KitchenAid KTT340ER 2-Slice, Two-Slot Toaster with Bagel and Warm Functions, Empire Red

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KitchenAid KTT340ER 2-Slice, Two-Slot Toaster with Bagel and Warm Functions, Empire Red

Product By KitchenAid        (165 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $48.60 

Technical Details

• Double-slot toaster with warm and bagel functions
• Polycarbonate housing resists stains, discoloration, and warping
• Extra-large slots accommodate most breads and bagels
• Soft-rise, self-centering rack with full-width crumb tray
• Measures 11 by 7-3/4 by 6-3/4 inches

Product Description

Listen up all you bagel-lovers! This is the toaster you've previously seen only in your dreams. Imagine, a bagel whose crust side is gently warmed, but not toasted, yet whose cut side emerges gently browned. Nirvana! If you're not a devotE of the bagel, don't worry, this toaster has plenty of handy features for bread and breakfast pastry fanciers too.

Amazon.com Review

This compact two-slot toaster from KitchenAid comes with a menu of toasting features and a sturdy, user-friendly structure. KitchenAid's Even Heat system automatically adjusts the heavy-gauge heating elements, so toast comes out consistently, even in large batches. A bagel function toasts the cut side of bagels, while simply warming the crusts, and a warming function gently reheats previously toasted foods. The Easy Lift lever and Soft Rise feature are both helpful when lowering slices or raising them to a graspable height. Notably wide and deep, the self-centering dual slots accommodate thick slices of brioche or fat bagels. Other handy details include a dial for shade control, "cut side" markings for bagel toasting, power indicator lights, a dishwasher-safe crumb tray, and power cord storage hooks. The toaster's stainless-steel interior and polycarbonate housing are built to last and easy to clean. The unit measures 11 by 7-3/4 by 6-3/4 inches. --Emily Bedard

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Customer Reviews

  
"Makin' Toast" 2010-10-15
By Robert L.Bennett (Florence, SC United States)
Arrived quickly, undamaged and looking good. We eat a lot of toast from homemade bread.
Toaster did a great job. Uniform toasting across the slice. No obnoxious buzzers or bells.
Too soon to tell if it lasts, but seems solidly made. Very pleasedKitchenAid KTT340WH 2-Slice, Two-Slot Digital Toaster with Bagel and Warm Functions, White

  
"A toaster that doesn't toast." 2010-10-11
By J. Buckley (Lincoln, Ne USA)
You would think a $60 Kitchen Aid toaster would perform the simple task of toasting bread evenly and to the desired degree of doneness with no trouble. You would be wrong. As other reviewers have noted, it doesn't toast bread dark enough - even on the highest setting - and when it finally does (after two or three trips through) the outside of the bread is darker than the inside.

This technological wonder replaces a $7 White Westinghouse toaster that worked for years until it was knocked on the floor and broken. It's only problem was that it was sometimes a little too small to fully accommodate slices of my homemade cracked wheat bread. Otherwise, it just quietly did its job - every morning.

Kitchen Aid ought to be ashamed and embarrassed that they can't do for $50 - $60 what someone else can do for under $10.

  
"Not that great for bread" 2010-10-09
By Susan B. Holter (Seattle, WA)
This toaster works fine, and does a good job on bagels, but for english muffins the slots are too wide and they usually end up burned on the edge. The slots are not long enough for specialty breads either. I'm going back to a toaster oven.

  
"Great Toaster!" 2010-10-07
By Richard Wendel
This toaster is my wife's favorite toaster. She has red accessories in the kitchen and it was nice to find a red toaster to complement everything in the kitchen. It works great with plenty of room for bagels. I received it quickly and didn't experienced any problems ordering the toaster or with shipping of the toaster.

  
"My Hope Was Busted" 2010-09-26
By Greg K (Westminster, Maryland)
I wanted this when I saw the pretty red toaster in the picture. I have a couple of red appliances in my kitchen and I wanted to add this to the view. I thought KitchenAid was a reputable dealer too. I unboxed it, took it out, and it looked real good on the table. So far so good. I enjoyed looking at it the first few hours. Then it came time to toast my bread. I anxiously placed two pieces of toast in the slots. I pushed down on the handle, and guess what, the handle sprung right back up again. It did not latch to heat the toast. I kept pushing down to make sure I did it just the right way. There was no right way. The pretty red toaster was busted from the get-go. I pressed the return button on the Amazon website. UPS is on the way tomorrow to pick it up from me. I did not opt to get a replacement. My gut tells me it would just be another disappointment. I will get my refund instead. I would have rated it zero stars if that were possible, but I gave it one instead for nice looks. I wish I could have looked at it a lot longer, and gotten my toast at the same time.

Sunbeam 6277 4-Slice Toaster with Cancel Button, White

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Sunbeam 6277 4-Slice Toaster with Cancel Button, White

Product By Sunbeam       (25 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $24.99 

Technical Details

• Electronic Toasting Technology ensures consistent toasting time after time
• Bagel button for perfectly toasted bagels
• Extra-wide slots to accommodate a variety of foods
• Dual bread centering guides for even toasting
• Cool Touch? exterior

Product Description

The Sunbeam 6277 5-Slice Toaster is the perfect addition to your kitchen. Toast your bread according to your taste and your spouse's according to his/her taste. Separate controls will toast your bread at different settings at the same time. No more waiting for separate toasts with this 4-slice toaster! This toaster can toast any bread, regardless of size. Warm and toast buns for an added flavor and crispness to your hamburgers and hot dogs. Bagel function delicately toasts the outside, while keeping the inside warm and moist.

