Best Toasters

The toaster itself never fails and does a great job. However the magnetic base is the worst design and is a safety hazard. As I was taking out of… Read more

cupboard the base (crumb catcher) came off and hit my foot. It weighs 900grams so almost a kilogram hit my big toe and crushed and broke it. I have had to go to ER for X-ray and treatment. I have been back twice to have toe drilled to drain for pain. I believe this is a real safety issue. I can’t afford such an expensive toaster again and would not recommend this toaster unless it is being kept on the counter and you don’t have kids or pets or oldies in the house. It can happen to anyone and has come off before without warning I called Sunbeam but no luck in a resolution. I have been loyal to sunbeam for over 10 years. Looks good works great but dangerous.

We've owned two of these units, they're excellent, best toaster on the market as far as I'm concerned. Will buy again when required without hesitation if they're still available. Show details

We use predominantly sourdough bread. With the view window can toast to required amount.Settings work well. Show details

Had high hopes for this highly rated and expensive toaster. Found that if the middle is a nice brown the edges are burnt - every time. Turn it down and the edges are ok but the middle is hardly toasted. Very disappointed- wasted my money! Show details

Bought the matching toaster and kettle set because I liked the simple design and they were in a reasonable price range. Unfortunately, I've had… Read more

problems with the toaster.

It looks great but doesn't always toast evenly and I'm about to return my second one because after 8 months a fault has developed and it trips the electrical circuit in the house. The first one lasted 8 months, and now the second one has done the same thing, again at 8 months.

I'll be getting a different brand of toaster, that doesn't match my kettle now.

An update from my previous review... The toaster took so long to toast to even just a light brown that after a couple of impatient months it became… Read more

relegated to our caravan where it has seen occasional use whilst we were on holiday. After maybe a dozen uses in the caravan the left two toast slots stopped working and with great relief I chucked it out. What a shame, Russell Hobbs used to sell quality products but this toaster, in my opinion, is rubbish and I'll never buy a Russell Hobbs product again.

Not living up to expectations – I thought if I invested more in a good quality toaster, I'd acquire an appliance which would toast bread evenly. Sadly the Dualit has not lived up… Read more

to that expectation. While the appliance itself looks great great, it does not toast evenly. I'm still cutting off burnt parts of toast while other areas are pale.

This is the second toaster of the same model we purchased. The first one was just out of warranty when one side stopped working. We purchased another… Read more

toaster, same model to have the same happen again and out of warranty by 11 months. KitchenAid were emailed and only offered a 10% discount on purchasing another toaster, even after explaining the issues.

So slowwwww – While it toasts fairly evenly and the toast comes up hot it is so slow that I have to check regularly to see if it's still working. I sometimes… Read more

wonder if the reason the toast is nice and crunchy is that it's gone stale in the toaster, and it has nothing to do with the heating elements, which hardly change colour as they heat up. I'm hoping it will die soon so I can buy something better and quicker.

This toaster won't , 'Brown you off ' . It will brown your toast though . Our last Breville toaster lasted for six years and worked well enough to… Read more

encourage us to buy another Breville .

After a good two months of use I cannot fault its toasting performance . Bread of all sorts is browned to an extraordinarily even consistency . The relative slowness of this appliance is probably why this occurs . Seriously I would much rather wait an extra half a minute for evenly toasted bread than get stripped or burnt offerings at express speed . It does fling the toast up at a sometimes alarming speed but I've yet to have a slice launch itself off the kitchen bench .

There are a few things that might be of consideration though . The crumb tray is impossibly shallow , so much so that anything over the size of a split pea won't come out easily . It's really back to the old days of tipping the toaster upside down and shaking it if you want to clean it properly . This is especially so if you have the odd raisin escape from fruit bread or buns . The 'Select ' dial is on the side of the machine , the other buttons and lift lever are at the end . Clearly the toaster was designed to sit with its back against the wall . If your bench space is limited and you need to sit it at right angles to the bench top the dial is not easily seen , neither is the crumb tray able to be removed without turning the unit .

