User Manual Delonghi CTO4003BK Icona 4 Slice Toaster

• Owner's manual - (English)

Table of contents

• Description of Appliance
• Safety Warnings
• BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
• TO USE YOUR TOASTER
• SUGGESTIONS FOR USE
• PRECAUTIONS
• CARE AND CLEANING
• SERVICE AND CUSTOMER CARE

Description of Appliance

The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual

Safety Warnings

• The appliance is exclusively for the use for which it has been manufactured. Any other use is to be considered inappropriate and therefore dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for eventual damage caused by inappropriate, improper or irresponsible use and/or for repairs made to the product by unauthorised personnel.
• After removing the appliance from the packaging, make sure that the product is complete and in perfect condition. Ensure all labels and packaging have been removed from the toaster.
• The plastic bag in which the appliance was packaged should be kept out of reach of children as it poses a suffocation hazard.
• Remove any dust that may have accumulated on the appliance during transit by dusting it off with a soft dry cloth.
• Before inserting the plug into the electrical socket, make certain:
• The voltage of the socket corresponds to the value indicated on the information label, attached to the appliance.
• The electrical socket is earthed, the manufacturer declines any responsibility for the lack of observation of this norm.
• In the case of incompatibility between the socket and the plug of the appliance, have it replaced by a qualified technician. The use of adapters, multiple socket units and/or extension cables is not recommended. Whenever it may be necessary to use such equipment, it is advisable to use only single or multiple adapters or extension cables which comply with the current safety standards, and make sure not to exceed the wattage limit of the adapter or extension cable.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• The 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• To avoid electric shocks, never let the toaster, cord or plug get wet, and NEVER put your hand or anything metal, e.g. a knife or foil, into the toaster.
• Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.
• The areas surrounding the bread slots become very hot during use: operating the toaster should be carried out touching only the plastic controls.
• Bread is a foodstuff which may catch fire.

Do not use this appliance under or next to curtains or other combustible material.

• Do not cover the appliance while it is in use, it could overheat and catch fire.
• We recommend that you do not use your toaster directly under wall cupboards
• Burnt food can catch fire, so never leave your toaster on unattended, and set the browning control lower for thin or dry bread which can burn more easily.
• Never warm food with a topping or filling (e.g. pizza): if it drips into the toaster it could catch fire.
• Clean the crumb tray regularly: crumbs can smoke or burn.
• Always unplug the toaster when not in use, before cleaning or attempting to clear jammed bread.
• Do not unplug the appliance from the outlet by pulling on the cord.
• Do not leave the appliance exposed to the elements, (rain, direct sunlight, frost, etc.).
• Do not immerse the appliance, the plug, or the electrical cable in water.
• For necessary repairs or replacement of the electrical cable, consult the technical service centre authorised by the manufacturer. Please refer to enclosed guarantee leaflet for details.
• As with any electrical appliance, whilst the instructions aim to cover as many eventualities as possible, caution and common sense should be applied when opearating your appliance, particularly in the vicinity of young children.

This appliance conforms to the Directive 89/336/CEE relative to electromagnetic compatibility.

Materials and accessories coming into contact with food conform to EC regulation 1935/2004.

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

• Clip excess cord into the cord storage clips underneath the toaster.
• As with all new heating elements, your toaster may emit a slight burning or ‘new’ smell when it is first switched on. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
• To eliminate the ‘new’ smell at the first use, operate the toaster on a medium setting without any bread inside. Ensure the room is well ventilated during this operation.

TO USE YOUR TOASTER

• Make sure than the ON levers (B) are at the rest position. Move the browning control dial (D) to the desired setting.
• Connect the appliance to the electrical outlet.
• Insert the slices of bread into the bread toasting slots (A) and lower the lever (B) until it is all the way down.
• Note: If the appliance is not connected to the electrical outlet, the lever (B) will not stay down.
• When the toasting is finished, the lever returns to the rest position, raising the toasted bread slices at the same time.
• If the bread is not sufficiently toasted, select a darker degree of toasting by turning the browning control dial (D).
• The toasting can be interrupted at any time by pressing the Stop/Cancel button (I). Never lift the lever (B) to cancel toasting.

Caution: the bread toasting slots become very hot during operation. Do not touch.

Defrost function

Frozen slices of bread may be toasted by pressing the Defrost button (F) immediately after lowering the lever (B); the toasting cycle will be lengthened in order to achieve the desired browning. The defrost indicator light will remain lit while the defrost function is in use.

Reheat function

To warm toast that has popped up but gone cold, lower the lever (B) again and then press the ‘Reheat’ button (G). Please note that this is fixed reheat time which cannot be adjusted by the browning control.

The reheat function can be cancelled at any time by pressing the Stop/Cancel button (I). The reheat indicator light will remain lit while the reheat function is in use

Bagel function

The ‘Bagel’ function allows for the toasting of bread, bagels and muffins etc on one side only (internal side), while the other (external side) remains warm. Bagels and muffins must be sliced in half before toasting. Press down on the lever (B) and then press the ‘Bagel’ button (H). The bagel indicator light will remain lit while the bagel function is in use.

SUGGESTIONS FOR USE

• Select a lower setting for light browning, for toasting one slice only or for dry bread
• When toasting a single slice of bread, you may notice a variation in toast colour from one side to the other – this is normal.
• Dry/stale bread toasts more quickly than fresh bread, and thinly sliced bread toasts more quickly than thickly sliced bread.
• Therefore the browning control should be set at a lower setting than usual.
• For best results ensure that the bread slices are of an even thickness, freshness and size.
• In order to achieve uniform browning we recommend that you wait a minimum of 30 seconds between each toasting so that the heating control can reset. Alternatively select a lower setting when additional toasting is carried out.

PRECAUTIONS

• Never use the appliance when it is empty (when there is no bread inside) except on first use.
• Do not use very thin or broken slices of bread.
• Do not insert other foods that may drip during the cooking process. In addition to making the cleaning procedure more difficult, these may cause fires.
• Clean the crumb tray regularly: crumbs can smoke or burn.
• Do not insert (by force) foods that are too big for the slots.
• Do not insert forks or other utensils into the toaster in order to remove bread. As well as damaging the toaster, there is a high risk of electric shock.
• Should some toast remain blocked in the toaster, remove the plug from the mains, wait for the toaster to cool down until it is safe to touch, then turn the toaster over and shake it gently.

CARE AND CLEANING

• Before cleaning, unplug your toaster and let it cool down.
• The external part of the appliance must be cleaned with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive detergents that can ruin the surface.
• DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER.
• After each use, remove the plug from the electrical outlet and empty the crumb collection tray that is under the appliance.

DO NOT TOUCH ANY PART OF THE TOASTER WITH SHARP OR METAL UTENSILS, ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE BREAD TOASTING SLOTS. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

SERVICE AND CUSTOMER CARE

If the cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be repaired by De’Longhi or an authorised De’Longhi repairer.

Please refer to the enclosed guarantee leaflet for service and assistance details.