Cuisinart CPT-415 Series Countdown Classic 2-Slice Toaster Instructions

: June 13, 2024
: Cuisinart

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
USE AND CARE
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY
Documents / Resources

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
CPT-415 Series Countdown Classic 2-Slice
Toaster Instructions

Countdown Classic 2-Slice Toaster
CPT-415 SERIES
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, 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 electrical shock, do not 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.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way, or if it is not operating properly. Return the toaster to the store or retailer where purchased for examination or repair.
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 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 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.
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.
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

Dual Toasting Slots
1½-inch slot toasts a wide variety of breads.
Extra-Lift Carriage Control Lever
Brings the toast close to the top of the toaster, making it easy to remove the smallest items.
LCD Countdown Window
Blue backlit LCD timer counts down bars, until toast cycle is completed.
Browning Control Buttons +/-
Sets desired toast color from light to dark, with seven browning levels.
Bagel Button
Reduces heat on uncut side of bagel. LED lights when selected.
Defrost Button
Defrosts and toasts frozen bread. LED lights when selected.
Reheat Button
Reheats without browning or toasting. LED lights when selected.
Cancel Button
Interrupts toasting process.
Slide-out Crumb Tray (not shown)
Pulls out to clean crumbs that collect in bottom of toaster.
Cord Storage (not shown)
Takes up excess cord and keeps countertop neat.

USE AND CARE

Unwind the power cord. Check that the crumb tray is in place and that there is nothing in the toaster slot. Plug power cord into the wall outlet.

Insert slice(s) of bread
Be sure that carriage is in the up position.
S et the browning control
Press “+” or “-” symbol to desired setting: Setting| Color
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1–2| light
3–5| medium
6–7| dark
To begin toasting
Press the carriage lever until it locks into the down position.
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 press the Cancel button. After use, unplug your toaster from the electrical outlet.

Some notes on browning
Toasting is a combination of cooking and drying of the bread. Therefore, differences in moisture level from one bread 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 (including bagels) 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 slot.
Before toasting bagels, slice each bagel into two equal halves.
Single slice toasting
If you are toasting a single slice of bread, set the heat selector to a lighter setting than you normally would. The toaster is designed to heat the whole toasting chamber for two slices. By lowering the heat for a single slice, you won’t overtoast.
Frozen wafﬂes, pancakes, french toast and frozen bagels
These breads and pastries should be warmed using the Defrost button. Select preferred browning shade, push lever down and select Defrost. For example, when toasting a frozen bagel, select Defrost the browning lever and then Bagel.
Toaster pastries
Exercise caution with toaster pastries; the filling can become quite hot, long before the surface of the pastry becomes browned. Never leave toaster pastries unattended while toasting or warming.

Tips

Never force foods into the toasting slot. Foods should fit freely between the guide wires.
Do not place buttered breads or pastries with fillings or frostings in the toaster, as this could create a fire hazard.
Uneven toasting is usually due to bread slices of uneven thickness.
After use, unplug your toaster from the electrical outlet.

Bagel button
The bagel feature reduces heat on one side of the toasting slot. This toasts the cut side of the bagel slightly more than the other side.
An embossed icon located on the top of the toaster, just above the control panel, shows you the right way to insert your bagel. (The cut side should always face toward the center of the pair of toasting slots.)

Insert slice(s) of bread or halved bagels
Be sure that the carriage is in the up position.
Select browning control.
Press the Bagel button. Blue LED indicates feature is activated.
Press the carriage control lever until it locks into position.

To stop cycle
When the bagel cycle is complete, the toaster will raise the bread. If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply press the Cancel button to interrupt.
After use, unplug your toaster from the electrical outlet.
Defrost button
The Defrost button is designed to first defrost and then toast the bread, which extends the toasting cycle slightly.

Insert slice(s) of bread.
Be sure that carriage is in the up position.
Select browning control.
Press the carriage control lever until it locks into position.
Press the Defrost button. Blue LED indicates feature is activated.

To stop cycle
When the defrost cycle is complete, the toaster will raise the bread. If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply press the Cancel button to interrupt. After use, unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet.

Reheat button
The reheat feature allows you to reheat bread without browning or toasting.

Insert slice(s) of bread.
Be sure that carriage is in the up position.
Press the carriage control lever until it locks into position.
Press the Reheat button. Blue LED indicates feature is activated.

To stop cycle
When the reheat cycle is complete, the toaster will raise the bread. If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply press the Cancel button to interrupt. After use, unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet.

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. Apply any cleansing agent to a cloth, not to the toaster, before cleaning.
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 slot, 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
This warranty is available only to U.S. consumers who purchase products directly from Cuisinart ® or an authorized Cuisinart ® reseller. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart ® Countdown Classic 2-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 or consumers who purchase from unauthorized Cuisinart ® resellers. We warrant that your Cuisinart ® Countdown Classic 2-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, our website at https://cuisinart.registria.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 1-800-726-0190.
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 ® Countdown Classic 2-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, visit us at https://www.cuisinart.com/customer-care/product-assistance/product-inquiry. Or call our toll-free customer service department at 1-800-726-0190 to speak with a representative.
Your Cuisinart® Countdown Classic 2-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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