Grille-pain classique
£149.50 - £304.50
Buyer Guides
How to buy the right toaster
Before buying a toaster, consider the type of items you usually toast, how many people use the toaster and how much space you have in your kitchen.
What do you like to toast? Thick sliced bread from uncut loaves, toasted sandwiches, crumpets and bagels will need wide or adjustable slots. A bagel or bun setting gives the option of toasting on one side, warming on the other. Accessories like warming racks are sometimes available for toasting items such as croissants or pancakes. If you regularly toast small items like toasted tea cakes or crumpets, a high lift bread carriage will make it easy to remove them from the slots without burning your fingers, or use a sandwich cage if one is available.
If you need a toaster for commercial use, such as in a hotel, B&B, café or canteen, then your considerations will more likely differ slightly. The toaster's output, for example, could be the deciding factor.
What to consider
Size
2 slice and 4 slice are the most widely found toaster sizes. If there are more than a couple of people using the toaster at the same time, then a 4 slice will be most useful or for large families a six slice. Dualit's Classic Toasters are available to buy in two, three, four and six slice versions. Safety Tip: When in use, there should be nothing above the toaster that could cause the heat produced to accumulate, so make sure you have space in your kitchen where the toaster can be used that isn't under cupboards or near curtains.
Wattage
How many watts does the toaster operate on? The higher the watts, the faster it toasts. A low wattage that gives a slower toasting speed will more likely produce toast that is chewy, rather than crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside. A good power level for a two slice toaster would be 1000W or above and for a four slice toaster, 1800W or above. However, the type of bread you toast has the greatest effect; different varieties toast at different speeds, with different outcomes.
Browning control
The elements that are fitted inside a toasting slot is what heats and browns the bread. The element is wrapped with wire and this is the part that heats up. Although you can't test a toaster before buying, you can probably look inside the slots and see the elements - the more spaced out and less wire there is, the greater risk of uneven browning and hotspots. Fewer gaps between the wire will produce more even toasting.
Energy efficiency
An option to choose how many slots heat-up will help to save energy when only toasting one slice. It will also make toasting a lot more even; if there are two slots heating but only one slice of bread toasting then one side will always brown faster.
Independent slot function
If you choose a toaster with four slots, then a separate timer for each pair is useful if you and your family members have different browning preferences or like different bread types.
Peek & Pop
This allows you to lift the bread to check it without resetting the browning cycle.
Defrost
Warms the bread then toasts it in one cycle. Ideal if you regularly need to toast from frozen.
Reheat
If your bread finishes toasting and cools before you get to eat it, the reheat function will warm the toast without leaving it soggy or burning the bread.
Cleaning
Crumb trays should be easy to remove and clean to stop the build-up of bread crumbs, which can be a safety hazard.
Style and colour
Toasters can come in a huge range of styles, from cutting-edge modern designs to those with retro appeal. If co-ordinating appliances are important to you, look for toasters that come in a variety of colours and that offer matching kettles.
Life Expectancy
This will be influenced by the quality of the elements, the build quality and material. These factors will in turn affect the price. Take a look at the fittings, switches, dials etc. Does the manufacturer operate a repairs service? Are replacement parts available? There are things you can do to help maximise the life of your toaster; clean the slots regularly with a soft brush to remove bread particles and any oils from the bread, empty the crumb tray regularly and keep the toaster in a dry place where heat and condensation cannot cause damage.
Classic Toaster
- Large range of colours in bold, pastel and metallic shades with matching kettles available from (link)
- Available in two, three, four and six slice versions
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The Classic Toaster has three variants:
The Vario has a square, red slot selector switch which allows the user to select: 1 or 2 on the 2 slot model: 2 or 3 on the 3 slot model: 2 or 4 on the 4 slot model. The Vario has no bagel function.
The NewGen has a black rotary slot selector switch that allows the user to choose between the following: 1 or 2 on the 2 slot model; 1, 2, 3 or 4 on the 4 slot model. In addition, the NewGen toaster also offers a bagel setting option. The NewGen toaster is only available to purchase direct from Dualit or from stores of the John Lewis Partnership.
The AWS resembles the NewGen as it also has a black rotary slot selector switch, allowing the user to choose between the following: 1 or 2 on the 2 slot model; 1, 2 or 4 on the 4 slot model; 2, 4 or 6 on the 6 slot model. The AWS has no bagel function.
