Quantum Thick & Thin
Instruction Booklet
This book covers the use and care of the following Sunbeam Toasters:
TA4200 Quantum Thick & Thin - 2 slice toaster
TA4400 Quantum Thick & Thin - 4 slice toaster
Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR TOASTER. • Do not allow crumbs to accumulate in the
crumb tray.
• Do not place any objects such as toast on top
of your toaster when in use.
• Operate the toaster on a flat level surface.
• Use your toaster well away from walls and
curtains.
• Do not leave your toaster unattended when in
use.
• Do not toast stale bread, rice crackers or
similar on a high setting as they may catch
fire.
• WARNING: Never attempt to extract jammed
toast, crumpets or muffins with a knife or any
other object, as contact with the live element
may cause electrocution.
Sunbeam is very safety conscious when designing
and manufacturing consumer products, but it is
essential that the product user also exercise care
when using an electrical appliance. Listed below
are precautions which are essential for the safe
use of an electrical appliance:
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose
other than its intended use.
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas
flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
• Do not place on top of any other appliance.
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang
over the edge of a table or bench top or touch
any hot surface.
• Read carefully and save all the instructions
provided with an appliance.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet
before you insert or remove a plug. Remove
by grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug when
the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension
cord unless this cord has been checked and
tested by a qualified technician or service
person.
• Always use your appliance from a power outlet of
the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with
a damaged cord or after the appliance has
been damaged in any manner. If damage is
suspected, return the appliance to the nearest
Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre
for examination, repair or adjustment.
• For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend
the use of a residual current device (RCD with
a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in
the electrical circuit supplying power to your
appliances.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any
other liquid unless recommended.
• Appliances are not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.
• This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as: staff
kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels,
motels and other residential type environments;
bed and breakfast type environments.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be
high when the appliance is operating.
• Never leave an appliance unattended while in
use.
If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.
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Features of your Quantum
Thick & Thin Toaster
Self-centring bread slots
Whether you are toasting thick or thin bread,
your bread will always be held in the centre
of the slot to ensure even toasting.
Unique wipe clean design
The smooth contoured surface simply wipes
clean.
Cool touch exterior
Remains cool to touch, preventing burns
and plastic wrappers clinging to the side
of your toaster.
Removable crumb tray
Pulls out from underneath your toaster
for easy removal of crumbs.
Tidy cord storage
The cord can be wrapped neatly underneath
for safe convenient storage.
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Self-centring Extra wide and deep bread slots
Enables you to toast a large variety of breads
- both thick and thin, bagels, crumpets and
muffins.
High lift lever
Raises the toast above the starting position
so you can remove the toast from the toaster
without burning your fingers. Ideal for
crumpets and muffins.
Cancel button
Immediately interrupts any toasting cycle and
pops the toast up.
Electronic browning control with defrost setting
Variable toast setting from 1-6, toasts the
bread to your desired colour consistently.
Defrosts frozen bread and reheats toast without
additional browning.
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Using your Quantum
Thick & Thin Toaster
Plug the toaster into a 230-240 volt AC
power outlet and switch the power on.
4.When the colour is achieved, the toaster
will automatically turn off and raise the
toast. If you need to remove the toast
before the cycle is complete then press
the Cancel button to raise the toast. The
Cancel button will immediately interrupt
the toasting cycle and pop the toast up.
Toasting Bread
1.Position the bread in the bread slot.
2.Select the desired colour setting on the
Electronic Browning Control.
5.To remove small pieces of toast or
crumpets, use the High Lift lever to lift the
toast above the starting position. This will
prevent burning your fingers as you remove
the toast.
NOTE: Select the Defrost setting to defrost
frozen bread or reheat toast without
additional browning.
IMPORTANT: Do not toast stale bread, rice
crackers or similar on a high setting as they
may catch fire.
3.Push the toaster lever down to commence
the toasting cycle.
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Quantum Toaster Functions
Cancel button
Toasting one or two pieces in your Quantum
The Cancel button immediately stops any of
the toasting cycles. As a consequence of this
the toast will pop up.
Thick & Thin 4
Position the bread in the middle of either of
the bread slots. When toasting two pieces,
position one piece in the centre of each
bread slot.
Defrost setting
To toast frozen bread, place your bread into
the slot, turn the Electronic Browning Control
to the Defrost setting and push the Lever
down to start the toasting cycle. This setting
extends the toasting time to allow for the
defrosting of the bread before toasting.
Toasting muffins or bagels
Ensure muffins or bagels are cut into even
halves and fit freely into the bread slot.
Do not force them into the toaster. If your
bread jams in the toaster, switch the power
off, remove the plug and ease the
High lift lever
bread out of the toaster.
When toasting small pieces of bread or
crumpets and muffins we recommend using
the High Lift Lever to prevent burning your
fingers.
WARNING: Never attempt to extract jammed
toast, muffins, bagels or crumpets with a knife
or any other metal object, as contact with the
live element may cause electrocution.
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Care and Cleaning
Always switch the power off and remove the
plug before cleaning your toaster. Wipe the
outside with a slightly dampened cloth and
wipe dry.
Clean the crumb tray regularly. Do not
allow crumbs to accumulate, as they will
accumulate and may cause a potential fire
hazard.
For stubborn dirt, wipe with a cloth
dampened with a mild detergent.
We recommend cleaning the inside of
your toaster fortnightly. Simply unplug the
appliance, turn it upside down and shake
all the crumbs out.
Emptying the Removable Crumb Tray
To remove the crumbs, simply slide out the
tray, empty and place it back in the toaster
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Notes
Notes
12 Month Replacement Guarantee
In the unlikely event that this appliance develops any malfunction
within 12 months of purchase (3 months commercial use) due to
faulty materials or manufacture, we will replace it for you
free of charge.
Should you experience any difficulties with
your appliance, please phone our customer
service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in
Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand.
Alternatively, you can send a written claim
to Sunbeam at the address listed below.
On receipt of your claim, Sunbeam will
seek to resolve your difficulties or, if the
appliance is defective, advise you on how
to obtain a replacement or refund.
In Australia you are entitled to a
replacement or refund for a major failure and
for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to
a major failure.
Should your appliance require repair or
service after the guarantee period, contact
your nearest Sunbeam service centre.
Your Sunbeam 12 Month Replacement
Guarantee naturally does not cover misuse
or negligent handling and normal wear and
tear.
For a complete list of Sunbeam’s authorised
service centres visit our website or call:
Australia
Similarly your 12 Month Replacement
Guarantee does not cover freight or any other
costs incurred in making a claim. Please
retain your receipt as proof of purchase.
1300 881 861
Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street
Botany NSW 2019 Australia
The benefits given to you by this guarantee
are in addition to your other rights and
remedies under any laws which relate to the
appliance.
New Zealand
0800 786 232
26 Vestey Drive, Mt Wellington
Auckland, New Zealand
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot
be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law and under the New Zealand Consumer
Guarantees Act.
Need help with your appliance?
Contact our customer service team or visit
our website for information and tips on
getting the most from your appliance.
In Australia
Or call 1300 881 861
In New Zealand
Or call 0800 786 232
is a registered trademark.
‘Quantum’ is a trademark of Sunbeam Corporation.
Made in China.
Due to minor changes in design or otherwise,
the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet.
© Copyright. Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2006.
ABN 45 000 006 771
Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street
Botany NSW 2019 Australia
Unit 3, Building D
26 Vestey Drive
Mt Wellington Auckland
New Zealand
Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd.
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