I notice the wattage is only about 2/3 that of other toasters. Doesn't this make for long toast times?
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I haven't noticed a longer time. I cook for 7 people and it seems fast enough.
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Maybe a little bit longer but my family, some of them quite particular, do love this toaster and it gets used multiple times a day.
1317365
yes it does take longer to toast. I dumped my Krups for a Hamilton Beach. It takes just as long. Disappointed !!!!!
1317366
having owned cheap as well as expensive models (this one being in the middle range) I haven't noticed any difference.
1317367
I haven't noticed that it takes longer. But now that you say that my toast has never burnt. I even used it for bagels and it toasted fine.
2011798
Mine had a bit of a smell the first time I used it. I just threw the first two pieces of toast away, and it has been fine since. If your toaster still smells after 2 or 3 times, there may be a problem with your toaster.
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Hi Al, The stamped area on the bottom indicates 900 Watts, Just to double check; I checked it with my watt meter and it measured 900 watts. I like the toaster in that it is consistent from slice to slice, the only criticism that I have is that one side is just slightly darker than the other, but I mean just a bit, no one would notice that. Jim
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It clearly is marked "950W" on the bottom of the toaster, so I'm not sure where the "1800W" stems from. I do know that the cheap toasters average 700W. I can only say if you love a crunchy bagel or crispy English muffin, this is your dream toaster! Hope this helps!
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I've had mine a couple years now without a problem, but I don't use it that much. Seems like a decent toaster though.
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I got mine 2011 still working, mind I don't make toast every day. Just a little slow compared to old toaster that is probably because they made the slots wider so the coils are further away from the toast.
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Mine does that, too. I just put it on a lower setting and flip the bread so it toasts more evenly. I perfected this technique with my last toaster which didn't toast one side at all. One of my goals in life is to find a toaster that toasts both sides equally. Until then, this one is fine.
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All toasters are made this way. I can attest to that. I have bought several models now in hopes of finding one with the cord coming out the back. My electrical sockets are higher up on my kitchen wall and I've tried several models and the coords are NOT long enough to reach the socket unless I turn the toaster around to be facing the wall. Totally unacceptable. I've decided not to have a toaster anymore. Just going to use my oven broiler for now on.
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This is not an issue for me. I store my toaster in a drawer when not in use so always unplug it after use. When I plug it back in, the lights come on to whatever the last setting was. It's a feature I rather like as I'm not always toasting the same sort of thing. It lets me know if I have to reset it lighter or darker before I put the whole wheat bread, bagel, whatever in the toaster.
2010128
This is late but no it does not toast evenly. Neither top to bottom, nor side to side, but it is still the coolest toaster available. I've had my 4 slice for a couple of years and would buy another if needed.
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I would say look for a dedicated commercial toaster. This takes roughly 2 mins per cycle. If it was used in a small mom and pops restaurant I think it wouldn't last as long you'd want with the constant use. Look for a commercial toaster with a moving grate.
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The toaster has a timed setting anywhere from 30 seconds to 5 1/2 minutes. I don't like my toast brown, I like it lightly toasted.....that means medium to me. It takes about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes (depending on what you consider medium). Once you find how long it takes to get your toast to your liking, you will never have to keep checking on your toast, just set the time. There is no low, medium or high setting, only one temp setting. I think it ridiculous to spend $200 bucks on a toaster, but this toaster is worth every single penny and I would do it again!!!! Extremely happy with it :o) Once the timer is finished, the toast rises up and stops cooking, burnt toast never again!!! The toaster has a timed setting anywhere from 30 seconds to 5 1/2 minutes. I don't like my toast brown, I like it lightly toasted.....that means medium to me. It takes about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes (depending on what you consider medium). Once you find how long it takes to get your toast to your liking, you will never have to keep checking on your toast, just set the time. There is no low, medium or high setting, only one temp setting. I think it ridiculous to spend $200 bucks on a toaster, but this toaster is worth every single penny and I would do it again!!!! Extremely happy with it :o) Once... » Read More The toaster has a timed setting anywhere from 30 seconds to 5 1/2 minutes. I don't like my toast brown, I like it lightly toasted.....that means medium to me. It takes about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes (depending on what you consider medium). Once you find how long it takes to get your toast to your liking, you will never have to keep checking on your toast, just set the time. There is no low, medium or high setting, only one temp setting. I think it ridiculous to spend $200 bucks on a toaster, but this toaster is worth every single penny and I would do it again!!!! Extremely happy with it :o) Once the timer is finished, the toast rises up and stops cooking, burnt toast never again!!! « Show Less
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i dont know, i returned mine because it toasted unevenly. one side dark on side light or untoasted.
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Howdy, We have been using this toaster for a couple years. It does pretty well and runs on 120 volt, AC power. As far as it's electrical draw, I have no idea. I know toasters work on a direct short circuit to heat up so it may be drawing about 10 amps.
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Sorry to hear you had trouble -The first one I had seemed to be very slow, but did not burn out. I bought a second unit and it much better than the first one - cooks better and actually toasts bread - I love it!
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I think it makes the toaster cook longer. It doesn't move anything in the area where the toast goes.
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I am sorry, but I cannot help with this. I bought this toaster over as a gift for someone not in my household.