Haier TST850DS Die-Cast Stainless-Steel 2-Slice Toaster
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: HaierBrand: Haier
Model: TST850DS
Product features:
- Measures 10-1/2 by 7-1/2 by 7-1/2-inch; 1-year limited warranty.
- Automatic safety shut-off; slide-out crumb tray for easy clean-up
- 7-Setting toast-shade selector; cancel, bagel, and frozen buttons
- Extra-wide slots; self-adjusting bread guides; stay-cool lever
- 850-Watt 2-slice toaster in durable die-cast metal housing
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Haier TST850DS Die-Cast Stainless-Steel 2-Slice Toaster
Customer Review: Great toaster
Summary: 5 Stars
Our old toaster wasn't doing a very good job, so we needed a replacement. The criteria were 1) had to work well, 2) reasonable price, 3) stainless/black to match our kitchen, and 4) two-slice since there are only two of us.
Now, I'm not going to spend $200+ for a toaster, so models like those from Dualit were eliminated. Consumer reviews raised significant concerns about several models. For example, I find America's Test Kitchen reviews helpful but they recommended a Farberware model and there were quite a few negative consumer comments about this line.
My initial cut included T-Fal, Cuisinart, Kitchenaid, Braun, and the Haier. Several folks didn't like the first three. The Braun was interesting because it had a single, long slot that would fit baguettes. However, folks weren't uniformly happy with it either. This left the Haier, and I'm happy with it.
The Haier is a little wider than some bargain-price toasters. The styling is kind of retro industrial, and it doesn't look cheap or flimsy. I like it but it may not appeal to those who prefer a sleek modern look. At 850 watts, it is similar to a lot of other 2-slice units.
The Haier is quite functional. Ventilation slots in the sides keep it cool while it operates. The crumb tray slides out for easy cleaning (on my previous toaster the tray swung out, so you had to unplug the toaster and hold the whole thing over the sink or trash can to dump the crumbs). The cancel button is a nice feature, better than having to jiggle the lever to stop a toast cycle. The bagel setting toasts just one side, great for bagels and English muffins. We haven't used the defrost setting, so can't report on that.
Toasting is even and fast. The toast setting dial allows a wide range of settings. Overall, this toaster works great and I heartily recommend it. The price makes it a great value.
Description of Haier TST850DS Die-Cast Stainless-Steel 2-Slice Toaster
Haier 2-Slice Toaster - With extra wide slots and self-adjusting bread guides, this 2 slice toaster is perfect for bagels, slices of bread, and everything in between. Commercial quality die cast construction. Die cast metal is incredibly durable and gives the toaster a stylish, finished look. Extra wide slots. Auto shut-off. Self-adjusting bread guides. Bread guides hold bread in place, so thin and thick slices both get toasted evenly every time. Cancel button. Bagel button. Slide-out crumb tra (TST850DSIM)Toasters
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