Cuisinart CPT-415 SERIES Classic 2-Slice Toaster
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:
- Read all instructions.
- Always unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning or handling.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or levers.
- To protect against electrical shock, do not place any part of the toaster in water or other liquids. See instructions for cleaning.
- This appliance should not be used by or near children, or individuals with certain disabilities.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way, or if it is not operating properly. Return the toaster to the store or retailer where purchased for examination or repair.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause injury.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or countertop or touch hot surfaces.
- Do not place the toaster on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop Where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
NOTICE: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Dual Toasting Slots 1½-inch slot toasts a wide variety of breads.
- Extra-Lift Carriage Control Lever Brings the toast close to the top of the toaster, making it easy to remove the smallest items.
- LCD Countdown Window Blue backlit LCD timer counts down bars until the toast cycle is completed.
- Browning Control Buttons +/- Sets desired toast color from light to dark, with seven browning levels.
- Bagel Button Reduces heat on the uncut side of the bagel. LED lights when selected.
- Defrost Button Defrosts and toast frozen bread. LED lights when selected.
- Reheat Button Reheats without browning or toasting. LED lights when selected.
- Cancel ButtonInterrupts toasting process.
- Slide-out Crumb Tray (not shown) Pulls out to clean crumbs that collect in the bottom of the toaster.
- Cord Storage (not shown) Takes up excess cord and keeps countertop neat.
USE AND CARE
Unwind the power cord. Check that the crumb tray is in place and that there is nothing in the toaster slot. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
- Insert slice(s) of bread Be sure that carriage is in the up position.
- Set the browning control Press “+” or “-” symbol to desired setting:
- Setting Color
- 1–2 light
- 3–5 medium
- 6–7 dark
- To begin toasting Press the carriage lever until it locks into the down position.
- To stop the cycle When the toasting cycle is finished, the toast will be raised. If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply press the Cancel button. After use, unplug your toaster from the electrical outlet.
Some notes on browning
Toasting is a combination of cooking and drying the bread. Therefore, differences in moisture level from one bread to another can result in varying toasting times.
- For slightly dry bread, use a lower setting than you normally would.
- For very fresh bread or whole wheat bread, use a higher setting than normal.
- Breads with very uneven surfaces (such as English muffins) will require a higher toast setting.
- Thickly cut pieces of bread (including bagels) will take longer to toast, sometimes significantly longer since more moisture must be evaporated from the bread before toasting can occur. Very thick pieces may require two cycles.
Single slice toasting
If you are toasting a single slice of bread, set the heat selector to a lighter setting than you normally would. The toaster is designed to heat the whole toasting chamber for two slices. By lowering the heat for a single slice, you won’t over toast.
Frozen waffles, pancakes, french toast and frozen bagels
These breads and pastries should be warmed using the Defrost button. Select the preferred browning shade, push the lever down, and select Defrost. For example, when toasting a frozen bagel, select Defrost the browning lever and then Bagel.
Toaster pastries
Exercise caution with toaster pastries; the filling can become quite hot, long before the surface of the pastry becomes browned. Never leave toaster pastries unattended while toasting or warming.
Tips
- Never force foods into the toasting slot. Foods should fit freely between the guide wires.
- Do not place buttered breads or pastries with fillings or frostings in the toaster, as this could create a fire hazard.
- Uneven toasting is usually due to bread slices of uneven thickness.
- After use, unplug your toaster from the electrical outlet.
Bagel button
The bagel feature reduces heat on one side of the toasting slot. This toasts the cut side of the bagel slightly more than the other side.
An embossed icon located on the top of the toaster, just above the control panel, shows you the right way to insert your bagel. (The cut side should always face toward the center of the pair of toasting slots.)
- Insert slice(s) of bread or halved bagels Be sure that the carriage is in the up position.
- Select browning control.
To stop cycle
When the bagel cycle is complete, the toaster will raise the bread. If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply press the Cancel button to interrupt. After use, unplug your toaster from the electrical outlet.
Defrost button
The Defrost button is designed to first defrost and then toast the bread, which extends the toasting cycle slightly.
- Insert slice(s) of bread. Be sure that the carriage is in the up position.
- Select browning control.
- Press the carriage control lever until it locks into position.
- Press the Defrost button. Blue LED indicates the feature is activated.
To stop cycle
When the defrost cycle is complete, the toaster will raise the bread. If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply press the Cancel button to interrupt. After use, unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet.
Reheat button
The reheat feature allows you to reheat bread without browning or toasting.
- Insert slice(s) of bread. Be sure that the carriage is in the up position.
- Press the carriage control lever until it locks into position.
- Press the Reheat button. Blue LED indicates the feature is activated.
To stop cycle
When the reheat cycle is complete, the toaster will raise the bread. If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply press the Cancel button to interrupt. After use, unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always allow the toaster to cool completely before cleaning.
- Always unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
- Do not use abrasive cleaners. Simply wipe the exterior with a clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Apply any cleansing agent to a cloth, not to the toaster, before cleaning.
- To remove crumbs, slide out the crumb tray and discard the crumbs. Wipe clean and replace. Never operate the toaster without the crumb tray in place.
- To remove any pieces of bread remaining in the toaster, turn the toaster upside down and gently shake. Never insert any hard or sharp instruments into the slot, as this could damage the toaster and cause a safety hazard.
- Never wrap the cord around the outside of the toaster. Use the cord storage cleats on the underside of the toaster.
- Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
WARRANTY
This warranty is available only to U.S. consumers who purchase products directly from Cuisinart® or an authorized Cuisinart® reseller. We recommend that you visit our website, our website at https://cuisinart.registria.com for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase to obtain the warranty benefits. If you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of the same type. The retail store shall then, according to its preference, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product.
HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
Your ultimate satisfaction with Cuisinart products is our goal, so if your Cuisinart® Countdown Classic 2-Slice Toaster should fail within the generous warranty period, we will repair it or, if necessary, replace it at no cost to you. To obtain a return shipping label, visit us at https://www.cuisinart.com/customer-care/product-assistance/ product-inquiry.
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