Never worry about things getting stuck, because of the special Anti-jam Mechanism. A special high rise toast lift elevates the bread above the heated units. No more burned fingers! Dramatic, with every function you want in a toaster, this 4-slice white toaster from Sunbeam will work beautifully in your kitchen! Toast outside the loaf with bagel and cancel options. Remove toast easily with our high-rise toast lift. Never burn yourself with our Cool Touch exterior. Keep a clean counter with our removable crumb tray.

Sunbeam 4 Slice Toaster Features:

* Cancel button

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Customer Reviews

  
"quality toaster for the price" 2010-09-09
By dropoff
I received my sunbeam toaster in a timely manner and packed well. It is a little big for the kitchen counter top but performs wonderfully. I have tried to look for a good, quality toaster in the stores, but the shelves are always empty. I got fed up and decided to shop online for my small appliances. You will be happy with this product.

  
"Better than expected" 2010-09-03
By Katie J.
We have had this toaster a little over a month. So far, we are quite pleased. We toast English Muffins, brown bread, white bread and bagels. It takes a while to find the right setting, but once it is set it is consistent. The second pieces get the same color as the ones before. Put it down, walk away and you aren't surprised when you come back. I think we got a good one.

  
"Not bad for the price, but definitely NOT cool-touch" 2010-07-27
By Scott Turner (Texas, USA)
We have been on a seemingly endless quest for find a good toaster, since we are a very toast intensive household. However, no toaster has lasted longer than 18-24 months before flaking out on us, including some of the higher-end models. So, when our KitchenAid KMTT400SS 4-Slice Metal Toaster stopped holding down the toast on one side, we threw it out and decided to opt for a cheaper alternative for the time being.

Well, that's what this Sunbeam toaster is, a cheap toaster. It works, it toasts, reasonably quickly and evenly so far. It's listed as being "cool touch", but the outside gets very hot. We'll use this one until it breaks then start again.

  
"Good quality machine." 2010-07-19
By K. Hansen (New York, NY)
Great price for a 4 slice. Easy to keep clean. Toast color is sometimes uneven, but if that doesn't matter to you, then this is a good buy!

  
"easy and simple" 2010-07-12
By EdsBrat (Northern CA)
We have had this toaster for about a month now and have had great dependabilty on it and the bagel feature works great not burning the back side of the bagel, an dheats it perfectly. Great product

PS 2 SLICE COOLWALL WHITE REPL. 22450

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PS 2 SLICE COOLWALL WHITE REPL. 22450

Product By HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS INC        (12 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $13.46 

Technical Details

• Hamilton Beach #22203 2 Slice White Toaster
• HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS INC

Product Description

Proctor Silex Smart Toast, 2 Slice, White, Toaster With Microchip Technology, Auto Safety Shut Off Extra Wide Slots, Toast Boost, Cool Touch, Slide Out Crumb Tray, Self Adjusting Bread Guides, Rotary Shade Selector & Cancel Feature.

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Customer Reviews

  
"Yummy Toast" 2010-09-26
By margkel
There is nothing more than I enjoy than a cup of coffe or tea with some toast with butter. I have just come home from purchasing this toaster, made a fresh pot of coffee, toasted some wheat bread...I am a happy woman right now. The toast was perfect on level 3, stayed warm while I prepared my cup of coffee, used the lever to pop out the toast, still warm, spread some butter, can't get any better for the price of about $15. Sometimes it's the small things in life that make me happy!

  
"Great Toaster" 2010-09-23
By G. D. Green (FLORENCE, AL, US)
Love my Toaster, like the feature where I can pop my toast out when I want to check it out.

  
"The Best Toaster I've Ever Had !!!" 2010-09-09
By Felix The Cat
This is the best toaster I've ever had. It works wonderful even with oversized slices of bread. I would recommend this toaster to anyone in need of a new appliance.

  
"Good toaster great price, minor design flaw" 2010-09-01
By J Darling
I have only had this toaster for a month or so, but so far so good.
Minor design flaw: it is very light, so when you push down the handle there isn't any counter-weight and the other end tips up slightly. They've put a plastic leg under the handle end so it won't actually flip over, and the mechanism requires only a very light touch, so it is not a big deal.

There is some irony here. The catch on the handle of my ancient metal toaster was messed up and I had to bang it down really hard to make it stick, sometimes multiple times. Since it was otherwise doing its toasting job well, I lived with that issue for years. Maybe it helped me release some tension every morning. Whatever. Then, last month I finally got tired of it and came here and bought this little karma toaster which evidently has come into my life to teach me to treat my appliances gently again. Maybe you can imagine what happened when I used it for the first time.

Meanwhile, it makes excellent toast, has a functional push-up feature that lets you grab your toast out without resorting to sticking implements down it, doesn't get hot, takes up a small amount of room, toasts bagels nicely, fits into the cupboard when I am done with it, didn't cost much, has a nice rounded shape, and will probably last years because there isn't much to go wrong, so there you go.

