Cuisinart CPT-90 Classic Style 4 Slice Electronic Toaster Instruction Manual

Cuisinart CPT-90 Classic Style 4 Slice Electronic Toaster

Product Information

Specifications

• Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.4 x 8.3 inches
• Weight: 6.1 pounds
• Power: 1800 watts
• Material: Chrome-plated
• Number of Slots: 4
• Toasting Slot Size: 1-3/8 inches wide, 10 inches long
• Browning Control: 6 levels
• Special Features: Slice Control Switch, Extra Lift Carriage Control Lever, Defrost Control, Reheat Control, Cancel Control, Always EvenTM Shade Control

Features and Benefits

1. Wide and Long Toasting Slots: The toaster has extra-wide and long slots that can accommodate a variety of breads, including English muffins, thick homemade slices, long slices of Italian bread, and even bagels. It can easily hold 4 regular size slices.
2. Slice Control Switch: This energy-saving switch shuts off the back heater when toasting only one or two slices, preventing over-toasting.
3. Browning Control: The easy-to-grip rotary dial allows you to set the desired toast color from light to dark, with six browning levels.
4. Extra Lift Carriage Control Lever: Push down the lever to lower the bread into the slot and start toasting. Push it up to bring the toast close to the top of the toaster, making it easy to remove smaller foods.
5. Defrost Control: This feature defrosts and then toasts frozen bread by adding time to the toast cycle. An LED indicator lights up when selected.
6. Reheat Control: Use the reheat control to warm up bread without browning or toasting it further. An LED indicator lights up when selected.
7. Cancel Control: This control interrupts the toasting process if you need to stop it before completion.
8. Always EvenTM Shade Control: The electronic control constantly monitors the toaster’s internal temperature to provide consistent toasting results. The heating elements deliver uniform heat for even browning.

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions

• Read all instructions in the instruction booklet before using the toaster.
• Do not touch the hot surfaces of the toaster. Always use handles or knobs to operate it.
• To protect against electrical shock, avoid placing any part of the toaster in contact with water or other liquids.
• Keep the toaster away from flammable materials such as curtains, draperies, and walls when in operation.
• Do not operate the toaster under wall cabinets.
• Avoid attempting to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged into an electrical outlet.
• Never leave the toaster unattended during use. Always unplug it when not in use.
• To disconnect the toaster, push the cancel button and then remove the plug from the wall.

Special Cord Set Instructions

• A short power-supply cord is provided with the toaster to reduce the risks of entanglement or tripping.
• If you need to use an extension cord, make sure it has an electrical rating at least as great as the toaster’s rating.
• Also, ensure that the longer cord is arranged in a way that it does not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

Polarized Plug

• The toaster has a polarized plug, where one blade is wider than the other.
• This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way for safety reasons.
• If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
• If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
• Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: Can I toast bagels in this toaster?

• A: Yes, the toaster’s wide and long slots can easily accommodate bagels.

Q: How many slices of bread can this toaster hold?

• A: The toaster can hold 4 regular size slices of bread at a time.

Q: Does this toaster have a defrost function?

• A: Yes, the toaster has a defrost control that allows you to defrost and toast frozen slices of bread.

Q: Can I reheat bread with this toaster?

• A: Yes, the toaster has a reheat control that allows you to warm up bread without further browning or toasting it.

Q: How can I adjust the toast color?

• A: The toaster has a browning control with six levels. Simply turn the rotary dial to set the desired toast color, from light to dark.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not place any part of the toaster in water or other liquid. See instructions for cleaning.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Always unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning or handling.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way, or if it is not operating properly.
   • Return the toaster to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair, and mechanical, or electrical adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or countertop or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place the toaster on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. Do not use this toaster for other than intended use.
12. Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted in the toaster as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock.
13. A fire may occur if the toaster is covered with or touching flammable materials, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation. Do not operate under wall cabinets.
14. Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged into an electrical outlet.
15. To avoid the possibility of fire, do not leave the toaster unattended during use. Unplug when not in use.
16. To disconnect, push the cancel button, then remove the plug from wall.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer 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.

