Rival 2-Slice Toaster - White Review

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(More customer reviews)After 25+ years my cheap old Black & Decker toaster died, so I was looking for another simple basic toaster that cost little, at least until I could look at all the reviews and choose the right toaster for my needs, I decided to take a chance on this cheap Rival, I've been using it every day for about 6 months... it works OK, does the job I need for standard bread and English muffins, I've not tried bagels but this does NOT have a bagel setting so I'm guessing it will not be good for those... this is called "cool touch" and it is, but if you're careless you can still burn yourself, but there is a toast "lifter" that should make toast easier to remove.

It has wide slots that adjust for thick English muffins to normal sandwich bread, and has a simple "toast shade" control, but you have to learn to set this properly for normal bread versus English muffins (muffins are set about twice the setting used for sandwich bread)... there is a "cancel" button that has always worked for me when I forgot and left the toast shade control too dark, the manual warns to use this "cancel" button instead of just lifting the "toast lever" since lifting it may damage the device... bread is "almost" evenly toasted, though one end of English muffins are always toasted a bit darker than the other end, but it's acceptable for my needs... has removable crumb tray that's easy to clean.

This is a simple basic toaster that costs little, so if your needs are simple this might work for you, however there is one problem for me, most of the bread I buy is just over 5 inches long, and I've always been able to toast it with no problems using my old toaster, but the "bread slot" on this toaster is just LESS than 5 inches, which means my bread will not fit unless I cut off about .25 inch, this is mostly a nuisance but I'm looking for another toaster that will accept my regular bread length... for the low price this toaster does an OK job for many people, though there are definite things lacking if you need more features.

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Rival 2-Slice Cool Wall Toaster with White exterior...Extra Wide Slots with Self Centering Bread Guides; Cool Wall Housing; Extra Lift Feature Cancel Button & Auto Safety Shut Off; Color Shade Selector; Slide Out Crumb Tray.

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Krups TT6170 Stainless-Steel 800-Watt 2-Slice Toaster Review

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(More customer reviews)I just got this toaster a month ago and I like it a lot. To be fair, I don't toast things every day but I have not had any cause for complaint yet. Put bread in, it toasts it evenly and you take bread out.
I think many people who like "artisan" bread will like this toaster because it does a couple of things that make weird size slices toast well. First, it has nice wide toast holders that can fit longer and thicker pieces of bread. It also has a pop height adjuster that can make it easier to get out those shorter slices. I can't find another toaster for the price that lets you toast this type of bread easily.
If you don't slice or eat specialty breads, you might not want to spend this much unless it is a good match for your decor. It still does toast regular store-bought bread well though. I also had good success with English muffins and bagels although I had to use a higher temperature setting to make it a one pop deal.

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The Krups TT6170 2-slice toaster has 800 watts of power designed to quickly brown the surface of the bread and retain the soft texture within. The all metal brushed stainless steel housing provides high quality finish with cool touch side walls. It has 8 levels of browning to accommodate a variety of toasting preferences. The wide 1.2" slots accommodates a variety of different breads; and the high lift toasting lever provides easy removal of small breads. Defrost, bagel and reheat function, it also has a mid-cycle cancel function with the touch a button. Comes with 1-year warranty.

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Black & Decker T2030 850-Watt 2-Slice Toaster Review

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(More customer reviews)This toaster is decent enough. It goes well with all the stainless steel appliances in my kitchen. It toasts decetly weel. The only thing is the top body heats up lot more that my previous " toastmaster" toaster. it is not a big deal as i am careful, and my kids are too young to play with it.
I would recommend it.

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With its chrome styling and rich black accents, this two-slice toaster makes for an attractive addition to any kitchen countertop. The unit features self-adjusting guides and extra-wide slots that can accommodate a variety of bread types including bagels, buns, and muffins. In addition, easy-to-use electronic push-button controls offer frozen and cancel options, as well as a bagel mode that toasts bagels to a golden brown with a crunchy outside and soft inside. Other highlights include light-to-dark shade selection to satisfy individual preferences, a cool-touch exterior for safety, and a slide-out crumb tray that makes cleanup a snap. The 850-watt toaster measures approximately 12 by 7 by 8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls - Set of 4 Review

