USE & CARE can result in varying toasting times.
Before first use, remove all packaging - For slightly dry bread, use a lower
from toaster. Check inside toaster slots light/dark setting than normal.
for packaging and remove. Note: Do - For fresh bread or whole wheat, use a
not place any bread in toaster during higher setting than normal.
the first toasting to allow the new - Breads with very uneven surfaces
elements to preheat and burn off any (such as English muffins) will require
dust that may have accumulated during a higher light/dark setting.
assembly. - Thickly cut pieces of bread (including
1. Make sure the crumb tray is in place bagels) will take longer to toast,
and the bread carriage lever is on the sometimes significantly longer, since
UP position. more moisture must be evaporated
2. Set up toaster on flat, stable countertop from the bread before toasting can
surface away form the edge and at occur.
least 3 inches away from wall or rear - Very thick pieces may require two
of counter. cycles.
3. Unwind power cord and plug power - When toasting raisin or other fruit
cord into nearby outlet. breads, remove any loose raisins from
4. Insert slices of bread. Be sure the bread the surface of the bread before placing
carriage lever is on UP position. into the toaster. This will help prevent
5. Turn the light/dark selector onto desired pieces from falling into the toaster or
position. The higher the number (1-6), sticking on the guard wire in the slot.
the darker the toast color. - Before toasting bagels, slice each
6. Press the bread carriage lever down bagel into two equal halves.
until it locks into position. - Single slice toasting: If you are toasting
7. When the toasting cycle is completed as single slice of bread, set the
the toast is automatically ejected up. light/dark selector lighter than normal.
To terminate the toasting cycle before The toaster is designed to heat the
it is completed, simply press the cancel whole toasting chamber for two slices.
button. By reducing the toasting time for a
8. After use, unplug the toaster from single slice it will not be over toasted.
electrical outlet. - Frozen breads: Frozen waffles,
pancakes, French toast and frozen
TOASTING NOTES bagels should be warmed using
Toasting is a combination of cooking the defrost button.
and drying the bread; moisture levels - Pastries: Exercise caution when
differ from one bread to another, which toasting pastries. The filling can
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