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| Brand: Dualit
Temporarily Out of Stock...
But Amazon Should Have It
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 6-10 of 10
 Gorgeous, but Really Uneven Toasting January 7, 2008
WeHo Ryan (West Hollywood, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Yes, it is heavy, solid, and eye catching on your counter--a really sexy retro look. But all that restaurant-solidity does not function in the home kitchen. For the typical home use--morning toast--the heavy heating elements need to be preheated . . . before every cold use. That means every morning, forever, you have to put this monster through a blank cycle--a waste of electricity that is not justifiable. And even then the toast is shockingly uneven: it comes out zebra-like. Did I mention that this happens only after having spent minutes listening to the very loud mechanical timer? Then you look at your zebra toast, with that timer still buzzing in your ears, and you wonder why you paid $300. Don't be seduced by the sexy design; buy something else.
 Mixed feelings December 23, 2007
Sean P. Logue (Research Triangle Park, NC USA)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I have mixed feelings about this item. So much so that I put off reviewing it for a long time. I've owned mine over a year now, and it is time to speak up.
On the one hand, I really want to like it. And not just because I spent a good sized hunk of cash on it. I like the idea of an industrial, commercial-grade toaster that makes great toast, is indestructible, and looks great doing it.
On the other hand, I kind of don't like it. It takes up a lot of space, the slots aren't wide enough for a bagel, or deep enough for a wide piece of bread. I had to buy the optional sandwich cages to allow me to stuff bread into the slots that wouldn't otherwise fit. It needs to be preheated, and even after it is, the toast is inconsistent and uneven.
It does look great on the counter, and feels very heavy-duty. But, it just isn't very good at making toast, and that is supposed to be the point.
Sadly, I don't think I would buy this again.
 2 slice Toaster December 18, 2007
Ann Robinette (Western NC, USA)
We have had this toaster for 5 years and like the speed, quality and ease of toasting...Something is to be said for manual operation and you don't have to grab the toast when it pops. Just leave it in the toaster for up to 5 minutes and it stays warm.
We are presently looking to up grade to a 4 slot one. our children are waiting in line to inherate this old one!!1
If you want a deal...check out EBAY>>>> and save $$$$'s
 POS - put your money in a pile and watch it burn November 26, 2007
Terry (Marietta, Ga United States)
Here is why I found this toaster to be a POS:
Uneven heat - different slots will brown or burn toast before other slots even warm up.
Unmarked controls - who can tell what the control switches do as they are unmarked.
Wont fit larger bread - bagels, challah, or large slices wont fit.
Entire unit gets too hot - will melt nearby plastics.
Bad customer service - try contacting Dualit and see what happens.
They wont be there for you as they are laughing all the way to the bank.
If you are considering spending $300.00 on a toaster this one isn't it.
The Dualit toaster has very poor engineering, poor build quality, bad design, and lacking customer service.
 More than a toaster November 10, 2007
Michael I. Hallet (Bar Harbor, ME USA)
When is a toaster more than a toaster? When it's a Dualit. Built like a tank and styled like a a piece of industrial sculpture. Heavy and solid, I think this baby's going to be around our kitchen for a very long time. And it toasts perfectly as well!
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