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(More customer reviews)I needed to replace a set of aging, dented old stainless mixing bowls. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anyplace local that had a decent set. I wanted something heavy and durable, with commercial quality. These certainly fit the bill.
These bowls are made of a thick, high quality stainless steel. They have an edge across the rim that makes gripping them easy and comfortable. They're deep, which means that there is minimal "slop factor" when mixing liquids in them. I have a young daughter who likes to help in the kitchen, and sometimes gets a little over-animated in her mixing!
I've worked as a baker and chef, and can say that these bowls would easily stand up to the rigors of a commercial kitchen. Down sides? Some people may not appreciate the weight. Drop one on your floor and they'll leave a dent in the floor. Drop one on your foot and you may need to visit the doctor. Also, the largest of the four is big, and some may find the set takes up a lot of room in their cupboard. But, I'd say that these are not concerns of anyone wanting an indestructible set of mixing bowls that will last them forever.

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This stainless steel mixing bowl set is durable and versatile. Essential for your kitchen! Use them to cook, bake, mix, serve and much more. They are extremely sanitary and easy to clean. Great for home use, they will also stand up to rugged, every day commercial use at bars, restaurants and dining halls. Includes 3-quart, 5-quart, 8-quart and 13-quart metal mixing bowls. Get rid of your old, beaten up mixing bowls and upgrade today! In stock and ready to ship. Features: So versatile, you'll wonder how you cooked without them. Use while you cook, bake, mix serve and much more. Made of durable, sanitary stainless steel. Easy to grip lip around edge. Great for home or commercial use. Set of 4 bowls. Specs: 3 Quart Dimensions: 9 3/4"W x 3 1/8"H. 5 Quart Dimensions: 11 1/2"W x 3 5/8"H. 8 Quart Dimensions: 13"W x 4 1/8"H. 13 Quart Dimensions: 15 3/4"W x 4 3/4"H.

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Sensio Bella Professional Slice Toaster Review

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(More customer reviews)I spent way too many hours reading reviews and studying features of toasters. My husband finally chose for me and had Bella sent to the house. I just could not bring myself to spend that much money on a toaster. How different could it really be? Toast is toast. I had read someone commenting that the bread was toasted on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside. I was skeptical. I make my own bread..sourdough, rye, and multigrain. I toasted multigrain first and was amazed. The toast was crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. It really is different. Even my son noticed the difference. The seeds and grains of the bread were actually enhanced by being warmed but not dry. I make bread in all sizes and it accommodates them all. Great for short pieces of bread-no need for tongs. Long oblong pieces fit great.
Pros: long slots, sleek style, easy to clean, built solid, have read you can replace the heating elements, toasts evenly, toasts only the outside of the bread (what a difference)
Cons: It is the size of a small mailbox.

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Long life filament elements, soft touch cancel, electronic controls for 2 slices on 2 sides, allows you to select one or two slots, variable browning control, cord storage, extra wide and deep slots, four settings:one slot, two slots, bagel, defrost, auto center bun warming rack allows you to reheat and toast, polished stainless steel crumb tray, heavy, die-cast aluminum, back lit controls with blue LED lights, replaceable elements, push down lever with automatic centering, auto eject.

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Cuisinart CPT-190 Brushed Stainless-Steel 4-Slice Toaster with Countdown Timer Review

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(More customer reviews)I thought this was going to be the perfect toaster. However, once again a toaster misses the mark.
I particularly like the countdown timer, because I always wonder how much longer it will take to toast my bread, but it would be nice if the counters only lit up when the toast control is pushed down. They do make nice night lights in the kitchen, though.
Deficiencies:
1. The slots are wide, but they are short, so thick bread will go in just fine, but not some wider bread types. 12 grain breads in particular tend to be wider, and the slices end up caught on the ends of the slots.
2. The first thing I noticed was that the center elements of the toaster did not get as red as the outside elements. Thus I was worried that the bread would toast darker one side than the other, and that was the case.
3. One side (2 slots) of the toaster refused to work on the third attempt. It would not latch down.
4. I had to set the control to 5.5 (the highest setting is 6) to toast multigrain bread to a medium color. I would guess that a setting of 1 or 2 would just slightly warm the bread.
This toaster seems to be optimized for bagels. I want a toaster that is optimized for toast!
When I was a kid, we had toasters that went tick tick tick, toasted the bread just right and then dinged, and didn't cost much. Why can no one make a decent toaster like that now?

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Our Metal Classic Toaster delivers innovative looks and spectacular performance.The Metal Classic 4 Slice Toaster offers two controls panels, each toasting two items at a time, to any shade you want.That means you can toast thick-sliced bread at the same time you're doing bagels!Features two 6-shade setting dials and dual bagel, reheat and defrost controls with one custom LCD countdown timer and LED indicators for each function.

