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Toaster: How do you fix a toaster lever?

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:30:48 -0700

My toaster, just past warranty, won't toast any more because the lever won't stay down. I know it's cheap, but I don't want to throw away what used to work fine.

⟐ Commented 1월 27, 2026 at 0:30 GMT-7

Toaster: The prongs on plug and wire get hot.Is this bad?

Sat, 18 May 2024 14:05:26 -0700

The prongs on plug as well as the wire get hot. Is this bad?

⟐ Commented 5월 18, 2024 at 14:05 GMT-7

Oster 3905: Why aren't my levers staying down?

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 14:07:22 -0700

I was making toast and my toasting levers are not staying down. Ive tried just holding them down to turn on the toaster but that doesn't seem to be working. Is there any way to fix this or at least replace the part?

⟐ Answer accepted 10월 19, 2016 at 14:07 GMT-7

Oster 3905: Why is my cord not retracting on its own?

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 14:06:31 -0700

I am trying to put my toaster away, but the cord will not retract on its own. I have tried manually putting the cord back in but it is not working. How do I get the cord to retract again, or at least figure out a way to manually do it?

⟐ Answer accepted 10월 19, 2016 at 14:06 GMT-7

Oster 3905: Why isn't the bread toasting evenly?

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 16:20:04 -0700

I am trying to understand why only one part of the bread is being toasted and not all of it.

⟐ Comment deleted 10월 18, 2016 at 16:20 GMT-7

Toaster: Levers will not stay down on my all clad toaster

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:33:40 -0700

How do I fix levers won’t stay down

⟐ Answered 2월 06, 2021 at 12:33 GMT-7

Oster 3905: Are all Oster toasters generally the same?

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 16:13:43 -0700

I think this is the toaster I have but I am not 100% sure. Are all toasters generally the same?

⟐ Comment deleted 10월 18, 2016 at 16:13 GMT-7

Oster 3905: What is the best way to clean the toaster?

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 16:16:35 -0700

Is it safe to use chemical products when cleaning the toaster?

⟐ Comment deleted 10월 18, 2016 at 16:16 GMT-7

Oster 6344 Toaster: Why won't lever work

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 09:31:34 -0700

Nothing is bent and the crumb tray is clean. So why won't the toast lever say down? Is it done with magnets (as our other toaster will only work when plugged in for the lever to stay down). Could the magnets stop working if that is indeed what keeps the lever down? I hate to ditch this toaster and if I could get it to work, I'd return the one I just bought.

⟐ Answered 4월 07, 2016 at 9:31 GMT-7

Toaster: My toaster sparked when I used a fork while it was ON

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:50:25 -0700

Dear ALL,

I would be grateful if I could get some advice on how to fix my favourite Russell Hobbs toaster. I used it last morning and while I was toasting bread, my son suddenly touched it on its sides with a steel fork while it was still toasting. It suddenly gave a spark and my mains went off(meter tripped). Later, when I tried to switch it ON it did not. Please kindly let me know if something can be done to fix it right or should I give it up. I would love to bring it back into life please.

Any advice/suggestions are great welcome and would be very grateful.

Thank you in advance.

⟐ Answered 2월 07, 2022 at 12:50 GMT-7

Toaster: It's sparks when I try to push the lever down?

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 20:23:47 -0700

I turned it side ways and and pushed the lever down it worked and then I cancelled it and put it upright!

⟐ Answered 7월 15, 2020 at 20:23 GMT-7

Toaster: Small blue flash when toaster is finished

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:24:03 -0700

I just bought a 2nd hand toaster, it toasts fine, but there is often a little blue flash as it finishes, or if I press the cancel button. I’m not sure if this is a problem or not, I have had a couple of other devices ( a heater and a kettle) that did the same thing, so is it a problem?

Also, I’ve bought 2nd hand electrical stuff before from this shop, and they usually have a “passed safety testing” sticker, but this item doesn’t, is that a worry?

The blue flash is coming from inside the toaster, and no I don’t have DMM.

⟐ Commented 3월 24, 2026 at 22:24 GMT-7

Toaster: Toaster heats but will not pop up.

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:06:15 -0700

Modern Maid Built in Toaster KBT100

Toaster heats but will not pop up

⟐ Commented 7월 18, 2024 at 8:06 GMT-7

Toaster: Toaster heats but doesn't stay down.

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 07:28:11 -0700

Hi, I tried to learn a new skill with repairing something so I bought a Magimix Vision Toaster - apparently been dropped. Looked at PCB and then decided to replace control button PCB however it's still not working.

Heating element is fine but just can't get it to stay down.

⟐ Answer edited 1월 20, 2024 at 7:28 GMT-7

Toaster: Toaster gets really hot for a few seconds and then shuts off?

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:07:04 -0700

I have 33 years old Sunbeam toaster. When you put a slice of bread in the coils get really hot for a few seconds and then shuts off.

⟐ Answer edited 2월 07, 2022 at 13:07 GMT-7

Toaster: Russell Hobbs two slot toaster has only one side working?

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 06:02:38 -0700

I was using the toaster putting toast in and saw a flash inside the second compartment. Therafter that side isnt working only the other side.

Would this be the element gone? Is there please a repair I can tackle?

Is it an easy job.

Surely any help would be appreciated

Ian

⟐ Answered 9월 04, 2014 at 6:02 GMT-7

Toaster: Only one side of toaster works

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:09:19 -0700

I love my Alessi toaster but only one side toasts. Is there a small appliance repair shop in San Diego or for that matter anywhere in California that could fix it?

⟐ Answered 4월 17, 2025 at 11:09 GMT-7

Toaster: What could be the problem with my 2 slice toaster

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 03:43:53 -0700

I have a 2 slice Hamilton Beach toaster that is only 3 months old, it was working fine than when I pushed it down it did not stay, so I held it down and noticed 2 of the sides were not working. Knowing that it has a power magnet to hold it down when pushed, I took the case off to check the points, they looked clean but I took a fine sandpaper and went over them anyway. This did not help. I then checked voltage and I had power until I got on other side where there was another circuit board, I had power going to the circuit board, but none coming out other side, so I am guessing that one of the components on the board is bad, but how do I check? I checked this while holding it down myself.

⟐ Edited 1월 16, 2023 at 3:43 GMT-7

Oster 6329: Toaster will not eject toast or shut off.

Sat, 08 Sep 2018 09:58:17 -0700

Oster 6329 will not pop up toast when done. Must unplug which will release the toast and shut down the toaster. The release button (switch) is inoperative. Blue “status” lights on left of control end do not light.

Rival 16131 Toaster: Why won't the bread stay down

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:14:10 -0700

Push bread loading lever but it returns instead of staying down