The toaster looks beautiful and is very solid. Works great so far, and this may just fade with time, but the first couple uses I’ve smelled a little lingering of a bad smell when the toasting starts. Alarmist like something during manufacturing or packaging is added that (I’m hoping) burns off after a couple more uses.
I have always trusted GE products, their quality and workmanship. GE has been around since the 1890's and founded by Thomas Edison and JP Morgan. Their legacy and innovation still holds true to manufacturing quality products that last! I love this new toaster and can honestly say I am not surprised at how well it's designed and made. I have tried all the different shade settings and although I prefer 5 1/2 for toast, all the settings are consistent to the degree in which they are set. I would strongly recommend this product for quality at a reasonable price point. As far as styling, this product would do any decor justice.