Back to Basics TEM4500, User Manual

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OPERATION
OPERATION
Toaster Only Function
1. Place appliance on a clean fl at surface.
2. Place an English muffi n, bagel, bread, or croissant into one or both sets of
the Wide Toasting Slots.
3. Select the desired level of darkness by adjusting the Light/Dark Dial(s).
4. Press the appropriate Carriage Lever(s) down until it (they) lock into
position. The “toast” button will be illuminated to indicate the toasting cycle
is under operation. (Note: Carriage Lever(s) will not stay down if appliance
is not plugged in).
5. Upon reaching the pre-selected darkness level of toast, the toast will
automatically “pop up”. The “toast” button light will turn off.
6. To remove the toast from the Toasting Slots, push up on the Carriage Lever(s)
to remove toast.
7. Unplug the appliance after each use.
The Cancel Function – Press the corresponding “cancel” button(s) to stop the
toasting cycle(s) before it is fi nished. Do not pull up on the Carriage Lever to
stop the toasting process as this may damage the appliance.
The “Cancel All” button found in the center of the control panel will stop both
toasting cycles.
Warnings
• Toasted food can be hot. Handle with care when taking toasted food out of the
wide Toasting Slots.
• Do not insert any utensils or fi ngers into the wide Toasting Slots.
• Periodically clean out the Crumb Tray as a build up of bread crumbs may cause
fi re. Never operate the appliance without the Crumb Tray in place.
• Never place buttered bread or pastries with fi llings (i.e. jelly fi lled donuts) or
frostings in toaster, as it may create a fi re hazard.
Egg Poaching Only Function
Egg Poaching (for breakfast sandwich)
1. Place appliance on a clean fl at surface and remove Egg Poaching Assembly.
2. Fill Measuring Cup with water to “soft” or “medium” line above the “POACHED
EGG” mark and pour into the Heating Tray, or add 2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons of
water into the Heating Tray. (See Table on Page 7)
3. Place Steamer Tray on top of Heating Tray.
4. Apply non-stick cooking spray to Poaching Tray(s).
5. Break an egg into the Poaching Tray(s) and place Poaching Tray(s) inside of
Steamer Tray.
6. Break the yolk by poking it with a fork. The egg may also be scrambled.
7. Optional: Place pre-cooked meat on Warming Tray and place on top of
Steaming & Poaching Tray(s).
8. Place Lid on top of Warming Tray.
9. Plug in the appliance.