  
"My favorite toaster EVER" 2010-07-25
By TVG (SoCal USA)
The Proctor-Silex 22450 is not a fancy-looking product. If you need a fancy-looking designer toaster to impress somebody, get something else. But if you want a toaster that just does a great job for the money, this is a good choice. Its skin is insulating plastic and is very light in weight. You can just pick it up or slide back to put it away without ever burning your hand. This is a GREAT feature!

As with most toasters, you set the temp dial to the setting you want, pop your stuff in, and push down the load lever. With THIS toaster, if it is unplugged, your bread won't stay down. This is a super handy feature, because when someone unplugs your toaster to charge a cell phone or run the crock pot, you could be sitting there awhile before you notice.

Once you get it going, a red light comes on to tell you it's cooking. That red light doubles as an eject button to get your bread/poptart/muffin back right now, should you become impatient or realize your spouse has turned the heat way up to toast something else.

As one other reviewer has pointed out, this machine does not pop up your toast very much; the secret to getting your toast back is to just slide the load lever up. At first I wondered, why doesn't this thing just push the bread up higher, like every normal toaster? But now I realize why -- it keeps your toast snug in there until you get to it, instead of outside, where it can cool off. I really appreciate this feature now.

Having said that, here are the improvements I'd like:

1) Slightly wider slots, to handle bagels easier
2) Make the crumb catcher a little better -- this one drops a crumb or two sometimes
3) Replace the rotary temp adjustment dial with a vertical slider for an instantly readable indication of the temp setting

All in all, though, the best feature is that white plastic case. It just doesn't get hot. This is a terrific value for the money. We've gotten our money's worth several times out of ours, and it still works great. If something happened to this one now, I'd take another one.

DeLonghi CTH4003 Pro-Metal 4-Slice Toaster

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DeLonghi CTH4003 Pro-Metal 4-Slice Toaster

Product By Delonghi      (14 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $54.10 

Technical Details

• 4-slice metal toaster with cancel, defrost, and bagel functions
• Self-adjusting toast-loading slots measure 1-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches
• 6-setting thermostat control; sensor monitors temperature and adjusts time
• Extra-lift lever for safe removal of food; dishwasher-safe crumb tray
• Measures 14 by 12 by 8-1/4 inches; 1-year warranty

Product Description

The DeLonghi Pro-Metal Toaster is made with extra thick housing(0.6) and die cast knob, buttons and levers. Four Extra-wide, extra long toast loading slots work in concert with self-adjusting grips to center the bread for precise, double-sided toasting (bread opening: 1.5" x 5.5"). This toaster has cancel, defrost and bagel functions that let you toast to perfection. Advanced electronic sensor monitors the temperature and adjusts toast timing according to internal temperature of the toaster, so you get consistant toasting results batch after batch. This item features easy to read thermostat control with 6 settings that let you toast to perfection. The extra deep crumb tray with "push opening" system slides out easily(and is dishwasher safe) to make cleaning a breeze. When trying to retreive your food the extra lift lever makes removal of food safe and easy.

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Customer Reviews

  
"pat" 2010-07-12
By pippy
So far the Delonghi is doing great.
I enjoy the different options for toasting.
You can reheat a already toasted piece of toast.
You have a bagel option and also a frozen option.
It looks on the counter top and has easy to clean crumb pans.
I would recommend it.
The price on Amazon was great.

  
"It's OK" 2010-07-02
By Linda P (Bronx, NY)
My old DeLonghi finally broke after many years of good service, and I wanted another 4-slice toaster in stainless steel, so naturally I selected this one. It's OK but some earlier reviewers were correct -- it tends to toast the bread a little too light, and I don't mean only frozen bread or bagels. It's adequate and I love how it looks, but I keep it on the highest setting and sometimes have to pop the toast back down for a second time.

  
"Warning....Amazon may be selling used toasters as new" 2010-05-26
By Ted Fulton (Malibu)
Toaster appears to work fine....(it just arrived and used it once). But the toaster arrived with small dents and scratches so I suspect it was a returned toaster that Amazon is now peddling as new. No one would have purchased this toaster in it's present condition as new in a store. But how many people will go to the hassle of returning it via the mail?....not many, and I suspect that is what the seller is counting on.

updated review

However, I returned the toaster (my first return with Amazon) and it was surprisingly easy and they quickly shipped me a new one in perfect condition. So despite this negative review initially it has turned out to be a positive for Amazon as I was surprised how easy it was to return items. (They supply a UPS slip for return and UPS picks it up or you can drop it off)

SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE USING AMAZON.....
will update this review if I have any problems with this new toaster. I say if you like the look of this toaster, take a chance, it's easy to return items using Amazon (much to my surprise)

  
"Terrible Product" 2010-04-17
By Philip J. Gallivan Jr.
This toaster after a week or two sltarted toasting on one side, then after 7 months the one side strtes ignoring the number dial so hs to be pushed down several times and soon thereafter would not hold the bread at all. The other side of this toaster simply locked up so we trashed it.

  
"Lasted 16 Days" 2009-12-21
By David A. Lessnau (USA)
Once again, the search for fire continues. Sixteen (16) days after buying this DeLonghi CTH4003 "Esclusivo" 4-slice toaster, the right set of slots failed to lock down and turn on. While it worked, it was an excellent toaster: fast, good-looking, even toasting, feature packed. But, after 16 days, it's dead and going back. In the last 8 years we've gone through (at least) 6 toasters:

12/03/01: Villaware 5850 Uno Classic 4-Slice Toaster. It lasted about a week. Then, the left set of slots failed to lock down and turn on.

