Cuisinart CPT-170 Countdown Metal 2 Slice Toaster Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Cuisinart
Table of Contents
Cuisinart CPT-170 Countdown Metal 2 Slice Toaster
Specifications
- Product Name: Countdown Metal 2-Slice Toaster
- Model: CPT-170
Product Usage Instructions
Important Safety Precautions
- Read all instructions carefully before using the toaster.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use handles or knobs.
- Avoid placing any part of the toaster in water or other liquids to prevent electrical shock. Follow the cleaning instructions provided.
- This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
- Always unplug the toaster from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow it to cool down before handling.
- Do not operate the toaster if the cord or plug is damaged, or if the appliance has malfunctioned, been dropped, or damaged in any way. Return it to the store or retailer for examination or repair.
- Use only recommended accessories to avoid injury.
- Avoid using the toaster outdoors.
- Keep the cord away from hot surfaces and do not let it hang over the edge of the table or countertop.
- Avoid placing the toaster on or near hot gas or electric burners, or in a heated oven.
- Use the toaster only for its intended purpose and do not insert oversize foods, metal foil packages, or utensils as they may pose a risk of fire or electric shock.
- Avoid covering the toaster or having it in contact with flammable materials such as curtains, draperies, or walls during operation. Do not operate it under wall cabinets.
- Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged into an electrical outlet.
- Never leave the toaster unattended during use to prevent the possibility of fire.
- To disconnect, push the cancel button and then remove the plug from the wall.
- Save these instructions for household use only.
Features and Benefits
- Extra-Lift Carriage Control Lever: Brings the toast close to the top of the toaster, making it easy to remove even the smallest items.
- Browning Control: Sets the desired toast colour from light to dark with six browning levels.
- Bagel Button: Adds extra time to the toasting cycle. The LED lights up when selected.
- Defrost Button: Defrosts and toast frozen bread. The LED lights up when selected.
- Reheat Button: Reheats without browning or toasting. The LED lights up when selected.
- Cancel Button: Interrupts the toasting process.
- LCD Countdown Window: A blue backlit LCD timer that counts down minutes and seconds until the toast pops up.
- Slide-out Crumb Tray (not shown): Pulls out to clean crumbs that collect at the bottom of the toaster.
- Cord Storage (not shown): Keeps excess cord neatly tucked away, maintaining a clean countertop.
Use and Care
- Unwind the power cord and ensure that the crumb tray is in place and there is nothing in the toaster slot.
- Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
- Insert slice(s) of bread into the toaster, making sure that multiple slices do not overlap and that the carriage is in the up position.
FAQ
- Q: Can I use the toaster to toast frozen bread?
- A: Yes, the toaster has a defrost button specifically designed to defrost and toast frozen bread. Simply press the defrost button, and the LED light will indicate when it is selected.
- Q: How do I clean the toaster?
- A: To clean the toaster, make sure it is unplugged and cooled down. Remove the slide-out crumb tray located at the bottom of the toaster to clean any collected crumbs. Avoid immersing any part of the toaster in water or other liquids. Use a damp cloth to wipe the exterior surfaces of the toaster.
- Q: Can I use the toaster to toast bagels?
- A: Yes, you can toast bagels using the bagel button. Press the bagel button, and the LED light will indicate when it is selected. This button adds extra time to the toasting cycle, ensuring perfectly toasted bagels.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
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Read all instructions.
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Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
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To protect against electrical shock, do not place any part of the toaster in water or other liquid. See instructions for cleaning.
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This appliance should not be used by or near children, or individuals with certain disabilities.
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Always unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before cleaning or handling. -
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 store or retailer where purchased for examination or repair.
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The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause injury.
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Do not use outdoors.
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Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or countertop or touch hot surfaces.
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Do not place the toaster on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
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Do not use this toaster for other than intended use.
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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.
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A fire may occur if the toaster is covered or touching flammable materials, such as curtains, draperies or walls, when in operation. Do not operate under wall cabinets.
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Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged into an electrical outlet.
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To avoid the possibility of fire, do not leave the toaster unattended during use.
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To disconnect, push the cancel button, then remove the plug from the 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
- You can count on your new Cuisinart® Countdown Metal Toaster.
- All you have to do is select the way you want items toasted— and pop them down. A blue LCD timer immediately starts counting down toasting time, so you’ll know exactly when to flip your eggs over easily!
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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Dual Toasting Slots
1½-inch slot toasts a wide variety of breads. -
Extra-Lift Carriage Control Lever
Brings the toast close to the top of the toaster, making it easy to remove the smallest items. -
Browning Control
Sets desired toast colour from light to dark, with six browning levels. -
Bagel Button
Adds extra time to the toasting cycle. LED lights when selected. -
Defrost Button
Defrost and toast frozen bread. LED lights when selected. -
Reheat Button
Reheats without browning or toasting. LED lights when selected. -
Cancel Button
Interrupts the toasting process. -
LCD Countdown Window
Blue backlit LCD timer counts down minutes, then seconds, to pop up. -
Slide-out Crumb Tray (not shown)
Pulls out to clean crumbs that collect in the bottom of the toaster. -
Cord Storage (not shown)
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.