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Cuisinart Classic Brushed Stainless Toasters Review

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(More customer reviews)I don't think there's a toaster made that is perfect for everyones taste. For years I'd use a toaster oven with a toast timed setting because I could not only do more than two slices, but I could usually get even browning. Now I have this, and have had it for nearly two years. I bought it here on the Zon. One of those kitchen specials they frequently have giving me a good price overall.
The problem with toasters is that not only do some of them vary because of cheaply made or defective thermostats (trust me you ain't paying for a furnace quality control here), but because of the bread. The key to toaster is know your bread. Standard Sunbeam or Wonder bread needs about a 3 on this thing, premium breads do well at 3.5, muffins using the bagel button and so on. Your's may toast a bit different. Realize the science of toasting has to do with both the moisture and fat content of the bread or bagel, or muffing being toasted.
Dry Bialy bread has little fat content and little moisture but takes a 5 or six to get it toasted. Dry grocery store brand standard white will toast using a 1.5 to two setting. It has fat content and no water, probably the best combo to get a fast toast browning. You will also see a big difference in one or two slices, since the overall heat goes up in the toaster a lower setting is typically needed when doing two slices at once.
For features this has a number of simple but useful items. The slide out crumb tray in the back makes for easy cleaning. The button array contains not only the standard toast setting, but settings for defrost and reheat. This helps overcome the problem with stand alone toasters. You need to remember to dial down a little on repeated toastings. My toaster oven used to sense what temperature it was and then adjust the toast time, even though the setting never changed. I know that because it had a digital time readout. It first confused me when I did repeated toastings and the time would decline by maybe fifty percent or more. I noticed later that it always had the same time when cool and much less when it was warmed up. Toasters typically don't do that, so you must. There is also a bagel button which works well on English muffins too.
Additionally I like the feature that allows you to "pull up" on the set bar to remove "short" slices of bread after toasting. One of the old household dangers of toast was people putting in metal knives to remove toast, and getting shocked. Here you just raise it up, and then pluck it out. I toast almost daily, so this has held up two years without any complaints, so I'd say its durable. It comes in colors, but I like the all stainless model, it shines up so nice.

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High-tech toasting technology gets a high-style look with this sleek stainless steel two-slice toaster featuring beautiful brushed chrome accents. A six-setting browning dial and reheat, defrost and bagel buttons give you custom control, while wide slots fit a variety of bread and toaster pastries. Limited warranty. Model CPT-160.

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Cuisinart CPT-180 Toaster, 4-Slice Classic Brushed Chrome Review

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(More customer reviews)Put in 4 slices of toast and each slice comes up done to a different degree. Worse, for a given piece of bread one side may be done while the other is nowhere close.
When you look down into the 4 slots and see different glow intensities on each of the faces you see why this happens. Another reviewer wrote about getting one bad one, then replacing it with one that worked just fine. I just took back my 3rd one and gave up.
Its looks alone are worth a couple of stars. But I sure wish it worked.

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Brushed stainless body with black control buttons.

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DeLonghi CTH4003 Pro-Metal 4-Slice Toaster Review

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(More customer reviews)After many years of having a toaster oven, I finally got sick of the mess of it and decided to go with a toaster instead. My husband actually picked this one because of reviews he had read on it. I love several of the features on it. You have a defrost cycle for your frozen items that works perfectly on bagels. Then there is the bagel setting that only toasts the inside parts of the bagel, which keeps the crust soft. While I will admit it took several tries to figure out the way to put the bagels in for this feature....once you get it ...you'll love it. I finally have perfect toast, bagels and waffles. I also love to crumb trays....so easy to clean.

