Sengoku SEP-G17US HeatMate Pop Up Toaster Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Sengoku

Sengoku SEP-G17US HeatMate Pop Up Toaster Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Basic Safety Precautions
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,

Read all instructions before using.
Do not touch any surface when the toaster-oven using. Use handle and knobs.
To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse unit, cord or plugs in water or any other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Always allow to cool before attaching or removing any parts.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility tor examination, repair, or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
This appliance does not need to preheat.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surface.
Do not piace on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn off Timer knob, then remove plug from wall outlet.
Do not use appliance for other than intended.
Oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in a toaster ovenas they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
A fire may occur if toasters are covered or touching flammable materiai, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.
Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in.
Do not operate unattended.
When heating toaster pastries, always use the lightest toast color setting.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one biade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarizedoutlet only one way. lf the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. lf it stili does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
A short power cord ( or detachable power cord) is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer detachable power cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
lf a longer detachable power cord or extension cord is used:
The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
The 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.
Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in.” (This may be omitted if toaster employs sheathed type heating elements.)
When heating toaster pastries, always use the lightest toast color setting.”

CAUTION: Do not insert your fingers into any gaps or holes; it may cause hazard or injury.

Do not breakdown any parts from the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HOUSEHOLD INDOOR USE ONLY

Safety Precautions

This instruction manual specifies the safety precautions to be observed by the user to prevent any tisk of hazard to the user or other people or any damage to properties.

Hazards or d: ag that may result from failure to observe any of the precautions and misuse of this product are divided into the following two categories according to the degree of hazard:

Warning
Hazards indicated by this sign may resultin “possible death or serious injury to persons.

Caution
Hazards indicated by this sign may result in *possible injury to persons or only damage to properties.”

The precautions to be observed are divided into the categories indicated by the following pictograms.

indicates *prohibited” actions.
Indicates “ compulsory ” measures that that must be absolutely taken.

General prohibition
Keep dry.

Do not Touch with a wet hand.
Don’t touch

Be sure to observe.

Note Icon Unplug the toaster

WARNING

In any unusual event or malfunction, immediately stop using the toaster.

If you continue o use the toaster, a fire, electric shack or injury may oceur.

The power plug of the power cord is deformed discolored or damaged.
Any part of the power cord or the power plug feels unusually hot,
When you move the power cord, the power s turned off or on.
A smell of burning is coming from the main body.
The main body is deformed
Immediately pull out the power plug and ask your dealer to inspect and repair the toaster.

When you pull out the power plug, do not hold the power cord but hold the power plug and pull it straight out of the electric outlet.

Otherwise, an electric shock, short circuit, ignition or fire may ocour.

Risk of burns! Care should be taken by the people around the following persons:

Exercise special care when the toaster i used by:

atoddler, elderly person or patient or person who has. sensitve ski; or
anyone who cannot operats the toastor by themselves oris under the influence of alcohol
anyone who s exhausted or under influsnce of a medicine that causes drowsiness (slesping drug, cold medicie, etc.

Carefully wipe off any dust from the blades of the power plug and the blade mounting surface.

Otherwise, a fire may occure.

Use a power source of 120 VAC. Be sure to insert the power plug into the electric outlet all the way.

Otherwise, an electric shock, short circut, smoke or fire may occur
If the elecricoute s shared with other equipment, may be overheated, and cause an igrition leading a fire.

WARNING

Do not damage, forcibly bend, pull, twist, bundle, pinch, or alter the power cord. Do not get it close to the hot parts, and do not put a heavy object on t.

Otherwise, the power cord may be damaged, which may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not allow anyone to lick the power plug.

Be careful not to allow any toddler or infant to ik the plug, which may cause an electric shock or injury.

Do not alter the toaster. Do not allow anyone but a service engineer to disassemble or repair the toaster.

Otherwise, an electric shock, short-circuit or fire may. occur.

Do not place any flammable materials near the toaster. Do not use the toaster near any materials with low heat tolerance or any flammable materials such as curtains.

Other than wise, a fire may occure

Do not allow any pin or debris to adhere to the power plug.

Otherwise, an electric shock, short-circuit or fire may. occur.

Do not place any flammable materials near the toaster. Do not use the toaster near any materials with low heat tolerance or any flammable materials such as curtains.

Othenwise, a fire may occur.

Do not allow children alone to use the toaster. Do not place the toaster within reach of an infant.

therwise, a bur, electric shock, or injury may occur.

