Slider of toaster does not stay down - Repair

The repair is done on an old Tefal model 539627, but is the same for many toasters. Unplug the power cord before repairs

Pull the button on the slider, you need a lot of strength to do this.

Also pull off the knob on the controller, a lever tool was used here.

Place the toaster face down on the work surface. Pull out the crumb drawer.

The upper part is screwed to the lower part. Here there are five Phillips screws that are in deep holes. Three of the screws are in the front half. Two of the screws are in the other half under the crumb drawer. Unscrew and remove all screws.

Insert a plastic tool into the seam between the upper and lower part and enlarge the gap all around. Pull the top off the bottom, paying attention to the axes of the controller and the slider. This may require some strength. Lift the top off and put it aside

Here are the main internal parts: The contacts for the heating wires. They are switched when the slider moves down. The timing. The longer the time, the darker the toast becomes. The holding magnet. He holds the slider down. Here you have to look for the error

There is an iron tilting device on the magnet, here embedded in a molded plastic part. When the magnet pulls in, it holds the hook on the slide. Thoroughly clean the space between the magnet and the iron holder. Use a cotton swab with alcohol.

Caution mains voltage: do not touch conductive parts! Insert the power plug and test whether your repair was successful. Pull the power plug again and clean the toaster thoroughly before assembling

Your explanation of how to fix the problem with my toaster solved my problem. Like you said bread crumbs were stuck in the magnet. Thank you very much!