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YIP
Toaster
Instructions
KTT220
KTT221
KTT240
KTT241
KTT251
KTT261(shown)
1-800-541-6390
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Table of Contents
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty.........................................................................2
Important Safeguards................................................................................................4
Warranty...................................................................................................................6
How To Arrange For Service – USA Only....................................................6
Standard First Year Warranty.......................................................................7
How To Arrange For Service – Outside The USA ........................................7
If You Need Service or Assistance ...........................................................................7
Product Registration Card ........................................................................................8
Electrical Requirements...........................................................................................8
Toaster Features .......................................................................................................9
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Using Your KitchenAid Toaster............................................................................11
To Toast Bagels...........................................................................................12
To Toast Frozen Bagels...............................................................................12
To Toast Frozen Breads, Waffles or Pastries ..............................................12
To Reheat Toast..........................................................................................12
Cleaning Your Toaster............................................................................................12
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, 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 immerse cord, plugs, or toaster in
water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug toaster from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance 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
manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
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. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then remove plug from outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Oversize foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted in toaster
as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock.
14. A fire may occur if toaster is 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. This product is designed for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on
your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
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This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and
others.
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All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol
and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
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You will be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
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DANGER
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You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
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WARNING
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance
of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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KitchenAid Toaster Warranty – USA
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for toasters
operated in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. For units operated in
Puerto Rico, the Standard First Year Warranty applies (see page 7) and is a Limited
Warranty because you must pay to ship the toaster to an Authorized KitchenAid
Service Center.
Length of
Warranty:
KitchenAid
KitchenAid
Will Pay For:
Will Not Pay For:
One Year Full Warranty
from date of purchase.
A. Repairs when toaster
is used in other than
normal home use.
B. Damage resulting
from accident,
Total Replacement
Policy. (See page 2 for
details.)
alteration, misuse or
abuse.
C. Any shipping or
handling costs to
OR
Replacement parts and
repair labor costs to
correct defects in
materials and
workmanship. Service
must be provided by an
Authorized KitchenAid
Service Center.
deliver your toaster to
a Service Center.
D. Replacement parts or
repair labor costs for
toaster operated
outside United States.
KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
How To Arrange For Service – USA Only
If you live in the United States, you may You may also use the information listed
use either the Hassle-Free Replacement under Standard First Year Warranty to
Warranty program or our Standard First
Year Warranty program. (See next
page.) Residents of Puerto Rico must
use the Standard First Year Warranty
program.
arrange for service after your warranty
expires.
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Standard First Year Warranty
(Required Warranty Service for Puerto Rico)
Take the toaster or ship prepaid and
All local service should be handled by
an Authorized KitchenAid Service
Center. If you are unable to obtain
satisfactory service in this manner,
contact the Customer Satisfaction
Center, KitchenAid Portable
Appliances, P. O. Box 218, St. Joseph,
Michigan 49085-0218. Call toll-free:
1-800-541-6390.
insured to the nearest Authorized
Service Center. Call toll-free 1-800-
541-6390 to learn the location of a
Service Center near you. Your repaired
toaster will be returned to you prepaid
and insured.
How To Arrange For Service – Outside The USA
To arrange for service, consult your local
KitchenAid dealer or the store where
you purchased the toaster for information
on how to obtain service locally.
If You Need Service or Assistance
KEEP A COPY OF THE SALES
RECEIPT SHOWING THE DATE OF
PURCHASE. PROOF OF PURCHASE
WILL ASSURE YOU OF
• If the shade control display is
blinking:
- Unplug toaster and allow to cool.
- Re-plug in.
- Reset darkness control
- If display continues to blink, see
“Warranty” on page 6.
• If the problem is not due to one of the
above items, see “Warranty” on
page 6.
• DO NOT return the toaster to the
retailer. Retailers do not provide
service.
IN-WARRANTY SERVICE.
If your toaster should malfunction
or fail to operate, check the
following:
• Is the toaster plugged in?
• Is the fuse in the circuit to the toaster
in working order? If you have a
circuit breaker box, be sure the circuit
is closed.
• Try unplugging and re-plugging the
toaster.
• Press the STOP/RESET button. If
toaster is not at room temperature,
wait until unit reaches room
temperature and retry.
(Except KTT220 & KTT221)
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Product Registration Card
Before you use your toaster, please fill
Keep a copy of the sales receipt showing
the date of purchase of your toaster.
PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL
ASSURE YOU OF IN-WARRANTY
SERVICE.
out and mail your product registration
card packed with the unit. This card
will enable us to contact you in the
unlikely event of a product safety
notification and assist us in complying
with the provisions of the Consumer
Please complete the following for your
Product Safety Act. THIS CARD DOES personal records:
NOT VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY.
Model Number ______________________________________________________
Serial Number_______________________________________________________
Date Purchased______________________________________________________
Store Name _________________________________________________________
Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 A.C. only.
Watts: 1200
Hertz: 60
Note: This toaster has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electrical shock, 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 modify the plug in
If a longer extension cord is used,
any way.
• The marked electrical rating of the
A short power-supply cord is provided
extension cord should be at least as
to reduce the risk resulting from
great as the electrical rating of the
becoming entangled in or tripping over
appliance.
a longer cord.
• The cord should be arranged so it will
Extension cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use.
not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over
unintentionally.
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Toaster Features
MODEL KTT261
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Even Heat System
Accu-Sense Toasting
Advanced-design heating elements ensure
even toasting. Heavy-gauge wire elements
promote long-term dependability.
Heat sensor and microprocessor ensure even
toasting every time.
Self-Centering Bread Rack
Extra Lift Lever
Extra-Long,
Extra-Wide
Slot
Adjusts automatically to hold thick
Raises small breads above slot
level for easy removal.
or thin breads.
