(a) A short power-supply cord should be used to reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. (b) Longer detachable power-supply cords or
extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. (c) If a longer
detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used: (i) The marked electrical rating of the
cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
and (ii) The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. (iii) The extension cord
should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
USING YOUR VIKING PROFESSIONAL TOASTER
Please use these setup instructions before attempting to use this toaster. Failure to follow the
instructions may result in injury or voiding of warranty.
Setup Instructions:
1. Locate unit on a solid, level countertop near an electrical supply the same as indicated on
rating plate.
2. Check crumb tray to make sure it is in place and there is nothing in the toaster slot.
3. Make sure loading handle is in the raised position. Plug power cord into the wall outlet.
Toasting Instructions:
1. Place bread centrally into toaster slots.
2. Adjust the selector switch for proper toasting.
3. Press the loading handle down until it latches. This will begin the toasting cycle.
4. When toasting is complete, the loading handle will return to the raised position.
5. Toasted bread may now be removed and more slices loaded. If toast is not dark enough,
knob may be adjusted for darker toasting, this may also be adjusted for lighter toasting.
To stop toasting during the cycle simply lift the lever to the upright position.
Notes on Browning:
The differences in the moisture level of numerous types of breads may result in varying toast-
ing times.
• For slightly dry bread, a lower setting must be used.
• For fresh bread or whole wheat bread, use a higher setting than normal.
• Breads with uneven surfaces, such as English muffins, will require a higher toast setting.
• Thickly cut pieces of bread, such as bagels, will require a longer toasting cycle. This may even
require two cycles since the moisture level in this type of bread is high. The bagel must be
sliced into two equal halves.
• If a single slice of bread is being toasted, the toaster setting should be reduced to a lower
setting. The toaster is designed to heat the whole chamber, and by lowering the heat for a
single slice you will avoid over toasting.
• When toasting raisin or other fruit bread, remove any loose raisins, etc. from the surface of
the bread before placing into the toaster. This will prevent the particles from falling into the
toaster or sticking to the guide wires in the slot.
• The rewarm function may be used to rewarm already toasted bread or may be used to
defrost frozen bread.
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