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There have been a lot of changes on it since then though. Heating wires that line the slots is still how the toasting is done. If you look in the slots, these will be seen glowing red. The bread stands vertically on end in the slots. This is still the fastest way to make toast.
The technology for heating and toasting has improved and some toasters have sensors now. Many toasters have a cool touch exterior on them. This way you don't have to worry about someone or something touching it. Original toasters had to be monitored for how brown the toast is done and manually turned off when ready. Now a days, one of these most likely would only be found in a museum. You do still have to clean the toaster crumb tray on today's models but they can be set to automatically toast to the desired shade.
A 2 slice toaster is a smaller unit in size than a 4 slice toaster. Even then, the size of particular models will vary. To make sure it fits where you want to keep it you should measure the spot.
Most are 2 or 4 slice unless it is a toaster oven that can do 6 slices. Some 2 slice toasters have just one long slot and the 4 slice can have 2 long slots, but usually the 2 slice toaster has 2 slots and 4 slice has 4 slots. That is the common styles found.
Wideness of the slots can vary and bagel size varies too, so make sure your favorite bagel fits because toasting a bagel is a great way to eat it. Many models of toasters a great bagel toasting function. Bagel function means that the cut side of the bagel is toasted and the outside is only warmed. This way the outside doesn't get burned. Self adjusting guides in the slots so that whatever thickness is being toasted stays perfectly vertical and toasts evenly is a common feature on many toasters. You can understand how that is good to have.
When buying the 4 slice toasters you might want to consider making sure that it has separate dual controls. If each pair of slots are operated independently then 2 people can have their toast as they prefer it at the same time. Many have an extra high lift feature which may be manual or automatic. The toast can be raised higher above the top of the toaster for easier removal.
Models in today's market have a lot more conveniences than the first toaster invented and a couple more functions than ones several years ago. The bagel function has already been mentioned, but others are reheat, frozen or defrost button, cancel button and anti jam. The anti jam is a built in automatic function that shuts off the toaster if the bread gets stuck, thereby avoiding a fire hazard. Reheat is just what it means and a frozen or defrost function automatically adds more time to allow for thawing and then toasting.
With the choice of so many styles, looks and designs, there is one that fits for your kitchen. Some are sleek, smooth toasters and/or have an angled top. Or they can have more of a retro rectangular or boxy look. Different colors are available and there are even novelty, including sport logo, toasters too. Stainless steel, white, or black finish can't be beat because it will fit anywhere.
Shop now and get the toaster that fits your needs in your kitchen. In today's world of technology you can shop from home when you have a computer. Most all brands can be bought online and there is a brand to fit any one's budget. Some nice brands to look at with average prices are: Hamilton Beach, T-Fal, or Rival. Black and Decker makes the Toastation, which essentially looks like a toaster sitting on top of a very small toaster oven.
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