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INTRODUCTION
To get the best out of your new appliance, please read this user guide carefully before using it for the first time. Take particular note of the safety precautions. We also recommend that you keep the instructions for future reference, so that you can remind yourself of the functions of your appliance.
SAFETY MEASURES
Normal use of the appliance
•Incorrect use of this appliance may cause personal injury and damage to the appliance.
•Use for its intended purpose only. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injury or damage resulting from incorrect use or handling (see also Guarantee Terms).
•For connection to 230 V, 50 Hz only.
•Not suitable for commercial or outdoor use.
•Remove the plug from the socket once you have finished using the appliance.
•Please note that the appliance will remain hot for a while after you switch it off. Always allow it to cool completely before you put it away or clean it.
•Do not submerge in water or any other liquid.
•Never leave unattended when in use, and keep an eye on children.
•Never put metal objects under the grill while the plug is in the socket. This may cause an electrical shock if the electrical parts are touched.
•Never touch the appliance if your hands are wet or damp.
•The appliance should be regularly emptied of crumbs, as these could cause a fire. Never use the appliance without the crumb tray.
Positioning the appliance
•Always place the appliance on a level, dry, stable and
•Always place the appliance at the back of a kitchen counter and at a safe distance from flammable objects such as curtains, tablecloths or similar.
•The appliance must not be placed or stored near other sources of heat.
•Do not cover.
Cord, plug and mains socket
•Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table/counter, and keep it away from hot objects and naked flames.
•Check regularly that neither the cord nor plug is damaged and do not use if there is any damage, or if it has been dropped on the floor, dropped in water or damaged in any other way.
•If the appliance or plug is damaged, it must be inspected and if necessary, repaired by an authorised repair engineer, otherwise there is a risk of electric shock. Never try to repair the appliance yourself.
•Remove the plug from the socket when cleaning, or when the device is not in use. Avoid pulling the cord when removing the plug from the socket. Instead, hold the plug.
•Do not wind the cord around the appliance.
•Check that it is not possible to pull or trip over the cord or any extension cord.
KEY TO MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE APPLIANCE
1.Power cord
2.Crumb tray
3.Heat elements
4.Grid
5.Timer button
PRIOR TO FIRST USE
•Wipe the grill (4) and the external surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth and let appliance dry.
•Turn on the appliance, and allow it to complete an entire toasting cycle without any bread on the grill to remove any oil residue from manufacture.
USE
1.Check that the crumb tray (2) is correctly positioned.
2.Plug in (1) and switch on at the wall.
3.Place the bread to be toasted on the grill.
4.Set toasting time by turning the timer button (5)
clockwise to the required setting. The timer can be set for up to 5 minutes (0, I, II, III, IIII and IIIII).
oWhen the button is turned, a red light will come on. o Toasting starts as soon as you release the button. o To stop toasting, turn the button to "0" (off).
5. The appliance will stop automatically when the timer reaches "0".
IMPORTANT!
•Remember to turn the appliance off at the socket and remove the plug when you are finished using it.
•The crumb tray must be emptied and cleaned regularly to avoid the risk of fire.
Caution! You may experience a small amount of smoke or odour the first few times the appliance is used.
This is due to excess material from the manufacturing process being burnt off. This is completely normal, and the smoke/smell will soon disappear.
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