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Dualit 4-Slice Toaster, Charcoal | 
| Artist: Bobby Hebb
Brand: Dualit
Department: ToysAndShoes
List Price: $380.00
Buy New: $319.99
as of 9/9/2010 05:47 EDT details
You Save: $60.01 (16%)
Rating:  reviews
Color: Charcoal
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 15.4 x 10.4 x 10
MPN: 40421
Model: 40421
UPC: 619743404213
EAN: 0619743404213
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Model 40421 | | • | Stainless steel and enameled steel housing | | • | 13" L x 8" W x 8 1/2" H; Cord 25" L | | • | 4 Wide slots | | • | Timer knob with end of cycle ringer and auto shut off |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The Dualit toaster is outstanding in the field, not just for its industrial retro good looks, but also for its performance. It has ProHeat elements and wide slots capable of handling very thick slices, yet the adjustable wire guards will accommodate themselves to thinner bread too. The timer knob allows you to select light, medium, or dark toast and at the end of the cycle the toast remains in the slots until you eject it with the knob - this keeps the toast warm, but because the unit shuts off at the end of the cycle your toast won't be burnt. Sturdy metal housing and heating elements made from the finest quality clear mica and 80/20 nickel chrome are good indicators that this is a toaster that will stand the test of time. In fact the Dualit toaster was designed for commercial use in English hotels and restaurants where the toaster may be in continual use for 8 hours, mandating that the heating elements be of heavyconstruction.
Amazon.com Review
Engineered in England and hand-assembled to the last detail, the Dualit 4-slice toaster is that ideal accomplishment--a hardworking kitchen appliance with an elegant presence. Its curvy retro shape is undeniably handsome and its structural components withstand the rigors of a high-octane kitchen. In fact, the toaster can output up to 130 slices per hour, should the entire neighborhood ever depend on you for breakfast or tea. The key to Dualit's exceptionally even browning is the toaster's system of patented ProHeat elements, a series of flat bars behind a smooth, transparent coating. The result is an efficient, durable design, suitable for everything from brioche to sandwiches. The elements are encased by a rugged, stainless-steel housing that you may not even recognize as a relative of its lightweight, plasticky peers. Each slot measures 28 mm wide and is extra deep to allow for the use of the Dualit sandwich cage (sold separately). One adjustable leg accommodates uneven surfaces and rubberized feet protect your countertop. The Dualit toaster has manually operated functions and is designed for people who like to engage with their appliances. Operation is simple but rewarding. A rocker switch selects 2- or 4-slice toasting, and a 4-minute timer knob lets you fine-tune browning time. Instead of a pop-up function that can prematurely cool toast, the unit comes with an ejector knob that you raise when you're ready for it. For smaller households or busy kitchens, Dualit also makes 2- and 3-slice models. All Dualit toasters come with a one-year warranty. --Emily Bedard
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| Customer Reviews:
 worst value for money, worst toaster I ever owned! April 27, 2010
A. Entenman (London, UK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Pretty but, uneven toasting, first batch comes ok but uneven, second batch same temperature, burned. First slot ( left side ) comes almost not toasted even with the sandwich cage ( ( I buy medium thickness toast so, needs it to stay in place as the slots are quite wide ). I used it sparingly for less than two years but, the timer is broken now, I wrote to customer service the following letter:
Our 4 slice toaster burned our toast to ashes last night as the timer got stuck!
It was purchased in 2005 as a wedding gift but, only started using it sparingly in late 2007,
after we moved to a new home.
I cannot imagine that a product with values such as Dualit's, can be as dangerous as not having
a cut off power control if overheating ( I had never seen toast turning into ashes in my life before )!
I do not know what kind of warranty it carries if any but, I definitely hope it offers service / replacement.
Also, the toaster has been making very uneven and unpredictable ( sometimes too light,
sometimes very dark, depending whether it was the first batch or not ) toast which again,
for such a highly praised machine, I would expect much better and consistent results.
We used to have a simple Russell Hobs that produced great toast every time either from frozen or from fresh.
To which they replied:
"We are sorry to hear you are experiencing problems with your Dualit toaster.
The Timer on this product is a mechanically wound part and can therefore, over time, lose elasticity. For this reason, we do recommend in our Instruction Manual that the appliance is not left unattended during use and is switched off at the socket when not in use.
However, a replacement Timer unit can be obtained on our website or by calling our Customer Service Helpline."
Hardly the service or reply one would expect, if you look on ebay, there are hundreds of sales of replacement timers sold which means I am not the only one with a broken one. Do not buy if you can help it, unless you are prepared to live with uneven toast and have to buy either a replacement or a new one soon after...
 Real toast at last June 1, 2009
harvo
at last, a toaster that toasts...this is by far the best toaster I have ever had.....All the other toasters are made in China, and do a sub par job....This is an old fashioned toaster that you actually set the timer on....up to 3 and a half minutes....both sides are done to perfection....I'm in toast heaven...
Finally, My Perfect Toaster! January 31, 2006
Teri W. Leibforth (Clarkdale, AZ United States)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is the best toaster ever! For decades, I have wanted this toaster, but never bought it because it was "too expensive". But, my husband did the math, and for all the toasters we bought over the past 40 years searching for the "perfect" one, we paid nearly twice over the cost of this 4-slice Dualit. We finally decided to get our Dualit when it was featured on the "Friday Sale" -- and we got a major price break because we got the metallic blue -- the exact color in our kitchen tile pattern! This makes perfect toast, and for us, it's worth every penny!
Amazing Toaster!!! June 4, 2004
Calvin L Cassel Jr (Duncannon, PA USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I received the Dualit toaster yesterday and spend last evening making toast, toast, and more toast....wanting to see if my investment was worth it. I'm pleased to say that I'm extremely happy with the results.I tried several kinds of bread of varying thicknesses (store bought and artisan), bagels, and even homemade English muffins which usually need the broiler to prepare. Althought the first batch (as the directions indicate) takes a little longer than subsequent batches, the toaster was very fast. I achieved consistant browning on both sides and in all slots. Any concerns I had at investing more than $300 for a toaster vanished quickly. it seems to be a real workhorse, is solidly built, and has a minimum of parts to break, unlike most toasters on the market today. And it looks great!!!! I'll give an update in a month or two, but so far, I could't be happier.
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