A toasted muffin is a delicious and quick way to start the work day. The only thing stopping people from enjoying their breakfast of champions is a broken down toaster. Below we will help you through some Antunes muffin toaster troubleshooting, so you can get it back in working order. That way everyone can have their chocolate chip, banana nut or apple cinnamon muffin toasted and ready to go.
The following guide is made for the Antunes Toaster Model MT-12.
Antunes Muffin Toaster Troubleshooting
Toaster Not Working – No Heat, Fan Not Working
Cause
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Solution
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Unit has no power. | Make sure plug is locked into position
and the power is on. Check circuit breaker isn’t flipped.
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Defective outlet or power cord.
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Test that outlet is functional. Test the power cord in a different outlet and replace as needed.
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Loose wire connections.
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Check all wire connections and tighten.
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Toaster Not Working - No Heat, Fan Working
Cause | Solution |
Hi-limit thermostat is tripped or defective. |
Turn toaster off for 25-30 minutes, then press reset button. If that doesn’t work, replace the hi-limit thermostat.
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Removable plate is scuffed or scratched.
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Replace removable plate.
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Removable plate is too dull/has excess carbon build-up.
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Clean or replace removable plate.
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Muffins Too Light or Too Dark
Cause | Solution |
Muffins are refrigerated or frozen.
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Make sure muffins are room temperature before toasting. Allow a 2 day old rotation when using fresh muffins.
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Incorrect timer setting.
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Adjust full or partial load timers as needed. |
Toaster Not Working - LED Light On and Rocker Switch Not Lit
Cause | Solution |
Unit isn’t turned on.
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Check that the power is on.
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Circuit breaker tripped or off.
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Reset the circuit breaker.
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Rocker switch inoperable.
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Replace rocker switch.
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Poor plug to outlet connection.
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Lock plug into outlet.
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Damaged or defective power cord.
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Inspect plug and pins. Replace if needed. |
Damaged or defective outlet.
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Check outlet and contact an electrician.
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Loose electrical connection.
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Contact a local authorized service agent.
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Toaster Not Heating - Fan Working
Cause | Solution |
Hi-limit control tripped or defective. |
Turn toaster off for 30 minutes, then reset. If hi-limit still trips, contact a local authorized service agent.
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Loose/defective electrical connections. |
Contact a local authorized service agent.
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Heating element/coil broken/open.
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Contact a local authorized service agent.
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Solid state heater relay defective.
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Contact a local authorized service agent.
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Control board defective.
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Contact a local authorized service agent.
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Fan Not Working but Toaster Heating
Cause | Solution |
Fan dirty or defective.
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Clean or replace fan.
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No Audio Signal but Ready Light Works
Cause | Solution |
Defective audio signal.
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Check audio diagnostic LED is on. Replace audio signal if LED on.
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No Ready Light but Audio Signal Working
Cause | Solution |
Defective ready light.
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Check ready light diagnostic LED is on. Replace audio signal if LED on.
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No Audio Signal or Ready Light
Cause | Solution |
Control board defective.
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Replace control board.
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Front Door Won’t Open or Close Properly
Cause | Solution |
Door push rod damaged.
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Contact a local authorized service agent.
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Heating Element/Coil Continuously On
Cause | Solution |
Solid state relay defective.
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Contact a local authorized service agent.
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Control board defective.
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Contact a local authorized service agent.
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Half Element Coil Working
Cause | Solution |
Loose/defective electrical wiring connection.
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Check wiring connections at element/coil.
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Heating element/coil broken/open.
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Replace heating element/coil.
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Beep Codes
Beep codes (error codes can happen during operation. All beep codes are followed by a 2 second pause, then repeated.
- 2 beeps - The voltage is too low on the unit.
- 3 beeps - Toaster temperature is over 750°F (400°C) after 30 minutes
- 4 beeps - Toaster temperature is under 150°F (65°C) after 30 minutes
- 5 beeps - The thermocouple is disconnected or broken.
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