
Retro Toasters
This book covers the use and care of the following Sunbeam Toasters:
2 Slice Electric Toaster - TA5200C, TA5200W, TA5200H, TA5200B, TA5200K
4 Slice Electric Toaster - TA5400C, TA5400W, TA5400K
Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1
Features of your Retro Toaster 2
Using your Retro Toaster 4
Care and cleaning 5
Contents
Important instructions – retain for
future use.

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If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,
please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM
TOASTER.
• Donotplaceanyobjectssuchastoast,bread
or similar on top of your toaster when in use.
• Operatethetoasteronaflatlevelsurface.
• Thebreadmayburn,thereforedonotusethe
toaster near or below combustible material,
such as curtains.
• Donotleaveyourtoasterunattendedwhenin
use.
• Cleancrumbtrayregularly.
• Donotallowcrumbstoaccumulateinthe
crumb tray.
• Donottoaststalebread,ricecrackersor
similar on a high setting as they may catch fire.
• WARNING:Neverattempttoextractjammed
toast, crumpets or muffins with a knife or any
metalobject,ascontactwiththeliveelement
may cause electrocution.
Sunbeam is very safety conscious when
designing and manufacturing consumer products,
but it is essential that the product user also exercise
care when using an electrical appliance. Listed
below are precautions which are essential for the
safe use of an electrical appliance:
• Readcarefullyandsavealltheinstructions
provided with an appliance.
• Alwaysturnthepoweroffatthepoweroutlet
before you insert or remove a plug. Remove
by grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
• Turnthepoweroffandremovetheplug
when the appliance is not in use and
before cleaning.
• Donotuseyourappliancewithanextensioncord
unless this cord has been checked
and tested by a qualified technician or
service person.
• Alwaysuseyourappliancefromapower
outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked
on the appliance.
• Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experienceandknowledge,unlesstheyhavebeen
given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
• Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethatthey
do not play with the appliance.
• Thetemperatureofaccessiblesurfacesmaybe
high when the appliance is operating.
• Neverleaveanapplianceunattendedwhile
in use.
• Donotuseanapplianceforanypurpose
other than its intended use.
• Donotplaceanapplianceonornearahotgas
flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
• Donotplaceontopofanyotherappliance.
• Donotletthepowercordofanappliancehang
over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any
hot surface.
• Donotoperateanyelectricalappliancewitha
damaged cord or after the appliance has been
damaged in any manner. If damage is suspected,
return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam
Appointed Service Centre
forexamination,repairoradjustment.
• Foradditionalprotection,Sunbeamrecommend
theuseofaresidualcurrentdevice(RCD)
withatrippingcurrentnotexceeding30mAin
the electrical circuit supplying power to your
appliances.
• Donotimmersetheapplianceinwater
or any other liquid unless recommended.
•Appliancesarenotintendedtobeoperated
bymeansofanexternaltimerorseparateremote
control system.
•Thisapplianceisintendedtobeusedin
household and similar applications such as: staff
kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels,
motels and other residential type environments;
bed and breakfast type environments.

Self-centring bread slots
Whether you are toasting thick or thin bread,
your bread will always be held in the centre of
the slot to ensure even toasting.
Removable crumb tray
Pulls out from underneath your toaster
for easy removal of crumbs.
Cord storage
The cord can be wrapped underneath
for safe and convenient storage.
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Features of your Retro Toaster
TA5400

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High-lift and toasting lever
Raises the toast above the starting position
so you can remove the toast from the toaster
without burning your fingers. Ideal for
crumpets and muffins.
Electronic browning control
Variable toast settings from 1 - 7, toasts the
bread to your desired colour everytime.
Cancel button
Immediately interrupts any toasting cycle and
pops the toast up.
Reheat button
Allows toast to be reheated when it has
already been toasted.
Defrost button
Allows bread to be defrosted and then
toasted to the desired colour setting.

