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INSTRUCTION

BOOKLET

Classic Style Electronic Toaster

CPT-70 SERIES

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electrical shock, do not place any part of the toaster in water or other liquid. See instructions for cleaning.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5. Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.

Allow to cool before cleaning or handling.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way, or if it is not operating properly. Return the toaster to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair or mechanical or electrical adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by

Cuisinart may cause injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or countertop or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place toaster on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

11. Do not use this toaster for other than intended use.

12. Oversize foods, metal foil packages or utensils must not be inserted in the toaster, as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock.

13. A fire may occur if the toaster is covered or touching flammable materials, including curtains, draperies, walls and the like, when in operation. Do not operate under wall cabinets.

14. Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster is plugged into electrical outlet.

15. To avoid possibility of fire, do not leave toaster unattended during use.

16. To disconnect, push the cancel button, then remove plug from wall.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer 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.

NOTICE:This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).

As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Important Safeguards......................................................... Page 2

Introduction ........................................................................ Page 3

Features and Benefits ........................................................ Page 3

Use and Care ..................................................................... Page 4

Cleaning and Maintenance ................................................ Page 5

Warranty ............................................................................. Page 6

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INTRODUCTION

In the tradition of Cuisinart, the Classic Style Electronic Toaster meets our strict performance standards. This handsomely chromeplated design combines the warm memories of yesterday with the quality of today's technology.

The wide toasting slots toast a large variety of items, from thick slices of homemade bread to delicate English muffins. The extra lift feature means it's easy to remove even the smallest pieces of toast from the slot. We also include convenient reheat and defrost features with LED displays.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Wide Toasting Slots

1-1/2 inch slot toasts a wide variety of breads.

2. Extra Lift Carriage Control Lever

Brings the toast close to the top of the toaster, making it easy to remove the smallest items.

3. Browning Control

Sets desired toast color from light to dark.

4. Defrost Button

Defrosts and toasts frozen bread. Indicator lights when selected.

5. Reheat Button

Reheats without browning. Indicator lights when selected.

6. Cancel Button

Interrupts toasting process when pressed.

7. Slide-out Crumb Tray

Removes easily to clean crumbs from bottom of toaster.

8. Cord Storage

Takes up excess cord and keeps countertop neat.

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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.

Be sure that multiple slices do not overlap and that the carriage is in the up position.

2. Set the Browning Control.

Turn rotary switch to the desired position:

Setting

1-2

Color light

3-4

5-6 medium dark

Some notes on browning:

Toasting is a combination of cooking and drying 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.

• Thickly cut pieces of bread (including bagels) will take longer to toast, sometimes significantly longer, 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 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. This is because 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.

Notes on Specialty Uses:

The following breads and pastries should be warmed using the

"Defrost" button:

Frozen Waffles, Pancakes, French Toast and Frozen Bagels

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.

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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.

Setting 1-2:

For refrigerated breads and thinner frozen items such as frozen pancakes.

Setting 3-4:

For toaster pastries, frozen waffles and (thin) French toast, and refrigerated bagels.

Setting 5-6:

For thicker frozen items such as bagels, hand-cut bread and thick French toast.

3. Press the Carriage control lever until it locks into position.

4. Press the "Defrost" button.

To stop cycle:

When the defrost cycle is complete, the toaster will raise the bread.

If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply press the

“Cancel” button to interrupt.

After use, unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet.

To stop cycle:

When the reheat cycle is complete, the toaster will raise the bread.

If you wish to stop the cycle before it is finished, simply press the cancel button to interrupt.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always allow the toaster to cool completely before cleaning.

1.

Always unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet.

2.

Do not use abrasive cleansers. Simply wipe the exterior with a clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Apply any cleansing agent to a cloth, not to the toaster, before cleaning.

3.

To remove crumbs, slide out the crumb tray and discard crumbs. Wipe clean and replace. Never operate the toaster ` without the crumb tray in place.

4.

To remove any pieces of bread remaining in the toaster, turn the toaster upside down and gently shake. Never insert any hard or sharp instruments into the slot, as this could damage the toaster and cause a safety hazard.

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Never wrap the cord around the outside of the toaster. Use the cord storage cleats on the underside of the toaster.

Reheat Button

The reheat feature allows you to reheat bread without browning or toasting.

1. Insert slice(s) of bread.

Be sure that multiple slices do not overlap and the carriage is in the up position.

2. Press the carriage control lever until it locks into position.

3. Press the "Reheat" button.

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CUISINART

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CLASSIC STYLE TOASTER

LIMITED 3 YEAR WARRANTY

This limited warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart ® Classic Style Toaster which was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable state law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.

We warrant that your Cuisinart ® Classic Style Toaster will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for three years from the original date of purchase.

We suggest you complete and return the enclosed warranty registration card promptly, to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase. However, return of the card is not a condition of this warranty. If your toaster should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it (or, if we think it necessary, replace it) without charge to you. To obtain warranty service, write to:

Cuisinart, 150 Milford Rd., E. Windsor, NJ 08520 or call our

Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please also enclose $7.00 for shipping and handling of the product.

(California residents need only provide proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions.) Please be sure to include a return address, description of the product defect, product serial number and any other information pertinent to the product’s return. Please pay by check or money order.Your

Cuisinart ® Classic Style Toaster has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use with authorized Cuisinart ® accessories and replacement parts. This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by accessories, replacement parts or repair service other than those which have been authorized by Cuisinart.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY DAMAGE

CAUSED BY ACCIDENT, MISUSE, SHIPMENT OR OTHER THAN

ORDINARY HOUSEHOLD USE.THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES

ALL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so these exclusions may not apply to you.

ALL APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE

IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, GIVEN TO YOU BY LAW, ARE

HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THIS WARRANTY. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

If you have any questions about the safety features of your

Cuisinart ® Toaster, please call us, toll-free, at 1-800-726-0190.

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR

CUISINART PRODUCT

If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart product, we suggest that you call our Consumer Service Center at

1-800-726-0190 before returning the product for servicing. Often, our Consumer Service Representatives can help solve the problem without having the product serviced. If servicing is needed, a representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location.

*Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, please remind the Servicer to call our Consumer Service

Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and the product is still under warranty.

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