AT 2540 - Grille-pain SEVERIN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AT 2540 SEVERIN

Instructions for use

Before using the appliance, the user should

read the following instructions carefully.

Connection to the mains supply

The appliance should only be connected to

an earthed socket installed in accordance

with the regulations.

Make sure that the supply voltage

corresponds to the voltage marked on the

This product complies with all binding CE

labelling directives.

1. Operating lever for warming top

4. Rating label (on underside of

5. Power cord storage (on underside of

9. Power cord with plug

11. Defrost function with indicator lamp

12. Warm-up function with indicator lamp

14. Continuously adjustable browning

Connection to the mains supply

The appliance should only be connected to

an earthed socket installed in accordance

with the regulations.

Make sure that the supply voltage

corresponds to the voltage marked on the

This product complies with all binding CE

labelling directives.

Important safety instructions

● There is always a danger that bread may

catch fire, e.g. if it is toasted more than

once or comes into contact with the

heating elements. Therefore ensure that

the appliance is not positioned or

operated in close proximity to curtains or

any such inflammable materials. Do not

leave the appliance unattended during

● In order to prevent damage to the

housing, do not position the appliance on

or near hot surfaces or open flames such

as hot-plates or gas flames.

● Caution: the accessible housing surfaces

become very hot during operation. Burns

can occur from touching the hot parts.

● Always position the appliance on a level

heat-resistant surface.

● Before the appliance is used, the main

body as well as any attachment fitted

should be checked thoroughly for any

defects. Should the appliance, for

instance, have been dropped onto a hard

surface, it must not be used any longer:

even invisible damage may have adverse

effects on the operational safety of the

● Do not cover the toast slot during

● Do not try to remove bread from the

toaster with your fingers or insert any

other objects (eg knives, forks) into the

toast slot as the heating elements carry a

● The power cord should be regularly

examined for any signs of damage. In the

event of such damage being found, the

appliance must no longer be used.

● Do not allow the power cord to touch

● Do not let the power cord hang free.

● Always remove the plug from the wall

socket after use, and also

- in case of any malfunction,

- when fitting or removing the warming

- when cleaning the appliance.

● When removing the plug from the wall

socket, never pull on the power cord;

always grip the plug itself.

● The appliance is not intended to be

operated by means of an external timer

or separate remote-control system.

● This appliance is not intended for use by

any person (including children) with

reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lacking experience and

knowledge, unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning the

use of the appliance by a person

responsible for their safety.

● Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

● No responsibility will be accepted if

damage results from improper use, or if

these instructions are not complied with.

● This appliance is intended for domestic

use only and not for commercial

● In order to comply with safety

regulations and to avoid hazards, repairs

of electrical appliances must be carried

out by qualified personnel, including the

replacement of the power cord. If repairs

are needed, please send the appliance to

one of our customer service departments.

The address can be found in the

appendix to this manual.

Day-old, dry bread darkens faster than

fresh bread. For brown bread, adjust the

browning control to a higher setting than

for toasting white bread.

Do not use slices which are too thick or

too big, as they may become stuck in the

toaster. The thickness of the slices to be

toasted should not exceed 14 mm.

● In case of problems or malfunctions

during use, and before cleaning, always

remove the plug from the wall socket.

Variations in bread type, humidity

content and thickness of the slices result

in different degrees of browning. The

bread should therefore be kept in a

Before using for the first time

Clean the toaster thoroughly (see

General care and cleaning).

Switch on the toaster without any bread

inserted and go through at least five

toasting cycles at the maximum

temperature setting.

Allow the toaster to cool down between

Note: the operating lever locks down

only when the plug is inserted.

When switching on the appliance for the

first time, the toaster may emit a slight

smell and a little smoke, but this will

disappear after a short while. Ensure

sufficient ventilation.

Adjusting the degree of browning

The desired degree of browning can be

varied by turning the adjustable browning

Light: turn the control knob anti-clockwise.

Dark: turn the control knob clockwise.

In the case of sliced bread specifically

intended for toasting, we recommend a

browning control setting of 3 to 4.

After adjusting the browning control,

insert the bread into the toast slot and

press the operating lever down. The

indicator lamp will go on.

Once the desired degree of browning is

reached, the toaster switches off

automatically; the slices are ejected, and

can be removed once the indicator lamp

Easy lift-out: to facilitate lifting the bread

slices out, push the operating lever up.

To achieve regular browning when

toasting several slices in succession, allow

9the toaster to cool down for 60 - 90

seconds after each cycle.

● The toasting time may be shortened as a

result of fluctuations in the power supply.

● Do not cover the toast slot during

The defrost function may be used in addition

to the normal action when toasting deep-

frozen bread. This will extend the toasting

process. This function is shown by the

The warm-up function is suitable for re-

heating bread which has already been

toasted. Caution: do not warm up buttered

bread. After activating the toasting function,

the warm-up function can be used in

addition. This function is shown by the

Interrupting the toasting cycle

If you want to interrupt the toasting cycle,

press the eject button. The toaster will switch

off and the slices are ejected.

Warming up rolls, buns etc.

To warm up buns, rolls or other bakery

items, push the slide control operating

lever for the warming top down to raise

the bread roll holder.

Place the items to be warmed up on the

top, adjust the browning control to a

medium setting and then push down the

operating lever to switch on the toaster.

Once the browning cycle is complete and

the appliance has automatically switched

off, turn the roll or bread over and repeat

After use, return the bread roll holder to

its rest position by pushing the slide

● Do not place the items directly on the

General care and cleaning

● Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is

disconnected from the power supply and

has cooled down completely.

● To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not

clean the toaster with water and do not

immerse it in water.

● Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning

The exterior may be wiped with a dry or

slightly damp lint-free cloth.

During use, any bread crumbs falling down

are collected in the crumb tray. To empty

the tray, pull it out sideways.

Unwind the power cord completely before

operation and make sure it is kept well away

Allow for a sufficient cooling-down period

before winding up the power cord after use.

Do not dispose of old or defective

appliances in domestic garbage;

this should only be done through

public collection points.

This product is guaranteed against defects in

materials and workmanship for a period of

two years from the date of purchase. Under

this guarantee the manufacturer undertakes

to repair or replace any parts found to be

defective, providing the product is returned

to one of our authorised service centres. This

guarantee is only valid if the appliance has

been used in accordance with the

instructions, and provided that it has not

been modified, repaired or interfered with

by any unauthorised person, or damaged

This guarantee naturally does not cover

wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass

and ceramic items, bulbs etc. This guarantee

does not affect your statutory rights, nor any

10legal rights you may have as a consumer

under applicable national legislation

governing the purchase of goods. If the

product fails to operate and needs to be

returned, pack it carefully, enclosing your

name and address and the reason for return.

If within the guarantee period, please also

provide the guarantee card and proof of

Service Post of Thermi

7th Floor, Cité Dora 3 Building,

Serbia and Montenegro