Which toaster is better to buy for home

In offices and home kitchens for the past few years, an electric toaster has been prescribed. This compact device allows you to quickly prepare delicious sandwiches for tea or coffee based on roasted toast. And this popularity of the small-sized kitchen apparatus has several convincing explanations:

• you do not need to warm up the toaster like an oven;
• sliced ​​bread fried on both sides no oil addedWhile a similar process in a pan involves adding oil and turning the product manually;
• when working toaster will not emit combustion products;
• the device works silently;
• no special skills are required to control the toaster.

Household appliance manufacturers respond to consumer demand by releasing a variety of toaster models that differ in exterior design, performance, and additional skills. So it is difficult for a potential buyer to correctly determine the choice of a toaster for the house.

Toaster classification

Toasters of any class among themselves can differ not only in design decisions, but also way to load toasts:

• vertical;

• horizontal.

Most models of domestic apparatuses are equipped with a vertical feed mechanism.. The horizontal method is typical for conveyor-type models, as well as for sandwich toasters.

In addition, all the variety of devices offered to customers in the market, by type of toast readiness control subdivided into three classes:

• mechanical;
• semi-automatic;
• automatic.

Devices with manual control

When working with a mechanical model, the user must follow the process of toasting bread. Here no mode selector fry You need to constantly be at the working device and manually turn off the device when the bread is reddened.

Toaster mechanical Atlanta ATH-233 White

It should be noted that models of this class are morally obsolete, out of production and quite rarely found on sale.

Semi Automatic Toasters

When working with semi-automatic model to follow the process of cooking toast is not necessary. The user just set the time and load the toast to the device. A special regulator will track the set time and turn off the device, and also give a beep. Some models are equipped with automatic toasting mechanism. Human involvement is required only to remove the toasted slices of bread, and, if necessary, load the machine with a new batch of toast.

Semi-automatic models of toasters of many well-known brands are available at a price and are willingly purchased by buyers.

Semi-automatic toaster Vitek VT -1580

Automatic devices

Apparatuses of this class completely exclude human intervention in the cooking process, as they are able to perform operations such as serving bread for roasting, dredging ready-made toasts. Such toasters are also called conveyor. Manufacturers produce models of this class for domestic use, as well as professional productive devices for cafes and restaurants.

Automatic toaster Lincat Conveyor Toaster CT1

Main selection criteria

To choose a toaster that is efficient and comfortable to use, the buyer is advised to pay attention not only to the high-profile brand, but also to the important technical characteristics of the model.

1. Power the apparatus provides the speed of roasting bread. For models offered on the market, this figure varies between 600 and 1600 watts. Judging by the reviews, 750-800 watts of power are considered optimal for domestic use.
2. Performance the apparatus also depends on the number of loading cells for frying toast simultaneously. Most of the available models are equipped with 2 such compartments, less common household appliances, designed to fry 4 toasts in one cycle.
3. It is important that the device is equipped thermostat and regulator roasting time. In budget models there are usually 4-6 modes; in more advanced toasters their number increases to 10-11. There are models with a smooth adjustment.
4. The quality of toasting depends on the number of heating elementsused in its construction. Most household models use items based on nichrome threads.More expensive household and professional devices with a quartz heater are distinguished by the possibility of smooth control of power and temperature.

The material and thermal insulation of the instrument case, the presence of a non-stick coating inside the working chamber are also important arguments. The optimal choice is a model with non-stick protection and a housing that heats up a little when the device is operating.

Additional functionality

When deciding on which toaster to buy for a family kitchen, it should be noted that the cost of the model is affected by the availability of accessories and functions. How important is the additional functionality, and which model is better to prefer - the buyer decides for himself, we offer only information for review.

1. Conveniently when the toaster is equipped removable tray for collecting crumbs: this additional element facilitates care of the device.
   

2. Defrost / preheat function useful for customers who prefer to store sliced ​​bread in the refrigerator or freezer.
3. Models with function "centering»Provide control of the location of toasts when cooking strictly in the center for even frying.
4. Automatic lifting of toasts from the inner chamber at the end of roasting.
   
5. Mode "extra rise to toastIt can also be useful. With it, the user can not worry about manually removing the bread from the compartments in case of an unexpected power outage in the home network during operation of the appliance.
6. Additional devices for burning on toast in the process of roasting inscriptions, emoticons or drawings.
   
7. Mode side roast toast for sandwich lovers with a crispy bottom.
8. The presence of the "Stop" button will allow the user to interrupt the cycle of making toasts at any time.
   
9. Sound alert function to complete the toast roasting cycle
10. Removable grilles to heat the baking.
    
11. The compartment where the appliance electrical cord is hiding after the toasting is completed.
    
12. Various sensors to maximize the automation of the toaster.

Overview of firms - manufacturers of toasters

Toasters are produced by companies with very different registration:

• German, Italian and other European companies (Bosch, Smeg, Philips, Moulinex, Tefal, Bugatti);
• South Korean firm Rolsen Electronics;
• Russian-Chinese company Scarlett;
• Chinese manufacturer of home appliances Vitek;
• young Japanese company Supra;
• Russian-German firm Bork;
• international holding Polaris.

Toaster BORK T781

In 2017, Bosch, Philips and Moulinex brands are among the top three most popular toaster shoppers among consumers.. Models differ thoughtful ergonomics and attractive design. Devices of other listed brands are not less quality, and at a price can be both more affordable and more expensive. Which company toaster to choose - you decide.