T-fal 5332002 Classic Avante 4-Slice 6-Setting Toaster with Bagel Option, Black

 (52 customer reviews)

When I decided I wanted to upgrade from a two-slice toaster to one that accommodated four slices, I researched the possibilities by visiting many stores, asking friends for recommendations, and reading reviews here. I finally settled on this T-Fal Avante toaster, which comes in shiny chrome metal and black plastic, with wide but short slots for four slices of bread. Perhaps the best feature is its dual toasting system, with two slots working independently of the other two, allowing for different settings and different start times. The slots are angled forward, and have lifts to raise the toast higher out of the slots upon completion of the toasting cycle. The two special settings, bagel browning (single side toasting) and reheat, apply to only one side - two slots - of the toaster. Both sides have independent cancel buttons. The back of the machine is flat, and so can be placed flush against a backsplash. The browning is even as long as both pieces of bread are the same...Read more

We bought this toaster after diligent review of published opinions. I was apprehensive about the failure rate but the features and aesthetics influenced me to overlook the bad reviews. The toaster worked for one week - maybe 20 slices of toast. (it is just the two of us). The left-hand hi-lift handle went bad, cocked sideways and jammed.
Amazon was impressively efficient in the return process and I will continue to shop confidently at their website, I just won't buy another T-Fal appliance.

I've been searching for about 3 months for THE toaster. I bought this and am very happy with it. After unboxing it, I was suprised as to how big it is. I will now have to find an appropriate name for it. He's a big boy. The style is above all appealing to the eye and it does toast well. I'm very satisfied. Money well spent.