2 Slice Toaster
Model RHT2RET
Instructions and Warranty
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
appliance 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. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
Contact Consumer Service for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
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, press the CANCEL Button, then remove plug from
wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Oversize foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be
inserted in a Toaster as they may involve a risk of fire or
electric shock.
14. A fire may occur if toasters are covered or touching flammable
material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in
operation.
15. Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For household use only
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Additional Important Safeguards
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and
escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken
to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or
damage to property.
1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and
safety instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All
users of this appliance must read and understand this Instruction
Guide before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in
water, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach
into the water!
3. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and
on all sides for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while
it is touching or near curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels
or other flammable materials.
4. To reduce the risk of fire, do not leave this appliance unattended
during use.
5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
press the CANCEL Button and unplug the cord. Do not use or
attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance!
6. The cord to this appliance should only be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical wall outlet.
7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
8. Use the Toaster on a hard, flat surface. Do not place it near a
flame or heat or on a soft surface (such as carpet). Avoid placing
it where it may tip over during use. Dropping the Toaster could
cause it to malfunction.
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Never attempt to dislodge
food inside the Toaster while the Toaster is plugged in. Doing so
could cause an electrical shock hazard or a risk of fire.
CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat
for some time after turning off. Always use oven mitts when
handling hot materials and allow metal parts to cool before
cleaning. Do not place anything on top of the Toaster while it is
operating or while it is hot.
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CAUTION:
DO NOT toast pastries with runny fillings or frosting.
DO NOT toast torn slices of bread.
DO NOT place buttered bread or wrapped food into the Toaster.
DO NOT toast small-size breads, mini-baguettes, breadsticks, etc.
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 in
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.
Short Cord Instructions
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Do not use an extension cord with this product.
Plasticizer Warning
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating to the finish of the
countertop or tabletop or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC
coasters or place mats between the appliance and the finish of
the countertop or tabletop.
Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent
blemishes may occur or stains can appear.
Electric Power
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
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Getting to Know Your Russell Hobbs®
2 Slice Toaster
Product may vary slightly from illustrations.
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Figure 1
1. Toasting Slots
2. Toast Color Display
3. CANCEL Button
4. Toast Color Control
5. Crumb Tray (P/N 22809)
6. REHEAT Button
7. FROZEN Button
8. Toasting Lever
9. Cord Storage Wrap
(not shown)
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Before Using For The First Time
1. Remove all packaging materials including those which may be
inside the Toasting Slots or Toasting Lever slot.
2. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use
abrasive cleaners.
3. Do not put the Toaster, cord or plug in water.
4. Be sure the Crumb Tray is pushed all the way into the Toaster and
the Toasting Lever is in the UP position.
5. Unwrap power cord from Cord Storage Area on underside of
Toaster and plug into a 120V AC outlet.
6. Turn the Toast Color Control to the lightest setting.
7. Lower the Toasting Lever until it locks in place. Operate without
bread once or twice to burn off any manufacturing residue. You
may notice a slight amount of smoke; this is normal and will stop
as the heating elements continue to heat.
Operating Instructions
1. Be sure no bread or other objects are inside the Toasting Slot.
Place Toaster on a flat, level, heat resistant surface and plug the
power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
2. Position the Toast Color Control to desired setting. The first time
you toast, it is best to use both Toasting Slots; position the Toast
Color Control to Medium (mid-way between Light and Dark); then
adjust each subsequent toasting to your preference.
3Remove all protective wrappings from food before placing into
the Toasting Slots. Avoid toasting torn bread slices that may get
lodged in Toasting Slot.
4. Insert the bread into the Toasting Slots. Lower the Toasting Lever
until it locks into place. When the bread is lowered into position,
it will automatically begin to toast.
NOTE: The Toasting Lever will not lock into position unless the
Toaster is plugged in!
NOTE: When toasting a single slice, the bread may be placed in
either Toasting Slot.
NOTE: To prevent a fire hazard, never place bread over the opening
of the Toaster, but always place it into the Slots.
NOTE: DO NOT change the Toast Color Control selection during the
toasting cycle.
Color Control to adjust the browning level. Replace bread and
toast until the desired toast color is achieved.
5. When the toast reaches the selected browning level, it will pop
up automatically.
First press the CANCEL Button; then turn the Toast
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Operating Instructions (continued)
6. Remove bread from Toasting Slots. Use care when removing bread
as the bread and Toaster will still be hot.
7. Unplug cord from wall outlet when not in use.
IMPORTANT: Never use a fork or sharp-edged utensil to remove
toast, because that may damage the heating element or
cause injury.
CANCEL Button
To stop or interrupt any Toasting cycle, press the CANCEL Button. The
bread will automatically rise and the Toaster will turn off.
Convenience Food Toasting
Extra wide Toasting Slots accommodate many varieties of packaged
convenience food available today, both frozen and non-frozen (shelf
pastry). Since toaster foods and individual tastes vary, it is difficult to
recommend exact Toast Color Control settings. However, after a little
experimentation you will discover the best setting for your needs. You
may also wish to refer to the heating instructions on food packaging.