???: There must have been at least one toaster in this gap. I can't find any records of it, though.

05/01/04: Some GE toaster we bought locally. Didn't break (lasted almost two years), but was starting to take a long time to toast.

11/21/04: Another Villaware 5850 (bought mistakenly). Same problem as the previous Villaware: left set of slots failed to lock down and turn on after about 1 week.

03/27/06: Dualit 4-Slice Toaster. The catch on the slots was starting to fail (i.e., they failed to lock down and turn on, occasionally -- but, it lasted over 3 years).

12/05/09: This DeLonghi CTH4003 Pro-Metal 4-Slice Toaster. After 16 days, the right set of slots failed to lock down and turn on.

As I noted in my Villaware toaster review, my mother's had a toaster that's worked for decades. Yet, we can't find one that lasts more than a couple of years. How hard can it be to make a reliable toaster? Because of the failure, I rate this one at a Bad 1 star out of 5.

Sunbeam 3916 Heritage Series 2-Slice Toaster, Stainless Steel

Sunbeam 3916 Heritage Series 2-Slice Toaster, Stainless Steel

Product By Sunbeam      (49 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $24.95 

Technical Details

• 2-slice toaster with extra-wide slots to accommodate thicker breads
• Buttons include bagel, pastry, and toast, plus reheat and warm
• 7 toast-shade settings for light to dark toasting; self-adjusting centering guides
• Cool-touch exterior; locking high-lift lever ensures safe removal of smaller items
• Measures 6 by 12 by 8-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Description

Sunbeam Heritage 2 Slice toaster, cool to the touch housing, locking toast lift with food selector

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Customer Reviews

  
"Big disappointment" 2010-09-20
By mistyopta
If you're looking for a kitchen decoration, this is a perfect choice. If you want a toaster, look further. I tried very hard to accept this Sunbeam Heritage's shortcomings because I loved the look of it. It really did remind me of the Sunbeam toaster of my childhood. It toasted one side of my bread and not the other. If my English muffin wasn't dark enough, I had to wait for the thing to cool down before the lever would stay down again for a do over! Also, the levers are flimsy. Not a good purchase.

  
"Looks good" 2010-08-04
By Carol Liberato (Kent, Wa, US)
Although the retro look of this toaster looks good in my kitchen, it doesn't always function as expected. The lever doesn't always come all the way up when the toast is done. This morning it seemed to take a long time till I noticed it wasn't toasting. I hadn't pushed the lever down hard enough. I don't know why it has separate settings for toast, bagel and pastry. It also has a cancel, defrost and reheat button. Maybe if it didn't have so many functions, it would be a better toaster.

  
"Cute as a Button but Not as Precise" 2010-07-07
By old rose
So far I'm still looking for just the right setting. I'm confident that I will find it. I wish the toast popped up all the way. This is not a really great toaster but it is adequate and I love it's look. Its fine for the price.

  
"Had to Return" 2010-06-16
By SD Shopper (PA)
This product looks cute but ours toasted unevenly. There were a lot of settings, but it seemed to only toast to burnt or underdone--no in between. Also, one side of the bread toasted darker than the other. We returned the toaster. After returning another toaster from Target, we finally found the Cuisinart CPT-160 at Lowe's and it meets our need - which is toasting a piece of bread or bagel without any problems. It also has a nice look.

  
"Sunbeam Heritage Toaster" 2010-05-24
By G. Paine (Petaluma, CA.)
I was looking for a new toaster and have tried numerous toasters and not one did a good job of toasting. To get evenly toasted bread you would have to put the toast down twice. I saw an original 1940's Sunbeam, but the price was $300.00, I wasn't going to pay $300.00 for a Toaster, so thought I'd give this Heritage series a try. To my amazement, this toaster does a great job of toasting the bread evenly. The only thing I dislike about it is, it's not made of good Chrome outsides and the insides are a little cheesy, and a little on the light weight side, and made in China. But other than that it makes Great Toast. I like the reheat cycle.

Cuisinart CPT-140PK Electronic Cool-Touch 4-Slice Toaster, Pink

Cuisinart CPT-140PK Electronic Cool-Touch 4-Slice Toaster, Pink

Product By Cuisinart      (25 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $26.95 

Technical Details

• Compact 4-slice toaster with LED indicator lights and 9 browning levels
• Touchpad controls offer cancel, reheat, defrost, and bagel settings
• 1-1/2-inch-wide slots adjust to accommodate bagels and muffins
• High-rise carriage; slide-out crumb tray; instruction book included
• Measures 10-1/5 by 11-1/5 by 7 inches; 3-year limited warranty

Product Description

Cuisinart created its Pink Series to help support breast cancer research. A portion of proceeds from the sale of every Cuisinart Pink Series product will be donated to this cause. This extensive line of premium products in deliciously soft pink makes a lot more than just a styling statement! Make the most of your toast. Dual controls give you two toasters in one, allowing you to simultaneously prepare two different servings. Each side gives you a nine-setting browning control, while a selection of touchpad controls help you specify the type of toasting - defrost, bagel and cancel. A slide-out crumb tray catches any refuse for easy cleanup.

