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Toaster: Replacement for heating element?

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:05:10 -0700

Where can I find a heating element replacement part for Oster toastermodel 6309 (copper color)? I know the toaster is still made in other colors, but I want to keep the copper color.

⟐ Commented december 27, 2017 at 21:05 MST

Toaster: nichrome wire selection for toaster repair

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 22:42:23 -0700

I have a vintage toaster that has been limping along for half a century or more, with sentimental value. I have already twisted together bits of nichrome in several places where it was broken and am thinking it's time to replace it all. I'm looking at ordering nichrome wire for this purpose and haven't figured out the specs on the wire to order. Suggestions?

This page is helpful, though a bit confusing:

http://www.jacobs-online.biz/nichrome/Ni...

Thanks!

⟐ Commented oktober 24, 2017 at 22:42 MST

Professional Series PS77401: Why won't my toaster latch when lever is pressed down?

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:32:48 -0700

Toaster is a Professional Series PS77401. When lever is pressed down, the elements light to toast bread but the lever will not lock down. I have the toaster apart and the spring is good. It seems like the magnetic armature is not energizing where the two red wires are connected. No lights will light by the defrost, reheat or bagel buttons. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.== Toaster will not latch down.== Heading text == ==

Proctor Silex® 2-Slice Extra Wide Slot Toaster: Bread pop up malfunction

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 04:41:34 -0700

Proctor-Silex Cool-Touch 4 slice toaster. Toasted bread will not automatically pop-up

⟐ Answer accepted april 12, 2017 at 4:41 MST

Oster 3905: Why aren't my levers staying down?

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 14:07:22 -0700

I was making toast and my toasting levers are not staying down. Ive tried just holding them down to turn on the toaster but that doesn't seem to be working. Is there any way to fix this or at least replace the part?

⟐ Answer accepted oktober 19, 2016 at 14:07 MST

Oster 3905: Why is my cord not retracting on its own?

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 14:06:31 -0700

I am trying to put my toaster away, but the cord will not retract on its own. I have tried manually putting the cord back in but it is not working. How do I get the cord to retract again, or at least figure out a way to manually do it?

⟐ Answer accepted oktober 19, 2016 at 14:06 MST

Oster 3905: Why isn't the bread toasting evenly?

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 16:20:04 -0700

I am trying to understand why only one part of the bread is being toasted and not all of it.

⟐ Comment deleted oktober 18, 2016 at 16:20 MST

Oster 3905: Are all Oster toasters generally the same?

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 16:13:43 -0700

I think this is the toaster I have but I am not 100% sure. Are all toasters generally the same?

⟐ Comment deleted oktober 18, 2016 at 16:13 MST

Oster 3905: What is the best way to clean the toaster?

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 16:16:35 -0700

Is it safe to use chemical products when cleaning the toaster?

⟐ Comment deleted oktober 18, 2016 at 16:16 MST

Toaster: brand new toaster B & D

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 04:13:44 -0700

Black and Decker toaster

bought a brand new toaster a year back but when tried to use it now it will not start

⟐ Answer accepted augustus 24, 2016 at 4:13 MST

Toaster: How do I get the toaster buttons to activate

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:26:53 -0700

the buttons on the end of the toaster will not operate the toaster and the thermostate does not work so the toasts burns until unplugged , how do I fix it?

KitchenAid KTT340OB0: Why would bread begin to toast unevenly?

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 05:13:41 -0700

Top is now darker than bottom on both pieces of bread.

⟐ Answer accepted augustus 02, 2016 at 5:13 MST

Toaster: 1950s GE Toaster tray doesn't stay down--science needed!

Sat, 30 Jul 2016 12:28:31 -0700

Hello Hello,

I've got a 1950s GE toaster that I found, and have been refurbishing in my spare time.

I've gotten everything to work except that the tray won't actually stay down. I'm guessing it might be a solenoid problem. But here's the thing: I have no idea how to test whether my solenoid is working or not, as I know not much about how an electromagnetic field should behave in various states.

When my toaster is actually on, what readings should I be getting on my multimeter which would inform me whether my solenoid is still working? Where should the prongs of my multimeter actually be? Am I going hot wire-ground? That's how you do it in a car, but how do you do it in a toaster! Holy smokes!

Here a some pictures of a the toaster in question when opened up, Apologies for the poor quality. The first image is front facing, the second one if taken from below, with a clear view of the solenoid.

Thanks a whole bunch!

Toaster: Why does the toaster lift not engage?

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 05:15:40 -0700

The lift of my toaster doesn't engage any more.

⟐ Answer accepted juni 20, 2016 at 5:15 MST

Oster 6344 Toaster: Why won't lever work

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 09:31:34 -0700

Nothing is bent and the crumb tray is clean. So why won't the toast lever say down? Is it done with magnets (as our other toaster will only work when plugged in for the lever to stay down). Could the magnets stop working if that is indeed what keeps the lever down? I hate to ditch this toaster and if I could get it to work, I'd return the one I just bought.

⟐ Answered april 07, 2016 at 9:31 MST

Rival 16131 Toaster: Why won't the bread stay down

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:14:10 -0700

Push bread loading lever but it returns instead of staying down

Toaster: Russell Hobbs two slot toaster has only one side working?

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 06:02:38 -0700

I was using the toaster putting toast in and saw a flash inside the second compartment. Therafter that side isnt working only the other side.

Would this be the element gone? Is there please a repair I can tackle?

Is it an easy job.

Surely any help would be appreciated

Ian

⟐ Answered september 04, 2014 at 6:02 MST