Kept two weeks then returned. Two vertical grids on both outside panels never turned red. Inside of both bread slices turned black. Did like compactness and the fact outside of toaster did not heat up. Had high hopes for this name brand toaster.
It’s sleek looking, easy to use, and works great. What else would you want in a toaster? Stayed in a nice condo recently and it had the same toaster! It enforced my decision to buy this one!
First new toaster bought in over 30 years. Now our bagels don't get stuck! Browning is more even and quicker. Attractive white finish looks nice on counter.
I like this toaster because the bread crumbs do not accumulate on the top of the toaster which is smooth. I wish the red buttons were a little easier to read since we do use "Bagel" and "Cancel" and "Defrost" frequently. This toaster is well made and I wish the little arrow that indicates the dial settings (1, 2, 3, 4, etc) was more vivid. All in all we are pleased with Cuisinart appliances and we have many of them.
You get what you pay for. This was an inexpensive toaster. As is so common, made in China. The toaster cooks unevenly. One side cooks much darker than the other. The settings are easy to use so well designed, poorly executed in manufacture. It is functional and fits the limited space we have in a seasonal home, but I probably should have spent more and got something better.