KitchenAid KTT340ER 2-Slice, Two-Slot Toaster with Bagel and Warm Functions, Empire Red
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: KitchenAidBrand: KitchenAid
Model: KTT340ER
Color: Empire Red
Product features:
- Double-slot toaster with warm and bagel functions
- Polycarbonate housing resists stains, discoloration, and warping
- Extra-large slots accommodate most breads and bagels
- Soft-rise, self-centering rack with full-width crumb tray
- Measures 11 by 7-3/4 by 6-3/4 inches
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of KitchenAid KTT340ER 2-Slice, Two-Slot Toaster with Bagel and Warm Functions, Empire Red
Customer Review: Bagels vs Bread
Summary: 4 Stars
Because I suffer from insomnia, I am often awake at "odd" hours, at least "odd" to the rest of the world. Often, I reheat a plate of last night's dinner but by adding freshly toasted bread, the dinner suddenly does not taste like leftovers; or I might putter around and make a club sandwich, or a quick burger, or a tuna or chicken salad on toast, etc. [See Jack Nicholson in "Five Easy Pieces"]
Because of my love for club sandwiches, I bought the four-slice version of this toaster; I'm too impatient to wait while that third slice toasts independently! Other than the capacity of the four slot version, this whole line of toasters actually performs pretty much the same, and more importantly, as advertised! I have two friends who bought the two-slice version after seeing mine work, and they are just as pleased as I am. (There is a problem with toasting thinner sandwich breads and it is discussed below. Depending on what you toast and how often, this problem could even be a deal breaker for you though I urge you to keep reading with an open mind.)
Unbelievably, when KitchenAid says this toaster toasts bagels a different way, they're not kidding. The cut side of bagels ends up an even, perfectly textured, golden brown, while the crust side is gently warmed, not hard and dried out. That was the first test I put mine through, and it not only passed, it exceeded my expectations! In addition, the toaster can handle the odd hamburger bun or hot dog roll just fine, should the need arise.
Life, however, does reach up and pull you back periodically: in achieving one goal another has been somewhat compromised. This appliance is great as a bagel/bun/thick bread toaster but only an "acceptable" plain-white-supermarket-mush-bread toaster, no matter how dark the setting. Reluctantly, I have to join the chorus of others who have noted that, should you go for a "re-toast" when regular sandwich bread pops up too soon, you'd better stand in place attentively, rather than turning your back and waiting to hear that reassuring mini-clatter of steel on steel indicating your toast is ready. The penalty you may pay is hearing the non-reassuring sound of your smoke detector going off!
Actually, while not quite that bad, the "re-toasted" bread that pops up may more closely resemble a charcoal briquette than the linchpin of a club sandwich. [Note: "pops up" is used above in a generic way; this toaster never violently launches bread skyward the way some others do, and the "mini-clattering" is very "mini" indeed.]
In attempting to be all things to all people, this appliance does come remarkably close. If all you ever toast is sandwich bread, though, you would be just as well off with another, cheaper model, as someone else noted. However, if your toasting "needs" (<--- Madison Avenue at its best! or worst) include bagels, "Texas Toast," sandwich buns, frozen waffles and pancakes, etc. I highly recommend this line of toasters.
Finally, it is my personal belief that if the salesmen/customer service reps (or the manufacturer for that matter), can't explain why you need a "Digital" toaster, it should be 50% off. And if the explanation of the Digital Toaster has something to do with replacing older toasters' innards with transistors and other solid state devices, I, being an old codger, can assure you that I never saw a vacuum tube toaster back in the 50's! LOL
All kidding aside, this toaster is as good as it gets for the price and functionality.
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Description of KitchenAid KTT340ER 2-Slice, Two-Slot Toaster with Bagel and Warm Functions, Empire Red
Extra-wide slots and advanced toasting functions give this classic 2-slice toaster the ability to produce consistent toast, slice after slice.This compact two-slot toaster from KitchenAid comes with a menu of toasting features and a sturdy, user-friendly structure. KitchenAid's Even Heat system automatically adjusts the heavy-gauge heating elements, so toast comes out consistently, even in large batches. A bagel function toasts the cut side of bagels, while simply warming the crusts, and a warming function gently reheats previously toasted foods. The Easy Lift lever and Soft Rise feature are both helpful when lowering slices or raising them to a graspable height. Notably wide and deep, the self-centering dual slots accommodate thick slices of brioche or fat bagels. Other handy details include a dial for shade control, "cut side" markings for bagel toasting, power indicator lights, a dishwasher-safe crumb tray, and power cord storage hooks. The toaster's stainless-steel interior and polycarbonate housing are built to last and easy to clean. The unit measures 11 by 7-3/4 by 6-3/4 inches. --Emily Bedard
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