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4 Slice Toaster Information: A Guide

jawsarticles | Apr 19, 2010 |

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2- There are so many choices when thinking about toasters, and every company is trying to sell you theirs! Some features are more important than others, but it's hard to tell which. In this guide, I would like to discuss the most important things to look for when shopping for a 4 slice toaster. Then I'll help you get started with specific models.

A 4 slice toaster's main function, toasting 4 slices of bread to whatever point you desire, is obviously the most important. Look first for whether the toaster you're looking at can do this well when you read reviews. It seems obvious, but it's shocking how many appliances cannot effectively perform their most basic tasks.

There are 2 basic types of 4 slice toasters, those with digital controls, and those with the classic dial. Once you've decided which you prefer, look at how many elements are on each side of the toaster. There should be the same amount +/- 1. Then you'll have evenly toasted bread.

Also think about what kinds of things you're planning on cooking in your toaster. Sure, you'll be making toast with regular old sandwich bread, but what else will you be making? By this I mean: if you're a bagel lover, you need a toaster that has a bagel mode. When you turn on this feature, only one of the bagel's sides will be toasted, thus leaving the outside warm and pristine. In addition to alternative settings, (like a frozen food feature for things like waffles) some 4 slice toaster models can hold a wider variety of of baked goods thanks to a larger opening. If you toast a lot of rolls, large, fresh bread or bagels, you should make sure they will fit in the toaster, as models vary by width and depth.

Aside from how the 4 slice toaster you're looking at cooks, try to find out how it cleans. The 2 most important things to consider are: 1: Is the crumb tray deep enough, so that when it fills up, the crumbs won't burn? and 2: Does it slide out easily?

Once you've figured out that the model you choose can do all these things, the rest is up to you. You'll find 4 slice toaster models in a variety of shapes and sizes, as well as colors. You're sure to find something that fits in your kitchen! Good luck!

Here are a few of the most highly rated 4 slice toasters on Amazon.com.

Haier TST240SS Stainless-Steel Long-Slot 4-Slice Digital Toaster
Black & Decker T4030 4-Slice Toaster
Breville BTA840XL Die-Cast 4-Slice Smart Toaster
T-Fal TT7461002 Avante Deluxe 4-Slice Toaster, Black