Cuisinart CPT-120RC User Manual

Compact 2-Slice Toaster

CPT-120RC

INSTRUCTION

BOOKLET

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, 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 place any part of the
toaster in water or other liquid. See instructions for cleaning.

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

5. Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before cleaning or handling.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or
damaged in any way, or if it is not operating properly. Return
the toaster to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for
examination, repair or mechanical or electrical adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
Cuisinart may cause injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or countertop
or touch hot surfaces.

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

11. Do not use this toaster for other than intended use.

12. Oversize foods, metal foil packages or utensils must not
be inserted in the toaster, as they may involve a risk of fire
or electric shock.

13. A fire may occur if the toaster is covered or touching
flammable materials, such as curtains, draperies or walls
when in operation. Do not operate under
wall cabinets.

14. Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged
into electrical outlet.

15. To avoid possibility of fire, do not leave toaster unattended
during use.

16. To disconnect, push the cancel button, then remove plug
from wall.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer
extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised
in their use.

If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance, and the longer 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.

NOTICE:This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other).

As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to
defeat this safety feature.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Important Safeguards......................................................... Page 3

Introduction ........................................................................ Page 4

Features and Benefits........................................................ Page 4

Use and Care..................................................................... Page 5

Cleaning and Maintenance ................................................ Page 6

Warranty............................................................................. Page 7

INTRODUCTION

This Cuisinart®Compact Toaster is the perfect fit for any kitchen. Streamlined
to sit sideways or face forward on your kitchen counter,
its controls are within easy reach either way. The LED lights next to
each button let you monitor the toasting process. The 9-setting LED backlit
browning dial makes it easier than ever to choose the shade you want.

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products are famous for convenience, and this toaster is no excep­tion. Our Extra-Lift lever lets you bring small items higher up for
easy removal. Cleanup and storage are simple, with a slide-out crumb
tray, wipe-clean housing and a clutter-free cord wrap feature.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Dual Toasting Slots

1-1/2 inch (3.8 cm) slot toasts a wide variety of breads.

2. Extra Lift Carriage Control Lever

Brings the toast close to the top of the toaster, making it easy
to remove the smallest items.

3. Browning Control

Sets desired toast color from light to dark, with nine browning levels.

4. Bagel Button

Adds extra time to toasting cycle. LED lights when selected.

5. Defrost Button

Defrosts and toasts frozen bread. LED lights when selected.

6. Reheat Button

Reheats without browning or toasting. LED lights when selected.

7. Cancel Button

Interrupts toasting process.

8. Slide-out Crumb Tray (Not Shown)

Pulls out to clean crumbs that collect in bottom of toaster.

9. Cord Storage (Not Shown)

Takes up excess cord and keeps countertop neat.

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USE AND CARE

Unwind the power cord. Check that the crumb tray is in place and
that there is nothing in the toaster slot. Plug power cord into the
wall outlet.

1. Insert Slice(s) of Bread.

Be sure that multiple slices do not overlap and that the carriage

is in the up position.

2. Set the Browning Control.

Turn rotary dial to the desired position:

Dial Setting Color

1-3 light
4-6 medium
7-9 dark

LED illuminates number to indicate shade selected.

Some notes on browning:

Toasting is a combination of cooking and drying of the bread.
Therefore, differences in moisture level from one bread to another
can result in varying toasting times.

• For slightly dry bread, use a lower setting than you normally

would.

• For very fresh bread or whole wheat bread, use a higher setting

than normal.

• Breads with very uneven surfaces (such as English muffins) will

require a higher toast setting.

• Thickly cut pieces of bread (including bagels) will take longer to

toast, sometimes significantly longer, since more moisture must
be evaporated from the bread before toasting can occur. Very
thick pieces may require two cycles.

• When toasting raisin or other fruit breads, remove any loose

raisins, etc. from the surface of the bread before placing into the
toaster. This will help prevent fruit pieces from falling into the
toaster or sticking on the guide wires in the slot.

• Before toasting bagels, slice each bagel into two equal halves.

Single Slice Toasting:

If you are toasting a single slice of bread, set the heat selector to a
lighter setting than you normally would. The toaster is designed to
heat the whole toasting chamber for two slices. By lowering the
heat for a single slice, you won't overtoast.

Notes on Specialty Uses:

The following breads and pastries should be warmed using the
"Defrost" button:

Frozen Waffles, Pancakes, French Toast and Frozen Bagels

Toaster pastries: Exercise caution with toaster pastries; the filling

can become quite hot, long before the surface of the pastry
becomes browned. Never leave toaster pastries unattended while
toasting or warming.

3. To Begin Toasting.

Press the carriage lever until it locks into the down position.

4. To Stop Toasting.

When the toasting cycle is finished, the toast will be raised. If
you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply press the
"Cancel" button.

Tips:

• Never force foods into the toasting slot. Foods should fit freely
between the guide wires.

• Do not place buttered breads or pastries with fillings or frostings
in the toaster, as this could create a fire hazard.

• Uneven toasting is usually due to bread slices of uneven
thickness.

• After use, unplug your toaster from the electrical outlet.

Defrost Button

The "Defrost" button is designed to first defrost and then toast the
bread, which extends the toasting cycle slightly.