Absolutely LOVE this Dualit 2 Slice Lite Toaster - a 2 slice option is perfect for me. It's very stylish and looks super-classy on my worktop, next to my new black and chrome kettle. It took a few attempts to get the correct shade of brown but now it toasts perfectly every time, albeit slightly stripy-looking. I've so far only tried it with different supermarket variations of Tiger bread and, so far, all sizes have fitted into the slots with no problems. It feels robust and the controls are easy to use. Some of the negative reviews did put me off and the price also caused me to wince, but as my old toaster lasted 30+ years (not Dualit), I figured I deserved a nice new classy-looking toaster! Very glad I ordered it and I hope it lasts me for many years to come.
Perfect toast, but at this price it pretty well should be.Bought to replace a 'cheap' Aldi toaster which was OK but I particularly wanted the ability to do 'one side only' toasting for teacakes and bagels. This achieves this perfectly. The slightly uneven toasting on the pictured teacake is down to the way I cut it. It does really nice toast, as you can see I like my toast pretty well done and crispy so this was done on setting '4'. The teacake was on setting '3'. The bread is ASDA's Exceptional seeded loaf and the teacake is a Warburtons.Mine is the two slice version which is perfect for a two person household like ours.With a bit of experimentation you will get 100% perfect toast/breads exactly to your liking.We used Dualit toasters at work so I wanted one from home due to the longevity. This is a 'Lite' version but hopefully will also last a long time.Yes its expensive for a toaster, other named brand versions can be had for less but I was happy to pay what I did, £75 because so far it works to well.It looks very well built, the elemenets in particular lok thicker and more robust than the ones in the much cheaper (£7 on offer!!!) Aldi Ambio one it replaces. That will be going in the caravan.So yes I am happy to give it 5 stars and recommend it.
good basic design and solid manufacture. Gets the job air jobs done.
There is nothing not to like about this toaster. We looked at a lot of toasters to replace our old four slicer. I was quite specific about size, colour, particularly didn't want the edging on top where lots of crumbs seem to gather...nightmare to keep crumb free. Anyway, this one fits my requirements perfectly. Love the one crumb tray. I haven't used all the setting yet, my husband loves it, his bagels toast a dream. I had toast this morning...it was perfect. It's the little things in life that make me happy, this toaster is certainly one of them.Ps You get what you pay for, it may be on the higher price scale but I can see it lasting a long long time.
Bought to replace identical toaster obtained 13 years ago. I just hope this one lasts as long.
This toaster makes consistently good toast, with even browning across both sides of the bread. Simple to use.
For the price it is just about justifiable, and it does what it should.Yes you can burn toast, but experience gained reduces the risk in future use of the toaster.The look up feature is a plus as you can check how it is doing and shut it off when it is just right.I tried the sandwich additional options and they work fine, but have had to put them in the microwave a couple of times to get the cheese to melt to my satisfaction. However we are regularly using Brosch bread so it toasts and burns easy, so need to keep an eye on it to get it exactly right.
Excellent toaster,does everything perfectly.
Works even better than expected.
We wanted a quality 4 slice toaster that would toast the bread evenly that popped up hot. We looked through several of the options available and even though this model was pricey compared to similar options, we decided to spend that bit extra. In short, it was a great purchase backed up by the product warranty. Very nice, evenly cooked toast and we’re really happy.
My experience of toasters has been a vindication of the maxim "cheap becomes expensive".Having bough more supermarket and midrange toasters than I care to mention, all have invariably failed to deliver on their loft promises and deteriorate too soon (last one; the plastic melted; highly safe!). I wouldn't want to estimate how much I've spent replacing toasters.This toaster is crazy-expensive when compared to what else you can buy, but the build quality, repairability, configurability, every-day usability (and yes, looks!) make it a proof that the contra statement "Expensive becomes cheap" is very true.
This toaster has served me wellI have used it most days for the past 4 yearsI have just purchased anotherI Highly Recommend this toasterOnly downside a bit expensive
I have to assume that those who complain that it only toasts one side of the bread must have pressed the bagel button. Mine toasts evenly and quickly. The "pop-up" facility is great, especially when setting it up or switching bread thicknesses, bakers, types, etc.Setting up: Use a binary chop approach. Pop a slice of toast in and set the dial to 3. If it's not toasted how you like, wait for the toaster to cool then pop another slice in and set the dial to 5. If this is done too much, wait then toast another slide at setting 4. Keep halving the setting between the 'too much' and 'too little' until you find your Goldilocks ('baby bear') setting. Note that on 4-slide toasters this might be different for both pairs of slots. It will be different for various breads, crumpets, etc.Crumpets and potato cakes: The highest setting (8) doesn't toast these as much as I like, so it needs two toastings , one at 8 and the other at 3. Be prepared for this.Update: For toasting bagels and buns, ignore what the manual says about "cut side to the middle". I assumed [basic error!] this meant the middle of the toaster; and so it does for 2-slide toasters. But what is really means is cut side to the divider between the pair of slots. So for 4-slice toasters it's cut side to the divider on each side of the toaster. It would have been better described as this rather than "middle". Having said that, it does a great job once the setting is worked out.
