Amazon.com Review
A chunky little countertop unit, the Krups ToastSupreme Compact Toaster handles frozen bread, fresh bagels, and browning preferences from light to dark. Though neither the sleekest nor the sturdiest model on the market, the toaster is a fine average-use model with some of the features of higher end machines.
Outfitted with extra-wide slots, the toaster automatically centers bread slices for even exposure to the elements. A raising lever lets you lift finished toast up to an easily graspable level, and a stop function allows you to cancel any toasting program instantly. The defrost setting gently warms bread to thaw it before toasting, while the bagel setting toasts the cut side of a bagel and simply warms the crust. Tidy LED indicators illuminate the settings and power button, and a basic dial controls the six browning levels. Encased in plastic housing that stays cool to the touch, the toaster includes automatic shut-off, hidden cord storage, and a full-length slide-out crumb tray. It measures 7-3/4 by 11 by 7-3/4 inches and comes with a one-year warranty. --Emily Bedard