Dualit 4-Slice Toaster, Petal PinkDualit 4-Slice Toaster, Petal Pink
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- Patented ProHeat elements offer exceptional efficiency and consistency
- Durable, handsome stainless steel housing
- Timer knob controls toasting; ejector knob raises and lowers bread
- Extra-wide 28-millimeter slots to accommodate sandwich cage
- Measures 13-1/2 by 8 by 8-1/2 inches; 1-year warranty
The key to Dualit's exceptionally even browning is the toaster's system of patented ProHeat elements, a series of flat bars behind a smooth, transparent coating. The result is an efficient, durable design, suitable for everything from brioche to sandwiches. The elements are encased by a rugged, stainless-steel housing that you may not even recognize as a relative of its lightweight, plasticky peers. Each slot measures 28 mm wide and is extra deep to allow for the use of the Dualit sandwich cage (sold separately). One adjustable leg accommodates uneven surfaces and rubberized feet protect your countertop.
The Dualit toaster has manually operated functions and is designed for people who like to engage with their appliances. Operation is simple but rewarding. A rocker switch selects 2- or 4-slice toasting, and a 4-minute timer knob lets you fine-tune browning time. Instead of a pop-up function that can prematurely cool toast, the unit comes with an ejector knob that you raise when you're ready for it. For smaller households or busy kitchens, Dualit also makes 2- and 3-slice models. All Dualit toasters come with a one-year warranty. --Emily Bedard
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- Publisher: Dualit
- Label: Dualit
- Studio: Dualit
- Sales Rank in Kitchen & Housewares: #142561
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78 of 83 people found the following review helpful:  Mixed feelings, By Sean P. Logue "If you can't win, change the r... (Research Triangle Park, NC USA) - See all my reviews 
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Dualit Classic 4-Slice Toaster, Chrome (Kitchen) I have mixed feelings about this item. So much so that I put off reviewing it for a long time. I've owned mine over a year now, and it is time to speak up.
On the one hand, I really want to like it. And not just because I spent a good sized hunk of cash on it. I like the idea of an industrial, commercial-grade toaster that makes great toast, is indestructible, and looks great doing it. On the other hand, I kind of don't like it. It takes up a lot of space, the slots aren't wide enough for a bagel, or deep enough for a wide piece of bread. I had to buy the optional sandwich cages to allow me to stuff bread into the slots that wouldn't otherwise fit. It needs to be preheated, and even after it is, the toast is inconsistent and uneven. It does look great on the counter, and feels very heavy-duty. But, it just isn't very good at making toast, and that is supposed to be the point. Sadly, I don't think I would buy this again. 56 of 60 people found the following review helpful:  It broke my heart, This review is from: Dualit Classic 4-Slice Toaster (Kitchen) My love for this toaster lasted all of two days. Were I not so thrilled with its looks, I would have thrown it out in the first 20 minutes. It's like a handsome, charming man who happens to be useless, lazy, and incompetent. Now two years have passed, and I hate the thing. It still warms up slowly, still toasts WILDLY unevenly, still takes up too much space, still has slots that can't accommodate thick bread or wide bread, and now even the ticking of the timer has begun to get on my nerves. Probably because I know that after three minutes of listening to it, 1/2 of my slice will be toasted, 1/4 of my slice will be burnt black, and 1/4 of my slice will be untouched by heat. I'd have gotten a better piece of toast if I lit the $300 on fire and waved a slice of bread over the flames. I got online today to buy a new toaster, and decided to swing by here to warn any prospective buyers of this Dualit away! 30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:  FIRST SAW AT RITZ CARLTON IN HONG KONG!!!, By A Customer This review is from: Dualit Classic 4-Slice Toaster, Chrome (Kitchen) THE FULL STORY I first encountered a Dualit toaster while staying at the Ritz Carlton in Hong Kong. The hotel provided an enormous buffet, part of which included a big basket of breads that could be toasted. The hotel's 4-slice Dualit was in constant use. I was impressed both by its uncomplicated design and its ability to make toast in about a minute (much to the dismay of several hotel guests, who left a slice inside too long and came back to find it was black!) First, the looks. The Dualit is sleek. Although they come in colors, the traditional model is shiny stainless steel. The controls are simple - a toggle switch (which controls whether the heating elements turn on for 2 slots or all 4 slots) and a timer. It is somewhat retro looking and very solid. Although I am not a big fan of keeping appliances on the counter, I make an exception for the Dualit. Note: If you have limited counterspace, the Dualit may not be for you. It definitely takes up more space than your average...Read more |
