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Review on Kitfort toaster KT-2016, silver by Anastazja Szczur ᠌

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The goods are normal, money is not wasted!

The instructions state that before using the toaster for the first time, you must turn it on for three consecutive cycles at full power, followed by two or three minutes of cooling time. - Due to the high power consumption, connecting multiple appliances to a splitter at once could be dangerous. For your first few toasts, we recommend a medium roast (2 or 3). — It's important to keep the drip tray clean (bread crumbs accumulated in large quantities can cause heavy smoke). Make sure you turn off the power first. To clean the underside, simply flip it over and tap it gently. — You should only wet-wash the exterior of the toaster. Bread (toast) slices should slide in and out easily; the maximum thickness allowed is 2.5 cm; two toasts can fit in one slot, but only if they are thin enough. Older, stale bread can be toasted in less time. Crunchy bread takes longer to toast than soft bread. Toasted rye bread should be set to a level 2-3 for two to three minutes, then set to a level 3-4 to finish toasting. Toasting cereal-filled bread is an option. Take care when consuming fruit by the piece (they can burn and the bread will be bitter). Wait two to three minutes for the toaster to cool before making another slice of bread with a lower roasting setting. Avoid using bread that has been squished or wrinkled.

Pros
  • Got it out of the freezer, not the oven. By trial and error, I discovered that ordinary bread benefits most from defrosting in the fourth option, resulting in a perfectly soft and warm inside. The instructions also state that you can repeat the process again for even denser rye bread. It only takes two minutes to complete the entire process.
Cons
  • Quick disconnect (the biggest drawback in my opinion) - The frying isn't always even (not a deal breaker for me, as I'm usually just defrosting bread instead of toasting it, but it will be for others). The bread must be no more than 2.5 cm in thickness per the recipe's specifications. While this isn't always the case for me (thickness also contributed to a slip), it very well could be. Because the walls are so thin—almost to the point of being foil—they get exceedingly hot during and after roasting (again, for me personally this is not critical at all, but for others it may be important) Even with the prints on the walls, the decor is refined. They didn't include any paperwork in the box, but I don't think that's a claim against Kitfort (more likely a claim to the market) (no instructions, no warranty card, no booklets). But it is of no concern, as I have the manual that I got from the manufacturer's website, plus there are numerous videos on YouTube detailing how to use this specific model of toaster.