KitchenAid KMT3115BM, KMT3115DG, KMT5115DG, KMT5115BM, KMT3115OB Owner's Manual

KMT3115

KMT5115

PARTS AND FEATURES

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

2-slice (KMT3115)

High lift
lever

Shade control
lever

4-slice (KMT5115)

Extra-wide
slot

Crumb tray
(not shown)

Cord guide
(not shown)

Function
buttons

Extra-wide
slots

High lift
lever

Shade control
lever

Crumb tray
(not shown)

Cord guide
(not shown)

Function
buttons

TOASTER SAFETY

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, 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 immerse cord, plugs, or Toaster in
water or other liquid.

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

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts.

6. WARNING - To prevent electric shock, unplug before servicing.

7. Do not operate the Toaster with a damaged cord or plug, or after the Toaster
malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the Toaster to
the nearest Authorized Service Center for examination, repair, or adjustment.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF”, then remove plug from wall outlet.

10. The use of accessories not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause re,
electric shock, or injury.

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TOASTER SAFETY

11. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.

12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

13. Do not use Toaster for other than intended use.

14. Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted in the
Toaster as they may involve a risk of re or electric shock.

15. A re may occur if the Toaster is covered with or touching ammable material,
including curtains, draperies, walls and the like when in operation.

16. Do not attempt to dislodge food when the Toaster is plugged in.

17. Do not operate Toaster unattended.

18. When heating toaster pastries, always use the lightest toast color setting.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This product is designed for household use only.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Voltage: 120 V~
Frequency: 60 Hz
Wattage: KMT3115 900 W
KMT5115 1600 W

NOTE: Your Toaster has a 3 prong grounded
plug. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this plug will fit in an outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit in the outlet, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug
in any way.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or technician install an outlet
near the appliance.

A short power supply cord (or detachable
power supply cord) should be used to reduce
the risk resulting from becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord.

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USING THE TOASTER

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.

FUNCTION BUTTONS

BAGEL

Toasts the inside of a cut bagel without burning the
bagel’s outside surface.

DEFROST

Defrosts and toasts frozen food.

A LITTLE LONGER

Allows you to toast something for just
“a little longer”.

REHEAT

Quickly reheats previously toasted food.

CANCEL

Cancels the toasting cycle and raises your bread for
removal.

GETTING STARTED

Before using your Toaster for the first time, check the extra-wide slot(s) and remove any
packing or printed material that might have fallen inside during shipping or handling.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the Toaster, do not probe inside the toaster slots with any
metal objects, including utensils.

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Tuck the power cord into the channel of the cord
guide on the bottom of the Toaster so that it exits

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NOTE: You may see light smoke the first time you use the Toaster. This is normal. The smoke
is harmless and will soon dissipate.

from the rear of the Toaster beneath the crumb tray.
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

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USING THE TOASTER

TOASTING

NOTE: All images shown are of the 2-slice Toaster, model KMT3115.

Insert bread or other food to be toasted into the
slot(s).

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NOTE: The age, type, and moisture level of different breads may require different shade
settings. For example, dry bread will brown more rapidly than moist bread and will require a
lighter setting.

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TIP: For even toasting, toast only one bread type and
thickness at a time. If toasting bagels, be sure to press
the Bagel button ( ). See “Toasting bagels.”

Select your desired shade by raising the shade control
lever for darker toasting or lowering the lever for
lighter toasting.

Press down on the high lift lever to start the toasting
cycle. The toast will pop up automatically at the end of
the cycle and the Toaster will turn off.

NOTE: If using a function button, you must lower the high lift lever first before selecting the
function. The LED light next to the function will be lit while the function is in use.

To cancel toasting at any time, press (Cancel). The

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toast will pop up and the Toaster will turn off.
TIP: For smaller items, lift up on the high lift lever to

raise toast above the top of the Toaster.

