I am not impressed. A bagel toasts on one side only (apparently some people only like one side of the bagel toasted/warm??) and toast is VERY uneven. The bread always curves to one side and has to be put in twice (reversing the sides the second toasting) to get both sides reasonably toasted and then some of the area is burned while some is barely toasted. The attached photos are of both sides of the bread after toasting twice. If only toasted once, even set very high, the bread is barely toasted and only on one side, even though the elements appear to be evenly lit up on both sides. Very disappointed. I should have returned it but was out of town for quite awhile after it arrived, so ended up keeping it. I do not recommend. this toaster.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
This is a solid toaster compact but long enough to handle the wide sliced loaves. It is also deep enough to cover well as well as keep heat inside and the lift has plenty of travel to push the finished goods all the way out. Nice dial setting and sleek look.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
It's fine. Nothing to dislike about it except that its maximum useful life will be about 5 years due to the material and thickness used for the heating element in the modern age. The days of a reliable, long-lasting toaster are long gone. Which stinks. At least it's fully recyclable, unlike the plastic models.
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
I "test drove" several brands of toasters before settling on this Cuisinart. Toasting should not be difficult, really, but I found many poor toasters on the market. I have been pleased with this toaster. It is consistent in its toasting (not suddenly burning the toast even though the darkness level had not changed) and does bagels nicely/ I would have given it the 5th star if the slots were a bit wider to fit bagels better.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Happy with it so far. Had it for a few months now. Slots are extra wide which is good for bagels but a bit short for longer bread which is the only draw back. It also allows for you to cancel the cycle
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
I bought this a month ago. It's so easy to use. I love that it has different toasting settings like bagels, bread, waffles and pastry. I've used all the cycles on it and everything comes out perfect everytime. I also like the cancel button that's a great feature. Some toasters don't have that feature you have to lift the handle up I never did like that because that's how it breaks. But with the cancel button makes it easier and I don't have to worry about lifting the handle up to get my toast or what ever I'm toasting. Cusinart is my favorite brand, THEIR products are a little expensive but it's well worth it in the long run. It will last a long time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com