My partner loves the look - we received the metal grey - and we both particularly think the all-round light on the base wh ... Read more en toasting is a nice touch. I was initially disappointed that although it’s for 4 slices of bread, they’re for standard sizes of bread (not extra long slices like sourdough). I do eat alot of sourdough bread - but that ... Read more issue was easily resolved by just chopping the bread in half (or buying loaves in standard bread loaf size).

When it comes to the settings, this compact toaster has quite good technical components that ensure its efficiency and good toasting process. The toaster comes with 800 W of power and it has one simple start button. This model has 5 browning settings so you can make the toast with a desired degree of crispiness. I’m a big fan of the smeg range for their delicious curves and bold design and I was not disappointed in this toaster.

The toaster is heavier than I thought it would be and the crumb tray comes separately and must be placed under the toaster to collect crumbs. I found it collected a lot more than I expected so cleaned it weekly. We received the Sunbeam Kyoto City Collection toaster (and a matching kettle - separate review) in blue (seems more like a grey) as part of the Product Review Ambassador Program.

It's also handy to have the two toasting zones - she likes hers a little darker than I do, and four slices at a time is certainly enough for us.The wall plug isn't neutrally shaped. It doesn't come straight out from the powerpoint and perpendicular to the powerpoint but is a plug that directs the cord towards the right, hence plugging it into the right side of the powerpoint gives better access to both plugs installed into that powerpoint. High Lift Lever: Ingenuity is unsurpassed small crumpets and muffins can be easily removed without burning your fingers

I received this toaster as part of the Product Review Ambassador Program. I haven’t had a toaster for quite some time, so was looking forward to trying this - and it did not disappoint. Much like the kettle in the same range, it’s evident that the designers put alot of thought into the aesthetic design. This toaster (in white) looks at home in my kitchen. Easy To Use: Engineered for ease, this red 4 slice toaster boasts user-friendly controls and robust stainless steel construction, ensuring lasting durability and consistent performance. Retro Style, Modern Function: The Haden toasters and kettles sets blend a vintage aesthetic with modern functionality, featuring a red toaster 4 slice wide slot that's as efficient as it is visually appeaaling. I used all slots and found at least 2 toasted differently, lighter on one side but using the reheat function seemed to colour it a bit mor ... Read more e and it was also handy when getting distracted and the toast has popped a while. They also found that it evenly toasted bread on both sides and that they were able to easily achieve their desired level of browning.The toaster I have is Navy, don't expect it to be traditional boring dark blue rather it's a subtle satin finish with a mid blue colour and it looks brilliant. The top is brushed stainless, the switch gear all feels very tactile, there are detents on the sliders - all very classy and it does feel better than a generic toaster. The base has an LED glow ring which I actually quite liked. To provide safe and cool-to-touch construction, the toaster’s body is made of high-quality and strong plastic. The slots need to be resistant to heat and rust and due to that, they are made of stainless steel. Both of these materials are sturdy, durable, and food-safe. Removable crumb tray: The base mimics trays used in traditional tea ceremonies. It can be easily removed for cleaning crumbs away The toaster also has a removable crumb tray to help with an easy clean up, as well as a 3-way safety system. The toaster while quite large, has a particular feature I really like, and perhaps one that other manufacturers will eventually mimic. The toaster sits on a stylish base that is also its crumb tray. Lift the toaster off, wipe the base - genius we think.