Has toaster manufacturers gone backwards

_Jem_

What's up with toasters today I use to work in electrical retail a very long time ago and never come across this problem of the toaster not being deep enough. Last week I got myself a new toaster only to find out that the slot doesn't go down deep enough so you have bread sticking out obviously not toasted.  Turning the bread sideways is hit and miss as it gets stuck so the bread doesn't go down when you push the lever down. My bread if choice is Kingsmill medium.

sarah1972

It’s been a problem for as long as I can remember. I’ve seen it on here quite a few times over the years. 

I have a Kitchenaid toaster which I don’t have that problem with but before when I have purchased toasters, I always read the reviews to see if anyone had said that the bread didn’t fit and the majority did say that.

born_again

Always put bread in sideways....

_Jem_

sarah1972 said:

It’s been a problem for as long as I can remember. I’ve seen it on here quite a few times over the years. 

I have a Kitchenaid toaster which I don’t have that problem with but before when I have purchased toasters, I always read the reviews to see if anyone had said that the bread didn’t fit and the majority did say that.

I have now learnt my lesson to actually read reviews on toasters lol I read the description saying wide slots ideal for thicker items so naturally thought it would be a good toaster.

born_again said:

Always put bread in sideways....

Sadly that doesn't help as I said it's hit and miss as it gets stuck.

What I have managed to do is to toast it for about 20 seconds so the bread shrinks a little bit then I can put it in sideways. Definitely not ideal as I don't want to be standing and waiting.

_Jem_

Any suggestions on a toaster would be great not too expensive though 👍

toby3210

I like using the gas stove. Highly recommend it

stuhse

Ive never understood why toaster manufacturers and bread makers cannot get there heads together .  Imagine if wheel manufacturers and tyre manufacturers didn't talk to each other !

_Jem_

toby3210 said:

I like using the gas stove. Highly recommend it

Three problems here: 1: No Gas in this town  2: I haven't got a cooker 3: I haven't got a cooker.

I thought repeating 2 was justified 😂

I have been putting off buying a cooker, was going to get one last year then electricity went up. I think it’s time to buy one now.

sarah1972

_Jem_ said:

Any suggestions on a toaster would be great not too expensive though 👍

Dualit or Kitchenaid but we all have different ideas of not too expensive though, personally I would rather buy one that lasts years and works well. I love my Kitchenaid one as it has a toastie sarnie holder too so I use it a lot for that x

_Jem_

sarah1972 said:

_Jem_ said:

Any suggestions on a toaster would be great not too expensive though 👍

Dualit or Kitchenaid but we all have different ideas of not too expensive though, personally I would rather buy one that lasts years and works well. I love my Kitchenaid one as it has a toastie sarnie holder too so I use it a lot for that x

I have to say the toasters i have bought in the past have been about £40 and have lasted a very long time and has always toasted properly. The last time when i brought one was back when Comet was still around.