This 4 slice toaster from KitchenAid offers modern features with a classic style. It is part of the Artisan collection and coordinates beautifully with other items in the range. The KitchenAid Artisan 4 Slice Toaster in Almond Cream features one touch motorised lift control that lifts and lowers the bread into the toaster. This function can also be initiated mid-toasting cycle so you can check on the progress of your toast. There are seven shade settings to choose from in order to provide you with toast exactly the way you like it. With an illuminated display it is easy to see the toasting shade and function chosen. This blue LCD screen also shows a countdown timer to indicate how long the toast has left until it is done. Both slots have an extra wide width of 3.8cm, allowing you to fit thick bread, English muffins, crumpets and sliced bagels. Four buttons are positioned vertically on the front of the KitchenAid Artisan Toaster that offers Keep Warm, Crumpet and Defrost functions. Each of these options pre-selects the toasting shade except for Keep Warm as this keeps your food warm for up to one minute after toasting. This toaster is easy to keep clean thanks to the full width removable crumb tray that can be placed in the top rack of your dishwasher. The full metal construction is durable and makes the KitchenAid Artisan Toaster 4 Slice in Almond Cream a practical and stylish choice.