KMT2116CU - Toaster KITCHENAID - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KMT2116CU KITCHENAID

USA: 1.800.541.6390 Canada: 1.800.807.6777 WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF KITCHENAID. We’re committed to helping you create a lifetime of delicious meals for family and friends. To help ensure the longevity and performance of your Toaster, keep this guide handy. It will empower you with the best way to use and care for your product. Your satisfaction is our #1 goal. Remember to register your product online at www.kitchenaid.com or by mail using the enclosed Product Registration Card. Join us in the kitchen at www.kitchenaid.com. KitchenAid.com KitchenAid.ca W10739208A_EN_v11.indd 2 2/23/15 2:19 PMEnglish

Model Number ______________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ______________________________________________________________________ Date Purchased _____________________________________________________________________ Store Name ________________________________________________________________________ Always keep a copy of the itemized sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your Toaster. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service. Before you use your Toaster, please fill out and mail your product registration card packed with the unit, or register on-line at www.kitchenaid.com. This card will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification and assist us in complying with the provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act. This card does not verify your warranty. Please complete the following for your personal records:

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

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

3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or Toaster

in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug Toaster from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the

appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance

manufacturer may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

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

TOASTER SAFETYTOASTER SAFETY

Electrical requirements 11. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then remove plug from outlet.12. Do not use Toaster for other than intended use.13. Oversize foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted in Toaster as they may involve a risk of re or electric shock.14. A re may occur if Toaster is covered with or touching ammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls and the like, when in operation.15. Do not attempt to dislodge food when Toaster is plugged in.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This product is designed for household use only. Voltage: 120 Volts A.C. onlyFrequency: 60 HzNOTE: Your toaster has a 3-prong grounded plug. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug will fit in an outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or technician install an outlet near the appliance.A short power supply cord (or detachable power supply cord) should be used to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if attention is exercised in their use.If a longer detachable power supply cord or extension cord is used:n The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.n The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.W10739208A_EN_v11.indd 5 2/23/15 2:19 PM6

USING THE TOASTERPARTS AND FEATURES

Parts and accessories Crumb tray (not shown) Bagel button with LED indicator Defrost button with LED indicator Keep Warm button with LED indicator Extra-wide slots Cancel button High lift lever with Lift & see feature Shade control knob 2-Slice Long slot (4-slice) Cord-wrap (not shown) Cancel button Shade control knob Crumb tray High lift lever with Lift & see feature Bagel button with LED indicator Defrost button with LED indicator Keep Warm button with LED indicator Extra-wide slots Cord-wrap (not shown) W10739208A_EN_v11.indd 6 2/23/15 2:19 PMEnglish

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

Shorten cord, if necessary, by wrapping cord under the base. The toaster’s feet are tall enough to allow the cord to exit from under any side of the toaster. Before using your Toaster, check the extra-wide slots and remove any packing or printed material that might have fallen inside during shipping or handling. To avoid damage to the Toaster, do not probe inside the Toaster slots with any metal objects. Your KitchenAid

Toaster offers ease of use and exceptional control. With simple start-to- finish toasting, the Toaster automatically defrosts, toasts bread or bagels, then keeps them warm before serving. NOTE: You may see light smoke the first time you use the Toaster. This is normal. The smoke is harmless and will soon dissipate. W10739208A_EN_v11.indd 7 2/23/15 2:19 PM8

Press down on lift lever to start the toasting cycle. If Keep Warm isn’t selected, the toast will rise automatically at the end of the cycle and the Toaster will turn off. TIP: For smaller items, lift up on the lift lever to raise toast above the top of the Toaster. Toasting

Insert bread or other food to be toasted into the slot(s).

Select your desired shade by turning the shade control knob to the right for darker toasting or to the left for lighter toasting. To reheat toast that has cooled, turn the shade control knob to the far left of the shade control settings. NOTE: The age, type, and moisture level of different breads may require different shade settings. For example, dry bread will brown more rapidly than moist bread and will require a lighter setting. NOTE: To activate the Keep Warm function, press down on the lift lever, then press the KEEP WARM button. NOTE: For even toasting, toast only one bread type and thickness at a time. If toasting bagels, be sure to press the Bagel button. See “Toasting Bagels.”

To cancel toasting at any time, press CANCEL. The Toaster will raise the toast and turn off. Simplestart-to-nishtoasting:Selectany,orall,ofthethreespecialtoastingfunctions (defrost, bagel, or keep warm), and the Toaster will automatically move from one step to the next without any additional effort on your part. Simple start-to-finish toasting W10739208A_EN_v11.indd 8 2/23/15 2:19 PMEnglish

Press the BAGEL button. The Bagel indicator light will glow. If Keep Warm isn’t selected, the bagel(s) will rise automatically at the end of the cycle and the Toaster will turn off.

With the shade control knob set to your desired shade, press down on the lift lever to start the toasting cycle.

Insert bagels with the cut side facing in as shown. TIP: The Bagel function can be used at the same time as the Defrost and Keep Warm functions. Your Toaster features a special setting for bagels, ensuring optimal heating time for the best results. The heating elements will adjust to nicely toast the inside of a cut bagel without burning the outside surface. W10739208A_EN_v11.indd 9 2/23/15 2:19 PM10

With the shade control knob set to your desired shade, press down on the lift lever to start the toasting cycle.

