MAXIM M2SGT 2 – Slice Glass Toaster Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- MAXIM
Table of Contents
MAXIM M2SGT 2 – Slice Glass Toaster
General Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with
this type of prod-uct. The safety precautions enclosed reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Keep the manual in
a safe place for future reference, along with the completed warranty card,
purchase receipt and carton. If applicable, pass these instructions on to the
next owner of the appliance. Always follow basic safety precautions and
accident prevention measures when using an electrical appliance, including
the following:
Electric Safety and Cord Handling
Voltage : Make sure your outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond
to the voltage stated on the appliance rating label and your wall outlet is
earthed.
Water: To protect against fire and electric shock, do not immerse the
cord, plug or any non-re-movable parts of this toaster in water or other
liquid, or expose the electrical connections to water. Ensure your hands are
dry before handling the plug or switching on the appliance.
WARNING: If the toaster falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into the water!
Damage: Check the power cord regularly for visible damage. If the cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its authorized service
centers or appropriately qualified personnel in order to avoid any hazards.
WARNING: Do not pick up or operate the appliance if the cord, plug, or
housing is damaged, or after it malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in
any way. In case of damage, please contact our customer service line for
advice.
Power cord: Do not kink, bend, strain or damage the power cord and
protect it from sharp edg-es and heat. Do not let it touch hot surfaces. Do
not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or bench top.
Power extension cord: A shorter power cord is provided to reduce the risk
of tripping and en-tang1ement. If you must use an extension cord, be cautious
of the risks involved. The extension cord should be arranged so that it will
not drape over the benchtop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over unintentionally.
No timer: The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or sepa-rate remote-control system.
Disconnect: Turn off and unplug the toaster from the outlet when it is
not in use and before assembly, disassembly, cleaning, and storage. Grip the
plug when disconnecting, do not pull the cord.
RCD: Unless your home is already fitted with a residual current device
(safety switch), we recommend installing an RCD with a rated residual
operating current not exceeding 30mA to provide additional safety protection
when using electrical appliances. See your electrician for professional
advice.
Usage Conditions and Restrictions
Domestic use only: This appliance is intended for indoor domestic use only. It
is NOT suitable for commercial, industrial, or outdoor use. Do not use it
outdoors. Intended use: The appliance is only suitable for toasting bread
products without topping. Do not use it for anything else, and only use it as
described in this manual. Do not place wet foods in-side the toaster, or food
that has been covered with butter, jelly, frosting or other condiments as this
may result in fire, smoke, or jamming of the appliance. Do not use the
appliance for defrost-ing food other than bread products or waffles.
WARNING: Do not put oversized food or inappropriate materials (metal foil
packages or uten-sils) into the toasting slot. Doing so may create a fire or
electric shock hazard.
Accessories: Do not use the attachments that are not recommended here as
this may cause injury or damage. Never operate the toaster without its proper
accessories.
Usage restriction: The 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.
Children: Supervise young children to ensure they do not play with the
appliance. Close super-vision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
Liability: We accept no liability for any eventual damages or personal
injury caused by misuse of the product and/or failure to follow these
instructions.
Before first use: Make sure you know how to use the toaster before first
use.
Clearances: When using the toaster, make sure there is adequate air space
above and on all asides for air circulation.
Worksurface: Place the toaster on a dry, stable, flat, hear-resistant
surface.
WARNING DO NOT use the toaster under the following conditions: On or near
a gas or electric hob, in a heated oven or near an open flame. On a soft
surface (such as carpet) or where it may tip over during use.
Outdoors or in areas of high humidity.
Near or below materials that can ignite easily (such as curtains, drapes, wall
hangings, tea tow-els) or underneath wall cabinets, as bread may burn and
cause a fire if it is toasted for too long. Do not cover: Do not cover the
toaster or place anything on top during use.
Do not insert any objects (utensils, fingers or other foreign objects)
Inside the toaster while in use as it may result in fire, electric shock, or
injury.
Smoke or fire: Immediately unplug the appliance if fire or smoke is emitted.
Unattended: Do not leave the toaster unattended when it is switched on.
Disconnect if from the power supply when you are finished with it or when
leaving the room.
Malfunction: If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, or if
fire or smoke is emitted, immediately press the CANCEL button, and unplug the
cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance. Contact our
customer service line for advice.
