­­ User Manual 2-Slice Toaster Manual de Instrucciones Horno de 2 Rebanadas Manuel d'Instructions Grille-Pain de 2 Tranches MODELS/MODELOS 6240, 6241, 6243 6244, 6245, 6246 MODÈLES Visit us at www.oster.com P.N. 111320 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using your toaster, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE · · · · · · · Unplug toaster from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Do not touch hot surfaces. Metal parts can become hot. Use handles or knobs. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plug or toaster in water or other liquids. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces. Never leave appliance unattended when in use. Young children or incapacitated persons should not use this appliance. Supervise older children closely. Do not operate or place the toaster: ­ On non-heat-resistant or flammable surfaces. ­ Near a hot gas stove flame or electric element. ­ In a heated oven or microwave oven. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not insert: ­ Utensils or foil-covered or oversized foods into the toaster. ­ Fingers or metallic utensils into slots when toaster is plugged in. Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in. Do not use foods that will drip coatings or fillings when heated. Such accumulations inside the toaster create unsanitary conditions and the possibility of fire or toaster malfunction. Clean out accumulated crumbs frequently to avoid risk of fire or toaster malfunction. Do not operate the toaster without the crumb tray being replaced in its correct position. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been damaged in any manner. Return the toaster to the nearest Authorized Sunbeam Appliance Service Center for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Do not use the toaster outdoors or for commercial purposes; this appliance is for household use only. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer; they may cause injury. A fire may occur if toasters are covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls and the like when in operation. Toast lift lever must be in the normal up position before attaching or disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet. · · · · · · · · SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Power Cord Instructions Please follow the instructions below to ensure the safe use of the power cord. · This toaster has a power cord area that allows you to adjust the length of the cord so that it is the appropriate length for your situation. Try to position the toaster near the power source to reduce the hazards associated with power cords (such as becoming entangled or tripping over a long power cord). · You may use an extension cord, if necessary, but be certain to follow these guidelines: ­ The marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least 120/127 volt, 60 Hz. ­ The extension cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop, will not be within the reach of children and will not be tripped over. · For toasters purchased in the U.S. and Canada: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized plug in only one way. If you cannot completely insert the power plug into the power outlet, reverse the direction of the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way. · Do not pull, twist or otherwise abuse the power cord. · Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. · Unplug the toaster when it is not in use and before cleaning. · Do not wrap the power cord around the main body of the toaster during or after use. English-1 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of an OSTER® toaster! This toaster has TOAST LOGIC ® technology which gives you consistent and repeatable toasting performance. This means that you can expect your toast to be just the way you like it, slice after slice and day after day. 1. Lighter/Darker Knob 2. Lighter/Darker Indicator (TOAST WATCHTM control) 3. Frozen Button and Indicator 4. Warm Button and Indicator 5. Bagel Button and Indicator 6. Pastry Button and Indicator 7. Waffle Button and Indicator 8. Non-Stick Surface on the Top of Bread Slots 9. Extra-Wide Bread Slots 10. Stainless Steel Bread Guides 11. Cancel Button 12. Bread Carriage Lever 13. Toast Lift 14. Removable Crumb Tray 15. Cord Storage 16. Power Cord 17. Cool-TouchTM Exterior 15 16 14 17 12/13 8 9 10 11 1 1 3 4 2 5 6 7 Models 6240 & 6243 Models 6241, 6244, 6245, 6246 Learning About Your Toaster 1. Lighter/Darker Knob ­ Turn the knob to select how dark you would like your food toasted; 1 is lightest, 7 is darkest. 2. Lighter/Darker Indicator Light (Models 6240 & 6243 only) ­ The Lighter/ Darker indicator will light above the corresponding setting you select. 3. Frozen Button and Indicator (Models 6240 & 6243 only) ­ Press this button if your food is frozen and then select your bread type. The toaster will automatically defrost your food and then toast it in one easy step. 4. Warm Button and Indicator (Models 6240 & 6243 only) ­ Press this button to warm your toasted food. The indicator will light to confirm your selection. 5. Bagel Button and Indicator (Models 6240 & 6243 only) ­ Press this button if you want to toast a bagel. The indicator will light to confirm that "Bagel" is selected. Toast is the default setting. 6. Pastry Button and Indicator (Models 6240 & 6243 only) ­ Press this button if you want to toast a pastry. The indicator will light to confirm that "Pastry" is selected. Toast is the default setting. 7. Waffle Button and Indicator (Models 6240 & 6243 only) ­ Press this button if you want to toast a waffle. The indicator will light to confirm that "Waffle" is selected. Toast is the default setting. 8. Non-Stick Surface on the Top of Bread Slots ­ Makes clean up easy. 9. Extra Wide Bread Slots ­ Wide slots (1.3 inches) allow you to toast bagels, thickly sliced homemade bread, English muffins and pastries. 10. Dual, Auto-Adjusting, Stainless Steel Bread Guides ­ Automatically adjust to bread thickness for even toasting. 11. Cancel Button ­ Press the cancel buton to pop the food out of the bread slots and stop the toasting process. English-2 12. Bread Carriage Lever ­ Press to begin toasting your food. 13. Toast Lift ­ Press up on the bread carriage lever to lift food out of the bread slots. Convenient and safe way of retrieving the smallest of toasted items. 