It seems like most toasters don't have a slot long enough to fit my bread. How long is the slot?
256104
They are standard openings. I have no problems to report with this toaster in over a year of use
256105
The slots are not extra long. I have toasted longer bread though. The slots are deeper so the toast, while sitting an angle, did toast. Hope this helps.
256106
The slot is 5"long. I cut larger specialty breads is half which makes it perfect for the toaster. This toaster has many specialty functions such as a defrost cycle. It works well and does not take up room on the counter.
2246504
I agree that the slots are big enough for sliced bagels, not a whole bagel. The heating elements themselves do not move closer to the bread/bagels, there are so-called 'clamps' that once the bread is lowered into the toaster, it will close/lock in the bread, from both sides to hold the bread in the middle of the heating elements so that the bread does not lean to one side or the other. It then releases when toasting is complete and rises to the top. Personally I think this helps to toast evenly on both sides.
1587303
Its just shy of 6"long and 6" deep. It fits bigger slices than your typical "white bread" slices. I too was not sure as to whether to buy this toaster or not. I can assure you that I am quite happy with the toaster and its many functions
1832540
The slots measure 5-3/8". Have no problem toasting BEEFSTEAK HEARTY RYE which is exactly 6". The toaster is deep enough to accept bread at a slight angle and still toast completely.Hope this helps!
1285037
Regular bread slices fit very well. So far, it's the best toaster I've had.
1507838
I love this toaster. Slots measure 4" deep and 5 1/4" long. Hope this helps.
936576
They are about normal size for a toaster slot. I'm not sure longer bread would fit in this either without curling or getting stuck.
1832539
The slots measure 5-3/8". Have no problem toasting BEEFSTEAK HEARTY RYE which is exactly 6". The toaster is deep enough to accept bread at a slight angle and still toast completely. Hope this helps!
1131493
I toast bagels in it all the time with no problem if that helps! as far as the length, I have no experience with 'artisan breads'! sorry...
1785245
It takes a normal size slice of bread. I had an "oversized" loaf of bread the other day and had to cut the slice in half to fit into the toaster. This is not a problem with us, however, because we use Sarah Lee or a similar loaf. We have done bagels without a problem. The slots are wider than our former toaster. As far as I know it only comes in red. I did have toast pop out of the toaster a few times. Update Nov. 3, 2013: This toaster worked for about six months, then died. I do not recommend buying it.
987332
The slot it 10 inches long and opens to 2 1/2 inches wide. I love this toaster. When it comes to kitchen appliances it is the best investment I have made.
408525
I ordered the BTA 820 model toaster and I returned it because if the slot widths being tooshort I had ask for the long slots for longer pieces of bread and that one was too shortmeasuring about 5 - 1/2 ". Sorry I can't answer the question.
308638
The slots seem to be wide enough. I have toasted Brownberry and Beefsteak bread in it no problem.
227515
The toaster slot is 6" long and 2" wide. Very ample for large bagel or thick toast. That is one of the reasons I like this model. All the others were very stingy in slot size. Hope this helps.
1543522
It's a large toaster and will take up almost a square foot of counter space. It fits bagels comfortably. Smaller bread sizes get help out of the toaster with the middle levers that lift the toast further up so that you don't burn your fingers. I've found long bread slices don't fit as well. Usually, I have to pressure them a bit to make the length fit. Over all I'm satisfied with this toaster.
704084
About 1 1/4 inch slots will fit a half bagel slice. But this is a horrible toaster. Beware. Read negative reviews.
517768
The slots are ten inches long. Highly recommend this toaster. It is the best toaster we have ever owned. Well made with many unique features.