Hamilton Beach 22623 2 Slice Toaster Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: Hamilton Beach

Table of Contents

Hamilton Beach 22623 2 Slice Toaster
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Parts and Features
How to Toast
Care and Cleaning
Limited warranty
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
VIDEO – PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Hamilton Beach 22623 2 Slice Toaster

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WARNING Fire Hazard: To reduce the risk of fire:

Do not operate while unattended.
Do not use with food that has been spread with butter, jelly, frosting, etc.
Do not use with rice cakes, fried foods, frozen prepared foods, or nonbread items.
Do not use with toaster pastries. Always cook toaster pastries in a toaster oven.
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 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 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are supervised. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in. See cleaning instructions for details to dislodge food and remove crumbs.
To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or toaster in water or other liquid.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning, putting on or taking off parts, or moving toaster. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
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. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted in a toaster as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock.
The bread may burn. A fire may occur if 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 cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
Before unplugging toaster, make sure bread lifter is in “up” position.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
To disconnect, press cancel; then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
This product is for household use only.
Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
Do not operate unattended.
Do not heat toaster pastries in toaster—use toaster oven. If you must use toaster, always set to lowest toast color setting. Never heat cracked, broken, or warped pastries, and never leave unattended.
CAUTION: Hot Surface. Temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

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Other Consumer Safety Information

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.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

Parts and Features

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Food Slots With Guides
Bread Lifter – Push down Bread Lifter to start Toaster. After toast cycle ends, raise Bread Lifter to remove food easily.
Drop- Down Crumb Tray
Cancel Button – To cancel or end a cycle, press Cancel and cycle will stop.
Shade Selector – Turn dial to adjust toast shade.
Cord Wrap (Back of Toaster)

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How to Toast

Before first use: New toasters may emit an odor during first use. This is normal and does not affect performance. We suggest running first cycle once without any bread. Unplug. Allow to cool.

Plug into outlet.
Place appropriate food items in Food Slots.
Select toast shade by turning Shade Selector clockwise or counterclockwise from 1 to 7. Press down Bread Lifter.
NOTE: Bread Lifter will not latch down unless Toaster is plugged in.
Bread will pop up automatically at end of cycle.
To stop toasting cycle sooner, lift up Bread Lifter or press Cancel Button.
NOTE: Do not heat toaster pastries (such as Pop-Tarts®) in Toaster—use toaster oven. If you must use Toaster, ALWAYS set to lowest shade setting; NEVER heat cracked, broken, or warped pastries; and NEVER leave unattended. ®Pop-Tarts is a registered trademark of the Kellogg Co.

Care and Cleaning

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

Unplug. Allow to cool. DO NOT turn Toaster upside down. Gently tap sides to release crumbs.
Place finger onto indent or hold peg of Crumb Tray on bottom of Toaster and slide forward for Tray to swing open. Discard crumbs and wipe tray with clean cloth. To close, move Crumb Tray forward while swinging up; push back to secure in place.
Wipe outside of Toaster with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers that may scratch surface of Toaster.
To protect against crumbs becoming lodged in programming buttons, DO NOT turn Toaster upside down to release crumbs; this may affect operation of Toaster. Tilt Toaster and gently tap sides to release crumbs and then empty Crumb Tray.

Tips

To remove food that becomes lodged in Slots, disconnect Toaster from outlet and allow it to cool. Use a nonmetal utensil to loosen food from grill wires, allowing it to fall into Crumb Tray. Empty Crumb Tray.
Toasting is affected by temperature of bread. Room-temperature bread may toast to a medium color on medium setting. The same type of bread that has been refrigerated may require a darker setting to reach a medium color.
If Toaster is plugged in and elements are not glowing red, food will get toasted. While toasting, elements don’t have to be red to be working properly.

Limited warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased 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., 120V ~ 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.