Cuisinart CPT-3000 Instruction Booklet - Page 4

USE AND CARE Unwind the power cord. Check that the crumb tray and the two inner glass panels are in place and that there is nothing in the toaster slot. Plug power cord into the wall outlet. NOTE: If the inner glass panels are not properly in place, the unit will not function. 1. Insert slice(s) of bread. Be sure that multiple slices do not overlap and that the carriage is in the up position. 2. Set the browning control. Slide finger to desired shade: Setting Color 1-2 light 3-4 medium 5-6 dark 3. To begin toasting Press the carriage lever until it locks into the down position. 4. To stop toasting When the toasting cycle is finished, the toast will be raised. If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply touch the Cancel icon. Some notes on browning: Toasting is a combination of cooking and drying of the bread. Therefore, differences in moisture level from one bread to another can result in varying toasting times. • For slightly dry bread, use a lower setting than you normally would. • For very fresh bread or whole wheat bread, use a higher setting than normal. • Breads with very uneven surfaces (such as English muffins) will require a higher toast setting. • Thickly cut pieces of bread will take longer to toast, sometimes significantly longer, since more moisture must be evaporated from the bread before toasting can occur. Very thick pieces may require two cycles. • When toasting raisin or other fruit breads, remove any loose raisins, etc., from the surface of the bread before placing into the toaster. This will help prevent fruit pieces from falling into the toaster or sticking on the guide wires in the slot. • Before toasting bagels, slice each bagel into two equal halves. Frozen waffles, pancakes, French toast and bagels These items should be warmed before toasting, using the Defrost function. Select Defrost, and then your preferred browning shade. For example, when toasting a frozen bagel, select Defrost, the browning level, and then Bagel. Toaster pastries Exercise caution with toaster pastries; the filling can become quite hot, long before the surface of the pastry becomes browned. Never leave toaster pastries unattended while toasting or warming. Tips • Never force foods into the toasting slot. Foods should fit freely between the guide wires. • Do not place buttered breads in the toaster, as this could create a fire hazard. • Uneven toasting is usually due to bread slices of uneven thickness. • After use, unplug your toaster from the electrical outlet. Single Slice Function The Single Slice Function evenly toasts one slice of bread, side to side. 1. Insert slice of bread. 2. Set browning control. 3. Touch the Single Slice icon. Red LED indicates feature is active. 4. Press the carriage control level until it locks into position. To Stop Cycle When the Single Slice cycle is complete, the toaster will raise the bread. If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply touch the cancel icon to interrupt. Bagel function The bagel feature reduces heat on one side of the toasting slot. This toasts the cut side of the bagel slightly more than the other side. A n embossed icon ( ◗ ) located on the top of the toaster shows you the right way to insert your bagel. (The cut side should always face away from the center of the pair of toasting slots.) 1. Insert halved bagels. 2. Set browning control. 3. Touch the Bagel icon. Red LED indicates feature is activated. ◗ 4