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An attractive addition to any kitchen counter, this four-slice toaster features extra-thick housing and die-cast knobs, buttons, and levers. Its advanced electronic sensor monitors the temperature and adjusts toasting time according to the internal temperature of the toaster, ensuring consistent toasting results batch after batch. Measuring 1-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, the extra-wide, extra-long toast-loading slots work together with self-adjusting grips to center the bread for precise, double-sided toasting. The unit provides cancel, defrost, and bagel functions, plus an easy-to-read thermostat control with six settings for toasting to individual preferences. Other highlights include an extra-lift lever for safe removal of food and an extra-deep "push open" crumb tray that slides out for fast, easy cleaning by hand or in the dishwasher. The toaster measures 14 by 12 by 8-1/4 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

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Proctor Silex 2-Slice Toaster - Black/ Chrome (22608) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've tried several toasters that were substantially more expensive and have determined that this basic, no frills Proctor Silex does a much better job of toasting bread. In fact I've done lots of research and have learned that all of the button functions on more expensive toasters are actually not necessary. For example: Cancel Button - not necessary, you simply lift up the lever to stop the toasting. Defrost Button - not necessary, all it does is lengthen the toasting time, so all you need to do is turn up the shade selector which does the exact same thing. Reheat Button - not necessary, just turn down the shade selector to the light setting and it will warm previously toasted bread without over-browning it. Bagel Button - there are 2 types of bagel functions out there, one toasts just one side of the bagel (which I don't like), and the other type toasts both sides and extends the toasting time (my preference). So for a bagel just turn up the shade selector which will extend the toasting time.

Having said all of this, I highly recommend the Proctor Silex 22608. It toasts bread evenly, and when using 2 slices, both sides of the bread are fairly uniform. It's versatile too as the slots adjust well for thin bread, thicker bread, english muffins, small bagels, and even larger bagels fit easily. Another nice feature is that it uses just 1 moving guide in each slot to keep the bread vertical. As a result the bread is not pinched together tightly between 2 metal guides so there are less grooves and white lines on the sides of the bread when it's done. It almost looks like it was done in a toaster oven. And the chrome cabinet with black side trim looks great on the kitchen counter.
I read where Consumer Reports rated this toaster #3 and I can see why. So save your money and get back to basics with the Proctor Silex 22608 !

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Proctor Silex, 2 Slice Extra Wide Slot Bagel Smart Toaster, Black/Chrome, Adjustable Bread Guides, Rotary Click In Dial, For Faster Toasting.

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DeLonghi DTT312 2-Slice Adjustable Toaster Review

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(More customer reviews)My wife and I have been on a, to date, futile search for a toaster which actually does what it is supposed to do, properly toast bread. We have purchased and tried/tested about 10 different toasters and they have all been, more or less, disappointments as toasters. It seems that toaster manufacturers are more interested in style and fancy electronic functions than in producing a toaster which properly toasts bread to various degrees of doneness evenly. Most toasters require toasting at maximum then, when that cycle completes, immediatley continuing with an additional cycle of somewhat shorter duration because the maximum setting is inadequate to produce dark but unburnt toast in one maximum setting cycle. I ascribe this problem to two causes, underpowered and wide slots which keep the heating elements too far from the sides of the bread.
When we came upon the DeLonghi DTT312, and saw how the slot is variable and that the heating element moves with the variance of the slot width, we thought we'd finally found a toaster which would properly do what it's supposed to do, toast. We were also impressed with the potential ability to heat and toast a variety of breads, bagels, buns, sandwiches, pannini, etc. I was a bit concerned that it is only 800W in Canada (the Kenwood brand in the U.K. is 1075W and its a lot cheaper there, as low as 25 British pounds) but, because the element on one side moves with varying the slot width, I thought that would compensate for the relatively low power/heat. Anticipating that we'd found the Holy Grail of toasters, we bought it. We were like expectant parents, the removal of the toaster from its box was like the birth of a baby with all the hopes for the toaster being successful. I plugged it in, it turned on with a gentle chime, its first sound. I turned the toaster on by pressing the 3 wavy line setting and looked into it. I observed that some of the heating strips didn't glow at all and the strips that did glow glowing had small loops sticking out randomly at various points which glowed very red/hot with parts which didn't glow much. I thought, oh oh, potentially uneven toasting. I cut two identically thick pieces from a whole wheat loaf of bread and gently fed the toaster its first meal with the controls set to their recommended settings. After a short while, another gentle chime emanated from the toaster signalling the toast was ready. I pulled the lever upwards and discovered that the toast was inadequately toasted. I looked in the manual again and decided that the manual was incorrect, it had recommended setting the heat too low, two wavy lines, instead of higher, 3 wavy lines, for non-pre-sliced bread. I toasted two more slices at the higher heat setting which worked but the toast is unevenly toasted, the left slice was starting to burn at its left edge and both were more toasted a bit more in the middle than at their bottoms and tops. I was somewhat disappointed. I hadn't found the Holy Grail of toasters, just a variation on the theme of toasters which don't properly toast. I don't know if it is this particular toaster which has a manufacturing defect in that some of the heating strips don't work and that the quality of all of this model's heating elements/strips is inconsistent which causes parts of them to bulge out and get hotter than the rest of the parts of the strips which continue to lie flat but are not as hot both of which cause uneven toasting. I am taking this toaster back and will try to get the store to plug in another one to see if it has the same problems. If it doesn't, I'll exchange the one I've got for it. If If it does, I'll be requesting a refund and just use my energy wasting but evenly toasting "toaster" oven.

