User manual SEVERIN AT 2579

[. . . ] In order to prevent damage to the housing, do not position the appliance on or near hot surfaces or open flames such as hot-plates or gas flames. Caution: the accessible housing surfaces become very hot during operation. Burns can occur from touching the hot parts. [. . . ] The bread should therefore be kept in a sealed wrapping. Before using for the first time - Clean the toaster thoroughly (see General care and cleaning). - Switch on the toaster without any bread inserted and go through at least five toasting cycles at the maximum temperature setting. - Allow the toaster to cool down between cycles. - Note: the operating lever locks down only when the plug is inserted. - When switching on the appliance for the first time, the toaster may emit a slight smell and a little smoke, but this will disappear after a short while. Adjusting the degree of browning The desired degree of browning can be varied by turning the adjustable browning control knob. - Once the desired degree of browning is reached, the toaster switches off automatically; the slices are ejected, and can be removed once the indicator lamp goes off. - To achieve regular browning when toasting several slices in succession, allow the toaster to cool down for 60 - 90 Operation General information - Day-old, dry bread darkens faster than fresh bread. For brown bread, adjust the browning control to a higher setting than for toasting white bread. - Do not use slices which are too thick or too big, as they may become stuck in the toaster. the thickness of the slices to be toasted should not exceed 14 mm. In case of problems or malfunctions during use, and before cleaning, always remove the plug from the wall socket. - To remove a slice stuck in the toast slot, use a blunt wooden implement (eg a The toasting time may be shortened as a result of fluctuations in the power supply. Do not cover the toast slot during operation. Defrost function The defrost function may be used in addition to the normal action when toasting deepfrozen bread. [. . . ] Under this guarantee the manufacturer undertakes to repair or replace any parts found to be defective, providing the product is returned to one of our authorised service centres. This guarantee is only valid if the appliance has been used in accordance with the instructions, and provided that it has not been modified, repaired or interfered with by any unauthorised person, or damaged through misuse. This guarantee naturally does not cover wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass and ceramic items, bulbs etc. [. . . ]