Cuisinart CPT-T40 Toaster Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Cuisinart
Table of Contents
Cuisinart® Touchscreen 4-Slice Toaster
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:
- Read all instructions.
- Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning or handling.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or lever.
- To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug or place any part of the toaster in water or other liquids. See instructions for cleaning.
- This appliance should not be used by or near children, or individuals with certain disabilities. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped, dropped in water or damaged in any way, or if it is not operating properly. Return the toaster to the store or retailer where purchased for examination, repair, or adjustment.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause injury.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or countertop or touch hot surfaces.
- Do not place toaster on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
- Do not use this toaster for anything other than its intended use.
- Oversize foods, metal foil packages or utensils must not be inserted in the toaster, as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock.
- A fire may occur if the toaster is covered or touching flammable materials, such as curtains, draperies or walls, when in operation. Do not operate under wall cabinets.
- Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged into an electrical outlet.
- To avoid possibility of fire, do not leave toaster unattended during use.
- To disconnect, push the Cancel button, then remove plug from wall. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
- Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension cords
are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over unintentionally.
NOTICE: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this
safety feature.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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Dual Control Panels
Two separate control panels allow you to perfectly toast different bread types at same time. 2. 1½-inch Toasting Slots Wide toasting slots will accommodate a wide variety of bread types. -
Lever with Quick View™ Feature
Press down the lever to begin toasting. Lift lever at any time and observe the browning shade status without interrupting the toasting cycle (see page 5). -
Browning Shade Settings
Touch a number (1–6) to select your desired browning level. -
Bagel
A customized setting for bagels. Bagel icon will illuminate when selected. -
Defrost
Defrosts then toasts frozen bread. Defrost icon will illuminate when selected. -
Single Slice
Evenly toasts from side to side. Single slice icon will illuminate when selected. -
+30 Secs
Can be used to toast for 30 seconds or to extend an originally selected browning shade setting for an additional 30 seconds. -
Cancel
Stops the toasting process and automatically lifts the bread. -
Power
Press to turn touchscreen controls on or off. -
Slide-Out Crumb Tray (not shown)
A removable tray located on back of toaster that collects crumbs and slides out for easy cleaning. -
Cord Storage (not shown)
Wraps the excess cord to keep countertop neat.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Unwind the power cord. Check that the crumb tray is in place and that there is nothing in the toaster slots. Plug power cord into the wall outlet.
REVEAL SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
The control panels becomes invisible when unit is in idle mode – making this a statement piece in your kitchen. To select your options, simply touch the icon to wake up your screens and choose how you want to toast!
- Idle mode 2. Wake mode Once has been pressed. Default or last used functions will be fully lit (indicating they are selected).
Idle Mode:
- After 5 minutes with no operation, control panels will turn off, leaving only the Power icon.
- The toaster can be manually put into idle mode by pressing the Power control; all icons except Power will turn off.
GENERAL OPERATION
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Insert slice(s) of bread
Be sure that the lever is in the up position. -
Select desired bread options
BAGEL, DEFROST, and/or SINGLE. -
Set the browning level
Touch desired shade setting number 1–6. Shade range is as follows: SETTING| COLOR
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1–2| light
3–4| medium
5–6| dark
NOTE: Use controls and carriage lever on the left to toast items in the two left slots. Use controls and carriage lever on the right to toast items in the two right slots.
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To begin toasting
Press the carriage lever until it locks in the down position and toasting will begin. -
To stop cycle
When the toasting cycle is finished, the toast will be raised. If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply touch the Cancel or Power button. -
After use, unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet.
FUNCTIONS
Quick View™
The Quick View™ feature allows you to check on the toasting progress without
interrupting the cycle. Simply lift the high-lift lever to temporarily raise
and view your bread, and then release lever to automatically lower and
continue toasting.
Bagel
The Bagel function is designed to toast bagels to perfection by reducing heat
on one side of the toasting slot. This toasts the cut side of the bagel
slightly more than the other side. Bagel icon will be fully lit when selected
and semi-lit when not selected.
A directional icon located on the top of the toaster shows you the correct
way to insert your bagel. (The cut side should always face away from the
center of the pair of toasting slots.)
Defrost
The Defrost function is longer cycle designed to first defrost and then toast
the bread to the desired browning shade. Defrost icon will be fully lit when
selected and semi-lit when not selected.
Single Slice
The Single Slice function evenly toasts both sides of one slice of bread. The
Single icon will be fully lit when selected and semi-lit when not selected.
NOTE: While heating elements for both slots will turn on, they are
configured for best results with one slice at a time with this function.
An icon located on the top of the toaster shows you where to place bread when
toasting only one slice. Set the shade to a lighter setting than you normally
would.