14. Fully Removable, Non-Stick, Crumb Tray - For convenient and easy clean up. 15. Cord Storage ­ Allows you to store extra cord under the toaster and out of the way. 16. Power Cord 17. A Cool-TouchTM exterior that keeps the toaster surface cool to the touch, even during use. TOASTER MODEL COMPARISON CHART Toaster Model Color Seven Toast Food Select Buttons Shade Settings (Frozen, Warm, Bagel, Pastry & Waffle) 6240 6243 6241 6244 6245 6246 White with Gray Accents White with Silver Accents; Oster Badge White with Gray Accents White with Silver Accents; Oster Badge Black with Silver Accents; Black with Silver Accents; Oster Badge Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Preparing To Use Your Toaster for the First Time If you are using your toaster for the first time, please be sure to: 1. Remove any stickers from the surface of the toaster and wipe the outside of your toaster with a damp cloth. 2. Insert the removable crumb tray into the crumb tray slot. (Figure A) 3. Make certain that the bread carriage lever is in the uppermost position before plugging in the toaster's power cord. (Figure B) 4. Select a location for the toaster. The location should be: · A flat, heat-resistant, non-flammable surface. · At least three inches away from walls or the back of countertops. · At least one foot away from any cabinet or shelving that may be above the toaster. · Away from flammable materials, such as curtains and wall fabric. · Away from a gas stove flame or electric element. 5. Plug the power cord into 120/127 volt, 60 Hz AC outlet. FIGURE A FIGURE B Adjusting the power cord length Your toaster's cord storage area allows you to adjust the length of the power cord so that it is the exact length you desire. To adjust the length of the power cord: Wrap the power cord around the cord storage posts on the base of the toaster until the cord is the length you desire. Be certain to read "Power Cord Instructions" on Page English-1 for safety information. (Figure C) 6. Without inserting any food into the bread slots, push the bread lever all the way down until it locks. (The carriage will not lock if the toaster is not plugged into a power source.) (Figure D) The first toasting process will preheat the new elements and burn off any dust which may have accumulated during storage or manufacturing. It is normal for this burn off to create an odor. Your OSTER® Toaster is now ready for use. FIGURE C FIGURE D English-3 ­­ Using the Seven Toast Shade Dial You can adjust how light or dark the toaster toasts your food. The lightest setting is 1; the darkest setting is 7. Your selection should vary based on the moisture content, thickness of bread and your darkness preference. To select the darkness setting: Turn the Lighter/Darker knob to the setting you desire. As you adjust the setting, the Lighter/Darker indicator light changes. This TOAST WATCHTM conrol offers a precise visual and audible indication of your toasting progress. (Models 6240 & 6243 only) Using the Frozen Food Feature Your toaster can defrost your frozen food and then toast it. Now you can take a frozen bagel out of the freezer and defrost and toast it ­ all in your toaster ­ all in one easy step. (Models 6240 & 6243 only) To defrost and toast your food: 1. Press the Frozen button if the food is frozen, then select your food type. Toast is the default setting. The Frozen indicator will light. 2. Press the bread carriage lever down to begin the cycle. Using the Warm Food Feature Will your toasted food be ready before you are ready to eat it? This feature will allow you to warm your toasted food. (Models 6240 & 6243 only) To warm toasted food: 1. Press the Warm button. The Warm indicator will light. 2. Press the bread carriage lever down to begin the cycle. The toaster will warm up your food. Using the Food Select Feature (Bagel, Pastry, Waffle) (Models 6240 & 6243) Your OSTER® Toaster will adjust the light/dark range based upon the type of food you are toasting. You must select which type of food you are toasting so that the toaster can adjust accordingly. To select the food type: Choose between the Bagel, Pastry or Waffle mode. · If you would like to toast bread, make certain that the Bagel, Pastry or Waffle indicators are not lit. If they are unlit, then the toaster is set to toast bread. If either indicator is lit, press the corresponding button to deselect the food type and then the toaster will be set to toast bread. Toast is the default setting. · Press the Bagel button if you are going to toast a bagel. The Bagel indicator will light. Bagel setting adjusts the temperature for bread thickness. · Press the Pastry button if you are going to toast a pastry. The Pastry indicator will light. Pastry setting warms inside to perfection. · Press the Waffle button if you are going to toast a waffle. The Waffle indicator will light. This function toasts waffles evenly. Using the Cancel Function To cancel the toast process: Press the Cancel button. The toaster will stop toasting immediately and the food will pop up automatically. The toaster will chime for Models 6240 & 6243. English-4 Helpful Tips Inserting the food into the bread slots and toasting Now you are ready to insert your food into the bread slots. Keep the following tips in mind when inserting your food. · Most types of breads and pastries can be toasted, such as bagels, tea cakes, thickly sliced breads, English muffins, waffles, etc. Slices should not, however, be so thick as to jam the bread slots. · When toasting two slices at a time, the slices should be of equal size and freshness to ensure even toasting. · When toasting two slices of bread, place one slice in the center of each bread slot. · When toasting one slice of bread, place the slice in the center of either bread slot. After you insert the food into the bread slots: 1. Press the bread carriage lever down until it locks. The Auto-adjusting, stainless steel bread guides will automatically center the food for even browning. Tip: Your toaster has been designed for optimum toast balance. 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