- Does it toast evenly, or does one side brown faster?
- Owners generally report even browning on both sides at middle settings. Very light or very dark settings are less consistent, so most settle on a mid level.
- Will thick bread or bagels fit in the slots?
- The slots are on the narrow side. Standard sandwich bread fits fine, but thick-cut loaves and large bagels can stick or need to be trimmed.
- What do the defrost, reheat and bagel settings do?
- Defrost adds time for frozen bread, reheat warms without further browning, and bagel toasts the cut side only. All three are selected with the same lever and dial.
- How do I clean it?
- Pull out the crumb tray at the base and rinse it. Wipe the painted body with a damp cloth; do not immerse the toaster or put it in a dishwasher.
- Is it worth it over a cheaper two-slice toaster?
- You are paying mainly for the design and the metal build. If looks matter on your counter, it delivers; if you only want fast, even toast, a basic model does the same job for far less.
- Which finishes are available?
- It comes in blue, chrome, white, beige and stainless steel. The painted versions show fingerprints less than chrome but can chip at the edges.
- Where is the Smeg 50s Retro Style 2 Two-Slice Toaster cheapest?
- At Nordstrom, for $229.95, as of our latest check.