User manual SEVERIN HA2082

[. . . ] 8 ● During operation, the appliance must be ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● placed on a heat-resistant surface, impervious to splashes and stains. When cooking food with a high fat or moisture content, splashes are not always avoidable. 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. The appliance must be supervised at any time during operation! [. . . ] Allow the toaster to cool down between the toasting cycles. Please note: the operating lever locks down only when the plug is inserted. - Let the grill compartment heat up for 10 minutes with both heating elements switched on. When the appliance is switched on for the first time, a slight smell may be emitted. This is normal and will only last for a very short time. General Information about toasting - 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. The thickness of the slices for toasting should not exceed 20 mm. — In case of problems or malfunctions and before cleaning, always remove the plug from the wall socket. - To remove a slice caught in the slot, use a blunt wooden stick (e. - Variations in bread type, thickness of the slices and humidity content result in different degrees of browning. Bread should therefore be kept in a sealed wrapping. General information The appliance has the following functions: - Toaster unit with automatic centre alignment for bread slices, electronic browning control and an infinitely adjustable browning control knob. - Grill compartment with upper and lower heating elements, separate control switches for upper and lower heat with integral indicator lamps. suitable for cooking ‘au gratin’ , re-heating and grilling. - The grill compartment and toaster unit can be used at the same time. Wind-up power cord storage Unwind the power cord completely before 9 Toaster operation - Insert the plug into a wall socket. - Use the infinitely adjustable browning control knob to select the desired degree of browning from light ‘1’ to dark ‘5’. - Insert the bread into the toast slot and press the operating lever down. - Once the desired degree of browning is reached, the toaster will switch off automatically and the slices are ejected and can be removed. - To interrupt the toasting process, push the operating lever up. [. . . ] This guarantee naturally does not cover wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass and ceramic items, bulbs etc. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights, nor any legal rights you may have as a consumer under applicable national legislation governing the purchase of goods. If the 11 product fails to operate and needs to be returned, pack it carefully, enclosing your name and address and the reason for return. If within the guarantee period, please also provide the guarantee card and proof of purchase. [. . . ]