Cuisinart CPT-7 Soho 2 Slice Toaster Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
: Cuisinart

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
GENERAL OPERATION
FUNCTIONS
TIPS AND HINTS
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY
Customer Support
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Cuisinart CPT-7 Soho 2 Slice Toaster

Cuisinart CPT-7 Soho 2 Slice Toaster

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

Read all instructions.
Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning or handling.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles, levers, or knobs.
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or place any part of the toaster in water or other liquids. See instructions for cleaning.
This appliance should not be used by or near children, or individuals with certain disabilities. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped, dropped in water, or damaged in any way, or if it is not operating properly. Return the toaster to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause injury.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or countertop or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place toaster on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
Do not use this toaster for anything other than its intended use.
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.
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.
Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged into an electrical outlet.
To avoid possibility of fire, do not leave toaster unattended during use.
To disconnect, push the Cancel button, then remove plug from wall outlet. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.
When heating toaster pastries, always use the lightest toast color setting.
Toaster is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
The bread may burn, therefore do not use the toaster near or below combustible material, such as curtains.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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 have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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 unintentionally.
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.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Dual Toasting Slots
1½-inch slots will accommodate a wide variety of bread types.
Cancel Button
Stops the toasting process and automatically lifts the bread. LED indicator ring will illuminate during toast cycle.
High-Lift Lever with QuickView ™ Feature
Lift lever at any time to observe the browning status without interrupting toasting cycle (see page 5). After toasting, lift the lever for easier access to toasted bread.
Bagel Button
Specially programmed Always Even ™ bagel setting for toasting bagels.
Defrost Button
Defrosts then toasts frozen bread.
Browning Shade Dial
Rotate the dial to your desired browning level (1–7).
Reheat Setting
Reheats without browning or toasting.
Rear Cord Stuff Box
Store excess cord into the stuff box to keep countertop neat.
Front Slide-Out
Crumb Tray A removable tray conveniently located at the front of the unit collects crumbs and slides out for easy cleaning.

BEFORE FIRST USE

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

GENERAL OPERATION

Insert slice(s) of bread
Be sure that the lever is in the up position.
Select bread option if desired
BAGEL or DEFROST or REHEAT.
Set the browning level
Turn dial to desired shade setting number 1–7 or Reheat. Shade range is as follows:
SETTING
1–2
3–5
6–7
COLOR
light
medium
dark
To begin toasting
Press the carriage lever until it locks in the down position and toasting will begin.
To stop cycle
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.
After use, unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet.

FUNCTIONS

QuickView™

The QuickView™feature allows you to check on the toasting progress without interrupting the cycle.
Simply lift the high-lift lever to temporarily raise and view your bread, and then release lever to automatically lower and continue toasting.

Bagel

The Bagel function is designed to toast bagels to perfection by reducing heat on one side of the toasting slot. This toasts the cut side of the bagel slightly more than the other side.

A directional icon located on the top of the toaster shows you the correct way to insert your bagel. (The cut side should always face away from the center of the pair of toasting slots.)

Defrost

The Defrost function is a longer cycle designed to first defrost and then toast the bread to the desired browning shade.

Reheat

The reheat function reheats bread without browning or toasting. Note, when the dial is in the REHEAT position, the DEFROST and BAGEL functions cannot be selected.

Front Crumb Tray

The removable crumb tray is conveniently located at the front of the unit to make cleanup a breeze. Simply pull the crumb tray out from the toaster, empty the crumbs into the trash, and push back into place.

Rear Cord Stuff Box

Excess cord can be stored in the rear stuff box to keep countertops looking neat. Push any excess cord into the hole on the back of the toaster.
To keep the cord in place, slide the cord into the upper hole position to prevent it from moving.

Cancel

The Cancel function will stop the toasting process and automatically lift the bread. The indicator light around the button will be illuminated whenever the toaster is running.

TIPS AND HINTS

Notes on Browning

Toasting is a combination of cooking and drying of the bread. Therefore, differences in moisture level from one item 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 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 or other fruit breads, remove any loose fruit, from the surface of the bread before placing into the toaster. This will help prevent fruit pieces from falling into the toaster or sticking on the guide wires in the slots.
Before toasting bagels, slice into two equal halves.

Frozen Bread, Waffles, Pancakes, French Toast, and Bagels

Use the Defrost function to defrost and then toast these items. Simply insert the frozen item, select desired function, select Defrost, select desired browning setting (1–7), and then press down the lever to start.

Toaster Pastries

Exercise caution with toaster pastries; the filling can become quite hot long before the surface of the pastry becomes browned. Start by using the lightest setting. Never leave toaster pastries unattended while toasting or warming.

For Best Results

Never force foods into the toasting slots. Foods should fit freely between the guide wires.
Do not place buttered breads in the toaster, as this could create a fire hazard.
Uneven toasting is usually due to inserting slices of uneven thickness.

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 overtoast.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always allow the toaster to cool completely before cleaning.

Always unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Do not use abrasive cleaners. Simply wipe the exterior with a clean, damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
To remove crumbs, slide out the crumb tray and discard 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 slots, as this could damage the toaster and cause a safety hazard.
Never wrap the cord around the outside of the toaster. Use the rear cord stuff box to store any excess cord length.
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

WARRANTY LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

This warranty is available only to U.S. consumers who purchase products directly from Cuisinart or an authorized Cuisinart® reseller. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Soho™ 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, owners, or consumers who purchase from unauthorized Cuisinart® resellers. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Soho™ 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 recommend that you visit our website, https://cuisinart.registria.com, for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits. In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.

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 for such products under warranty.

HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY

Your ultimate satisfaction in Cuisinart products is our goal, so if your Cuisinart® Soho™ 2-Slice Toaster should fail within the generous warranty period, we will repair it or, if necessary, replace it at no cost to you. To obtain a return shipping label, please visit us at https://www.cuisinart.com /customer-care/product-assistance/product-inquiry. Or call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to speak with a representative.
Your Cuisinart® Soho™ 2-Slice Toaster has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use only in 120-volt outlets and only with authorized accessories and replacement parts. This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter, as well as by use with accessories, replacement parts, or repair service other than those authorized by Cuisinart. This 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. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
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.