Animal Plate Set uses : place one metal image plate into each bread slot the back of the image plate will face the inner wall of the toaster the front of the image plate will face the bread; using the handle at top of the plate, gently slide the plate into metal guides and press down firmly; plates can only be used in a Pop Art Toaster. Do not attempt to use in any other toaster as it may cause a fire; plates are hot! wait 3 minutes after toasting to handle plates, it is recommended using the enclosed hook or your own oven mit to remove plates