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THE MODERN WORLD
Toaster
Connecting
MOST ELECTRIC TOASTERS not only grill slices of bread, but wire
they also pop them up when ready. While the slices rest on a
spring-loaded rack, electric heating elements toast the bread. Ejector
At the same time, a bimetallic strip heats and bracket
expands. One of the two metals in this strip Time switch
expands more quickly than the other, causing
the strip to curve. As it bends, it completes Variable time
control knob
an electrical circuit and activates an
electromagnet. The magnet attracts a
catch, releasing the spring that holds
Selector switch
the rack down in the toaster. The Screw Screw
elements switch off, and the
toasted slices pop up.
Switch end casting
Crumb tray
End
baffle
plate
Screw
Screw
Ground connection
End element
Cable entry point connecting link
End element
Foot
Baseplate
Screw
End element
Washer wire guard
Power cord Cable retaining
gland
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