How to choose a four slice toaster
Kitchen toaster
Do you have a toaster at home? If you don’t, you should consider buying one, because using a toaster for breakfast or a snack is so much easier than using your oven. Not only do you get better results with a toaster, but most also have settings that let you decide how you want your bread: lightly toasted, medium or black. Toasters come with plenty of options to choose from, from the color to the number of slots (typically 2 or 4 slices). You can also purchase a toaster that can toast bagels, and there are even toasters that can do different tasks at the same time, like cooking your eggs while toasting your bread.
Before buying a toaster, you should make sure that you pick the one that best fits your needs. For example, if you have a larger family, you might want to consider 4 slice toasters instead of a 2 slice. There are also other features to consider.
First, you should look for even toasting, which is probably the most important feature to look for. A perfect, even toasting eliminates the need to toast the bread twice or to turn it upside down (what a hassle when you have to repeat it every day!).
Second, look for long and wide slots. This is especially true if you are a fan of bagels, you’ll want 4 slice toasters with wide and long slots to fit in your bagels! This helps ensure that your bagels won’t get stuck in the four slice toaster.
You may also want to look for a crumbs tray. Fortunately, good four slice toasters come with a crumbs tray, which helps reduce the mess and makes cleaning easier. Look for one that is preferably at the front or the side of the toaster, so it is easy to remove and clean (you wouldn't want to move the whole appliance each time you had to empty it!).
Fourth, check the power cord length. You don’t want a power cord that is too short (difficult to find an outlet) or even too long (always dangerous to have cords hanging around). Decide where your toaster will go on your counter, what position and how far it is from the electrical socket.
Last but not least, a great feature to have is an exterior cool on the touch. Some 4 slice toasters become extremely hot after repeated use and can cause burn if you touch them accidentally. This is an important feature to have if you have young kids at home who are the most vulnerable to burns accidents.
Hope this will give you some help in searching your toaster. For more information and products, visit my blog 4 Slice Toasters. - Nat
photo credit : katemonkey