Cleaning: Maintain the toaster in accordance with the instructions to
ensure it functions prop-erly. Disconnect the appliance before moving and
cleaning it. Allow it to cool completely before cleaning and storing.
Crumb tray: To avoid the risk of fire, regularly remove crumbs from the crumb
tray. Make sure the crumb tray is day and properly in place before reuse.
Storage: When not in use, store your appliance and its instruction manual in a
safe and dry place.
CAUTION:HOT SURFACE!
The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is
operating and can cause burns.
The metal panel on top of the toaster can become very hot. Do not touch hot
surfaces during or immediately after use.
Use handles or knobs.
Always use oven mitts when handling hot material and allow metal parts to cool
before cleaning. Take care when taking out hot bread slices after toasting to
avoid injuries.
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD!
If the toasting lever is stuck while the toaster is on, immediately unplug the
appliance and let it cool down before emptying and cleaning. If the problem
persists, discontinue use of the appli-ance and call our customer service
line.
Never attempt to dislodge food from inside the toaster when it is plugged into
an electrical outlet. Always unplug it and let it cool first.
Never use a knife or any other sharp metal tool to remove the bread, and never
stick your hand inside the slot.
Do not touch the metal parts inside the toaster.
Product Overview
Toaster Body
- Glass viewing window
- Toasting Slot
- Control Panel
- Browning Control Knob
- Glass panel clamp
- Crumb tray pull-out
Control Panel
ON/ OFF Button
DEFROST Button
BAGEL Button
START/ CANCEL Button
Browning Control Knob (1-7)
Getting Started
Before first use
This product has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage.
Unpack the appli-ance and keep the original packaging carton and materials in
a safe place. It will help prevent any damage if the product needs to be
transported in the future, and you can use it to store the appliance when it
is not in use. If the carton is to be disposed of, please recycle all
packaging materials where possible. Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation
hazard for babies and young children, so ensure all packaging materials are
out of their reach and disposed of safely. Inspect all parts of the appliance
for visual damage. Unwind the power cord to its full length and inspect the
cord and plug for damage. Do not use the appliance if the appliance or its
cord has been damaged or are not working properly. In case of damage, contact
our customer service line for advice on examination, repair or return of the
damaged product.
Make sure you have read and understood all instructions and warnings in this
manual. Refer to the Product Overview, opposite, to familiarize yourself with
the product and the operation but-tons, pay particular attention to the safety
instructions on the previous pages.
Remove any adhesive labels and wipe the outside of the toaster with a damp
cloth. Ensure no packaging material is remaining in the toasting slot and no
loose objects have fallen into the toaster.
Place the toaster on an even and heat-resistant surface. Do not place the
toaster where heat, moisture or high humidity are generated, or near
combustible materials.
Plug the toaster into an appropriate power point and switch on the outlet. The
power socket must be readily accessible so that in an emergency it can be
easily switched off and the toaster unplugged.
Set the browning control to level 4, push down the toasting lever and let your
toaster heat up without any bread.
NOTE: Due to remnants from the manufacturing process burning off, you may
notice a slight burning smell or smoke when first using the toaster. This is
no cause for concern. Ensure good ventilation and let the toaster complete a
few toasting cycles until no more odor or smoke is present.
After a short cooling down period, your toaster is now ready for use. The
operation instructions start on the following page. All parts referred to in
the instructions are listed on above page.
Instructions
Toasting Bread
Make sure the crumb tray is properly in place before using the toaster
(Fig.1).
It is located un-derneath the heating elements and can be pulled out from the
side of the toaster opposite the browning control dial.
Place the toaster on a clean, stable, and heat-resistant surface. Make sure
that no liquids or flammable objects are near the appliance.
Connect the toaster to a properly installed wall socket and switch on the
power to the outlet. Set the browning level with the browning control dial
(Fig.2).
The browning level may be adjusted before or straight after pressing down the
toasting lever. Seven heating levels give you precise toasting results. Simply
select your desired browning level based on your needs.
NOTE: When using the toaster for the first time, select setting 3, then adjust
the setting for suc-cessive toast cycles according to your preference. (Use a
lower setting for thin slices.)
See Fig. 3 for browning level preferences.
