Smeg TSF01CRUK Retro Style 2 Slice Toaster - Cream, Red / 4 Slice- Traditional

The quality of this toaster is just fab compared to the usual 50 quid toaster . This one actually does what it says , the defrost button works and doesn’t make the bread soggy, the reheat button works and the toast is as good as new . And the temp buttons are easy to use and actually does what they say . And you can fit bagels in and thick bread with ease. Well worth the money in my view as we’ve got through 3 cheaper toasters in 12 months . And above all it looks great !

An excellent toaster!

Having ordered a Dualit toaster which arrived defective, I was really downhearted as Dualit to me was the Rolls Royce of toastersMy wife orders the Smeg roster to replace it and it is truly excellent.Easy to use with easy controls, toast is done as it should be!Quality is equal to the Dualit and as yet I've experienced no issuesBtw John Lewis were EXCELLENT to deal with; when the Dualit proved to be faulty I couldnt have hoped for better customer service to return it and then replace it with the Smeg

Disappointing quality

Had a new kitchen and decided to splash out on a smeg toaster. The first one went back because the pop out crumb tray mechanism didn't work. Overall the quality isn't what I'd expect for something with this price tag. Many of the component parts are plastic, not metal. The bread is not uniformly toasted: one side always less cooked than the other. There is a very annoying lip around the toasting slots which catches all the crumbs and requires a small brush to remove them. So in terms of design and function I am disappointed in smeg. I wouldn't buy this brand again.

Great toaster

I had this in the chrome option. It looks so smart! Excellent toaster with all the settings etc you would need to do the toast just as you like it. I have the matching kettle as well which makes a great looking pair in the kitchen. It delivers on style and function. Very pleased.

Nice looking, average performance

OK, so it is smart, from a distance. The round control knobs feel lightweight and flimsey which is surprising on a fairly expensive item. Toasting is fairly even but varies from one side to the other on the same slice eg one side toasted as wanted, the other side overdone. It toasts fairly quickly and the slots are nice and wide. Overall its about as good as a basic four slot toaster but nicer looking.

Really poor performance

The one thing a toaster really needs to do is toast a sliced piece of bread evenly. All four slots in this obscenely overpriced toaster fail to toast the bread properly. This is room temperature average width sliced bread - one side a nice shade of brown, the other - slightly warm. Closer inspection shows the heating elements "stitched" randomly in each section, some flat, some curved closer to the toast, so there is no wonder there is no even performance. It is also massive, what have they put inside it to make it need to be so chunky? I'm feeling a fool for spending a disgusting amount of money on a toaster that never fails to annoy and disappoint in equal measure every time I use it. Along with the dud Smeg kettle, it looks like this brand is mocking us who are ... MoreThe one thing a toaster really needs to do is toast a sliced piece of bread evenly. All four slots in this obscenely overpriced toaster fail to toast the bread properly. This is room temperature average width sliced bread - one side a nice shade of brown, the other - slightly warm. Closer inspection shows the heating elements "stitched" randomly in each section, some flat, some curved closer to the toast, so there is no wonder there is no even performance. It is also massive, what have they put inside it to make it need to be so chunky? I'm feeling a fool for spending a disgusting amount of money on a toaster that never fails to annoy and disappoint in equal measure every time I use it. Along with the dud Smeg kettle, it looks like this brand is mocking us who are stupid enough to think that we needed to spend £300 on a kettle and toaster.

Review of Smeg TSF03CRUK Four Slice Toaster In Cream -

Very expensive toaster, but the weight and quality feels very good. Love how it looks too. Does its job very well with a very even coloured toast on both sides. Only had for a month, but hope the quality pays off in the long run.

Stylish But Pricey

I bought this to match a Smeg blender I already have in white. Love the brand and it's retro style. The toaster is what it is ... a toaster, does what it says on the tin. It has wider slots than my previous much cheaper one. Settings are easy to use. The one thing I've noticed is that it doesn't drop hardly any crumbs underneath and actually collects them in the push out trays below .... Yes finally a toaster that collects crumbs! Looks super stylish. The only reason I've given it 4 stars is the price. It is basically a toaster and like most things you're paying for the brand. Also like the fact you can get extra accessories like a warming rack which for the price would've been nice to be included. I do recommend Smeg as a brand though and have a few of their products.

Stylish appliance that makes awesome toast

Excellent stylish toaster that makes lovely toast with multiple settings for your preference. Looks the part too. A very large toaster in comparison to the matching kettle but if placed correctly not too noticeable for size difference. Well worth getting the 4 slice for a family.