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Insert slice(s) of bread
Be sure that multiple slices do not overlap and that the
carriage is in the up position. -
Set the browning control
Turn the rotary dial to the desired position:
Dial Setting Color
- 1-2 light
- 3-4 medium
- 5-6 dark
Some notes on browning
Toasting is a combination of cooking and drying of the bread. Therefore,
differences in 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 higher setting than normal.
- Breads with very uneven surfaces (such as English muffins) will require a higher toast setting.
- Thickly cut pieces of bread (including 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 raisins or other fruit pieces of bread, remove any loose raisins, 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 guide wires in the slot.
- Before toasting bagels, slice each bagel into two halves.
Single slice toasting
If you are toasting a single slice of bread, set the heat selector to a
lighter setting than you normally would. The toaster is designed to heat the
whole toasting chamber for two slices. By lowering the heat for a single
slice, you won’t overcast.
Frozen waffles, pancakes, french toast and frozen bagels
These breads and pastries should be warmed using the Defrost button.
Toaster pastries
Exercise caution with toaster pastries; the filling can become quite hot, long
before the surface of the pastry becomes browned. Never leave toaster pastries
unattended while toasting or warming.
To begin toasting
Press the carriage lever until it locks into the down position.
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.
Tips
- Never force foods into the toasting slot. Foods should fit freely between the guide wires.
- Do not place buttered breads or pastries with fillings or frostings in the toaster, as this could create a fire hazard.
- Uneven toasting is usually due to bread slices of uneven thickness.
- After use, unplug your toaster from the electrical outlet.
Defrost button
The Defrost button is designed to first defrost and then toast the bread,
which extends the toasting cycle slightly.
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Insert slice(s) of bread
Be sure that multiple slices do not overlap and that the carriage is in the up position. -
Set the browning control
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Settings 1-2
For refrigerated breads and thinner frozen items such as frozen pancakes. -
Settings 3-4
For toaster pastries, frozen waffles (thin) French toast, and refrigerated bagels. -
Settings 5-6
For thicker frozen items such as bagels, hand-cut bread and thick French toast.
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Press the carriage control lever until it locks into position.
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Press the Defrost button. Blue LED indicates the feature is activated.
To stop cycle
When the defrost 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.
After use, unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet.
Reheat button
The reheat feature allows you to reheat bread without browning or toasting.
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Insert slice(s) of bread
Be sure that multiple slices do not overlap and that the carriage is in the up position. -
Press the carriage control lever until it locks into position.
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Press the Reheat button. Blue LED indicates the feature is activated.
To stop 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.
Bagel button
The bagel feature adds extra time to the toasting cycle to allow for halved
bagels and thicker breads.
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Insert slice(s) of bread or halved bagels
Be sure that multiple slices do not overlap and that the carriage is in the up position. -
Press the carriage control lever until it locks into position.
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Press the Bagel button. Blue LED indicates the feature is activated.
To stop cycle
When the bagel 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.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always allow the toaster to cool completely before cleaning.
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Always unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
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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.
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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. -
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.
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Never wrap the cord around the outside of the toaster. Use the cord storage cleats on the underside of the toaster.
WARRANTY
Limited Three-Year Warranty
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a
Cuisinart® Countdown Metal 2-Slice Toaster that was purchased at retail for
personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under
applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other
commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Countdown
Metal 2-Slice Toaster will be free of defects in materials and workmanship
under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase.
We suggest you complete and return the enclosed product registration card
promptly to facilitate verification of the date of the original purchase.
However, the return of the product registration card does not eliminate the
need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase to obtain the
warranty benefits. If you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase
date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.
If your Cuisinart® Countdown Metal 2-Slice Toaster should prove to be
defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think it
necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free
number 1-800-726-0190 for additional
information from our Customer Service Representatives, or send the defective
product to Customer Service at Cuisinart, 150 Milford Road, East Windsor, NJ
08520. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose
$10.00 for shipping and handling of the product.
Please pay by check or money order (California residents need only supply
proof of purchase and should call
1-800-726-0190 for shipping
instructions).
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart® product
that is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery
service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for
packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not
covered under warranty. Please be sure to include your return address, daytime
phone number, description of the product defect, product model number (located
at the bottom of the product), the original date of purchase, and any other
information pertinent to the product’s return.
Your Cuisinart® Countdown Metal 2-Slice Toaster has been manufactured to the
strictest specifications and has been designed for use with authorized
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 warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment
or other ordinary household use.
This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages. Some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so they may not apply
to you.
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, at its discretion, 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 the above two options do 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, according to their preference, return
nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary,
replacement, by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-
726-0190.
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and
shipping and handling of such products under warranty.
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART® PRODUCT
If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart® product, we suggest that
you call our Cuisinart® Service Center at
1-800-726-0190 before returning 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.
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