West Bend 643-050 User Manual

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UIKSERVE™ TOASTER

Instruction Manual

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Important Safeguards ............................................................................................... 2

Before Using for the First Time ................................................................................ 3

Using Your Toaster .................................................................................................. 3

Helpful Hints ............................................................................................................. 4

Cleaning Your Toaster ............................................................................................. 5

Warranty ................................................................................................................... 6

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 2011 West Bend®, a Brand of Focus Electrics, LLC.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions
and warnings.

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

• Read all instructions.

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

• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons do not immerse

cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.

• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. For service information see
warranty page.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics may
cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

• Do not use this appliance outdoors.

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

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

• Always plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then

remove plug from wall outlet.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

• Longer extension cords are available, but care must be exercised in their use.
While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one,
ensure that the marked electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to or
greater than that of the appliance. If the plug is of the grounded type, the
extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. To avoid pulling, tripping
or entanglement, position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the
edge of the counter, table or other area where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over.

• 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.

• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or
extension cord feels hot.

• Oversize foods, metal foil packages, and utensils must not be inserted in a
toaster as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock.

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Cancel Button

Toast Lever

Browning Control

• A fire may occur if toasters are covered or touching flammable material,
including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.

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

• For household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Serving Tray

Knob

Bread/Bagel

Selection Switch

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EFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Many
accessory parts are contained within the packaging material. Before using, wipe

the outside of the toaster with a damp cloth then dry thoroughly. Operate the toaster
the first time without any food in the toaster slots and with the browning setting set to
darkest setting. This will eliminate any residual manufacturing oils.

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SING YOUR APPLIANCE

1. Place toaster on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge or
flammable materials.

2. Plug cord into 120 volt AC outlet only. Open serving tray. Note: Toaster will
not function unless serving tray is open.

3. Set bread/bagel select switch to desired setting. When set at bread both sides
of food will be toasted. When set at bagel the cut side of food will be toasted.

4. Place a maximum of two slices of bread or bagel into the bread slot. Be sure to
place bagel into toaster with cut side to front as indicated on toaster.

5. Select desired toast color setting from 1 (light) to 6 (dark). We recommend you
start with setting 3 (medium) until you become familiar with your toaster. Note:
Toaster pastries, tarts and the like can ignite if over-heated. Toast at lowest
setting with constant attention.

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PROBLEM

SOLUTION

bread

bagel

6. Press the toast lever down until it locks into place. Power light will glow and
toasting cycle will begin. Note: Toaster must be plugged in and serving tray
open for toast lever to lock in place.

7. When selected color is reached, toast rack will open in bottom of toaster and
toast will slide out onto serving tray. Power light and toaster will turn off. After a
few seconds you will hear a click as the toast rack automatically closes. The
toast cycle can be stopped anytime by pressing the cancel button. If toasting
additional food, always allow a few seconds between toasting for toast rack to
close.

8. When finished toasting, unplug the cord from wall outlet and allow toaster to
cool before cleaning. Wipe serving tray to remove crumbs. Close serving tray
when not in use. Wrap cord around clips on underside of toaster for storage.

• A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the

release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.

• Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and

cooling – this is normal.

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ELPFUL HINTS

• Toasting can be stopped any time by pressing the cancel button.

• Use bread setting when toasting bread, English muffins, waffles, toaster

pastries, etc., for toasting on both sides.

• Frozen foods may require a darker setting.

• If toasting foods with frosting or icing, place food into toaster with frosting side to

front.

• After toasting, toast may be buttered or spread with your favorite topping while
on serving tray.

• Do not cut on serving tray, as damage to tray will occur.

• Unplug toaster if fire or smoke is observed.

• If food becomes lodged inside toaster, unplug cord from wall outlet and allow

toaster to cool completely. Turn toaster upside down and shake to dislodge.

• Never insert metal fork or other metal objects into toasting slots.

Toast lever will not lock in place.
Food slides through toaster onto serving

tray before toasting.

Toast rack is not closed.

Food does not slide onto serving tray.

Food is not toasted on both sides.
Crust side of bagel is too dark.

Toaster must be plugged in and serving
tray opened for toaster to start.
Toast rack must be closed. Carefully
place food into bread slot, do not drop in.
Allow a few seconds for toast rack to
close automatically after toasting. Lift
toast lever up slightly.
Uneven or ragged edges can catch on
toast rack, trim off ragged edges before
toasting.
Set bread/bagel select switch to
Set bread/bagel select switch to
place cut side of bagel to front of toaster.

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LEANING YOUR APPLIANCE

Note: Failure to clean serving tray may result in fire hazard. Do not attempt to
dislodge food when toaster is plugged in.

1. Unplug toaster from outlet and allow to cool before cleaning.

2. Wipe serving tray and outside surfaces with damp cloth to remove crumbs or
remove serving tray for cleaning as needed. Wash serving tray in hot soapy
water, rinse and dry. Note: Do not use any abrasive scouring pads or cleansers
on toaster surfaces as scratching will occur. Do not wash the serving tray in an
automatic dishwasher, as warping will occur.

To remove serving tray, push in lower
right corner and pull tray forward. To
replace tray, first insert left pin into
round side opening. Attach right side
opening over pin, pushing in slightly.

3. To clean inside of toaster, turn toaster
upside down and shake crumbs free. Clean
toaster regularly. Do not allow breadcrumbs
to accumulate in toaster.

4. Close tray. Wrap cord around clips on underside of toaster for storage.

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RODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

Focus Electrics, LLC (“Focus Electrics”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material
and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase,
provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the provided Instruction
Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at Focus
Electrics’ discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of
the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by Focus Electrics if the
appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the
appliance is altered in any way.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR
OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL FOCUS
ELECTRICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please
contact the Focus Electrics Customer Service Department at [phone], or e-mail us at
[e-mail]. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for all
warranty claims, hand written receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to return
the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. Focus
Electrics is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics, LLC several
ways. Order online at www.focuselectrics.com, e-mail [e-mail], over the
phone by calling [phone], or by writing to:

Focus Electrics, LLC
Attn: Customer Service
P. O. Box 2780
West Bend, WI 53095

To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Service for an order total.
Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance,
which can be found on the bottom or back of the unit, a description of the part or parts you are
ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to Focus
Electrics, LLC.

Your state/province’s sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please
allow two weeks for processing and delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your
new Focus Electrics product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof
of purchase and record the following information:

Date purchased or received as gift: _______________________________________________
Where purchased and price, if known: _____________________________________________
Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product):___________________________

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