Cuisinart Compact 4-Slice Toaster CPT-142 - Manual (Page 4)

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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 slot. Plug power cord into the wall outlet.
1. Insert slice(s) of bread
2. Set the browning control + / -
Turn the dial to select desired toast shade:
Browning Control Setting Shade
1-2 light
3-5 medium
6-7 dark
Some notes on browning
Toasting is a combination of cooking and drying 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.
• Thickly cut pieces of bread (including bagels) will take longer to toast,
sometimes significantly longer, since more moisture must be evapo-
rated 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 putting into the toaster. This
will help prevent fruit pieces from falling into the toaster or sticking to
the guide wires in the slot.
• Before toasting bagels, slice each bagel into two equal halves.
Single slice toasting
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.
Frozen waffles, pancakes, french toast and frozen bagels
These breads and pastries should be warmed using the Defrost button.
Toaster pastries
Exercise caution with toaster pastries; the filling can become quite hot,
long before the surface of the pastry becomes browned. Never leave
toaster pastries unattended while toasting or warming.
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.
Tips
• Never force foods into the toasting slot. Foods should fit freely
between the guide wires.
• 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 due to bread slices of uneven thickness.
• 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 multiple slices do not overlap and the carriage is in
the up position.
2. Set the browning control.
Settings 1-2
For refrigerated breads and thinner frozen items such as
frozen pancakes.
Settings 3-5
For toaster pastries, frozen waffles and (thin) French toast,
and refrigerated bagels.
Settings 6-7
For thicker frozen items such as bagels, hand-cut bread and
thick French toast.
3. To begin toasting
Press the carriage lever until it locks into the down position.
4. Press the Defrost button. LED indicates feature is activated.