21255 - Toaster KORONA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Toaster
Brand	Korona
Model	21255
Power	1000 W
Voltage	220-240 V ~ 50-60 Hz
Protection Class	I
Number of Slots	2
Browning Levels	7 (from 1 to 7)
Functions	Toasting, reheating, defrosting
Auto Shut-off	Yes
Self-centering Function	Yes
Removable Crumb Tray	Yes
Integrated Bun Warmer	Yes (for pastries)
Elevation Lever	Yes
Cancel Button	Yes
Indicator Lights	Yes (cancel, reheat, defrost)
Cord Length	Approx. 80 cm
Housing Material	Plastic and metal
Warranty	2 years
Maintenance	Clean with a damp cloth, do not immerse
Safety	Auto shut-off, hot surface, overheat protection
Included Accessories	Crumb tray

Frequently Asked Questions - 21255 KORONA

How to use the defrost function?

Insert frozen bread into the slots, select the desired browning level, lower the lever, then press the defrost button. The toasting cycle adjusts automatically.

How to reheat croissants or brioches?

Use the integrated bun warmer: lift the support lever, place the pastries, choose a low to medium browning level (1-4), lower the main lever. Turn the pieces halfway through if necessary.

What to do if bread gets stuck in the toaster?

Immediately unplug the appliance and let it cool completely. Carefully remove the bread without using sharp metal objects to avoid damaging the heating elements.

How to clean the crumb tray?

Remove the crumb tray by pulling it out, empty it and wash it with soapy water. Dry it thoroughly before putting it back. Clean it regularly to avoid fire hazards.

My toaster smells burnt on first use, is that normal?

Yes, that's normal. Manufacturing residues on the heating elements may produce slight smoke or odor. Heat the appliance empty for 3-4 minutes at maximum level, then let it cool and clean it.

Can I toast buttered bread or bread with toppings?

No, this is not recommended. Fatty or coated foods may drip inside and cause a fire. Use only dry bread or pastries without toppings.

How to use the reheat function?

Insert already toasted bread into the slots, lower the lever, then press the reheat button. The toaster warms the bread without additional browning.

What to do if the toaster does not shut off automatically?

Press the cancel button to stop the cycle. If the problem persists, unplug the appliance and contact customer service. Do not use a defective appliance.

Which browning level to choose for fresh bread?

For fresh bread, start with level 3 to 4. Adjust according to your preference. Thicker or drier bread requires a higher level.

Is the appliance under warranty?

Yes, the Korona 21255 toaster is guaranteed for 2 years against defects in materials and workmanship. Keep your receipt and contact customer service by phone [phone]) or email ([e-mail]).

USER MANUAL 21255 KORONA

KORONA electric GmbH, Sundern/Germany

www.korona-electric.de

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Before use, please read these instructions carefully and keep them in a safe place for future reference. When passing on the appliance to a third party, make sure to include these instructions for use.

This appliance is intended and suitable for toasting and reheating bread/toast or buns/croissants. All other use or modification of the appliance is not intended by the manufacturer and might entail a risk of damage or injury. This appliance is not intended for commercial use!

Safety:

This symbol identifies hazards which may cause injuries!

This symbol warns of hot surfaces. Risk of burns!

This symbol identifies electric shock hazards!

General Safety Instruction

• Manufacturer takes no responsibility for any damage caused by incorrect use.
• Incorrect or improper use can damage the appliance a cause injuries to the user.
• Before connecting this appliance to the mains, make sure your local voltage matches the technical data of the appliance. Otherwise the appliance may overheat and get damaged.

Caution! Danger of electric shock!

• Never put the appliance, cord or plug into water or a other liquid.
• Do not use the appliance near a sink or wash basin.
• Do not use the appliance with wet hands.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.

An electric appliance is not a toy!