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Customer Reviews

  
"4 slot toaster" 2010-09-30
By Hillbilly Sweatshop
I've had the Cuisinart toaster for a couple of months. It works fine. Looks good on the counter top even though pink would not be my first choice of color.

  
"Love the pink, but as a toaster it sucks." 2010-08-01
By Mom in Bangkok
It looks great, it's pink! But after 2 months, the end slots work on one side, and the middle slots don't work at all. We have to crank the dial up to the highest setting to get toast! I am really bummed this toaster doesn't work, we will have to buy a new one, and I am very hesitant to buy CuisinArt anything. If it wasnt' such a hassle I would return it.

  
"Great Toaster" 2010-06-09
By T. J. Stetler (Colorado)
This replaced a single slice toaster we'd had for 10 years.

It toasted both sides evenly and I love the 4 slice option. Bagels it toasts evenly also on the correct setting. The multiple setting for different things are wonderful and work well.

Its light weight and I like the numbers that light up for settings, very easy to read in low light conditions.
It's been in operation for approximately three weeks and not a problem.
Very, very satisfied with the product.
The pink color was a plus!

  
"Awesome toaster" 2010-05-17
By C. Brown
I've had this Cuisinart 4 slot toaster for couple months now. And I really appreciate the quality that this toaster has. It toasts evenly without burning the edges of your bread or bagels. The slots are large and wide enough to toast bagel halves without burning around the edges. It also features adjustable temperature. It has a temperature knob on each side that allows you to control the temperature separately. That way you can toast two slices of bread light brown on one side and two slices of bread dark brown on the other. The Cuisinart 4 slot toaster also features 4 function buttons (bagels, defrost, reheat and cancel) on the side that allows you to choose depending on your preference and needs. The toaster is very stylish and it fit easy with any kitchen style. It is not big and bulky. It is available in black and white. I bought the white one and it goes really well with my chrome color appliances. And it is also durable and well designed. It is easy to clean with two removable trays that slides out in the back of the toaster. This feature allows you to empty the accumulated crumbs. I really like this toaster because of his performance and quality. I definitely would recommend Cuisinart 4 slot toaster.

  
"Quality and Quantity" 2010-04-22
By Amy C. Plummer (Chicago, IL)
I agree with all the other positive reviews of the product. I have a few of the pink small appliances in my kitchen and thought a toaster would round out the look nicely, and it totally does. I have black and stainless major appliances and the pink adds a nice feminine touch to the kitchen. The toasting quality is great, I love being able to toast 4 pieces of bread at a time and it really only takes about an inch more counter space than my 2 slice did. It's well crafted with all the bells and whistles and literally half the price of all the other carriers ($69-$110 everywhere else) and free shipping.

Black & Decker TR1400SB 4-Slice Stainless-Steel Toaster

Black & Decker TR1400SB 4-Slice Stainless-Steel Toaster

Product By Black & Decker       (4 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $39.99 

Technical Details

• 4-slice toaster housed in brushed stainless steel with black accents
• Dual independent control panels; bagel, defrost, reheat, and cancel functions
• 6 browning-control settings; extra-wide, self-centering slots; high-lift carriage
• Auto-eject removable crumb tray for quick cleanup; retractable power cord
• Measures 10 by 12 by 11 inches; 2-year limited warranty

Product Description

Double your toasting options! With dual independent controls, you can toast two slices of bread or two waffles at the same time to suit individual preference. Select the Bagel Mode to toast your favorite bagels golden brown on the cut side and deliciously warm on the outside.

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Customer Reviews

  
"Not an even toast." 2010-10-12
By Hamid Jahani
It looks nice. But it doesn't toast the bread evenly. The lower part of all breads are brown while the upper part is still white. I expected a better toaster from Black and Decker.

  
"Awesome toaster" 2010-10-10
By Denise Wells (Beverly, MA)
I held off purchasing a new toaster to replace my old, broken one and I'm so glad I did. The defrost function as well as the bagel function blew me away. This isn't your mothers toaster but is oh so much better. Best toaster by far.

  
"Very nice toaster" 2010-09-29
By R. Moreno (chicago, il)
I was hesitant on purchasing this toaster since there are not many reviews yet. We received it yesterday afternoon. It looks very nice and is built pretty well. The retractable cord is useful feature.

The setting are very strong. I put a slice of whole grain bread to toast on level 3 and it came out very nicely toasted. Start your toasting with a very low level and work your way up.

  
"No complaints, great toaster." 2010-09-11
By L. M. MCLENNAN (Atlanta, GA USA)
Just a nice basic 4-slice toaster. It toasts evenly and quickly. Plus the stainless steel looks nice with the rest of our appliances.

Waring Pro WT400 Professional 4 Slice Toaster, Brushed Stainless Steel

Waring Pro WT400 Professional 4 Slice Toaster, Brushed Stainless Steel

Product By Waring        (3 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $44.99 

Technical Details

• Adjustable shade control and cancel function
• Defrost and Bagel LED indicator lights
• Commercial-style brushed stainless steel housing
• Self centering 1.3 inch wide toasting slots with removable crumb tray
• High-lift carriage feature

Product Description

Now you can enjoy English muffins, toast, breakfast toaster pastries- even bagels- toasted to perfection, thanks to the self-centering toast slots, adjustable shade control and the special Bagel control that toasts on just one side. Designed with 1.3"- wide toasting slots, this toaster is ideal for thick slices of artisanal breads. Watch frozen items like waffles or bread heat up in a flash with the Defrost function. The high-lift carriage feature means you never have to struggle to remove your toast, and the removable Crumb Tray makes cleaning a breeze. Commercial-style brushed stainless steel housing fits into even the most sophisticated kitchen!

