Hamilton Beach 22781 Modern Chrome 2 Slice Toaster User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Hamilton Beach
Table of Contents
Hamilton Beach 22781 Modern Chrome 2 Slice Toaster
introduction
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire:
- Do not operate while unattended.
- Do not use with food that has been spread with butter, jelly, frosting, etc.
- Do not use with rice cakes, fried foods, frozen prepared foods, or nonbread items.
- Do not use with toaster pastries. Always cook toaster pastries in a toaster oven.
- Do not cover or use near curtains, walls, cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, etc.
- Closely supervise when used by or near children.
- Do not operate toaster in an enclosed space, such as an appliance cabinet, caddy, garage, or other storage area.
- To reduce the risk of fire, clean crumb trays regularly.
- Always unplug toaster when not in use.
- Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety reduces the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, induding the following:
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Read all instructions.
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This appliance is not intended for use b persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Cleaning and user maintenand shall not be made by children unless they are supervised. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged in. See cleaning instructions for details to dislodge food and remove crumbs.
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To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or toaster in water or other liquid.
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Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow cooling before cleaning the appliance and putting on or taking off parts. Iounplug. grasp the . plug and pul from the outlet. Never pul from the power cord
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Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarty qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
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Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted in a toaster as they may involve a nsk of fire or electric shock.
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The bread may bum. A fire may occur faster is covered or touches flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, overhead cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, and the like, when in operation.
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Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
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Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
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The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manutacturer may cause injuries.
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Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
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Before unplugging the toaster, make sure the bread lifter is in the “up” position.
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Do not use outdoors.
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Do not use appliances for other than intended use.
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To disconnect, tum all controls to OFF O); then remove the plug from wall outlet.
To unplug, grasp the plug and puill from the outlet. Never pull from the pOwer cord. -
This product is for household use only.
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Do not operate the appliance by means of an extemal timer or separate remote-control system.
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Do not operate unattended.
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Do not heat toaster pastries in the toaster use a toaster oven. If you must use a toaster, always set to the lowest toast color setting. Never heat cracked, broken, or waped pastries, and never leave them unattended.
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CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance iS operating
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Other Consumer Safety Information To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do
not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this
appliance.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This product is provided with a polarized
plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only
one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug
by modifying tne plug in any way or by uSing an adapter. lf the plug does not
fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an
electrician replace the outlet.
The length of the cord used on this the appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping Over a longer cord. fa longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the counterto or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped Over.
Parts and features
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Extra-Wide Slots With Bread Guides
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Bread Lifter
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Shade Selector
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Crumb Tray
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Programming
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Buttons
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Extra-Wide Slots With Bread Guides
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Bread Lifter- Push down bread lifter to start toaster. The bread lifter may be lifted up to stop toasting during a cycle. Atter toast cycle ends, raise bread lifter to remove food easily.
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Shade Selector- The shade selector ranges from light toast to dark toast. Tun dial to adjust toast Shade.
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Slide-0ut Crumb Tray
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Programming Buttons Defrost-Use only on frozen foods that were made to be placed in a toaster. This feature allows additional time for the fo0d to thaw and heat through.
To use: Press Defrost after toast cycle has started.
Bagel-Press to add toasting time to both sides of a bagel, thick bread, or an English muffin.
To use: Press Bagel after toast cycle has started.
Cancel- To cancel or end a cycle, press Cancel and the cycle will stop.
How to toast
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Plug toaster into an electrical outlet.
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Place appropriate food items in slots. If toasting bagels, English muffins, or buns, place in slots with cut sides facing the inside the wall of toaster.
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Push the bread lifter down to energize the toaster. NOTE:
The bread lifter will not latch down unless the toaster is plugged in. -
Turn dial to adjust toast shade. If toasting a bagel or a frozen item, also press the Bagel and Defrost function.
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At the end of the toasting cycle, the bread will pop up automatically.
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To stop the toasting cycle sooner, lift up the bread ifter or push the cancel button.
NOTE: Toaster pastries (such as Pop-Tarts) Do not heat in a toaster-use toaster oven broiler. If you must use the toaster, ALWAYS set to lowest shade setting; NEVER heat cracked, broken, or warped pastries, and NEVER leave them unattended. Pop-Tarts is a registered trademark of the Kellogg Co.
Cleaning
NOTE: If the toaster is used daily, the crumb tray should be cleaned weekly.
- Unplug toaster and let cool.
- Slide out crumb tray, discard crumbs, and wipe tray with clean cloth. Replace crumb tray.
- Wipe outside of toaster with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers that may scratch the surface of the toaster.
Tips and troubleshooting
- To remove food that becomes lodged in food slots, disconnect from outlet and allow toaster to cool. Turn toaster upside down and shake. Do not use fork or other utensil that could damage heating element or result in risk of fire or electrical shock.
- When toasting a single slice, you may notice variations in bread color from side to side.
- Toasting is affected by the temperature of the bread. Room-temperature bread may toast to a medium color on the medium setting. The same type of bread that has been refrigerated may require a darker setting to reach a medium color.
Limited warranty
This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada.
This is the only express warranty for this product and is inlieu of any other
warranty or condition.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship
for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada
and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this
period, your exclusive the remedy is repair or replacement of this product or
any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are
responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and Our
returning a product or component under this warranty to you. lf the product or
component is no longer available, we will replace it with a similar one of
equal or greater value.
This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from nomal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase, is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120V60 Hz). We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by a breach of express or implied warranty. Availability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please visit hamilton beach. com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and serial numbers on your appliance.
References
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