Hamilton Beach 24796 4 Slice Toaster Instruction Manual
- June 16, 2024
- Hamilton Beach
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Hamilton Beach 24796 4 Slice Toaster
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WARNING
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 broiler.
- Do not cover or use near curtains, walls, cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, etc.
- Closely supervise when used 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 appliance and putting on or taking off parts. 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. versized 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 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, turn all controls to OFF (O); then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
- DThis 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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
- Extra-Wide Slots With Bread Guides
- Bread Lifter/High-Lift Toast Boost ( )
- Shade Selector
- Programming Buttons
- Slide-Out Crumb Tray (not shown)
CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
- Extra-Wide Slots With Bread Guides
- Bread Lifter/High-Lift Toast Boost – Push down Bread Lifter to start Toaster. The Bread Lifter may be lifted up to stop toasting during a cycle. After toast cycle ends, raise High-Lift Toast Boost ( ) to easily remove food.
- Shade Selector – The Shade Selector ranges from light toast to dark toast. Press + or – button to select toast shade or turn toast Shade Selector from 1 to 7.
- Programming Buttons
- Defrost – Use only on frozen foods that were made to be placed in a Toaster. This feature allows additional time for the food to thaw and heat through.
- To use: Press DEFROST after toast cycle has started. Bagel – Press to add toasting time to both sides of a bagel, thick bread, or an English muffin.
- To use: Press BAGEL after toast cycle has started. Cancel – To cancel or end a cycle, press CANCEL and the cycle will stop.
- Slide-Out Crumb Tray
How to toast
- Plug Toaster into electrical outlet.
- Place appropriate food items in slots. If toasting bagels, English muffins, or buns, place in slots with cut sides facing inside wall of Toaster.
- Push Bread Lifter down to start Toaster. NOTE: The Bread Lifter will not latch down unless the Toaster is plugged in.
- Press + or – button to select toast shade or turn toast Shade Selector from 1 to 7. If toasting a bagel or a frozen item, also press Bagel and/or Defrost function.
- At the end of toasting cycle, bread will pop up automatically. Raise the High-Lift Toast Boost ( ) to easily remove food.
- To stop the toasting cycle sooner, lift up Bread Lifter or push the Cancel button.
NOTE: Toaster pastries (such as Pop-Tarts®) Do not heat in Toaster—use toaster oven broiler. 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.
Cleaning
NOTE: If the Toaster is used daily, the crumb tray should be cleaned weekly.
- Unplug Toaster and let cool.
- Slide out crumb tray, discard crumbs, and wipe tray with clean cloth. Replace crumb tray.
- Wipe outside of Toaster with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers that may scratch the surface of the Toaster.
Tips and troubleshooting
- To remove food that becomes lodged in the food slots, disconnect Toaster from outlet and allow it to cool. Use a nonmetal utensil to loosen food from the grill wires, allowing it to fall into the crumb tray. Empty crumb tray.
- When toasting a single slice, you may notice variations in bread color from side to side.
- Toasting is affected by the temperature of the bread. Room-temperature bread may toast to a medium color on the 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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the brand of the 4-slice toaster mentioned in the details?
The brand is Hamilton Beach.
What color is the Hamilton Beach 24796 4 Slice Toaster?
The color is Stainless Steel.
What material is used in the construction of the Hamilton Beach 24796 4 Slice Toaster?
The material used is Stainless Steel.
What are the product dimensions of the Hamilton Beach 24796 4 Slice Toaster?
The product dimensions are 10.43 D x 11.02 W x 7.28 H.
What specific uses for the product are mentioned in the details for the Hamilton Beach 24796 4 Slice Toaster?
It is designed for toasting Bagel.
How much wattage does the Hamilton Beach 24796 4 Slice Toaster have?
It operates at 1560 watts.
How many slices can the Hamilton Beach 24796 4 Slice Toaster accommodate at a time?
It can accommodate 4 slices.
What style is the Hamilton Beach 24796 4 Slice Toaster categorized as?
It is categorized as a Toaster with Extra-Wide Slots.
What is the weight of the Hamilton Beach 24796 4 Slice Toaster?
The item weight is 5.43 Pounds.
What finish type is associated with the Hamilton Beach 24796 4 Slice Toaster?
The finish type is Brushed.
What voltage does the Hamilton Beach 24796 4 Slice Toaster operate on?
It operates at 110 Volts.
How many settings does the Hamilton Beach 24796 4 Slice Toaster offer?
It provides 10 settings.
How many programs are available on the Hamilton Beach 24796 4 Slice Toaster?
There are 3 programs available.
What does the digital display on the Hamilton Beach 24796 4 Slice Toaster show?
The digital display shows the selected toast shade setting at a glance.
What type of items can be easily accommodated with the deep, wide slots of the Hamilton Beach 24796 4 Slice Toaster?
The toaster's large slots can easily fit bagels, thick slices of bread, Texas toast, as well as smaller favorites like English muffins and frozen waffles.
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