26432-56 - Toaster RUSSELL HOBBS - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Russell Hobbs
Model	26432-56
Category	Toaster
Number of slots	2
Browning control	6 settings (1 light to 6 dark)
Main functions	Toasting, defrosting, reheating
Croissant warmer	Yes, removable
Crumb tray	Yes, removable
Indicator lights	6-segment countdown timer
Manual stop	Stop button (▲)
Frozen bread compatible	Yes, with defrost function (❄️)
Toast reheating	Yes, with reheat function ()
Maximum bread thickness	25 mm
Child safety	Use by children from 8 years old under supervision
Precautions	Do not immerse, do not use metal utensils
Prohibited use	Do not toast buttered, too thick or torn bread
Maintenance	Clean with a damp cloth, empty the crumb tray
Recycling	Do not dispose with household waste; take to a recycling center
Non-slip feet	Yes
Handle	Yes

Frequently Asked Questions - 26432-56 RUSSELL HOBBS

How to adjust the desired browning level?

Turn the browning control to the desired setting between 1 (light) and 6 (dark). The chosen setting determines the toasting duration.

What to do if bread gets stuck in the toaster?

Unplug the appliance, let it cool completely, then carefully remove the bread. Never use a knife, fork, or other metal utensil to avoid electric shock.

Can I toast buttered bread or bread with jam?

No, do not toast or reheat bread that is too thick, buttered, torn, or misshapen. Ingredients like butter, jam, seeds, or raisins may melt or fall into the toaster, causing overheating or fire.

How to use the defrost function?

Leave the browning control at your chosen setting, insert the frozen bread into the slots, lower the lever, then press the ❄️ button. The toasting time will be automatically adjusted to achieve the same browning level as non-frozen bread.

How to clean the toaster?

Unplug the appliance and let it cool. Wipe the exterior surfaces with a damp cloth. Regularly remove and empty the crumb tray, wipe it with a damp cloth, dry it, and put it back. Never immerse the appliance in water.

Can the croissant warmer be used to defrost croissants?

No, the croissant warmer is not suitable for defrosting croissants, nor for reheating buttered, filled, or coated croissants. It is designed only for reheating plain croissants. Place it on the toaster, set the browning control to 1, lower the lever, and wait for it to pop up.

At what age can a child use the toaster?

This appliance can be used by children aged at least 8 years, provided they are supervised or have received instructions on safe use. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance must not be done by children under 8 without supervision. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children under 8.

What to do if the toaster overheats or smells burnt?

Unplug the appliance immediately and let it cool. Check that the crumb tray is not blocked and that bread is not stuck. If the smell persists, stop using the appliance and contact the after-sales service.

Can I use an external timer or remote control with this toaster?

No, do not connect the appliance via a timer or remote control system. The appliance must be plugged directly into a power outlet for safe operation.

How to reheat an already toasted toast?

Leave the browning control at your chosen setting, insert the plain toast (not buttered), lower the lever, then press the button . The toast will receive a short burst of heat to warm it without burning.

USER MANUAL 26432-56 RUSSELL HOBBS

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Russell Hobbs

A BRITISH ICON SINCE 1952

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Follow basic safety precautions, including:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been supervised/instructed and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

Keep the appliance and cable out of reach of children under 8.

Don't connect the appliance via a timer or remote control system.

Bread can burn therefore do not use the appliance near or below combustible materials such as curtains. Never use the appliance below wall cupboards or shelves.

Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is in use.

The surfaces of the appliance will get hot.

Remove and empty the crumb tray regularly. Wipe with a damp cloth, dry, then replace in the toaster.

If the cable is damaged, return the appliance, to avoid hazard.

Do not immerse in any liquid.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
  • bed and breakfast type environments;

• farm houses.

• Don't toast or reheat bread that is too thick, buttered, torn, or misshapen.
  • Take extra care when toasting items that contain sugar, jam, seeds, currants, etc. These can melt or drop into the toaster and cause overheating or fire.

• If bread gets jammed, unplug the toaster, let it cool, and carefully remove the bread.
• Never use a knife, fork or any other implement to remove jammed bread. As well as potentially damaging the toaster, there is a risk of electric shock!

PARTS

1. Toasting slots

2. Lever

3. Browning control

4. Crumb tray

5. Countdown timer lights

6. Bun warmer

7. Handle

8. Feet

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Set the browning level to maximum. Operate the appliance empty, to cure the new elements. This may smell a bit, but it's nothing to worry about. Ensure the room is well ventilated.

TOASTING

Toasting involves exposing bread to a controlled heat, which causes a chemical reaction called the 'Maillard Reaction'. This doesn't just brown the bread, but alters the flavour and texture, which is why toast tastes so good!

Since toasting is a combination of drying then cooking the bread, it is affected by various factors such as differences in the bread's thickness, freshness and surface texture. Local and regional variations in household electricity voltages can also have an effect on toasting time which is why we would advise to initially try different toasting settings in order to find your perfect shade of toast.

TOASTING BREAD

1. Sit the toaster upright on a firm, level, heat-resistant surface.
2. Put the plug into the power socket.
3. Turn the browning control to the required setting (1 = light, 6 = dark).
4. Put bread into the toasting slots (maximum thickness 25mm).
5. Press the lever down fully. It won't lock down unless the toaster is connected to the electricity supply.

6. The six countdown timer light segments will all come on with one segment flashing (Fig. A). The flashing segment will go off and the next segment will flash. When all of the segments have gone off, the toast will pop up.

7. To stop toasting, press the ▲ button.

- You may raise the lever further, to remove small items.

- You may raise the lever during toasting, to check progress, then lower it again.

FROZEN BREAD

1. Leave the browning control at your favoured setting, insert the frozen bread, lower the lever, then press the ✝ button.
2. The ✝ light will come on, and the toasting time will be altered automatically to give the same degree of browning you get with unfrozen bread.

REHEATING TOAST

1. Leave the browning control at your favoured setting, insert the bread, lower the lever, then press the 🎨 button.
2. The 📋 light will come on, and the toast will be given a short burst of heat.
3. Only reheat plain, "unbuttered" toast.

BUN WARMER

Don't use the bun warmer to warm frozen, buttered, coated, iced, or filled buns.

1. Sit the bun warmer on top of the toaster, with the feet inside the slots.
2. Sit the buns on top of the bun warmer.
3. Set the browning level to 1, then lower the lever.
4. When the lever pops up, remove the warmed buns.
5. Don't touch the bun warmer wires – they'll be hot.
6. Remove the bun warmer before using the toaster normally.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Unplug the appliance and let it cool.
2. Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth.

RECYCLING

To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances, appliances and rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries marked with one of these symbols must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. Always dispose of electrical and electronic products and, where applicable, rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, at an appropriate official recycling/collection point.

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