A reasonably good toaster for under $10
This toaster also goes by the product name Hamilton Beach or Proctor-Silex. The K at the end of the model number means K Mart. It contains the Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex T39 heating elements that draw 780 watts. If you want a simple toaster that doesn't throw toast out of the top and if it breaks you trash it then this model should be considered. It has a traditional world war two look. It toasts both sides of bread equally. It is very simple to operate. The instruction says to "Unplug from outlet when not in use . . ." My dear wife does exactly that. The instruction also says to not to toast Pop Tarts in the toaster. What's with that?
It toasts well, but looks aren't that great
We received our toaster - bought it when it was on sale here at Amazon. For $9.99 the toaster does what it's advertised to do. It toasts toast and seems to do it fairly well. The openings are big enough that I think we could get thick toast or smaller bagels into it.
Our toaster came with the plastic/metal a bit miscut or not properly put together. I'm able to get most of it back on right, but the plastic/metal are not flush together.
Other than that, the power cord is on the same side as the lifter. The toaster itself doesn't come with a very long power cord and so some folks may not like the fact that the lifter has to be towards the power outlet. (or sideways) I prefer to have the lifter towards me, but that could just be me.
If you're looking for a decent and cheap toaster, take a shot at this one.
An Excellent Buy-
Toasters have a fascinating history. They were one of the first electric kitchen appliances, and have taken so many forms in the past hundred years. Look at the price range here on Amazon; varying from this very inexpensive model to well over a hundred Dollars--just to make toast! I gather some consider themselves true toast gourmets; I'm not. I already owned the superb Breville toaster oven, but it does take quite a bit of time for just one or two pieces. I purchased this little toaster specifically for that: to make one or two pieces of toast, quickly. This machine does that. Oh, perhaps it's not as sophisticated as some; I once owned a Sunbeam for many years that lowered the toast without a lever and mysteriously raised it back up! I have found that this little toaster does toast consistently, though there would be a problem with really fat breads such as bagels. I have the Breville for that.
No, this little $10 gem does just what it's supposed to do, no more...
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