NOTICE

• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
• If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
• Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

INTRODUCTION

• In the tradition of Cuisinart, the 4-Slice Classic Style Electronic Toaster meets our strict performance standards.
• This handsomely chrome-plated design combines the warm memories of yesterday with the quality of today’s technology.
• This attractive toaster makes quick work of breakfast for two or more. Long wide slots toast a variety of items from long slices of Italian bread to small English muffins, to fresh homemade breads.
• Bagels too! Our energy-saving switch turns off the back slot when you only need one or two slices toasted.
• Our extra lift feature brings toasted slices of bread close to the top of the toaster, making it easy to remove small items, like English muffins.
• We also include convenient reheat and defrost features, with LED displays.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Wide and Long Toasting Slots
   • 1- 3/8” wide toaster slot is 10” long. Large toasting slots hold a variety of breads, from English muffins to thick homemade slices to long slices of Italian bread. Bagels too! Easily holds 4 regular size slices.
2. Slice Control Switch: 3 4 1 2
   • Energy saving switch that shuts off the back heater, to prevent overtoasting when toasting only one or two slices.
3. Browning Control
   • Easy-to-grip rotary dial sets desired toast color from light to dark, with six browning levels.
4. Extra Lift Carriage Control Lever
   • Push down to lower bread into the slot and start toaster. Push up to bring toast close to the top of the toaster, making it easy to remove smaller foods.
5. Defrost Control
   • Defrost and then toast frozen bread by adding time to the toast cycle. LED indicator lights when selected.
6. Reheat Control
   • Reheats without browning or toasting. LED indicator lights when selected.
7. Cancel Control
   • Interrupts the toasting process.
8. Always Even™ Shade Control
   • Electronic control constantly monitors the toaster’s internal temperature to provide consistent toasting results from one use to the next. Heating elements deliver uniform heat for even browning.
9. Self-Centering Bread Racks
   • Centers all shapes of bread in the middle of the toaster chamber for more even toasting results.
10. Slide-out Crumb Tray
    • Removes easily to clean crumbs from the bottom of the toaster.
11. Cord Storage
    • Takes up excess cord and keeps countertop neat.

USE AND CARE

Unwind the power cord. Check that the crumb tray is in place and that there is nothing in the toaster slot. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

1. Insert slice(s) of bread
   • Be sure that multiple slices do not overlap and that the bread carriage is in the up position.
2. Set the browning control
   • Turn the rotary browning dial to the desired position. The toast gets darker as the dial is turned clockwise from left to right.
   • The browning dial can be adjusted either before or after pressing down the carriage/start lever.
   • Setting Color
   • 1-2 light
   • 3-4 medium
   • 5-6 dark
3. Set slice control switch
   • If toasting one or two slices, use the front slot. Set the 2-position rocker switch to the 1 Slice/2 Slice 1 2 setting. When toasting three or four slices, set the switch to the 3 Slice/4 Slice 3 4 position.
   • A switch is located on the right side of the toaster above the Defrost” button.
4. Begin toasting
   • Press the carriage control lever until it locks into the down position.
   • The toaster will start.
5. Select custom settings
   • If desired, select the defrost or reheat setting after the carriage control lever has been pushed down. If no special settings are selected, the toaster will brown your toast based on the selection you made with the browning dial.
   • Defrost – To defrost, then toast
   • Adds time to the toast cycle for defrosting.
   • Reheat – For reheating pre-toasted bread
   • When one or more of these special settings have been chosen, a red LED light will come on above the selected feature button.
6. To stop toasting
   • When the toasting cycle is finished, the toast will be raised. If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply press the Cancel” button. You can also lift the carriage control lever to stop the cycle.
7. To remove toast
   • Lift the extra-lift carriage control until it reaches its highest point.
   • This is especially useful when toasting smaller breads.

