Proctor-Silex 840265800 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
BEFORE USE

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Modern Chrome

2-Slice Toaster

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WARNING

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. Always cook toaster pastries in a toaster oven broiler.

• 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

This product is intended for household use only. When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons,
including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. This appliance is not intended for use, cleaning, or

maintenance by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
are closely supervised and instructed concerning
the use of the appliance by a person responsible

for their safety. Children should be supervised to

ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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3. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be

made by children without supervision.

4. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of

children.

5. Do not operate toaster while unattended.

6. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or

knobs.

7. CAUTION: HOT SURFACE.

13. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter,

The temperature of accessible surfaces may be

high when the appliance is operating.

8. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse

cord, plug, or toaster in water or other liquid.

9. Unplug from socket when not in use and before

cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or

taking off parts, or moving toaster.

10. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged

supply cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged

in any manner. Supply cord replacement and

repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer,
its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.

11. The use of accessory attachments not

recommended by the appliance manufacturer
may cause injuries.

or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.

14. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric

burner, or in a heated oven.

15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

16. 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.

17. Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is

plugged in.

18. The bread may burn. 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. A fire may occur

if toaster is operated in an enclosed space, such
as an appliance cabinet, caddy, garage, or other
storage area.

12. Do not use outdoors.

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19. A fire may occur if toaster is used to heat rice

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Your plug is provided with a 13-amp fuse

cakes, fried foods, nonbread items, or toaster

pastries. Toaster pastries should be heated in
a toaster oven broiler. Do not heat any food

product that has been spread or iced with
margarine, butter, jelly, frosting, syrup, or other

spread. Follow Toasting Chart.

20. Failure to clean crumb tray may result in a fire

hazard.

21. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces

can break off pad and touch electrical parts
resulting in risk of electrical shock.

22. Before unplugging toaster, make sure bread lifter

is in “up” position. Never pull on the cord to

disconnect the toaster from the electrical socket;
instead, grasp the plug and pull on the plug to
disconnect the toaster.

23. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not

use another high-wattage appliance on the
same circuit with this appliance.

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approved by ASTA to B.S. 1362. If you

need a replacement fuse carrier, it must be
replaced with the same colour-coded carrier

with the same markings. Fuse covers and

carriers can be obtained from approved service
agents.

25. Do not operate this appliance by means of

an external timer or separate remote-control
system.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Recycling the Product at the End of Its Service Life

The wheeled bin symbol marked on this appliance
signifies that it must be taken over by a selective
collection system conforming to the WEEE Directive
so that it can be either recycled or dismantled in
order to reduce any impact to the environment. The
user is responsible for returning the product to the
appropriate collection facility, as specified by your
local code. For additional information regarding
applicable local laws, please contact the municipal
facility and/or local distributor.

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Parts and Features

Cord Wrap

Swing-Open
Crumb Tray

Extra-Wide Food Slots With Bread Guides

Bread Lifter/
Toast Boost

Shade Selector

CANCEL Button

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