Mrs. Ironworker wants a new toaster. There are a bunch on the internet. I am curious what the Sig Forum members think?
April 19, 2024, 02:30 PM
Milliron
I've always wanted a Dualit, but they're stupid money.
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April 19, 2024, 02:47 PM
MoosehornMan
Project Farm on You Tube just did a toaster shakedown, check it out
We had this type when I was a kid. It was my job to watch it, and yell "Pittsburgh!" if the toast started to burn.
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April 19, 2024, 03:56 PM
tatortodd
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Originally posted by MoosehornMan: Project Farm on You Tube just did a toaster shakedown, check it out
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April 19, 2024, 04:01 PM
architect
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Originally posted by ridewv: I would not recommend Cuisinart because it toasts unevenly.
Cuisinarts have always done well by me. They toast by time, not by a "doneness" sensor so you do have to adjust for different breads, but this is easy to learn.
They also toast somewhat quicker than some other toasters I have used. Nice wide slots.
The one thing I would change/add is a "bagel - toast just one side" option.
April 19, 2024, 04:25 PM
konata88
Why are bagels, if toasted, only toasted on one side (inside)? I never understood that.
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April 19, 2024, 04:56 PM
joel9507
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Originally posted by konata88: Why are bagels, if toasted, only toasted on one side (inside)? I never understood that.
Because the outside doesn't need to be hot to melt the butter/spread. The only reason to heat up the uncut side is to see how good your burn ointment is.
Also, my 4-slice Cuisinart CPT-640P1 has a bagel setting. It's not a 2-slice but it's a great toaster.
April 19, 2024, 06:02 PM
83v45magna
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Originally posted by architect:
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Originally posted by ridewv: I would not recommend Cuisinart because it toasts unevenly.
Cuisinarts have always done well by me. They toast by time, not by a "doneness" sensor so you do have to adjust for different breads, but this is easy to learn.
They also toast somewhat quicker than some other toasters I have used. Nice wide slots.
The one thing I would change/add is a "bagel - toast just one side" option.
Mine is a 2-slice Black + Decker and has the bagel 'toast one side' button that actually works. At some point it wouldn't stay pushed down so we ordered another. Total POS. It also had a bagel button that toasted both sides so I'm not even sure why TF they put it on there. We returned it.
I wound up taking the malfunctioning one apart and detail cleaning it. It works great again. The SF thread mentioned above convinced me you can't buy one that's worth a sh*t any more without spending hundreds.
Seems about right for today. Guess I bought my last toaster.This message has been edited. Last edited by: 83v45magna, April 19, 2024 09:48 PM
April 19, 2024, 06:15 PM
bald1
As I posted on page 2 in that old 5 page thread, my decades old Kenmore European Toaster Model 238-48339 is still performing admirably. And again should it die I have no clue what I'd buy to replace it.
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April 19, 2024, 06:26 PM
bettysnephew
I have been very pleased with how this Breville works for me. Breville Bit More Toaster 2 Slice BTA70XL
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April 19, 2024, 06:31 PM
Gustofer
I just used the "Toast" setting on my Breville toaster oven. Works like a charm and there's one less appliance on my counter.
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April 19, 2024, 06:37 PM
adobesig
We've been through several and always went back to a really old one. We ended up with this Hamilton Beach and it's been very nice. Also, it doesn't have over a dozen bottoms like some. https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod..._title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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April 19, 2024, 08:52 PM
irreverent
Have a dualit. Works fine for me.
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April 19, 2024, 09:15 PM
ridewv
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Originally posted by architect:
quote:
Originally posted by ridewv: I would not recommend Cuisinart because it toasts unevenly.
Cuisinarts have always done well by me. They toast by time, not by a "doneness" sensor so you do have to adjust for different breads, but this is easy to learn.
They also toast somewhat quicker than some other toasters I have used. Nice wide slots.
The one thing I would change/add is a "bagel - toast just one side" option.
Mine toasts the slice unevenly, the inside toasts faster and both sides are uneven edge to edge so I just stop it after partially toasted, turn it over and rotate, then back down. No huge deal but kind of a nuisance. But it was inexpensive and it's very light which is nice if you keep it in a cabinet.
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April 19, 2024, 09:27 PM
x0225095
Per Project Farm research....
Kitchen Aid and Smeg are the best toasters (some of the ones in his review are surprisingly and comically bad at toasting bread or bagels).
