taurus ARCTIC Toaster User Manual

: June 11, 2024
: taurus

taurus ARCTIC Toaster

ARCTIC Toaster

Dear customer,

Thank you for choosing to purchase a Taurus brand product. Thanks to its technology, design and operation and the fact that it exceeds the strictest quality standards, a fully satisfactory use and long product life can be assured.

Parts description

Removable crumb tray
Toaster slots
Cancel button
Reheat button
Defrost button
Lever
Browning control

Use and care:

2.1. Fully unroll the appliance’s power cable before each use.
2.2. Do not use the appliance if the tray is not properly fitted underneath the heating element.
2.3. Do not use the appliance if the on/off switch does not work.
2.4. Do not move or transport the appliance while in use.
2.5. Do not turn the appliance over while it is in use or connected to the mains.
2.6. Disconnect the appliance from the mains when not in use and before undertaking any cleaning task.
2.7. This appliance is for household use only, not professional, industrial use.
2.8. Store this appliance out of reach of children and/or persons with physical, sensory or reduced mental or lack of experience and knowledge.
2.9. Do not store the appliance if it is still hot.
2.10. Never leave the appliance connected and unattended if is not in use. This saves energy and prolongs the life of the appliance.

Instructions for use

Before use:

3.1.1. Make sure that all the product’s packaging has been removed.
3.1.2. Before using this product for the first time, it is advise able to test it without bread.
3.1.3. Some parts of the appliance have been lightly greased. Consequently, the first time the appliance is used a light smoke may be detected. After a short time, this smoke will disappear.

Use:

3.2.1. Unroll the cable completely before plugging it in.
3.2.2. Connect the appliance to the mains.
3.2.3. Put the slice/slices of bread into the appliance.
3.2.4. Use the select knob to reach the desired toasting level.
3.2.5. Start the appliance by sliding the loading lever down until a “click” is heard
3.2.6. The slice/slices will be automatically centred for a uniform toasting.
3.2.7. Avoid to reach dark brown colours on the toasted bread.
3.2.8. After the selected toasting time the appliance will switch off automatically.

Cancel function:

3.3.1. The cancel function allows the interruption of the use of the appliance. To do this, press the button (3).

Reheat function:

3.4.1. The reheat function is for reheating previously toasted bread. To do this, place the toast, move the loading lever (6) down and press the corresponding function button (4)

Defrost function:

3.5.1. The defrost function is for defrosting slices of bread.
To do this, place the frozen slice of bread, move the loading lever (6) down and press the corresponding function button (5).

Once you have finished using the appliance:

3.6.1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
3.6.2. Put the cable back in the cable housing.
3.6.3. Clean the appliance.

Cable compartment:

3.7.1. This appliance has a cable compartment situated on its underside (1)

Cleaning

4.1. Disconnect the appliance from the mains and allow it to cool before undertaking any cleaning task.
4.2. Clean the equipment with a damp cloth with a few drops of washing-up liquid and then dry.
4.3. Do not use solvents, or products with an acid or base pH such as bleach, or abrasive products, for cleaning the appliance.
4.4. Never submerge the appliance in water or any other liquid or place it under running water.
4.5. It is advisable to clean the appliance regularly and remove any food remains.
4.6. If the appliance is not in good condition of cleanliness, its surface may degrade and inexorably affect the duration of the appliance’s useful life and could become unsafe to use.

Crumb tray:

5.1. This appliance has a tray which allows the crumbs to be caught inside the appliance (1)
5.2. Remove the appliance’s tray
5.3. Pour away the contents of the tray.
5.4. Gently shake the appliance to remove any other remaining crumbs from inside the appliance.
5.5. Replace the tray inside the appliance.

Recycling:

6.1. These electrical products, cables, batteries, packaging and the manual, should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper recycling, please take these products to your nearest Creative Housewares office where they will be accepted for recycling free of charge.
6.2. Alternatively, please contact your local authority or household waste disposal service for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Correct product disposal saves resources and prevents negative effects on human health and the environment.

Thank you for purchasing a Taurus product. Taurus guarantees that your product has been thoroughly inspected and tested before being dispatched and is free from mechanical and electrical defects and complies with the applicable safety standards.
With every Taurus product purchased you get a 2 year warranty as detailed in the terms and conditions below.

First Year – 1 Year Retail Warranty:

Should defects due to faulty parts or workmanship develop, under normal domestic use, within 12 months from the original date of purchase please return the product to the store from where it was purchased for a refund or replacement

Second Year – 1 Year Extended Warranty

Taurus takes pride in their product quality and therefore offer an extended 12 month warranty over and above the 1 Year Retail Warranty. Should defects due to faulty material or workmanship develop, under normal domestic use, after the 12 month period and within 24 months from the original date of purchase, please return the product postage prepaid to Taurus for repair. Taurus will repair the product free of charge and return it to you directly. Taurus will replace a product with a similar product in the same or better condition, if the repair cannot be conducted for whatever reason.

