Slider of toaster does not stay down - Repair

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The repair is done on an old Tefal model 539627, but is the same for many toasters.

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Pull off the button on the slider, you need a lot of strength to do this.

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Also pull off the knob on the controller, a lever tool was used here.

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Place the toaster face down on the work surface.

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The upper part is fixed by five Phillips screws to the lower part. Find the screws sitting in deep holes.

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Insert a plastic tool into the seam between the upper and lower part and enlarge the gap all around.

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Here are the main internal parts:

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There is an iron tilting device on the magnet, here embedded in a molded plastic part. When the magnet pulls in, it holds the hook on the slide.

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Caution mains voltage: do not touch conductive parts!