i have it set on the highest setting and lucky to get part of the bread tasted. worst toaster I have ever owned. It was also a bit pricey. Had an OSTER that lasted 20 yrs..
I purchased the 2-slice toaster based on the Cuisinart reputation and the features. We had problems with the toast staying down to toast and returned it for exchange. The next one we got works great - all the buttons work and it toasts great. The defrost setting doesn't really defrost bread as it almost toasts it entirely - maybe for a bagel or english muffin it may work great.