21Old or thin bread cooks faster than fresh or thick bread – use a lighter setting.

22Sweet bread products (tea cakes, fruit loaf, etc.) brown much more quickly than ordinary bread, so should be toasted on a lighter setting.

crumbs

23Clean the crumbs out of your toaster frequently, to avoid a build up of crumbs. This is unhygienic and could cause a fire hazard.

24Unplug the toaster and let it cool down.

25Pull the crumb trays out from underneath the rear of the toaster.

26Empty them.

27Wipe with a damp cloth, dry, then replace them in the toaster.

28Don’t use the toaster unless both crumb trays are fitted and closed.

care and maintenance

29Unplug the toaster and let it cool.

30Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth. If necessary, use a little washing-up liquid.

31Don’t let anything enter the slots, you might damage the elements.

32Don’t put the toaster in water or any other liquid.

33Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.

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