Proctor Silex 24450 4-Slice Cool-Touch Toaster, White
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Proctor SilexBrand: Proctor Silex
Model: 24450
Color: White
Product features:
- 4-slice toaster with dual controls for variable toast selections
- SmartToast electronics; toast boost; cancel button
- Extra-wide slots accommodate bagels, buns, and muffins
- Auto shut off; cool-touch exterior; slide-out crumb tray provides quick cleanup
- Measures 12-1/2 by 12-1/5 by 9-1/7 inches; 6-month warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Proctor Silex 24450 4-Slice Cool-Touch Toaster, White
Customer Review: don't be fooled by the price or previous reviews
Summary: 1 Stars
I ordered this toaster based on a combination of previous reviews and price. After more than a week of frustration I discovered the only 4-slice toasters which received good reviews cost a great deal of money (Dualit) or were backordered for weeks.
Then there was this toaster. Although it showed up in record time (less than the stated delivery time - thank you Amazon) it was a disaster from the moment it came out of the box:
1. It's a very light weight toaster, which means it feels cheap. The plastic is low grade plus the lift and heating elements are flimsy and rattle around a great deal.
2. The lift mechanisms feel cheap. I had to gingerly push them down in fear of breaking them. If I pushed down with any reasonable force, the toaster tipped forward.
3. To make matters worse, the left side of the toaster was broke: the lift mechanism wouldn't stay down.
4. I did try to use the side which worked on both regular bread and frozen waffles. The bread came out uneven: one side was noticeably darker than the other, each heating element produced different results, and each slice was toasted unevenly on each side. the frozen waffles came out very dry and due to their being curled up, jammed on the way up. If I wasn't there watching it, it could have started a fire because the heating element didn't turn off.
Overall: THIS IS A CHEAP AND DANGEROUS TOASTER. Avoid it like the plague. I'm just going to have to suck it up and pay the extra money for a better quality machine or wait for the other toasters to get restocked.
Description of Proctor Silex 24450 4-Slice Cool-Touch Toaster, White
Proctor Silex 24450 4 Slice Cool-Touch Toaster = Automatic shutoff Cancel button Color - White 1-Year Limited WarrantyToasters
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