User Manual Russell Hobbs 24380 Inspire 4 Slice White Toaster

• User Manual - (English)

Table of contents

• PARTS
• BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
• TOASTING
• TOASTING BREAD
• FROZEN BREAD
• REHEATING TOAST
• HINTS AND TIPS
• CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

USER MANUAL Toaster

PARTS

1. Toasting slots

2. Levers

3. Browning control

4. Crumb trays

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. Set the browning level to maximum.

2. Operate the appliance empty, to cure the new elements.

3. This may smell a bit, but it’s nothing to worry about. Ensure the room is well ventilated.

TOASTING

Toasting involves exposing bread to a controlled heat, which causes a chemical reaction called the ‘Maillard Reaction’. This doesn’t just brown the bread, but alters the flavour and texture, which is why toast tastes so good!

Since toasting is a combination of drying then cooking the bread, it is affected by various factors such as differences in the bread’s thickness, freshness and surface texture. Local and regional variations in household electricity voltages can also have an effect on toasting time which is why we would advise to initially try different toasting settings in order to find your perfect shade of toast.

TOASTING BREAD

1. Sit 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, 6 = dark).

4. Put bread into the toasting slots as follows:

• 1-2 slices: Put the bread into the left hand slots then press the left hand lever down.

• 3-4 slices: Put the bread into the left and right hand slots then press the left hand lever down first, and then the right hand lever.

• The toaster will not latch if you press the right hand lever first.

5. The light will come on and the elements will heat up.

6. When it’s done, the toast will pop up.

7. To stop toasting, press .

• You may raise the lever further, to remove small items.

• You may raise the lever during toasting, to check progress, then lower it again.

FROZEN BREAD

1. Leave the browning level at your favoured setting, insert the frozen bread, lower the lever, then press .

2. The light will come on, and the toasting time will be altered automatically to give the same degree of browning you get with unfrozen bread.

REHEATING TOAST

1. Leave the browning control at your favoured setting, insert the bread, lower the lever, then press .

2. The light will come on, and the toast will be given a short burst of heat.

3. Don’t reheat “buttered”, torn, or misshapen bread.

HINTS AND TIPS

• Old (yesterday’s) bread has less moisture, so makes crisper toast.

• Old bread, thin slices, and sweet bread products (tea cakes, fruit loaf, etc.) brown faster – use a lower setting.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Unplug the toaster and let it cool down.

• Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Follow basic safety precautions, including:

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 supervised/ instructed 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.

Keep the appliance and cable out of reach of children under 8.

Don’t connect the appliance via a timer or remote control system.

Bread can burn therefore do not use the appliance near or below combustible materials such as curtains. Never use the appliance below wall cupboards or shelves.

Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is in use.

The surfaces of the appliance will get hot.

Remove and empty the crumb tray regularly. Wipe with a damp cloth, dry, then replace in the toaster.

If the cable is damaged, return the appliance, to avoid hazard.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

• bed and breakfast type environments;

• farm houses.

Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.

• Don’t toast or reheat bread that is too thick, buttered, torn, or misshapen.

• Take extra care when toasting items that contain sugar, jam, seeds, currants, etc. These can melt or drop into the toaster and cause overheating or fire.

• If bread gets jammed, unplug the toaster, let it cool, and carefully remove the bread.

• Never use a knife, fork or any other implement to remove jammed bread. As well as potentially damaging the toaster, there is a risk of electric shock!