Black & Decker T2 Arize Toaster

Product Review

Have you had enough of clunky, loud toasters? Then this Black-and-Decker Arize toaster might be just what you need.

This toaster features easy-to-use controls and simple cleaning. One dial allows you to specify whether you're cooking toast, a bagel, or frozen food, while another allows finer control over the heat. Openable glass sides and a removable crumb tray make cleaning a charm. Extra safety features include automatic food-jam shutoff and a reset/stop button. The toaster holds two pieces of bread end-on-end

Amazon.com Review

While the space-age design of this toaster makes it look like something from The Jetsons, it is actually quite easy to use. The toaster has an extra-long two-slot capacity that is wide enough to handle thicker slices of bread or bagels. The glass panels on either side let you view the whole toasting process as you press the Start button and watch your bread descend. Self-adjusting guides keep your bread secured and pass it by fixed cal-rod heating elements. This new toasting technology ensures superior browning on the outside without drying out the moist center of your bread. Three settings--Toast, Bagel, and Defrost/Reheat--and a toast color selector allow you to set the toaster for just the amount of crispness you like. An indicator light comes on when the desired shade of toastiness has been reached. Both the glass panels and the crumb tray on the bottom of the toaster slide out for easy cleaning. You can stop and reset your toasting preference at any time and, for safety, the Arize will turn itself off in the event of a food jam. At 15 by 4-by 7-1/2 inches, this toaster takes up a lot of counter space--but you'll want to leave it out so you can watch the toasting in action. --Cristina Vaamonde

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