DeLonghi RT200, RT400 Directions For Use Manual

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
RETRO TOASTER

D‘Longhi products are the finest and most versatile
products available. Please read this booklet carefully to
ensure you obtain the fullest benefit from your appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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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. Turn unit off and 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 damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may
cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let the cord hang over edge of a table or counter top 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 appliance for other than its intended use.

12. OVERSIZE FOODS OR METAL FOIL PACKAGES OR UTENSILS MUST NOT BE
INSERTED INTO THE TOASTER AS THEY MAY CREATE A FIRE OR RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK

13. DO NOT COVER THE TOASTER OR ALLOW TO TOUCH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS,
INCLUDING CURTAINS, DRAPERIES, WALLS AND THE LIKE WHEN IN
OPERATION. DO NOT OPERATE UNDER WALL CABINETS.

14. Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Unplug the toaster and allow to cool down before carefully removing the obstruction.
Do not use a knife, for or similar sharp implement as these may cause damage to the
heating elements.

15. To protect against the risk of fire, do not put rice cakes or pastry items in this toaster.

16. Clean the crumbs out of your toaster frequently. Do not operate the toaster without the
crumb tray being replaced in its correct position.

17. CAUTION: NEVER LEAVE THE TOASTER UNATTENDED DURING USE.

This product is for household use only

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DELONGHI RETRO TOASTER

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Model RT400 - 4 Slice toaster

1. Bread Slot

2. Loading Handle

3. Color Control Knob

4. Defrost Control

5. Stop/Cancel control

6. Bagel Control

7. Crumb Tray

Model RT200 - 2 Slice Toaster

1. Bread Slot

2. Loading Handle

3. Color Control Knob

4. Defrost Control

5. Stop/Cancel control

6. Bagel Control

7. Crumb Tray

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! Your product is equipped with a polarized alternating plug (a plug having one

bade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact a
qualified electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.

! Plug the cord into a 120 volt AC outlet
! Handle the cord carefully for longer life; avoid jerking or straining the cord at

the plug and appliance connections.

NOTE: The toaster elements may give off an unpleasant smell during initial

heat-up due to dust which may have accumulated on them. This is
normal for a new appliance.

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Carefully unpack the product and remove all packaging materials. To remove
any dust that may have accumulated during packaging, simply wipe the toaster
exterior with a clean, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Do not put the
toaster, cord or plug in water.

USING YOUR RETRO TOASTER

1. Make sure you have read and understood the section on Important
Safeguards.

2. Ensure the loading handle is in the raised position, and the color setting level
are set in the middle. Unravel the power cord. Check that the crumb tray is
in place and there is nothing in the toaster slot. Plug the power cord into the
wall outlet.

3. Place the bread centrally into the slots. Press the loading handle fully down
until it latches. This starts the toasting cycle. Please note that the loading
handle will not lock down unless the toaster has power supplied to it. When
toasting is complete, the handle will return to the raised loading position.

4. Toasted bread can now be removed and more slices loaded. If the toast is
not dark enough, turn the browning control knob to a higher number,
indicating darker toasting. If the toast is too dark, turn the browning control
knob at a lower number, indicating lighter toasting, before inserting the next
slices of bread. Making adjustments to the browning control while toasting
is in progress will not change the degree of browning originally selected.

DEFROST CONTROL

When toasting frozen bread, by depressing the defrost control, the toasting
cycle is lengthened without the need to adjust the browning control. The red
indicator light illuminates when defrost function is engaged.

BAGEL CONTROL

The bagel control on your toaster allows you to have perfectly toasted bagels
and English muffins, with the cut sides toasted and the bottoms warmed. To

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toast bagels or English muffins, first slice in half, then place the cut halves
into each slot with cut sides facing outwards from the middle of each pair of
slots. Press down on the toasting lever and press the bagel control switch,
the red indicator light illuminates when the bagel function is engaged.

CRUMB TRAY

Remove crumbs by simply removing the crumb tray located at the bottom of
the toaster.

EXTRA LIFT HANDLE

Useful for small size of bread to prevent your hand touching the hot surface.

HINTS FOR PERFECT TOASTING

• Toasting is a combination of cooking and drying the bread. Therefore
differences in the moisture level from one bread to another can affect your
toasting time.

• When toasting more than one slice of bread, use bread of similar size,
thickness and freshness. Stale bread or thin bread toasts more rapidly
than fresh or thick bread.

• If you are toasting a single slice of bread, set the heat selector to a lighter
setting to avoid over toasting

• The food should fit freely into the toasting slot, never force the food.

• Bread which has been toasted but not buttered may be reheated. Set the
browning control knob to a lighter setting.

IMPORTANT

1. Do not use very thin or broken slices or operate toaster without bread.

2. Never place foods in toaster which may drip fillings or coating while being
toasted. Apart from making cleaning difficult, damage may be caused to
the toaster and a fire hazard created.

3. Never force oversized foods into the bread slot.

4. Never insert a fork or other instruments into the toaster to free bread, as
this may damage the heating elements or create safety hazard.
Disconnect the unit from the power cord outlet, turn the toaster upside
down and shake gently.

5. Since a variety of food products are packaged in aluminum foil, do not
place such packages in the toaster as they may create safety hazard.

6. Never cover the bread slots while toasting.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

1. Always unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet and allow to cool
completely before cleaning.

2. To remove any crumbs, pull out the crumb tray, clean it and then replace it.
Never operate the toaster without the crumb tray.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

What Does This Warranty Cover? We warrant each appliance to be free from defects in material and

workmanship. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to replacement or repair, free of charge at our
factory or authorized service centers, of any defective part or parts thereof other than parts damaged in
transit, which shall be returned to us, transportation prepaid. This warranty shall apply only if the appliance
is used in accordance with the factory directions which accompany it, and on an Alternating Current (AC)
circuit.

How Long Does the Coverage Last? This warranty runs for one year from the date of delivery and
applies only to the original purchaser for use.

What Does This Warranty Not Cover? This warranty does not cover defects or damage of the appliance
which results from repairs or alterations to the appliance outside our factory or authorized service centers,
not shall it apply to any appliance which has been subject to abuse, misuse, negligence or accidents. Also,
consequential and incidental damages resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any breach of
contract or breach of this warranty are not recoverable under this warranty. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.

How Do You Get Service? If repairs become necessary or spare parts are needed, please write to:

DeLonghi America, Inc.

Park 80 West Plaza One Suite 410

Saddle Brook, NJ 07662

or call Service Tel No: 1-800-322-3848

The above warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties and representations. All implied warranties are
limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above. This limitation does not apply if you enter into an

extended warranty with DeLonghi. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
last, so the above exclusions may not apply to you. DeLonghi does not authorize any other person or
company to assume for it any liability in connection with the sale or use of its appliance.

How Does State Law Apply? This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.

3. DO NOT PLACE THE TOASTER OR ANY PARTS IN WATER.

4. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents. The outside surface may be
wiped with a soft damp cloth and dried thoroughly. If necessary a mild
cleaning detergent can be applied to the cloth, but not directly on the
toaster, before cleaning.

5. To free broken toast, disconnect the unit from the power outlet, turn the
toaster upside down and shake gently.

6. NEVER TOUCH THE ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER
WITH A BRUSH OR OTHER IMPLEMENT.

7. If the toaster is damaged repair and adjustment must be performed by the
manufacturer or an authorized service representative.

8. This appliance is for household use only and not for commercial or
industrial use.