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(HT 450
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(HT 550
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Type: 4 119
220 - 240 V      / 50 - 60 Hz / 
Made in China
 1080 W
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WARNING - TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
           UNPLUG BEFORE CLEANING
ATTENTION - DEBRANCHER L'APPAREIL 
            AVANT DE NETTOYER
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HT 400/500 HT 450/550
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USE ONLY
HOUSEHOLD
DOMESTIQUE
POUR USAGE
SEULEMENT
IN WATER
DO NOT
IMMERSE 
PLONGER
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DANS L'EAU
Quality and Design by Braun Germany
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English
Our products are engineered to meet the 
highest standards of quality, functionality 
and design. We hope you thoroughly enjoy 
your new Braun appliance.
Caution
Please read the use instructions carefully 
and completely before using the 
appliance.
This appliance must be kept out of reach 
of children. 
Do not use unattended. 
Before plugging into a socket, check that 
your voltage corresponds with the voltage  
printed on the bottom of the appliance. 
Avoid touching hot insides. Never let the 
cord come in contact with the inside. 
Do not put metal objects into the toaster. 
This appliance is not suitable for toasting 
crisp bread, rusk, or similar food. 
Never cover the toaster slot, nor insert 
food covered with foil. 
Never use without the crumb tray in place. 
Only use in upright position. 
Bread may burn. Therefore do not use 
near or below curtains or other flammable 
materials. 
The appliance will get hot, especially the 
metal parts. Let it cool down before 
storing. 
Braun electric appliances meet applicable 
safety standards. Repairs on electric 
appliances (including cord replacement) 
must only be carried out by authorized 
service centres. Faulty, unqualified repair 
work may cause accidents or injury to the 
user. 
This appliance was constructed to 
process normal household quantities. 
Description
A Switch for defrosting 
B Manual stop switch 
C Switch for rewarming 
D Bread lift  
E Variable browning control 
F Bread and roll rack 
(model HT 550/HT450 only) 
G Toaster slot 
H Crumb tray 
J Cord storage
Before using for the first time, heat up the 
empty toaster 2 to 3 times at setting «4». 
This will remove possible odours caused 
by manufacturing processes.
Operation
You can toast all sizes of bread which fit 
the toaster slot. 
• Ensure the crumb tray (H) is in place. 
• Insert the bread, then push down the 
lift (D). 
• With the variable browning control (E) 
choose the degree of browning you 
prefer from «1» (light) to «7» (dark). 
• When the selected degree of browning  
has been reached, the bread will be 
lifted automatically. 
• You can lift the bread further by shifting  
the lift (D) upwards. For your 
convenience, the bread lift remains in 
the upper position. 
• If you wish to interrupt the toasting, 
push the manual stop switch (B). The 
bread will be lifted and the toaster will 
be turned off. 
• If the toaster shuts off unexpectedly, 
simply start it again. 
Jammed bread
If bread is jammed in the toaster slot (G), 
unplug the toaster, let it cool down and 
carefully remove the jammed bread with a 
non-metallic, blunt tool. 
Frozen bread
If you wish to toast frozen bread insert the 
bread, choose the degree of browning you 
prefer (browning control E), push down the 
lift (D) and then push the switch for 
defrosting (A). 
Rewarming
If you wish to rewarm toast that has cooled 
down, push down the lift (D), then push the 
switch for rewarming (C).
Bread and roll rack 
(model HT 550/HT450 only)
To warm up food which does not fit the 
toaster slot (G), you can use the bread and 
roll rack. Use the rack (F) only for bread, 
rolls and pastries. Do not attempt to use 
with cakes, pizza, baking tins or whole 
loaves. Such large foods will cause heat 
accumulation within the toaster. Also, do 
not place any rolls etc. on the rack which 
are wrapped in any kind of foil. 
To warm, switch the browning control (E) 
to the position with the roll symbol and 
push down the lift (D). 
 

Cleaning
Always unplug the appliance and allow to 
cool down before cleaning. Never clean 
the appliance under running water, nor 
immerse it in water. Clean the exterior 
surfaces with a damp cloth only. Do not 
use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. Small 
amounts of dishwashing liquids may be 
used. Never use any solvents such as 
alcohol, gasoline or benzone. Occasionally pull out and empty the crumb tray (H). 
At the end of the product's useful 
life, please dispose of it at 
appropriate collection points 
provided in your country. 
Subject to change without notice
This product conforms to the European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and 
Low Voltage 73/23/EEC.
Guarantee
We grant 1 year guarantee on the product 
commencing on the date of purchase. Within 
the guarantee period we will eliminate, free of 
charge, any defects in the appliance resulting 
from faults in materials or workmanship, 
either by repairing or replacing the complete 
appliance as we may choose. 
This guarantee extends to every country 
where this appliance is supplied by Braun or 
its appointed distributor.
This guarantee does not cover: damage due 
to improper use, normal wear or use as well 
as defects that have a negligible effect on the 
value or operation of the appliance. The 
guarantee becomes void if repairs are 
undertaken by unauthorised persons and if 
original Braun parts are not used.
To obtain service within the guarantee period, 
hand in or send the complete appliance with 
your sales receipt to an authorised Braun 
Customer Service Centre.
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