Do you have to hand crank it to get the cords to retract or is there a button you push where it retracts mechanically?
798919
It is spring loaded. Pull until it clicks and it locks, pull it again until it releases and it winds up automatically. Be careful to keep the cables even on each side, they will move. If you find they are uneven you can pull one side until they are even. Do not let the cables spring back without applying tension, they will tangle in the device.
634461
you do have to hold the button down, its a push buton you hold with your thumb its really easy to do, once you let off it truns off
2015075
There is a place in back you can tuck the cord in, but it is not an automatic retracting cord.
1092476
There is no release mechanism on the unit as far as I can tell. I just kinda wiggle it back and forth and pull until it slides off. Unless I'm missing something. : )
1330217
No, the cord is not retractable but does have secure clips on the bottom of the toaster to route the cord snuggly in place and take up any slack.
214800
Yes, it's on the end of the cord. Push it twice and it retracts easily. I love this thing by the way. Pricey but works great for me and it's built solid. Jay
936195
Unplug the cord, and it retracts into the base on it's own. Cool feature--no dangling cords.
1996575
No the cord does not retract. That is the only thing that kept me from giving it a perfect rating. It is a great hand mixer with plenty of power, but I do wish that the cord would retract.
1625274
It stops quite well. It has a very solid "stop" once you pull the cord out and then allow it to retract an inch or so. But once you hit the retract button it retracts powerfully. A great unit and I'm glad I bought it. I wish it had the following improvements: USB jacks, outlets spaced slightly further out, carrying handle slightly larger or slightly wider.
637695
No such button... but I never needed it either. This is really compact, I only wished it had a way to tuck away the cords easily. However, I only use it when I go to the gym, so not a big deal.
16859
There's nothing manual about this, its all auto. When you want cord you pull on the cord its motor reels it out, when you want to re-wind (even a little) you push the button.
886688
The cord is loose and does not retract. We use our waffle maker frequently so it is usually on my counter! I kind of coil it up and set it on top of the waffle maker when it is put away in the cupboard.
983983
Try different input. Cord is fragile and wires easily broken. I don't like the retract feature for that reason.
1348017
Yes. Where the cord goes thru the metal bracket, there is a plastic piece around the cord that can be unscrewed to loosen it's pinch grip on the cord. Then move the cord to the desired length and tighten the plastic piece to grip the cord.
1745609
It is not retractable. I don't remember the exact length, but I did install these and ended up trimming the wire. I would guess the cord is about 18" long or so.
1919369
Mine is a spring loaded mechanism. Pinch together to open. Release to close. Not a knob. Simpler. Very easy to use.
1006472
Hey there, no the cord does not retract. I am not super happy with this set. Mine came in the mail pre opened and dusty and the small curlers are really small, I can only use the larger ones.