This replaced my last Dualit toaster. Although a bit expensive for what it is, I still like them.
Our Dualit Two Slice Toaster stopped working today. We had it since 2007.Purchased a new Dualit today as Very reliable.Would highly recommend
I was on the brink of recommending this toaster to someone and thought I'd check out the latest reviews. I'm quite surprised to see such negativity so I thought I'd write about my own experience, which has been very positive!I purchased my Dualit 26205 in March 2011 which makes it 3.5 years ago at the time of writing. It doesn't have hi tech "bells and whistles" such as frost sensors and digital whatever, this is a basic machine and that's why I like it. Put the bread in and wait for it to pop out. Personally I don't adjust the timer for different bread types and thickness. It does have a button you press for frozen bread (which I always forget to press) and another for one-sided (bagel) toasting.On to some practical matters. It's easy to clean the chrome so it keeps looking like brand new. It has a crumb tray which is easy to remove and clean. Importantly, the machine doesn't get dangerously too hot to touch during toasting. The machine is used probably 5 days out of 7 and has been solidly reliable with no faults and no servicing required, which, in my opinion, makes it fair value for money.Dualit was recommended to me. I bought one and am very pleased. Despite some negative reviews, I've decided I'm going to recommend it to my friend whose brand-new 'famous kitchen appliance brand'' toaster does get dangerously hot and doesn't pop the toast fully out meaning you have to delve in with your fingers or tongs.It's not that often these days you can look at a purchase and say to yourself "wow I got lucky, this really is the bees knees" but with this sturdy old toaster, that's exactly how I feel ! I just fancy a slice of toast now, back in 5 minutes ;-)
Yes very pleased toasts evenly which is what you want in a toaster
Best toaster out there!
It’s rare in life that I buy the same item twice. Well I owned the toaster prior to this for 7 years I only replaced it as the older one was looking tatty. Yes it never broke in 7 years. Be aware over time the paint will wear down that indicates the timer duration bagel and frozen settings, however by the time it does you will have used it that much you are fully aware of all the functionsHow does it toast? - Very well nice and even.Will it fit a Warbutons Toasty slice? - Yes but it will leave the top of the slice underdone, I used flip it half way through and this was easy using the large manual handle. This action does not turn off the cooking cycle and or heating elements and made the toast more than acceptable. We bake our own bread now hence why this is now a non issue. The cooking area is larger any previous toaster Iv had.The toaster is well built, it’s not rebuildable like Dualit toaster higher up the range, however in 7 years it was still toasting happily.In short so good we bought it twice.
One of best toaster plus size for thick bread any bread will fit in not all toaster reason bought but pay for price happy result at end
Amazingly efficient and sturdy toaster. Best toaster we've ever had and based on reviews, it should last us well. I appreciate that we can fit thicker slices in.
Nice looking toaster that fits in well with our kitchen decor. I used another brand for 10 years and decided to give this a go, and pleased we did. Simple to use. It is faster than our previous and toasts evenly without drying out the bread. Crumpets heat through with good results.Hope it lasts.Highly recommended.
Amazing toaster. Pricey but well worth paying a bit extra for. Looks great (I chose canvas white) & toasts perfectly. I love that I can use the lever to see if the toast is ready mid toast. Would recommend.
I've lost count at the number of toasters I've got through over the years, some fancy, some basic, some would warm, some defrost, some with a stainless steel case, some plastic but they all have had one thing in common, they didn't toast....... And only realised none of them toasted since last year when the dualit arrived..... all this time i've put up with machines that just don't work.Its an odd thing to try and describe, I can't put my finger on any particular reason why the dualit is different other than to comment that since it's sat neatly on the worktop its been used several times everyday whereas before the toaster would rarely be used more than once a fortnight.Perhaps some plus points might help to describe why its a proper toaster.* It takes most sizes of bread ( from Morrisons instore multigrain to sainsbury's batch - both huge slices)* controls are simple, somewhat retro but feel good and they work* consistent results which enables more accurate settings from my memory* Toasted sandwiches in toaster bags - slots wide enough to take a decent fillingHaving had the machine for nearly a year it has not stopped making great toast and has been 100% reliable.In operation, each slot has a sprung bread holder which widens if you prefer toasted doorsteps (or sandwiches / half a currant bun).. to check the toast whilst 'cooking' just pull up the lever... the elements stay on. the rotary dial for each half is marked from 1 to 8 , and there are four steps between each number (which suggest there are 28 different settings - (theres no 0)) in the centre of the rotary dial is a cancel button. the other two buttons are for defrost and one that only operates one side of the element - if you like your toast half done.It's light and immediately out of the box this gave me the impression of not the best build quality.... though as soon as the controls are used its quality seems better and after a year I can't fault it..... other than I couldn't find the crumb tray for a while and was convinced I had to hold the unit upside down & shake it to get the bits out... I should have read the instructions!