Hamilton Beach HB1718B2 Rise 2 Slice Toaster User Manual

: May 15, 2024
: Hamilton Beach

Table of Contents

Hamilton Beach HB1718B2 Rise 2 Slice Toaster
FAQ
SPECIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
HOW TO USE GUIDE
CLEANING & CARE
DISPOSING OF THE APPLIANCE
GUARANTEE & SERVICE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
References
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Hamilton Beach HB1718B2 Rise 2 Slice Toaster

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Product Information

The Rise 2 Slice Toaster features a brushed and polished stainless steel design, model no: HB1718B2, suitable for domestic use only.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the toaster emits an odour during the first use?
A: The odour is normal due to manufacturing residue or oil. Operate the toaster without bread initially, let it cool, then begin toasting the first slice.
Q: How many slices of bread can I toast at once?
A: You can toast two slices of bread at a time.
Q: Can I cancel the toasting process at any time?
A: Yes, you can press the Cancel button to stop toasting at any point, but do not lift the carriage handle to cancel toasting.

SPECIFICATIONS

Product Dimensions: 19.3cm(H) x 17cm(W) x 28.4cm(L)
Power: 850W
Net Weight: Approx. 1.75kg

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances especially when children are present, 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.
Make sure that your outlet voltage corresponds to the voltage stated on the rating label of the toaster.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs only.
To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or any part of the toaster in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when it is used by or near children.
Unplug the unit from the electrical outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or in an abnormal state. If its main cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified electrician.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surface.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.
Oversized food, metal foil packages or utensils must not be inserted in the toaster as they may cause fire or electric shock.
Bread may burn, so toasters must not be used near or below curtains and other combustible materials and must be watched when in use.
The use of accessory attachments is not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as it may cause injuries.
Don’t attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is in operation.
Be sure to take the bread out carefully after toasting to avoid injuries.
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
Warning: If the bread slice is less than 85mm in length, you must pay attention to the potential risk of burning when taking out the slices.
The appliance is not intended to be operated through an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
Don’t use the appliance outdoors.
This appliance is intended for use in domestic households only.
Save these instructions.

CAUTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This appliance is for household use only.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to a qualified electrician. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a long cord. An extension cord may be used with care, however, the marked electrical rating should be at least as great as the electrical rating of this appliance. The extension cord should not be allowed to drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over.
Remove all protective wrappings before toasting.

If the toaster starts to smoke, Press Cancel “ ” to stop toasting immediately.
Avoid toasting the food with extremely runny ingredients such as butter.
Never attempt to remove bread jammed in the slots without unplugging the toaster from the electrical outlet first. Be sure not to damage the internal mechanism or heating elements when removing bread.
The bread slot is only applicable for toasting regular bread.
To achieve uniform colour we recommend that you should wait a minimum 30s between each toasting so that colour control can reset automatically.

ATTENTION: DO NOT INSERT METAL OBJECTS WHEN REMOVING BREAD. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

ATTENTION: DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR ANY LIQUID.

NOTE: As manufacturing residue or oil remains in the toaster or heat element, usually it will emit the odour for the first use. It is normal and will not occur after several times uses, for the first use it is suggested the operate according to the below steps, except without bread, then let the toaster cool down and begin toasting the first slice.

HOW TO USE GUIDE

USING YOUR TOASTER

Put your slice/slices of bread into the slots (you can only toast two slices of bread at any one time).
NOTE: Make sure the crumb tray is completely positioned in place before using.
Plug the power cord into the outlet.
Set colour control knob to your desired colour. There is a 6-position level (see fig.1), the lowest “1” is for light and the highest “6” is for dark. The bread slice can be toasted to a golden colour in the middle position.
NOTE:
- The toasting colour for one slice is darker than that for two bread slices at the same level
- If toasting continuously, the toasting colour for the latter bread is darker than that for the interior bread at the same level.
Lower the carriage handle down vertically until it is latched in place, the indicator of Cancel “ ”will be illuminated, and the appliance will begin toasting at once.
NOTE: The carriage handle can only be latched when the appliance is plugged in.
Once the bread has been toasted to the pre-set colour, the carriage handle will automatically pop up. Also, you can uplift the carriage handle a little to remove the bread readily.
NOTE: During toasting, you may also observe the toasting colour. If it is satisfactory, you can press the Cancel button to cancel the operation at any time, but never lift the carriage handle to cancel the toasting.
If you want to toast frozen bread, lower the carriage handles vertically until it is
latched in place, press Defrost “ ”button and the indicator of Defrost “ ”button will be illuminated, set the colour control knob to your desired colour, in this mode bread will be toasted to your desired colour.
If you want to warm cold toasted bread, lower the carriage handle down vertically until it is latched in place, press the Reheat “ ” button and the indicator of the Reheat “ ” button will be illuminated, In this mode toasting time is fixed, so long as time runs over, the carriage handle will automatically spring up and end up the reheating process.

CLEANING & CARE

Before cleaning, unplug from the appliance and let the appliance cool down completely.
Wipe the outside with a soft dry cloth, never use metal polish.
Pull out the crumb tray at the bottom of the toaster and empty it. If the toaster is used frequently, accumulated breadcrumbs should be removed at least once a week.
Make sure the crumb tray is completely closed before using the toaster again.
When not used or stored, the power cord may be wound under the bottom of the toaster.

ATTENTION: DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR ANY LIQUID

DISPOSING OF THE APPLIANCE

Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish.
You are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like this separately.
Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access to information about the recycling of electrical items.
Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to information about the recycling of electrical items purchased in Ireland.
The WEEE directive, introduced in August 2006, states that all electrical items must be recycled, rather than taken to landfill. Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling, once it has reached the end of its life.

Correct Disposal of this product

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

GUARANTEE & SERVICE

This product is covered by a 12-month warranty, please read the guarantee and service carefully and keep for future use.
Please Note: To maintain the validity of the warranty, it is imperative to register it within the initial 30 days of purchase. Any registration made beyond this time frame will result in the warranty being deemed void.
This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the UK. This is the only express warranty for this product and is instead of any other warranty or condition.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period from the date of original purchase; this timeframe can vary based on the product. Please refer to our product pages or contact our customer service team if you are unsure of the duration of the product’s warranty period. 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, 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.
To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store.
Please call 01274 752624 or email customerservice@hamiltonbeach.co.uk. For faster service, locate the model number on the rating label on your appliance. Alternatively, please scan the QR code below to be directed to our warranty registration page: