This toaster shames the Cuisinart name! The first one burned the bottom of the toast on the 2-3 setting. Full 3, was worse. Also, only the inner elements toasted; the outside elements seemed to just warm and slightly dry. They replaced it (3 wks) and I received it yesterday (2/13) It doesn't burn as bad, but has the same problem with not toasting the outside. When re-toasting (turning bread) then the whole things is way over done. Did Conair downgrade the quality?
Toasts two slices okay, but toasts one slice unevenly. At setting 4 (medium) one side of the slice toasted okay, but the other side was too dark and blackened in spots. Filed a warranty claim and received a replacement toaster with the same problem. Decided to buy another brand that has a setting for toasting one slice evenly.