Nostalgia Electrics HDT Instruction Manual

THE HOT DOG

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TOASTER™

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Appliance Specifications: 120 Volts 650 Watts 60 Hertz

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When usin g el ec tr ic a l ap pli ances, bas ic saf ety precautions sho ul d always be foll ow e d,
including the following:

1. Read all the safety features and instructions carefully before operating.

2. During use, DO NOT touch the top, sides or any other hot surfaces of the product
as they get hot during use. THE HOT DOG TOASTER™ basket also becomes
hot during use. DO NOT TOUCH IT.

3. A pair of tweezers is provided with THE HOT DOG TOASTER™. You can use
these to remove hot dogs from the basket.

4. DO NOT Immerse THE HOT DOG TOASTER™, cord or plug in water or any

5. Close supervision is necessary when this or any appliance is used by or near

6. Unplug f rom outle t when not in use, bef ore removing part s and before cleaning.

other liqu id.

children.

7. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or if the appliance
has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest repair
shop for examination or repair or send back to company as stated in this booklet
in the warranty.

8. Do not place pr od uc t on or ne ar fir e , hot gas or el ec tr ic burner or in a he ated

9. To disconnect, press STOP but ton to avoi d over cooking the hot dogs.

oven.

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

11. THE HOT DOG TOASTER is used for toasting only two standard size hot dogs
and two hot dog buns. This product is not designed for professional use or for
any other us e.

12. Failure to follow these instructions may involve a risk of fire or electrical shock or
may even damage t he product.

13. DO NOT try to remove the hot dogs or the buns when the toasting is on or when
it is plugged in.

14. ALWAYS use the tweezers provided to remove hot dogs and buns. DO NOT
touch or remove the basket as it becomes hot.

15. A FIRE MAY OCCUR, if while operating THE HOT DOG TOASTER™ is covered

16. A unit that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended.

by or touching materials like curtains, towels, bed sheets, draperies, walls, etc.

17. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting

from becoming entangled or tripping over a long cord.
NOTE: Duri n g the fir s t few times use d, yo u may notice a slight odor as wit h mos t n ew

cooking appliances. This is normal.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you, for purchasing THE HOT DOG TOASTER™. Now you can
experience and enjoy a br and new way of cooking your hot dogs!

THE HOT DOG TOASTER™ can toast 2 pieces each of hot dogs and buns all at
the same time and thus provi des you with the extra convenience and saves you
time.

OPERATING, USE AND HINTS FOR TO ASTING THE
PERFECT HOT DOG.

Before using THE HOT DOG TOASTER it is important to review these im port ant
facts:

THE HOT DOG TOASTER™ is designed to use only two standard size hot dogs
and two standard si ze buns.

NOTE: DO NOT use jumbo size hot dogs or buns as these might initially fit into
the basket, heat ing will cause them to swell and get tight ly jammed. If the hot
dogs get jammed in the basket , let them cool for a while and they will contr act
and can be removed easily.

All hot dogs and buns are not the same; therefore you need to adjust the variable
heat control ler accordingly.

 Room temperature dogs will cook more quickly than ones j ust removed

from the fridge.

 Warmer hot dogs and drier buns cook more quickly; cooler hot dogs and

fresher buns t ake a longer time to cook.

You are now ready for cooking the perfect hot dog.

Simply plug THE HOT DOG TOASTER™ into the electrical socket. Pl ace two
standard size hot dogs in the basket.

Carefull y open two hot dog buns and place them in the semi-circle openings.
Consider the cooki ng time variations as explai ned above, adjust the heat control
knob and push the lever down.

After the toasti ng ti m e is completed, the basket will automatically pop up. To
shorten the cooki ng time after you have begun, sim ply t urn the heat control knob
to a lighter sett ing or all the way to the left or press the STOP button t o stop the
cooking process.

Unplug the toast er, remo ve the basket and crumb tray, after they have
completely cool ed, clean and return them to the toast er and store the toaster in a
safe place unti l i ts next use.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

THE HOT DOG TOASTER™ is made with a special inner design and
constructi on. Follow the instructi ons to give you best toasting results.

A. Lift the toaster by the handles only.
B. Use only standard size hot dogs and hot dog buns. Do not try to

remove hot dog or hot dog buns if they get jammed inside the basket

C. Clean outer surface of THE HOT DOG TOASTER™ with a soft damp

D. Use soapy water to clean the basket and tw eezer bef ore and after use.
E. Make sure THE HOT DOG TOASTER is completely cooled before

F. Unplug THE HOT DOG TOASTER before removing the crumb tray from

G. Do not operated toaster without at least one hot dog and/or one bun in

H. Never use THE HOT DOG TOASTER™ without the hot dogs / bun

NOTE: DO NOT USE FROZEN HOT DOGS IN THE HOT DOG TOASTER. Be
sure to thaw them out thoroughly before placing in unit. It is preferable to use

buns and hot dogs at room temperature to ensure predict able heating.

without first unplugging the toaster.

cloth and only when it i s unplugged and completely cooled.

storing or cleaning.

the base. Crumbs in the mechani sm m ust be removed by blowing or
gentle shaking. Crum b tray must be cleaned regularly.

place.

basket, and crumb tr ay in place.

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