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Customer Reviews

  
"great toaster, well made, works perfect" 2010-09-29
By Doreen M. Marciales
Don't hesitate to buy this toaster. It is great quality, stainless steel throughout with no cheap plastic sides like so many stainless models. It toasts evenly with light to dark dial. It has a very nice defrost feature which actually defrosts, not toasts.Wide slots for bagels with a bagel toasting feature that will toast inside but not exterior of the bagel. It is a bit large and industrial looking, which I like. A really well made stainless steel toaster at a reasonable price.

  
"A One product" 2010-09-24
By Stirring it up
I have had several toasters in the last few years and they were all junk and not worth bringing home. After doing some research online and at local stores I decided to try the Waring. I am ecstatic! It is well built and big enough to handle all types of bread.

  
"Double the Quality but not Double the Price of comparable toasters" 2010-09-14
By Sean Marrone (Shanti on a mountain)
This was purchased at a local department store, and as I was comparing this toaster to others in similar price ranges: Oster, Black and Decker, I needed to find a specific aspect of the Waring Pro WT400 that justified the most expensive price tag there. There needed to be something that could be picked out on the display models that said to me: "this is the better one at least because...". I would not have bought it otherwise.

So as I am writing you this review, I guess it is obvious that there was something that I picked out because I did indeed buy it. As I was feeling around these couple of toasters, they all had the same weight, and aside from the stainless steel covering of the Waring, looked pretty alike in their basic functions. However, there were a few things that were noticeably of a higher quality on the Waring, and thus justified the higher price tag for me. They were the metal housing on the inside of the toaster and the metal holsters that clamp against the bread you insert in. The difference was that on the other toasters, any pressure on these two things by my fingers would cause them to bend in, whereas on the Waring, there was no bending on either of them, even from fairly hard pressing. For me, where there is going to be prolonged heat numerous times during the life of the toaster, I felt that a thicker metal would be more conducive to a longer lasting toaster. Usually if you are paying more money for something you expect: "More Money = Better Parts", and in this case that seemed to be where the extra money was going.

As you can see by the picture, it is fully stainless steel, with a Bagel and a Defrost button. If it did not already look like it was leaning towards a modern looking appliance, the blue LEDs should more than satisfy in that regard (when the Bagel or Defrost button is used).

The toasting needs the least amount said for it, because one word describes it: evenly. I usually toast bread that is anything but even, but yet what I get from this toaster is evenly toasted toast. Is it magic? I do not know, but I know I am getting evenly toasted bread everytime I use it, on every setting.

I knocked off one star because of the defrost setting. I usually buy my bread in bulk, so the majority of it stays in the freezer. I was excited to see how this toaster defrosted bread after it had thawed just a little from being frozen but it did not perform how I was hoping. For example, I let some bread thaw out just enough so I could split them, and then stuck some pieces in the toaster and turned the defrost on. After a while (the instructions say that defrosting warms the bread then proceeds to toast), it finished and I was left with bread that was burnt on the outside and cold in the middle. Sounds like some kind of horror that would only come from a microwave. I then had to put the toast back in and re-defrost it. The result came back with an even blacker toast and the middle part being palatable. Was not impressed with the Defrost, needless to say.

So, if you find yourself in a department store with this being the top-shelf toaster, I would say that the price is justified because it seems like the Waring is a better quality product, that does work very well. However, be weary if you are eating your bread in the Arctic, or pulling it out of the Arctic.

Breville CT70XL Ikon 2-Slice Electric Toaster

Breville CT70XL Ikon 2-Slice Electric Toaster

Product By Breville      (89 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $69.95 

Technical Details

• 975-watt 2-slice toaster housed in premium brushed stainless steel
• Wide, self-centering toasting slots; "toast ready" sound alert; high-lift lever
• Lift-and-look function for checking progress without interrupting cycle
• LCD display; browning control dial; bagel, defrost, and reheat settings
• Measures 11 by 5 by 8 inches; limited lifetime warranty

Product Description

Breville Ikon two slice electronic toaster has a premium brushed stainless steel exterior. It also has extra wide and deep self centering toasting slots. This item has many features including electronic browning control dial, removable crumb tray and a tidy cord storage.

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Customer Reviews

  
"Nice looking, poor cooking!" 2010-10-03
By GRakaska (Indianapolis, IN United States)
My wife and I really liked the look, size and feature set of this toaster. However, the outer facing side of both slices toast were burned (or much darker at lower setting) on the top third, and not toasted at all on the bottom third on all settings tested. The inward facing sides were barely toasted, the inner heating coils were barely lit, while the outer coils were bright red.

We tried various settings, and had the same poor results. Back to Amazon it went. Replaced it with a KitchenAid KMTT200SS, which had even worse performance! Center coils were barely lit, so back it went!

After reading countless reviews of dozens of toasters over the past few weeks, I have yet to find a review of any model that did not have at least a few complaints of poor toasting performance. Evidently it's a real crap shoot out there!