Do not put a hand, fork or knife into the toasting slot.

Otherwise, an electric shock, burn or failure may ocur.

Do not pull out or insert the power plug with a wet hand.

Otherwise, an electric shock or injury may occur.

Do not immerse the toaster in water or do not splash water on it.

Otherwise, a short circuit, electric shock, injury, burn or failure may oceur.

caution

Do not touch the hot parts of the main body (the area around the slot or glass plate) during o soon after use.

Otherwise, a bum may ocour.

Do not use the toaster for any other purpose than toasting.

Otherwise, the toaster may be overheated, and cause. amalfunction and then a fire.

Do not toast any bread with butter or jam.

Otherwise, the bread may be burt.

Do not use the toaster on any unstable object or carpet with low heat tolerance.

Otherwise, a fire may ocour.

Do not drop or give any impact on the main body or glass plate.

Othenwise, an injury or failure may ocour.

Do not put the cover plate while the main body is hot, e.g. during or soon after use.

Otherwise, a fire, electric shock o injury may oceur.

Do not preheat the main body.

Otherwise, a failure may occur.

Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the toaster, and wait for it to sufficiently cool down.

Otherwise, an electric shock or burn may occur.

Unplug the toaster when it is not in use.

Othenwise, an injury or burn, o insulation degradation. and then an electric shock or a fire from a short circuuit may occure.

Do not go away from the main body during use, but monitor how it is operating.

Otherwise, the bread may be bumt or cause fire.

Be sure to install the “crumb tray.

Otherwise, a fire may occur.

Be sure to install the “glass plate.”

Otherwise, a burn may oceur.

Do not use the toaster under the following condition

On an unstable object;
(An injury may occur.)
Place the toaster on an object that has a sufficient load bearing capacity and is firmly fixed.
On a carpet with low heat tolerance;
On a carpet, tatami mat, vinyl sheet, plastic mat, etc. (A fire may occur.)
In a place that may be exposed to water splash or fire;(Cause of electric shock/leakage/fire hazard) Do not use the toaster outdoor (for indoor use only).
In the vicinity of any flammable materials and curtains. (Fire hazard)
In the vi of walls or furniture
(Cause of discoloration, deformation or fire) Keep the distance between each wall and the toaster and do not use itin a closed space.
on a natural wood top plate of a kitchen counter, etc.
In particular, the use on non-coated wood may cause discoloration or burn.

Handling of the power plug

On an unstable object;
When pulling out the power plug, be sure to hold the power plug at the end of the power cord. (Otherwise, an electric shock or fire from a short circuit may occur.)
Unplug the toaster when it is not in use.
(Otherwise, an injury or burn, or an electric shock, leakage from insulation deterioration and then a fire may occur.)

Be sure to carefully clean the toaster after it is used.

Toasting with adhering crumbs or dirt may cause smoke or fire.
If you leave the toast uncleaned for a long time, oil or sugar contained in accumulating crumbs may cause smoke.
Insulation degradation, and then an electric shock/leakage or fire may occur.

NOTE: This product cannot be operated with an outside timer or any other remote control systems.

Names and Functions of Parts

Main body (Left side)
Product Parts

When the crumb tray is installed, insert it all the way.
Frequently clean the crumb tray and do not use it with crumbs or bread pieces present Otherwise, the toaster may cause smoke or the bread is not sufficiently toasted.

Heating Elements (Inside the Toaster)

[Front| Graphite heating element (1 pc.)

The temperature of the healing element can be changed ook in steps.Thus, the color of some part of the heating element may look different, which is normal.

[Back] Quartz heating elements (2 pcs.)

The middle of heating elements does not glow red so that the bread is evenly toasted.

About Functions of Internal Temperature Sensor

The sensor measures the temperature inside the toaster and automatically control the heating time so that continuous toasting can be possible.
In order to prevent overheating, if the heating operation continues 1o long, the toaster automatically tumns off the heating elements and the lever rises before finish. That is not a failure. When the toaster is cooled down, it can resume the operation.

Main body (Right side)

Main body

Operation Section

Before Use

Be sure to check the following items to ensure safety use of this product.

Check that the glass plate is installed. (See Page 7.)
Check that the crumb tray is installed. (See Page 4.)
- Afire or malfunction may occur if you toast the following bread:
- Any warped or deformed slice;
- Any slice covered with butter or jam;
- Any slice that is too large or too thick;
- Any slice that is too small or too thir; or
- Sandwiches, French toast, etc. (See the figures below.)
Do not use the toaster with the cover plate on or do not put the cover plate on the main body while its hot after use.
Use the toaster only to toast bread. Do not attempt to toast rice cakes, etc. Otherwise, a failure, fire or bum may occure.

