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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
• Read all instructions and keep them safe.
• Do not let the toaster operate unattended, particularly when toasting for the first time or when changing
settings.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use the toaster without its warming plate.
• The toaster must always be used in the upright position (not on its side or tilted forward or back).
• Never use the toaster for toasting bread and re-heating pastries/croissants at the same time.
• The toaster must always be upright when plugged in and unplugged.
• Do not use outdoors. This appliance is for household use only. Avoid humid environments.
• Do not move the toaster when it is in operation.
• Use a stable work top, away from any contact with water and never under a kitchen unit or built into a kitchen
unit.
• Keep this toaster away from sources of heat (gas, electric burner, heated oven).
• Do not store inflammable products near or under the place where the toaster is stored.
• Do not use this appliance as a source of heating or drying.
• Always unplug the toaster and let it cool before any cleaning.
• After every cleaning, check that the crumb tray is correctly placed back in the appliance.
• Do not try and toast very thick slices of bread which could block the toasting mechanism.
• If the bread jams in the slots after toasting and the elements do not switch off, disconnect the plug immediately
from the wall socket and wait for the appliance to cool down before attempting to remove the bread.
• Do not touch the warming plate as this will be hot. Use oven gloves or bread tongs if necessary.
• Do not cover this appliance while in use.
• Do not put paper tea towels, cardboard or plastic in, on or under the toaster.
• Never place utensils, plate, bowl, cup, bottle, paper, aluminium foil on the warming plate or in the appliance.
• Do not use the toaster for cooking, grilling or de-frosting frozen food other than bread products.
• Do not place sugared or fatty buns on the warming plate or in the toaster as these may tend to run or melt in the
toaster.
• Do not block or obstruct the air vents.
• Do not use this appliance if:
- The toaster or cord is faulty.
- It has fallen or shows visible damage or operating problems.
In any of these cases, the appliance must be sent to the nearest approved after sales service centre * in order to
avoid any risks of danger.
• Bread can burn. Therefore, do not use this appliance near any flammable materials such as curtains, under
shelving or wall cupboards, etc.
• If flames were to arise from parts of the toaster, never attempt to extinguish them with water. Unplug the appliance
and smother the flames with a damp cloth.
• Do not use accessories which have not been recommended by the manufacturer or accessories from any other
brand of toaster.
• This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any professional use, inappropriate use or failure to com-
ply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility for and the guarantee will not apply.
• For your personal safety, do not dismantle the toaster yourself. Use the services of an approved service centre *.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.
*(see enclosed list)
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