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DeLonghi’s unique 2-slice toaster offers a long, adjustable slot that can accommodate baguettes, Panini, croissants,ciabatas and bagels. It includes a sandwich cage with rubberized handles for authentic Italian Panini and other warm sandwiches. You can manually adjust the width to fit thinner pieces of bread. The manual height lever on its side allows for checking the progress of food without disrupting the toasting cycle. There are two temperature settings; high for standard, crisp toasting and low for delicate warming.

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Fox Run Stainless Steel Loaf Pan, 4.5 Inch x 8.5 Inch x 2.5 Inch Review

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(More customer reviews)They are excellent for baking my homemade bread. Period. I always grease and flour them, and they clean up extremely easily. Bread comes out of them very easily. A great value.

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Stainless steel loaf pan for baking breads or meat loaf.

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Sunny Morning by Kalorik 25908T Toaster, 2 Slice Review

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(More customer reviews)OK, I fell for the cute accessories and cheery look of this toaster, plus its low price. (Why should a toaster, which works according to a simple principle, be expensive?) Silly me. It is so lightweight that it tips to one side when you push down on the lever. But the main problem is that it doesn't toast evenly. A single piece of sliced whole wheat bread comes out with gradations of toasted-ness . . . from pale to burnt. Also, the slots do not accommodate longer pieces of bread. Oh, and the toast literally pops! up, halfway out of the toaster, as if auditioning for a role in a sitcom. Maybe I should give it another star just for entertainment value.

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Housed in white with tangerine-colored accents, this 700-watt two-slice toaster offers a cheerful way to start the day. Simply add one or two slices of bread, lower the lever, and turn the browning-control knob from one to seven depending on the shade desired. Toast will pop up automatically when it's ready to be slathered with butter and jam. The appliance also provides three simple push-button controls--cancel to end the toasting cycle at any time, defrost to toast previously frozen items, and reheat to warm up previously toasted items. Other thoughtful details include a cool-touch exterior, automatic shut-off, a high-lift lever for smaller bread pieces, cord storage, and a slide-out crumb tray for easy cleaning. As an extra bonus, a colorfully striped bread basket and two matching table mats come included. The two-slice toaster measures 10-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 7-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Friedr. Dick 1905 Exclusive Series 12-1/2-Inch Utility/Bread Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the BEST BREAD KNIFE EVER !! It's BIG, BOLD, HEAVY and Razor Sharp !The Best Knife for the Best Chef !

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Harkening back to the unique design that the Friedr. Dick company debuted in 1905, this distinctively styled 12-1/2-inch serrated utility/bread knife from the Friedr. Dick 1905 Exclusive Series replaces the common rivets that mount the handle to the steel of the knife with a trio of metal rings. The symmetrical steel rings are inseparably connected to the molded plastic handle, using unique modern manufacturing processes, and it also complies with current high hygiene standards.
Made from high-quality German XCrMoVMn stainless steel--preferred by professional chefs--the blade is well sharpened and the knife enjoys perfect equilibrium, tapering at the tip. A finely dispersed martensitic structure is produced (starting with a hardness of over 60 HRc) thanks to a high-tech tempering process at temperatures of approximately 1950 degrees F and cryogenic treatment at temperatures as low as -310 degrees F. Targeted tempering in several stages at approx 392 degrees F carefully reduces hardness to 55HRc, which guarantees sharpness and retention of edge.
Manufactured in Germany, every Friedr. Dick finished knife is sharpened and honed by hand--just as it's been done since the company's founding in 1778 by Johann Friedrich Dick--and each knife is given the unmistakable Friedr. Dick etching. While this Friedr. Dick knife is dishwasher safe, it's recommended that you hand wash it using a mild dishwashing soap; rinse with water and dry thoroughly with a towel. Backed by a lifetime warranty.

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Medium Roll Top Bread Bin Finish: Matt Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)The "stainless" steel it aint...
I saw the bigger, made in Belgium, version of the Brabantia bread box at local store, and it felt like a well-made product.
The stainless-steel material was strong and did not retain any fingerprints.
This Chinese-made, smaller version of the "the real thing", is another story. While it gets the job done in keeping the bread fresher than it would be if left on a kitchen counter, it better not be touched or your fingerprints will be proudly imprinted on its surface. It looks terrible, and I don't feel like cleaning it every day. I am returning this one and getting something else. Hopefully, you won't make the same mistake I made.

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348907 Finish: Matt Steel Picture shown in matte steel Features: -Medium Roll Top Bread Bin. -Available in Brilliant steel, Matte steel. -Unique ''Storage Touch Bin' system - opens silently with a light touch. -Made of corrosion resistant materials - durable and easy to clean. -Roll lid construction - compact in use as it doesn't take any space when opened. -Large capacity room for two loaves or other breakfast items. -Flat top to store e.g. Brabantia canisters - space efficient. -Sturdy carrying handle - easy to move about. -10 years guarantee. -Overall Dimensions: 6.81'' H x 12.4'' W x 10.23'' D.

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Breadman TR875 2-Pound Breadmaker, Stainless Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this bread machine from Amazon because they had a nice sale on it about two weeks ago. It seemed like a good price for what looked like a decent machine, so I ordered it. I'm so glad that I did! I have made six loaves so far, all of which have come out perfectly. I tried two other, hand-me-down machines before this model, both of which burnt or did other crazy things to the loaves and so required tons of monitoring and adjustments. With this machine, though, it really IS as easy as throwing a few ingredients in the machine and pressing a button! So far I have made french bread, whole wheat bread, brown rice flour bread, irish potato brown bread, and more. The recipes that came with the machine work well, but I also picked up a few bread machine cookbooks for more variety.
In addition to making great bread, I love how quiet the machine is (like another reviewer, I kept checking to see whether it was working the first time). I also like that it's a little smaller than equivalent 2 lb. machines and so easily fits under kitchen cabinets, and I love the way it looks in my kitchen (it's not a huge, hideous white box!). There's a helpful fruit/nut add-in beep, the shape of the loaf is nicer than the other 2 machines I've used, and the finished bread easily slides out of the pan.
Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase. 5 stars!
Added 10/25/2007:
I am still so happy with this bread machine, so I had to come back and add to my review. Since I bought this more 6 months ago I have been using it often (at least 1 loaf a week) and I have never had a failure yet. In addition to loaves made with bread flour, I have made many loaves with 100% whole wheat flour (the majority of my loaves are 100% whole wheat) or other flours like spelt, rice, and oat, and all loves came out beautifully. This machine produces perfect, perfect bread! I now bring fresh bread to every dinner party I attend, and people are always so grateful.
In addition to homemade bread being delicious, I think it's much healthier, too: I love that I now know exactly what went into every loaf of bread I eat (i.e. no weird chemicals or additives, I can decrease the sugar or replace it with a natural sweetener like maple syrup, etc.). I would give this machine 10 stars if I could, I love it that much.
One helpful tip someone gave me was to buy The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook by Beth Hensperger. I use recipes from this book every time I bake bread, and they always come out beautifully. I'm sure there are lots of other good bread machine cookbooks, but this is by far the best one I've tried.
UPDATE 09/04/2010:
3.5 years later, I STILL love this bread machine! My Breadman TR875 is still going strong, as of September 2010 with no problems at all. I made a loaf of whole wheat bread in it just yesterday, in fact :) In 3.5 years of near weekly use, I've had zero loaf failures, and zero merchanical problems. The machine has held up perfectly cosmetically, as well. Overall this has been a truly excellent, reliable machine - I remain thrilled with my purchase, and would absolutely recommend this bread machine to anyone.

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Wake up to the smell of freshly baked bread with this programmable bread machine. The unit bakes 1, 1-1/2, and 2-pound horizontal loaves with its super-rapid cycle, 100-percent whole-wheat cycle, and gluten-free cycle. The machine also offers pasta, jam, and pizza-dough cycles. A helpful "add in" beep indicates when it's time to add fruit, nuts, or other mix-ins, while a large see-through window allows for viewing. Other highlights include an easy-to-read LCD display, a pause function, and a detachable lid. Avoid the use of metal utensils with the removable baking pan, which should be washed by hand in order to protect its nonstick surface. Housed in durable stainless steel, the bread machine measures 18 by 11-1/5 by 14-4/5 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

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