Helpful Tips
Inserting the food into the bread slots and toasting
Now you are ready to insert your food into the bread slots. Keep the following tips in mind when inserting your food.
•Most types of breads and pastries can be toasted, such as bagels, tea cakes, thickly sliced breads, English muffins, waffles, etc. Slices should not, however, be so thick as to jam the bread slots.
•When toasting two slices at a time, the slices should be of equal size and freshness to ensure even toasting.
•When toasting two slices of bread, place one slice in the center of each bread slot.
•When toasting one slice of bread, place the slice in the center of either bread slot.
After you insert the food into the bread slots:
1. Press the bread carriage lever down until it locks.
The
Tip: Your toaster has been designed for optimum toast balance. Some elements on the inside of the toaster may glow more brightly than others when in use. This is part of normal toaster operation.
After the desired level of darkness has been reached, the food will pop up automatically.
The bread carriage lever will return to its original position and the indicator lights will turn off.
On Models 6240 & 6243, the TOAST WATCH™ control offers a precise visual and audible indication of your toasting. The toaster will chime and the food will pop up automatically.
2.Carefully remove the toasted food from the bread slots.
WARNING: Toasted food can be very hot, especially pastry fillings. Handle with care.
Tip: To remove food jammed in the bread slots, unplug the toaster and remove the food once the toaster has cooled down.
WARNING: Never insert your fingers or metallic utensils into the bread slots.
Cleaning Your Toaster
After use and before cleaning, unplug the toaster power cord from the power outlet and wait for the toaster to cool.
1. Wipe the outside of the toaster with a damp cloth and then dry it with another cloth or paper towel. Do not use abrasive cleaners; they will damage the toaster’s finish.
WARNING: Do not use any pointed or sharp articles for cleaning the inside of the toaster; this may damage the toaster.
2.Lightly tap the sides of the toaster to dislodge any crumbs caught in the toast chamber. Remove the crumb tray and empty it. Wipe the tray clean with a damp cloth or place it in the top rack of your dishwasher for cleaning. Be certain to put the crumb tray back into the toaster before using
the toaster again.
WARNING: Empty the crumb tray frequently. Crumbs will accumulate in the crumb tray and could catch fire if not emptied periodically.
3.Wipe the