Small considerations really .

I like it , a lot , it doesn't dry bread out , you can choose different settings for crumpets and other breads and it does make a difference , it's quick enough and is not so big as to make a statement on the kitchen bench . Yes there are cheaper toasters available , few are better though .

We bought this DeLonghi toaster as a direct replacement for the one we’d had for years, expecting the same quality—but it’s been really… Read more

disappointing. It takes about twice as long to toast, cooks very unevenly, and we’ve already had issues with one side not staying down properly.

Honestly, the build quality feels like it’s gone downhill. As a side note, we’re noticing the same thing with the DeLonghi kettle we replaced at the same time after installing our new kitchen.

Based on this experience, I’d be hesitant to recommend this brand anymore.

We opted for the Smeg brand because of its reputation for quality. It seems that finding a toaster that does the very basics, such as evenly toast… Read more

bread, is getting harder and harder. This model does toast better and it looks great. The only drawback is there is no lift feature which makes it less than ideal for bagel, crumpets and English muffins. It's such a common feature on other toasters that I had not even noticed that Smeg doesn't include it. Odd, considering its hefty price tag.

Do not buy be warned I am about to receive my 4th toaster since mid January - all have come only toasting on one side - great for landfill Worst expensive toaster ever Kmart would produce a better product Show details

Little Bit More Toaster Needs an Upgrade – I have no idea what has happened to this toaster. My previous one was great, this one is not so great. Even on the highest number 6 on the dial + a… Read more

little bit more this is the results. So, if you are looking for a good all over toast browning forget this model. Overpriced and undercooks.

Good every day toaster – We use this toaster regularly and it’s good for daily use. I clean it by wiping with a kitchen wipe. Pros: Can fit in thick bread slice 4 slices can be done at the same time Varied heat setting Affordable Cons: Takes a minute or two to toast

Perfect toast every time and it cost nothing! – We had a Sunbeam kettle and the handle fell off. It was just over two years old and I wrote a scathing review on ProductReview.com.au. This review… Read more

was read by the people at Sunbeam who after a bit of negotiation they decided to honour the warranty. As I had already purchased a new kettle, they offered me other products and we chose the Sunbeam Alinea Select 2 Slice TA2820W (White). We could have chosen the four slice but two slice meets our needs. This toaster has a list price of $149 which in my opinion it top of the range for such a humble kitchen appliance. What I like about it: Once you have your settings correct you never have to change them. Supplies beautifully cooked toast just the way we like it. Great variety of settings including gluten free. Other settings depend on what type of bread you are toasting; white/grain/rye/sough dough/crumpet or fruit. What I don't like: It is not a cool touch toaster and it takes a while to cool down. Overall, worthy of a five star review.

I brought the lift and look toaster because in my mind Breville was a quality brand. As it turns out out the toaster is terrible. Despite not… Read more

changing a setting the toast cooks differently virtually each time and often the bread burns. Just junk and Iam so disappointed ! I would strongly advise potential buyers to look for another brand.

Bought 2, 1 for me and 1 for my Coeliac husband, toasts, normal and gluten bread and crumpets just right. Very happy with the toasters. Have had for a month without a problem.  Show details

Solid toaster made sturdy, if your looking for retro looking family toaster you should take look at SMEG Update friends staying have all rated toaster and have subsequently gone and purchased for themselves Show details

Bought at Good Guys for $47. Noted that this toaster is also sold under different brands - they look similar & have the same button layout. Very… Read more

poor - it will either under-toast or burn, the browning control knob is quite loose. Spring to eject toast is too strong, almost chucking it out onto the floor. The crumb tray is too small & crumbs get caught in the bottom of the slots - no wonder they warn that the toaster may catch fire.

