Junk. Do not buy this toaster
920655
The first toaster worked one time. It was returned and a replacement was sent. That toaster never worked at all. Nice concept but terrible execution. Obviously there is no quality control at the Chinese factory and none once the toasters reach the U.S. You'd think each would be tested at least once before shipping. No. This product is an embarrassment for Amazon and I would urge them to drop this item and the vendor.
4067803
From the start the toaster did not lift bread, bagels or waffles out enough from the slots to grab them without burning your fingers after toasting. The real problem though was the near fire it started when a waffle NEVER popped up. When the smoke cleared and we dumped the toaster over outside a very black waffle fell out. You get what you pay for. The Waring return policy for what is a defective, one month old product is to have the customer PAY to ship it 100+ miles away to be REPAIRED. Seriously?
Save your money and the headache.
4006780
Worst toaster we ever bought. The left slots toast one side of our toast too dark while the other side of the same toast is barely toasted. The right side slots don't toast until after you have run the toast through at least 2 cycles with the dial turned to the darkest selection. I highly DON'T RECOMMEND this toaster.
4825438
I bought the toaster in June 2014 for my Husband for Father's Day. Last month it started beeping for no reason. So we had to unplug it between uses. Not a big deal. This morning the toaster's controls on the front stopped working, so we can not lighten or darken the toasting. Obviously, I think a toaster should last longer than this one did, so this is why I rated it low. I would not recommend purchasing this toaster.
4664881
I bought this because I needed a basic toaster without the bells and whistles.  Aside from inconsistently browning a slice of bread, my complaint is that it started overheating after 4 months of use.

I always pull the plug out of the socket after each use to avoid a fire hazard.  Well, I got it anyway!  One day after toasting just one slice of bread, I went to pull the plug out of the socket and noticed that the plug and the first inch of the cord were hot.  The next day, after again toasting just one slice of bread, the sides of the toaster were hot.

This piece of junk is toast.  It's going to the e-waste recycling center.  Although it's still under warranty, I don't want this poor excuse for a toaster.  Instead, I bought a 1970's Proctor Silex on ebay.  At least it will last for several years and won't set the house on fire!

LET'S REVOLT!  INSTEAD OF BUYING CRAP (DANGEROUS CRAP) FROM CHINA, BUY USED USA-MADE PRODUCTS IN THRIFT STORES AND ON EBAY.
1915392
I am so disappointed in this toaster. I loved the look, the size, the features, yatta, yatta, yatta, but when it comes down to toasting - yuck. It can almost burn one side but just warm the flip side of the bread. Very uneven. The heating wiring doesn't work uniformly.  SO - NO MATTER HOW YOU LIKE THE LOOK OR THE PRICE - pass this one by. If it weren't past the time I could return this, I would. What a disappointment. IF the maker had focused on the primary purpose of this unit, it'd be perfect. As it is, it's not.
3069601
Well I have had this toaster just over a year now.  It doesn't pop up any more, this causes the toast to burn unless your watching it and physically pop it up.  Not safe at all could catch fire.  I told my kids not to use it unless they stay and watch it.  I called Frigidaire the other day to see if it is still under warranty.  They said it had a one year warranty and that they may or may not be able to help me out.  Send them a copy of the receipt and they would get back to me.  So far no CALL and no Response.  Will see how this turns out.  Hopefully they step up and take care of a slightly out of warranty toaster that started acting up back in November but didn't do it all the time.

So for now I would have to say STAY AWAY from this toaster.
4165248
This item was purchased in December. From the start, it has been a disappointment. As cool as it looks, seeing your toast will not save it from overtoasting or burning, as the toaster is very uneven. It's pretty weak too, making it necessary to toast twice. It's also not very big, the actual slot will fit two bagsl halves, but it is both shallow and narrow. Two pices of 'standard' bread barely fit, and you might have to overlap. The top is never done and the bottom gets burn marks from the elements.

The kickers is, it's the last week of August, so after 8 months of light use, it's died. I am having a heck of a time with getting any kind of refund. Despite the fact it was a waste and a big mistake based on appearance over quality, I'm almost glad I need a new toaster, because this one is such crap.

