摘要 |
<p>A toaster having a toasting cycle and a carriage for raising and lowering a bread support, which carriage is adapted to be guided on at least one vertical rod mounted on a housing of the toaster. The carriage comprises an actuator 61 adapted to actuate a switch on the toaster to start the toasting cycle by being moved downwardly. The toaster housing is provided with an external protrusion or guard 67, 68 adapted to prevent accidental movement of the handle by an external agent. The guard may either be full height, or may have a length of between 10-50% of the length of the slot along which the actuator travels. The guard may be made of stainless steel, which can be spot welded to the housing. The guard may be folded, and may have a similar design to the actuator.</p> |