Rival TT9260-WN User Manual

©2004 The Rival Company

A Division of The Holmes Group, Inc.

Printed in China TT9260-WN/428-1253

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) year
from date of original purchase. If you have a claim under this warranty please follow these procedures:

1) Within the first 45 days from date of original purchase, defective product should be returned to original
place of purchase for replacement (with proof-of-purchase).

2) Within the first 12 months from date of purchase the manufacturer will repair or replace (at no charge) the
defective product if it is delivered freight prepaid during that period to an authorized service station. To obtain
warranty service visit:

www.rivalproducts.com

Or, you may write to Rival c/o The Holmes Group, attention: Consumer Returns, 32B Spur Drive, El Paso, TX

79906. Proof of purchase is required when requesting warranty service - SAVE YOUR SALES RECEIPT. This
warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and does not apply to commercial use, unreasonable use,
or to damage to the product (not resulting from defect or malfunction) while in the possession of the
consumer. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for consequential, incidental, or commercial
losses caused by the use of this product. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential losses, so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.

TT9260-WN

Toast-Excel®Toaster

Owner’s Guide

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to service this product.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from

entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord may be
used with care; however, the marked electrical rating should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the toaster. The extension cord should not
be allowed to drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over unintentionally.

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BEFORE USING YOUR TOASTER

NOTE: When first used, your appliance may smoke slightly. Any smoke
or odor is normal and will not recur after a few uses.
Your new Rival®Toaster has a cool touch exterior design that stays cool
to the touch.

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than

the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug

is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the

plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. If the plug fits loosely into
the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury, do not
immerse toaster, cord or plug, 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 unit
to cool before putting on or taking off parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after
the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
Call

Rival’s Customer Service Department (see warranty)

to return for

examination, repair, or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

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

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

11. To disconnect, unplug from wall outlet.

12. Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted
in a toaster as they may involve a risk of fire or electrical shock.

13. A fire may occur if this toaster is covered or touching flammable material,
including curtains, draperies, walls, and like material, when in operation.

14. Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in.

15. Failure to clean crumb tray may result in a fire hazard.

16. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad
and touch electrical parts, involving a risk of electrical shock.

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

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IMPORTANT

• Remove all protective wrappings from food before placing in toasting
slots.

•Avoid toasting foods with ”runny” frostings, icings or open fillings.

•Avoid torn slices of bread and broken pastries which may get lodged
in toasting slots.

•To remove lodged food, unplug toaster and allow to cool completely.
Turn upside down and shake. NEVER INSERT FORK OR OTHER

METAL OBJECT INTO TOASTING SLOTS.

• Different breads require different settings.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR RIVAL®TOASTER

CAUTION: Unplug. Never immerse toaster in water.

1. Allow unit to cool completely.

2. Wipe outside with soft, damp cloth. Never use abrasive cleanser or
steel wool to clean.

3. Slide crumb tray out in back bottom of toaster and empty crumbs.
Wipe surface with damp cloth to remove stubborn spots.

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HOW TO TOAST BREAD

1. Plug power cord into 120 volt AC outlet.

2. Adjust browning control to desired lightness or darkness. Turn knob
clockwise for darker toast.

3. Insert bread into toasting slots. Depress bread lever. The wire basket will
automatically adjust to the thickness of food, centering it vertically for
even browning.

4. Toast will automatically pop up when selected browning is reached and
unit will shut off. Additional Extra Lift feature allows you to lift the lever
higher to easily remove the toast.

5. It is highly recommended that you press the CANCEL button when you
wish to shut off the toaster mid-cycle. Pushing up the TOASTING LEVER
can be harmful to your toaster.

6. This toaster comes equipped with an automatic safety shut-off feature.
If food becomes jammed or lodged inside the toaster and cannot be
removed easily, the unit will automatically shut off. To remove lodged
food, unplug toaster and allow to cool completely. Turn upside down
and shake. NEVER INSERT FORK OR OTHER MET AL OBJECT INTO
TOASTING SLOTS. Continue to use toaster normally.

7. When not using your toaster, unplug cord from wall outlet.

HOW TO TOAST PASTRIES AND OTHER CONVENIENCE FOODS

Many varieties of fresh or frozen pastries and convenience foods may be
heated in your toaster. Exact settings are difficult to recommend due to
personal preference; experiment to suit individual taste. Set browning
control to the third position ( ) for fresh pastry or sixth position ( )
for frozen pastry and adjust to personal taste.

NOTE: Some frozen pastries and convenience foods require two cycles
for desired result. Rotate knob to the "snowflake ( )” to defrost foods.

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