Kenwood JK340/350

There they were, plotting in the corner of the garage, a gaggle of electrical appliances intent on rebellion. How could I have known what was coming? Firstly, the lawnmower broke bread with its maker. One minute trawling a finite supply of grass, the next the chord cut through and no more exertions available until after repair. With a degree of antipathy, the washing machine was next to revolt resulting in a complete service required at an eventual cost of £180. Not to be forgotten, the Dyson sucked its last as both the chord fell into disrepair and the plastic lip at the bottom fell off like a severed limb at a mad butcher's gore fest. The good people of Dyson ...

We bought the above toaster for 35.00. It has a 'browning dial' 1-6. Although a 5 will burn the toast!!. I use Kingsmill square cut because it is the only size bread that will fit in the 'slits'. It is a 2 slice toaster and has a grill bit that allows you to 'toast' buns.....you can only do one at a time, and you still get a white gap through the middle of the bun. It tends to hold breadcrumbs and the stainless steel frame does tend to rust. I think it is overpriced but does the job. ...