Plugthetoasterintoa230-240voltAC
power outlet and switch the power on.
Toasting Bread
1. Position the bread into the bread slot.
2. Select the desired colour setting using the
Electronic Browning Control.
Important:Donottoaststalebread,rice
crackers or similar on a high setting as they
may catch fire.
3.PushtheToastingLeverdownto
commence the toasting cycle.
4. When the desired browning is achieved,
the toaster will automatically turn off and
pop the toast up. If you need to remove the
toast before the cycle is complete, then
press the Cancel button. The Cancel button
will immediately interrupt the toasting
cycle and pop the toast up.
5. To remove small pieces of toast or bagels,
use the High-lift Lever to lift the toast
above the starting position. This will
prevent burning your fingers as you remove
the toast.
Toasting frozen bread
Select the desired colour setting using
the Electronic Browning Control. Push the
Toasting Lever down to begin the toasting
cycle and then press the Frozen button
which will illuminate to indicate that it has
been selected. This feature allows bread to
be defrosted and then toasted to the desired
colour setting.
Reheating toasted bread
Turn the Electronic Browning Control dial
to setting 1. Push the Toasting Lever down
to begin the toasting cycle and then select
the Reheat button
which will illuminate
to indicate that it has been selected. This
feature allows toast to be reheated when it
has already been toasted.
Toasting muffins or bagels
Ensure muffins or bagels are cut into even
halves and fit freely into the bread slot.
Donotforcethemintothetoaster.Ifyour
breadjamsinthetoaster,switchthepower
off, remove the plug and ease the bread out
of the toaster.
WARNING: Never attempt to extract jammed
toast, muffins, bagels or crumpets with a knife
or any other metal object, as contact with the
live element may cause electrocution.
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Using your Retro toaster
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Always turn the power OFF and remove the
plug from the power outlet after use and
before cleaning your toaster.
To clean the exterior.
Wipeexteriorwithaslightlydampenedcloth
and polish with a soft dry cloth.
Do not use metal scourers or abrasives as this
may scratch the exterior surface.
Removable Crumb Tray.
To remove the crumbs, simply slide out the
tray, empty and place it back in the toaster.
Important: Clean the crumb tray regularly.
Donotallowcrumbstoaccumulate,asthey
may cause a potential fire hazard.
To clean the toaster interior.
Clean inside the toaster regularly. To do this,
unplug the appliance, turn it upside down
over the sink and gently shake all the
crumbs out.
Care and cleaning
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Notes

Notes

Notes

Shouldyouexperienceanydifficultieswith
your appliance, please phone our customer
servicelineforadviceon1300881861in
Australia,or0800786232inNewZealand.
Alternatively, you can send a written claim
to Sunbeam at the address listed below.
On receipt of your claim, Sunbeam will
seek to resolve your difficulties or, if the
appliance is defective, advise you on how
to obtain a replacement or refund.
Your Sunbeam 12 Month Replacement
Guaranteenaturallydoesnotcovermisuse
or negligent handling and normal wear and
tear.
Similarly your 12 Month Replacement
Guaranteedoesnotcoverfreightoranyother
costs incurred in making a claim. Please
retain your receipt as proof of purchase.
The benefits given to you by this guarantee
are in addition to your other rights and
remedies under any laws which relate to the
appliance.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot
beexcludedundertheAustralianConsumer
LawandundertheNewZealandConsumer
GuaranteesAct.
In Australia you are entitled to a
replacementorrefundforamajorfailureand
for compensation for any other reasonably
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
amajorfailure.
Should your appliance require repair or
service after the guarantee period, contact
your nearest Sunbeam service centre.
For a complete list of Sunbeam’s authorised
service centres visit our website or call:
Australia
www.sunbeam.com.au
1300881861
Units5&6,13LordStreet
Botany NSW 2019 Australia
New Zealand
www.sunbeam.co.nz
0800786232
26VesteyDrive,MtWellington
Auckland,NewZealand
In the unlikely event that this appliance develops any malfunction
within 12 months of purchase (3 months commercial use) due to
faulty materials or manufacture, we will replace it for you
free of charge.
12 Month Replacement Guarantee

is a registered trademark.
Need help with your appliance?
Contact our customer service team or visit
our website for information and tips on
getting the most from your appliance.
In Australia
Visit www.sunbeam.com.au
Or call 1300 881 861
In New Zealand
Visit www.sunbeam.co.nz
Or call 0800 786 232
Made in China.
Due to minor changes in design or otherwise,
the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet.
© Copyright.
Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2006.
ABN 45 000 006 771
Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street
Botany NSW 2019 Australia
Unit 3, Building D
26 Vestey Drive
Mt Wellington Auckland
New Zealand
Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd.
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