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reheating toast
23 Ignore the browning level.
24 Put the toast you want to reheat into the slot(s).
25 Press the lever down fully – the toast will be given a short burst of heat, then it’ll
pop up.
26 You must only reheat plain, “unbuttered” toast.
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frozen bread
27 This takes the guesswork out of toasting frozen bread.
28 Set the browning level to your normal setting.
29 Put the frozen bread into the slot(s).
30 Press the lever down fully – the toasting time will be altered automatically to give
the same degree of browning you would get with unfrozen bread.
caution
don’t try to defrost bread – you’ll probably wreck the toaster
a) toasting frozen bread changes ice to steam, which escapes via the toasting slots
b) defrosting bread on a low setting changes ice to water, which drips into the
toaster, over the electronics and maybe the elements, causing mayhem
extra lift
31 After toasting small items (bagels, crumpets, etc.) the lever may be raised further, to
allow them to be removed more easily.
hints and tips
32 When toasting more than one slice of bread, use slices of similar size, thickness and
freshness.
33 Old (yesterday’s) bread contains less moisture, so makes crisper toast.
34 Old or thin bread cooks faster than fresh or thick bread – use a lighter setting.
35 Sweet bread products (tea cakes, fruit loaf, etc.) brown much more quickly than
ordinary bread, so should be toasted on a lighter setting.
crumbs
36 Clean the crumbs out of your toaster frequently, to avoid a build up of crumbs. This
is unhygienic, and it could cause a fire hazard.
37 Unplug the toaster and let it cool down.
38 Slide the crumb tray out from underneath the toaster.
39 Empty it, wipe it with a damp cloth, dry it, then replace it in the toaster.
40 Don’t use the toaster unless the crumb tray is fitted and closed.
care and maintenance
41 Unplug the toaster and let it cool.
42 Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth. If necessary, use a little washing-up liquid.
43 Don’t let anything enter the slots, you might damage the elements.
44 Don’t put the toaster in liquid.
45 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
