Mine was a hamilton beach from eons ago. For some toasters I had to use a pozidriv screwdriver tip as it's not a phillips head. The screws didn't have clean marks for JIS tips but might have been. I had to push down the emery paper with my thumb to get the metal plates clean. My slider handle wouldn't release like yours so I had to work around the end piece still in place. Thanks for posting and saving one more toaster from landfill. After putting it out I went and got it back after seeing the video.
Your video looks like exactly what I need. The steps looks simple. The problem is, it's first thing in the morning and I want my toast now. I will have to try this later and just have plain bread, which is not the same thing at all. Sigh.(That's not your problem, but thank you so much for not including the tedious parts like unscrewing and screwing in the screws!)
Yep that works. Thanx. Just needed to remove the front cover and clean 3 spots and I was back in business making toast. The top plastic where you insert latch handle broke and I had to fix it with super glue. You would think that would be made of metal, as that is where the stress is. You have to wonder.
@@gregorymosher5008 Funny and true, but "You have to wonder" is just an expression that goes beyond obsolescence. I do not really wonder. I think I only paid $10 for the toaster and, as you know, it is made in China and, yes not made very well because it is cheap. However, most things can be fixed with Arm and hammer soda and super glue, but you have to be willing to take the time.
I would suggest not re-assembling the toaster until you have plugged it in and made sure it worked. It won't hurt you unless you stick your finger into it. If you're gonna be a tinkerer you have to know your risks.
I think you are asking what type of sand paper to use... Answer: it does not matter. The electrical contacts that need cleaned are made of metal, but they can be cleaned with just about any type of sand paper - or even an emery board.
I'd use very fine sandpaper to avoid too much wear/marring of the contacts (if I didn't have a burnishing tool). A burnishing tool is made for cleaning electrical contacts - semi-rigid "blade" with fine abrasive and a "handle". Generally makes cleaning contacts simple. How: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-spddpCP-lFM.html Buy: www.amazon.com/GC-Electronics-9337-FINELINE-BURNISH/dp/B00DWI5D5Y/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=electrical+contact+burnishing+tool&qid=1652465782&sprefix=electrical+contact+burnishing+tool%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-4