- Place two bread slices side by side in the toasting slot choose browning level and press the start/cancel button to start toasting. The bread guides will automatically adjust to hold the food place and will automatically lower down to its toasting position. The relevant indicator will light up and remain illuminated until the toast cycle is complete, or until the CANCEL button is pressed.
- When the Defrost or Bagel buttons are pressed, the relevant indicator will light up and remain illuminated until the toast cycle is complete, or until the CANCEL button is pressed.
CAUTION: Don’t press hard on the slices of bread, as it may cause damage. When you place two bread slices side by side in the toaster, the bread guides will automatically adjust to hold the food place and it will automatically lower down to its toasting position.
IMPORTANT!
Make sure the toaster is connected to your power supply and the power is
switched on at the outlet, otherwise the toasting lever will not stay down to
start toasting. To stop the toasting cycle at any time, press the CANCEL
button. While the bread is being toasted, you can watch the process through
the viewing window. When the toast is ready, the toasting lever moves up
automatically and the toaster switches off automatically. You can now remove
the bread form the toaster.
CAUTION: Do not touch the metal parts of the toaster as they become hot. If toasting more bread, allow the toaster 15 to 20 seconds to cool down in between toasting cy-cle so the thermostat can reset. Always unplug the appliance after use and let it cool down before cleaning or storing.
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| Defrost | Thoroughly toast frozen bread with an extend- ed toasting cycle. |
(Reheat 30s after when you press defrost but-
ton each browning level)
ON/OFF| Power on or power off
Bagel| Toasts bagels by using only one side of the heating element
CANCEL| Press at any time to stop the toasting process
The toaster has three buttons to defrost frozen bread, reheat toasted bread
that has cooled, and to toast bagels on one side and warm up the other.
CAUTION: The Defrost or Bagel function cannot be started by itself. After
turning the appliance on and pressing START, choose your desired Defrost of
Bagel function.
WARNING! If bread becomes stuck inside the toaster, unplug the toaster
and let it cool before trying to remove the bread. Do not use a knife or any
other sharp metal tool to do so, and do not touch the metal parts inside the
toaster. Ensure to cut your bread thin enough to fit into the toaster with
ease.
Some tips for perfect toasting
Toasting is a combination of cooking and drying bread. As moisture levels
differ from one bread to another, toasting times can vary.
For slightly dry bread, use a lower browning setting.
For fresh bread or wholemeal bread, use a higher setting.
Bread products with a very uneven surface (such as English muffins) will
require a higher setting or press the BAGEL button for perfect results.
Thick-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.
When toasting raisin or other fruit bread, remove any loose raisins from the
surface of the bread before placing the slices into the toaster. This will
help prevent pieces from falling into the toaster or sticking on the guard
wire in the slot.
FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| The toaster is not working | 1. Check the power connection and ensure the plug |
is properly inserted in the outlet.
2. Check the bottom of toaster. Whether the glass panel is fully installed well. You must ensure that it audibly ‘clicks’ securely into place, otherwise the
toaster will not work.
Bread is stuck in the toaster| Unplug the toaster and let it cool down. Then care- fully remove the slice or slices from the toaster. You may need to hold the toaster over a sink and shake it gently to help loosen stuck bread. Do not use metal objects to remove the bread. Do not touch the metal parts inside the toaster.
If the food was too thick, make sure to slice it a little thinner in future.
My bread slices don’t pop up enough after toasting| If your bread is too small
to be removed from the toaster, simply lift the toasting lever to raise the
car- riage to its uppermost position and then pick up the bread. If you still
cannot carefully take it out, unplug the toaster and use thin, heat-resistant
tongs to re- move the bread from the toasting slot.
The toast is too dark or too light| The selected browning level is too high or
too low. Select a different setting.
The toaster emits smoke| The selected browning level is too high for the type
of bread toasted. Press the CANCEL button to stop the toasting cycle.
Ensure the crumb tray is empty and clean. Check to make sure no large crumbs are caught in the slot.
Turn the unplugged unit upside down over the sink
and shake.
The toaster isn’t Working?
If you experience problems with your toaster, check the issues below to
ensure it is properly as-sembled before you return the appliance to the place
of purchase or phone our customer service line.
Make sure your toaster is securely plugged in and the power is switched on at
the outlet. The toasting lever will not latch down if there is no power.
