What Is The UK’s Best 4-Slice Toaster?
In this guide, we’ll take a look at the best 4-slice toasters. We’ve compared features, slot width, reliability and cost to give you our top recommendations.
4-Slice Toaster Reviews
4-Slice Toaster Buying Guide
Buying a toaster might seem like an inconsequential purchase, after all, it’s just a toaster. Right? Wrong. Whilst a 4 slice toaster appears to be just an additional 2 slices, generally a lot more thought has been put into designing these toasters. Here are some of the features and design points you should look out for.
Design
Don’t be swayed by a pretty pattern, or snazzy colour. Look at how the machine actually works, does it use buttons, levers, slides or knobs. These are all components that can jam or break. Make sure your toaster is going to leave you frozen out, or burnt to a crisp. Also, if you like your breakfast on the thick side, make sure your next toaster has either adjustable or wide slots, they’re also ideal for homemade toasties.
Browning controls
Whether it’s via a timer, slide, or turning knob make sure your toaster gives you adequate control over how brown your toast will be. There’s nothing more annoying when you’re in a hurry than getting albino toast instead of golden goodness.
Other controls/functions
When is a toaster more than a toaster? When it can also defrost your bread for making sandwiches, or reheat that slice of toast you forgot about. Toasters with additional functions are a great asset, they’ll save you time, energy, and give you greater control.
Toasting speed
Who wants to wait when you could be doing something more important? Look for toasters that are quick, energy efficient, and have the best control over time and temperature.
Crumb cleaning
Crumbs on your counter tops, on the floor, they’re annoying. To help avoid this look for toasters with crumb trays, and at least 2 of them on a 4 slice toaster, they’ll help with cleaning and avoid mess.