Oh, rats. The toaster is making a disgusting burned smell every time you use it, but your toast isn’t burnt after it pops up. There must be something stuck in the toaster somewhere and you need to clean it. The whole process is pretty easy, but I’ve seen a couple people do some scary and dangerous things, so I thought a review of how to clean a toaster might be helpful. 
- Unplug the toaster. This is your first step and should be the first step before you mess around with any appliances. An awful lot of people just shove a butter knife on in the toaster to unjam a piece of burnt bread or bagel and get a nice little jolt of electricity.
- Take the toaster over to the trash can and turn it upside down over the can. (Some crumbs will probably fall out, which is why it makes sense to do this over the can.)
- Open the little door on the bottom of the toaster and turn the toaster right side up over the trash can. Tap the toaster gently to get out all the loose crumbs.
- If the outside of the toaster is dirty, wipe down the surface with a damp rag to remove grease or grime. Never put the toaster in a sink full of soapy water. If it is too dirty to clean without immersing it in water, it may be time to buy a new toaster.
- Shut the toaster’s bottom door and set it back up.
Do you have any additional tips for safely cleaning a toaster?
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Post from: Blisstree