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Black and Decker TR1278B: Why did my Black and Decker toaster stop working?

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 23:50:08 -0700

This is a 2 part question. MY Black and Decker toaster stopped working. If I hold down the leaver, it WILL toast bread but the leaver will not stay down to toast the bread. But 1st, something I’ve never seen before. On the bottom of the unit there are 4 screws, one of them, on first glance, LOOKS like a regular flat headed screw. BUT, on closer examination, that screw has a built in “bar” across the slot. This prohibits the screw from ever being unscrewed. Very, very strange. Incidentally, the repair guide for the Black and Decker toaster (on ifixit) says the unit has 4 Philip headed screws. That is wrong. It has 3 Philip headed screws and that bizarre looking screw. Has anyone ever run across that weird screw ? Until I can figure out how to unscrew it, I can not proceed. Thanks for any input.

⟐ Answered July 18, 2023 at 23:50 MST

Hamilton Beach Toaster 22911: Where can I see how to fix it

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:05:55 -0700

there’s a lot of information about this toaster but not one word about common problems and how to fix it. mine, this morning, doesn’t stay down anymore. the little electric magnet doesn’t get power anymore and also not the entire rest of the “electronics”.

⟐ Answered March 24, 2023 at 16:05 MST

Toaster: Toastmaster TM1046U Global Design heats up for only a few seconds

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 10:44:28 -0700

I can't find any info online about the Toastmaster Global Design toaster (model 1046U), which appears to be from the 1990s. The problem is that it heats up fine and stays down, but only for about 10 seconds, then it turns off. This happens regardless of darkness setting. It's a cool toaster that I'd love to be able to fix and use. Thanks in advance!

⟐ Commented January 29, 2023 at 10:44 MST

Toaster: What could be the problem with my 2 slice toaster

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 03:43:53 -0700

I have a 2 slice Hamilton Beach toaster that is only 3 months old, it was working fine than when I pushed it down it did not stay, so I held it down and noticed 2 of the sides were not working. Knowing that it has a power magnet to hold it down when pushed, I took the case off to check the points, they looked clean but I took a fine sandpaper and went over them anyway. This did not help. I then checked voltage and I had power until I got on other side where there was another circuit board, I had power going to the circuit board, but none coming out other side, so I am guessing that one of the components on the board is bad, but how do I check? I checked this while holding it down myself.

⟐ Edited January 16, 2023 at 3:43 MST

Toaster: Toaster gets really hot for a few seconds and then shuts off?

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:07:04 -0700

I have 33 years old Sunbeam toaster. When you put a slice of bread in the coils get really hot for a few seconds and then shuts off.

⟐ Answer edited February 07, 2022 at 13:07 MST

Toaster: My toaster sparked when I used a fork while it was ON

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:50:25 -0700

Dear ALL,

I would be grateful if I could get some advice on how to fix my favourite Russell Hobbs toaster. I used it last morning and while I was toasting bread, my son suddenly touched it on its sides with a steel fork while it was still toasting. It suddenly gave a spark and my mains went off(meter tripped). Later, when I tried to switch it ON it did not. Please kindly let me know if something can be done to fix it right or should I give it up. I would love to bring it back into life please.

Any advice/suggestions are great welcome and would be very grateful.

Thank you in advance.

⟐ Answered February 07, 2022 at 12:50 MST

Proctor Silex® 2-Slice Extra Wide Slot Toaster: Bread lever latch malfunctions: will not hold in bread-down position

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:56:13 -0700

The lever that you push down to lower the bread into toasting position will not latch into place. Consequently, the bread does not stay “down” for toasting.

How can I find and fix the malfunctioning latch mechanism?

⟐ Commented March 08, 2021 at 15:56 MST

Toaster: Levers will not stay down on my all clad toaster

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:33:40 -0700

How do I fix levers won’t stay down

⟐ Answered February 06, 2021 at 12:33 MST

Toaster: dominion 1101 heating element

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 20:34:22 -0700

what material is the heating wire wrapped around

⟐ Answered November 26, 2020 at 20:34 MST

Cuisinart CPT-140BK: Four slicer failed mid cycle both sides loaded

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:28:05 -0700

What component failed to konk out both sides simultaneously Mid cycle?

⟐ Commented August 14, 2020 at 9:28 MST

Toaster: It's sparks when I try to push the lever down?

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 20:23:47 -0700

I turned it side ways and and pushed the lever down it worked and then I cancelled it and put it upright!

⟐ Answered July 15, 2020 at 20:23 MST

Wolf Gourmet WGTR102S: I dropped my 4 slice Wolf toaster

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 04:03:33 -0700

I dropped my Wolf 4 slice toaster. One side works. The side I dropped it on is dented and will not drop the toast. How do I fix this? Help

⟐ Commented April 25, 2020 at 4:03 MST

Toaster: Searching for a knob

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:12:49 -0700

Looking for a Kitchenaid toaster knob , black, for model KTT340ob0, part number 4176793.

Toaster: Toaster broke with a blue flash and bang when levers pressed down?

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 05:50:21 -0700

The kitchen circuit breaker tripped as well. What’s likely to have broken inside the toaster to have caused this?

⟐ Answer edited December 01, 2019 at 5:50 MST

Toaster: cord to 1945 GE toaster needs replacement

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 22:20:58 -0700

My 1945 GE toaster has a frayed electrical cord near the plug end. Can this be fixed?

⟐ Answered October 22, 2019 at 22:20 MST

General Electric Bagel Switch 4 Slice: I need a part number for the crumb tray

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 04:46:43 -0700

I lost my book for the toaster , and was wondering how do I get a replacement manual with parts numbers in it

⟐ Answered August 14, 2019 at 4:46 MST

Toaster: How to get the toaster lever to stay down.

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:28:40 -0700

I have a Brentwood model TS-292R toaster. We bought it 4 months ago and when we went to use it the toaster lever wouldn’t stay down with or without bread in it. I think it is the magnet that isn’t any good. How can I test it to make sure and if it is where can I get another magnet? We were going to send it back to the company, but we were going to have to pay to send it and pay to have it returned to us which would be more than buying a new one. I am never buying another appliance where I am having to pay to have to send it some where to have it repaired or replaced when it is supposed to be under warranty.

Thank You

mamaeagleent@yahoo.com

⟐ Edited March 04, 2024 at 14:28 MST

Toaster: Cuisinart 2-Slice Toaster spring popped out while cleaning—now broken

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 19:33:19 -0700

While cleaning the crumbs out of my toaster, a long metal rod fell out and then later I found a long spring that must go around the rod on the floor - guess it flew out while I was banging out the crumbs (upside down). It has something to do with the pull down lever but I can't figure out where it would go or how to put in back in. Now the "toast holder" inside is broken and just wiggles around. Does anyone know where these things go and how to put them back?

thank you!

⟐ Answered November 01, 2018 at 19:33 MST

Oster 6329: Toaster will not eject toast or shut off.

Sat, 08 Sep 2018 09:58:17 -0700

Oster 6329 will not pop up toast when done. Must unplug which will release the toast and shut down the toaster. The release button (switch) is inoperative. Blue “status” lights on left of control end do not light.

Toaster: Braun Toaster does no work

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 14:54:25 -0700

Hello,

My Toaster Braun 4119 is not working anymore. The adjusting slide does not engage at the bottom and the heating does not switch on anymore. Unfortunately I do not know how to open the toaster.

Can you tell me how to open it? Text and photos would be very helpful.

⟐ Commented July 31, 2018 at 14:54 MST