LAKELAND 63424 Stainless Steel 4-Slice Toaster Instructions

LAKELAND 63424 Stainless Steel 4-Slice Toaster Instructions

Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Stainless Steel 4-Slice Toaster.
Please take a little time to read this booklet before you use your toaster, and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
This stylish Stainless Steel 4-Slice Toaster with a variable setting control has bagel, defrost, cancel and lift and see functions, so you can check your morning toast is cooked to perfection.
Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the company back in the 1960s.
Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Bread slots
2. Carriage control lever / lift and see function
3. Cancel
4. Bagel
5. Defrost
6. Variable setting control
7. Slide-out crumb trays
   

SAFETY CAUTIONS

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as described in this instruction book.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.

• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from the appliance before the first use.

• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. Contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface. Do not use kettle in a bathroom, near water or outdoors. Do not place any part near a source of heat.

• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning the appliance. To disconnect, turn the socket to “off” and remove the plug from the mains socket.

• To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or base unit in water or other liquids.

• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid contact between the lead and hot surfaces. Wind excess lead underneath the base.

• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those recommended by Lakeland.

• For indoor use only.

• For domestic use only.

• This appliance should be used for food as described within the instructions for use that accompany it.

• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket.
  Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.

• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.

• An earthed extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the worktop or touch any hot surfaces.

• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).

• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies and children. These bags are not toys.

• The toaster surface will be hot when in use or just used.

• Never put your hands inside the appliance.

• Toasted bread and bread products can burn, do not use the toaster near or under combustible materials like curtains or under kitchen wall cabinets.

• Do not move the toaster while it is switched on.

• Never attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged into the mains outlet.

• Do not insert any hard, sharp or metal utensils into the slots as this could damage the toaster and cause a safety hazard.

• Do not use the toaster without the crumb trays in place. The crumb trays should be cleaned regularly. Do not allow crumbs to build up in the trays.

• Do not use this appliance with any foodstuff product containing sugar content or with products containing jam or preserves.

• Always disconnect the toaster from the mains immediately after use.

• Do not place anything on top of the appliance while it is operation or while it is hot.

• Do not leave unattended during use, unplug after each use. Never leave the appliance unattended when switched on or plugged in.

• Store and keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.

• WARNING:

• All surfaces marked with this symbol will get very hot during use.
  To prevent injury, DO NOT TOUCH.

• Switch off and unplug the appliance and let it cool completely before touching these surfaces.

• When adding and removing food from the appliance, be careful as it will be hot and you could get burnt. Never put your hands inside the appliance.
  

USING YOUR TOASTER FOR THE FIRST TIME

• Unpack the 4-Slice Toaster, remove all of the packaging materials.
• Position the toaster on a stable, level, heat resistant surface near a power socket.
• When lifting the appliance ensure you fully support from underneath.
• Wipe the outside of the toaster with a clean damp cloth, then dry it carefully.
• Check that the crumb trays are in place.
• Check that the toaster slots are empty.
• Plug the power cord into the mains socket and switch on.
• Before first use, we recommend that you set the browning level to 6 using the variable control setting dial and operate the toaster without any bread to burn off any dust from the new elements, you may notice a burning smell. This is normal for a new heating element and will disappear after a few uses.
• Switch off and unplug the appliance after use.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

WARNING!!
Never attempt to extract jammed toast, muffins, bagels or any other item with a knife or any other object, as contact with live elements may cause electrocution.
Allow the appliance to cool down, unplug and carefully remove the bread.

OPERATING TOASTER

• Insert the plug into the mains socket and switch on.

• Place your bread, muffins, or bagels into the bread slots.

• Select the desired browning setting, from 1 to 6 with the variable setting control dial. Number 1 being the lightest and number 6 being the darkest.

• When using the toaster for the first time we suggest you toast on number 3. Varying types of bread and personal preference may require a different browning setting.

• Press the carriage control lever down until it clicks into place. The toasting cycle will automatically commence.
  Please note: if the toaster is not plugged in and switched on at the socket the carriage control lever will not click down into place.

• The toaster turns off when the desired toast color is achieved and automatically raises the toast. The toasting process can be stopped at any time by pressing the cancel button.
  

TOASTING

• Your toaster has been specially designed with large toasting slots to accommodate and evenly toast most types of breads. Ensure the toaster is plugged into the mains socket and the toasting lever is in the up position.
• Toasting is a combination of cooking and drying of the bread, therefore differences in moisture levels from one bread to another can lead to varying toasting results.
• Insert the slice(s) into the bread slots. Never force foods into the bread slots. Foods should fit freely between the slots.
• Press the carriage control lever down until it locks into position. It will only lock into position if the toaster is connected to the mains and switched on.
• When the cycle is complete, the toaster will automatically raise the bread. The lever can be raised further to allow you to remove smaller breads e.g. bagels, crumpets more easily.
• If you wish to stop the cycle before it has finished, simply press the CANCEL button.
• After use, switch off and unplug the toaster from the mains socket.

