Proctor Silex 22661 Plastic 2 Slice Toaster User Manual

Proctor Silex 22661 Plastic 2 Slice Toaster

WARNING Fire Hazard: To reduce the risk of fire:

• Do not operate while unattended.
• Do not use with food that has been spread with butter, jelly, frosting, etc.
• Do not use with rice cakes, fried foods, frozen prepared foods, or nonbread items.
• Do not use with toaster pastries. Always cook toaster pastries in a toaster oven.
• Do not cover or use near curtains, walls, cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, etc.
• Closely supervise when used by or near children.
• Do not operate the toaster in an enclosed space, such as an appliance cabinet, caddy, appliance garage, or other storage area.
• To reduce the risk of fire, clean the crumb tray regularly.
• Always unplug the toaster when not in use.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or a lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are supervised. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged in. Refer to the cleaning instructions for detailed instructions on how to dislodge food and remove crumbs.
5. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or toaster in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning the appliance and putting on or taking off parts. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
8. 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.
9. The bread may burn. 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.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
12. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
13. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
14. Before unplugging the toaster, make sure the bread lifter is in the “up” position.
15. Do not use outdoors.
16. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
17. To disconnect, press the (cancel) button; then remove the plug from the wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
18. This product is for household use only.
19. Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
20. Do not operate unattended.
21. Do not heat toaster pastries in a toaster—use a toaster oven. If you must use a toaster, always set it to the lowest toast color setting. Never heat cracked, broken, or warped pastries, and never leave them unattended.
22.  CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

Other Consumer Safety Information

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This product is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

Parts and Features

1. Wide Slots with Bread Guides – Allows for 1 slice of bread in each slot.
2. Bread Lifter – Push down the Bread Lifter to start the toaster. Raise the Bread Lifter to remove food easily. NOTE: Bread Lifter will not latch down unless the toaster is plugged in.
3. Shade Selector – Turn dial to adjust toast shade from 1 (lightest) to 7 (darkest).
4. (defrost) Button – Use only on frozen foods that were made to be placed in a toaster. This feature allows additional time for food to thaw and heat through.
5. Slide Out Crumb Tray (on back of toaster).
6. (bagel) Button – Press (bagel) button after the toast cycle has started to add additional toasting time for bagels, English muffins, or buns.
7. (cancel) Button – To cancel or end a cycle.

How to Toast

Before first use: New toasters may emit an odor during first use. This is normal and does not affect performance. We suggest running the first cycle once without any bread. Unplug. Allow to cool.

• Plug into the outlet.
• Place appropriate food items in slots.
• Select toast shade by turning Shade Selector clockwise or counterclockwise from 1 to 7.
• Press Bread Lifter down. Select (bagel) or (defrost), if desired. The program cannot be activated unless the Bread Lifter is latched down.
• When toasting a bagel, add the bagel to the slots, press Bread Lifter down, and press the (bagel) button after the toast cycle has started.
• When using defrost, press the defrost button after the toast cycle has started.
• NOTES: Bread Lifter will not latch down unless the toaster is plugged in.
• Frozen foods may require an additional toasting cycle.
• Bread will pop up automatically at the end of the cycle.
• To stop the toasting cycle sooner, press the (cancel) button or lift the Bread Lifter.

NOTE: Do not heat toaster pastries (such as Pop-Tarts®) in a toaster—use a toaster oven. If you must use a toaster, ALWAYS set it to the lowest shade setting; NEVER heat cracked, broken, or warped pastries; and NEVER leave it unattended. ®Pop-Tarts is a registered trademark of the Kellogg Co.

Care and Cleaning

NOTE: If the toaster is used daily, the crumb tray should be cleaned daily.

1. Unplug. Allow to cool. DO NOT turn the toaster upside down. Gently tap sides to release crumbs.
2. Slide out the crumb tray, discard crumbs, and wipe the tray with a clean cloth. Slide the crumb tray back into place.
3. Wipe the outside of the toaster with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers that may scratch the surface of the toaster.
4. To protect against crumbs becoming lodged in buttons, DO NOT turn the toaster upside down to release crumbs; this may affect the operation of the toaster. Tilt the toaster and gently tap the sides to release crumbs, then empty the crumb tray.

Tips

• To remove food that becomes lodged in slots, unplug the toaster from the outlet and allow it to cool. Use a non-metal utensil to loosen food from the grill wires, allowing it to fall into the crumb tray. Empty crumb tray.
• Toasting is affected by the temperature of the bread. Room-temperature bread may toast to a medium color on a medium setting. The same type of bread that has been refrigerated may require a darker setting to reach a medium color.
• If the toaster is plugged in and the elements are not glowing red, food will get toasted. While toasting, elements do not have to be red to be working properly.

Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is unavailable, we will replace it with a similar one of equal or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you. To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please write Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., Attn: Consumer Affairs, 261 Yadkin Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387, or visit proctorsilex.com/customer-service in the U.S. or proctorsilex.ca/customer-service in Canada. For faster service, include the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

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