Bosch TAT3A0133G Village Collection Toaster, Two Slice - Black

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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. High lift saves you from burning your fingers by pushing the slots up so you can retrieve your toast safely. High Lift - The toasting lever is capable of a high lift. This means that smaller items such as bagels can be removed from the slots without burnt fingertips. 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.

Ding! You hear the noise and your heart leaps. The smell is next, as you walk into the kitchen, that beautiful mix of dough and charcoal that signals it’s done. You walk over to your toaster and pull out a piece of brilliantly toasted toast. You bite into it and the delight of the crunch is only beaten by the warm, slightly burnt taste that envelops your tastebuds. 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. Removable Crumb Tray - The toaster allows for an easy clean up through the use of a removable crumb tray. A bagel setting is handy for anything, like bagels or English muffins, that you want to toast on just one side. 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.Of course, bread isn’t the only thing you can toast. Cut a bagel in two to get a delicious alternative or even toast some crumpets for a fluffy treat. The Bosch Village Collection 2 Slice Toaster comes in a traditional compact design, and an easy wipe matt finish giving you great looking cream toaster for your kitchen. Variable Temperature - There's a browning dial on the side which has six options. Whether you like crispy light brown toast, or a darker crunch, this toaster is able to cater for you.

Removable crumb tray–easy cleaning is possible thanks the clean matt finish and the included removable crumb tray.

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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?