Since toast is a typical breakfast for families, you can expect that every kitchen will have a toaster. And now, you will find toasters that could toast two, four, or even six slices of bread. But normally, for medium sized families, a 4 slice toaster is most likely used. It toasts more bread in a lesser amount of time. And to make sure you buy the right toaster, here are some things you may want to consider to avoid putting your money into waste.
The first thing you have to look into a 4 slice toaster is how wide and deep the slots are. This is so that it does not just accommodate thin slices and smaller breads. With a deeper and wider slot, this will allow you to toast bigger and thicker breads. Make sure that the heating bars are thin enough so it heats up faster, and at the same time, heats the bread evenly. The racks should also be high enough to easily pull out smaller pieces of bread without difficulty. If you toast frozen food, you might want to find one that has a defroster so that you can first defrost it before proceeding to toasting, to ensure that it is fully cooked. A pause button will also be convenient to allow the user to check if the toast is brown enough, or if it needs to continue without having to turn off the toaster completely and having to set it again. Two good features as well are reheat and countdown timers. Reheating will be very convenient to avoid further burning of already toasted bread, and the countdown will allow you to see how soon the toasts are going to pop out. It will also be best to get a toaster with a crumb tray to eliminate, or at least minimize the mess you have to clean up. Also, consider getting a toaster with longer warranty periods, which will allow you to use your toaster for a longer time. And, lastly, make sure you get a toaster that matches the style or color of your kitchen, so it won't end up being an eye sore.
4 Slice Toaster
There sure are different brands of 4 slice toasters available out in the market that offer these features, although you cannot expect that one toaster will have all features in one. Just find what benefits you the most, and is worth the money you will be spending. With just a little research, you won't go wrong when you head out and get yourself your very own toaster.
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Back to Basics TEM4500 4-Slot Egg-and-Muffin Toaster Feature
- 4-slice toaster makes egg-and-muffin sandwiches in about 4 minutes
- Toasts while steam-poaching eggs and warming pre-cooked meat
- Egg/toast, toast, and egg functions; hard- or soft-boil up to 8 eggs
- Dual control panel; bagel and defrost settings; shade control; cord storage
- Measures approximately 16 by 11 by 8 inches; 1-year warranty
Back to Basics TEM4500 4-Slot Egg-and-Muffin Toaster Overview
The Back to Basics 4-slot Egg and Muffin Toaster toasts bread, English muffins, bagels or croissants at the same time it steam-poaches the egg and warms the pre-cooked meat. In about four minutes, this multi-function toaster makes a delicious egg and muffin sandwich at home. Also hard- or soft- boils up to 8 eggs at a time.Available In Stock. |