If you have recently cleaned the glass panel, make sure the panel is properly
installed:
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To remove the glass panel, hold the toaster with one hand and lightly tilt it backwards. With the other hand, press the latch at the underside and gently pull out the glass panel (see Fig.4). Wipe the panel clean.
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To reinsert the glass panel, lay the toaster on its back, then hold the panel by the latch and carefully slide it back into the grooves at the side until it clicks securely into place.
IMPORTANT!
When reinserting the glass panel, you must ensure that it audibly ‘clicks’ securely into place, otherwise the toaster will not work. When the panel ‘clicks’ into place, a safety switch is activated (see Fig.5). -
This will ensure your toaster receives power the next time you connect it to your electricity supply.
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Fig. 4 Gently pull out the glass panel in arrow direction.
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Fig. 5 You must hear it click into place to activate the safety switch.
Care and Cleaning
WARNING!
- Always disconnect the toaster from the power outlet and allow it to cool completely be-fore disassembling, cleaning and storage.
- Never immerse the toaster, cord or plug in water or other liquid for cleaning.
- Never clean the inside of the toaster, as this may damage the heating elements.
- Never use a metal scouring pad, abrasive materials, metal polish, harsh chemical clean-ers or hard objects for cleaning any surface of the toaster.
- Wipe the outside surfaces and the cord with a soft, dry or slightly dampened cloth or sponge and a mild detergent.
Removes crumbs after each use.
Cleaning the crumb tray
It is important that you remove and clean the crumb tray frequently to avoid
the risk of crumbs catching fire. The crumb tray is located underneath the
heating elements and can be pulled out from the side of the toaster opposite
the browning control knob.
Pull out the crumb tray completely.
Discard the crumbs and wipe the tray clean with a dry or damp cloth. To remove
stubborn sports, use nylon or plastic scouring pad dampened in soapy water and
squeezed almost dry. Make sure the tray is completely dry before inserting it
back into the toaster. Do not put the crumb tray in the dishwasher. Cleaning
the removable glass panel The center front of the toaster has a full view
glass window, which lets you monitor the toasting progress. The inner panel of
this window is removable. Hold the toaster with one hand and lightly tilt it
backwards. With the other hand, press the latch at the underside and gently
pull out the glass panel (Fig.4).
Wipe the panel clean, or wash it in warm, soapy water, rinse and dry
thoroughly. To reinsert the glass panel, lay the toaster on its back, then
hold the panel by the latch and care-fully slide it back into the grooves at
the side until it clicks securely into place.
Storage
When not in use, store the toaster in a clean, dry place. Make sure the
appliance is clean and dry, and disconnected from the power supply. We
recommend storing the appliance in the original carton, which will protect it
from dust. When storing the toaster, the power cord may be stored in the cord
storage area underneath the base. Simply wind the power cord around the hooks.
Service and repair
If the toaster is damaged, do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify
the toaster yourself, as this will void the warranty. There are no spare parts
available for purchase. Contact our cus-tomer service line to arrange for an
examination or repair of the product.
Technical Specifications
Rated voltage: 220-240V 50Hz
Rated power input : 1100-1260W
Browning control: 7 levels
Extra functions: Defrost, Bagel, Up and down, Cancel
Housing: Stainless steel with slide-out glass viewing window
Customer Service
Rated voltage: 220-240V 50Hz
Rated power input: 1100-1260W
Browning control: 7 levels
Extra functions: Defrost, Bagel, Up and down, Cancel
Housing: Stainless steel with slide-out glass viewing window
WARRANTY
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure
and compensation for any other foreseeable loss or damage. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of
acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The
above applies subject to the item not being accidentally dropped by the user-
or being used for purposes other than the intended use – or being tampered
with. Maxim Housewares guarantees the product for 12 months from date of
purchase. Refunds or replacements at retail store level are under the guidance
of the store’s rules/regulations. In the event of requiring assistance, the
retailer from whom you purchased the product should be your first port of
call.
Supplier warranting this product:
GAF Control (Sales) Pty Ltd & Maxim Housewares
P.O. Box 19, Altona North
Victoria, 3025, Australia.
12 months warranty from date of purchase. 90 days warranty from date of
purchase if used commercially. If your retailer has not validated your
guarantee, then retain your purchase receipt. The guarantee does not cover
accidental breakage or damage of your product or if it has been tampered with.
Product Model Number: M2SGT