Tip: The carriage lever will only engage in the operating position when the toaster is con-nected to the power supply.The power will automatically turn off after the heating period is completed and the carriagelever will return to the idle position. Toasting can be stopped manually at any time by pressingthe cancel button (X).6. Carefully remove the toasted slices in which please keep in mind that just toasted foodstuffsare very hot. For better access, you can lift up the carriage lever for ca. 2 cm.CAUTION: Always ensure that the toaster is disconnected from the power supply when not inuse.7. When you finished toasting, unplug the toaster, let it cool down to room temperature, andclean the toaster. (See: Cleaning)Toasting Frozen Foodstuffs Using the Defrost ButtonThe defrost function enhances the toasting time for toasting frozen bread without prior thaw-ing.1. Prepare the toaster for operation. (See Toasting Bred Slices)2. Carefully press down the carriage lever until it engages in the operating position.3. Thereafter, immediately press the defrost button. The power indicator of the button illumi-nates until toasting is done. Thereafter, the carriage lever returns to the idle position and thetoaster switches back to normal operation automatically.Warming Cold Toast Using the Reheat FunctionThe reheat function shortens the toasting time for warming cold toast.4. Prepare the toaster for operation. (See Toasting Bred Slices)5. Carefully press down the carriage lever until it engages in the operating position.6. Thereafter, immediately press the reheat button. The power indicator of the button illumi-nates until toasting is done. Thereafter, the carriage lever returns to the idle position and thetoaster switches back to normal operation automatically.Toasting Halved Buns on One Side Using the Bagel FunctionYou can heat the two sides of your foodstuffs differently using the bagel function that activatesmore heating power for the heating elements in the centre strip than for the elements on theouter sides of the slots. Use the bagel function for crisping up halved rolls, with the soft innerside of the sliced rolls facing to the centre strip of the toaster.1. Cut the buns or bagels into halves using a sharp knife, and remove all loose crumbs.Important: Ensure that the halves are up to a maximum of 2.5 cm thick; otherwise the buns/bagels could jam in the slots.2. Place one cut half in each slot.Note: The cut side that is to be toasted must face towards the inner heating elements that arebetween the two toaster slots. The other side will be gently warmed.3. Press the carriage lever down, and thereafter, immediately press the bagel button to startthis function.The power indicator above the bagel button illuminates until toasting is done. Thereafter, thecarriage lever returns to the idle position and the toaster switches back to normal operationautomatically.22