Toaster works fine. You have to use it for a week before it toasts according to the settings. Start out with a low setting because at first it will toast the bread very dark and later adjusts to the settings.
This is a very nice toaster that has a great appearance. I bought it mostly because of Cuisinart’s good name. It’s easy to operate and does a great job.
I bought this about a month ago and already it's working about as good as the one it replaced. Burns in spots, doesn't toast in others. The ends of the "rack" that closes on the bread, are sharp and sometimes catches on whatever you're toasting and it's hard to get it loose.
All my life Ive just grabbed the cheapest toaster I could find when one was needed thinking they were all pretty much the same. I mean, its a toaster! At any rate, I was blown away about just how different a quality toaster actually is. This one toasted evenly and consistently, and it ably toasted frozen bread and bagels as well. It has wide and long toast slots to fit various sizes of bread, as well as multiple features that aren’t found on many other toasters. Highly recommend!