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Toaster dilemma

caroln242 — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:44:31 GMT

Okay, this is kind of a silly question, but here goes. I bought a toaster on line, a major brand, fairly expensive (don't want to mention brand) because I'm tired of cheap toasters I have to replace all the time. It took forever to be shipped, but I was eager to try it out as soon as I got it. Popped in a piece of bread, waited...it popped up and only one side was toasted. I thought okay, maybe it needs to be "broke in" and tried it again. And again. Same thing every time.

So I contacted the manufactuer, had to jump through a few hoops but they finally agreed to send me a replacement. It took a month to get the new one. When it finally arrived I immediately tried it out. I wouldn't get a lemon twice, would I?? Yes I would. Same darn thing. I had so much trouble getting the replacement I just didn't want to deal with the company again.

So I took my old toaster back out of the cabinet (kept for a back up) and now I have 2 brand new toasters that don't toast worth a *amn. I don't want to donate or give them to anyone knowing they're defective and for some reason I have a hard time just throwing them in the garbage. But that's what they are, garbage. So, any ideas on what to do with these stupid toasters??

Re: Toaster dilemma

Love my grandkids — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:49:21 GMT

@caroln242 Check for any recycling events in your area and see if it can be taken there. Otherwise toss 'em. They're just taking up space and likely annoying you cuz they don't work!

I really wish you would share the brand with us. Could be a warning to some unsuspecting buyer!

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JK7 — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:49:44 GMT

Are you sure you don't have it on the bagel setting. That only toasts one side.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:02:34 GMT

@caroln242 Sometimes toasters will say to put bread on a specific side if only toasting one slice. Did you try both sides?

I got a really good one from QVC a couple years ago and it's TURQUOISE.

Here it is. No longer available in Turquoise but many other pretty colors. Inexpensive and works perfectly.

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Love my grandkids — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:54:01 GMT

@Kachina624 Oh that sounds soooo pretty!

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Cakers3 — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:56:59 GMT

@caroln242 How long ago did you buy this toaster??

I would not keep something that didn't work, no matter the cost.

I'd also put a stop on any payment-I'm assuming CC.

The product is defective and could be a fire hazard.

You are entitled to get your $$ back and the company should pay for the return.

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EatWell — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 06:44:00 GMT

@caroln242

Did instructions come with your toaster? Have a Bagel 🥯 setting?

My Dualit toaster instructions:

"Check the 'selector' switch is set correctly. If set to Bagel setting only one side will toast and remember to insert bread from the very left hand slot".

Dualit Classic 4 slice toaster, in chrome stainless, I purchased on a trip to England years ago. Commercial quality. Weighs 3.5 pounds. Made and assembled in the UK. Expensive, but was so well worth it, IMO. Built to last a lifetime. I will never need to buy another toaster. 👍

~Life is short. Enjoy everyday as if it is your last day on earth. You could die tomorrow.~

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LonestarBabs — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:04:37 GMT

I have to giggle at the fact that my bright yellow toaster purchased at Cracker Barrel for $19.99 years ago still works to produce toast with a smiley face emblazoned on one side. Oh sure, I think that the sleek stainless steel models would look so nice on the counter, but I don't keep the toaster on the counter anyway. Is it fancy? No. Can I control the settings? Yes. Does it toast on both sides? Yes. Does it allow for thicker slices? Yes. Is it digital? No. But it makes happy toast!!!!

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cookie16 — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:05:06 GMT

I was watching, I believe, Cooks Country when they were reviewing toasters. Most failed their testing even though they were very expensive. There was one that if you were on the bagel setting, it only toasted on one side. You had to turn the bagel cut side out on both sides. Could you have this type of toaster and possibly be on the bagel setting. P.S. they didn't like any of the toasters they reviewed, some very expensive.

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queendiva — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:16:46 GMT

@caroln242 : so sorry for your trouble.

Try to get a credit on your CC, then toss the dang things. Out of sight, out of mind, never to be annoyed by them again.

My KitchenAid toaster is over 20 years old and going strong.True, I do not use it daily, but it works when I need it. Started in one kitchen and has moved with me twice since. It was neither the least or the most expensive. I think ATK recommended the Dash toaster, which may be sold on HSN.

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jlkz — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:15:12 GMT

@caroln242

Just went through the craziness of replacing a toaster. I almost got a headache from reading all the reviews from well known to unheard of brands.

Finally bought a Cuisinart for approx. $50 that does simple things....for a vacation house. Tried the first piece of bread ( half a bagel ) and it worked perfectly.

If it didn't, it would have gone back so fast !

Get rid of the losers...one to recycle, the other to be credited to your account. And, good luck with your next adventure !

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SeaMaiden — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:16:58 GMT

@caroln242 wow. I have a toaster under the counter that has been there for 30 years... I never toast anything! Wish I could ship it to you. I am to lazy to make toast LOL!

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eddyandme — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:17:54 GMT

I think toasters are just a hit or miss thing no matter what the brand. It's just the luck of the draw!

I've had my share of toasters. Once had a JennAir copper toaster that was great until it suddenly died. Since Kitchenaid had bought out JennAir, they replaced it with one of theirs - not the finast. (And, I've had a Kitchenaid years ago that was great.)

I now have settled on two toaster that I love (one for upstairs and one for the playroom downstairs). I have a beautiful pink Smeg - makes perfect toast: it does tend to throw out the toast onto the counter thought. My other toaster is a WestBend. It's the long model and you can make poached eggs/heat Canadian bacon, if you're in the mood for and egg mcmuffin! Like all the "older" appliances, it just keeps working and working.

Maybe someday - hopefully in the near future - we'll be able to buy goods made in the USA. 'Til then, imho, it's just the luck of the draw!

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sunshine45 — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:19:19 GMT

i would definitely read the instructions. i have a toaster that has a bagel setting so that could be what you are experiencing? if you named the brand, perhaps others could help you out more. mine is a cuisinart 4 slice toaster.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:33:49 GMT

Believe it or not I'm still using an original 1950's Toastmaster toaster! My mother used it when I was a little girl. The only thing I've done with it is replace the power cord. The old cord was old cotton wrapped wire. The old toaster works better than a new one I bought which I gave away.

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coffee drinker — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:36:13 GMT

Hey @Kachina624 , thought you were going to buy 6 of the new ones (Smeg) that Qvc will have in the future to store in your "gift closet." Remember I asked to be put on your gift list. Have you forgotten?

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Kachina624 — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:44:10 GMT

@coffee drinker No, I haven't forgotten but may have trouble sending your SMEG to you. It may have to be a virtual delivery.

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camelot — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 20:20:07 GMT

I had a Dualit toaster, ~$400.00 - piece of junk. Only toasted one side!!! I now have a Breville, samething. Only one side gets toasted.

I've had many others from the least expensive to brands they sell at Williams-Sonoma, Cuisinart, Kitchen Aid. All same issue. I don't know why they can't make a decent toaster. Of course I know about the bagel setting. It's poor engineering of toasters. Not my settings.

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I am still oxox — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:52:36 GMT

I have a combo Toaster, Oven, Broiler, Air fryer and the toasting function was a little strange at first now we love it

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CelticCrafter — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 19:13:54 GMT

We buy the cheapest toaster we can find because we have found that the more expensive ones don't really last any longer or work any better than the cheaper ones.