Hamilton Beach 22501 Use & Care - Page 4

840158702 ENv02.qxd:840147300 ENv01.qxd 3/1/10 3:50 PM Page 6 How to Toast 1. Plug toaster into electrical outlet. 2. Place appropriate food items in slots. If toasting bagels, English muffins, or buns, place in slots with cut sides facing inside wall of toaster. 3. Push bread lifter down to energize toaster and illuminate display. NOTE: The bread lifter will not latch down unless the toaster is plugged in. 4. Press - or + to adjust toast shade. If toasting a bagel or a frozen item, also press Bagel and/or defrost function. 5. At the end of toasting cycle, bread will pop up automatically and the display will go out. 6. To stop the toasting cycle sooner, lift up bread lifter or push the button. Toasting Guide for Button Models FOOD Shade Setting Optional Setting Regular bread 2 to 8 English muffins 7 to 8 Bagel Bagels or buns 7 to 9 Bagel Frozen bread 6 to 8 Frozen bagels 8 to 9 Frozen waffles 9 Toaster pastries (such as Pop-Tarts®) Do not heat in toaster-use toaster oven broiler. If you must use toaster, ALWAYS set to lowest shade setting; NEVER heat cracked, broken, or warped pastries; and NEVER leave unattended. ® Pop-Tarts is a registered trademark of the Kellogg Co. 6 Cleaning NOTE: If the toaster is used daily, the crumb tray should be cleaned weekly. 1. Unplug toaster and let cool. 2. Slide out crumb tray, discard crumbs, and wipe tray with clean cloth. Replace crumb tray. 3. Wipe outside of toaster with a damp cloth. Do not use abra- sive cleansers that may scratch the surface of the toaster. Tips and Troubleshooting • To remove food that becomes lodged in food slots, disconnect from outlet and allow toaster to cool. Turn toaster upside down and shake. Do not use fork or other utensil that could damage heating element or result in risk of fire or electrical shock. • When toasting a single slice, you may notice variations in bread color from side to side. • Setting 9 is the darkest shade of toast color. If a darker shade is desired, reset at 5. Watch closely and toast for a second cycle. 7