DEFROST SETTING

• To toast frozen bread, the Defrost setting is designed to first defrost and then toast the bread in one automatic cycle.

• Ensure the toaster is plugged into the mains socket and the toasting lever is in the up position.

• Select the browning level using the variable setting control. Press the lever down until it locks into position.

• Press the DEFROST button. The red light on the button indicates the feature is activated.
  Please note: the button can only be activated once the lever is down.

• When the cycle is complete, the toaster will automatically raise the bread.

BAGEL SETTING

• The Bagel setting allows the cut surface to be toasted without over toasting the crust.

• Slice your bagel into 2 equal halves. Place each half into one of the slots. Select the browning level using the variable setting control.

• Press the lever down until it locks into position.
  Press the BAGEL button. The red light on the button indicates the feature is activated.
  The button can only be activated once the lever is down.

• If you wish to defrost bagels, ensure the DEFROST button is also pressed. This will extend the toasting cycle further.

• When the cycle is complete, the toaster will automatically raise the bagel halves.

LIFT AND SEE FUNCTION

• You can check the progress of your toast at any time by lifting the carriage control lever up. Slide it back down if the toast is not to your liking.
• If the toast is done to your liking remove the toast, by lifting the carriage control lever to the top to stop the toasting.

CRUMB TRAYS

• The toaster is equipped with removable crumb trays to collect crumbs during toasting.
  We recommend that the crumb trays are removed and emptied on a regular basis.

• To empty, switch off and unplug the toaster, locate the trays which are fitted in the base of the toaster, they can be accessed from the rear of the toaster.

• Hold the black part of the crumb tray and slide out. Discard the crumbs and replace by sliding back into position.

• To remove and remaining pieces in the toaster, turn it upside down and shake gently, over the sink, to enable then to drop out.

• Never insert a knife or any sharp object in the toaster as this could cause damage.

• Do not use the toaster without the crumb trays in place.

• The crumb trays should be cleaned regularly.

• Do not allow crumbs to build up in the trays.
  In the unlikely event that the bread, bagels or crumpets etc. become jammed, switch the toaster off at the socket, unplug and carefully ease the bread out of the toaster, ensuring that you do not damage the element.

HINTS AND TIPS

• For slightly dry bread, use a lower setting than you normally would.
• For very fresh or whole wheat bread, use a higher setting than normal.
• Breads with very uneven surfaces will require a higher toast setting.
• 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 begin.
• Sweet bread products e.g. tea cakes, fruit loaf etc. brown more quickly than ordinary bread, so it is best to use a lower setting.
• When toasting raisin or other fruit breads, remove any loose raisins etc. from the surface of the bread before toasting. This will help to prevent fruit pieces from falling into the toaster or sticking to the guide wires in the slot.
• If you are toasting a single slice of bread, set the variable setting control at a lower level than normal. The toaster is designed to heat the whole toasting chamber, so by lowering the heat for a single slice, you will not over toast.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Question: Why won’t the carriage control lever stay down?
  Answer: It may not be plugged in and switched on at the socket. Check it is plugged in and switched on.

• Question: Why has my toast burnt?
  Answer: The bread may be dry, therefore requires a lower browning setting.

• Question: Why is my toast not toasted?
  Answer: The bread may be very fresh, therefore has alot of moisture in the bread content, so will require a higher browning setting.

CARE AND CLEANING

• Unplug the toaster and allow it to cool completely before cleaning and storing.
• Periodically check all parts before use.
• Never immerse the toaster in water or any other liquid.
• Wipe the outside of the toaster with a damp soft cloth, and dry thoroughly. Always apply any cleaning agent to the cloth, not to the toaster.
• Do not use harsh or abrasive, or alkaline cleaning agents or solvents.
• To remove any crumbs from the toaster, slide out the crumb trays from under the toaster, empty and replace in the toaster before using it again.
• The crumb trays should be cleaned regularly. Do not allow breadcrumbs to accumulate in the bottom of the toaster.
• Do not insert any hard, sharp or metal utensils into the slots as this could damage the toaster and cause a safety hazard.
• Store the toaster with the power cable loosely coiled, never wrap it tightly around the toaster.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Power: 1900-2300W.
• Voltage: 220-240V.
• Frequency: 50-60Hz.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The appliance is fitted with a fused three-pin plug to BS1363 which is suitable for use in all homes fitted with sockets to current specifications.

CHANGING THE 13 AMP FUSE
Use a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. Only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used. If you are unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualified electrician.

Note: after replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse cover, the cover must be refitted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover. If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop. This appliance complies with the following EU Directives: 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) and 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive).

RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS
Along with many other high street retailers, Lakeland has joined a scheme whereby customers can take their unwanted electrical products to recycling points set up around the country.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk to find your nearest recycling point.

Lakeland
Alexandra Buildings, Windermere, Cumbria, UK LA23 1BQ
Tel: +44(0)15394 88100 lakeland.co.uk

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