Read the instructions and keep them safe. Pass them on if you pass the appliance on.
Remove all packaging, but keep it till you’re satisfied that the appliance is working.
important safeguards
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 The appliance must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult.
2 Don’t put the appliance in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or
outdoors.
3 Sit the toaster upright on a firm, level, heat-resistant surface.
4 Don’t put it on or near anything that could be damaged even by moderate heat.
5 Bread may burn. Don’t use the appliance near or below curtains or other
combustible materials and watch it while it’s hot.
6 The area round the toasting slot gets very hot – don’t touch!
7 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over or caught.
8 This appliance must not be operated by an external timer or remote control system.
9 Don’t cover the appliance or put anything on top of it.
10 If bread gets jammed, unplug the toaster, let it cool, and carefully remove the bread.
Don’t use anything sharp, you’ll damage the elements.
11 Don’t toast “buttered” items, they may catch fire.
12 Don’t use torn, curled, or misshapen bread, you may jam the toaster.
13 Unplug the appliance when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let it
cool down fully before cleaning and storing away.
14 Clean the crumbs out of your toaster frequently, to avoid a build up of crumbs. This
is unhygienic and could cause a fire hazard.
15 Don’t use the toaster unless the crumb tray is fitted and closed.
16 Keep the appliance and the cable away from hotplates, hobs or burners.
17 Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these
instructions.
18 Don’t operate the appliance if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
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