Hamilton Beach 4 Slice Toaster Manual

4-slice toaster
owner’s manual
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions.

Do not operate the toaster while unattended.

Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.

Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged in.

To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord,
plug, or toaster in water or other liquid.

Unplug the toaster from outlet when not in use and...

Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be
inserted in a toaster as they may involve a risk of fire or electric
shock.

Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off pad
and touch electrical parts resulting in risk of electrical shock.

A fire may occur if the toaster is covered or touching flammable
material, including curtains, draperies, walls, overhead cabinets,
paper or plastic products, cloth towels, and the like, when in
operation.

Do not operate the toaster in...

PARTS AND FEATURES
Food Slots
with Guides
Slide-Out
Crumb
Trays
(located
on back)Bread 
Lifter
Programming
ButtonsShade
Selector
Bread Lifter–Push down the Bread Lifter to start the toaster.
The Bread Lifter may be lifted up to stop toasting during a
cycle.
Shade Selector–The shade selector ranges from light toast
(1) to dark toast (5). Adjust to desired setting before using.
Slide-Out Crumb Tray–(see Cleaning section for more
information).
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BAGEL CANCEL
DEFROST REHEAT
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Programming Buttons
Cancel– This light will illuminate when the toaster is on.
To cancel or end a cycle, press the Cancel button.
The cycle will stop and the light will go out.
Bagel – Use to toast only the cut side of a bagel, English
muffin, or bun. Load the toaster with the cut side of
the bagel facing in, as the outer heating elements are
turned off during this cycle. To use: press the Bagel but-
ton after the toast cycle has started.
Defrost– Use only on frozen foods that were made to be
placed in...

HOW TO TOAST
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Plug the toaster into an electrical outlet.

Place the bread or bagels in slots. Select the desired
toast shade and press the Bread Lifter down. If toasting
bagels or English Muffins, place them in slots with cut
sides facing inside and push Bagel AFTER pressing
Bread Lifter down. NOTE:  The Bread Lifter will not latch
down unless the toaster is plugged in.

At the end of the toasting cycle, the bread will pop up
automatically.

To stop the toasting cycle sooner, lift up the Bread
Lifter...

CLEANING
NOTE:If the toaster is used daily, the crumb tray should
be cleaned weekly.
1. Unplug the toaster and let it cool.
2. Slide out the crumb tray, discard the crumbs and wipe
the tray with clean cloth. Replace the crumb tray. 
3. Wipe the outside of the toaster with a damp cloth. 
Do not use abrasive cleansers that may scratch the 
surface of the toaster.
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When toasting a single slice, you may notice variations
in the bread color from side to side.

Dark is the darkest shade of the toast color....

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