- 4-slice metal toaster offers 1-1/2-inch-wide slots with self-centering racks
- Even-Heat system with sensor ensures consistent toasting; shade-control knob
- Easy Lift lever cancels cycle and raises toast; reheat setting; bagel setting
- Dishwasher-safe removable crumb tray; cool-touch exterior; cord storage
- Measures 12-3/5 by 11 by 8 inches; 1-year replacement warranty
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The KitchenAid 4 Slice Metal Toaster is an attractive and durable addition to any kitchen. Toast the thickest bagels and English muffins perfectly using the industry's most advanced bagel toasting function. Baker's Bagel¿ Toasting gently browns the bottom of the bagel while toasting the sides that are sliced. One-touch button automatically sets toaster for warm function to warm previously toasted items without additional browning. The easy to use dial knob with detented stops controls toasting levels with precision ¿ turn the dial knob clockwise for darker toast, counterclockwise for lighter. Precice toasting with the Even-Heat¿ System. Extra-thick mica boards hold the heavy gauge heating elements flat, for even browning. A heat sensor ensures consistent toasting slice after slice. Extra-wide slots handle the thickest bagels, breads, and pastries easily. A gentle lift on the side Easy Lift¿ lever will cancel toasting and raise the toast. Thick or thin breads are centered perfectly on self-centering bread racks for even toasting. Metal construction for added durability and style. Heat shields inside the toaster help keep the Cool Reach¿ exterior steel side panels cooler. Features a steel interior which offers the ultimate in durability and adds consistency to toasting. Extra-deep toasting cavity helps ensure even browning. Full-width, rugged steel crumb tray removes easily and is dishwasher-safe. Under base cord wrap keeps counter neat. Includes KitchenAid's One year Hassle Free Replacement Warranty.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
112 of 122 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
At first glance the price kept me away from this toaster. Being a Kitchen Aid Nut kept bringing me back. The five star rating isn't unusual for Kitchen Aid Products. The moment my wife saw the order(ed) form, she nearly passed out. She fussed for a few days,(the one hundred dollars for a toaster was unheard of) even AFTER testing the toaster for a few times. Now that her blood pressure is about normal (food usually tastes better when our body is functioning normally) she agrees that the toaster is worth the money. WOW!!! THAT in itself is a story worthy of the evening news! The toaster is great,the variation of settings is wonderful and the quality is, of course, Kitchen Aid. English muffins are the best ever!!!
Try one for yourself, you'll like it and may even be proud of yourself. It truly is worth the money.
Try one for yourself, you'll like it and may even be proud of yourself. It truly is worth the money.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I always thought a toaster is a toaster. However, this toaster is solid. It makes perfect toast every time. The one thing I like about it is that it does not have a dip in the top where bread crumbs can collect. My last toaster had that and it was hard to clean. This one cleans in a snap. I have bought all new Kitchen Aid products for my kitchen and I am happy so far with all of them.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I bought this toaster when our toaster oven burst into flames - a clear indicator we needed a new one. After evaluating whether we really needed an oven, we decided to go with a toaster. I did quite a bit of research on toasters and came to the conclusion that this one was in the right price range for the quality and feature set we were looking for. We ordered it from Amazon right before Christmas and it was delivered in time to toast our english muffins on Christmas morning.
Controls:
I thought the controls were pretty self explanitory but my wife and children required a bit of tutorial on the bagle setting and how it worked. Once explained, they got it and used it to their delight. Getting them to adjust the controls their personal setting took a bit. One setting does not fit everyone and you have to remember to set it to your personal setting unless you want your bread item toasted like the last person to use the toaster.
Quality of Contruction:
This toaster has a solid feel to it. So far nothing has fallen off, loosened, or given indication it will burst into flames anytime soon. That's a plus over my last toaster oven.
Quality of Output:
Toast, english muffins, and bagles come out great once you figure out the setting for your personal taste in color and toastiness. Breads with higher moisture content seem to take a bit longer to toast, but the results have been worth the wait. The rye bread I toast comes out faster than it did when I used my old toaster oven and the color is more even and consistent.
Slot Width and Length:
I would have liked to have had a longer slot for the rye bread I typically tast, but I soon learned that cutting the bread in half works just as well. The halves come out toasted the same. If I want two full slices of bread, I simply cut them in half and toast using all four slots. With the settings the same on each slot pair, I have gotten four pieces of toast with identical results on color and crispness.
Crumb Catcher:
The crumb tray is easy to remove and put back into place. I wish it was more conveniently located in the front instead of the back, but turning this toaster is not that much of an inconvenience. Putting it in the front would have possibly ruined the sleek lines of the design.