HELPFUL BROWNING NOTES

• Toasting is a combination of cooking and drying of the bread.
• Therefore, differences in denseness and moisture level from one bread to another can result in varying toasting times.
• For slightly dry bread, use a lower setting than you normally would.
• For very fresh bread or whole wheat bread, use a darker setting than normal.
• Breads with very uneven surfaces (such as English muffins) will require a higher browning setting.
• Thickly cut pieces of bread and bagels will take longer to toast, sometimes significantly longer since more moisture must be evaporated from the bread before toasting can occur. Very thick pieces may require two cycles.
• When toasting raisin loaves of bread, fruit slices of bread, or fruit muffins, remove any loose fruit, etc. from the surface of the bread before placing it into the toaster.
• This will help prevent fruit pieces from falling into the toaster or sticking on the guard wires in the slot.
• Before toasting bagels, slice each bagel into two halves.
• Most 4-slice toasters generate so much heat that when only 2 slices are toasted, they can be overtoasted.
• By positioning the slice control switch in the 1-Slice/2-Slice position, 1 2 the Cuisinart® 4-Slice Toaster generates less heat and better toasting results.
• A single slice of toast requires less toasting time than two slices of bread. To prevent the over-toasting of a single slice, put bread in the front slot, set the slice control switch to the 1-Slice/2-Slice position, 1 2, and set the browning control to a lighter setting than you normally would. Each chamber is designed for 2 slices of bread. By lowering the toasting time for a single slice, your toast won’t get too brown.

NOTES ON SPECIALTY USES

Toaster Pastries

• Exercise caution with toaster pastries: the filling can become quite hot, long before the surface of the pastry becomes browned.
• A low setting should be sufficient.
• Never leave toaster pastries unattended while toasting or warming. Avoid iced pastries.
• The icing can melt onto the interior of the toaster or it can burn.

English Muffins and Thick Sliced Bread

• Require longer toasting time than regular breads. We suggest that you increase the darkness setting on the browning dial to increase the toasting time.

Long Slices of Bread

• If your bread slice is so long that a toaster slot can only accommodate a single slice, we suggest that you set the browning control to a lighter setting than you normally would.

Frozen Breads

• The following breads and pastries should be defrosted and warmed using the “Defrost” button:
• Frozen waffles, pancakes, French toast, and bagels.
• Press the “Defrost” button when defrosting and toasting waffles, pancakes, French toast, and bagel halves. For best results, use a few toasting cycles at a low setting.
• A longer toasting time can result in French toast, waffles, or pancakes that are toasted on the outside but cool or soggy on the inside.

TIPS:

• Never force foods into the toasting slot. Foods should fit freely between the guard (guide) wires.
• Do not place buttered breads or frosted pastries in the toaster, as this could create a fire hazard.
• Uneven toasting is usually due to bread slices of uneven thickness.
• Never insert hard objects into the toasting slot.
• After use, unplug your toaster from the electrical outlet.

TWO-SLICE TOASTING:

Most 4-slice toasters generate so much heat that when  2 slices are toasted the bread can be overtoasted. For two slices of regular-size bread, follow these steps:

1. Set the slice control switch to the 1-Slice/2-Slice position 1 2
   • This will reduce the amount of heat generated and give better toasting results.
2. Put both slices of bread in the front toaster slot. This is the slot on the side of the toaster with the Cuisinart name on it.
   • Putting the slice control switch in the 1-Slice/2-Slice position turns 2 OFF in the back chamber.
3. Start the toaster as you normally would (push down the carriage control lever).

SINGLE SLICE TOASTING

• A single slice of toast requires less toasting time than two slices of bread. Each chamber is designed for 2 slices of regular-sized bread.
• Lower the toast time for a single slice by turning the brown-ing dial to a lighter setting.
• This will prevent over-tasting the bread slice.

For one slice of regular-size bread, follow these steps:

1. Set the slice control switch to the 1-Slice/2-Slice position.
   • This will turn off the back chamber to reduce the amount of heat generated and give better toasting results.
2. Put the slice of bread in the front toaster slot. This is on the side of the toaster with the Cuisinart name on it. It is also marked with arrows▼which point to the front slot.
3. Set the browning control to a lighter setting than you normally would for 2 slices.
4. Start the toaster as you normally would (push down the carriage control lever).

CUSTOM SETTINGS Defrost Button

The “Defrost” button is designed to first defrost and then toast the bread, by extending the toasting cycle slightly.

