Toasters

A toaster is a must for most kitchens; models are available that take 2, 3 or 4 slices of bread, and some may even cook thicker items, such as crumpets, bagels or muffins. Features to look out for include:

• Number of slices
  Usually between 2 and 4.
• Coolwall
  The outside of the toaster remains cool during the cooking process.
• High lift facility
  Lifts the toasted item higher than a standard toaster, which means that small items (for example, crumpets and muffins) can be removed safely and easily.
• Variable width slots
  Good for toasting thicker items, such as crumpets or bagels.
• Variable browning control
  Allows you to make toast exactly how you like it.
• Frozen bread setting
  This defrosts the bread before it starts to toast it, resulting in a crisper piece of toast.
• Mid-cycle cancel function
  Allows you to interrupt the toasting process.
• Warming rack
  A rack over the toasting slots that helps to keep toast, rolls and croissants warm.
• Keep warm facility
  Keeps your toast warm until you are ready to eat it.
• Removable crumb tray
  Makes removing crumbs much easier.