Smart Touch
TM
4-Slice Digital
Toaster
RJ31-T-4S-SERIES
COVER DRAWING
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FEATURES DRAWING
Get to Know Your Toaster
1. Toasting Slots
2. Control Panel
3. Levers
4. Removable Crumb Trays
5. Nonskid Feet
6. Power Cord Storage (on bottom)
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,
always read the instruction manual before using.
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Control Panel
1. BAGEL buttons: Select when toasting bagels or English muffins
(see p. 12 for function descriptions)
2. FROZEN buttons: Use when toasting frozen foods like bread and waffles
3. +10 SECONDS buttons: Press to toast for an additional 10 seconds
4. EJECT buttons: Press to stop toasting at any time
5. Shade/Time displays: Shows the number of your selected shade;
during toasting, displays a countdown timer for the selected shade
and toast function
6. Shade settings buttons: Press to select your desired toast shade;
the higher the number, the darker and crispier the result
7. POWER buttons
CONTROL PANEL
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS &
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord or plugs
into water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when this toaster is used by or
near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do NOT operate toaster with a damaged cord or plug, or after the toaster
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact Chefman®
Customer Support for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Chefman®
may cause injuries.
8. Do NOT use outdoors.
9. Do NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Always attach plug to toaster first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Do NOT use toaster for other than intended use.
13. Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted in
toaster as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock.
14. A fire may occur if toaster is covered or touching flammable material,
including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.
15. Do NOT attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS &
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: 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.
Short Cord Instructions
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards of entanglement
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 extension cord is used:
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2. The longer 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.
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California Proposition 65:
(Applicable for California Residents only)
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Do not place the appliance on a
stovetop or any other heatable surface,
even if stovetop is not on.
Doing so is a fire hazard.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS &
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Power Cord Safety Tips
1. Never pull or yank on the cord or the appliance.
2. To insert the plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into the outlet.
3. To disconnect appliance, grasp the plug and remove it from the outlet.
4. Never use the product if the power cord shows signs of abrasion or
excessive wear. Contact Chefman Customer Support for additional
guidance and support.
5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place
undue stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray
and break.
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE POWER CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE OR
IF THE APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
IMPORTANT: During the first few minutes of initial use, you may notice smoke
and/or a slight odor. This is normal and should quickly disappear. It will not
recur after the appliance has been used a few more times. This appliance is
not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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Before First Use
1. Remove all packing materials and any removable stickers from the inside
and outside of the toaster except for the rating label, which should remain
on the unit.
2. Gently wipe down the exterior with a damp cloth or paper towel to remove
any packaging residue. Dry completely.
3. CAUTION: Never immerse the toaster, cord, or plug in water or any other
liquid; do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners, as they can
damage the finish.
4. Unwrap the power cord from the compartment under the base. Place the
unit on a flat, heat-resistant surface positioned at least 2 inches away
from the wall or any other objects.
5. Ensure that the crumb trays are inserted in position at the bottom front of
the toaster.
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How to Use the Toaster
With your digital toaster, you can choose from 6 custom shade settings to
get your perfect piece of toast every time.
1. Unwrap the power cord and plug the toaster in. Press the POWER
button(s) to turn on one or both sides of the control panel. Check to
ensure the crumb trays are pushed all the way in.
2. Place your desired food into the toasting slots. Do NOT overcrowd
or overlap food in the slots, as this can cause foods to burn or toast
unevenly. NOTE: Use only bread products and products designed for
toasters, such as toaster pastries.
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Step 2
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3. If toasting bagels or English muffins, press the BAGEL button. If toasting
frozen bread or other frozen toaster foods, press the FROZEN button (see
p. 12 for more information on these functions).
4. Choose your desired shade by pressing one of the shade settings buttons
(Shade 3 is the default). The button you choose will illuminate and the
shade number will appear on the display. NOTE: The shades depicted on
the unit are based on regular-thickness white sandwich bread. Whole-
grain bread and extra-thick or -thin slices will brown at different rates and
may take some experimentation.
5. Push the lever all the way down to start toasting. The timer will begin
counting down according to the selected toast function and shade. You
can operate both sides of the toaster simultaneously or just one side.
Step 3
Step 4
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6. When toasting is complete, the lever will pop up and the unit will beep.
7. If you would like your toast to be slightly darker, press the +10 SECONDS
button and a time of 10 seconds will appear on the display. Push the lever
down again and the timer will count down until toasting is complete.
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Step 6
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How to Use the Toaster
8. Lift the lever up above the ready position to raise the food higher for
easier retrieval. Carefully remove the food from the toaster and serve.
CAUTION: Never use metal utensils to remove food from the toaster.
