BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster with Extra-Wide Slots, Black with Stainless Steel Accents, including Crumb Tray

The extra-wide slots in the Black+Decker 4-slice Toaster was put to the test immediately, as we eat an awful lot of bagels as a family. The fit was perfect - even leaving a bit of room on the sides. As far as the toasting goes, the settings are perfect. Don't know anyone that would use 1-3, but 4-6 will give you the perfect toasted bread of your choice. In addition, it looks really nice on the counter. Highly recommended.

The Black and Decker four slice toaster is an attractive and extremely well designed appliance. It operates well, and I finally looking forward to having evenly toasted bread and bagels. I'll also like the nicely browned waffles and English muffins it can toast. For the last several years we went to a toaster oven. While the little oven is great for small baking jobs, it does a poor job as a toaster. The Black and Decker toaster will hold the items to be toasted in the center of the heating element. The extra wide slots have self-adjusting guides hug the item to be toasted in the very center of the slot causing both sides to be browned evenly. The controls are easy to use and situated center each lift lever. There is a bagel and muffin knob as well as a "frozen" button that is great for those frozen waffles. Beneath the toaster are tabs on each corner that allow the cord to be wound up. I find this to be a problem, though, and so I just tuck the cord behind the toaster when it is not in use. Also on the bottom are two easy to open and close crumb doors cleaning. The toaster is very attractive with a brushed stainless steel front and polished stainless top. The sides and rear are a shiny black plastic. It looks good sitting out on our counter. Other than the cord winder the toaster is first class.