Now waiting on a Cuisinart CPT-170, if Amazon doesn't cut me off testing all their toasters :)
(just kidding about being cut off, I've had excellent service from Amazon, and have no reason to believe they would do such a thing)

  
"Who needs a Toaster to Beep at them???" 2010-09-28
By cdnpike
Ok...the toaster works fine most of the time but come on enough with a toaster beeping at me...it isn't rocket science to remember you put a piece of bread or a bagel in a toaster. The high pitched squeal of this beep is maddening and I want to turn it off!! I contacted Breville and their response was:

You cannot disable the audible beep. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Do yourself a favor and buy something else that will toast just as well without annoying you in the process.

  
"Toaster" 2010-09-06
By James V. Worth (New Jersey)
Very good. Worth the extra cost. Consistent results once you decide the time /degree of toasting you desire. The chime that signals a finished product is wonderful and a reminder that helps eliminate cold toast . Works very well with Bagels

  
"Great Toaster" 2010-08-21
By samwbr
Finally got sick of my $10 toaster and threw it in the trash. Research for the best toaster brought me to this one and the reviews are not wrong. I like the countdown display to know how long it is cooking. Bagel setting works well also does the extra lift. Great look to match all stainless appliances, and it feels like its built with quality in mind.

  
"Breville CT70XL Toaster Review" 2010-08-04
By J. Baldwin (Cincinnati, OH USA)
We purchased this toaster about two months ago. The toaster provides great results and uniformly browns the surface of the bread. The toaster works well with all types of bread (including the nut/seed variety) and also works well with bagels. We also found the bagel setting to work well with bread in which we only want one side toasted.

It is easy to clean and the crumb tray works well.
Would purchase again.

Kitchen Aid 2-Slice Toaster

Kitchen Aid 2-Slice Toaster

Product By Kitchen Aid

Technical Details

• Even heat control ensures consistent browning top-to-bottom and side-to-side
• Extra-wide slots for artisan breads and bagels
• Baker's Bagel function toasts the cut side fully, while gently warming the round side
• Cool Reach steel side panels stay cool during heating
• 8Hx7.3Wx1L"

Cuisinart CPT-180 Metal Classic 4-Slice Toaster, Brushed Stainless

Cuisinart CPT-180 Metal Classic 4-Slice Toaster, Brushed Stainless

Product By Cuisinart      (58 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $64.00 

Technical Details

• 4-slice toaster offers 1-1/2-inch-wide slots and extra-lift carriage lever
• Dual reheat, defrost, and bagel buttons with LED indicators
• 6-setting browning dial; cord wrap; slide-out crumb tray
• Flat side for space-saving positioning; instruction book included
• Measures 11-7/8 by 11 by 7 inches; 3-year limited warranty

Product Description

Brushed stainless body with black control buttons.

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Customer Reviews

"Worst Toaster" 2010-09-23
By Man Ray Fan (New Jersey)
I bought this toaster because I have had such good luck with other Cuisinart small appliances. However, this toaster is a year old and already, two walls of elements are entirely burned out. Furthermore, the lever on one side will not always stay down. My toaster only gets used once a day, so there is no reason for this breakage. This was an absolute waste of money--and another cheaply made product that has to go to the garbage dump. Disgusting.

"wonderful product" 2010-09-11
By colleen h (Louisville, KY)
This is one of the best looking and hardest working toasters i have ever purchased. I bought this as a gift for my parents to replace the identical one that had been so overworked it stopped functioning. Normally, if something breaks, i wouldn't replace it with the same item, but they had had this toaster for several years and it had been used daily, if not several times a day. If this toaster can last 3+ years in a house where 8 children and 10 grandchildren can show up for breakfast, lunch or dinner (or just toast!) several times a week, then I think it can stand up to anything.

  
"Best toaster I ever bought" 2010-09-08
By Jeff
I bought this toaster after purchasing a GE unit that was recalled. I have never had evenly toasted bread in my entire life. i was impressed with the eveness of my toast. Very good product.

  
"I hate this toaster!" 2010-06-19
By B. Firestone (Placitas, N.M. USA)
We have had several Cuisinart toasters and when we got this one for a Christmas present, I was very pleased and immediately gave away my older Cuisinart toaster. What a mistake! This toaster is the worst toaster I have ever owned. It either doesn't toast at all, no matter what the setting, burns the bread, or does half and half (half burned, half raw). There is also the major problem that almost no size of bread fits into the slots and the slots are very narrow for bagels. I am in the process of looking for a new toaster because I can not stand this one any longer. Sorry, Cuisinart, but you messed up with this one!

"Worth the sale price!" 2010-03-30
By Laura D. (Montclair, NJ)
Works well and the settings are nicely adjustable. Provides an even toast on bread, English muffins and bagels. Buttons are easy to push, knobs turn nicely too.

I like that it was on sale too.

Hello Kitty Toaster - KT5211

Hello Kitty Toaster - KT5211

(30 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $18.00 

Technical Details

• Brighten Up Your Kitchen with this Colorful, 2-Slice Toaster
• Features Hello Kitty
• Cool-Touch Design, Extra-Wide Slots
• Removable Crumb Tray for Easy Cleanup
• 7 Heat Settings

Product Description

If you think Hello Kitty is so cute that you just want to eat her up, go right ahead! This colorful 2-slot toaster browns Kitty's sweet face onto every slice of bread. The appliance features 7 shade settings and 4 toasting modes: bagel, defrost, reheat and cancel. Extra-wide slots let you warm thick slices, and a removable crumb tray makes cleanup easy. The decorative cool-touch exterior looks cheerful on your countertop, and has cord storage in the base. Imported. 8Hx7Wx11-1/2L".

