LIMITED WARRANTY* ONE (1) YEAR: Your small kitchen appliance is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from any manufacturing defects under normal use and conditions for one (1) year, cord excluded. During that period, should the appliance fail to operate properly, return the appliance with your sales receipt to the store where purchased. If you use your appliance for household use and according to instructions, it should give you years of satisfactory service. This product warranty covers only the original consumer purchaser of the product. WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WITH A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE. To guarantee repair or replace without charge, a dated sales receipt showing purchase within the limited warranty period* must accompany the appliance. Without a sales receipt, warranty will be estimated according to the appliance's manufactured date. A comparable appliance should arrive within 2-3 weeks. However, in case an appliance is not covered by warranty, correspondence offering alternatives will be mailed to you. 2 Slice Electronic Toaster During the one-year warranty period, a product with a defect will be either repaired or replaced with a reconditioned comparable model (at our option) when the product is returned to our Service Center. (See the “Returns” section below). The repaired or replacement product will be in warranty for the remaining balance of the one-year warranty period and an additional one- month period. This limited warranty covers appliances purchased and used within the 48 contiguous states plus the District of Columbia and does NOT cover: - Damages caused by unreasonable use, neglect, normal wear and tear, commercial use, improper assembly or installation of product. - Damages caused in shipping. - Damages caused by replacement or resetting of house fuses or circuit breakers. - Defects other than manufacturing defects. - Breakage caused by misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, lack of proper care and maintenance, or incorrect current or voltage. - Lost or missing parts of the product. Parts will need to be purchased separately. - Damages of parts that are not electrical; for example: cracked or broken plastic or glass. - Damage from service or repair by unauthorized personnel. - Extended warranties purchased via a separate company or reseller. - Consumer’s remorse is not an acceptable reason to return a product to our Service Center. *The consumer is responsible for any delivery charges for all replacement units provided for exchange under the warranty. RETURNS: Any return of defective merchandise to the manufacturer must be processed accordingly by contacting customer service first to obtain an RA # (Return Authorization Number). We will not accept any returns of merchandise without an applicable RA #. We cannot assume responsibility for loss or damages to products returned to us during incoming shipment. For your protection, always carefully package the product for shipment and insure it with the carrier. Be sure to enclose the following items with your return: any accessories related to the problem, your full address and daytime phone number, a note describing the problem, a copy of the dated sales receipt or other proof of purchase and a valid RA#. C.O.D shipments cannot be accepted. *One Year Limited Warranty valid only in the 48 contiguous states plus the District of Model ECT-200X Columbia, excluding Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the USA; product (2008 Version) usage which is in violation of the written instructions provided with the unit will void this warranty. For international warranty, please contact the local distributor. **Any instruction or policy included in this manual may be subject to change at any time. ® Model ECT-200X Elite Platinum 2 Slice Electric Toaster MAXI-MATIC®, USA 18401 E. Arenth Ave. City of Industry, CA 91748 Customer Service Dept: (626) 912-9877 Ext: 120 MON-FRI 10-5pm PST Website: www.maxi-matic.com Instruction Manual 23. Bread is a food which may catch fire. Do not use this appliance under or next to ….Important Safeguards….. curtains or other combustible material. 24. Never re-toast the same piece of bread at the same setting. If you wish to re- When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: toast the bread, set the toasting control dial to a lower setting and do not leave the toaster unattended. Failure to do so may result in a fire hazard. 1. READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 25. Do not cover the appliance while it is in use. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 26. Unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet when it is not in use. 3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse the appliance, cord or plug in 27. Do not unplug the appliance from the outlet by pulling on the cord. water or other liquids. 28. Do not leave the appliance exposed to the elements, rain, direct sunlight, frost, 4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. etc.). 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before 29. Before doing any cleaning or operation, unplug the appliance from the electrical putting on or taking off parts. outlet. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance 30. Do not immerse the appliance, the plug, or the electrical cord in water. malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment. 7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! manufacturer may cause injuries. 8. Do not use outdoors. THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY! 9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet. 12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 13. Oversize foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted in a toaster as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock. 14. A fire may occur if toaster slots are covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation. 15. Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in. 16. The appliance is exclusive for the use which has been expressed by the manufacturer. Any other use is to be considered inappropriate and therefore dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for eventual damage caused by inappropriate, improper or irresponsible use and/or for repairs made to the product by unauthorized personnel. 17. After removing the appliance from the packaging, make sure that the product is complete and in perfect condition. 18. The plastic bag in which the appliance was packaged should be kept out of reach of children as it poses a suffocation hazard. In order to remove the dust that may have accumulated on the appliance, simply dust it off with a soft cloth. 19. Before inserting the plug into the electrical outlet, make certain the voltage of the outlet corresponds to the value indicated on the information label, attached to the appliance. 20. The use of an extension cord is not recommended as overheating of the extension cord may occur during the operation of toaster. 21. When the appliance is plugged into the electrical outlet, and moreover, while it is turned on, never place hands into the bread toasting slots. 22. Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands. The metal sides of the toaster and the areas surrounding the bread slots become very hot during use: operating the appliance should be carried out using only the plastic dials and handles. 1 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES: … …Parts & Features…….. WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire or serious personal injury. The warnings, cautions, and instruction discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are a factor which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS! CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords are available from local hardware stores and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is required, special care and caution is necessary. Also the cord must be: (1) marked with an electrical rating of 125 V and at least 13 A., 1625 W., and (2) the cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. ELECTRIC POWER If electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. The appliance should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other operating appliances. POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to 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.