• Never leave the appliance unattended during use.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 y and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
  • Always unplug your appliance when it is not in use, and before cleaning.
• Always pull the plug - not the cord.
• Keep the appliance and the cord well away from any surfaces to avoid any damage to the appliance.
• Make sure the cord may not inadvertently be pulled or cause anyone to trip when in use. Do not allow the cord to hang over sharp edges.
• Do not bend the cord or wind it round the appliance.

Do not use the appliance,

• if the cord is damaged.
• in case of malfunction.
- if the appliance was dropped or is damaged otherwise. Have it checked and, if necessary, repaired by a quality person/Customer Service. Never attempt to make any modifications to or repair the appliance yourself.
• Only use accessories evaluated for use with this appliance.
• Never attempt to drive any objects into the appliance.
• Never attempt to open the housing yourself!
- The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Special Safety Instructions

Warning! To avoid the possibility of injury/damage to the appliance, electric shock, fire and risk of burns!

• Only use the appliance for its intended manual.
- Place the appliance on an even, non-slippery and heat-resistant surface.
- When using your appliance for the first time, do not find any bread into the bread slot. The appliance may produce some smoke or smell which is due to residues left over from the manufacturing process.
- Bread can burn! During use, temperature above the bread slots rises significantly. Therefore, do not operate the toaster underneath or near any inflammable material, such as curtains.
- Attention: The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high during operation. Therefore, do not touch the appliance during and/or immediately after operation. Danger of serious burns!

• Never cover the bread slots during operation.
• Never attempt to put your fingers and/or other objects (e.g. knives, forks) into the bread slot when using the appliance. This could lead to serious injuries and/or damage
• Do not operate the appliance near a gas supply or any electric sources of heat.
• During use, make sure that neither the power cord nor any other objects lie across the bread slots.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the mains and let it cool down before cleaning.

Product Description

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1. Bread slots
2. Toasting lever
3. Browning control knob (1 - 7)
4. Cancel button with indicator light
5. Reheat button with indicator light
6. Defrost button with indicator light
7. Crumb tray
8. Integrated bun warmer
9. Bun warmer lever
10. Power Cord and plug
11. Cable guide (rear side)
12. Cable storage (rear side)

Before First Use

• Remove all packaging material and check whether the appliance is complete.
• Place the appliance on an even, non-slippery and heat resistant surface.
• Fully unwind the power cord and make sure that the power cord (10) underneath the appliance is clamped into the cable guide (11).
• Connect the appliance to a properly installed wall socket.
• Set the browning control (3) to the maximum setting and slide down the toasting lever (2) until it cli into place. Do not insert any slices of bread during this first use and let your toaster heat up for 3-4 minutes.
• After this preheating process, let the appliance completely cool down and clean it as described under Cleaning and Care.

Note: During this process, the appliance may briefly produce some smoke or smell which is due to residues on the heating elements left over from the manufacturing process. This is normal and not harmful. Make sure that the room is well ventilated.

Warning: Plastic bags are a danger to toddlers and babies, therefore keep them away to avoid suffocation.

Operation

The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high during operation. Therefore, do not touch the appliance during and/or immediately after operation.

Toasting

The toaster comes with a self-centering function which allows an even browning process on both sides of the bread slices.

Foods with a high oil and fat content might easily ignite and catch fire, therefore do not toast or warm up any bakery products with toppings or fillings (e.g. butter, cheese, jam, icing, etc.) as those could drip inside the appliance which might possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Place the appliance on an even, non-slippery and heat resistant surface and connect it to a properly inst wall socket.

1. Insert the bread into the bread slots (1).
2. Select your preferred browning degree and turn the browning browning control knob (3) into the resp. direction. Depending on the freshness and thickness of the bread. We recommend level 3-4.
3. Push down the toasting lever (2) until it locks into place. The indicator light of the cancel button (4) illuminates and the toasting process begins.
4. The toaster will switch off automatically, once the set browning degree has been reached.
5. To interrupt the toasting cycle before automatic cut-off, press the cancel button (4). The bread slices v be ejected.