CAUTION: Beware of hot surfaces when removing food from the toaster.
9. To stop or check on your food at any time during toasting, press the
EJECT button. The lever and food will pop up and your chosen settings will
appear on the display. To continue toasting, push the lever back down.
NOTE: When toasting is resumed, the timer will restart from the beginning.
10. To toast additional foods, repeat steps 2–8. The toaster will continue
to use your last settings; if desired, change to different settings. When
finished toasting, unplug the unit to turn it off and let it cool completely
before storing. NOTE: If not unplugged, the unit will automatically go into
sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity (all buttons except the POWER
button will disappear from the display). Press the POWER button to wake
the unit up.
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How to Use the Toaster
Settings and Special Features
The toaster has 4 buttons available and a special anti-jam safety feature that
automatically kicks in if food gets stuck in the toaster.
• BAGEL: Use for bagels, English muffins, or sandwich rolls. For best results,
insert food into the toaster with the cut side facing out. This way, the
toaster applies more heat to the cut side, creating a golden-brown,
crunchy cut side and soft, chewy outside.
• FROZEN: Use for frozen foods like frozen bread, waffles, pancakes, or
toaster pastries. This setting defrosts and toasts simultaneously by
increasing the toasting time for each shade.
• +10 SECONDS: Press to add 10 seconds to toasting time. This function
ensures that you get the exact toast shade you like, even if it falls between
two of the preset shade settings.
• EJECT: Use to stop toasting at any time. When the button is pressed, food
will automatically pop up. When toasting is resumed, the timer will restart
from its initial time.
• Anti-Jam Safety Feature: The toaster is equipped with an anti-jam
feature. If food gets stuck in the toaster, the unit will automatically
power off. Unplug the unit, remove the food, and plug the unit back in to
continue toasting.
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Toasting Tips
• Do NOT put buttered bread or pastries with frosting into the toaster, as this
can create a fire hazard.
• Never force food into the slots. Food should lower smoothly when the lever
is pressed down or it could get stuck.
• Do NOT overcrowd the toasting slots or overlap foods within the slots.
Each slot is designed to hold 1 piece of standard bread or 1 toaster
product. Overcrowding or overlapping can cause food to burn or
toast unevenly.
• Load bagels with cut sides facing out when using BAGEL mode. This way,
the cut sides get more heat, ensuring bagels are toasted to crisp-chewy
perfection.
• If toasting a single slice, choose one shade lighter than desired, to help
prevent overbrowning.
• If toasting two slices, we recommend toasting both on the same side of
the toaster.
• If using fresh or very thick bread, try choosing a darker shade. Moisture in
bread slows down toasting, so a longer toast time is required to achieve
the same shade. For drier or thinner bread, choose a lighter shade.
• Make quick and easy croutons by toasting your desired bread on a higher
setting, then crumbling it over salad or soup.
• Choose thicker slices of gluten-free bread to toast. Store-bought gluten-
free bread tends to be thin and crumble easily, making it difficult to
evenly toast and keep in one piece. When shopping for gluten-free bread
to toast, choose thicker slices with sturdier crusts.
• When toasting raisin bread or other fruit breads, remove loose fruit from
the surface of the bread before toasting. This will prevent fruit pieces from
sticking to the insides of the toasting slots.
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Having Trouble?
Problem Likely Cause Solution
The toaster won’t
turn on.
a. Toaster is not plugged in.
b. Power cord is damaged.
a. Plug toaster in.
b. Do not use the toaster.
Contact Chefman® Customer
Support for assistance.
The toaster turned
off when I started
to toast.
Food is stuck in the toaster and its
Anti-Jam Safety Feature causes the
unit to power off.
Check to ensure that food is not
stuck in the toaster. If food is
stuck, unplug the unit, remove
the food, and plug the unit back
in to resume toasting. If food is
not stuck, contact Chefman®
Customer Support for assistance.
My food is not
burned, but a
burning smell is
coming from
the toaster.
Crumbs can collect in the crumb
tray and burn during subsequent
toasting cycles.
Refer to Keep It Clean on p. 15 for
how to remove and clean the
crumb tray to prevent a buildup
of crumbs. If emptying the crumb
tray doesn’t fix the problem, let the
toaster cool completely, then turn
it upside down and gently shake
over a trash bin to remove any
excess crumbs.
My bread has
fallen apart and
crumbled inside
the toaster. How do
I remove it?
Thin slices, quick breads, and gluten-
free breads can crumble easily.
Never insert metal utensils or forks
into the toaster. Unplug the toaster
and turn it upside down over the
counter or sink. If the entire piece
does not come out, raise and lower
the lever a few times.
