE SETTING OPTIONAL SETTING
Regular bread (light to dark) 1–7
English muffins 3–7 Bagel
Bagels	4–7	Bag
Frozen bread or buns 3–7 Defrost
Frozen waffles 4–7 Defrost
Toaster pastries {such as Pop-Tarts®}Pop-Tarts®is a registered trademark of the Kellogg Co.	Do not heat in toaster. Use Toaster Oven broiler. If you must use toaster, ALWAYS set to lowest shade setting. NEVER heat cracked, broken, or warped pastries and NEVER leave unattended.

Tips and Troubleshooting

• Toasting is affected by the temperature of the bread. Room-temperature bread may toast to a medium color on the 1–7 setting. The same type of bread that has been refrigerated may require a darker setting to reach a medium color.

• The moisture content will also affect toasting. Fresh bagels, made locally, will have a higher moisture content than bagels purchased in the bread section of the supermarket. The bagel setting only energizes the inside heating elements. A second, shorter toasting cycle may be needed to reach desired browness. Fresh bagels made locally may require two toasting cycles.

• Because of the irregular surface of English muffins, they may require more than one toasting cycle. After toasting for one cycle on the highest setting, if a darker shade is desired, adjust shade selector to a lower setting and toast for a second cycle. Watch closely to avoid overbrowning. English muffins cut with a knife toast more evenly than English muffins split with a fork.

• When toasting only one slice, the bread may be placed in any slot of the toaster. When toasting a single slice, you may notice variations in bread color from side to side.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off pad and touch electrical parts, causing a risk of electric shock.

Your toaster should be cleaned regularly for best performance and long life. Regular cleaning will also reduce the risk of fire hazard.

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To remove food that becomes lodged in food slots, disconnect from outlet and allow toaster to cool. Turn toaster upside down and shake. Do not use fork or other utensil that could damage heating element or result in risk of fire or electrical shock.

Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only 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 one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.

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

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

▲AVERTISSEMENT

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CANCEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 H:

OK Save Drill Cancet 3

DEFROST CANCEL

ON ON 5

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CANCEL 2

Open Hold Hold Cancel

DEFROST CANCEL 3 2 3 4

NO REFR ON 5

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