Toaster Troubleshooting Committee: Solution 1: The Obvious Solution

For the love of all that is holy, just unplug the toaster.

This solution has been proven effective 9 times out of 10, but only when the user is not wearing oven mitts and has a basic understanding of basic electrical safety.

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If the above solutions don't work, try our Advanced Toaster Troubleshooting Techniques.