Dualit 2 Slice Toaster Stainless Steel | Minimax

The NewGen 2 slice toaster in Porcelain arrived in a very sturdy box and was immediately unpacked and, as per instructions, pre-conditioned: this is simply to be , after removing all packing, turned on empty for a couple of minutes. I guess this burns off any unwanted residues.We have successfully and satisfactorily toasted several bread types, in different shapes and sizes,including bagels and hot cross buns.Toasting is consistently good and even.We previously had a toaster which reached 17 years old before acting up as it was mechanically worn out, but it was not as even a toaster as the Dualit.The Dualit toaster makes the claim of sustainability, being of high quality and designed to be repairable, I hope I am still around to see it last until at least 2039 .

We have always had Dualit toasters, but of the bigger 4 or 6 slot variety, at our main house. Just my daughter and I are living in a much smaller apartment now for most of the time, for her school, and so we decided to get a more compact version of our favourite toaster. The 2 slot is adorable! And practical. Highly recommended for small countertops or just one or two people.

I'm a little disappointed with this toaster, for the price I would have expected a lot more.The first problem is that the slots slope diagonally, so if you're toasting anything circular like a crumpet or a scotch pancake, it can roll down and toast unevenly.The proheat elements are very sensitive; 5 seconds too long and you've gone from bread to cinders in an instant, meaning you can't really walk away and do another job whilst you're waiting for your toast, you have to watch it like a hawk.I also found it quite tricky to retrieve smaller, softer items from the toaster as the manual ejector squashes them up against the side. Paired with the super-duper proheat elements, I've ended up with a few cremations!The crumb tray came quite scratched but on ... MoreI'm a little disappointed with this toaster, for the price I would have expected a lot more.The first problem is that the slots slope diagonally, so if you're toasting anything circular like a crumpet or a scotch pancake, it can roll down and toast unevenly.The proheat elements are very sensitive; 5 seconds too long and you've gone from bread to cinders in an instant, meaning you can't really walk away and do another job whilst you're waiting for your toast, you have to watch it like a hawk.I also found it quite tricky to retrieve smaller, softer items from the toaster as the manual ejector squashes them up against the side. Paired with the super-duper proheat elements, I've ended up with a few cremations!The crumb tray came quite scratched but on researching I found that this was a common problem with Dualit toasters.The only plus side is the design; the NewGen looks very trendy in my kitchen but whilst it might make my Instagram feed look pretty, I'd rather have a decent slice of toast.Save your money!