NB: The 1 Year Extended Warranty is only valid for customers who have registered their warranty online at www.taurusappliances.co.za within the first year after making their purchase. See overleaf for details and instructions.

Before returning your product, check the following:

Your household mains supply socket is in good condition, working and switched on.
The mains supply circuit is not overloaded (White trip switch on your DB board is off).
You have read the trouble shooting guide in your Instructions for Use.
All accessories and parts are present.
The following conditions apply:
Please ensure you retain your receipt as this must be presented when making a claim under the terms of the guarantee. It is impossible to determine the guarantee period without proof of purchase, so please keep this in a safe place. (NB. Your guarantee can be scanned onto the Taurus web site for safe storage – see reverse side for details.)
If a refund or exchange is required the product must be complete with all accessories, parts and packaging. Missing parts will render the guarantee void.
Upon receipt of your appliance, check it for any transport damage to ensure it is safe for use. Return it to the store as soon as possible for exchange if damaged. The guarantee is void if products are damaged after use, so please do not use the damaged product.

Your product is designed for normal domestic household use. Failure to read and comply with the instructions for use, cleaning and maintenance will render your guarantee void, so please read these instructions carefully to ensure your safety, and to get the most effective use from the product. (e.g. not removing lime scale; water deposits; insect infestation, and/or burnt products)
Any abuse, negligent, improper or accidental use or care will render the guarantee void and Creative Housewares (Pty) Ltd will not be liable for any loss or damage.
Any attempted repair, or replacement of Unauthorised parts will render the guarantee void, so please contact an authorised service centre or service agent for any service or repair requirements.
NB: The guarantee on replaced products will be from the original date of purchase and not from when the date replacement was made.
All repairs carry a 3 month guarantee even if this falls outside of the 2 year guarantee period.
Taurus will attempt to conduct repairs within reasonable time in line with industry standards but cannot be held responsible or liable for any circumstances not under our control.

Repairs Out of the Warranty Period

If service or repair becomes necessary outside the warranty period, this service is still available however all transport/postage, spares and labour costs will be for the
customers’ account. All chargeable repairs will require the customers’ written acceptance of the quote. Once the go-ahead has been received Taurus will undertake to conduct the repair within a reasonable time and maintain the condition of the product as received. All repairs are guaranteed for 3 months from the date of the repair.

For any service, enquiries and complaints please contact our Customer Care on 086 111 5006 or e-mail help@creativehousewares.co.za from 08h00 to 15h00 Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. Please also note that the company is normally closed for 2 weeks around Christmas and New Year. Please send all products for repair postage pre-paid to one of the service centres listed on the back of this page.

ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Why register your warranty?

We at Taurus pride ourselves on bringing premium quality appliances to market, and as a commitment to this level of quality we offer a 2 year warranty (1 Year Retail + 1 Year Extended) on all of our products. We often hear that our customers lose their receipts and can therefore no longer claim if they have a problem. To take advantage of the 1 Year Extended
Warranty you will need to register your warranty online within the first year of purchase in order to make a valid claim.
Now you can register your product, upload your warranty online, never have to worry about losing your receipt again and enjoy the benefit of your 2 year warranty.

Added Benefits

In addition to providing you with an online profile of your registered products we will also provide a host of value added benefits:

Incentives and competitions for registered users
New recipes or ideas for your products
New product developments – be the first to get the latest appliances
Special offers on promotional items

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How to Register your Online Warranty?

STEP 1 Create your user profile:

If you haven’t done so already, simply visit www.taurusappliances.co.za, click on the “Product Registration” link and follow the easy instructions. You will receive a username and password once registered. This will give you access to your user profile.

STEP 2 Pick a registration method:

DESKTOP/ LAPTOP

Open your internet browser and visit www.taurusappliances.co.za
Click on the “Registration” link and login using your user name and password.
Click on “Register your products and upload receipts” and follow the easy instructions.
Scan and upload your receipt.

SMART PHONE/ TABLET

• Scan the QR code above or visit www.taurusappliances.co.za
• Click on the “Registration” link and login using your user name and password.
• Click on “Register your products and upload receipts” and follow the easy instructions.
• Scan or take a photo and upload your receipt.

Notes:

The online warranty system is a safe storage facility for your receipt.
You will be required to register on the Taurus website. You will receive a username and password once registered. This will give you access to your profile.
From your profile you will be able to load products that you have purchased. In order to successfully register your warranty you will need to scan and upload your receipt to us.
All instructions on how to load your products are available inside your profile.
Please note that you must check that your receipt has been uploaded correctly. Creative Housewares cannot be held responsible for files not received.
For assistance with registration please email: marketing@creativehousewares.co.za.
NB: Your 1 year extended warranty is only valid if your product is registered online within the first year after purchasing your Taurus product. Failure to register your product on-line within the first year will render the extended warranty as void.

Customer Service

National Service Centre: 086 111 5006 | e-mail:help@creativehousewares.co.za
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