Attention: Toasted bread can be very hot. Let it cool down or use potholders to handle it.

During operation, bread crumbs are falling down onto the crump tray (7), make sure to clean it on a regular basis.

Use of the Bun Warmer

Always use the bun warmer (8) for toasting/reheating buns/croissants. Never put them into the bread slot.

To avoid any heat accumulation, never completely cover the bun warmer. In case of doubt, ce one bun/croissant on the bun warmer.

1. To lift up the bun rack (8) push down the bun warmer lever (9).
2. Put one or two buns/croissants onto the bun rack (8).
3. Choose a low to medium (1 - 4) browning level by turning the browning control knob (3) into the resp. direction.
4. Press down the toasting lever (2) until it locks in place. The indicator light of the cancel button (4) illuminates. Once the required browning degree has been reached, the toaster switches off automatically. Toasted bread can be very hot. Let it cool or use potholders to handle it.
5. Carefully turn the buns/croissants over and switch the toaster on again.

Please note: The browning degree also depends on the size and freshness of the product.

Make sure to close the bun rack after use.

Reheating Function

With this function, you can reheat bread which was toasted earlier. Simply insert the bread into the bread slots (1), press down the toasting lever (2) and then press the reheat button (5). Both indicator lights, cancel and reheat, light up. The reheating process starts. The toaster automatically stops after several seconds. The pre-set browning level has no influence on the reheat cycle.

Defrost Function

With this function you can toast frozen bread. To activate the defrost function insert the bread into the bread slots (1), choose your desired browning level, press down the toasting lever (2) until it locks in place and then press the defrost button (6). The respective indicator lights, cancel and defrost, light up. The prebrowning level determines the defrost/countdown time.

All functions can be interrupted by pressing the cancel button (4).

If your toaster should not switch off automatically, press the Stop button or disconnect the use from the mains. The same applies in case of smoke coming out of the appliance.

In either case, do not continue to use the appliance. Contact our Customer Service or have it checked by an authorized dealer or similarly qualified person.

Cleaning and Care

Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains. Let it completely cool down. Never immerse the appliance in water. Danger! Electric Shock!

Clean the body of the appliance with a moistened soft cloth. Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents and/or other hard objects to clean the appliance.

Crumb Tray

Simply pull out the crump tray (7) and clean it on a regular basis. After cleaning, insert the crumb tray (7) by pushing it back inside the unit.

Storage

Disconnect the appliance from the mains after each use. Let it completely cool down and wind the power cord (10) around the cable storage (12).

Keep the appliance away from children and store it in a clean and dry place.

Disposal Instructions

Waste electrical devices marked with this sign must not be disposed of with your household waste, but are to be collected separately. Therefore, please return this device at the end of its life cycle to special collection points for disposal or your local dealer.

Your Toaster 21255 is packed in a retail box. Such boxes are recyclable waste, i.e. they are reusable or recyclable.

Technical Data:

Voltage: 220 - 240 V \~ 50 - 60 Hz

Rated Power: 1000 W

Protection Class: I

Subject to change without notice!

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Guarantee:

This product is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years.

This guarantee is not valid:

• if the appliance has not been used in accordance to t instructions
  • for damages due to wear and tear (batteries, etc.)
  • for damages known by customer at time of purchase
  • for damages caused by owner

This guarantee does not affect your statutory right, nor any legal right you may have as a customer under applicable national legislation governing the purchase of goods.

In order to assert his/her right in a guarantee case during guaranteed period, the customer must provide evidence of the date of purchase (receipt).

The guarantee is to be asserted against

KORONA electric GmbH, Sundern/Germany.

Telephone Hotline: [phone]

Mail: [e-mail]

web: www.korona-electric.de

within 2 years after the date of purchase. In case of guarantee the customer is given the right to get the appliance repaired at our own or at an authorized shop. Further rights (due to guarantee case) are not given to the customer.

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