+30 Seconds
The +30 Secs function allows you to extend the toasting time by 30 seconds.
If selected during toasting cycle:
- The +30 Secs icon will go from semi-lit to fully lit and start flashing. Current shade countdown will be paused. Upon completion of the 30-second cycle, the originally selected browning shade cycle will resume.
If selected after toasting cycle has completed:
- The +30 Secs icon will illuminate and shade setting numbers will disappear. Once the lever is pushed down, the +30 Secs icon will flash until time has elapsed.
NOTE: The +30 Secs function can be used on its own with the Bagel and/or
Single Slice functions.
Cancel
The Cancel function will stop the toasting process and automatically lift the
bread.
Power
Power control can be used to:
- Turn on the touchscreen controls.
- Power off the toaster.
TIPS AND HINTS
Notes on Browning
Toasting is a combination of cooking and drying of the bread. Therefore,
differences in moisture level from one item to another can result in varying
toasting times.
- For slightly dry bread, use a lower setting than you normally would.
- For very fresh bread or whole-wheat bread, use a higher setting than normal.
- Breads with very uneven surfaces (such as English muffins) will require a higher toast setting.
- Thickly cut pieces of bread will take longer to toast, sometimes significantly longer, since more moisture must be evaporated from the bread before toasting can occur. Very thick pieces may require two cycles.
- When toasting raisin or other fruit breads, remove any loose raisins, etc., from the surface of the bread before placing into the toaster. This will help prevent fruit pieces from falling into the toaster or sticking on the guide wires in the slots.
- Before toasting bagels, slice each into two equal halves.
Frozen Bread, Waffles, Pancakes, French Toast and Bagels
Use the Defrost function to defrost and then toast these items.
Simply insert the frozen item, select desired function, select Defrost, select
desired browning setting (1–6) and then press down the lever to start.
Toaster Pastries
Exercise caution with toaster pastries; the filling can become quite hot long
before the surface of the pastry becomes browned. Start by using the lightest
setting. Never leave toaster pastries unattended while toasting or warming.
For Best Results
- Never force foods into the toasting slots. Foods should fit freely between the guide wires.
- Do not place buttered breads in the toaster, as this could create a fire hazard.
- Uneven toasting is usually due to inserting slices of uneven thickness.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always allow the toaster to cool completely before cleaning.
- Always unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
- Do not use abrasive cleaners. Simply wipe the exterior with a clean, damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
- To remove crumbs, slide out the crumb tray and discard crumbs. Wipe clean and replace. Never operate the toaster without the crumb tray in place.
- To remove any pieces of bread remaining in the toaster, turn the toaster upside down and gently shake. Never insert any hard or sharp instruments into the slots, as this could damage the toaster and cause a safety hazard.
- Never wrap the cord around the outside of the toaster. Use the cord storage cleats on the underside of the toaster.
- Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY (U.S. and Canada only)
This warranty is available to U.S. consumers only. You are a consumer if you
own a Cuisinart® Touchscreen 4-Slice Toaster that was purchased at retail for
personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under
applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other
commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Touchscreen
4-Slice Toaster will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under
normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase.
We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for a fast,
efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product
registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the
original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits. In the
event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for
purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents
have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it
was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of
the same type. The retail store shall then, according to its preference,
either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair
facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount
directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product. If neither
of the above two options results in the appropriate relief to the consumer,
the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility, if
service or repair can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart and not the
consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair,
replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty. California
residents may also, according to their preference, return nonconforming
products directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary, replacement by
calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 800-726-0190. Cuisinart will
be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and
handling for such nonconforming products under warranty.
HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
Your ultimate satisfaction in Cuisinart products is our goal, so if your
Cuisinart® Touchscreen 4-Slice Toaster should fail within the generous
warranty period, we will repair it or, if necessary, replace it at no cost to
you. To obtain a return shipping label, email us at https://www.cuisinart.com
/customer-care/product-return. Or call our toll-free customer service department at
1-800-726-0190 to speak with a representative.
Your Cuisinart ® Touchscreen 4-Slice Toaster has been manufactured to the
strictest specifications and has been designed for use only in 120-volt
outlets and only with authorized accessories and replacement parts. This
warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by attempted use of
this unit with a converter, as well as use with accessories, replacement parts
or repair service other than those authorized by Cuisinart. This warranty does
not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other than
ordinary household use. This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these
damages, so these exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state.
Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone
other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, please remind the servicer
to call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the
problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts,
and to ensure that the product is still under warranty.
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References
- Cuisinart's Kitchen Appliances for Professional and Home Chefs
- Cuisinart's Kitchen Appliances for Professional and Home Chefs