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Customer Reviews

  
"Cute but Don't Expect Imprints Errtime, Maybe Carcinogenic?" 2010-10-12
By Hong Tao
Cute adorable toaster! It works well but unfortunately the kitty face doesn't show up for me unless I practically burn the toast. Also, anyone else get a weird melted plastic smell? I've isolated the machine from any source of plastic and almost took it apart to find the source of the smell. Still smells like melted plastic when I use it. This can be carcinogenic. A little concerned.

  
"Hello Kitty Image really shows!" 2010-07-20
By Elly
I bought this toaster for my sister. Before buying it, I read a consumer review that said the Hello Kitty emblem only appears on higher settings, so I was worried that it wouldn't work well. My sister uses it daily now. She has never toasted on level one, which she says would only just barely warm the bread anyway. She usually sets it on level 2 1/2 (out of seven levels), and little Hello Kitty's face appears clearly every time. She is very happy with it! :)

  
"Perfect kitty toast!" 2010-07-02
By Jeannette~
This prints her face so well on my toast! Just make sure to adjust it to 5 or more! To short a time doesn't get her face to show up. Mine works great and I've had it for months now, MY FAV TOASTER, buy it if your a huge hello kitty fan, it's just awesome!!!

  
"Too cute!" 2010-05-19
By Haley Streetman
This toaster has made breakfast fun! My daughter gets so excited about making her toast in the mornings!
(The reviewer was compensated for posting this review. However, the opinion stated in the review is that of the reviewer and the reviewer alone. Further, the reviewer independently selected this product to review and has no affiliation with the product maker/distributor, Amazon or the review requester.)

"great fun" 2010-04-19
By D. Dyrenforth (Canoga Park, CA)
The "Hello Kitty" was for a friend would loves all things "Hello Kitty" but had not seen this item. She loved it. By the way she is 26 and just graduated with honors from college.

West Bend 78224 Quik-Serve Toaster, Black

West Bend 78224 Quik-Serve Toaster, Black

Product By West Bend       (19 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $38.00 

Technical Details

• Single-slot two-slice toaster delivers evenly browned toast in just 90 seconds
• Extra-wide slot accommodate thick bagels and muffins
• 1400 watts; 120 volts
• Removable serving/crumb tray; cord storage; 6 variable settings
• Measures 15 by 6 by 10 inches; limited 1-year warranty

Product Description

West Bend Toasters bring together style, design, and functionality. With the West Bend Quik Serve Toaster, the process is extra fast too. Perfectly browned toast slides through to the bottom tray in under 90 seconds.

Amazon.com Review

This handsome (and speedy) toaster delivers beautifully browned toast, waffles, or English muffins in 90 seconds flat, serving them up on a removable tray that doubles as a crumb tray, then transitions nicely to breakfast table or bar. The UL-listed Quik-Serve features the durable construction needed for heavy-duty office or hotel use, along with a sleek design that fits right into the most stylish home kitchen. (The single long slot fits two slices of toast at a time, keeping the toaster's profile narrow, long, and streamlined.) Sturdy plastic housing stays cool to the touch even with heavy use. Generous one-inch-wide slots accommodate even oversized bagels, electronic controls deliver even toasting at any of the six doneness settings, and a cancel button stops the toasting process. There's even a bagel setting that toasts the tops only. When the Quik-Serve is done toasting, its tray folds up for compact storage or removes for cleaning, while the cord storage keeps things neat on crowded countertops. This 1400-watt, 120-volt toaster measures 15 inches long by 6 inches deep by 10 inches tall and comes backed by a one-year limited warranty. --Mary Park

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Customer Reviews

  
"Quick Toast" 2010-08-31
By Robert C. Anderson (Heart of Texas USA)
This toaster works fast. No more fishing for bread like the old slot toasters.

  
"slide thro" 2010-07-30
By silintnite
Hi:
The toaster toasts well, like it should. From the picture and description I thought it was continuous feed, so it would take very large pieces of bread, and they would toast as they slide through. It does not. What I'm experiencing is the bottom 2/3s of the slices are toasted and the tops are not. When done, the toaster instantly pops the slices out through the bottom.

Thanks,
Clint

  
"Awful Awful Awful Don't Waste your money!!!" 2010-07-07
By Team Pendergast (Texas)
Can't toast bread or waffles-- Regular sliced bread does not fit in toaster. The top edge sticks up about 1/4 inch. There is no way to make it go down. Frozen waffles stick up 1/2 inch. Please Please do not waste your money.

  
"toaster" 2010-06-16
By Lisa Garner (MOUNT UNION, PENNSYLVANIA, US)
works well but not quite what I expected seems you have to adjust setting after each time when in continuos use. If not toast gets way to dark. Easy to clean out crumbs really like that.Overall one of the better toasters.

  
"Awesome toaster" 2010-02-01
By Paula E. White
I enjoy this product. It's not like any other toaster. I like it just for the bagels, because it can toast on one side.I recommemded it to my friends.