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The KitchenAid KMT4116CU 4 Slice Long Slot Toaster with High Lift Lever is arguably better than many other 4 slice toasters with separate slots. This toaster can toast 2 extra-long breads or 4 regular slices at a time and saves you from breaking long bread into smaller pieces. Those will easily fit in these extra wide and long slots.
Secondly, it is more compact and comes with several great features. Introduced in the mid of 2015, the KitchenAid 4 Slice Long Slot Toaster is one of the best KitchenAid’s appliance. Let’s see if this model is right for your daily toasting jobs.
More productivity, less effort
The KitchenAid KMT4116CU 4 Slice Long Slot Toaster saves time and you will appreciate its productivity in the busy mornings at kitchen. The special heating elements become hot very rapidly. 10.25-inch-long and 1.5-inch-wide slots can take the largest bread sizes, more than any other toaster in the industry. The lever comes with an extra play on the top so that you don’t have to struggle while removing small slices.
The crumb tray is common in toasters to prevent crumbs falling on the floor. It allows easy cleaning and slides nicely from the base. Under the base cord storage is another great feature in this product. The Power Cord should always be removed after toasting is done and the KitchenAid KMT4116CU toaster provides a room under the base to store it safely.
Great looks, solid construction
The first impressions of the KitchenAid 4 Slice Toaster are great. Available in red, black and silver colors, the toaster looks awesome in kitchen. It has all-metal construction and very decent and simple design. Although the toaster is a bit long, it’s compact from sides. The outer shell remains cool, but the top might get hot quickly.
The shades are even and precisely uniform on the sides and the toaster has 7 adjustable settings. It comes with bagel, defrost and reheat functions to deal with a variety of breads, muffins, frozen waffles, etc. The keep warm function will keep your slice hot for up to 3 minutes after a toasting job. Weighing 7 pounds, the KitchenAid KMT4116CU is a solid toaster, sits tight and won’t jump when you pull the lever.
Specs and Features
- 7 shade settings
- Bagel, Defrost, reheat and keep warm functions
- Crumb Tray
- Weighs 7 pounds
- Extra wide and long slots
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Pros
- All-Metal construction
- Completion alert
- High lift lever
- Under base cord storage
- Great looks
Cons
- Cancel button is not there but this is not an issue. Pull up lever, it works as cancel function
Verdict
If you think buying a toaster is simple, think again. There aren’t any toasting appliances with great reviews and only a fewer complaints. The operation of toasters is very simple but complications lie under the hood. Crumbs start falling on heating rods and create a black surface which explains the shade problems after a year usage. The butter and oily slices are killers and effect temperature controls.
Other complaints include the lever KitchenAid KMT4116CU 4 Slice Long Slot Toaster with High Lift Lever won’t stay down when the oiled heat sensors start giving wrong signals. You will observe most of the complaints circle around these facts. That’s why it’s always recommended to carefully read the manual, keep your toaster clean, avoid non-bread slices and use it with care. This toaster is designed to stay with you longer, is affordable while being efficient.
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