WestBend L5975D Toaster Instruction Manual

QUIKSERVE™ TOASTER
Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including:

• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• Keep hands and fingers out of the toaster slot.
• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.
• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow cooling before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. For service, information see the warranty page.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
• Do not use this appliance outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Always plug cord into a wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use appliances for other than intended use.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Longer extension cords are available, but care must be exercised in their use. While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, ensure that the marked electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to or greater than that of the appliance. If the plug is of the grounded type, the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. To avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement, position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the counter, table or another area where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plugin anyway.
• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or extension cord feels hot.
• Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or metal utensils must not be inserted in a toaster as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock.
• A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.
• Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged in.
• Avoid toasting foods with frostings or fillings that may run or that are made with open fillings. Frostings and fillings can catch fire.
• Do not toast pastries, tarts and the like at any setting other than the lowest or lightest setting and never toast twice as these items can ignite if over-heated and cause a fire.
• Failure to clean and replace crumb trays after each use may result in fire hazards.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME

Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding it. Accessory parts may be contained within the packaging material. Before using, wipe the outside of the toaster with a damp cloth then dry thoroughly. Operate the toaster the first time without any food in the toaster slots and with the browning control knob set to 7. Note: The toaster must be plugged in and the serving tray open for the toast lever to lock in place. This will eliminate any residual manufacturing oils.

USING YOUR TOASTER

This toaster is designed to cook hotter and faster than most toasters. We recommend toasting at a low setting and adjusting from there based on your preference.

1. Place the toaster on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge or flammable materials.
2. Plug the cord into a 120 volt, AC outlet only. Open the serving tray. Note: The toaster will not function unless the serving tray is open.
3. Place a maximum of two slices of bread or bagel into the bread slot. Be sure to place the bagel into the toaster with the cut side to the front.
4. Select the desired toast color setting. Note: Toaster pastries, tarts, etc. can ignite if overheated. Toast at the lowest setting with constant attention. This toaster is designed to cook hotter and faster than most toasters.
5. Press the toast lever down until it locks into place. The “CANCEL” light will glow and the toasting cycle will begin. Note: The toaster must be plugged in and the serving tray open for the toast lever to lock in place.
6. If desired, press “BAGEL” and/or the “GLUTEN FREE” button(s). “BAGEL” will toast the front side. “GLUTEN FREE” will toast longer, at a lower power, which produces better results for gluten-free bread. These settings can be used simultaneously.
7. When the selected color is reached, the toast rack will open to the bottom of the toaster and the toast will drop out onto the serving tray. The “CANCEL” light and toaster will turn off. The toast cycle can be stopped anytime by pressing the “CANCEL” button. If toasting additional food, always allow a few seconds between toasting for the toast rack to close.
8. When toasting is complete, always unplug the cord from the wall outlet. Do not leave a toaster constantly plugged in.

• A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.
• Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and cooling – this is normal.

HELPFUL HINTS

• This toaster is designed to cook hotter and faster than most toasters. We recommend toasting at a low setting and adjusting from there based on your preference.
• Toasting can be stopped any time by pressing the “CANCEL” button.
• Use the bread setting when toasting bread, English muffins, waffles, toaster pastries, etc., to toast on both sides.
• Frozen foods may require a darker setting.
• While it is not recommended, if you do toast foods with frosting or icing, place the food into the toaster with the frosting side to the front. Toast at the lowest setting with constant attention.
• Do not cook, warm, or toast fried foods, rice cakes, or non-bread items in the toaster. Do not heat any foods that have been spread with butter, jelly, frosting, syrup, or other spread.
• Do not cut on serving tray, as damage to tray will occur.
• Unplug the toaster immediately if fire or smoke is observed.
• If food becomes lodged inside the toaster, unplug the cord from the wall outlet and allow the toaster to cool completely. Turn the toaster upside down and shake to dislodge.
• Never insert a metal fork or any other metal object into the toasting slot.
• Please note that many variables factor into making toast; the moisture content of the bread, thickness, sugars and starches, and grains can all affect the browning of the bread when making toast.
• Wheat and whole-grain breads tend to require longer toasting times.
• When toasting, you may notice variations in toast color from side to side or top to bottom. This is normal, especially when toasting one slice of bread.

serving tray opened for the toaster to start.
Toastrack is not closed.| Allow a few seconds for toast rack to close automatically after toasting. Lift toast lever up slightly.
Food does not slide onto a serving tray.| Uneven or ragged edges can catch on toast rack, trim off ragged edges before toasting.
Crust side of bagel is too dark.| Place cut side of bagel to front of the toaster.
Toast is too dark.| This toaster is designed to toast hotter and faster than standard toasters. Reduce toast color setting.

CLEANING YOUR TOASTER

Note: Failure to clean the serving tray may result in fire hazard. Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged in.

1. Unplug the toaster from the outlet and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Wipe the serving tray and the outside surfaces with a damp cloth to remove crumbs or remove the serving tray for cleaning as needed. Wash the serving tray in hot, soapy water, rinse and dry. Note: Do not use any abrasive scouring pads or cleansers on toaster surfaces as scratching will occur. Do not wash the serving tray in an automatic dishwasher, as warping will occur.
3. Replace and close the tray. Wrap the cord around the clips on the underside of the toaster for storage.

This appliance has no user-serviceable parts.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

West Bend ® (“the Company”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of the original purchase with proof of purchase, provided that the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the Instruction Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at the Company’s discretion. This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by the Company if the appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the appliance is altered in any way.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, FORESEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please contact the Customer Care Department at 888-610-0498, or e-mail us at customercare@westbend.com. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for all warranty claims, handwritten receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to return the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. The Company is not responsible for returns lost in transit.
Valid only in USA and Canada

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from the Company in several ways. Order online at www.westbend.com, e-mail customercare@westbend.com, or over the phone by calling 888-610-0498.
To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Care for an order total. Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance, which can be found on the bottom or back of the appliance, a description of the part or parts you are ordering, and the quantity you would like.
Your state/province’s sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please allow two weeks for processing and delivery.

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References

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