- Low-profile flatbed toaster with flat stainless-steel heating surface
- Fits up to 4 slices at a time; 1-9 variable shade settings; on/off indicator light
- Toasts 1 side at a time; works with any size or type of bread; defrost and reheat options
- Slide-out crumb tray for quick cleanup; made of stainless steel with silicone finish
- Measures approximately 14-3/5 by 10-1/5 by 3 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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A unique twist on an everyday household appliance, this low-profile flatbed toaster features a flat stainless-steel heating surface that works with any size or type of bread--unlike a standard toaster's drop-in slots, which limit the thickness of bread and can cause items to get stuck. The toaster accommodates up to four traditional slices of sandwich bread at a time, and its variable shade setting can be easily adjusted from light to dark with a simple turn of the browning dial (1 to 9 setting options). Use the flatbed toaster to toast anything from breakfast toast, English muffins, croissants, and bagels to personal pizzas, tortillas, hamburger buns, or other oversized food items. Simply place the item to be toasted directly on the heating surface--it will only toast the one side, so the bread must be flipped in order to toast both sides. In addition to toasting, the versatile unit can be used to effectively defrost frozen bread or to reheat previously toasted items. Other highlights include an on/off power indicator light, a slide-out crumb tray for quick cleanup, and a sleek, stylish design that will not only complement any kitchen countertop or buffet, but that also stands vertically on its side for compact storage when not in use. Made from durable stainless steel with an attractive silicone finish, the flatbed toaster measures approximately 14-3/5 by 10-1/5 by 3 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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The new BISTRO flatbed toaster doesn’t only make a design statement on any table – it is also utterly versatile in its use. It toasts any piece of bread to perfection, whatever the preferred thickness of the slice. The BISTRO can also serve as a very effective defroster of frozen breads. It is made from stainless steel and features an attractive rubber finish.
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49 of 53 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Dont quite know what to make of this.,
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This review is from: Bodum 10957-01US Bistro Flatbed 4-Slice Toaster, Black (Kitchen)
Have you ever looked at a toaster oven and thought dang this would be perfect, if only it sported an inefficient open grill type of design without the enclosure? Then this is the product for you!
I got this 'toaster' assuming the bread went inside of it. It doesnt. It instead goes on top. I still have not figured out any advantage to this design. I'm sure there is one. But so far I've only found the following disadvantages: You cannot use it under a cabinet, because the cabinet will get much too hot. It is not able to get breads really dark, because it loses so much heat. And you have to flip the bread over to get it dark on both sides. This means to get your piece of bread blackened the toast time is nearly quadrupled. (2 sides x 2 cycles/side) This is clearly a purpose built device. But what is that purpose? I mean i guess if you wanted to toast something ridiculously huge, like a loaf of bread all at once or a sandwich? But again you could use a toaster oven and have it done much more efficiently. I looked through the instruction book to see if it had any suggestions or recipies, but nothing. To be clear: It did exactly what it was supposed to. I'm just not sure what its supposed to accomplish.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Specialized product but worth it.,
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This review is from: Bodum 10957-01US Bistro Flatbed 4-Slice Toaster, Black (Kitchen)
For those who are confused about what this is for, I'll let you know. It's for toasting things that won't fit in a toaster. Think pastries, buns, muffins. . .
I like a grilled bun with my sandwiches, but I'm trying to eat healthier. So instead of applying a light coat of butter on a hoagie roll and sticking it on a frying pan, I can place it open-faced on this toaster. It's brilliant! Hoagies, hamburger buns, and pastries just don't work in a conventional toaster, and this is where the Bodum Flatbed comes in. If you're only toasting sliced bread on here you're going to get annoyed. But if you want to toast a non-conventional baked good, you're in luck. Four stars only because the darkness scale is ineffective below "4". The lower numbers on the dial are virtually indistinguishable. For example, a 6 will yield a nice amber color on hamburger buns but a 3 barely warms them.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it for one day,
By Cedar Waxwing (Boulder, Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bodum 10957-01US Bistro Flatbed 4-Slice Toaster, Black (Kitchen)
I loved the total control over the toasting process. I could turn the bread over at any time while toasting and decide what shade of toast (readiness) I preferred. I could also add some sandwich fixings when I chose to make a hot sandwich. Although, the operating instructions warn against toasting items that may be particularly prone to melting such as pastries, I made a sandwich with plain lettuce and cucumbers which turned out perfect.
The dial could use a dot to indicate where the control was pointing to. For example, if you set the the dial to toast to number 7, there is no dot or color on the dial that quickly reaffirms your selection at a glance. Instead, the dial is all one flat black color. There is an indentation on the 'selection' side of the dial but you'd only know it by running your fingers above it. The grill is sturdy and well made. Another advantage is that you can clean the entire toaster having access to the inner workings. And it is stainless steel so I expected to be able to clean and maintain it for at least a few years. To my surprise, even with only three heating elements running the length of the toaster, it toasted bread very well. It is more suited for two slices of toast not four as stated in the manufactures description. The machine is not too cumbersome and weighs minimally. It takes about as much room as a coffee maker. You should exercise some caution because it is an 'open-faced' toaster and the heat is unopposed thereby anything other than toast (or the like) coming in contact with the top-side grill can burn (I think of household animals or children's small but inquiringly little fingers). Members of my family did not like that it had no timer bell for when the toast was done. Since I like to gage the readiness of the bread it posed no inconvenience. Everyone else in my household was relieved when the toaster failed to turn on the next morning! I was rather sad to see it returned to the box. I was out-voted when the machine failed simply because if quality was an issue, it was more than likely the replacement toaster would fail again prematurely. There's no arguing that. I loved the toaster and gave it five stars for its toasting ability--the one day I was able to enjoy it. A wonderful product and would buy again if I was reassured it would work somewhat long into the future.
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