1. Insert slice(s) of bread:
   • Be sure that multiple slices do not overlap and that the carriage is in the up position.
2. Set the browning control:
   • Select the desired browning level from light to dark with a rotary browning dial.
3. Set the slice control switch to the 1 Slice/2 Slice or 3 Slice/4 Slice position, as needed.
4. Press the carriage control lever down until it locks into position.
5. Press the “Defrost” button.

• The LED will illuminate when this feature is selected.

To stop the cycle:

• When the defrost and toast cycle is complete, the toaster will raise the bread. If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply press the “Cancel” button to interrupt at any time.
• To remove toast, lift the extra-lift carriage control until it reaches its highest point.
• This is especially useful when toasting smaller breads.

Reheat Button

• The reheat feature allows you to reheat toasted bread without browning or toasting.

1. Insert slice(s) of bread:
   • Be sure that multiple slices do not overlap and that the carriage is in the up position.
2. Set the slice control switch to the 1 Slice/2 Slice or 3 Slice/4 Slice 1 2 position, as needed.
3. Press the carriage control lever until it locks into position.
4. Press the “Reheat” button.
   • You do not have to set the browning dial, as this cycle will now brown or toast the bread.

To stop the cycle:

• When the reheat cycle is complete, the toaster will raise the bread.
• If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply press the Cancel” button to interrupt or lift the carriage control lever.
• To remove toast, lift the extra-lift carriage control until it reaches its highest point.
• This is especially useful when toasting smaller breads.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always allow the toaster to cool completely before cleaning.

1. Always unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet.
2. Do not use abrasive cleansers. Simply wipe the exterior with a clean, damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Apply any cleansing agent to a cloth, not to the toaster, before cleaning.
3. To remove crumbs, slide out the crumb tray and discard the crumbs. Wipe clean and replace. Never operate the toaster without the crumb tray in place.
4. To remove any pieces of bread remaining in the toaster, turn the toaster upside down and gently shake. Never insert any hard or sharp instruments into the slot, as this could damage the toaster and cause a safety hazard.
5. Never wrap the cord around the outside of the toaster. Use the cord storage cleats on the underside of the toaster.

CUISINART® CLASSIC STYLE TOASTER LIMITED 3-YEAR WARRANTY

• This limited warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Toaster which was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use.
• Except as otherwise required under applicable state law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.
• We warrant that your Cuisinart® Toaster will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for three years from the original date of purchase.
• We suggest you complete and return the enclosed warranty registration card promptly. However, the return of the card is not a condition of this warranty and does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original receipt of purchase.
• If your unit should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair or replace it at our option, without charge to you.

To obtain warranty service, simply send the defective product to:

• Cuisinart, 150 Milford Road,

• E. Windsor, NJ 08520, or call our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 800-726-0190.

• To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please also enclose $7.00 for shipping and handling of the product. CA residents need only provide proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for specific shipping instructions.

• Please be sure to include a return address, description of the product defect, product serial number, and any other information pertinent to the product’s return. Please pay by check or money order.

• Your Cuisinart® Toaster has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use with authorized Cuisinart® accessories and replacement parts.

• THIS WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ANY DEFECTS OR DAMAGES CAUSED BY ACCESSORIES, REPLACEMENT PARTS, OR REPAIR SERVICES OTHER THAN THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED BY CUISINART.

• THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY ACCIDENT, MISUSE, SHIPMENT, OR OTHER THAN ORDINARY HOUSEHOLD USE.

• THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

• Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so these exclusions may not apply to you.
  ALL APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, GIVEN TO YOU BY LAW ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THIS WARRANTY.

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
  If you have any questions about the safety features of your Cuisinart® Toaster, please call us, toll-free, at 800-726-0190.

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR  CUISINART PRODUCT

• If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart product, we suggest that you call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 before returning the product for servicing. Often, our Consumer Service Representatives can help solve the problem without having the product serviced. If servicing is needed, a representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location.
• Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, please remind the Servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and the product is still under warranty.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY

• California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of the same type.
• The retail store shall then decide to either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product.
• If either of the above two options does not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished.
• Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty.
• California residents may also, at their preference, return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary, replacement, by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 800-726-0190.
• Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, shipping, and handling of such nonconforming products under the Warranty.
• Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top-quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever.
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