Whirlpool KMT2203 Automatic Toaster Owner’s Manual

: June 15, 2024
: Whirlpool

Table of Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES
Controls
PRODUCT SAFETY
GETTING STARTED
PRODUCT USAGE
SPECIAL TOASTING FUNCTIONS
CARE AND CLEANING
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARRANTY AND SERVICE
CUSTOMERS SUPPORT
References
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Whirlpool KMT2203 Automatic Toaster

Whirlpool KMT2203 Automatic Toaster

PARTS AND FEATURES

4-Slice Model

2-Slice Model
Parts And Features

Dual-Independent Controls
Extra-Wide Slots with Automatic Self-Cantering Racks
Removable Crumb Tray
Cord Wrap (not shown)
Controls
Extra-Wide Slots with Automatic Self-Cantering Racks
Removable Crumb Tray
Cord Wrap (not shown)

Extra-Wide Slots with Self-Cantering Racks: Extra-Wide Slots allow you to easily toast bread, bagels, and English muffins up to 11 ∕8” (2.8 cm) thick. Self-Cantering Racks help ensure even heating of thin or thick breads. An automatic lift mechanism raises and lowers racks.

Controls: Easy-to-use controls allow you to quickly select the desired settings and light to provide visual feedback.

Cord Wrap: The Cord Wrap provides convenient storage of the cord when not in use.

Removable Crumb Tray: The Removable Crumb Tray slides out for quick removal of crumbs. Hand-wash only.

Dual Independent Controls (4-Slice Models only): Dual Independent Controls allow you to select different settings for each pair of slots.

Controls

Shade Indicator Lights and Countdown Timer
Shade Control

Keep Warm: If the food is not removed within 45 seconds of the end of a cycle, the Toaster will automatically lower the food and activate a “Keep Warm” cycle using low heat for up to 3 minutes. The Keep Warm indicator will light while this cycle is active. You can cancel this cycle at any time by pressing Toast/ Cancel.

Shade Control & Countdown Timer: Precisely sets the desired brownness level. Indicator lights show the setting at a glance. During toasting, lights on the shade setting bar will blink to indicate time left in the toasting cycle.

Bagel: The Toaster features a special setting for toasting bagels, ensuring optimal heat and time for the best results. The heating elements will adjust to nicely toast the inside of a cut bagel without burning the bagel’s outside surface.

Frozen: The Toaster features a Frozen mode for gently defrosting frozen bread before toasting. Use Frozen mode for frozen foods only.

A Little Longer: If you have a preferred brownness setting but would like to toast something “A Little Longer”, you can do so at the touch of a button, without changing your favorite setting.

Toast/Cancel: This is an automatic toaster. As soon as bread is placed in either slot it will begin to lower and toasting will begin using the selected settings. Some food may be too light to trigger automatic toasting. If the food does not begin to drop after 3 seconds press Toast/Cancel to start the cycle manually. Press again to cancel a toasting cycle already in process, or to end a Keep Warm cycle.

PRODUCT SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

Symbol You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

Symbol You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plugs, or any parts of the Toaster in water or other liquid.
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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
Do not use appliance for other than 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 with or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls and the like, when in operation.
Do not attempt to dislodge food when the Toaster is plugged in.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
The bread may burn, therefore do not use the Toaster near or below combustible material, such as curtains.
Refer to the “Care and Cleaning” section for instructions on cleaning the surfaces in contact with food.
This Appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices or other working environments;
- farmhouses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This product is designed for household use only.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Voltage: 120 Volts AC only
Frequency: 60 Hz
Wattage: KMT2203 1000 W KMT4203 1800 W

NOTE: The Toaster has a 3-prong grounded plug. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug will fit in an outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician to install an outlet near the appliance.

A short power supply cord (or detachable power supply cord) should be used to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If a longer detachable power supply 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.

If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding type 3-wire cord.

GETTING STARTED

Before using your toaster, check the Extra-Wide Slots and remove any packing or printed material that might have fallen inside during shipping or handling. Do not probe inside the Toaster with a metal object. You may see light smoke the first time you use the Toaster. This is normal. The smoke is harmless and will soon disappear.

PRODUCT USAGE

MAKING TOAST

Shorten cord, if necessary, by wrapping cord under the base. The Toaster’s feet are tall enough to allow the cord to exit from under any side of the Toaster.

Symbol

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Move the Shade Control to select the degree of brownness you want. Move the Shade Control to the right for darker toast or to the left for lighter. The indicator lights will display the shade level, from Light to Dark.
Insert bread or other food to be toasted in slot(s).

NOTE: Different types of bread and their moisture levels may require different shade settings. For example, dry bread will brown more rapidly than moist bread and will require a lighter setting.
NOTE: For even toasting on 2-slot models, toast only one bread type and thickness at a time. If toasting two different types or thicknesses of bread with 4-slot models with Dual Independent Controls, be sure to toast only one bread type in each pair of slots.
As soon as bread is placed in either slot it will automatically begin to lower and toasting will begin. Some food may be too light to trigger automatic toasting. If the food does not begin to drop after 3 seconds press Toast/Cancel to start the cycle manually.

Optional: Press desired special toasting function button within 5 seconds. See the “Special Toasting Functions” section for more information.
When the toaster is finished, it will automatically raise the food and a signal will sound. If food is not removed within 45 seconds, the toaster will enter Keep Warm mode.
To cancel toasting at any time, press Toast/Cancel. The Toaster will raise the toast and turn off.

SPECIAL TOASTING FUNCTIONS

KEEP WARM

If the food is not removed within 45 seconds of the end of a cycle, the Toaster will automatically lower the food and activate a “Keep Warm” cycle using low heat for up to 3 minutes. The Keep Warm indicator will light while this cycle is active.