I brought home the Sunbeam TAM5003SS toaster today and it will be coming back to the store with me tomorrow! It really doesn't deserve a star at all.… Read more

I tested it at lunchtime. What a huge disappointment. Unpacking the toaster was the best part! I found the length of the slots is slightly shorter than my previous two Sunbeam Toasters NOT longer, so my normal two slices of bread would not fit side by side. I tried it with just one piece of bread. The bread isn't square so it went in on its side first. It almost hit me in the face when it leapt from the toaster. One side was a rich good brown, the other was sooo light and the bread had become thin. I didn't give up and turned the next piece of bread standing up. Same result but the top two centimeters were totally uncooked. I decided Sunbeam has gone backwards in quality. I was trying to just replace my previous Sunbeam but it's been discontinued. It went out with a bang yesterday and took out the circuit breaker. It had a good run though. I'm hoping Breville has a really good quality toaster. I have several of their products and they really work well. Good luck if you're in the market for a Sunbeam Toaster! Dianne.

If you want a toaster that takes twice as long and enjoy having thin slices stuck in the toaster - this model is for you. This toaster was such an… Read more

expensive disappointment. The riser ability to get out toast easily is around 25% less height than it should be, so you have to fish for your slices unless they are very big. Dont attempt to toast a sandwich thin - you'll end up losing it right in the bowels of the toaster and never fully get it out. And, it takes forever to toast. A complete waste of money.

Purchased this toaster at The Good Guys on 11th August. Spent days trying to get a decent slice of toasted bread. It would either toast one side and… Read more

burn the other, or toast one side and the other was still white. Tried every setting and in between settings. The specs also claimed "extra deep slots, no bread left untoasted". We were using standard Woolworths bread and the centering cage only just covered it so I would hate to see what would happen with larger slices. Very disappointed. Returned it yesterday full a full refund. Will continue with my old 2 slice toaster for now. At least it toasts both sides.

This is the 2nd Morphy Richard’s 4 slice toaster we have purchased Absolute rubbish !!!!! If only you could give zero stars Show details

We have purchased the Sunbeam toaster twice with matching kettles (as a set and therefore have paid over $400 in appliances) because the right hand… Read more

lever ceased working when the toaster was inverted (as included in the instructions) to remove crumbs. Both toasters were out of 12 month warranty, however, the coincidence that the same issue had occurred twice with the same product resulted in raising the issue with Sunbeam directly. With the first toaster I accepted it was broken, which required a set replacement as Sunbeam discontinued this model, but was unhappy the second time round. Despite multiple emails to Sunbeam (including proof of purchase, photos and video), they refused to assess the toaster because it was beyond the 12 months which was unreasonable as it clearly a product issue - separate to a warranty issue. Sunbeam refused to replace or refund. The product was returned to Myer to share with their Sunbeam representative - unsure why this product is even on the shelves to sell to customers! Sunbeam toasters do not last beyond 12 months when you invert them to gently remove crumb which cannot be extracted from the bottom trays. Sunbeam toasters are a crap product and particularly expensive when purchased as a set (which they also delete) they are hoping you will repurchase just like we did. Invest in a different brand!

it was great for 20 months ... then the elements failed and now it's game over the sad thing is, we're dont use it often (once or twice a week - tops) ... was expecting a much longer tenure than that my advice - buyer beware

Works well, Gives an excellent toast result. Not a quick machine – As the heading states. Had no issues with this machine. Had it for about 2 years. Just get the timing right, enjoy the the time to reflect. We toast… Read more

different styles of bread and use the different settings for good results. I have not toasted crumpets as I like to grill them.

Awesome! – Hands down the best toaster I have ever owned....browns the toast to my exact taste...all over...even....I mostly toast frozen bread/crumpets/crumpet toast etc...no defrosting required!....I also purchased matching kettle/jug. Show details

Love this toaster, ended up buying the exact same one as a gift, and they love it too! Such a lovely looking appliance. Show details

Love my Kmart Toaster – Love this toaster; runs rings around my previous expensive brand name toaster. Toasts quickly, is easy to use, fits crumpets etc and great for either… Read more

frozen or fresh bread, sour dough ; you name it. Cleans easily with a removable tray underneath and it didn't break the bank. It even looks great.