Cable Minder:
The power cord can be wound underneath to take up the amount of cord not needed. Simple and efficient design.
Cool To The Touch:
It is as advertised. My old flaming toaster oven was so hot you had to be very careful not to burn yourself or set things on fire if they were too near it. This one stays cool as a cuke.
Color Matches:
The Empire Red color matches our KitchenAid mixer perfectly (as one would hope) and our other counter top appliances of that stated color from other vendors.
I highly recommend this product for those who need a toaster over a toaster oven. We rarely miss our toaster oven except when wanting to quickly warm something up that might drip into the toaster (sticky buns, chicken patty, etc).
Controls:
I thought the controls were pretty self explanitory but my wife and children required a bit of tutorial on the bagle setting and how it worked. Once explained, they got it and used it to their delight. Getting them to adjust the controls their personal setting took a bit. One setting does not fit everyone and you have to remember to set it to your personal setting unless you want your bread item toasted like the last person to use the toaster.
Quality of Contruction:
This toaster has a solid feel to it. So far nothing has fallen off, loosened, or given indication it will burst into flames anytime soon. That's a plus over my last toaster oven.
Quality of Output:
Toast, english muffins, and bagles come out great once you figure out the setting for your personal taste in color and toastiness. Breads with higher moisture content seem to take a bit longer to toast, but the results have been worth the wait. The rye bread I toast comes out faster than it did when I used my old toaster oven and the color is more even and consistent.
Slot Width and Length:
I would have liked to have had a longer slot for the rye bread I typically tast, but I soon learned that cutting the bread in half works just as well. The halves come out toasted the same. If I want two full slices of bread, I simply cut them in half and toast using all four slots. With the settings the same on each slot pair, I have gotten four pieces of toast with identical results on color and crispness.
Crumb Catcher:
The crumb tray is easy to remove and put back into place. I wish it was more conveniently located in the front instead of the back, but turning this toaster is not that much of an inconvenience. Putting it in the front would have possibly ruined the sleek lines of the design.
Cable Minder:
The power cord can be wound underneath to take up the amount of cord not needed. Simple and efficient design.
Cool To The Touch:
It is as advertised. My old flaming toaster oven was so hot you had to be very careful not to burn yourself or set things on fire if they were too near it. This one stays cool as a cuke.
Color Matches:
The Empire Red color matches our KitchenAid mixer perfectly (as one would hope) and our other counter top appliances of that stated color from other vendors.
I highly recommend this product for those who need a toaster over a toaster oven. We rarely miss our toaster oven except when wanting to quickly warm something up that might drip into the toaster (sticky buns, chicken patty, etc).
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Really pitiful
Mechanism on left side started failing rigHt away. Now, it won't stay down ... So no toast from left side. Read more
Published 2 months ago by skauer
looks good doesn't last long
really liked the styling of this toaster and the reviews were good, but the reviews that were bad for this product are what I should have listened to. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Trav
Waste of $
This toaster is no longer functioning after owning it for just a year. The knobs to push the bread down no longer stay down. Read more
Published 11 months ago by CA-Jen
Pitiful
Our second one just broke (the replacement for the first one, which broke).
Kitchenaid used to mean great quality. Now, it just means crap. Read more
Kitchenaid used to mean great quality. Now, it just means crap. Read more
Published 16 months ago by backdoc
Had to return it and replace it
We had a problem with this toaster almost immediately after receiving it. The lever that you push down to start toasting would not hold from time to time. Read more
Published 20 months ago by dee M
Best we've ever had!
This is the second such KitchenAid toaster we've purchased. We use one (purchased in February 2008) at home and one (purchased this summer) in the kitchen at our shop. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Rand Van Zandt
Great Toaster
I have had this toaster for over a month. I love this toaster and would recommended it to a friend
Published 21 months ago by KrisKW
Best Buy
I ordered the KitchenAid red 4 slice toaster. Once again, KitchenAid is the best. You won't be disappointed.
Toasts perfectly and looks great. Read more
Toasts perfectly and looks great. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Darlene A. Duncan
Finally...real toast
I was sceptical at first as the bread we had didn't toast very well...but, the bagels were superb! Trying a different bread, one not as moist, proved that this machine really knows... Read more
Published on April 19, 2010 by Cybergardener
So far, so good with one negative.
The toaster is solidly built. I use the "bagel" feature much more than I thought. I can toast buns, English muffins, and bagels without scorching the bottom. Read more
Published on September 15, 2009 by T. Whitaker
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