West Bend STAINLESS STEEL TOASTER User Manual

STAINLESS STEEL 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 ...............................................................................................4-5

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

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

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 any appliance with a damaged cord or plug. 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.

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 crumb 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.

• 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 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 use electric parts outdoors, or place them on or near a gas or electric
burner, in a heated oven, or in the refrigerator.

• To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, them 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 or touch hot surfaces.

• 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 any metal
objects into toaster slots at any time.

• Do not attempt to dislodge food when 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.

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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 or knobs provided.

• Allow to cool before cleaning or removing crumb tray.

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

are hot during and after use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

USING YOUR TOASTER

Before using for the first time, wipe

outside of toaster with a damp soapy
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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1. Place toaster on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge or

flammable materials. Plug cord into 120 volt AC outlet only.

2. Place one piece per toaster slot of bread, bagels, English muffins, pastry slices,

etc., into bread slots. Select toast color setting from 1 (light) to 6 (dark).

3. Press the toast lever down until it locks into place. Toasting cycle will

automatically begin. Toaster must be plugged in for toast lever to lock in place.
Toast will pop up and toaster will turn off when the selected color is reached.
The toast cycle can be stopped any time by pressing the cancel button. Note:
Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in.

4. Unplug the cord from wall outlet when not in use and allow to cool before cleaning.

Bagel Setting: The bagel setting automatically turns off the inside toasting element for
each pair of slots. The cut-side of bagel will be toasted when placed toward the outside
of each pair of slots. To use, press toast lever down and press the bagel button. The
bagel indicator light will glow when activated.

Defrost Setting: The defrost setting will take the bread/frozen pastry from frozen to
toasted in one step. To use, press toast lever down and press the defrost button.
The defrost indicator light will glow when activated.

Reheat Setting: The reheat setting will warm toasted foods that have become cold
without additional toasting. To use, press toast lever down and press the reheat
button. The reheat indicator light will glow when activated. Reheating takes about 30
seconds. Food will pop up when warmed.

Note: The above settings can only be activated after the toast lever is pushed down
and locked.

• 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.

CLEANING YOUR TOASTER

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

out from under toaster, empty and wipe clean with damp cloth if necessary.
Replace the crumb tray. Note: Failure to clean crumb tray regularly may result
in fire hazard.

2. Wipe the outside surfaces of toaster with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do

not use any metal or abrasive scouring pads or cleansers on any toaster
surfaces. To clean the inside of toaster, turn toaster upside down over sink and
shake crumbs free.

3. Wrap cord around clips on underside of toaster for storage if desired.

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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 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 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 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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