4 SLICE TOASTER Model number: 169096 UPC: 681131690966 Customer Assistance 1-877-207-0923 (US) 1-877-556-0973 (Canada) Thank you for purchasing a GE small appliance. In keeping with the GE ecomagination initiative, please consider the option to recycle the packaging material and donate the appliance you are no longer using. To read about GE’s ecomagination commitment, visit http://ge.ecomagination.
Important Safeguards When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: • R ead all instructions before using. • Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. • To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or toaster in water or other liquid. • Close supervision is necessary when toaster is used by or near children. • Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Consumer Safety Information This appliance is intended for household use only. Never Leave Toaster Unattended! This toaster is a metal-body toaster and becomes hot during use. To avoid risk of burns. Do Not Touch Hot Surfaces. Allow toaster to cool before touching, lifting, cleaning or storing. Short Power Supply Cord Information A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
Parts 1. Extra-wide toasting slots 2. Extra lift toast lever 3. Browning control knob 4. 1-slice button and light 5. Defrost button and light 6. Bagel button and light 7. Cancel button 8. Crumb tray Features • Extra-wide slot chamber • Individual toasting levers • Adjustable browning control • Cancel/eject button to stop toasting cycle • Bagel, defrost, and 1-slice function • Cord storage (on base of toaster) • Removable crumb tray for easy cleaning • Extra lift toast lever 4-slice Toaster Model No.
before using for the first time 1. Remove all packaging materials, including those which may be inside the Toasting Slots or Toast Lever slot. 2. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive cleaners. 3. Do not put the Toaster, cord or plug in water. 4. Be sure the Crumb Tray is pushed all the way into the Toaster. 5. Plug into a 120V AC outlet. 6. Turn the Browning control Knob to (1), the lightest setting. 7. Lower the toasting Lever until it locks in place.
4. Insert the bread of toaster food into the Toasting Slots. Lower the Toast Lever until it locks into place. The Centering Guides will automatically center the food for even toasting. When the food is lowered into position, it will automatically begin to toast. 5. When the toaster or toaster food reaches the selected browning level, it will pop up and Toaster will shut off automatically.
Toasting Bagels and English Muffins 1. Remove all protective wrappings from food before placing into the Toasting Slots. Avoid toasting torn bagels or English muffins that may be lodged in Toasting Slot. 2. Place Toaster on a flat, level surface. 3. Plug the Toaster into a 120V AC electrical outlet. 4. Turn the Browning Control Knob to desired setting: (1) is the lightest setting and (7) is the darkest. You may want to experiment with the Browning Control Knob to determine your preference.
5. Place frozen food in Toasting SIots. Push Down on the Toasting Lever first and then press the Defrost Button. The Defrost Light will illuminate. NOTE: When defrosting only one slice, press down on the Toasting Lever, then press the 1-slice and defrost button. Both indicator lights will illuminate. NOTE: When using less than four Toasting Slots to toast food, the food may be placed in any Toasting Slot. The Centering Guides will automatically center the food for even toasting. 6.
User Maintenance Instructions This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. CAUTION: Do not immerse Toaster, cord or plug in water or any other liquid. cleaning CAUTION: Be sure the Toaster is unplugged before cleaning. Wipe the Toaster exterior with a clean, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Do not put cord or plug in water or liquid. CRUMB TRAY: To prevent electric shock, unplug toaster.
Customer Assistance For faster service, please have the model number and product name ready for the operator to assist you. This number can be found on the bottom of your appliance and on the front page of this manual. Model Number:_____________________ Product Name:__________________________ Customer Assistance Number 1-877-207-0923 (U.S.) or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada) Keep these numbers for future reference! For more information, please visit us at www.gehousewares.
