Russell Hobbs 26070 4 Slice Toaster Instruction Manual

: June 14, 2024
: Russell Hobbs

Table of Contents

PRODUCT OVEVVEW
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
PARTS
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
TOASTING
TOASTING BREAD
FROZEN BREAD
REHEATING TOAST
HINTS AND TIPS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
RECYCLING
SERVICE
References
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Russell Hobbs 26070 4 Slice Toaster Instruction Manual

PRODUCT OVEVVEW

Product overview

Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the appliance on. Remove all packaging before use.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Follow basic safety precautions, including:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been supervised/ instructed and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and cable out of reach of children under 8. Don’t connect the appliance via a timer or remote control system. Bread can burn therefore do not use the appliance near or below combustible materials such as curtains. Never use the appliance below wall cupboards or shelves.
Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is in use.
The surfaces of the appliance will get hot.
Remove and empty the crumb tray regularly. Wipe with a damp cloth, dry, then replace in the toaster.
If the cable is damaged, return the appliance, to avoid hazard. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
bed and breakfast type environments;
farm houses.
Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
Don’t toast or reheat bread that is too thick, buttered, torn, or misshapen.
Take extra care when toasting items that contain sugar, jam, seeds, currants, etc. These can melt or drop into the toaster and cause overheating or fire.
If bread gets jammed, unplug the toaster, let it cool, and carefully remove the bread.
Never use a knife, fork or any other implement to remove jammed bread. As well as potentially damaging the toaster, there is a risk of electric shock!

PARTS

Toasting slots
Lever
Browning controls
Crumb trays

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Set the browning level to maximum (6). Operate the appliance empty, to cure the new elements. This may smell a bit, but it’s nothing to worry about. Ensure the room is well ventilated.

TOASTING

Toasting involves exposing bread to a controlled heat, which causes a chemical reaction called the ‘Maillard Reaction’. This doesn’t just brown the bread, but alters the flavour and texture, which is why toast tastes so good!
Since toasting is a combination of drying then cooking the bread, it is affected by various factors such as differences in the bread’s thickness, freshness and surface texture. Local and regional variations in household electricity voltages can also have an effect on toasting time which is why we would advise to initially try different toasting settings in order to find your perfect shade of toast.

TOASTING BREAD

Sit the toaster upright on a firm, level, heat-resistant surface.
Put the plug into the power socket.
Turn the browning control to the required setting (1 = light, 6 = dark).
Put bread into the toasting slots.
Press the lever down fully. It won’t lock down unless the toaster is connected to the electricity supply.
The elements will heat up.
When it’s done, the toast will pop up.
To stop toasting, press .
- You may raise the lever further, to remove small items.

FROZEN BREAD

Leave the browning level at your favored setting, insert the frozen bread, lower the lever, then press .
The light next to the button will come on, and the toasting time will be altered automatically to give the same degree of browning you get with unfrozen bread.

REHEATING TOAST

Leave the browning control at your favored setting, insert the bread, lower the lever, then press .
The light next to the button will come on, and the toast will be given a short burst of heat.
Don’t reheat buttered, torn, or misshapen bread.

HINTS AND TIPS

Old (yesterday’s) bread has less moisture, so makes crisper toast.
Old bread, thin slices, and sweet bread products (tea cakes, fruit loaf, etc.) brown faster – use a lower setting.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Unplug the toaster and let it cool down.
Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth.
Remove and empty the crumb trays. Wipe with a damp cloth, dry, then replace in the toaster.

RECYCLING

To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances, appliances and rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries marked with one of these symbols must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. Always dispose of electrical and electronic products and, where applicable, rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, at an appropriate official recycling/collection point.

SERVICE

If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model Number to hand, as we won’t be able to help you without it. It’s on the rating plate (usually underneath the product).
The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it’s not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it’s still not working, consult your retailer.
If that doesn’t solve the problem – ring Customer Service – they may be able to offer technical advice.
If they advise you to return the product to us, pack it carefully, include a note with your name, address, day phone number, and what’s wrong. If under guarantee, say where and when purchased, and include proof of purchase (till receipt). Send it to: Customer Service Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd Fir Street, Failsworth, Manchester M35 0HS email: support@russellhobbs.com telephone: 0345 658 9700 (local rate number)
Please note: If you have purchased the product within the last 6 months, please contact the retailer in the first instance to deal with any matters relating to warranty.

GUARANTEE
Defects affecting product functionality appearing within the guarantee period will be corrected by replacement or repair at our option provided the product is used and maintained in accordance with the instructions. Your statutory rights are not affected.
This warranty shall not be valid where it is contrary to U.S. and other applicable laws, or where the warranty would be prohibited under any economic sanctions, export control laws, embargos, or other restrictive trade measures enforced by the United States or other applicable jurisdictions. This includes, without limitation, any warranty claims implicating parties from, or
otherwise located in, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria and the Crimea region. Guarantee period = 2 years from first retail purchase.
To claim an extra 1 year guarantee, register your product online within 28 days of purchase. Register at: uk.russellhobbs.com/product-registration Consumables are guaranteed only for their recommended lifecycle. Replacement/Spare parts* are excluded and are only covered by a 1 year warranty.