my ta7583 Cuisinart toaster lever will not stay down to start the toaster
1743953
The only time I had that problem I discovered the toaster wasn't plugged in. Once I plugged it in the lever stayed down.
1743954
It doesn't stay down if it's not plugged in. If it's plugged in & it won't stay down, return it!! I had my first one for 10 years before I broke down & got the same one again. One heating element had gone out. This is a really good toaster, so if it won't stay down... it's broken & exchange it. The warranty is really good!
720635
The plunger should not move up without pressing the gray button. Maybe it's stuck??
165068
My toaster lever broke and won't go down anymore. Bought 05/15/14 broke 08/06/14 So less than 90 days
2284295
I had a similar issue with mine as well. I had to really squeeze the housing together to get the screw to start. Can't be anymore help than that
341836
My Toaster quit working after three years. I wanted another one and couldn't get one. I'm in a condo and very little counter space.
1006078
Eric,Sorry, I can't help you. I've never had the problem. I would recommend calling Cuisinart customer service.
1642042
Sorry to hear that. Mine's about three years old, and I haven't had the problem. However, if yours is still under warranty and the company offers to replace it if you pay the shipping, be warned that the shipping costs as much as a new toaster.
148301
Make sure the plate is in the notches and the retaining clips are snapped in. The plate has a top and bottom so be sure the notches line up to the clip. There is a button that needs to be secured beside the clip. It also releases the clip. If this does not help, you may want to call Cusinart. Something might be defective. I love mine and have not had it that long. It replaced three small appliances. Good luck.
210079
I would lock it back up and try the side handles first slowly then the top ones. I would also make sure the top hose switch is disconnected.
110713
I love the toaster, but the cord was weird place. I wrap it undernear on the hook-like legs and it works fine that way. Good Louck with that. Jo
1642043
Yes - I had that exact problem, so it is clearly a defect. I called Cuisinart. My toaster was still under the three-year warranty, so they offered to have me ship it to them for repair. The cost for that would be about $30 - a $10 charge, plus the cost of shipping. HOWEVER, and I hesitate to include this here on Amazon, but... if you bring your toaster to Bed Bath & Beyond, they will either send it to Cuisinart for you (at no charge) or they will replace it. (They do carry the TOB-40 in stores.) Yes, for real. You do not need to have a receipt or have purchased the toaster there. I am not one to take advantage of a business, but they seem happy to attract loyal customers by taking care of issues like this. Of course, you can also see what Amazon can do for you.
866130
dont buy it... the levers that lift the toast so you can get it out break after not very long.. this is the second one of these this happened to .. a bad design
226928
Tray should NOT be put in while toasting. Are you twisting the dial to the toast area?
1382683
Our up/down lever stopped working after about four days too. I took the machine apart and couldn't find anything wrong with it and put it back together. We tried it one more time before boxing it back up to be returned and it worked (And has continued to work ever since). I have no idea what I did to make it work but my best guess is there was a loose wire that shifted back onto place. Sorry, good luck.
1749725
Mine did the same thing and in order to get it fixed or replaced, you have to send it back to the company and be stuck without a toaster until it is fixed or replaced. You may also take it to a repair center if you have one close enough. I live in Pittsburgh area and the closest one is across the state in Philadelphia.
1627330
I am sorry, but I cannot help with this. I bought this toaster over as a gift for someone not in my household.
1422182
On mine, if I releasse the button in the handle when it is part way up, it locks in a lower position.