TOASTING BAGELS

Your Toaster features a special setting for bagels, ensuring optimal heating time for the
best results. The heating elements will adjust to nicely toast the inside of a cut bagel
without burning the outside surface.

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Insert bagels as indicated by the bagel icon on top of
the Toaster.

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With the shade control lever set to your desired shade,

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TIP: The Bagel function can be used at the same time as the Defrost function.

press down on the high lift lever to start the toasting
cycle.

Press ; the Bagel indicator light will glow. The
bagel(s) will pop up automatically at the end of the
cycle and the Toaster will turn off.

DEFROST

The Defrost function adds extra time to the toasting cycle to defrost frozen items before
toasting them.

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Insert bread or other food to be toasted into the
slot(s).

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With the shade control lever set to your desired shade,
press down on the high lift lever to start the toasting
cycle.

Press ; the Defrost indicator light will glow. The toast
will pop up automatically at the end of the cycle and
the Toaster will turn off.

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USING THE TOASTER

A LITTLE LONGER

This function allows you to toast something for just “a little longer” at the touch of a
button without changing your favorite setting. Use this function after the toasting cycle is
complete and the toast has risen.

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Press down on the high lift lever to lower the toast
again into the Toaster to resume toasting.

Press . The toast will pop up automatically at the
end of the cycle and the Toaster will turn off.

REHEAT

This function allows you to quickly reheat previously toasted foods.

Insert the previously toasted food into the slot(s).

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NOTE: Do not place food with butter or any other
topping in the Toaster. Use the Reheat function with
dry foods only.

Press down on the high lift lever to start the toasting
cycle.

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Press . The toast will pop up automatically at the
end of the cycle and the Toaster will turn off, or you
may press at any time to cancel the function.

NOTE: No shade adjustment is necessary — the
Reheat function overrides whatever shade level you
have set.

CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING THE TOASTER

IMPORTANT: The crumb tray will be hot immediately following a toasting cycle. Allow the
Toaster to cool before emptying the crumb tray.

IMPORTANT: Unplug the Toaster and let it cool before cleaning.
NOTE: For consistent browning results, empty the crumb tray after each use.

Wipe the Toaster with a soft, damp cotton cloth. Do

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NOTE: If grease or oil splatters on the Toaster, wipe splatters away immediately using a clean,
damp cotton cloth.

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not use paper towels, abrasive cleansers, or liquid
cleaning products. Do not immerse the Toaster in
water.

Press the “push” icon located in the center of the
crumb tray.

Once the crumb tray has opened slightly, slide it out
of the Toaster and shake the crumbs into a waste
container.

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IMPORTANT: Be sure to open the crumb tray by pressing the “push” icon. Forcing the crumb
tray open may damage the crumb tray.

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NOTE: KitchenAid does not recommend the use of a toaster cover.

The crumb tray should be hand washed only.

Replace crumb tray by sliding it back into its slot, and
pressing in on the center of the crumb tray until it
clicks into place.

NOTE: Do not use the Toaster without the crumb tray
installed.

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE

KITCHENAID® TOASTER WARRANTY FOR THE 50 UNITED STATES,
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, AND CANADA

This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Toasters operated in the
50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

Length of Warranty: One Year Full Warranty from date of purchase.
KitchenAid Will Pay

for Your Choice of:

Hassle-Free Replacement of your Toaster. See the next page
for details on how to arrange for service, or call the Customer
eXperience Center toll-free at 1-800-541-6390.
OR
The replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects
in materials and workmanship. Service must be provided by an
Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.

KitchenAid Will
Not Pay for:

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXCLUDED
TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY
BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR, OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD
ALLOWED BY LAW. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS
OR EXCLUSIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.

IF THIS PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED, CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ACCORDING TO THE
TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA
DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

A. Repairs when your Toaster is used in other than normal

single family home use.

B. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse or

abuse.

C. Any shipping or handling costs to deliver your

Toaster to an Authorized Service Center.

D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for Toasters

operated outside the 50 United States, District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico, and Canada.

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