This is no doubt the world's worst toaster! I purchased this toaster based on the brand name. I have several other Cuisinart Products and they are far above average in every way. This one far below standard. Must unplug after each use. Never heard of such. Burns one side of the bread no matter what the setting. Sorry I spent my money!
The Cuisinart 2 Slice Toaster in white matches my kitchen that’s why I bought it. After using it I noticed it works great and I’m really satisfied with my purchase now. I recommend this Toaster to anyone.
This toaster is ok. I took one of pretty much the same model back. I kept the one with black sides, took back the all stainless steel model. Both had the same issue, but the one with the black sides was a little better. The problem with both - it oesn’t toast both sides of the bread evenly. I wouldn’t recommend it.
after having this toaster, I have come to realize that it needs a cleaning about once a month. Not just emptying the bottom tray, but inside where the wires are. I used a soft toothbrush and a can of compressed air. That really helped a lot. Now it seems that the toast comes out almost perfectly toasted all around. I do like the controls for different food stuff to be able to get roasted or just unfrozen. I am one that likes to have a heat control button or slider to have clicks for setting the heat. This one does not. So, I have marked the settings for each piece of bread or waffle or bagel with a sharpie marker. The cord can be shortened by flipping to the bottom and looking at the area where there are some half hooks in the frame. I have not figured out what that hook is for that is off to the side. I would like to think it has to do with the plug, but nothing I have tired will work in that regard. The one thing about the toast or whatever you put in it, the mechanism that controls the spring release to bring it back up, seems short or shortened over time. It just doesn't raise the toast high enough to pick it out, without using the push down lever to raise it up enough to be able to use your fingers. At least with my bread. I have used a bagel and waffle in it, and the bagel has stuck, because the hole or slots are not wide enough. So, for me it does okay now that I have started to take better care of it.
Perfect clean, bright, color! Simple yet looks pricey. Love all my Cuisinart products because they are durable, they work effortlessly, and cleaning is a breeze. Most importantly the brand is highly affordable and everything that I have always matches my next purchase without even having to check!
After years of toaster ovens, I was amazed at how fast my bread toasted and how evenly. I'm so happy I purchased this. Hardly takes up any room on the counter and what a bargain.