GE APPLIANCES G9TMA2SSPSS 2 and 4 Slice Toaster Owner’s Manual

GE APPLIANCES G9TMA2SSPSS 2 and 4 Slice Toaster Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

WARNING

Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury, or death.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read all instructions.

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in the Owner’s Manual.

• WARNING:   To prevent electrical shock, unplug before cleaning.

• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, operate with crumb tray in place.

• A fire may occur if the toaster is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies or walls, when in operation.

• Before performing any service, unplug the toaster.

• Do not leave children alone–children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use lever or knobs.

• Do not touch the heating elements, toaster opening, or interior surface of toaster during or after use. Allow to cool before cleaning or handling. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn.

• To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cords, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.

• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer Support.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

• Do not use outdoors.
  • Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

• Do not use this appliance for anything other than intended use.

• Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted in a toaster, as they may create a risk of fire or electric shock.

• Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in.

• When heating toaster pastries, always use the lightest toast color setting.

• A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

• Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

• If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:

  • The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
  • The 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.
  • If the appliance is of the grounded type, the cord set or extension cord should be a grounding-type-3-wire cord.

WARNING

KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE TOASTER

Failure to do so may result in fire or personal injury.

• Do not store or use flammable materials in a toaster or near the toaster opening, including paper, plastic, pot holders, linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. These garments may ignite if they contact hot surfaces causing severe burns

WARNING

TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW

This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by an authorized service personnel.

POLARIZED PLUG

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 plug in any way.

ELECTRICAL CORD

NOTE: If the power cord is damaged, please contact the warrantor listed in the back of this manual.

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CONTROLS

2 Slice Toaster

4 Slice Toaster

Appearance will vary by model

NOTE: The 4 slice toaster has crumb trays on each side of the unit.

A Lever
B Bagel Button
C Frozen Button
D Cancel Button
E Control Knob
F Base
G Crumb Tray
NOTE: The 4 slice toaster has crumb trays on each side of the unit.
H Cord Wrap
NOTE: Cord wrap is located in the same location on the 4 slice toaster

Using the Toaster

Getting Started

This appliance is for household use only.

• Remove all packing materials, any stickers and the plastic band around the power plug.
• To register your product, go to GEAppliances.com.
• Wash all parts as instructed in Care and Cleaning section.
• Select a level surface where this unit is to be used allowing enough space for steam to escape without damage to counters, cabinets and walls. Recommended 4 inch clearance on all sides.
• Before first use , set the browning level to maximum (7) and operate the appliance empty in a well ventilated room to cure the new elements. This may produce a slight odor as the element cures.

Toasting Bread

1. Set the toaster upright on a firm, level , heat-resistant surface.
2.  Put the plug into the power socket.
3. Turn the browning control to the required setting ( 1 = light, 7 = dark)
4.  Press the lever down fully. It won’t lock down unless the toaster is connected to the electricity supply.
5. If you need to stop the toasting while the cycle is still in process, press the ‘Cancel’ button to eject any contents in the toaster.

Frozen Bread

1. Leave the browning control at your preferred setting, insert the frozen bread, lower the lever, then press the “Frozen” button.
2. The light will come on.
3. The toast will pop up when ready

Bagels

1. Insert sliced bagel into the slots with cut side toward the inside of the toaster.
2. Leave the browning control at your preferred setting, lower the lever, then press the “Bagel” button.
3. The bagel will pop up when ready.

Cancel

1. Pressing the “Cancel” button will stop toasting.

Care and Cleaning

Follow these guidelines for cleaning and caring for your Toaster:

• Unplug the appliance and let it cool down before attempting to clean or remove any toast stuck in the unit.
• To remove crumbs from the appliance, gently slide out the crumb tray from the appliance and empty it. Replace tray when finished.
• Do not insert foreign objects into slots.
• CAUTION: Do not hold the appliance upside down and do not shake it to remove the crumbs, bread or other toasting articles.
• Clean the body of the appliance with a damp cloth.
• DANGER: Never immerse the appliance in water or a dishwasher
• CAUTION Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.

Troubleshooting

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Carefully remove the bead from the toaster. Take care not to damage me heating elements Mien you remove the bread. Never use a metal object for MG pose
Toast is too light/too dark| Check the browning setting selected for toasting. Select a lower setting next time if your toast is too dark and a higher setting if your toast is too light. Also check that the Frozen button is not selected
The bead pops up almost Immediately without having been toasted.| Make sure you push down the toasting lever all the way.
Smoke comes out of the toaster.| Push the cancel button to stop the toasting process. Empty crumb tray if it is full and dean if needed.
The cord is damaged.| If the cord to this appliance is damaged, it must always be replaced by a service center

GE Appliances Limited Warranty

GEAppliances.com

Please have your serial number and your model number available when calling for service.
Call 1.800. GE. CARES ( 1-800-432-2737)

defect in materials or workmanship, during the limited one-year warranty, GE Appliances will either repair your product or replace your product with a new or remanufactured product, or refund the purchase price of the product at GE Appliances sole discretion

What GE Appliances Will Not Cover:

• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
• Damage caused after delivery.
• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
• Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

Your sole and exclusive remedies are product exchange or refund as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

For sale in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia only: For US Customers: This limited warranty is extended to the original purchaser for products purchased for home use within the USA. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: GE Appliances, a Haier company Louisville, KY 40225

For Customers in Canada: This limited warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased in Canada for home use within Canada. In-home warrant service will be provided in areas where it is available and deemed reasonable by Mabe to provide. For extended warranty information, visit geappliances.ca/purchase-extended -warranty

Warrantor Canada: MC Commercial, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 5B6

Consumer Support

Service and Registration

Register your new appliance on-line at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.

Register your appliance at GEAppliances.com/register.
In Canada, service.geappliances.ca/servicio/en_CA/

Contact Us

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE Appliances, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to:

In the US: General Manager, Customer Relations | GE Appliances, Appliance Park | Louisville, KY 40225 GEAppliances.com/contact

In Canada: Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc. | Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane | Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3 GEAppliances.ca/en/contact- us

References

• Contact Us or Get Help with Questions | GE Appliances
• GEAppliances.com/register
• Canada Service Site | Homepage
• Canada Service Store

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