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READ BEFORE USE.
HTS450
LIRE AVANT D’UTILISER.
LEA ANTES DE USAR.
(120 V, 2200 watts)
HTS455
(208/240 V, 2000/2600 watts)
4-Slice Toaster
Operation Manual
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HTS450
(120 V, 2200 watts)
HTS455
(208/240 V
, 2000/2600 watts)
Grille-pain à 4 fentes
Manuel d’utilisation
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HTS450
(120 V, 2200 watts)
HTS455
(208/240 V, 2000/2600 watts)
Tostador para 4
rebanadas
Manual de uso
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Toaster Safety
IMPORTANT: This operation manual should be reviewed with all equipment operators as part of your
perator training program.
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wWARNING
Fire Hazard
To reduce the risk of fire:
• Do not operate while unattended.
• Do not use with food that has been spread
with butter, jelly, frosting, etc.
• Do not use with rice cakes, fried foods, frozen
prepared foods or non-bread items.
• Do not use with toaster pastries.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not operate toaster while unattended.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
4. Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is
plugged in.
5. To protect against electrical shock, do not
immerse cord, plug, or toaster in water or other
liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking
off parts, or moving toaster.
7. Do not operate toaster with a damaged cor
plug or after toaster malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free
technical services number for information on
examination, repair or adjustment.
8. Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils
must not be inserted in a toaster as they may
involve a risk of fire or electric shock.
9. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can
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risk of electrical shock.
10. A fire may occur if toaster is covered or touching
flammable material, including curtains, draperies,
walls, overhead cabinets, paper or plastic
products, cloth towels, and the like, when in
operation.
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esulting in
11. Do not operate toaster in an enclosed space,
12. Do not cook, warm, or toast rice cakes, fried
13. Failure to clean crumb tray at least once daily may
14. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric
15. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
16. The use of accessory attachments not
17. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
18. Before unplugging toaster, make sure bread lifter is
19. Do not use outdoors.
20. Do not use toaster for other than intended use.
• Do not cover or use near curtains, walls,
cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth
towels, etc.
• Closely supervise when used by or near
children.
• Always unplug toaster when not in use.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or fire.
such as an appliance cabinet, caddy, garage or
other storage area.
foods, non-bread items or toaster pastries. Do not
heat any food product that has been spread or
iced with margarine, butter, jelly, frosting, syrup, or
other spread. Follow Toasting Guide.
result in a fire hazard.
burner, or in a heated oven.
recommended by the appliance manufacturer
may cause injuries.
counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the
stove.
in “up” position.
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
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Safety Alert Symbols
The following safety alert symbols are used throughout
his manual to alert you to the safety hazards described
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elow.
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Technical Services
Electrical Shock Hazard
isconnect power before
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cleaning toaster.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death or electrical shock.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded outlet.
o not remove ground.
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Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Burn Hazard
Always use caution when handling hot
food items.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in burns.
For assistance or replacement parts, call our
Technical Services number:
866-285-1087 or 910-693-4277
8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST Monday – Friday
www.commercial.hamiltonbeach.com
Power Requirements
Use a fused electric outlet for the toaster. Depending on the model of your toaster, the plug will look like
the following to meet power requirements:
Ground
prong
NEMA 5-20P
120 VAC, 60Hz
Ground
prong
NEMA 6-15P
208/240 VAC, 60 Hz
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Parts and Features
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The parts and features for the 4-slice toaster are shown on this page. Become familiar with all parts and
eatures before using your toaster.
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Bread Slots
Bread Lifter
Cancel
Button
Crumb
Tray
Shade
Selector Dial
Bread/Bagel (Bun)
Selector Switch
For added flexibility, the toaster is equipped with
separate controls for the left and right sides.
ead Lifters –
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Push down bread lifter(s) to start toaster. Press
cancel to stop toasting during a cycle.
Shade Selector Dials –
The shade selector dials range from light toast (1) to
dark toast (9). Adjust by turning the dial to the desired
setting.
Bread/Bagel (Bun) Selector Switches
Bread – Push up for toasting bread items.
Bagel (Bun) – Push down for toasting bagels, buns,
or English muffins.
Cancel Button –
To cancel or end a cycle, press this button and the
cycle will stop.
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HTS455 only
208V
240V
Select the correct voltage for your
electrical system using the switch on the
back of the toaster.
Toasting Guide
FOOD
Regular bread
English muf
fins 7 Bagel
Bagels or buns
Fr
ozen bread 7 Bread
Shade
Setting
3 to 6 Bread
7 Bagel
Frozen bagels 9 Bagel
Frozen waffles 9 Bread
Toaster pastries (such as Pop Tarts
ecommended for use in a toaster
Not r
toaster – ALWAYS set to lowest shade setting, NEVER
heat cracked, broken or warped pastries, and NEVER
leave unattended.
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Pop T
art is a r
ed trademark of the Kellogg Co.
egister
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Bread/Bagel
Switch Setting
. If you must use
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Troubleshooting Guide
Problem . . . Solution . . .
Toast/bagel/bun too
light or too dark
Toast only done on
one side, or
bagels/buns toasted
on both sides
Bread lifter will not
latch in the down
position.
Thick food item
is wedged in the
toaster slot.
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• Turn the shade selector knob to adjust the setting. See the Toasting Guide for
recommended settings.
If only preparing two slices, be sure the controls for that side of the toaster are
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set to the desired settings.
Bread / Bagel (Bun) selector switch in wrong position. Change setting for the
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correct food type. See graphic on top of toaster for proper bagel orientation.
• The bread lifters will not latch down if the toaster is not plugged in or in the event
of a power outage.
If a food item becomes jammed, the toaster will shut of
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f automatically
. Unplug the
toaster and allow it to cool. Then, carefully remove the jammed food item with a
wooden utensil.