How to Disassemble the Rival 16131 Toaster

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Use soap and water to clean the spring and rod. If you can not complete the third bullet, just brush of the debris as the soap will remove the lubricant.
Ensure there are no crumbs restricting the compression of the spring or movement along the pole.
Now use a commercial lubricant, such as WD-40, to re-lubricate the pole and springs.

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