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Summary

In most modern toasters , the mechanism that allow for the toaster to work is triggered by the user pushing down the lever, provided that the toaster is plugged in and the power is on. Lowering down the lever closes the circuit and permits electricity to run through , it charges the electromagnet with current and thus holds the lever down for a period of time determined by the pre programmed timer inside the toaster.When the handle won’t stay down, it might be due to the electro magnet not working as it should. First let’s find out whether the toaster still works.

Safety Warnings

Pleas take extra care when disassembling the device

• Double-check it's not still plugged in when you open it
• Never poke anything in where the toast goes if it's plugged in
• Handle with care as it might still be hot

Disassembly

The screws to remove the external cover are usually situated at the bottom of the toaster so you might want to turn it upside down. Once unscrewed take extra care around the area where the handle is as it can hold the circuitry for the on/off display light as well as the timer , and you don’t want to tear any wires apart.