Cuisinart RBT-875PC, Instruction Booklet

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USE AND CARE
Unwind the power cord. Check that the crumb tray is in place and that
there is nothing in the toaster slots. Plug power cord into the wall outlet.
Remove all packing materials and remove any stickers from the exterior of
the toaster.
1. Insert slice(s) of bread
Be sure that the carriage is in the up position.
2. Set the shade control.
Press the + and - buttons to set your desired shade from 1 to 7
Setting Shade
1-2 light
3-5 medium
6-7 dark
3. To begin toasting
Press the Carriage Lever until it locks into the down position.
4. To stop toasting
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.
Some notes on browning
Toasting is a combination of drying and cooking of 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.
• Before toasting bagels, slice each bagel into two equal halves.
• Thickly-cut pieces of bread (including bagels) will take longer to toast,
since more moisture must be evaporated from the bread before toasting
can occur. Very thick pieces may require two cycles.
• When toasting raisin or other fruit breads, remove any loose raisins, etc.
from the surface of the bread before placing into the toaster. This will help
prevent fruit pieces from falling into the toaster or sticking on the
guidewires in the slot.
Single slice toasting
The first slot on left is marked with "1" and should be used for single slice.
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 overtoast.
Toaster pastries
Exercise caution with toaster pastries; the filling can become quite hot, long
before the surface of the pastry becomes browned. Do not place buttered
breads or pastries with frostings in the toaster, as this could create a fire hazard.
Other Tips
• Never force foods into the toasting slot. Foods should fit freely between the
guidewires.
• 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 because bread slices are of uneven thicknesses.
• 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.
1. Insert slice(s) of bread.
Be sure that the carriage is in the up position.