About the size of a bread slice

In case of square bread

In case of round-top bread

How to Preheat

When you use the toaster for the first time, it may generate smoke or odor, however, it will gradually fade as you use the toaster repeatedly. If you do not like the odor, preheat the toaster.

When you preheat the toaster, first remove every packing materials and do not put anything in the toasting slot.

Insert the power plug into an electric outlet
.
Align Level 4 of Toast Color Control knob with Dial reader Align Level 4 with Dial reader.
Push down the lever.
- Toast lamp lights up and preheating starts. When the preheating is complete, the lever is automatically raised.

How to Use

Caution

Be careful not to touch the main body when the toaster is in use or soon after use. Otherwise, you may get a burn.
While the toaster is being heated by the heating elements, you may hear a “pop” sound from the inside of the main body, which is normal.
If you toast a bread slice for an additional time, lower the lever, press Reheat button, and toast the slice while monitoring it.

Toasting Bread

Use this button when you toast bread.

Insert the power plug into an electric outlet.
Turn Toast Color Control knob to choose a desired toast color.
- Align any one of Levels of 1 – 7 with “Dial reader.”
- When toasting one slice (sliced into 6 pcs.), adjust the knob to “3,” and two slices, to “5,” as a guide.
Put the bread into the toasting slot and push down the lever.
- Twoslices canbe toasted atone time. Ifyou toast one slice only, setitinthe middle ofthe slot.
- In case of round-top bread, set the slice with the round-top up.
- When you push down the lever,
- Toast lamp lights up and the toasting operation starts.
- When you check the toast colorduring the toasting operation:
- Check the toast color through the glass window.
- When you stop the toasting operation before finish:
- Press Cancel button or raise the ever.
Finish
When the toastis finished, the toasting operationstops and then the bread automatically pops up along with the lever.
Pull the power plug out of the electric outlet.
- When you toast bread with hich content of sugar or o, or smal-size: slices, setthe toastcolorto a lighter level because they are easily burrt.
- When you toast siices wetted by using an atomizer, etc, set the foast Color 1 a carker eval bacatse they are not easly burt.
- The toastcolr can vary depend

Toasting Frozen Bread

Use this button when you toast frozen bread
Toast frozen slices after removing frost from their surfaces.

Turn Toast Color Control knob to set the toast color. « Align any one of Levels 1 – 7 with “Dial reader.”
- In case of frozen bread (sliced into 6 pcs.), choose Level 3 for one slice and Level 5 for two slices, as a guide.
Put the slice(s) into the toasting slot and push down the lever.
- Two slices can be toasted at one time. If you toast one slice only, put it in the middie of the slot. +In case of round-top bread, set the slice with the round-top up.
- + When the lever is pushed down, Toast lamp lights up and the toasting operation starts. .
Press Defrost button.
- The lighted lamp is changed from Toastlampto @ Defrost lamp
Finish
- Defrost button +When the toast is finished, the toasting operation stops and the bread auto atically pops up along with the lever.
- When a thick slice is toasted, sometimes its surfaces are toasted but its inside remains cold.

Toasting Bagels

Use this function when you toast only one side of cut piece of bread such as bagels or buns.
The heating element only on the front side is tuned on.

Cut a bagel, etc. into two piece
Turn Toast Color Control knob to choose the toast color.
- Align any of Levels 1 to 7 with “Dial reader.”
- Set to “Level 4″ for bagels (dia 4.3 inches) a
Put the cut pieces into the toasting slot with their cut faces towards the glass window and push down the lever.
- When the lever is pushed down, Toast lamp lights up and the toasting operation starts.
Press Bagel button.
- The lighted lamp is changed from Toast lamp to Bagel lamp, and the heating element only on the front side is turned on.
Finish
- When the toast is finished, the toasting operation stops and the pieces automatically pop up along with the lever.

Reheating Toast

Use this function when reheating already toasted bread without toasting it anymore.

Put the bread to be reheated into the toasting slot and push down the lever.
- Two slices can be reheated at one time. If you reheat one slice only, put it in the middle of the slot
- When the lever is pushed down, Toast lamp lights up and the toasting operation starts.
Press Reheat button
- «The lighted lamp is changed from Toast lamp to Reheat lamp. *The toast color control is unavailable for the reheat function.
- 1. Finish Reheat button
- When the bread has been reheated, the reheating operation stops and the bread automatically pops up along with the lever.

