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[Closed] Electricalists - can I fix our office toaster?

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It's a 4 slice toaster but at the moment, two slots are not working.

When I draw down the left-hand slide switch, the elements glow [b]extremely[/b] brightly and the switch will not engage in the down position.

Any ideas what causes this and if it can be fixed?

Ta.


 
Posted : 28/03/2014 9:21 am
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The power for the 4 slots is going to just 2 slots making them very excited.
Unless its a Dualit (or something else that is built to be user serviceable) file it in the bin and buy a new one.


 
Posted : 28/03/2014 9:34 am
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I fixed a cheapo toaster once. A bit of crumpet had got stuck on the guide wires, caught fire and melted the element wire. Opened up, new bit of wire, job done.

It could be a short in one side, as sharkbait says. It's ALWAYS worth opening it up to look - worst case scenario you chuck it in the bin anyway, you've lost nothing. Best case, you fix it and save some landfil space and natural resources.


 
Posted : 28/03/2014 9:51 am
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worst case scenario you chuck it in the bin anyway

I can think of a worse scenario.


 
Posted : 28/03/2014 9:55 am
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http://direct.asda.com/ASDA-KS-2418W---toaster---white/001570791,default,pd.html

I was going to recommend a cheapo from ASDA, however, it's got an anti-jam device, why on earth would you not want jam on your toast?


 
Posted : 28/03/2014 9:58 am