ExpertToast 22994 - Toaster HAMILTON BEACH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ExpertToast 22994 HAMILTON BEACH

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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 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 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. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.

8. Oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in a toaster

as they may create a risk of fire or risk of electric shock.

9. To remove food that is lodged in slots, unplug toaster and allow to

cool. With toaster controls facing you, rotate toaster away from you until it is upside down. Gently shake. Do not insert any utensils.

10. 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.

11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a

13. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the

appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot

surfaces, including the stove.

15. Before unplugging toaster, make sure bread lifter is in “up” position.

16. Do not use outdoors.

17. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

18. To disconnect, press the CANCEL button; then remove plug from

wall outlet. 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: w WARNING To reduce the risk of re:

• 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 nonbread 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 tray regularly.

• Always unplug toaster when not in use. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. 840338700 v18.indd 2 4/6/20 8:47 AM3 Other Consumer Safety Information This appliance is intended for household use only. w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance 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. 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

19. This product is for household use only.

20. Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or

separate remote-control system

21. Do not operate unattended.

22. 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.

CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. 840338700 v18.indd 3 4/6/20 8:47 AM4 Parts and Features

1. Extra-Wide Longer Slots with Bread Guides

2. Bread Lifter with Toast Boost – Push down

Bread Lifter to start Toaster. After toast cycle ends, raise Bread Lifter to remove food easily.

3. Programming Buttons – There are two different

programs you may choose from once Bread Lifter is pressed down.

4. Bread Type Selector Dial – Turn Dial to select

type of bread to be toasted. 5 Shade Selector Dial – Turn Dial to adjust toast shade.

6. Slide-Out Crumb Tray (right side of Toaster,

7. Heating Elements (inside of Toaster Slots)

840338700 v18.indd 4 4/6/20 8:47 AM5 BREAD TYPES Gluten Free – Bread made without barley, rye, and wheat flours. These breads have a different texture than a regular store-bought bread. Bagel – Bagels come in several varieties of flavors. White – Classic white bread that contains all-purpose flour, store bought in the bread aisle. Also use to toast frozen waffles, while selecting Frozen program and desired shade. Sweet – Breads that are higher in sugar or mix-ins, such as dried fruits. Examples: Cinnamon Raisin or swirl breads. Artisan – This type can come in different shapes. It has a crisp crust, dense texture, and higher moisture content. Examples: Sourdough and Ciabatta. Whole Grain – Breads made with whole wheat flour and whole grains that may contain wheat germ. Examples: Rye and 8-Grain Loaf. Control Panel Bread Type Selector Dial Shade Selector Dial Programming Buttons

TOAST COLOR/SHADE SETTING

Turn Shade Selector Dial to desired setting: Light/1-2 Medium/3-5 Dark/6-7 NOTE: This Toaster is designed to adjust toasting times based on selected bread type and shade desired. PROGRAMS 1 Slice – When toasting one slice, Sure-Toast™ technology ensures even color on both sides. The middle heating element is on when toasting starts and turns off during toasting to prevent overbrowning of one side of bread. Frozen – This gives additional time for toasting frozen breads/bagels. Cancel – To cancel or end a cycle, press Cancel. 840338700 v18.indd 5 4/6/20 8:47 AM6 How to Toast Before first use: New toasters may emit an odor during the first use. This is normal and does not affect the performance. We suggest running a cycle once without any bread.

1. Plug into outlet.

2. Place appropriate food items in slots.

3. Select type of bread and toast shade.

Press Bread Lifter down. Select 1 Slice or Frozen, if desired. Program cannot be activated unless Bread Lifter is latched down. NOTE: Bread Lifter will not latch down unless Toaster is plugged in.

5. If toasting a bagel: Place cut sides facing

out. Push Bread Lifter down. In Bagel setting, only outside heating elements come on.

6. Bread will pop up automatically at end

of cycle. For smaller breads like English muffins, use Bread Lifter to lift English muffin to remove. NOTE: For toaster pastries (such as Pop-Tarts

), do not heat in Toaster—use a toaster oven. If you must use Toaster, ALWAYS set Shade Selector Dial to setting 1. NEVER heat cracked, broken, or warped pastries; and NEVER leave unattended. ® Pop-Tarts is a registered trademark of the Kellogg Co. Tips

• While toasting, heating elements do not have to glow red to be working properly; food will still be toasting.

• Toasting is affected by temperature of the bread. Room- temperature bread may toast to a medium color on medium 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 all toasting performance. Fresh bagels made locally may require two toasting cycles. A second, shorter toasting cycle may be needed to reach desired brownness.

• Because of the irregular surface of English muffins, they may require more than one toasting cycle. After toasting for one cycle on a medium setting, if a darker shade is desired, adjust Shade Selector Dial to a lighter 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. Care and Cleaning NOTE: If Toaster is used daily, Slide-Out Crumb Tray should be cleaned daily.

1. Unplug Toaster and let cool.

2. Remove Slide-Out Crumb Tray, discard crumbs, and wipe Crumb

Tray with clean cloth. Replace Slide-Out Crumb Tray.

3. Wipe outside of Toaster with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive

cleansers that may scratch surface of Toaster. 840338700 v18.indd 6 4/6/20 8:47 AM7 Troubleshooting Toaster does not toast.

• Check to make sure electrical outlet is working and Toaster is plugged in. Odor and/or smoke come from Toaster.

• Odor and smoke are normal during first use of most heating appliances. These should not be present after first toasting. Toast is not desired shade.

• Toasting is affected by temperature and moisture content of bread. Room-temperature bread may toast to a medium color on medium setting. Same type of bread that has been refrigerated may require a darker setting to reach a medium color.

• Frozen program adds time to toasting cycle to defrost food; try turning Frozen program on for darker toast or off for lighter toast. Pieces of food are stuck in Slots.

• Unplug Toaster from outlet and allow it to cool. Use a nonmetal utensil to loosen food from Bread Guides, allowing it to fall into Slide-Out Crumb Tray. Empty Slide-Out Crumb Tray daily. Bread will not pop up.

• If food is jammed, press Bread Lifter down as far as it will go. Then press CANCEL or manually raise Bread Lifter. Bagel setting is not toasting.

• Bagel setting is designed to toast only one side of bagel. Ensure that cut sides of bagel are facing away from each other when inserting into Extra-Wide Longer Slots. One side of bread is darker than the other.

• This toaster is optimized to evenly toast all slices. When toasting one slice, try toasting using 1 Slice program, which will reduce power on one side of bread. Frozen food items get too brown.

• Some foods have a higher sugar content and brown more easily. Frozen program lengthens toasting time to allow for defrosting. Try toasting without using Frozen program.

• Bread products can easily dry out in freezers. If frozen items are in an open box or have been frozen for a long period of time, try toasting without Frozen program, or choose a lighter shade setting. Tall homemade or extra-long artisan breads do not fit in Slots.

• Bread may need to be trimmed to fit in Slots. Heating Elements are not glowing red.

• While toasting, Heating Elements do not have to glow red to be working properly; food will still be toasting. Heating Element turns off during toasting cycle.

• 1 Slice program is designed to turn off center Heating Element during cycle for more even toasting. 840338700 v18.indd 7 4/6/20 8:47 AM8 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 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, 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., 120 V ~ 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. 840338700 v18.indd 8 4/6/20 8:47 AM9