Taking out Short-Size Bread

Lift-up function

The lift-up function helps you to take out slices of short-size bread such as bagels and buns.

When Bread Is Caught in Toasting Slot:

Pull the power plug out of the electric outlet and use the provided tongs to take out the slice.

Warning

Do not attempt to take out bread with a bare hand or any metal tool (fork or knife). Otherwise, an electric shock, burn or failure may occur.

Caution

Be careful not to touch the toaster as the main body is hot soon after use. Otherwise, a burn may occur.

The provided tongs are dedicated for this product, so do not use them for any other products. Otherwise, the tongs may be deformed or damaged.
Toasting Slot

How to Clean

warning

Do notimmerse the main body in water or do not splash water on it. Otherwise, a burn, electric shock or injury may occur.

Caution

Whenever cleaning the toaster, be sure to first unplug the toaster and sufficiently cool it down. Otherwise, you may geta burn.
Do not use benzene, thinner, abrasive cleaner, metal scrubber or nylon scrubber. Otherwise, it may scratch surfaces.
Whenever using the toaster, be sure to install the crumb tray and glass plate. Otherwise, smobke, fire or burn may occur.
When the surface of the main body is dirty, wipe offthe dirt with a dish towel wetted and then tightly wiung, and then wipe with a dry cloth. When the dirt persists, wipe it off with a dish towel soaked with kitchen neutral detergent, wipe off the detergent with another water soaked and then tightly wrung dish towel and lastly wipe off water with a dry coth.
Any crumbs and dust adhering to areas around the slot must be cleaned off as soon as possible.
Remove the crumb tray, glass plate, cover plate and tongs, wash them with kitchen neutral detergent and a sponge, wipe off water and then dry them sufficiently. * Do not use a dish washeridryer.

How to removel/install the crumb tray.

When removing the crumb tray, pull it towards you.
When using the crumb tray, be sure to insert it all the way.
Frequently clean the crumb tray and do not use it with any remaining crumbs. otherwise. it may cause smoke or the bread not properly toasted.

How to remove/install the glass plate

When removing the glass plate, unlock the hooks (two points) on the botiom side, hold the handle of the glass plate and pull it out.
When installing the glass plate, be sure to insert it all the way and lock the hooks (two points).
Whenever removingfinstalling the glass plate, be sure to first check that the body has been sufficiently cooled down and do the work on a stable object. Otherwise, you may get a bum or the glass plate may fall and you may get injured.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem| Check| Solution|
---|---|---|---
The lever cannot be (It would rise to the original position.)| set.Is the power plug properly connected?
Insert the power plug into the electric outlet|
Is the inside of the toaster already too hot?| The b3mPerature sensor In the baster is
woddng b prevent ovedeafing. Cooldown the toaster before use|
| Do not feast any warpped or deformed bread site. (—iPage 5)|
The bread cannot be I is the bread slice warped lowered.              or deformed?
The bread slice         Is the size and thickness ofdoes not pop up. the bread slice appropriate?| Toast appropriate bread slices. (Page 5)Take out the bread slice stuck in the slot (Page 5)|
Is Toast Color Control knob set to a lighter color?| Set the level of Toast Color Control knob to a darker color. (—Page 4)|
Did you press Toast button whenyou tried to toast frozen bread?The toast color is too| Press Defrost button and then toast the bread. (Page 6)|
light.                                          Did     you     press Reheatbutton when you tried to toast the bread?| Reheat button can be used for reheating already toasted bread. (Page 6)|
| Does the bread you are trying to toast contain water?| Set the level of Toast Color Control knob to a darker color. (Page 4)|
Is Toast Color Control
il knob set to a darker color?| Set the level of Toast Color Control knob to a lighter color. (.Paop 41|
The toast color is t,i Did you press Defrost buttondark. when you tried to toast bread?The bread is burnt| Press Toast button and then toast thebread. (—.Page 5)i|
Does the bread you are trying to toast contain a lot of sugar or oil?i| Set the level of Toast Color Control knob to a lighter color. (—Page_ 4)i|
The     frozen     bread Is the frozen bread sliceremains cold     inside, you are trying to toast tooand is not warmed up.             thick?| Defrost the frozen bread and then toast it (—.Page 6)|

If the problem is not solved in spite of taking the actions above, contact your dealer or our customer service.

