It's the same every morning. A fidget child, a husband ... (there are many different words for him), a cat that makes "hungry runs" for you. And it is unlikely that your morning begins with a cup of aromatic coffee. Rather from pans, pots and mountains of dirty dishes. Want to make your life easier? Buy a toaster! And how to choose a toaster for the house, we will tell you.
Organization of the purchase: we study the details
Choosing a household toaster is a snap, but whatever one may say, this choice must be approached wisely. Otherwise, the "spit" will be useless and, moreover, will add you extra trouble. And that's why.
Take this situation, for example. You have got a big family. And every one of its members adores toasted bread. As you can see, you can’t do without a special “toasting” unit.
You understand this, buy a toaster, and ... It disappoints you, because you have to constantly "watch" the cooking process and "charge" the next portion of bread. This is because you simply made a mistake with the size of the device.
Or such a scenario. You are late for work, but you cannot break the ritual — eat a toast with coffee. But because of the wrong toaster (with little power), you are hungry again and again. Of course, you can adjust to the unit and get up 10-15 minutes earlier. But why is he so needed at all?
Moreover, practice shows that a cheap toaster from an unknown manufacturer (and there are most of them on the home appliance market today) can cause a fire. How to avoid buying a useless and dangerous household appliance? Read this article to the end. She will definitely help you find the best toaster in all respects.
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Varieties of Toasters
We all know what a toaster is., so we will not dwell on this. Let's go further. Outwardly, these devices are like twin brothers. Therefore, to draw any conclusions on their appearance, oh, it is not easy, and there is no need. Their main difference is in the cooking control system, which happens:
- manual. This type of device is a mammoth production. Little is known about him and is no longer on sale. From the name it is clear that the cooking process here is controlled manually, which, you see, is inconvenient.
- semi-automatic. Toasters with this type of preparation, a characteristic signal makes it clear that the product is ready. However, he continues to work. You will have to turn off the device and remove the toasts with your hands.
- automatic. This type of device is the best option. He will cook and extract, and make it clear that breakfast is ready. If we were ourselves, there would be no price for him.
By the type of loading, the unit can be vertical or horizontal:
- How does it work toaster vertical downloads? Everything is simple here. Such devices are used exclusively for toasting bread. As a last resort, you can warm up a bun or croissant in it (using an additional wire rack).
- Home toaster horizontal or "Sandwich Toaster" can please you with much more possibilities. On such a machine, you can cook buns and pies, and delicious hot sandwiches.
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Toaster Selection Options
A good choice is a good choice. Before choosing a toaster, decide exactly what you want from it. If you need appliances for making breakfast “for one”, just buy the simplest toaster with two compartments.
If you want to feed a large family, buy a device with either two large compartments that can hold two slices of bread each, or with four at once. Alternatively, consider buying a horizontal toaster with two chambers that can easily hold 3-4 slices of bread.
If you like thin slices of toasted bread, a toaster with a compact compartment is for you. If you love thick, crispy pieces, use a machine with a wide one. Well, if each family member has their own preferences in size, you will have to spend money on a device with the function of adjusting the thickness of the compartment.
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Toaster power
As with any household appliance, power is important in a toaster. Here you need to be extremely careful when choosing. After all, high productivity, of course, will shorten the preparation time of the treat, but the result can be disappointing. Well, who wants to eat "goreliki"?
To avoid unplanned accidents, buy models that can offer you several degrees of doneness (usually 6 to 11).
Advice:
Use the first levels to warm up ready-made toast. The rest are for frying.
Body materials
Well, it doesn’t smell original. The case can be either plastic or metal (another question is their quality).
- If you take a toaster with a plastic case.
- From the pros you get a low price and a choice of colors. Of the minuses: "cheap" look, burns (plastic heats up very quickly). Moreover, under the influence of temperatures (both high and low), the plastic is deformed and quickly deteriorates.
- If you take a toaster with a metal case.
- You get a solid, stylish, durable and reliable unit that will fit any interior. The disadvantages include the high cost of the device and the soiled metal.
But not only the appearance of the device is important. The materials of the heating chamber must also meet quality standards. For home use, a non-stick coating chamber is best. The easiest way to look after him.
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Additional functionality
Do you want to make your life as comfortable as possible? Look out for the extra features of the toaster that are worth paying for.
- Cleaning the toaster. Modern toasters offer as many as three options for removing crumbs from the device:
- just turn over and shake properly;
- let the crumbs fall on the table (some models are equipped with a grate bottom);
- buy a device with a drawer.
- Fixation of toast in the heating chamber. Prevents your breakfast from “burning” on one side and not frying on the other.
- Adjustment of the rise of the bread. Allows you to make canapes or delicious soup croutons.
- Defrosting bread before toasting. The function is useful to those who store bread in the freezer.
- The "STOP». Emergency pause button for the cooking process (in case you decide that your toast is ready).
- Cell for power cord. Convenient thing. The cord does not break or take up extra space.
- Disconnection of the device during the fall. Useful feature for families with small children and animals.
- "Lovely faces". Function for creatives and aesthetes. Cheers up and charges with positive emotions for the whole working day.
Safety regulations
The first thing to do when buying a toaster is to open your passport and read everything that is written there. By spending 30 minutes of time, you will save yourself from injuries and your purchase from breakdowns for many years. But we are not too lazy to voice a few general points. Superfluous knowledge did not bother anyone yet.
- Do not put bread covered with butter, honey, jam, pasta (nut, chocolate, caramel ...) in the toaster. Apply toppings on cooked toasts.
- If you want to warm up the bun, remove the packaging from it.
- Do not use extension cords for models from 1,500 watts.
Care advice
- Be sure to remove any crumbs after toasting. Pay special attention to this, as their accumulation can lead to damage.
- Wipe the outside of the toaster case after each preparation.
- Remove any remaining filling (from the Sandwich Toaster) from a still warm surface.
Which manufacturer to prefer
Today, toasters are produced by all and sundry. Often there is not even a nameplate on such devices, that is, no one knows about its origin. These are precisely the units that are dangerous. Therefore, do not chase cheapness. Buy toasters from well-known and time-tested manufacturers: Bosch, Philips, Mullinex, Electrolux, Tefal, Bork, etc.
Now it's time to say goodbye. Did you find the answer to your question: how to choose a toaster for the house? We hope so ... Spend money wisely and enjoy the results. See you!
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