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Keep It Clean
Your toaster requires very little maintenance besides the regular removal of
crumbs, making it super easy to clean.
1. Unplug the toaster and cool completely.
2. Gently wipe down the exterior with a damp cloth or paper towel, if
necessary. CAUTION: Never immerse the toaster, cord, or plug in water or
any other liquid; do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners, as they
can damage the finish.
3. Remove and clean the crumb tray periodically to avoid the buildup of
crumbs. Pull the crumb tray out from its position at the bottom back
of the toaster. Wash with a sponge and warm, soapy water and dry
completely. The crumb tray is NOT dishwasher safe. Be sure to push the
crumb tray all the way back inside the bottom of the toaster before the
next use.
4. Wrap the cord through its compartment underneath the toaster
before storing.
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Terms & Conditions
Limited Warranty
RJ Brands, LLC d/b/a Chefman® offers a limited 1-year Warranty (the “Warranty”)
available on sales through authorized distributors and retailers only. Please
note that this Warranty becomes valid from the date of initial retail purchase
and that the Warranty is nontransferable and applies only to the
original purchaser.
This Warranty is void without proof of purchase within the United States and
Canada. Please be aware that this Warranty supersedes all other warranties
and constitutes the entire agreement between the consumer and Chefman®.
Any changes to the Terms and Conditions of this Warranty must be in writing,
signed by a representative of Chefman®. No other party has the right or ability
to alter or change the Terms and Conditions of this Warranty.
We may ask you to please submit, via email, photos and/or video of the issue
you are experiencing. This is to help us better assess the matter and possibly
offer a quick fix. Photos and/or video may also be required to determine
Warranty eligibility.
We encourage you to register your product. Registering can make the Warranty
process easier and can keep you informed of any updates or recalls on
your product. To register, follow the directions on the Chefman® Warranty
Registration page in the Chefman® User Guide. Please retain your proof of
purchase even after registering. In the event that you do not have proof of
your purchase date, we may declare your Warranty void or we may, at our sole
discretion, apply the date of manufacture as the purchase date for purposes of
this Warranty.
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Terms & Conditions
What the Warranty Covers
• Manufacturer Defects - Chefman® products are warranted against defects
in material and workmanship, under normal household use, for a period of
1 year from the date of purchase when used in accordance with the
directions listed in the Chefman® User Guide. If your product does not work
as it should, please contact Customer Support at support@chefman.com so
that we may assist you.
This Warranty Does Not Cover
• Misuse
Damage that occurs from neglectful or improper use of products, including,
but not limited to, damage that occurs as a result of usage with incompatible
voltage, regardless of whether the product was used with a converter or
adapter. See Safety Instructions in the Chefman® User Guide for information
on proper use of product;
• Poor Maintenance
General lack of proper care. We encourage you to take care of your
Chefman® products so that you may continue to enjoy them. Please see
Keep It Clean directions in the Chefman® User Guide for information on
proper maintenance;
• Commercial Use
Damage that occurs from commercial use;
• Normal Wear and Tear
Damage or degradation expected to occur due to normal use over time;
• Altered Products
Damage that occurs from alterations or modifications by any entity other
than Chefman® such as the removal of the rating label affixed to the
product;
• Catastrophic Events
Damage that occurs from fire, floods, or natural disasters; or
• Loss of Interest
Claims of loss of interest or enjoyment.
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Terms & Conditions
For product information, please visit us at Chefman.com.
EXCEPT WHERE SUCH LIABILITY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER, AND CHEFMAN® SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO, OR
LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, OR LOST SALES OR PROFITS OR DELAY OR FAILURE TO
PERFORM THIS WARRANTY OBLIGATION. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES UNDER THIS WARRANTY, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT,
TORT OR OTHERWISE.
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How do I register my product?
All you need to do is fill out a simple Chefman® registration form.
You can easily access the form in one of the two ways listed below:
• Visit Chefman.com/register.
• Scan the QR code to the right to access site.
NOTE: Label depicted here is an example.
Please see label on your product for actual model/date code/access code.
Warranty Registration
What do I need to register my product?
• Contact Information
• Model Number (see example below)
• Proof of Purchase (online confirmation, receipt, gift receipt)
• Date Code (see example below)
• Access Code (see example below)
Date Code:
0000
Access Code:
Xxxxxxxx
Made in China/Fabrique en Chine
AC Only/ AC Seulement
XXXXX
RJ31T4SSERIESUG022625
Smart Touch
TM
4-Slice Digital Toaster
Chefman® is a registered trademark of RJ Brands, LLC.
Smart Touch
TM
is a trademark of RJ Brands, LLC.