Specifications

Model No.: SEP-G17US
Power: 120 VAC; 60Hz
Rated power consumption: 1670W
Size (app. outer dimensions) W40.3cm x 021.4cm x H23.4cm/
W15.8in x D8.4in x H9.2in
Weight; app. 3.4 kg/7.5lbs
Length of cord: app. 1.0 m/3.2feet
Accessories: A cover plate and a pair of tong

LIMITED WARRANTY

The supplier whose name and address are on the reverse side warrants each toaster oven 0 be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the original retail purchase date. This warranty applies to normel use and service only and is subject to the terms and condtions listed_below.
This warranty is made to the original retail purchaser. Any claim made under this warranty must be accompanied by a copy of the proof of the original purchase such as a cancelled check or a sales receipt.
Normal wear and tear of parts is not covered by this warranty.
Should any unit covered by this warranty prove defective in material and/or workmanship during the one (1) year period, the defective product or part will be repaired or replaced atthe option of warrantor. In order to receive service or parts under warranty, contact the nearest authorized service
center.
In the event it is necessary to return the unit , it must be repacked in its original factory carton with the original packing meteril. If the carton and packing material were disposed of, order them from your dealer or service center.
The entire unit should be returned to your nearest service center. Shipping costs are the responsibilty of the customer. Please include a brief description of the difficullies experienced.
Be sure o consult the Quick Cures to Common Troubles page in your owner’s manual. For detailed technical information and assistance call the supplier who’s telephone number is listed on the reverse side.
Should a unit be returned for a cause ot covered by this wamanty, any repairs, handiing, ortesting will be made at owner’s expense.
Any damage that may occur to the unit during shipment from the original retail customer or on the return shipment to the retail customer will not be the responsibility of the warrantor. No one has the authority o add to or change the terms and conditions contained in this warranty or make any express warranty other than this.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS STATED HEREIN 1S THE OWNER’S SOLE REMEDY. THERE SHALL BE NO LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF USE, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, OR DAMAGES TO ANY BUSINESS OR PROPERTY. WHETHER AS A RESULT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT, OR OTHERWISE.
This warranty gives you specilic legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of any implied warranty or the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages. Because of this, the above limitations or exclusions may not apply o you

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

WARRANTY SERVICE
Please fill in appropriate information on the Warranty Registration Card and mail within 10 days afterpurchase to register the warranty. Return of the warranty registration card is not required to obtain the warranty, or register on line at ; www.sengokula.com

SENGOKU L.A,, LTD.
Del Amo Commerce Center
3870 Del Amo Boulevard
Suite 505
Torrance,CA 90503
Toll Free 877-GET HEAT (877-438-4328)

IMPORTANT
Before mailing the Warranty Registration Card, we suggest you record the following information:

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

TO: SENGOKU LA, LTD.
Del Amo Commerce Center
3870 Del Amo Boulevard
Suite 505
Torrance,CA 90503

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

appliance, please contact the local distributor accordingly.
Register your appliance online within 7 days after purchase, or mail the portion of warranty card to our office.
You must retain and present the purchase receipt as proof of purchase when requesting for warranty service.
No international warranty is available. Please refer to the local distributor for the list of approvedresellers.
Warranty is one year, counting from the purchase date as shown on the purchase receipt from authorized dealers
Customers are required to bring in the appliance to service center for service.
The warranty is VOID if the product is damaged under the below circumstances:
a. – not used properly and did not follow the guidelines in this user manual.
b. – found to have been dismantled without prior authorization. c. – damaged due to misuse or negligence. .- damaged dus toforce majeure ke earthquake, thunde, flood war. e. f. g ssed for commercial purpose or under abnormal hosuefiold use situations. improper care, like never cleaning the product. do not revise this user manual. . – damage originated from cooking oil / ingredients entered into the main unit
Warranty does not cover consumable parts (e.g. toasting net, double grill pans, grill rack). The consumable parts are available for purchase and please contact the local.

Warranty Service

Warranty

This warranty is applicable only against manufacturing faults for one year from date of purchase from authorised dealers/ resellers.
Please retain the original purchase receipt as you will need to present the receipt at point of servicing.
If you are sending in your product for servicing, kindly make an appointment via phone or email in advance.

Product of Sengoku LA., Ltd.,
Contact: 1-877-GET-HEAT (877-438-4328) Email: [email protected] Register warranty at : www.sengokula.com
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