Pastry
For best results, follow the instructions printed on the pastry package.
If the package does not have instructions, position the Toast Color
Control to Medium (mid-way between Light and Dark). Some pastries
may require a second toasting cycle.
NOTE: Do not use this Toaster for toasting pastry items with runny-
type frosting or open fillings.
Non-Frozen Shelf Pastry
Move the Toast Color Control to a lighter setting. For thicker
convenience foods, it may be necessary to turn the Toast Color Control
clockwise for a longer toasting cycle.
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REHEAT Button / Reheating Toast
This Toaster has a special setting for reheating toast, which overrides
the Toast Color Control.
To reheat toast which has cooled, place it in one of the toasting slots,
lower the Toasting Lever, then press the REHEAT Button. The toast will
be given a short burst of heat before popping up.
NOTE: Only reheat plain, unbuttered toast.
FROZEN Button / Frozen Bread
Leave the Toast Color Control at its normal setting, place the frozen
bread into the toasting slots, lower the Toasting Lever, then press the
FROZEN Button.
The toasting time will be altered automatically to give the same
degree of browning you get with unfrozen bread.
Removing Lodged Foods
If a piece of bread or any other toaster food becomes lodged in either
of the Toasting Slots, unplug the Toaster and allow it to cool. Hold the
Toasting Lever down. Turn the Toaster upside down and shake the food
loose.
IMPORTANT: Never use a fork or sharp-edged utensil to remove
toast, because that may damage the heating element or
cause injury.
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Important Points
•Remove all protective wrappings from food before placing in the
Toasting Slot.
• For best results, clean the Crumb Tray frequently.
• Different breads require different color settings. Raise Toasting
Lever manually or press the CANCEL Button at any time to check
toast color.
• Do not block top opening. Do not place any object over the
top opening.
• Do not toast buttered bread or buttered pita bread. Melted butter
will cause fire.
• When toasting more than one slice of bread, use slices of similar
size, thickness and freshness.
• Stale bread, thin bread or sweet bread products, such as tea
cakes and fruit loaf, brown much more quickly than ordinary
bread, so they should be toasted on the lighter settings.
• Never immerse Toaster, cord or plug in water or other liquid.
• Never use a fork or sharp-edged utensil to remove toast,
because that may damage the heating element or cause injury.
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User Maintenance Instructions
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user
serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing that
requires disassembly must be performed by a qualified appliance
repair technician.
Cleaning
CAUTION: Do not immerse Toaster, cord, or plug in water or any
other liquid.
CAUTION: Be sure the Toaster is unplugged before cleaning.
CRUMB TRAY: Remove the Crumb Tray at bottom of the Toaster. Pull
the Crumb Tray away from the bottom of the Toaster, and allow the
crumbs to fall out.
We suggest that you do this over a sink or over a garbage can.
Wipe the Crumb Tray with a clean, damp cloth. Replace the Crumb
Tray, making sure to push firmly so that it is fully inserted in the
bottom of the Toaster.
EXTERIOR: Wipe the Toaster exterior with a clean, damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaners. Do not put cord, or plug in water
or liquid.
Storage
Unplug unit, allow to cool, and clean before storing.
Store Toaster in its box in a clean, dry place.
Never store Toaster while it is hot or still plugged in.
Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance, use the Cord Storage
area on the bottom of the Toaster.
Do not put any stress on the cord where it enters the unit, as it could
cause the cord to fray and break.
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty Coverage: This product is warranted to be free from defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original
purchase date. This product warranty is extended only to the original
consumer purchaser of the product and is not transferable. For a period of one
(1) year from the date of original purchase of the product, our Repair Center
will, at its option, either (1) repair the product or (2) replace the product with
a reconditioned comparable model. These remedies are the purchaser's
exclusive remedies under this warranty.
Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service, you must call our warranty
service number at 1-800-233-9054 for return instructions on how to deliver the
product, in either the original packaging or packaging affording an equal
degree of protection to the Repair Center specified below. You must enclose a
copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase to demonstrate eligibility
for warranty coverage.
To return the appliance, ship to: To contact us, please write to, call, or email:
ATTN: Repair Center Consumer Relations Department
708 South Missouri Street PO Box 7366
Macon, MO 63552 USA Columbia MO 65205-7366 USA
1-800-233-9054
E-mail:consumer_relations@toastmaster.com
What Is Not Covered: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from
misuse, accident, commercial use, improper service or any other damage
caused by anything other than defects in material or workmanship during
ordinary consumer use. This warranty is invalid if the serial number has been
altered or removed from the product. This warranty is valid only in the United
States and Canada.
LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: THERE SHALL BE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OR CONDITION ON THIS PRODUCT.
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ON THIS
PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights under
the laws of your jurisdiction.
For more information on our products, visit our website:
www.maxim-toastmaster.com.
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Made in China 6/06
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