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Introduction

The repair ist shown on an old Tefal model 539627

What you need

Step 1

              Slider of toaster does not stay down
  • The repair is done on an old Tefal model 539627, but is the same for many toasters.
  • Never forget the first step: pull the plug!

The repair is done on an old Tefal model 539627, but is the same for many toasters.

Never forget the first step: pull the plug!

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Step 2

  • Pull off the button on the slider, you need a lot of strength to do this.

Pull off the button on the slider, you need a lot of strength to do this.

Step 3

  • Also pull off the knob on the controller, a lever tool was used here.

Also pull off the knob on the controller, a lever tool was used here.

Step 4

  • Place the toaster face down on the work surface.
  • Pull out the crumb drawer.

Place the toaster face down on the work surface.

Pull out the crumb drawer.

Step 5

  • The upper part is fixed by five Phillips screws to the lower part. Find the screws sitting in deep holes.
  • Three of the screws are in the front half.
  • Two of the screws are in the other half under the crumb drawer.
  • Unscrew and remove all screws.

The upper part is fixed by five Phillips screws to the lower part. Find the screws sitting in deep holes.

Three of the screws are in the front half.

Two of the screws are in the other half under the crumb drawer.

Unscrew and remove all screws.

Step 6

  • Insert a plastic tool into the seam between the upper and lower part and enlarge the gap all around.
  • Pull the top off the bottom, paying attention to the axes of the controller and the slider.
  • This may require some force.
  • Lift the top off and put it aside.

Insert a plastic tool into the seam between the upper and lower part and enlarge the gap all around.

Pull the top off the bottom, paying attention to the axes of the controller and the slider.

This may require some force.

Lift the top off and put it aside.

Step 7

  • Here are the main internal parts:
  • The contacts for the heating wires. They are switched when the slider moves down
  • The timer. The longer the time, the darker the toast.
  • The holding magnet, it’s here where you have to look for the solution.

Here are the main internal parts:

The contacts for the heating wires. They are switched when the slider moves down

The timer. The longer the time, the darker the toast.

The holding magnet, it’s here where you have to look for the solution.

Step 8

  • There is an iron tilting device on the magnet, here embedded in a molded plastic part. When the magnet pulls in, it holds the hook on the slide.
  • Thoroughly clean the space between the magnet and the iron holder. Use a cotton swab with alcohol.

There is an iron tilting device on the magnet, here embedded in a molded plastic part. When the magnet pulls in, it holds the hook on the slide.

Thoroughly clean the space between the magnet and the iron holder. Use a cotton swab with alcohol.

Step 9

  • Caution mains voltage: do not touch conductive parts!
  • Insert the power plug and test whether your repair was successful.
  • Pull the power plug again and clean the toaster thoroughly before assembling

Caution mains voltage: do not touch conductive parts!

Insert the power plug and test whether your repair was successful.

Pull the power plug again and clean the toaster thoroughly before assembling

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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rauh.georg - Jan 30, 2021

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Hey super, das klappte!!

Elke Kratzer - Mar 4, 2021

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Mein Toaster sieht leider anders innen.. schade, das hat nicht geklappt.

Michael - Mar 29, 2021

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Hallo Elke,

es gibt neben den Toastern mit dem Magneten noch eine andere, weit verbreitete Toaster-Bauart, bei dem ein kleiner Haken aus Kunststoff oder Metall den Auswurf solange unten hält, bis ein Bimetall sich entspechend erwärmt oder eine Zeitschaltuhr auslöst. Häufig greifen diese kleinen Haken nicht mehr, und der Auswurf rutscht immer nach oben. Hier hilft in der Regel eine kleine Dreikantfeile oder die Rekonstruktion des Hakens.

Bei einigen Fällen ist aber auch der “Zeitgeber” defekt.

Peter F. - Jan 28, 2022

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Danke für die Tipps, sie konnten problemlos auf meinen Severin Toaster übertragen werden. Hat wunderbar geklappt.

Peter F.

28.1.22

Quattrose - Feb 14, 2022

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Hat leider nicht funktioniert! Toaster der Marke Koenic KTO 120 elektr. HALTEMAGNET defekt. Konnte einfach ohne Abdeckung ( ACHTUNG AUF STROMFÜHRENDE TEILE ) getestet werden = Magnet ohne Funktion !!,

Das Gerät ist noch keine sechs Monate alt… , Definitiv keine Kaufempfehlung!