Hamilton Beach 24218 4 Slice Toaster Instruction Manual

: June 14, 2024
: Hamilton Beach

Table of Contents

Hamilton Beach 24218 4 Slice Toaster
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Parts and features
How to toast
Care and cleaning
Limited Warranty
Contact Information
References
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Hamilton Beach 24218 4 Slice Toaster

Product Information

This product is a toaster manufactured by Hamilton Beach. It is designed for household use only and is intended for toasting various food items.

Specifications

Product: Toaster
Brand: Hamilton Beach
Model: [Model Number]

Parts and Features
The toaster consists of the following parts and features:

Food Slots: These are the slots where the food items are placed for toasting.
Shade Selector: This is a dial used to select the desired toast shade.
Bread Lifter: This is a lever used to start the toaster and lift the toasted bread.
Crumb Tray: This tray collects crumbs and can be removed for cleaning.

Product Usage Instructions

Important Safeguards
When using this toaster, it is important to follow these safety precautions:

Read all instructions before using the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use handles or knobs.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces like a stove.
Before unplugging the toaster, make sure the bread lifter is in the up position.
Do not use the toaster outdoors.
Do not use the toaster for purposes other than its intended use.
To avoid electrical circuit overload, do not use another timer or remote control system.

How to Toast

Plug the toaster into an outlet.
Place the food items you want to toast into the food slots.
Turn the shade selector to choose the desired toast shade.
Push the bread lifter down to start the toaster.

Care and Cleaning
To ensure proper maintenance of the toaster, follow these care and cleaning instructions:

If the toaster is used daily, clean the crumb tray weekly.

Unplug the toaster and let it cool.
Slide out the crumb tray and wipe it off with a clean cloth. Then, slide it back into place.
Wipe the outside of the toaster with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners that may scratch the surface.
To remove food that is lodged in the slots, unplug the toaster and allow it to cool. Turn it upside down and shake. Do not insert any utensils.

FAQs

Q: Can I use this toaster for commercial purposes?
A: No, this toaster is intended for household use only and should not be used for industrial, semi-industrial, or commercial purposes.
Q: What should I do if I need warranty service?
A: If you need warranty service, please do not return the appliance to the store. Instead, call 1.800.851.8900 in the US or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada, or visit hamiltonbeach.com (US) or hamiltonbeach.ca (Canada) for assistance. Make sure to have the model, type, and series numbers of your appliance ready for faster service.

WARNING To reduce the risk of fire:

Do not operate while unattended.
Do not use it with food that has been spread with butter, jelly, frosting, etc.
Do not use rice cakes, fried foods, frozen prepared foods, or nonbread items.
Do not use it with toaster pastries. Always cook toaster pastries in a toaster oven broiler.
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 a 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 the toaster when not in use.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

Read all instructions.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or toaster in water or other liquid.
Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, or moving toaster.
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 similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
Do not heat toaster pastries in the toaster— use a toaster oven. If you must use a toaster, always set it to the lowest toast color setting. Never heat-cracked, broken, or warped pastries, and never leave them unattended.
Oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in a toaster as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
Do not operate the toaster while unattended.
Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged in.
To remove food that is lodged in slots, unplug and allow to cool. Turn upside down and shake. Do not insert any utensils.
The bread may burn. A fire may occur if the toaster is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, overhead cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, and the like, when in operation.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
Before unplugging the toaster, make sure the bread lifter is in the “up” position.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not use the toaster for other than intended use.
This product is for household use only.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
To disconnect the cord, turn the control to Off (CANCEL); then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
CAUTION! HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
Use extreme caution when removing the pan or disposing of hot grease.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electrical shock.
Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.

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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 the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If 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 appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a 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 arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

Parts and features

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CAUTION!
HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

Food Slots With Guides
Bread Lifter/High-Lift Toast Boost ( ) – Push down the Bread Lifter to start the Toaster. The Bread Lifter may be lifted up to stop toasting during a cycle. After the toast cycle ends, raise High-Lift Toast Boost ( ) to easily remove food.
CANCEL Button – To cancel or end a cycle, press the CANCEL button.
Shade Selector – Turn the dial to adjust the toast shade.
Slide-Out Crumb Tray

How to toast

Plug into an outlet.
Place appropriate food items in Food Slots.
Turn Shade Selecter to select toast shade.
Push the Bread Lifter down to start the Toaster.
NOTE: The Bread Lifter will not latch down unless the Toaster is plugged in.
At the end of the toasting cycle, the bread will pop up automatically. Raise the High-Lift Toast Boost ( ) to easily remove food.

NOTES:

Frozen foods may require an additional toasting cycle.
If the Toaster is plugged in, and the elements are not glowing red, food will get toasted. While toasting, elements do not have to be red to be working properly.

Care and cleaning

NOTE: If the Toaster is used daily, the Crumb Tray should be cleaned weekly.

Unplug the Toaster and let it cool.
Slide out the Crumb Tray and wipe off with a clean cloth; then slide back into place.
Wipe the outside of the Toaster with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers that may scratch the surface of the Toaster.
To remove food that is lodged in slots, unplug and allow to cool. Turn upside down and shake. Do not insert any utensils.

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 in lieu of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive 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. If 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 normal 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., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability 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 call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.