Toasters

Chris J Dixon · 2015-02-16T17:07:59+00:00

I've just pronounced my Russell Hobbs Classic toaster beyond repair. It is a good few years old, and whilst I was able to make my way inside and diagnose the failure (a bit of springy wire had fatigued) the plastic it clipped onto was too fragile for me to fashion and install a replacement. For such an inexpensive item (unless you really want it to be) I am loath to spend hours searching through on-line reviews. My usual first look at Which? seems to produce Best Buys which have nevertheless attracted a significant number of negative comments. Similarly, Amazon seems to produce a wide spread of experience, such that it is sometimes hard to believe they have used the same hardware. I suppose my requirements are 2-slot, able to take large or thick slices, brown evenly and have high enough lift to remove teacakes and similar small items without having to use tongs. I have no particular need to toast one side of a bagel, warm my buns, or be able to count down to l(a)unch. What should I look at? Chris

Toasters

Feb 16, 2015 65 Replies

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Chris J Dixon 11 years ago

Indeed so. A check with a line of toasters on display confirmed this. The only exception was one devoid of handle that appeared to be motorised.

Chris

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john james 11 years ago

None of mine are like that.

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DerbyBorn 11 years ago

"john james" wrote in news:ckp9rtF35miU1 @mid.individual.net:

Teefal Avanti is like that.

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Mike Barnes 11 years ago

A good idea, saves a few minutes if the toaster has been accidentally unplugged or switched off.

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critcher 11 years ago

what make is that, I looked everywhere for one of those.

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DerbyBorn 11 years ago

critcher wrote in news:mcd1sg$bfl$1 @speranza.aioe.org:

Aren't they a bit dependant upon a decent and clean reflector behind the tubular elements?

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