WARNING: TOASTER REACTIVATION PROTOCOLS MUST BE EXECUTED WITH CAUTION.
Locate the malfunctioning toaster, and carefully remove any obstructions, including but not limited to: cat hair, dust bunnies, or forgotten bagel fragments.
Perform the following actions in the specified sequence:
Step 1: Unplug the toaster.
Step 2: Consult the Step 3: Troubleshooting Guide, if applicable.
Step 3: Plug the toaster back in, but not too firmly. We do not want to risk over-plugging.
Proceed to Step 5: Quality Assurance for further instructions.
Remember: Toaster reactivation protocols are not a game. Or are they?