Crispy: TOP-5 toasters

In most cases, kitchen appliances from Redmond company stand out against the background of competitors by careful study of appearance. The toaster with the model index RT-M407, which is distinguished by an atypical arrangement of controls, is no exception to this rule.

In the usual place for toasters, the Redmond RT-M407 has only a platoon lever, all other organs are assembled on the upper face — they are adjacent directly to two slots for toasts. The degree of browning of bread is selected by dragging the slider on the "back" of the device to one of the seven positions, and another button on the control panel is responsible for activating the one-way toast roasting function. It is useful in the case when you need to get a piece of bread with a crispy crust on one side along with a soft and warm reverse side.

The toaster has got support for heating cold loaves and defrosting toast from the freezer. Convenience in its operation is also added by the equipment with a removable tray for crumbs and a niche for storing the power cord. In a separate line, it is worth mentioning the automatic centering of slices of bread in each of the two seats — the toasts are located at the same distance from the heating elements, frying evenly from all sides.

Only meticulous users can identify the monkeys in the model. In the category of such, some owners of the toaster record the tendency of the case to collect traces of fingerprints and other similar contaminants. In addition, the body of the black modification is covered with small scratches after a while (they also appear on the white version, but are not so visible). However, the toaster's performance does not suffer from this in any way and the Redmond RT-M407 continues to perform its duties properly.

A simple no-frills toaster from the Dutch brand Philips is designed for two slices of bread. It rightfully occupies a place in the "golden mean", clearly fulfilling its goals and having high build quality at a very affordable cost.

Toasts are centered in their seating position automatically, and the degree of roasting is selected using an 8-position mechanical regulator. Between positions 2 and 3, as well as 6 and 7, there are pictograms of the modes of heating and defrosting slices of bread, respectively — a traditional set of additional functions for most toasters.

You can forcibly stop the process of frying toast by pressing the STOP key. Over time, the inscription on it is erased, but it will still not work to confuse the button with other controls, because there is only one in the toaster's arsenal. For the convenience of heating buns, humps or croissants for breakfast, the model is equipped with a special grill — bakery products placed on it are browned until an appetizing crust appears. And in order to facilitate care, the model includes a tray for collecting crumbs.

Adherents of the study of technical characteristics should be informed that the power consumed by the device is 830 watts. Also, the parameters of the model indicate the equipment with a pick-up device for getting small pieces of bread. However, in fact, the owners of the toaster complain that he raises toasts low — they sometimes have to be picked up by improvised means so as not to accidentally get burned. In all other respects, there are no claims to the model — it is a reliable "workhorse" for evenly frying bread to a crisp.

Useful to know! Toasting bread in a toaster is carried out without oil, which will definitely appeal to adherents of a healthy diet. Toasts are well digested, and if you cook them from whole-grain bread, then ruddy bread with a crispy crust even cleanses the body.

A high-power toaster from Bosch, whose name has become a real synonym for high quality, is able to prepare ruddy toast for breakfast or any other meal in the shortest possible time. It's no joke, the maximum power of a household appliance exceeds the mark of 1000 watts.

To control the degree of toast roasting, you will need to involve a 6-position step controller. On both sides of it there are illuminated keys for defrosting bread and prematurely stopping the heating process. In special cases (for example, when a bread slice gets stuck in the slot), the toaster is automatically turned off in order to prevent possible overheating.

Another function that the device performs independently is called centering toast, which helps the loaves to brown evenly on both sides. And to help in the safe extraction of small slices of bread comes extra-podem. If the muffin, due to its size, does not fit into the slots, it can be heated on a special complete grill, which is installed on the upper edge of the toaster.

It is easy to "make friends" with the device both in terms of ease of use and ease of care. So, bread crumbs are collected in a removable tray, and the outer surfaces of the case are quickly cleaned of dirt with the help of hands and a rag. There are no significant disadvantages to the model, which is why it becomes the best option for purchase with one of the best price/quality ratios on the modern market.

De'Longhi CTA 2103 is not the cheapest toaster. However, its price tag is compensated by an advanced level of functionality and a sophisticated design that combines notes of retro and modern style of execution.

The device is one of the representatives of the Avvita design line and can be presented in stores in one of three colours (black, white and bright red). Asymmetric lines cut through the plastic body of the toaster, and chrome elements are found here and there along its perimeter. This image allows the model to successfully fit into any modern kitchen interior.

The control panel of the toaster is stylized in the old style: the mechanical regulator for selecting the degree of toast roasting is supplemented with an analogue scale with six positions of the bread roasting level, and three buttons with neon illumination make up the company. They are assigned the functions of heating the cooled loaves, defrosting them and forcibly stopping the heating elements (the "Stop" key).

In each of the two toast slots, an "Extra-lift" position is provided for the convenience of extracting small croutons. Bread, by the way, is centered in its seats automatically, thereby ensuring its more uniform roasting on both sides. Separately, a grill for heating buns can be installed on the top panel of the toaster. The only thing missing in abundance is the one-way toast roasting function, which, given the price of the device, I would like to see on board.

The Caso T4 toaster case is longer than usual. This is done so that four slices of bread can be placed in two slots on the "back" of the device in one sitting. And if such a number of toasts is not required, the front slot can be used separately.

The desired degree of roasting croutons is set by simple manipulations on the control panel, in the centre of which the LCD display proudly flaunts. The toaster has acquired support for the classic functions of heating cooled bakery products, defrosting bread and browning to an appetizing crust of buns or croissants on a removable grill.

At the end of cooking, the finished toasts are smoothly lifted up by a microlift. In general, the toaster handles with its work a little faster than most of the "classmates" — the increased power of the device (1600 watts) and simple control of all processes affect. The attractive appearance of the model also deserves praise — the stainless steel case with chrome inserts looks advantageous in kitchens of various styles.

Assistance in maintaining cleanliness on the kitchen table is provided by a removable tray for lids on a magnetic basis. You can praise the model for many aspects, but the high cost becomes a deterrent in its acquisition for many. However, if you close your eyes to the price tag, then we will see almost an perfect toaster with all the necessary weapons in the arsenal.