West Bend QUIKSERVE User Manual [en, es, fr]

QuikServe™ Toaster

Instruction Manual

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

Fire Precautions.......................................................................................................2

Electricity Precautions.............................................................................................. 3

Precautions For Use Around Children...................................................................... 4

Heat Precautions...................................................................................................... 4

Using Your Toaster .................................................................................................. 4

Cleaning Your Toaster ............................................................................................. 6

Toasting Tips & Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................... 6

Warranty...................................................................................................................7

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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 the following:

• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use
instructions in this manual.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend®

Housewares, LLC, may cause injuries.

• Do not operate when the appliance is not working properly or when it has been
damaged in any manner. For service information see warranty page.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• Remove all packaging materials from around and within the appliance before

plugging into electrical outlet.

• For household use only.

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

FIRE PRECAUTIONS

• Do not use around or near flammable materials. A fire may occur if the toaster is

covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and
the like, when in operation.

• Do not leave appliance unattended when in use.

• Failure to clean serving tray may result in fire hazard.

• Do not toast oversized foods in toaster. Only toast foods that fit loosely in

toaster slots.

• Avoid toasting foods with frostings or fillings that may run or that are made with

open fillings. Frostings and fillings can catch fire.

• Do not toast buttered foods. Melted butter can cause fire.

• Toaster pastries, tarts and the like can ignite if over-heated. Toast at lowest

setting with constant attention.

• Remove any plastic wrapping from food before toasting.

• Unplug toaster if fire or smoke is observed.

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

ELECTRICITY PRECAUTIONS

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric
parts in water or other liquids.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.

• Do not use electric parts outdoors, or place them on or near a gas or electric

burner, in a heated oven, refrigerator or freezer.

• To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.

• Always assure the toaster is OFF (all indicator lights off) and unplug the

appliance from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

• Your toaster has a short cord as a safety precaution to avoid pulling, tripping or
entanglement. Position the cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the
counter, table or other area or touch hot surfaces.

• While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, make
sure the cord has the same or higher wattage as the toaster (wattage is stamped
on the underside of the toaster base). Position the extension cord so that it does
not hang over the edge of the counter, table or other area.

• Use an electrical outlet that accommodates the polarized plug on the toaster. On
a polarized plug, one blade of the plug is wider than the other. If the plug does
not fit fully into the outlet or extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does
not fit fully, contact a qualified electrician. Do not alter the plug.

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

• Do not insert oversized foods, metal foil packages, metal utensils or objects into
toaster at any time as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock.

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

• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch

electrical parts, creating shock hazard.

• To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage applianc e on the
same circuit at the same time.

• Keep the cord away from hot parts of the appliance and hot surfaces during
operation.

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To prevent burns or other personal injuries to children, read and follow all
instructions and warnings.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AROUND CHILDREN

• Close supervision is always necessary when any appliance is used near ch ildren.

• Do not allow children to operate or be near the toaster, as the outside surfaces

are hot during use.

• Do not allow cord to hang over any edge where a child can reach it.

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

HEAT PRECAUTIONS

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs where provided. Use hot
pads or oven mitts when handling hot surfaces.

• Allow to cool before cleaning or removing serving tray.

• Carefully remove toasted food from the toaster. Some of the appliance surfaces

are hot during and after use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Your toaster needs no special care other than cleaning, if servicing becomes
necessary, see Warranty section in this booklet for service details. Do not attempt to
service yourself.

USING YOUR TOASTER

Before using, wipe outside of toaster with a damp cloth, and 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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Toast
Rack

Toast Lever

Browning
Control
Knob

Serving
Tray

Bread Slot

Power Light
Cancel

Button
Bread/Bagel

Select
Switch

Cord
Storage

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 to aster.

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.

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.

• Some smoke and/or odor may occur upon first heating due to the release of
manufacturing oils – this is normal.

• Some expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and cooli ng – this
is normal.

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CLEANING YOUR TOASTER

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 inse
pin into round side opening. Attach rig

ht side

rt left

opening over pin, pushing in slightly.

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

4. rd around clips on underside of toaster for storage.

Close tray. Wrap co

TOASTING TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING

• 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.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Toast lever will not lock in place. Toaster must be plugged in and serving

tray opened for toaster to start.
Food slides through toaster onto serving
tray before toasting.

Toast rack must be closed. Carefully

place food into bread slot, do not drop in.
Toast rack is not closed. Allow a few seconds for toast rack to

close automatically after toasting. Lift

toast lever up slightly.
Food does not slide onto serving tray. Uneven or ragged edges can catch on

toast rack, trim off ragged edges before

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

Set bread/bagel select switch to bread.

Set bread/bagel select switch to bagel,

place cut side of bagel to front of toaster.

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PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

West Bend® Housewares, LLC warrants this appliance from failures in the material and
workmanship for 1 year from the date of original purchase, provided the appliance is operated
and maintained in conformity with the West Bend® Housewares, LLC Instruction Manual. Any
failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at West Bend®
Housewares, LLC discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

The West Bend® Housewares, LLC warranty does not cover any damage, including
discoloration, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. The West Bend® Housewares, LLC
warranty is null and void, as determined solely by West Bend® Housewares, LLC, if the
appliance is damaged through accident, misuse or abuse, scratching, overheating, or if the
appliance is altered in any way or if used outside of an indoor household setting.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which may vary
from state to state.

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 WEST BEND®
HOUSEWARES, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, IMMEDIATE,
INCIDENTAL, FORESEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH ITS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, return it to the
original place of purchase. For further details please contact the West Bend® Housewares
Customer Service Department at [phone] or e-mail us at [e-mail].
Return shipping fees are non-refundable. Hand-written receipts are not accepted. West Bend
Housewares, LLC is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Valid only in USA and Canada

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered direct from West Bend® Housewares, LLC by
ordering online at www.westbend.com: Replacement Parts. Or you may call or e-mail the
service department at the number/e-mail address listed above, or by writing to us at:

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

Be sure to include the catalog/model number of your appliance (located on the bottom/back of
the unit) and a description and quantity of the part you wish to order. Along with this include
your name, mailing address, Visa/MasterCard number, expiration date and the name as it
appears on the card. Checks can be made payable to West Bend Housewares, LLC Call
Customer Service to obtain purchase amount. Your state’s sales tax and a shipping/processing
fee will be added to your total charge. Please allow two (2) weeks for delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of
your new West Bend® Housewares, LLC 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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