VERY WELL MADE TOASTER
After trying and returning another manufacturer, I bought this Kitchen Aid and am extremely pleased with the quality of the materials and design. The frame of the toaster is solid and has a little weight to it, and you are able to push the two control buttons with out holding the toaster still, as I have had to do with other brands. The toasting lever has a quality motion to it, and operates very smoothly. Toast, bagels, and english muffins come out very consistently and evenly toasted, I suspect in part due to the steel lining of the deeper toasting cavity. The power cord is heavy gauge as well, complete with a 3 prong (grounded) plug. And as opposed to simply adding more time to the cycle, as other "bagel" buttons tend to do, this actually reduces power to the heating element on the uncut side of the bagel, thus it doesn't become too well done. The bottom of the toaster has 4 rubber padded "feet" so it sits securely in place, and the toaster has an overall classic but updated...
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Agree with all CapeCodChef says -- grabbed one from Target for just $40, and it was much more solid and sleek than all the other flimsy, plastic-clad stuff there. The exterior metal does get hot after a bit, but the "extra lift" feature helps you avoid contact. The toaster does seem to go from underdone to burnt pretty quickly, so until you calibrate the timing for your preferred treat, you may want to hover and make a few spot checks. The evenness in toasting is impressive.
So far so good!
Looked a consumer reports and then read the Amazon reviews. Decided on the KitchenAid KMT211CU. A little longer cycle but a very good toaster with even toasting. Let's see if it lasts as long as our ten year old Krups.
Have had toaster almost 6 months. Love it with no problems
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