Slider of toaster does not stay down - Repair

Written By: VauWeh

Comments: 16

Slider of toaster does not stay down - Repair

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

20 minutes

Introduction

It happens relatively often that the slider of the toaster no longer stays down, but the heaters still work. On most toasters the slider is held by an electromagnet at the bottom, here you will often find the malfunction: either the coil is defective or the magnet is contaminated with bread crumbs and can therefore no longer hold. This issue can be easily eliminated and the repair is about the same for many toasters.

The repair is shown on an old Tefal model 539627.

Tools

Phillips #2 Screwdriver

Step 1

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. Unplug the power cord before repairs

Matthew Newton - 01/06/20

Step 2

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

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

Matthew Newton - 01/06/20

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.

Matthew Newton - 01/06/20

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.

Matthew Newton - 01/06/20

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 screwed to the lower part. Here there are five Phillips screws that are 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.

Matthew Newton - 01/06/20

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 strength. Lift the top off and put it aside

Matthew Newton - 01/06/20

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 timing. The longer the time, the darker the toast becomes. The holding magnet. He holds the slider down. Here you have to look for the error

Matthew Newton - 01/06/20

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.

Matthew Newton - 01/06/20

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

Matthew Newton - 01/06/20

Conclusion

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

Author

VauWeh

Member since: 19/10/15

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7 comments

Hey super, das klappte!!

rauh.georg - 30/01/21

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

Elke Kratzer - 04/03/21

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.

Michael - 29/03/21

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

Peter F.

28.1.22

Peter F. -

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!

Quattrose -

Danke!!! jetzt macht er wieder was er soll...hätte schon fast einen neuen bestellt. (Elta)

Grüße aus Österreich

Henryk Schwarzer -

Hat geklappt. KRUPS macht es einem aber schwerer. Eine der Schrauben ist nicht Kreuzschlitz, sondern TX10 mit Stirnloch (ein Schelm, wer ....). Das muss man bei einem schwarzen Gehäuse erstmal erkennen. Bei mir Schwachstelle dann aber nicht der Magnet selbst, sondern die Kontaktkorrosion an den Kupferlaschen, die beim Herunterdrücken des Hebels den Stromkreis schließen (vgl oben Bild bei Schritt 8, da sieht man sie rechts) oder eben auch nicht mehr. Da hilft dann Kontaktspray eher als Alkohol.

Otto Strasmann - 10/12/22