Cleaning And Maintenance - WMF STELIO Mode D'emploi

▪ Do not cover the bread slot during toasting. Do not lay any bread slices or rolls on the casing, as
this causes the device to overheat.
▪ No liability is assumed for any damages in cases of misuse, improper operation or unprofessional
repairs. Claims under warranty are likewise excluded in such cases.
Use
This toaster is suitable for standard slices of bread, slices of bread (up to 9x9 cm in size), plaited yeast
buns and similar bakery products with a maximum thickness of 2,3 cm.
Only use bakery products without fi llings and toppings such as butter and jam.
Start-up
Connect the power plug to a shockproof socket.
Prior to fi rst use, carry out at least three toasting cycles without bread and at maximum power,
to remove the surface protection on the heating elements. The smell released during this process
is harmless, but you should ensure good ventilation nevertheless. Always allow the appliance to
cool down a little before switching it on.
Insert the toast slices into the toasting slots. To avoid slices becoming jammed, they should not be
thicker than 2,3 cm. Insert small slices upright and next to each other in a toasting slot; this will make
it easier to remove them after toasting.
To begin with set the control knob for the browning degree to medium level. Push down the bread
carriage lever. The appliance switches on and the bread carriage is held down until the appliance
switches off automatically after the toasting time has elapsed. The toasted bread then pops out of the
toasting slot ready for removal.
Removing the toasted bread
You can raise the bread carriage higher to have better access to the toasted
bread. To do so, push the bread carriage lever upwards.
Notes on the browning level
If the toast is too light in colour, select a higher browning level. If it is too dark,
set the control knob to a lower level. The fi gures 1 to 7 serve only for orientation
purposes. The higher the setting, the darker the browning level.
The toasting result may vary at the same setting depending on the type, size,
moisture and thickness of the bread slices. Therefore, select a lower setting when
toasting less moist bread, smaller slices or only one slice.
When toasting only one slice, the browning level on the side facing inwards will
be slightly more intensive.
Acrylamide is generated during excessive browning. Excessive browning
of the toast should therefore be avoided.
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Interrupting the toasting process
Press the illuminated button to interrupt the toasting process.
Warming / retoasting
If the warming button is pressed immediately after switching on the appliance,
cold but already toasted bread will be crisped up and too lightly toasted bread
will be slightly retoasted.
Defrosting
If this button is pressed directly after the appliance is switched on, the toasting
cycle will be extended automatically to toast frozen bread.
One sided toasting
Ideal for baguettes, bread rolls or bagels.
To use this function, cut the baguette, or similar, lengthwise. Insert the halves
into the toasting slots with the cut sides facing the outside elements. If this
button is pressed directly after the appliance is switched on, the slices will be
toasted on one side only.
Bread roll rack
The toaster is supplied with a bread roll rack, which can be mounted when required.
Two bread rolls can be warmed from both sides at medium setting. Bread rolls which are too dry can
be moistened slightly to achieve better results.
Do not place the bread rolls near the handles. Otherwise the heat may build up and cause damage to
the handles.
Crumb tray
Crumbs produced during toasting are collected in the crumb tray. You can then pull the tray out of the
appliance.

Cleaning and maintenance

Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the mains and allow the appliance to cool down. Use a
hard brush to remove crumbs sticking to the grids and the heater. Do not tilt the appliance while you
do this, or crumbs will spill from the crumb tray into the inside of the toaster. Then pull out the crumb
tray, clean it and reinsert.
Never immerse the toaster in water. Wipe the outside of the appliance only with a damp cloth and
some washing-up liquid. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents.
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