I like this toaster but find using the defrost setting to toast frozen waffles gets the waffles burned on the edges no matter how low I set it. Other than that, it works fineI would've expected a toaster from Cuisinart to defrost frozen waffles better than it does. If there is some trick to get it not to burn the edges, I would like to know what it is
I have many cuisinart appliances and love them - the big mixer, large food processor, immersion blender , mini chopper, pots, pans, 4 slice toaster (for 15 years - works great) to list just a few. I bought this toaster because I lost my husband, downsized and thought I would save space. The outside wall doesn't toast - the bread on one side is brown and the other side white. For the first time I was disappointed with Cuisinart. Sorry
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.
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!