Oster 2-Slice Toaster with Retractable Cord Review

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Oster electronic appliances are not only high performing, but also reliable and durable. The kitchen appliances include hand mixers, coffee makers, grinders, choppers, blenders, food processors and toasters. All these appliances tend to reduce the effort and cooking time, and present deliciously cooked meals.

The Oster 2-Slice Toaster with Retractable Cord is a high performing appliance, suitable for a small home setup or office use. It comes with the same Oster standard features, quality and durability. Even at a lower price, no compromise is made on the skill or craftsmanship implied. Following specs and features are integrated in the appliance.

Retractable cord

A retractable cord can be easily pulled out of its compartment when needed, and it can easily retract as and when required. This allows not only for an easy storage, but also prevents the damage to the cord. Such a kind of toaster is especially popular among home and office users, who want to avoid the hassle of long cords. Furthermore, the slots of this toaster are extra wide than the usual size.

Wide slots can accommodate English muffins, French toasts, pancakes, toaster pastries and bagels etc. This means that now you can introduce variety to your regular breakfasts. Each individual in the family can get what he wants in no time.

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Auto adjusting bread guides

These guides are useful in toasting the bread evenly. They can center themselves according to bread thickness, and ensure that both sides receive equal amount of heat. Additionally, there are 7 different toast shade settings included. This means that your toast will be browned according to your personal liking.

The Oster 2-Slice Toaster has a Bagel operation, which allows the user to toast the bread from outsides only, while the inner side remains soft and chewy. The safety feature of auto shutoff turns off the toaster when left on for a while. It also prevents toast burning and jamming inside the slots.

Specs and features

  • Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 8.6 x 7.7 inches
  • Item Weight: 3.5 pounds
  • Color: Red/ Grey
  • Origin: China
  • Material type: Stainless steel
  • Toasting capacity: 2 slices

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Pros

  • 7 different toast shade settings
  • Retractable cord for easy storage
  • Dual, auto adjusting bread guides
  • Wider than usual slots
  • Safety features like anti jam, auto shutoff
  • High toast lift for ease in grabbing food
  • Easy to remove and clean crumb tray

Cons

  • Lever requires effort to stay down
  • Uneven toasting at some times

Verdict

Users who are on a budget or with fewer family members have found this toaster extremely useful. Routine breakfast and quick munch on meals are easy to prepare, and it also works exceptionally well in an office setting. Initially, the lever may require effort to stay down, but it works fine eventually.

Regular cleaning and maintenance is required, which is easy because the removable crumb tray can be washed in a dishwasher. The exterior of the Oster 2-Slice Toaster with Retractable Cord can be cleaned through a damp cloth. Majority of the users are satisfied and recommend this appliance to others as well.