WHIRLPOOL KTT261ER0
Owner's Manual

Using Your KitchenAid Toaster
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Before using your toaster, check the Extra-Wide, Extra-Long Slot and remove any packing or printed material that may have fallen inside during shipping or handling. You may see light smoke the first time you use the toaster. Do not be alarmed. The smoke is harmless and will soon disappear. Note: Lift toaster by handles only. Do not probe inside toaster with metal object. TO USE: 1. Shorten cord, if necessary, by securing to cord storage brackets under base.

darkness settings. For example, dry bread will brown more rapidly than moist bread and so will be toasted to your taste at a lighter setting. Toast Darkness Settings Touch Rotary 1-3 Light 1-2 4-6 Medium 3-4 7-9 Dark 5-6 For even toasting, toast only one bread type and thickness at a time. If toasting one slice of bread, place bread in center of long slot, and adjust Darkness Control down to a lower setting. 5. Push the lift lever down until it locks in place. The toasting indicator light will go on. When toasting is completed, the lift lever will return to the �up� position, the toaster will shut off automatically, and the toasting indicator light will turn off. The lift lever can be raised beyond the return position to raise small breads higher for easy removal.

2. Plug toaster cord into electrical outlet. 3. Insert bread or other food to be toasted in slot. Centering rack will adjust slot width automatically to hold food upright for even toasting. 4. Set the Darkness Control for the degree of darkness you want. KTT261 has Touch Darkness Control. Touch the �up� arrow for darker toast, the �down� arrow for lighter. The digital display will show the degree of darkness you select. KTT220, KTT221, KTT240, KTT241 and KTT251 have Rotary Darkness Control. Turn the control knob clockwise for darker toast, counterclockwise for lighter. Note: Different types of bread and their moisture levels may require different
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Note: To stop toasting, simply touch the STOP/RESET button. To resume toasting, press the lift lever down; the toaster will reset automatically for medium darkness. If you wish darker or lighter toast, reset the Darkness Control. (Models KTT220 and KTT221: Return the lift lever to the �up� position to stop toasting.)