While a two-slice toaster will only have a single browning control (timer), on a four-slice model you may be provided with one or two such controls. A single control means the timer is set for all four slots, which is fine if you all want your toast done the same way. Two timers means you can set each pair of slots separately so you can toast, say, crumpets on one side while doing toast on the other, or have “his and hers” slots set to your personal preferences. What features should I look out for in a toaster? A defrost setting is useful for frozen bread. First, it defrosts bread then switches to the toasting cycle. Each model is different: on some models, you need to press the defrost button before you push the bread carriage down, while others are pushed once you’ve activated the toaster. High lift saves you from burning your fingers by pushing the slots up so you can retrieve your toast safely. If you buy tall toastie-style loaves or like to make your own in a bread maker, you may end up frustrated by traditional two-slice toasters. If the slots aren't quite long enough, you could be left with unappealing strips of raw bread along the top of slice.

It’s also easy to clean, but it’s better suited to standard-sized loaves, so probably not your best bet if you use homemade bread. And the shiny look shows up every mark. Easy to clean - the Daewoo kitchen glass toaster is easy to clean thanks to the removable inner glass panel and removable crumb tray so it's fresh and clean every time It’s also available as a four-slice model, which should perform similarly to this one and has the advantage of two great big slots (rather than the more common four smaller slots) so that you can toast longer items with ease. During testing, the Elegancy performed well. We were able to achieve a nice even brownness using all the settings for the most part, although sometimes the level of browness did vary – something we see a lot on mid-price toasters. The defrost setting works best on a lower setting and doesn’t dry out bread too much. What’s more, we found it very easy to clean thanks to crumb trays that are easy to remove. All in all, this is a nifty little toaster with some great functions at a decent price.Auto-shut off function - auto-shut off function Finishes warming your bread once finished for safety reasons while the extra lift on the handle allows you to collect your toast once done The toasters just keep getting to develop. Nowadays, can see toasters being able to toast bagels on the side that has been cut only, others reheating toasts without browning them further, and some even canceling the entire procedure at the press of a button. Oh, and let us not forget the defrost function. We think timing is important too, which is why we assess how long single slices take to toast using the same setting on every model, again for testing consistency. Once all the toasting and tasting is done, we look at build quality and style, and whether these reflect a model’s price tag. Your toaster should be as functional as it is stylish, which is why our testing takes everything into consideration.

Years ago, while visiting a friend at his sublet apartment in Paris, I encountered the most superbly French appliance: a toaster with openings so long you could brown a third of a baguette, sliced down the middle, for a perfect Parisian breakfast. Naturally we did this nearly every morning. A reheat button usually activates a short (one-minute) cycle to heat up cold toast. Note that on some toasters, this function is marked on the timer dial instead of being a separate button. Similarly, the “a bit more” button gives your toast an extra 30 seconds. The Seren Toaster is a toaster that is a side loading toaster. It will help make sure your toast doesn’t burn, and its unique design is a refreshing change to toast in the morning. It has multi function as well, it can be used as a pasty warmer, melt type sandwich maker, and more! How does the Seren Toaster work? We will be discussing a revolutionary new way to toast your food with a product called the Seren Toaster in this review today. What is the Seren Toaster?A bagel setting is handy for anything, like bagels or English muffins, that you want to toast on just one side. Seren toaster will even shut off the heat if it detects that your toast is done, preventing the toast from burning and overcooking. Other benefits of the Seren Toaster include: Transparent glass viewing - thanks to the see through glass window you can view your toast through an transparent front panel so you can make perfect toast every time The Russell Hobbs Elegance 23380 tries to solve this problem with one long slot for toasting taller slices on their sides. Find out how well this worked, and if the bread was toasted properly, in the full Russell Hobbs Elegance toaster review. Which toaster is right for you?