TO CANCEL KEEP WARM MODE AND REMOVE TOAST

Press the TOAST/CANCEL button once. The toast will come up and the Toaster will turn off. If toast is not removed within 3 minutes, the toast will come up and the Toaster will automatically turn off.

TOASTING BAGELS

Toaster features a special setting for Bagels, ensuring optimal heat and time for the best results. The heating elements will adjust to nicely toast the inside of a cut bagel without burning the outside surface.

With the Shade Control set to the desired level of brownness, press the Bagel button.
Insert bagel halves with the cut sides facing in, as shown. The Toaster will automatically lower the bagel and start toasting.
When the bagel is ready, the Toaster will raise it and a signal will beep. If bagel is not removed within 45 seconds, the Toaster will enter Keep Warm mode.

TOASTING FROZEN ITEMS

The Toaster features a Frozen mode for gently defrosting frozen bread before toasting. Use Frozen for frozen foods only.

FOR REGULAR BREAD, BAGELS, AND SIMILAR FOODS

For toasting with the desired brownness level selected, press the Frozen button.
Note: If it is Bagel then press the Bagel button then the Frozen button.
Insert frozen bread or bagels into the toaster slots.
The Toaster will automatically lower the bread, run a defrosting cycle to thaw the bread, then toast it to the desired brownness setting.

A LITTLE LONGER

If you have a preferred brownness setting but would like to toast something “A Little Longer”, you can do so at the touch of a button, without changing your favorite setting.

To use this feature after a toasting cycle is complete.

Wait for the food to raise automatically. A signal will sound.
If you desire more browning, just press A Little Longer and the food will resume toasting.
When the Toaster is finished, it will automatically raise the food and a signal will sound. If food is not removed within 45 seconds, the Toaster will enter Keep Warm mode.

NOTE: This feature may also be used to extend the toasting time from the beginning of the cycle.

CARE AND CLEANING

Unplug the Toaster and let it cool before cleaning.
Grasp the center of the Crumb Tray then slide it out. Shake the crumbs into a waste container. It is recommended that the Crumb Tray be emptied after each use. Crumb Tray is hand-wash only.

IMPORTANT: The tray will be hot immediately following a toasting cycle.
Wipe the Toaster with a soft, damp cotton cloth. Do not use paper towels, abrasive cleansers or liquid cleaning products. Do not immerse the Toaster in water.
Return Crumb Tray to the Toaster. Press it in firmly until it clicks into position. Do not use the Toaster without the Crumb Tray in proper position.

NOTE: If grease or oil splatters on the Toaster, wipe splatters away immediately using a clean, damp cotton cloth.

NOTE: KitchenAid does not recommend the use of a toaster cover.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Problem	Solution
If the Toaster should fail to operate, check the following:	Check that the

Toaster is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. If it is, unplug the Toaster.
Plug in the Toaster.
If the Toaster still does not work, check the household fuse or circuit breaker.
If the problem cannot be corrected:| See the “Warranty and Service” sections. Do not return the Toaster to the retailer – retailers do not provide service.

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

KITCHENAID® TOASTER WARRANTY FOR THE 50 UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, AND CANADA

This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Toaster operated in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

Length of Warranty:	Five Years Full Warranty from date of purchase.

KitchenAid Will Pay for Your Choice of:

| Hassle-Free Replacement of your Toaster. See the next page for details on how to arrange for service, or call the Customer experience Center toll-free at 1-800-541-6390.
OR
The replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials and workmanship. Service must be provided by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.
KitchenAid Will Not Pay for:| A. Repairs when your Toaster is used in other than normal single family home use.
B. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse or abuse.
C. Any shipping or handling costs to deliver your Toaster to an Authorized Service Center.
D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for Toaster attachments operated outside the 50 United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED

BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO FIVE YEARS, OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IF THIS PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED, CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This warranty give you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY—50 UNITED STATES, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND PUERTO RICO

We’re so confident the quality of our products meets the exacting standards of KitchenAid that, if your Toaster should fail within the five years of ownership, KitchenAid will arrange to deliver an identical or comparable replacement to your door free of charge and arrange to have your original Toaster returned to us. Your replacement unit will also be covered by our five years limited warranty.

If your Toaster should fail within the five years of ownership, simply call our toll-free

Customer experience Center at 1-800-541-6390 Monday through Friday. Please have your original sales receipt available when you call. Proof of purchase will be required to initiate the claim. Give the consultant your complete shipping address (no P.O. Box numbers, please).

When you receive your replacement Toaster, use the carton, packing materials, and prepaid shipping label to pack up your original Toaster and send it back to KitchenAid.

HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY—CANADA

We’re so confident the quality of our products meets the exacting standards of the KitchenAid brand that, if your Toaster should fail within the first five years of ownership, we will replace your Toaster with an identical or comparable replacement. Your replacement unit will also be covered by our five years limited warranty.

If your Toaster should fail within the five years of ownership, simply call our toll-free

Customer experience Center at 1-800-807-6777 Monday through Friday. Please have your original sales receipt available when you call. Proof of purchase will be required to initiate the claim. Give the consultant your complete shipping address.

When you receive your replacement Toaster, use the carton, packing materials, and prepaid shipping label to pack up your original Toaster and send it back to KitchenAid.

ARRANGING FOR SERVICE AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES, OR ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

In the United States and Puerto Rico:
For service information, or to order accessories or replacement parts, call toll-free at 1-800-541-6390 or write to:

Customer experience Center, KitchenAid Small Appliances, P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218

Outside the United States and Puerto Rico:
Consult your local KitchenAid dealer or the store where you purchased the Toaster for information on how to obtain service.

For service information in Canada: Call toll-free 1-800-807-6777.

For service information in Mexico: Call toll-free 01-800-0022-767.

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