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 Use and store the appliance out of reach of children.
3 Don't put the appliance in liquid, don't use it in a bathroom, near water, or outdoors.
4 Sit the toaster upright on a firm, level, heat-resistant surface.
5 Don't put it on or near anything that could be damaged even by moderate heat.
6 Bread may burn. Don't use the appliance near or below curtains or other combustible
materials and watch it while it's hot.
7 The area round the toasting slot gets very hot – don't touch!
8 Route the cable so it doesn't overhang, and can't be tripped over or caught.
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.
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