I had been thinking of getting rid of it before it broke, and considering how much it cost and how generally persnickety toasters are, you know this one must have REALLY sucked to warrant junking before it even died.
3366288
I bought this toaster about 18 months ago and I have used it about 2 or 3 times a month since then.  It only toasted well on one side but I was willing to put up with that. I used the egg cooking portion  very rarely and it really seemed like it was more work than it was worth - but I figured I can deal with it. BUT today the toaster stopped working completely. It will not heat, cook, toast - nothing. There is no toast crumb build up as I clean that every time I use the toaster. I removed the bottom plate to see if there was a loos or disconnected wire but there appears to be none. I say appears to be because it is not possible to remove the houseing completely. There are two circut boards in it, but I could not see them well enough to figure out if something has come unsoldered. In short, this toaster is a complete waste of money. If I could, I would ask for my $35 back and give it no stars but that is not an option. DO NOT BUY THIS!
1422869
It makes lousy toast.  Either burned or raw.  Messy, poorly controlled.  It is cheap, looks cheap, and works cheap.  Our last electric toaster lasted from 1951 until 2014.  I will be surprised if we get more than two years
2446557
Update: I've changed my review from 1 star to 4 for two reasons:
1) Black and Decker customer service responded VERY quickly to my original negative review and offered me a replacement.  Upon receiving that offer, I decided to examine the toaster more closely and realized that...
2) A small polished rock (my kid's) had gotten into the toaster, preventing the bread from getting toasted properly.

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I received this at the beginning of August. 3 months later, it ceased to toast well. For some reason, it only toasts a little portion of the bread near the back of the slots.  Having read through the troubelshooting and cleaning tips, and having performed those steps, I find the toaster un-improved.  I'm very disappointed, especially because this item is listed as a Best Seller. I suppose at under twenty dollars, it might be considered disposable.

Hope this helps!
3909490
Bought this based on the reviews to replace a cheap $12 toaster I bought about 3 years ago.  This Hamilton Beach toaster is so cheaply made, I can't even describe it....much worse than my old $12 toaster.  The issues:  1)  On a single slice of bread, you will get a "burned to a crisp, end (totally black and smoking) and on the other end, totally not toasted.  If a toaster can't toast, what's the point.  2) element that squeezes the bread when you depress the handle doesn't even touch the bread in certain areas.  3) Handle that you push down was bent to the right and not level.  Really cheap springy feeling.

This product is just awful and I'm returning it immediately.  Thank you Amazon for making the return process easy.  I'm so glad I kept my $12 old toaster.  It's beat up and ugly, but at least it does its job and toast bread evenly.
2760434
I purchased this toaster in March 2014.  It worked OK for a few months.  It has a "bagel" button, which I used once.  Since then the toaster only toasts on one side, which is the "bagel" function.  I turned off the bagel function multiple times.  The bagel light goes off, but the toaster still only toasts on one side.  The return capability expired a few months ago, so all I can do is write this review to warn off other potential buyers.  I am ready to throw this almost new toaster in the trash and go to a local store and buy a new one.

I did just send an e-mail to Waring Customer Service, requesting their resolution of this faulty product.  Thanks to other customers of Amazon who posted comments on this website and suggested contacting Waring directly.  We'll see if I receive a response.
1887457
I purchased this toaster in the 4 slice version.  It is a great looking toaster and I figured being Hamilton Beach I counln't go wrong.  It was over $50.  We usually try to buy top of the line so that we don't have to deal with problems.  Within 2 months it stopped working.  We woke up one morning and the lights were out and it would not work at all.  I returned that one to the store figuring it was a fluke and exchanged it for another one.  The new toaster lasted 7 months!  The same exact thing happened.  It just stopped working.  We woke up one morning and this time only one side stopped working.  The other two slots still worked.  I won't buy another Hamilton Beach again.
2542969
I have had this toaster oven for less than 2 months.  It has never lived up the the reviews.  It does not toast evenly and will not hold 4 slices of bread.  Forget about baking in it.  2 days ago, I was making my toast as I do every morning, settings always the same.  Kitchen started to fill with smoke, I opened the door and the toast started flaming.  To make a long story short, I got the fire out without getting injured.  I will never buy a Black and Decker product again.
3102710
I'm Disappointed with this toaster, Looks is all it has going for it.
As far as functions go, not so good. No. 1, It does not do a good job on Beagles, booth the heating elements are at the same intensity with the beagle button activated and the led light is on. No. 2, The heat control knob does not have any sensitivity in any of the setting's. No. 3, Don't forget to unplug this toaster after use, If the mechanism fails, It can cause a fire.

This Toasters is a cheep imitation of a toaster, I would not recommended the,
Cuisinart CPT-160-Brushed Stainless Toaster to anyone.

Lloyd
3567207
Most importantly, it does not toast evenly and I have to re-toast the uncooked part - a real pain. Second, it is cheaply made and poorly engineered: the power cord is attached to the front and goes under the toaster; the temperature is flimsy. Will send it to the dump when I replace it with something that works properly.