Handles thick
breads and
bagels easily.
Removable
Crumb Tray
Slides out for
easy cleaning.
Precision
Touch
Designed for
Easy Cleaning
Smooth
Indicator
Light
KTT261 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Darkness
Control with
Digital
surfaces,
Lit during
toasting cycle.
STOP/RESET
Button
BAGEL
rounded edges
and Clean
Button
Display
Stops toasting
cycle and
Browns thick
bagels evenly.
Touch up and
down arrows for
shade control.
Digital display
shows selected
shade.
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Heavy-Duty
Round Cord
Wipes clean
easily. Stores
under base.
Touch Control
Pad with no
seams to trap
crumbs all
wipe clean
easily. Sturdy
exterior resists
stains.
raises toast.
FROZEN
Button
REHEAT
Button
Thaws, then
toasts frozen
waffles,
Warms
previously
toasted foods.
pastries and
breads.
Assembled with pride in Greenville, Ohio
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Toaster Features
MODELS KTT251(shown), KTT241, KTT240, KTT221, KTT220
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Even Heat System
Accu-Sense Toasting
Advanced-design heating elements ensure
even toasting. Heavy-gauge wire elements
promote long-term dependability.
Heat sensor and electronic control ensure
even toasting every time.
Self-Centering Bread Rack
Extra Lift Lever
Extra-Long,
Extra-Wide
Slot
Adjusts automatically to hold thick
Raises small breads above slot
level for easy removal.
or thin breads.
Handles thick
breads and
bagels easily.
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Removable
Crumb Tray
Slides out for
easy cleaning.
Ultra Power
Rotary
Darkness
Control
Designed for
Easy Cleaning
Smooth
Turn the Control
Knob clockwise
for darker toast,
counterclockwise
for lighter.
Indicator
Light
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
surfaces,
Lit during
toasting cycle.
STOP/RESET
BAGEL
rounded edges
and Clean
Button
Button
Stops toasting
cycle and
Browns thick
bagels evenly.
(KTT251 only.)
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Touch Control
Heavy-Duty
Round Cord
Wipes clean
easily. Stores
under base.
Pad with no
seams to trap
crumbs all
wipe clean
easily. Sturdy
exterior resists
stains.
raises toast.
(KTT251,
FROZEN
Button
KTT241,
KTT240 only.)
Thaws, then
toasts frozen
waffles,
REHEAT
Button
Warms
pastries and
breads.
previously
toasted foods.
(KTT251 only.)
(KTT251,
KTT241,
KTT240 only.)
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Using Your KitchenAid Toaster
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Before using your toaster, check the
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.
Extra-Wide, Extra-Long Slot and
remove any packing or printed material
that may have fallen inside during
shipping or handling.
Toast Darkness Settings
You may see light smoke the first time
you use the toaster. Do not be alarmed.
The smoke is harmless and will soon
disappear.
Touch
Rotary
1-3
4-6
7-9
Light
Medium
Dark
1-2
3-4
5-6
For even toasting, toast only one bread
Note: Lift toaster by handles only. Do
not probe inside toaster with metal
object.
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.
TO USE:
1. Shorten cord, if necessary, by
securing to cord storage brackets
under base.
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,
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.)
counterclockwise for lighter.
Note: Different types of bread and their
moisture levels may require different
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Using Your KitchenAid Toaster
TO TOAST BAGELS:
Models KTT251 and KTT261 only:
1. Insert bagel in bread slot.
2. Push the lift lever down until it locks.
3. Touch the BAGEL button.
Note: If you wish to clear this setting
touch the STOP/RESET button and reset
the Darkness Control.
3. Push the lift lever down until it locks.
4. Touch the FROZEN button. Frozen
product will thaw, then toast
automatically.
Note: If you wish to clear this setting
touch the STOP/RESET button and reset
the Darkness Control.
TO REHEAT TOAST:
The REHEAT setting on your
TO TOAST FROZEN BAGELS:
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KitchenAid Toaster warms toast
Model KTT261: Touch both FROZEN
and BAGEL buttons to brown thick
bagels.
quickly, without retoasting or burning.
(KTT251, KTT261 only.)
1. Insert already toasted product in
bread slot.
Model KTT251: Touch FROZEN only.
TO TOAST FROZEN BREADS,
Note: Do not place bread with butter or
any other topping in the toaster. Use
REHEAT for dry bread and bagels only.
2. Push the lift lever down until it locks.
3. Touch the REHEAT button.
Note: If you wish to clear this setting
touch the STOP/RESET button and reset
the Darkness Control.
WAFFLES OR PASTRIES:
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Your KitchenAid Toaster will toast
frozen breads, waffles or pastries just the
way you want them, first thawing, then
toasting, all automatically. (All models
except KTT220 and KTT221.)
1. Insert frozen product in bread slot.
2. Set the Darkness Control for the
degree of darkness desired in the
finished product.
Cleaning Your Toaster
1. Unplug the toaster and let it cool
Note: If grease or oil splatters on the
toaster, wipe splatters away immediately
using a clean, damp cotton cloth.
4. Return crumb tray to toaster. Press it
in firmly until it clicks into position.
DO NOT use the toaster without the
crumb tray in proper position.
before cleaning.
2. Slide out crumb tray; shake into waste
container to remove excess crumbs,
clean after each use. Tray will be hot
immediately following toasting cycle.
3. Wipe toaster with a soft, damp cotton
cloth. DO NOT use paper towels,
abrasive cleansers or liquid cleaning
products. DO NOT immerse toaster
in water.
Note: KitchenAid does not recommend
the use of a toaster cover.
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