De'Longhi Distinta X CTIN4003.BK Designer 4 Slice Toaster, Variable Browning Control, Reheat/Defrost/Bagel Function -Black

Well built 4 slice toaster. Easily the most handsome toaster we've ever had. Looks so nice in our kitchen which has ivory cupboards and black patterned granite worktops. Nice control buttons, easy to operate, everything built to last, lovely job.

Wanted a toaster/kettle that would be aestheticly pleasing to fit with my kitchen decor as well as work well & hopefully have longevity.If you're buying this, your buying it for the aesthetics, if not you're best going for a cheaper run of the mill that will do the same job.Had it 2 weeks now and so far so good!I found for normal sliced bread, toast number 4 is perfect, light golden brown.It fits standard sliced bread no problems (just put it in sideways) and is wide enough for almost doorstop style bread.Haven't used the bagel function, but have tested it and does only heat 1 side as advertised.Only negative is the levers are plastic, not metal as it looks. It a a shame as a toaster at this price/look would warrant finer details like this but still happy.

I bought this as have been shamed by my daughter who thinks I’m cheap so I bought one of the only brands she would buy for kitchen electricals. Is this better than something that costs a third of the price? No idea I do not work for which or wirecutter. I like that the dials appear accurate If you set both sides to the same setting the toast pops up at the same time. But the elements that heat the bread look the same type as any cheapo one. Only time will tell.

This toaster was a real extravagance but I was tired of cheap toasters that are badly constructed, toast unevenly and wear out quickly. Also, I wanted to match my DeLonghi kettle, whch I bought on special offer. I'm very pleased with the toaster. It feels solidly built and looks classy and it toasts quickly and evenly. I've been using it for a month now; that isn't very long, but I feel that I've got to know it and can use its controls with ease. You get what you pay for, on the whole.

Great price. Fantastic toaster

Beautiful toaster and works amazingly!

Pros:(1). It is easy to use.(2). The slots are wide enough for split buns and the slots are deep enough for UK Warburtons Sliced Bread.Cons:(1). The performance can be erratic which means that the same sized bread slices with the same toaster settings can sometimes produce totally different toasting results.(2). The setting knob positions step change between the numbered settings positions instead of allowing a smooth gradual settings adjustment inbetween the numbered positions(3). The setting dial screens are hard to see.

Nice design , robust , easy to use , makes great toast , very good for bagels , large enough to fit most bread types except very large slices but excellent for fresh breads .