Insert bread or other food to be toasted into the slot(s). The Defrost function adds additional time to the toasting cycle to defrost frozen items before toasting them.

Press the DEFROST button. The Defrost indicator light will glow. If Keep Warm isn’t selected, the toast will rise automatically at the end of the cycle and the Toaster will turn off. TIP: The Defrost function can be used at the same time as the Bagel and Keep Warm functions. W10739208A_EN_v11.indd 10 2/23/15 2:19 PMEnglish

The Keep Warm function holds toast in low, gentle heat for 3 minutes after toasting.

Press the KEEP WARM button. The Keep Warm indicator light will blink slowly. TIP: The Keep Warm function can be used at the same time as the Bagel and Defrost functions. Keep Warm

With the shade control knob set to your desired shade, press down on the lift lever to start the toasting cycle.

Insert bread or other food to be toasted into the slot(s).

When the toasting cycle is complete, the Keep Warm indicator light will stop blinking and glow continuously while the toaster keeps the toast warm for 3 minutes after toasting. W10739208A_EN_v11.indd 11 2/23/15 2:19 PM12 TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIAL TOASTING FUNCTIONS

IMPORTANT: The tray will be hot immediately following a toasting cycle. Allow Toaster to cool before emptying the crumb tray. NOTE: If grease or oil splatters on the Toaster, wipe splatters away immediately using a clean, damp cotton cloth.

Press down on lift lever to lower the toast back into the toaster.

Raise the lift lever any time during the toasting cycle to view the toast’s progress. TIP: For smaller items, lift up on the lift lever to raise toast above the top of the Toaster. With the Lift & See feature, you can check toasting progress without stopping the toasting cycle.

Wipe Toaster with a soft, damp cotton cloth. Do not use paper towels, abrasive cleansers or liquid cleaning products. Do not immerse Toaster in water.

NOTE: KitchenAid does not recommend the use of a toaster cover. If your toaster should fail to operate, check the following:

1. Check that the Toaster is plugged into a

3. If the Toaster still does not work, check

the household fuse or circuit breaker. If the problem cannot be corrected: See the KitchenAid “Warranty and Service” sections. Do not return the Toaster to the retailer; retailers do not provide service.

Press “PUSH” (located in center of the crumb tray) so that it opens slightly, then slide it out of the Toaster. Shake the crumbs into a waste container. For consistent browning results, empty the crumb tray after each use. Crumb tray is hand-wash only.

Return crumb tray to Toaster. Press in on the center of the crumb tray until it clicks into position. Do not use the Toaster without the crumb tray fully in place.

Toaster Warranty for the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Toasters operated in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Length of Warranty: One Year Full Warranty from date of purchase. KitchenAid Will Pay for Your Choice of: Hassle-Free Replacement of your Toaster. See the next page for details on how to arrange for service, or call the Customer eXperience Center toll-free at 1-800-541-6390.

The replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials and workmanship. Service must be provided by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center. KitchenAid Will Not Pay for: A. Repairs when Toaster is used in other than normal single family home use. B. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse or abuse. C. Any shipping or handling costs to deliver your Toaster to an Authorized Service Center. D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for Toaster operated outside the 50 United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada. DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR, OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF THIS PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED, CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. W10739208A_EN_v11.indd 14 2/23/15 2:19 PMEnglish

Arranging for Service after the Warranty Expires, or Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts In the United States and Puerto Rico: For service information, or to order accessories or replacement parts, call toll-free at 1-800-541-6390 or write to: Customer eXperience Center, KitchenAid Small Appliances, P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218 Outside the United States and Puerto Rico: Consult your local KitchenAid dealer or the store where you purchased the Toaster for information on how to obtain service. For service information in Canada: Call toll-free 1-800-807-6777. For service information in Mexico: Call toll-free 01-800-0022-767. Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty – 50 United States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico We’resocondentthequalityofour products meets the exacting standards of KitchenAid that, if your Toaster should failwithintherstyearofownership, KitchenAid will arrange to deliver an identical or comparable replacement to your door free of charge and arrange to have your original Toaster returned to us. Your replacement unit will also be covered by our one year limited warranty. IfyourToastershouldfailwithintherst year of ownership, simply call our toll-free Customer eXperience Center at 1-800-541-6390 Monday through Friday. Please have your original sales receipt available when you call. Proof of purchase will be required to initiate the claim. Give the consultant your complete shipping address. (No P.O. Box numbers, please.) When you receive your replacement Toaster, use the carton, packing materials, and prepaid shipping label to pack up your original Toaster and send it back to KitchenAid. Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty – Canada We’resocondentthequalityofour products meets the exacting standards of the KitchenAid brand that, if your Toaster shouldfailwithintherstyearofownership, we will replace your Toaster with an identical or comparable replacement. Your replacement unit will also be covered by our one year limited warranty. IfyourToastershouldfailwithintherst year of ownership, simply call our toll-free Customer eXperience Center at 1-800-807-6777 Monday through Friday. Please have your original sales receipt available when you call. Proof of purchase will be required to initiate the claim. Give the consultant your complete shipping address. When you receive your replacement Toaster, use the carton, packing materials, and prepaid shipping label to pack up your original Toaster and send it back to KitchenAid.