BOSCH TAT3A014 Compact Toaster Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

Parts and operating controls
Operation
General
Cleaning and maintenance
Technical data
Disposal
Guarantee
References
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TAT3A014 Compact Toaster
Instruction Manual

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Safety instructions

Please read and follow the operating instructions carefully and keep them for later reference. Enclose these instructions when you give this appliance to someone else. This appliance is intended for domestic use only.
The danger of electric shock! Only use the appliance indoors at room temperature and up to 2000 m above sea level. The appliance may only be connected to a power supply with alternating current via a correctly installed socket with earthing. Ensure that the protective conductor system of the domestic supply has been correctly installed. Connect and operate the appliance only according to the type plate specifications. Do not use if the power cord or appliance show any signs of damage. Unplug after every use or if defective.
To avoid potential hazards, repairs such as replacing a damaged cable must only be carried out by our customer service personnel. Keep children under 8 years of age away from the appliance and connecting cable and do not allow them to use the appliance.
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years and older and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or who lack experience and / or knowledge if they are supervised or have been given instruction in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the dangers involved. Children may not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.
Risk of burns and fire!

Do not place the appliance on or near hot surfaces, e.g. hobs. Avoid spatters of grease as the plastic may be damaged.
Misuse of the appliance can potentially lead to injury.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
Do not insert any objects into the toast slot.
Bread can burn. Never operate the toaster near or underneath curtains or other flammable materials. Never cover the toast slot.
Do not touch parts other than the operating controls as the toaster can become hot during toasting.
Press down the push-down lever only for toasting; never block it.
Do not use food that may drip as it is toasted or warmed, since this is a fire hazard.
Unplug the toaster and allow it to cool down before cleaning it.
Never immerse the appliance in water or place it in the dishwasher!
Do not steam-clean the appliance.
Do not use oven or grill spray for cleaning.
Use a firm brush to remove crumbs that may have accumulated under the warming rack.
Remove the crumb tray and wipe it clean.

Only operate the toaster when it is upright. Never leave the Ktoaster unattended while it is in use!
WARNING: Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
Risk of suffocation!
Do not allow children to play with packaging material.
Congratulations on purchasing this Bosch appliance. You have acquired a high-quality product that will bring you a lot of enjoyment.
This instruction manual describes different models:
Long-slot toaster
Compact toaster
Please use this toaster solely for toasting or heating sliced bread or for reheating bread rolls on the warming rack.

Parts and operating controls

Push-down/start lever
stop button with LED
Selector (for toasting level)
Toast slot
Switch (for integrated warming rack)
Warming rack
Crumb tray
Cable tidy

Before using it for the first time

Remove any stickers or film. With the window open, operate the toaster without bread in it at least three times at the highest toasting level setting and let it cool down.

Operation

(Figures a l on the fold-out pages)
Important: Do not operate the toaster without the crumb tray 7!
Toasting

Unwind the power cable to the required length and plug it in.
Use selector 3 to set the required toasting level between 1 and 6. For a medium, golden brown select levels 3-4.
Place the food to be toasted in the toast slot 4.
Press the push-down lever 1 down until it engages. The LED on the stop button 2 lights up.
Toasting ends when the food being toasted is raised up. The LED on the stop button 2 goes out.

Note: Push the push-down lever 1 up to remove toasted items more easily. To end the toasting process prematurely, press the stop button 2.
Tip: If you toast only one slice, set the toasting level lower than for two slices.
Warming cold bread or toast

Set the required toasting level to .
Insert the food being toasted and press the push-down lever 1 down until it engages.

Using the warming rack

Never place aluminum foil on the warming rack 6!
Only use the warming function when the warming rack 6 is extended.
Never warm and toast at the same time!

Press switch 5 down until it engages. The warming rack 6 extends.
Place bread rolls on the warming rack 6.
Using selector 3, set the toasting level to maximum level 2.
Press the push-down lever 1 down until it engages.

General

Toast items only until they are golden brown and not dark or brown. Remove any burnt edges. Do not over-toast foods containing starch, especially grain and potato products (to reduce the production of acrylamides).
N.B.: If a slice gets stuck, the toaster turns itself off automatically. Pull the power plug and carefully remove the bread after the toaster has cooled down.

Cleaning and maintenance

Risk of electric shock
Never immerse the device in water or place it in the dishwasher!
Don’t steam-clean the appliance.
Do not use oven or grill spray for cleaning.

Pull the power plug and let the toaster cool down. Use a firm brush to remove crumbs that may have accumulated under the warming rack.
Remove the crumb tray 7 and wipe it clean.
Clean the toaster’s exterior with a damp cloth; do not use strong or abrasive cleaning agents.

Technical data

| Compact toaster| Long slot toaster
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Electrical connection| 220-240 V- 50/60 Hz| 220-240 V-50/60 Hz
Output| 825-980 W| 825-980 W
Appliance height| 190 mm| 200 mm
Appliance width| 310 mm| 430 mm
Appliance depth| 160 mm| 120 mm

Disposal

Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. Please ask your specialist retailer about current disposal facilities.

Guarantee

The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our representative in the country in which it is sold. Details regarding these conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.
Changes reserved.
Kundendienst – Customer Service
Great Britain
BSH Home Appliances Ltd.
Grand Union House, Old Wolverton Road, Wolverton
Milton Keynes MK12 5PT
To arrange an engineer visit, to order spare parts and accessories or for product advice please visit www.bosch-home.co.uk
Or call Tel.: 0344 892 8979
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(Mo-Fr: 8.00-18.00 Uhr erreichbar)
Tel.: 0911 70 440 040 oder unter
bosch-infoteam@bshg.com
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