- Combi Classic Toasters come with toasting slots and sandwich cages for regular toastie makers
- Bun Classic Toasters available with extra wide slots
- Sandwich Classic Toasters come with a sandwich cage for each slot
- Fitted with almost un-breakable, unique ProHeat® elements
- Fully repairable or replaceable parts
- Hand made in the UK (look for the assembler's name on the baseplate)
- Stainless steel and die cast aluminium construction
- Matches the Classic Kettle
- Optional sandwich cage and warming rack available
Domus Toaster
- Oversize slots to fit larger sliced loaves
- Patented Perfect Toast Technology
- Patented Peek & Pop® function
- Fast, powerful toasting: 4 slot 2100-2250w 2 slot 1000-1200w
- 9 level sliding browning control
- Defrost feature
- Bagel setting to toast one side whilst warming the other
- LED illuminated buttons
- High lift mechanism to remove small items easily
- Removable crumb tray
Domus Toasters
£100.00 - £130.00
Architect toasters
- A range of interchangeable colour panels and designer-inspired panels
- Available in two and four slice versions
- Patented Perfect Toast Technology
- Patented Peek & Pop®
- Stainless steel and polymer construction with stainless steel bolt-on panels
- Gloss or brushed stainless steel finish
- Matching kettles available
- Optional sandwich cage available
Architect Toasters
£85.99 - £115.99
Lite Toaster
- Choice of colours available
- Two and four slice versions and two slot long version available
- Patented Perfect Toast Technology
- Patented Peek & Pop®
- Bagel and defrost settings
- Stainless steel and polymer construction
- Gloss and textured matt finishes available
- Matching kettles available
- Optional sandwich cage available
Lite Toasters
£70.00 - £115.99
Studio by Dualit™
- Available in black
- Two slot version available
- Defrost and reheat settings
- Dualit "crunch test" approved for producing consistently good toast
- Lightweight polymer construction with stainless steel finish
- Matching kettle available
Studio by Dualit™ Toasters
£59.99 - £69.00
Six Slice Classic Toaster
- Output of 240 rounds per hour
- Available in several colours
- Fitted with almost un-breakable, unique ProHeat® elements
- Fully repairable or replaceable parts
- Hand made in the UK (look for the assembler's name on the baseplate)
- Stainless steel and die cast aluminium construction
6 Slice Classic Toaster
Made in the UK
Catering Pop-up Toaster
- Output of 240 rounds per hour
- Perfect for breakfast buffets
- Fitted with almost un-breakable, unique ProHeat® elements
- Fully repairable or replaceable parts
- Independent dual slot control
- Stainless steel construction
Catering Pop Up Toaster
Convenience of a pop-up toaster, designed specifically for commercial use
Conveyor Toasters
- Ideal for busy breakfast services and self-service buffets with a high throughput of guests.
- Available in two slice and three slice versions
- Output of 360 (two slice) or 500 (three slice) rounds per hour
- Fitted with replaceable Quartz Red elements
- Replaceable parts
- Energy saving auto-off and stand by modes
Conveyor Toaster
£859.00 - £959.00
Combi Toasters
If you don't know whether to buy a sandwich toaster or a regular toaster, or would love both but don't have the worktop space, the Dualit combi could be your ideal solution. With the functionality, longevity and colour range of our classic toasters, the combi is rather like a pick'n'mix - a versatile 2 in 1 without any need for extras. You can choose between two models: the 2 slot bread + 1 slot sandwich, or 2 slot bread + 2 slot sandwich (sandwich cages included in both). They're perfect for families with different tastes who want to eat together without any hassle. And should you ever want to use all 3 or 4 slots cage-less for just plain toast, then that's fine too!
Combi toasters
£181.50 - £214.50
Bun toasters and sandwich toasters
Our bun toasters and our sandwich toasters are subject to the same controls and work to the same high standards as every other toaster in our classic range. However, they're specifically designed for the job in hand, so excellent for those who find themselves having to cater for large numbers. Ideal for cafès and venues, the bun toasters come in 4 and 6 slot models, and have ingenious elements that will stand up perfectly to sticky crumpets, muffins and more. They'll toast one side whilst warming the other - which is just what you need when cooking teacakes, buns and bagels. The sandwich toasters are available in 2 and 4 slots, and come complete with cages that keep your sandwich filling where it's meant to be, as well as extra deep slots to cope with larger loaves. Each is perfect for turning out large numbers, consistently well. The only limit is your imagination!
Bun toasters
£189.95 - £304.50
Warming rack
It's no exaggeration to say that the Dualit warming rack will transform your toaster! As well as allowing you to toast super-thick, home cut bread, you can crisp tortillas and heat croissants and naan breads without having to turn the oven on once. It fits neatly over all of our classic toasters and is easy and compact to store.
