So, there is no auto pop up for the top toaster? It just sits and burns if you walk away?
1009768
Yes - there is an auto pop-up!! Set the toaster dial to whatever darkness level you want and it pops up when it's done. If it's set too high, it'll burn. Too low - you'll get a warm slice of bread. But if yours doesn't pop up - return it. there's something wrong!!
1009769
My toaster oven works great. Turn the toaster part down. Mine is set on 4. Golden brown.
1009770
sorry, I never used the toasting part...I can not answer that. I only use the little oven compartment to melt string cheese in my breakfast croissant, and sometimes to re-heat previously fried zucchini or similar food in the oven. I am pretty sure the toaster pops the toasted bread if you use it. The manufacturer is a well known brand; they can not afford to put on the market a toaster that fails to pop the toasted bread.
1009771
Not that it matters to me, I gave the unit away as soon as I found it was not what I realy wanted. I also am sorry that I purchased it because it was not the quality I expected from HB.
1009772
No, there IS an auto pop-up for the toaster. And you can set it to toast anywhere from light to dark. Our works great! I have no idea why another comment indicated the quality of the product was not up to par. The only 'complaint' we have is that the 'oven' compartment is very small and its height clearance is minimal as well.
2090723
The toast goes down by itself once yoou have pushed the "toast" button. I love my toaster but the word "toast" on the button faded away. The toaster overall is excellent except for that.
911133
Almost all toasters, including all the ones I have had through the years, remain very, very hot to the touch on top immediately after shut-off. This is quite normal. You need to wait ten minutes before safely touching the top.
640589
I don't see coming out the FRONT of any toaster, that would be odd! We bought this 4 slice toaster, because it was rated number 1 with consumer reports! We haven't opened it yet as our Breville Toaster Oven does a beautiful job on toast, muffing, bagels, etc., and I don't have to clutter the countertop with another appliance! We are taking the toaster to our other house where the 5 yr. old Kitchen Aid toaster, has died, which means I haven't taken this toaster out of the box! If you're tight on space, go for the Breville Toaster Oven. It is a DREAM and got it thru Amazon. We are only two people & I hardly EVER use the large electric oven!,,, I don't see coming out the FRONT of any toaster, that would be odd! We bought this 4 slice toaster, because it was rated number 1 with consumer reports! We haven't opened it yet as our Breville Toaster Oven does a beautiful job on toast, muffing, bagels, etc., and I don't have to clutter the countertop with another appliance! We are taking the toaster to our other house where the 5 yr. old Kitchen Aid toaster, has died, which means I haven't taken this toaster out of the box! If you're tight on space, go for the Breville Toaster Oven. It is a DREAM and got it thru Amazon. We are only two... » Read More I don't see coming out the FRONT of any toaster, that would be odd! We bought this 4 slice toaster, because it was rated number 1 with consumer reports! We haven't opened it yet as our Breville Toaster Oven does a beautiful job on toast, muffing, bagels, etc., and I don't have to clutter the countertop with another appliance! We are taking the toaster to our other house where the 5 yr. old Kitchen Aid toaster, has died, which means I haven't taken this toaster out of the box! If you're tight on space, go for the Breville Toaster Oven. It is a DREAM and got it thru Amazon. We are only two people & I hardly EVER use the large electric oven!,,, « Show Less
226926
If it is the same model as mine, you need to have the top dial on 450 - toast. The botton dial, you turn to the left until the light comes on. You wll ned to watch what you are toasting - this morning I forgot a bagel and almost burned it. I also occasionally have to make sure the plug is in the socket correctly. I do not leave the toaster oven plugged in.
2055801
This design won't save you from a singe. The pop up distance seems only normal. I have to use tongs for smaller slices that are about the size of smallish English muffins. With the toaster on a powerstrip, the power can be turned off for digging deep with metal tongs.
1093705
I wish I could tell you that I doesn't get hot, but it does. For an average adult that's more aware, you can get away with leanin on the unit and just have a bit of scare with the warmth of the top. Nothing that will burn to damage severely. I would say if you had it around kids, just simply aware them and show them got hot it gets.... It is a great toaster and can be used in great amounts!
395708
I never had a smell or odor emitted from this toaster. Can it be your outlet that is causing the problem? If not, send it back as defective and request replacement or refund.
1642042
Sorry to hear that. Mine's about three years old, and I haven't had the problem. However, if yours is still under warranty and the company offers to replace it if you pay the shipping, be warned that the shipping costs as much as a new toaster.
1743954
It doesn't stay down if it's not plugged in. If it's plugged in & it won't stay down, return it!! I had my first one for 10 years before I broke down & got the same one again. One heating element had gone out. This is a really good toaster, so if it won't stay down... it's broken & exchange it. The warranty is really good!
1562306
the problem is that larger than normal mass produced white bread have a difficult time fitting in the toaster slots. I have to flip the bread to toast it all and that means parts of the bread get more heat than the rest. If I watch it the entire time I can head this off, but I thought the toaster was automatic so I wouldn't have to stand there the whole time. Mine is the four slot type.
1190804
No bell. I have been really pleased with this toaster. When the toast releases from the toasting cycle - you hear the release - as it pops up to the top - but there are no bells.
1903770
Yes it does. But honestly I would look for another toaster. This one pooped out on us after a year and half. It burned the toast or toasted unevenly. The function knob is very poorly designed. Its difficult to distinguish the settings.
605473
I wanted to amend my information in my last answer, since I used my toaster this morning and paid close attention. The answer is still "No" there is not a beep, but I always hear the toaster popping up, plus since there is a timer on the front, you know when to come back and check if you can't hear it pop up. Also, Setting #2 is 2:30 min. Setting #3 is 3:15. Setting #4 is 3:40. I didn't check Setting #1 or 5 because I don't ever use those.
846024
Sorry, I no longer have the toaster. It was not a very good toaster.For the price, I expected excellent toast. After trying three different long slice toasters, I have given up.If I need to toast long bread I use the oven.The replacement toaster was a fraction of this one and toasts to near perfection.
366842
It does seem slower then most other toasters but it also depends on how dark you want the toast. There is a timer that you can watch as it progresses to your desired level which helps you know how soon your toast will pop up. I love that feature!
401265
No, that is its only drawback. In every other way it is the perfect toaster. I happen to like its more smaller size as it does not take up so much room on the counter and I absolutely love its features. The best toaster I have ever had!